Day 006: The Book of James
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “Let The Love Come to You” Day 6, almost one week into 365. Only 359 days to go. The
“Every moment of every day… your story truly does matter to someone else in the world.”
“Every moment of every day… your story truly does matter to someone else in the world.”
The Podcast
We all carry unique histories and unseen experiences that, when acknowledged, can bridge divides and spark connection.
Welcome to Sidewalk Ghosts with Richard Radstone. Short, openhearted stories shaped by real conversations with both familiar names and unexpected voices. A glimpse into personal experiences and vulnerabilities that ask us to listen more carefully, look beyond what we first see and feel, and pause long enough to recognize how much our individual stories and influence matter to this world we share.
The Podcast
We all carry unique histories and unseen experiences that, when acknowledged, can bridge divides and spark connection.
Welcome to Sidewalk Ghosts with Richard Radstone. Short, openhearted stories shaped by real conversations with both familiar names and unexpected voices. A glimpse into personal experiences and vulnerabilities that ask us to listen more carefully, look beyond what we first see and feel, and pause long enough to recognize how much our individual stories and influence matter to this world we share.
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Commissions
Photographing people and capturing stories as they really are…
For over thirty-five years, Richard has collaborated with agencies, brands, organizations, studios, individuals, and thousands of people to capture truthful portraits and craft compelling stories.
“Send me anywhere. Ask me to photograph anyone or to document the context of their life, history, or environment.
I know what to look for.”
CAMPAIGNS • EDITORIAL
JOURNALISTIC • DOCUMENTARY
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
SOCIAL • ETHNOGRAPHIC
CULTURAL ASSIGNMENTS
How to more fully love yourself, see others, and navigate this polarized world.
A Book That Affirms Your Unique Value…
Sidewalk Ghosts is an entertaining, thought-provoking, and deeply human invitation to live with greater presence, purpose, and impact. Grown from decades of real-world encounters of interviewing strangers, research, and personal insights, author Richard Radstone offers a set of applicable ideas and engaging stories that invite you to slow down, listen closer, know yourself, and cultivate the best in you while connecting with others.
Speaking & Appearances
KEYNOTE • FIRESIDES
PANELS • LECTURES PRESENTATIONS MEDIA • PODCAST
With his signature storytelling, thought-provoking and often humorous style, Richard Radstone invites audiences to look beyond their own perspective and recognize their profound value.
Through compelling narratives, challenges, and visuals, he explores diversity and human connection. Showing how empathy, whether in agreement, disagreement, or opposition, can strengthen self-worth, build more inclusive communities, and fuel imagination and productivity. His presentations leave audiences seeing the value in others and in themselves while recognizing their power to shape how we connect, communicate, and lead future generations.
INDIVIDUAL WORTH
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
TEAM BUILDING
CULTURAL IMPROVEMENT
CORPORATE • FAITH-BASED INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Speaking and Appearances
KEYNOTE • FIRESIDES • PANELS • LECTURES • PRESENTATIONS • MEDIA • PODCAST
With his signature storytelling, thought-provoking and often humorous style, Richard Radstone invites audiences to look beyond their own perspective and recognize their profound value. Through compelling narratives, challenges, and visuals, he explores diversity and human connection. Showing how empathy, whether in agreement, disagreement, or opposition, can strengthen self-worth, build more inclusive communities, and fuel imagination and productivity. His presentations leave audiences seeing the value in others and in themselves while recognizing their power to shape how we connect, communicate, and lead future generations.
INDIVIDUAL WORTH • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
CORPORATE • FAITH-BASED • EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
TEAM BUILDING • CULTURAL IMPROVEMENT
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Speaking and Appearances
KEYNOTE • FIRESIDES • PANELS
LECTURES • PRESENTATIONS • MEDIA
In his signature storytelling, thought-provoking, esteem-building, and often humorous style, Richard’s presentations and perspectives raise eyes toward positive outcomes regarding diversity, creativity, human engagement, self-worth, and productivity.
INDIVIDUAL WORTH • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
CORPORATE, FAITH-BASED, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
TEAM BUILDING • CULTURAL IMPROVEMENT
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Bettering the world we share… one interaction at a time.
You CAN make a difference!
Sidewalk Ghosts Store
Items that remind you to pause, to more fully love yourself, to live with clarity, and to see past the noise.
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Day 012: The World Is The World
[ From the Archives of 365 ] He says, “People are generally good and change is possible.” Tonight my wife and I go for an evening
Day 11: Only He Knows
[ From the Archives of 365 ] He tells me lemongrass tea is a cure for joint pain. OK cut to the chase. My eyes are
Day 307: The Farralone Line
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “Live every day like it is your last. Because you never know what is going to happen.” On day
Day 70: Clean, Fluffy, and Good Smelling
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “I want everyone to have a nice-looking, clean, fluffy, good-smelling dog.” The words my husband, Richard, sprang on me
Day 63: Look Out World! Creative is Steaming Forward.
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “You have to be so independent. Art schools are very critical. It’s not like sports where you get rewards
Day 348: The gentle giant
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “I’d tell everybody to treat each other like you want to be treated. There are a lot of different
Day 301: Live Life to the Fullest
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “Stop placing blame. Don’t blame others. You can’t blame society and you can’t blame the government. You have to
Day 229: It’s All About Balance
[ From the Archives of 365 ] Add Your Heading Text Here It’s not often that one of our new friends takes the time to promptly
Day 005: Hector
[ From the Archives of 365 ] I ask, “Where are you from?” He says, “Wherever I’m passing by.” Today I had the opportunity to photograph
Day 282: Nice Hat
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “We should never prejudge anyone, not by color, not religion, not by where we come from. Just be good
Day 009: Less Violence, More Fixies
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “Biking keeps us out of trouble, you know, drugs and stuff.” Vincent and Angel, Age 18 – sponsored riders:
Day 218: We need to show more open hand than fist
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “The most important thing that I want to tell the world is to respect everyone, the planet, and everything.
Day 234: Pappy
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “I used to have no remorse for anybody. I’d do anything, anytime… and with no questions. They called me
Day 56: By Chance…or Not
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “I’ll have no house. I’ll have no stability, and will be traveling—meeting crazy people. Routine and all that crap
Day 189: The Future of Genius
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “I’d like to see a future where education is more accessible and affordable, and a people who have a
Day 106: Life is Like a Buffet
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “Working at Walmart, and with the holidays, I see this every year. People fighting over plastic junk, junk that
Day 281: A burger that introduced me to a brighter light
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “I was getting famous, it was turning me into a product and I did not like it. That is
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©2025 RICHARD RADSTONE / SIDEWALK GHOSTS
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©2026 RICHARD RADSTONE / SIDEWALK GHOSTS
No image or content may be copied, downloaded, or transferred without written permission.