Best Entrepreneurs Organization South Africa Podcasts (2025)

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347: Why Brazil and Japan Are Uniquely Amazing, Wine Tasting in Serbia, and Founding “Girl Takes Mundo” for Latina Solo Travelers with Chris Davila 57:21

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Hear stories from Brazil, Japan, Serbia and get tips on budget travel, minimalist packing, and monetizing travel content. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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#5. Turning Loss into Life: How One Doctor's Organ-Donation Revolution Is Creating an Extraordinary Legacy 50:21

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Send us a text In this revelatory conversation, urologist-turned-activist Dr Sunil Shroff joins AmickyCarol to show how one ordinary surgeon sparked an extraordinary movement—turning India’s reputation for illegal kidney trade into a blueprint for ethical, life-saving transplants. From London’s NHS wards to Chennai’s ICUs, Shroff proves that death …

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#4. Dream Big, Stay Humble: How a Township Tech Lab and Ubuntu Mentorship Network Are Empowering South Africa’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs 17:19

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Send us a text In a vibrant South African township, a handwritten year-book motto—“Dream Big, Stay Humble”—has grown into a nationwide movement equipping young people with the skills, mentors and mindset to build thriving futures at home rather than abroad. In this episode, social entrepreneur Khayelihle Nkabinde joins AmickyCarol on Durban’s sun-s…

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346: Running with the Bulls 6 Times in Spain, Falling in Love in Colombia, and How to Experience Guatemala with Chris Davila 55:37

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Hear Latina-solo-travel stories from Guatemala, Sweden, Colombia, Easter Island, Bolivia, Madagascar, Spain and Vietnam. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s ⁠Monday Minute Newsletter⁠where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest …

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RadEO #59 | How an entrepreneur turned business failures into million-dollar exits 48:53

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In this episode, Ross Drakes sits down with Igor Vainshtein, a serial entrepreneur who has started over 20 businesses, failed at most, had an exit, written books, and created a board game. From losing 12 properties in three months at the age of 23 to building a golf simulator empire that was sold to the company that had called him a decade earlier,…

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345: From Colombia to Botswana: Life-changing Safaris, Immigrant Solidarity, and Co-Founding Africa Culture Journeys with Paula Gean 48:49

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Learn about the similarities between Colombian and Botswana culture, and how to take a life-changing camping safari. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel…

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#3. Rebuilding Hope: How One Charity Survived an Earthquake to Keep Girls in Education in Morocco's Atlas Mountain 23:48

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Send us a text High in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, a simple idea — safe housing for girls who live too far from secondary school — is sparking a cultural sea-change. In this episode, Education for All board member Juanita Folmsbee joins AmickyCarol in Marrakech’s storied La Maison Arabe to reveal how boarding houses are breaking the cycle of female …

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#2. The Nonprofit Sector Under Threat: How Martha Schumacher is Fighting for Civil Society, Free Speech, and the Future of Giving 44:26

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Send us a text In this urgent and inspiring episode, nonprofit leader and fundraising powerhouse Martha Schumacher joins AmickyCarol to sound the alarm about the rapid dismantling of America’s nonprofit infrastructure—just 90 days into a new administration. From wolf restoration in Yellowstone to securing $21 million for affordable housing in DC, M…

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344: Attending the Maha Kumbh Mela in India, Developing a Socially Conscious Travel Lens, and How to Become a Remote Freelance Writer with Lolly Spindler 51:37

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Learn about the largest festival in human history that happens once every 144 years, and how to become a remote writer. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tra…

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#1. From English Clubs to Greening Cities: How this 18-Year-Old aims to Transform Algeria through Community Development 29:16

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Send us a text In our first episode, 18-year-old Algerian changemaker, Ramy Zoghbi joins AmickyCarol to share how he's transforming his community through innovative educational and environmental initiatives despite cultural resistance and limited resources. Founder of ReoEnglishClub, a free online platform teaching practical English skills to Alger…

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343: Falling in Love with Mexico City and Madrid & Building a Freelance Writing Business While Traveling the World with Lolly Spindler 50:56

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Hear stories from traveling the world, living in Mexico, and how losing a job led to building a thriving remote business. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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342: A Quest for an Iconic Tattoo in the Philippines, Hot Air Balloon Rides in Laos, and How to Visit Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Kiribati with Jimena Serfaty 54:15

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Hear stories of underwater mailboxes, treehouse hotels, volcano boarding & meeting a 98-year-old Filipina tattoo artist. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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Coming Soon: #WorldChangers Podcast with AmickyCarol - Subscribe Now! 1:26

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Send us a text 🌍Welcome to the #WorldChangers Podcast, where your host AmickyCarol Akiwumi MBE — social entrepreneur and founder of The AVOCADO Foundation —travels the globe uncovering stories of everyday people making a difference. From Morocco to Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire to Delhi, tune in each week to hear inspiring conversations with changemakers …

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341: From Argentina to 92 Countries: Komodo Dragons, Rainbow Mountains, and Reflections on Genocide with Jimena Serfaty 56:58

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Learn about growing up in Argentina during the 2001 economic collapse and then traveling the world solo since 2009. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel …

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340: Connecting with Culture and Place Through Food, Diversifying the Face of Travel, and Personal Finance Tips with Elsie Paulino 1:00:33

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In part 2 of this interview Elsie Paulino starts off describing what she loves about Puerto Escondido and Guanajuato, Mexico, before giving tips on what to eat in New York City. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 6…

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#58 Shawn Johal | We were dead broke and pregnant. Then we scaled to 8 figures. How Shawn built a lighting empire from a sinking ship 39:41

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When your business crashes, your reputation tanks, and your wife’s about to give birth… what do you do? In this jaw-dropping episode of RadEO, Ross Drakes sits down with Shawn Johal; entrepreneur, coach, author of The Happy Leader, to unpack the wild, humbling, and inspiring story of how he lost everything, rebuilt from the ashes, and ended up lead…

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339: An Afro-Latina’s Journey Through Sicily, Vienna, Sri Lanka, India, France, Mexico, Vietnam & Why Hanoi is a 10/10 with Elsie Paulino 54:00

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Hear an Afro-Dominican perspective on Sicily, Vienna, Sri Lanka, India, Strasbourg, the Paris Olympics, Mexico & Vietnam. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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338: The Kindness of Strangers in Pakistan, Scuba Diving the Sardine Run, and Lessons from Traveling to 190 Countries with Phil Marcus 51:05

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Hear stories of the best scuba dive in the world, the most beautiful city in Africa & over-the-top kindness in Pakistan. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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337: Finding the Crab Whisperer in Cameroon, Traveling with Beaker from the Muppets, and Being Changed Forever in Iran with Phil Marcus 1:03:29

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Hear unique stories from traveling to 190 countries including Cameroon, Iran, China, India, Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest…

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336: How to Become a Full-Time Travel Content Creator, Build Your Personal Brand, Market Yourself and Find Community with Jordan Campbell 52:16

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Learn how to transition from a 9-to-5 office job to a full-time travel content creator so you can travel the world. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest trave…

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335: Stories of Global Debauchery with Jordan Campbell 50:06

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Hear wild travel stories of local pub encounters in Alaska, extortion in Panama and 30-foot waves en route to Antarctica. _____________________________ Subscribe to TheMaverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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334: How to Immerse in Afro-Latin Music, History and Culture from Colombia to Brazil with Eileen Ivette 48:51

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Eileen asks if these are really the mostdangerous countries in South America or if they just have a lot of Blackpeople. _____________________________ Subscribe to TheMaverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest trav…

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#57 Joss Du Trevou | How a budget hotel chain taught Joss everything about leadership 35:58

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What if the way you lead is the very thing holding your business back? In this episode of RadEO, Ross sits down with Joss Du Trevou, a leadership coach who has spent years helping high-performing entrepreneurs, CEOs, and teams get out of their own way. Joss believes that most business problems aren’t external; they’re internal. Your fears, mindset,…

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333: Afro-Colombian Storytelling, Hidden Histories, and Traveling to Sierra Leone with Eileen Ivette 59:53

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Learn about Afro-Colombian history, diaspora identity, and the impact of 3 special trips to different regions of Africa. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest …

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332: Rainbow Remote, Building Community, and How to Become a Location-Independent Freelancer in 5 Days with Hannah Dixon 1:04:28

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Learn how to use the skills you already have to become a fully-remote freelancer in 5 days so you can travel the world. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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331: From Palestine to Global Impact: The Transformative Power of Cultural Exchange Through Travel with Yazan Badarny 1:00:00

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Learn how volunteering, internships, and cultural exchanges abroad can transform your life & positively impact the world. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest…

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#56 Ronen Aires | Breathwork, cold plunges & the science of resetting your brain as an entrepreneur 26:54

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Building a business is supposed to give you freedom. So why does it so often feel like a prison? In this episode of RadEO, I sit down with Ronen Aires - entrepreneur, author, speaker, and the guy who swears by breathwork, cold plunges, and unconventional ways to unlock peak performance. Ronen co-founded Student Village, scaling it into South Africa…

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330: How to Pick Your Travel Niche, Find Your Voice, Get Your First 250K Followers, and Land Brand Deals with Nicole Phillip 48:01

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Learn how to build your personal brand, be unique and authentic, grow your followers, and monetize your travel content. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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329: From Racism in Italy to Black Beauty Ideals in Colombia: Empowering BIPOC Travelers to Navigate the World Safely and Confidently with Nicole Phillip 1:11:04

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Hear stories about Guatemala, Morocco, Arctic Snow Hotels in Lapland, Finland and music festivals in Cali, Colombia. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest trav…

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328: Curious on Tanzania with Justa Lujwangana 1:12:42

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Learn how to experience the best of Tanzanian nightlife, food, music, beaches, mountains, safaris, history and culture. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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327: Scaling Unbound Merino to a $40 Million Business While Traveling the World as a Digital Nomad with Dan Demsky 1:00:37

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Learn the tactics to start a remote business from scratch and scale it to $40 million/year while traveling the world. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tra…

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326: Co-Founding Unbound Merino, Summiting Cotopaxi, and the Value of Stillness with Dan Demsky 53:04

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Lean why stillness and connection to nature are so important for a high-performance 8-figure remote business owner. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest trave…

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#55 Todd Palmer | How Losing Everything Forces You to Rethink Success, Leadership & Life 40:37

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What happens when your business is $600K in debt, your bank is ready to take your house, and your kid stops talking to you? For most people, that’s the end. For Todd Palmer, it was the beginning of something bigger. Todd realised the biggest problem in his company wasn’t the market, the customers, or the economy. It was him. In this episode, Todd s…

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325: Palestine Solidarity in Greenland, Birthday Parties on the Iron Ore Train, and Protesting the Iranian Regime at the World Cup with Youshita Fathi 1:05:42

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Learn about the “Women. Life. Freedom” protests against the Iranian regime and discovering solidarity in remote places. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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324: A Life-Changing Trip to Balochistan, Afghanistan & Pakistan, and Reflections on Working Locally in 5 Countries with Youshita Fathi 56:39

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Hear stories from Balochistan, Afghanistan & Pakistan, and why Youshita wants to travel to every country in the world. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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#54: Nir Zavaro | How Losing Everything Led Nir Zavaro to Reinvent Branding through Storytelling 44:35

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In this episode, Ross Drakes sits down with Nir Zavaro—author, entrepreneur, and master storyteller. From teaching celebrities to rollerblade to scaling a 7-figure marketing agency and becoming a global speaker, Nir’s journey is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the transformative power of storytelling. This conversation unpacks the highs…

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323: Visiting Libya in 2025 and Lessons from Growing Up as an Iranian Refugee with Youshita Fathi 50:24

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Learn about growing up in Iran, being a refugee in Europe & ethical considerations when traveling to low income areas. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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322: Evading Bandits in Ethiopia, Eating Japan, and Launching "Asa Tea" with Scott Brills. 1:00:39

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Hear stories from traveling 2,500 miles across India by Rickshaw and driving a “Shoe-Baru” from the UK to Cape Town. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest trav…

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321: How to Plan Your Safari in Tanzania and Complete a Marathon in the Gobi Desert on No Training with Scott Brills 1:06:44

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Learn how to plan your Tanzanian Safari, hire an ethical company, tip correctly, and have an amazing experience. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel g…

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320: How to Hit Refresh, Move Abroad After 30 and Adopt an Immigrant Mindset as a Superpower with Cepee Tabibian 52:31

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Learn how to make a life pivot in your 30s, move abroad, reinvent yourself and become the person you really want to be. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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319: Matt Bowles Interviewed on Purposeful Travel and Social Justice by Brittany Braddock 1:19:43

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The tables are turned and Matt Bowles is interviewed about purposeful travel, social justice & his digital nomad life. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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#53: Franziska Iseli | How a Childhood Pony Club Sparked a Lifetime of Entrepreneurship 43:31

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In this episode, Ross Drakes sits down with Franziska Iseli, founder of Basic Bananas, Ocean Lovers, and Moments of Humanity. From breaking free of Swiss traditions to building brands that merge profit with purpose, Franziska shares the wild rides and lessons she learned that shaped her journey. Find out what happens when you combine rebellion, adv…

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318: Navigating the Neo-Colonial Dynamics of the Travel Industry and Co-Founding the Hybrid Tours with Hira Aftab 46:35

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Learn about the neo-colonial dynamics in the travel industry but how tourism can include both recreation & human rights. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest …

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317: Centering the Voices of Refugees and Founding "Our World Too" with Hira Aftab 45:39

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Learn about the importance of prioritizing the voices, stories, and experiences of refugees in the places we travel. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest trav…

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316: How to Become a Digital Nomad with Yuri Chu Su 57:39

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Learn how to leave your corporate job and transition into the digital nomad lifestyle with the skills you already have. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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315: Tequila Trains, Volcano Pizza, Rainbow Mountains, and Kenyan Safaris with Sojourner White 59:16

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Learn how to take some of the most epic train rides in the world, and hear highlights from spending time in Africa. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest trave…

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314: Traveling the World as a Remote Social Worker with Sojourner White 49:27

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Learn about living and traveling in Spain as an African-American woman and becoming a fully remote social worker. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel …

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313: Finding Love and Partnership in the Digital Nomad Lifestyle and Choosing the Right Travel Medical Insurance with Ebonie Finley 55:43

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Learn how to find a romantic life-partner in the digital nomad life & why all travel medical insurance is not the same. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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312: Snowboarding at Night in the Back Country of Quebec and Traveling the World to Film "Nomad Generation" with Ebonie Finley 47:49

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Hear stories from The Amazing Race Canada, Interviewing Nomads Around the World, and Snowboarding at Night in Quebec. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tra…

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#52: Joaquin ‘Quini’ Cordero, CEO of Lumen and EO Global Board Chair Elect 44:01

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In this episode, Ross Drakes sits down with Joaquin ‘Quini’ Cordero, a powerhouse entrepreneur, storyteller, and CEO of Lumen. Cordero shares his story from starting as a young, ambitious salesman to becoming a leader within advertising across Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. Key Takeaways: How empathy and humor can build lasting relationships…