Ella Halikas is a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model and entrepreneur, advocating for body positivity one shoot at a time. In this episode, Ella and I sat down to chat all about the power of manifesting her dream gig, how she has built her own confidence over the years, and the importance of inclusivity in modeling. 

When we talk about wellness, we often think of things we can do to support our physical or emotional wellness, like going to the gym or seeking therapy. But what about actions we can take to strengthen our financial wellness?

What is biohacking, and how can we apply the practice towards optimizing our health? This week, Johnny Tieu, my final guest for the #BaliSeries, came onto the podcast to discuss everything related to biohacking and his love for fitness. As a Nike Trainer and Fitness Consultant, Johnny has travelled all across the world as a Spartan Pro Team athlete, and is now based in Bali where he works with clients to optimize their fitness goals and consults with brands to test fitness products.

This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Joe Sirianni during my Bali adventures on his love for competing and coaching tennis. Joe is a former professional tennis player from Melbourne, Australia. He began playing professionally in 1996, where he’s competed in the Australian Open on five separate occasions, and at the height of his career, he achieved the singles World Rank 138. Joe retired from the sport in 2011, and over the past 10 years, he has been coaching young professional tennis players all across the globe.

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Kristine Carlson. Kristine is a New York Times bestselling author and renowned speaker recognized worldwide for the global success of The Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff book series she co-authored with her late husband Dr. Richard Carlson. Her latest book, Heartbroken Open, a life-changing memoir, has become a Lifetime Television biopic starring Heather Locklear. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story will premiere on the network on October 16. 

In this episode, we chat about Kristine's upcoming Lifetime film, her experience with loss, and how to lean into grief so that you can heal.

This week I spoke with a dear friend and former yoga teacher training peer, Surayah (Ayya) Ryha. Ayya is the co-founder of Project Child Indonesia, a community-based NGO that works to alleviate poverty in the coastal and riverside communities of Indonesia. Their vision is for every child in Indonesia to have the opportunity to learn, to have a healthy life, and to feel supported and secure in a clean living environment that is prepared for natural disasters. In this episode, we chat about Project Child's origin story, how to cultivate a giving mindset, and how giving back to others truly starts from within yourself.

Ever wondered some ways you can design your home to optimize wellbeing? 

This week I chatted by Faraj (Zack) Achmad Mafud, Renowned Indonesian Architect, on the relationship between a comfortable living environment and mental health. Zack received his Bachelors in Civil Engineering, a Masters in Business, and also academic training in Architectural and Interior Design studies. In this episode, we talk about Zack's process to build client relations, the intimate nature of what it takes to create a home, what tools to we can utilize to optimize a comfortable living space, and some tips and tricks to create a peaceful space no matter where you may be.

What's happiness got to do with artificial intelligence? More than you may think.

This week I had the honor of speaking with Mo Gawdat, Former Chief Business Officer at Google [X] and Renowned Author in Happiness Research and Artificial Intelligence. His upcoming book, Scary Smart, releasing on September 30th, discusses how the very essence of what makes us human is what will save humanity in the age of AI. In this episode, we chat about how living a life full of meaning and happiness can shape AI for the better, and why its our responsibility to "raise" these machines, or rather, beings, to become ethical so that they can produce a positive impact on society.