Observations from the South American continent.

In Episode #456 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: four things you will never have heard about Brazil, why language barriers are tougher than cultural barriers, why conversational fluency isn't a high priority anymore, the return of Tim & his dating life, how Nikocado tricked everybody and podcast plans for the next few weeks.

Huge thanks to Petar the Slav for the support. We really appreciate you!

Timeline:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:49) You've been clickbaited
(00:01:52) I am the danger!
(00:09:44) Soggy icecream
(00:14:07) What happens to Brazilians on a Sunday morning?
(00:16:39) Why did the chicken cross the Brazilian road?
(00:29:14) Moving to another country
(00:32:21) Changing language goals
(00:42:00) Boostagram Lounge
(00:44:58) Tim Ferriss & lacking adaptability
(00:56:28) Nikocado Avocado redemption
(01:01:42) V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure

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Could we artificially make our life harder to conquer laziness?

In Episode #455 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: Petar's t-shirt, what I changed my mind about, Juan the popular guy, using activities to make friends, some questions from Kobo Abe's book, why being aimless can be good & bad and how nihilistic yapping can be solved in one simple sentence.

Huge thanks to Dave Jones, Cole McCormick & Petar the Slav for the support. We really appreciate you!

Timeline:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:59) Unicorn fighting Bigfoot
(00:01:34) Setting the stage
(00:05:16) Friends are made by circumstance
(00:09:58) Juan has too many friends!
(00:16:44) I need artificial things to make friends
(00:20:54) Where will I meet 'the one'?
(00:25:25) Boostagram Lounge
(00:31:44) The Woman In The Dunes
(00:34:52) An unextraordinary life
(00:39:41) An aimless life
(00:45:10) Aimless Kyrin in Montreal
(00:49:45) Simple solution to our yapping
(00:53:17) V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure

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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.

Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?

Timeline:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:57) Juan's August 2024 Recap
(00:07:34) Kyrin's August 2024 Recap
(00:12:07) Doing the goals when we're old
(00:17:58) Juan's September 2024 Goals
(00:25:31) Kyrin's September 2024 Goals
(00:36:20) Fitness
(00:42:33) V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure

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Kyrin down .... I've been shot!

In Episode #454 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: my recent travels in North America, random meetings at VeeCon 2024, weird macaroons in Montreal, my new one liner story, why the trip was a huge success imho, a closing life stage and moving on to better things, the fauna of the Americas and what is to come in the future.

Huge thanks to Dave Jones & Petar the Slav for the support. We really appreciate you!

Timeline:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:47) Travel destinations recap
(00:01:56) Serendipity at Veecon
(00:07:37) Juan's Veecon connections
(00:10:00) Plane & Montreal adventures
(00:13:19) Juan's chaotic times
(00:16:56) Canadian foods
(00:23:23) Expensive US & treats
(00:27:51) Boostagram Lounge
(00:36:04) Nice Canandians ey?
(00:41:01) Petar & Cole
(00:45:46) The next stage for a better Kyrin/Juan
(00:51:40) Toronto & skunks
(00:57:06) Meeting Gary Vee
(00:58:58) V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure

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In this episode, I break down my annual goals for the year, sharing my approach to goal-setting and how i plan to improve in three key areas: body, mind and soul. I discuss my strategies for bulletproofing my body, mastering my sleep, embracing the long run and more. Join in as I outline these steps, and we hope you are having a wonderful day wherever you are in the world.

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Why is LA actually kind of .... meh?

In Episode #453 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: meeting cool people in Nashville, experiencing Americana in Alabama, why Juan tortured his fiancée with exercise, yet another disastrous Kyrin dating story, why I need to find the after after parties and my disappointment with Venice Beach.

Huge thanks to Petar the Slav, Dude & Cole McCormick for the support. We really appreciate you!

Timeline:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:50) The BTC/V4V Conference
(00:03:02) V4V Musicians
(00:04:44) I love Dave Jones
(00:05:16) The exciting building blocks
(00:09:36) Juan's challenge/fiancee torment
(00:15:15) Howard Smith Wharves stories
(00:23:35) Boostagram Lounge
(00:30:45) Serendipity of meeting people
(00:33:06) Getting the most out of Veecon
(00:36:33) Communicating in Los Angeles
(00:44:57) LA weather is not idyllic
(00:47:01) Default aggressive
(00:51:00) Summing up LA
(00:52:59) V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure

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It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.

Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?

Timeline:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:53) Juan's July 2024 Recap
(00:01:25) Kyrin's July 2024 Recap
(00:05:04) Support Overview
(00:06:55) Juan's August 2024 Goals
(00:18:13) Kyrin's August 2024 Goals
(00:22:40) Fitness
(00:29:26) V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure

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 An insightful conversation with Michael Fox, CEO of Fable Food Company. We explore the journey and innovative approach of Fable Food in creating meat alternatives from mushrooms. Michael shares his personal motivations, including health and environmental concerns, that led him to start Fable. We discuss the challenges and successes in the market, consumer behavior, and the intricacies of scaling the business globally. The conversation also touches on the impact of family, personal lifestyle choices, and the exciting future plans as Michael prepares to move to New York to further expand Fable's reach.

00:00 - Consumer Reactions to Fable's Product
00:36 - Welcome and Introduction
01:02 - Starting a Veggie Garden
02:23 - Benefits of Growing Food at Home
03:04 - Michael's Journey to Veganism
05:12 - Founding Fable Food Company
06:52 - Evolution of Meat Alternatives
09:57 - Why Mushrooms?
11:06 - Processing Challenges and Innovations
14:18 - Financial Viability and Fundraising
17:07 - Consumer Insights and Behavior
21:00 - Naming and Menu Placement in Restaurants
26:05 - Importance of Consumer Research
27:29 - Global Market Differences
30:54 - Distribution Challenges in the US
32:01 - Moving to New York
34:34 - Defining Success for Fable
40:13 - Team Culture and Hiring
45:00 - Explaining Fable to Kids
48:07 - Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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I have now seen (and made friends with) capybaras, toucans and monkeys in Brazil!

In Episode #452 of 'Meanderings' Juan & I discuss: the difference between zoo and wild animals, what would happen if war outbroke whilst we were living isolated, why I won't stay in Brazil long term, how Juan is improving his friendships, why wishing for a different friend group might not be helpful and plans for the future.

No boosts this week, sad puppy time :'(

Timeline:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:56) Toucans & Monkeys
(00:02:08) Time off the grid
(00:05:54) Accidently went to a zoo in Chile
(00:09:15) Old racist Mere Mortals in Africa
(00:10:57) You can't escape the news
(00:16:28) Living overseas is hard
(00:24:37) Boostagram Lounge
(00:28:53) Round up of V4V Support
(00:35:54) What is decentralised AI?
(00:40:56) Organising more time with friends
(00:45:17) Retrospecting on our friend group
(00:56:06) Travel & Podcast Plans
(01:02:05) V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure

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Giving the speech I couldn't and my plans for the near future.

In Episode #451.5 of 'Kyrin Solosode' I discuss: why I wasn't able to talk at my mum's memorial service, memories from our time together, the pain of passing does start to ease, random thoughts on drugs, all the people and places I am visiting the next month, realising that Australia is where I need to be searching and a hint at where I might be next year.

Huge thanks to Petar, McIntosh, Oystein Berge & Cole McCormick for supporting the show. We really appreciate your contribution!

Memorial Service Vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWgqZu4FXJE

Timeline:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:28) Mum's memorial service
(00:08:25) Cutie Kyrin
(00:11:18) Happy & fun times
(00:15:28) Super mum
(00:16:45) The loudest of all
(00:17:59) Thanks to helpers
(00:19:59) I want to be like her
(00:20:36) Life goes on
(00:22:50) Boostagram Lounge
(00:35:07) Immediate travel plans
(00:44:51) Lonely but Brazil is not the answer
(00:54:09) V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure

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