Day 004: Fish Out Of Water
[ From the Archives of 365 ] Saved by Francis The Key Guy Take one middle-class Caucasian man, dressed him like a college golfer; put him
“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
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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 99: Treat the Planet Right
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “I’m tired of the little gestures. If we are going to change, we have to do more, get involved,
Day 170: Anarchy Scares Me
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “It is kind of scary seeing what is happening, but in this is the age of information, we can
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 24: If it’s nude, I’ll be there!
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “If it’s nude, I’ll be there!” Unbelievable! I actually found a couple of hours to relax poolside. An unexpected
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
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 157: Roberto’s Dream
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “I’d like to see younger people in the government. We need more young people in power. And what I
Day 222: Make It Today
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “We all have a 6th sense that we all feel, and we need to learn to express it or
Day 77: BLACK FRIDAY???
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “We’ve been doing this for six years. It’s our chance to hang out and catch up.” It’s Thursday morning
Day 81: United We Stand
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “Live life to the fullest. It is for living. Don’t be afraid to do things at the spur of
Day 200: Relax, It’s Gonna Work Out
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “So many people today are ‘self-aware,’ but lack the ability for ‘self-reflection’… when the door is unlocked, at least
Day 321: Nothing is Impossible
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “Within fifty years, humans are going to be cross-engineered with machine and technology. We are going to become neo-human
Day 158: Nobody is a Stranger
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “Tell me what you know and you will entertain me, but tell me how you feel and you will
Day 113: Sic Vis Pacem Para Pellum
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “I’d like to see more people taking care of themselves and the planet.” Thirteen has always been a lucky
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 142: Just Livevil
[ From the Archives of 365 ] “It’s perfectly sane to go mad in order to understand.” “Lookout! A creepy guy is stalking the neighborhood! Why
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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.