On this episode, I sit down for a conversation with repeat guest and kindred spirit, Sergio Bambaren, who is continuing to change the world through his kindness and perspectives on life.

We have a heartfelt conversation focused on how to create a meaningful existence not just for yourself, but for your family and community around you. Our discussion includes; leaving the world a better place than it was when you arrived, learning to let go of materialistic things and combat consumerism, the inspiration behind his new book, “The Dolphin and the Voice of the Sea”, why it’s vital to build a strong community of people around you, spreading kindness and love to others, creating balance with the universe and the gifts it has given you, educating the younger generation on how to live sustainably, learning to be in the present moment, and so much more!

To learn more about Sergio please visit: https://www.sbambaren.com/

To get Sergio’s books please visit: https://www.sbambaren.com/german-books/

To connect with Sergio on instagram please visit: https://www.instagram.com/sergio_bambaren

To listen the first episode we did with Sergio please click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cafe-on-the-edge-of-the-world-podcast/id1669795038?i=1000634594772

On this episode, I sit down for a truly fascinating conversation with the CEO of WinCup Holdings, the parent company of Phade Straws, which is changing the way the world uses plastic, one straw at a time.

We have a great discussion about eliminating one of humanity's biggest problems, plastic pollution. Our topics include; an overview of the incredible Phade straw and why it's a completely sustainable replacement for plastic, why WinCup chose to be a leader in plastic innovation rather than continue down the path of pollution, how their innovations started with a simple epiphany of “there has to be a better way”, the trials and tribulations of developing Phade straws, the importance of creating a brand that customers want to share and root for, the unintended consequences of innovation including how Phade is helping restore coral reefs, what the future of the plastic industry looks like, and so much more! You will walk away genuinely amazed and inspired, I promise.

To learn more about Phade straws please visit: https://www.phadeproducts.com/

Watch Phade straw biodegrade here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA5e-CqDNeg

To connect with Phade on instagram please visit: https://www.instagram.com/phade.products/

To learn more about Phade’s parent company WinCup, please visit: https://wincup.com/

On this episode, I sit down for a fascinating conversation with environmental conservationist, PhD marine biologist, MBA, and executive director and founder of Upwell, Dr. George Shillinger.

George and his team are making monumental discoveries about the movements of sea turtles through the use of cutting edge tracking technology. Every day, he and his team are helping put changes in place to save these amazing creatures. Our conversation covers; what started his passion for turtles, how society can balance our livelihoods with the world's natural resources, why having role models in your career drives innovations, what is causing sea turtle populations to struggle and what we can do to help prevent them from going extinct, the unique ways organizations like Upwell are collecting sea turtle data and what it means for the future of conservation, an overview of some educational institutions with amazing ocean conservation and marine programs, and so much more!

To learn more about Upwell please visit: https://www.upwell.org/

Connect with Upwell on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/upwellturtles

Upwell Donation page: https://www.upwell.org/donate

To learn more about Lotek please visit: https://www.lotek.com/

To learn more about IUCN please visit: https://iucn.org/

Purchase Dr. George Shillinger book here: https://www.upwell.org/outreach-and-education

To learn more about universities with marine programs visit here: https://www.collegeadvisor.com/resources/best-colleges-for-marine-biology/