In this episode, Michael Dargie welcomes videographer, storyteller, and spontaneous cannonballer Carmen Pineda Selva. Known for her honest storytelling and contagious energy, Carmen shares the moment six months ago when she finally stopped resisting the universe and just started moving with it.

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What started as an unexpected invitation to ride motorcycles for a travel video evolved into a transformative life reset—both creatively and personally. Carmen opens up about post-COVID burnout, a major life breakup, healing through Alberta’s landscapes, and finding joy (and love) on the back of a motorcycle.

She talks about the creative spark behind her documentary project Alberta’s Healing Landscapes, which is now growing into a national series capturing stories of healing and connection across Canada—from the back of a bike. There’s heartbreak, humour, gravel roads, and a heavy dose of humble wisdom in this episode—and Carmen’s unapologetic authenticity shines the entire way.

Cool stuff Carmen says

“I don’t know how the universe works, but I know how to move with it.”

“Life is supposed to be fun—I forgot that.”

“Don’t think. Just jump.”

“Pizza is like sex—even when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good.”

“If you don’t obey your inner rumble, you’re gonna create crap.”

Episode highlights

Life After Burnout | Carmen shares how a post-COVID crash and a failed application changed everything

Riding Toward Healing | Her first motorcycle ride becomes a spiritual wake-up call

Alberta’s Healing Landscapes | Dreaming a full documentary project in her sleep

From Film to Freedom | How videography and motorcycles collided into a whole new life

Pizza, Poetry, and Potholes | The rebel wisdom of joy, connection, and jumping in

Rebel with a Camera | Why she films from the back of a bike

Cannonball Thinking | How doing things before overthinking fuels everything

Healing Across Canada | A multi-part series capturing the soul of the country on two wheels

Why JD Matters | The love story that began with a helmet and a promise

Using Her Superpower | Being “incognito” to capture the realest moments

Links from the episode

Videography Incognito (https://facebook.com/videographyincognito)
Freedom Biker Tours (https://freedombikertours.com)

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