Leaving a career in software, Parasu Komaradat, also known and Por, pursued his passion for diving. As he progressed, he naturally found his way into technical and overhead diving. Based out of Thailand, he has become one of the most respected and well-known instructors in Southeast Asia. Past mentors, exploration, mine diving, podcasting, teaching the next generation of divers, and much more. Please enjoy.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/pordiveinstructor/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/PORDIVE

In this episode, I get a chance to speak with Putri Mulyani Nurdin from Indonesia. From experiencing her first breaths underwater to traveling to some of the most amazing dive destinations throughout Indonesia. Forming friendships and creating memories while on her path to becoming an instructor. The importance of family, the joy of traveling to new locations, her passion for diving, and much more. Please enjoy.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/putrimnurdin/

Growing up, Helene-Julie Zofia Paaman has always been an ocean lover. It would be on the island of Koh Tao, where she would take her first breaths underwater, but she was not the biggest fan. Years later, she found herself slowly falling in love with the sport and eventually becoming an  instructor while spending time in Egypt. Eventually, making her way back to Denmark, she would take up underwater photography as a way to share stories and, most of all, information. Highlighting how local changes can make a big difference, she has become an Underwater Ambassador. Please enjoy.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/underwaterambassador/
https://www.instagram.com/santidiving/
https://www.instagram.com/reeldiving/
https://www.instagram.com/ammonitesystem/

Website:
https://underwaterambassador.com/
https://santidiving.com/
https://www.reeldiving.com/
https://ammonitesystem.com/

Magdalena Męcik found her way to diving while completing her master's degree. Her curious nature, along with the passion she observed from the members of the scientific diving club, propelled her to learn more. Gaining recognition for her hard work awarded her an Open Water Course, and she immediately fell in love with the aquatic environment. Now, as Vice President of the Scientific Underwater Research Foundation based in Poland, she and other members focus on protecting the freshwater environments in their surrounding areas. Please enjoy.


Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/szechina_/
https://www.instagram.com/naukowe.badania.podwodne/
https://www.instagram.com/santidiving/
Website:
https://www.fnbp.pl/
https://santidiving.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/NaukoweBadaniaPodwodne
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@NaukoweBadaniaPodwodne

Article written by Natalie Gibb of Under The Jungle. March 02, 2022

Natalie Gibb lives in Mexico, where she spends every spare moment exploring caves with her exploration partner, Vincent Roquette-Cathala. When she's not exploring, she's hanging around her dive center, Under the Jungle, teaching cave courses and mentoring past students. Natalie is an amateur videographer, photographer, and a published author, and loves to share her adventures with others at dive shows and public speaking engagements.

Article:
https://shearwater.com/blogs/community/extreme-and-not-so-extreme-multistage-sidemount-cave-diving-with-ai

Website:
https://www.underthejungle.com/en/home/
https://shearwater.com/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/underthejungle/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/underthejungle

One of my favorite quotes is, “The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary!” Continuing my conversation with Tamara Adame, I get insight into visualizing ideas into reality and the work needed to make these things happen. Through hard work and determination, she has established herself as a role model, but with this comes unforeseen responsibilities. The benefits of healthy eating, yoga for tech divers, some memorable moments, and much more. Please enjoy. 

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/cenote_girl/

Website:
https://cenotegirl.com/

Constantly driven to improve, Tamara Adame has become an inspirational figure. Equal to her path of self-improvement is the improvement of those around her. As she navigates her way through this industry, from unexplored places, through her writings, or the time she spends with her students, she creates an environment in which everyone feels encouraged and empowered to become better. Please enjoy part one of the two-part episode.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/cenote_girl/

Website:
https://cenotegirl.com/

Embracing mistakes as you go through training is a skill within itself. Mistakes will happen, especially in training. Learning, moving forward, and embracing these moments can be some of the most valuable experiences we can use as divers. Jake Bulman is someone who sees mistakes as opportunities for growth. A journey that began in the cold waters of Canada, continued growing in the Caribbean Sea, and is now being matured in the cenotes of The Yucatan. Please enjoy.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jake_bulman/
https://www.instagram.com/protecdivecenters/

Website:
https://protecdivecenters.com/

The importance of quality training becomes apparent as we move through the levels of the sport. Natural progression is inevitable as we gain proficiency. The unachievable becomes attainable as experience is gained. Welcoming back Jenn Thomson, I get a chance to hear about her progression. Her journey through Cave 1, settling into her role with Global Underwater Explorers as Global Project Co-ordinator, her path to becoming an instructor, what is in store for the future, and much more.

Website:
https://jennelizabeththomson.com/
https://www.gue.com/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jennelizabeththomson/
https://www.instagram.com/guehq/

When I started my Sidemount journey, naturally, I tuned into Speaking Sidemount with Steve Davis. When creating my podcast, much of my inspiration came from listening to his show, and when choosing a shop to further my sidemount education and begin my overhead journey, once again, I have him to thank. It was an absolute honor to sit down and have a conversation with him. Please enjoy.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nzsteved/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/nzsteved
https://www.facebook.com/speakingsidemount

Website:
https://www.sidemountpros.com/home
https://www.sidemountpros.com/speakingsidemountpodcast

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@sidemountpros