Just Interesting People

Just Interesting People

By Jeremie and RosieSociety & CultureDocumentaryEducationSelf-ImprovementPersonal Journals
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Just Interesting People episodes

  • Luke Manton: learning to live with Tourettes Syndrome
    Luke was diagnosed with Tourettes Syndrome 3 years ago at the age of 26. In this episode he talks to us about his personal experience with Tourettes Syndrome including his tics, his struggles and how his life was flipped upside down. He also explained to us why everyday tasks are harder for him due to his disability including food shopping, eating, sleeping and more.
    Luke shares about his difficulties in finding work and why he created his own company. Plus lots more information that we didn't know before.. like did you know that only around 15% of people with Tourettes Syndrome swear? We had no idea and I'm sure you will learn more about this disability in this episode too!
    If you enjoy listening to our podcast and would like to support us, check out our Buy Me a Coffee page:
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jippodcast
    Our website:
    https://justinterestingpeople.com
    Follow Luke on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/lukemann92
    Luke's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukemantonme
    Luke's business website: https://www.mantonexecutives.com
    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinterestingpeople
    https://www.instagram.com/rosieandre_com https://www.instagram.com/jeremieandre_fr
    1 hr 19 min
  • Special: Q&A, we answer our guests' questions

    In today's episode, we decided to switch places. This time, our guests are asking us some questions. We, Rosie & Jeremie, answer questions from 5 previous guests; Maria, Carlos, Jivana, Alejandra and Séfora; and cover various topics.


    Let us know if you enjoy getting to know us a bit more with these kind of episodes... we have more questions in the bag 😉


    Enjoy the episode!


    If you enjoy listening to our podcast and would like to support us, check out our Buy Me a Coffee page:

    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jippodcast


    Our website:

    https://justinterestingpeople.com


    Follow our awesome guests:

    https://www.instagram.com/maria.moves

    https://www.instagram.com/carlosdelaplaya

    https://www.instagram.com/jivanaheyman

    https://www.instagram.com/empowherchange

    https://www.instagram.com/sefora_chavarria


    Follow us on Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/justinterestingpeople

    https://www.instagram.com/rosieandre_com

    https://www.instagram.com/jeremieandre_fr

    1 hr
  • Caiti Waks: Debris Free Oceans
    Caiti is the co-founder of Debris Free Oceans, a non-profit organization based in Miami fighting plastic pollution.
    Caiti always had a special attachement to the ocean and environment. But in middle school she read a book that changed her life forever (listen to the episode to find out which book it is 😉). In high-school, she created an environmental club and worked with the students, teachers and her school to stop using plastic and styrofoam on the campus.
    She launched Debris Free Oceans during law school with her best friend Saira Fida and now husband Jeremy Waks.
    Plastic pollution is a global issue. It will take all of us to solve this problem. Caiti explains what we can all do as individuals, business owners and communities to take action. Reducing the amount of single-use plastic, recycling (very complex subject that Caiti explains very well in this episode - for example, did you know that only 9% of the plastic is recycled in the US?), zero-waste lifestyle, education... we cover a lot of different topics, with easy action to put in place so together we can all be a part of the solution to fight marine debris and plastic pollution.
    If you enjoy listening to our podcast and would like to support us, check out our Buy Me a Coffee page:
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jippodcast
    Our website:
    https://justinterestingpeople.com
    Follow Caiti & Debris Free Oceans on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/caitimiami
    https://www.instagram.com/debrisfreeoceans
    For more information, check out Debris Free Oceans website: https://debrisfreeoceans.org
    Follow us on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/justinterestingpeople
    https://www.instagram.com/rosieandre_com
    https://www.instagram.com/jeremieandre_fr
    1 hr 22 min
  • Danny Rodriguez: BLUE Missions
    In 2007, when Danny was a junior in high-school, he went to Dominican Republic to work for an organization to bring clean water to a remote community on the island. This project totally changed his life, and 3 years later in 2010, he co-founded BLUE Missions with his sister.
    The BLUE in BLUE Missions stand for "Building Love and Uniting Everyone". They work with multiple communities in Dominican Republic to bring them clean water and proper sanitation, because sadly these basic needs are still not available to millions of people in the world.
    Danny shares with us how and why he created the non-profit, how they operate, how we can support them and why it is so important.
    At the end of the episode, Danny talk to us about his upcoming venture, Roamy Vans.
    If you enjoy listening to our podcast and would like to support us, check out our Buy Me a Coffee page:
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jippodcast
    Our website:
    https://justinterestingpeople.com
    Follow Danny & his businesses on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/drod004
    https://www.instagram.com/bluemissions
    https://www.instagram.com/roamyvans
    BLUE Missions: https://www.bluemissions.org
    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinterestingpeople https://www.instagram.com/rosieandre_com https://www.instagram.com/jeremieandre_fr
    1 hr 24 min
  • Sam Lister: pivoting business during a pandemic
    Sam is a 21 years old entrepreneur from Milwaukee. We interviewed him for the 1st time in May 2020 and decided to record a new episode every year with him to follow his growth & journey as Sam is a creative entrepreneur with big goals.
    Listen to this 1st conversation here: https://justinterestingpeople.com/jip-012-sam-lister/
    Before the global pandemic, Sam was running a video agency. However when the world stopped, there was nothing to film anymore. He decided to pivot his company into a video editing agency for other creators. Sam spent many months working for hours and hours in his apartment in order to build a team and put systems in place so he could detach himself from the daily operations.
    Sam shares how he managed those difficult times, and also talks about his future plans, his vision about the evolution of jobs and the creator economy.
    We hope you enjoy the show!
    If you enjoy listening to our podcast and would like to support us, check out our Buy Me a Coffee page:
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jippodcast
    Our website:
    https://justinterestingpeople.com
    Follow Sam on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/samxlister
    More about Sam on his website:
    https://www.sam.video
    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinterestingpeople https://www.instagram.com/rosieandre_com https://www.instagram.com/jeremieandre_fr
    48 min
  • Séfora Chavarria: exploring nature as a child & designing tropical landscapes
    When we met Séfora for the 1st time, she was dressed as a fairy. So we start today's episode with talking about self-expressing, the importance of being your authentic self and breaking the societal norms.
    Séfora then shares with us about growing up in Nicaragua where she moved when she was 7 years-old. This experience created a special bond between her and nature... which eventually led her to become a landscape & urban designer.
    From the struggles of choosing a major in college, to creating her own company, through starting her career in Bali, Séfora takes us on an eventful journey where she always followed her heart.
    Enjoy the episode.
    If you enjoy listening to our podcast and would like to support us, check out our Buy Me a Coffee page:
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jippodcast
    Our website:
    https://justinterestingpeople.com
    Follow Séfora on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sefora_chavarria
    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinterestingpeople https://www.instagram.com/rosieandre_com https://www.instagram.com/jeremieandre_fr
    1 hr 47 min
  • Angelique Andrade: autism and gender identify (she/they)
    We met Angelique during our Yoga Teacher Training in early 2021. During this training, they educated us about Autism. The conversations that we had were so interesting that we had to bring them on the show!
    In this episode Angelique openly shares with us how they felt when they found out that they were autistic in their early twenties. They describe the autistic characteristics they experience, the ways they channel their energy and calm them self down... but also what can we all do, individually and as a society, to help autistic people feel supported, loved and respected.
    Then Angelique gives us their insights as someone who is gender queer. They explain how they identify neither as a man or woman, what it means for them personally, the importance of respecting people's differences - even if we don't always understand, and much more.
    We really hope you will learn as much as we did during this really interesting and educational conversation.
    If you enjoy listening to our podcast and would like to support us, check out our Buy Me a Coffee page:
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jippodcast
    Our website:
    https://justinterestingpeople.com
    Follow Angelique on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/sometimes__sun
    Follow Angelique on TikTok:
    https://www.tiktok.com/@abundleofsun
    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinterestingpeople
    https://www.instagram.com/rosieandre_com https://www.instagram.com/jeremieandre_fr
    1 hr 34 min
  • Zach Briere: celebrating Pride with a former Disney character!
    To celebrate pride month, in today's episode we are joined by Zach 🏳️‍🌈
    Zach openly shares with us how he felt growing up in New England, knowing in the inside he was gay, but not having a support from a friend, mentor or his community to express himself as he would have wanted.
    When he moved to Orlando and worked at Disney World (where he was Goofy, Mr Incredible, The Beast and other characters 🤩), Zach found a safe environment and tribe to embrace who he really was and find himself.
    Zach also talks about his interest for entertainment and film making, future projects, and his upcoming wedding!
    Enjoy the show!
    If you enjoy listening to our podcast and would like to support us, check out our Buy Me a Coffee page:
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jippodcast
    Our website:
    https://justinterestingpeople.com
    Follow Zach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachycali
    Zach's YouTube Channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAhKlq2OgSKeICf6gS3UiPw
    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinterestingpeople https://www.instagram.com/rosieandre_com https://www.instagram.com/jeremieandre_fr
    1 hr 29 min
  • Fabio Galarce: the secret life of a DJ
    Fabio is one half of the DJ sensation Dude Skywalker.
    He was born & raised in Miami and went to Florida State University to study business but chose this school in particular for the party scene. Whilst there, he really got into music and started to learn how to DJ himself. After graduating he moved to NYC and created his digital marketing agency with a few friends. These business skills were shown to be useful later in life for his DJ career.
    One thing lead to another and he is now organizing his own events, co-creating & DJing DAYBREAKER events in Miami, has regular sets around Miami and even has his own record label! 
    If that wasn’t enough, we also talked about having a twin brother & paramotoring!
    We cover a lot in this episode but it’s great to learn more about the other side of DJing that we don’t often see!
    If you enjoy listening to our podcast and would like to support us, check out our Buy Me a Coffee page:
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jippodcast
    Our website:
    https://justinterestingpeople.com
    Follow Fabio on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/dudeskywalker_
    https://www.instagram.com/uprealhigh
    Listen to Dude Skywalker's music:
    https://soundcloud.com/dude-skywalker
    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinterestingpeople https://www.instagram.com/rosieandre_com https://www.instagram.com/jeremieandre_fr
    1 hr 18 min
  • Vanessa Arias: photographer's journey from Venezuela to Hawaii
    Vanessa tells us about growing up in Venezuela and her childhood dreams of becoming a diplomat. She shares with us how much of a difficult decision it was to leave her family behind but after getting a green card through the Diversity Visa program and moving to the Jersey in the US.
    6 months later, Vanessa found a job in Miami and moved to a new city by herself. This turned out to be a very important decision for her, as when she was there, she studied photography at Roberto Mata School of Photography. She became friendly with the owner which then led her to finding a job in Hawaii as a professional photographer in a resort.
    Vanessa spends a lot of her time in Hawaii surrounded by nature and has since discovered a new passion - nude photography. She talks to us about the process, the models and how we all criticize our own bodies so much, yet we are all beautiful beings in our own way.
    A truly inspiring episode of taking risks, breaking boundaries and following your dreams.
    If you enjoy listening to our podcast and would like to support us, check out our Buy Me a Coffee page:
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jippodcast
    Our website:
    https://justinterestingpeople.com
    Follow Vanessa on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/vanessaariasr
    https://www.instagram.com/vanessaariasphotography
    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinterestingpeople https://www.instagram.com/rosieandre_com https://www.instagram.com/jeremieandre_fr
    1 hr 25 min

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We believe you don’t need to be a superstar, an astronaut, to be rich or to have millions of followers to have interesting stories. Throughout our travels, we have met ordinary people with…