EP 002SARAH MARSHALLFROM PRESS PASS TO JIRIKI MEDIA: PHOTOGRAPHER SARAH MARSHALL’S WILD CAREER JOURNEYJoin host Harley Fox on The Grey Man: Grassroots Podcast as he sits down with veteran press photographer and founder of Jiriki Media, Sarah Marshall.
With nearly three decades behind the lens, Sarah shares raw and untold stories from her incredible career—ranging from surviving the cutthroat media days of the early 2000s and embarking on a war correspondent assignment in the Middle East, to building a successful freelance business from the ground up in Brisbane. They also dive deep into the value of travel, breaking away from the safety net, physical fitness, and navigating life's unpredictable twists.
Whether you're into photography, media history, or just love a genuine yarn with plenty of laughs, this episode covers it all.
Connect with Sarah Marshall & Jiriki Media:
Website: jirikimedia.com (under construction) Instagram: @jirikimedia YouTube: @jirikimedia5798
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00:00 - Intro & Episode Preview 01:42 - Welcome Sarah Marshall & Early Career Start 04:00 - Aviation Photography & Finding Personal Style 07:30 - Leaving Uni & Buying the First Camera 10:00 - Life Lessons from World Travel & Perspective 13:45 - Exchange Year in Germany & Early Independence 19:40 - Family Travels in Southeast Asia 22:25 - Whistler Ski Field Photography & Morningside College 24:35 - Starting Out in Newspapers & Press Photography Culture 29:05 - Breaking into The Courier-Mail & Media Hustle 32:05 - Fitness, Past Injuries, & Aging Realities 35:30 - Origin of 'The Grey Man' Name & Old Memories 40:45 - Media Redundancies & The Birth of Jiriki Media 46:00 - The Meaning Behind 'Jiriki' & Building a Client Network 50:20 - The Future of Photography vs. AI 55:00 - Environmental Portraiture & Drone Work 57:10 - Covering the Persian Gulf & Navy Assignment 01:02:00 - Stepping into Politics & Rebuilding Business 01:06:00 - Martial Arts Journey: Karate, Muay Thai & Self Defense 01:14:40 - Training with Kids, Discipline & Confidence 01:20:05 - Parenting Realities & Shifting Priorities 01:23:10 - Staying Active Later in Life (Pickleball & Beyond) 01:29:20 - Social Media Boundaries & Screen Breaks 01:34:00 - Future Goals, Thailand Dreams & Massage Healing 01:37:40 - Favorite Style of Photography & Wrap Up