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Kiley Little is an adventure seeker, athlete, health enthusiast, global citizen and educator at a sustainability focused international school in Bali. 

Born and raised in Ontario, Canada, Kiley’s enthusiasm and lust for life were too much for her to contain. Since graduating from University with a masters degree and a 4.0 average,  Kiley has spent the last 13 years teaching in schools across south-east Asia including, South Korea, Thailand, China, Vietnam and now, Bali Indonesia. 

Her personal travels have extended beyond 20 countries, in which she sought out adventures, athletic pursuits and took inspiring photographs along the way… Some of which have been published in travel magazines. 

Her athletic pursuits include, endurance events such as triathlon and Ironman, however, team sports, especially Basketball (in which she played at college level) and Touch Gridiron are where passion lies. 

Kiley possesses an innate drive to continuously improve her health, diet, wellbeing, physical fitness. Basically, she thrives on being the best version of herself. Personal values that she instills upon her students on a daily basis simply by living by example.

In the time that I have know Kiley, her sincerity and authenticity radiates throughout her work, her relationships and most of all her personality. She is highly organised and dedicated to quality in all that she does. She inspires me on a daily basis.

On this week's episode, Kiley is with me to share her journey, experiences, challenges and hopes for the future. 

Kiley advocates for and supports the empowerment of LGBTQ+ youth. She has asked that I share this cause:

Its Gets Better - https://itgetsbetter.org/about/

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Kai Paul is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, surfer and co-founder of the footwear and apparel company Indosole; a company that recycles discarded motor vehicle tyres and converts them into amazing footwear.  Born in Jakarta Indonesia to American parents, Kai completed his University studies in the USA and upon doing some soul-searching, he moved back to Indonesia. Kai has lived frugally in order to pursue his dreams, fulfil curiosities and passions. When Kai and I were communicating prior to the podcast I immediately sensed his enthusiasm and lust for life. I asked Kai what he would consider some of his notable achievements in life and he responded with the following:

-Great relationship with parents and family
-Great friends
-Overcoming selfishness (but still a work in progress)
-Continuing to be open and accepting
-An interest in Human Health and Happiness

I expected to hear a CV style rap-sheet of academic qualifications, business success, his University Basketball achievements etc etc however, his immediate response was relationships and self-improvement. So good. 

Indosole has just turned 10 years,  and Kai believes we are living in the re-industrial revolution, a concept he discusses in his TEDx talk from 2017. On this week's episode, Kai is with me to share his journey, experiences, challenges and hopes for the future.

Indosole
https://indosole.com

Kai's TEDx talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60z-MMpk1fQ

CHARITIES AND CAUSES THAT KAI SUPPORTS AND ADVOCATES FOR:

NSW Rural Fire Service
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

Red Cross Australia
https://www.redcross.org.au

Australian Wildlife Rescue Service
https://www.wires.org.au

Habitat for Humanity
https://www.habitat.org

Community Assist Bali
https://www.instagram.com/communityassistbali/?hl=en

The Indosole "Good Human" initative
https://indosole.com/blogs/good-humans

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/indosole/?hl=en

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

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Mike is a father, surfer, and entrepreneur. Mike is the founder of the unique and progressive recovery retreat Further. Mike grew up surfing in California and was a sponsored pro, free-surfer for the skateboard and clothing brand Zoo York at the age of 21. Through his early 20’s Mike traveled the globe, surfing and gaining exposure for the brand. These days, when Mike is not spending time with his daughter Maya or working on the development of his unique rehab program, he can often be found chasing extra-large Indonesian swells around the archipelago or just charging some of his local surf breaks such as Padang Padang and Temples at Uluwatu. Mike is soft-spoken in his approach, powerful in his drive to help others, and continually focused on being the best version of himself. Mike is a previous guest, dating all the way back to episode 14. On this week’s episode, Mike is is with me to give an update on Further, his continued personal recovery, his experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future. 

http://furtherbali.com

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Alain Joubert is a 33-year-old South African/Canadian artist, international educator, and world traveler.

Alain graduated from York University, Toronto with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and Education. He now continues to translate his passion by working as a teacher at a highly recognised sustainability-focused school in Bali.

Prior to moving to Bali, Alain founded the Chiniguichi Outpost sustainable eco-lodge in Ontario Canada.

Alain is a deep thinker whose main form of artistic expression is painting and drawing. Skills that he willingly assists in developing in his students.

In my opinion, Alain possesses views on our world that are honest and sometimes uncomfortable to hear. I was drawn to him immediately.

Alain is with me on this week’s episode to share his journey, experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future. 

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Marie-Cecile Massine is a 17-year-old artist and activist from Berlin Germany. She spent her primary and middle school years as a student of public education in Germany, before moving to Bali to attend the internationally recognised Green School, in which she is currently a senior student.

Marie-Cecile has a very keen eye for detail and this is obvious in the art she produces. She uses her art to express her ideas, humor and to promote causes she is passionate about. Marie-Cecile openly admits that she is someone who loves to learn, she finds a deep interest in other people and their journey. Marie thrives on pushing boundaries and testing new things. She is a curious learner.

Marie-Cecile has a genuine interest in making her community (and the world) greener. She is a very active participant in organising events and raising awareness about ocean conservation and climate change.

Marie is an engaging public speaker who possess the ability to engage an audience through her passion, preparation and by being a living example of the message she wants to convey.

We live in tumultuous times globally. Natural disasters, economic ruin, misbalanced distribution of wealth, poverty, food contamination, and the list goes on. Yes, it can sound grim. Since I can remember, I’ve heard the term “children are our future” but what does that mean and are we actually preparing them for the future? I’ve also heard that we need to listen to the voice of the next generation, young people, but are we?

Marie-Cecile, soon to be graduate of high school, soon to be 18 years old and soon to transition into “the real world” (whatever that is). Marie-Cecile is with me this week to give an insight into being on the cusp of adulthood, share her journey, perspectives, challenges, and hopes for the future. 

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Orin Hardy is a husband, educator, and social entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of The Kul Kul Farm and Bamboo U, two globally recognised “hands-on” education enterprises based in Bali. Orin dedicates his time to creating spaces and opening up new possibilities for people to learn how to incorporate sustainability into their lives. Combining his international expertise with local knowledge, Orin facilitates and teaches courses related to hands-on living, permaculture design, gardening, and bamboo construction. Orin was raised in a Balinese village, surrounded by rivers and jungle, he then moved to North America where he witnessed the disconnect between humans and nature in the modern world. He now spends his time devoted to reconnecting people to nature. Orin has just returned from India where he was a guest speaker at INK2019, a conference that provides a collaborative platform for innovation, focused on cultivating leaders from diverse disciplines. On this week’s episode, Orin is with me to share his journey, experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future.

https://kulkulfarmbali.com/

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Loki is a husband, father, chef, and founder of the Trust the Loki food retreats and the Loki Cooks Fellowship (scholarship program). Loki dedicates his time to creating experiences, supporting, nurturing and mentoring others who have a purpose and passion for food. Loki was born in Mysore, but raised in the city of Chennai India, and moved to Australia in his early twenties. Loki’s journey has taken him from India to Australia, to graduating University, to becoming a husband, to becoming a father, to becoming the people’s favorite on popular reality TV show Masterchef Australia, to Indonesia, to creating food retreats in the Himalayas, to creating his self-funded scholarship program the Loki Cooks Fellowship and beyond. Prior to this episode,  I watched a short clip on his website about one of his Himalayan food retreats and there was a quote from it that resonated with me immediately,  “If you love something. Do it. Don’t worry about money. Money will come. Don’t live someone else’s dream”. I really liked it and I feel that this quote echos Loki’s life journey.

Loki’s kindness and approachable nature make him loved by many, his passion for food translates into all that he does and it is obvious to me that making food for others is where he finds his purpose and sense of spirituality. On this week's episode, Loki is with me to share his journey, experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future.

Website
https://www.trusttheloki.com/about/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/lokicooks/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/lokicooks/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/LokiCooks
Rad media article
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-5757351/Nigella-Lawson-scores-MasterChef-contestant-Loki-Madireddi-HIGHER-head-chef-Alanna-Sapwell.html
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHqh50XM2V0

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Greg Stock is a husband, surfer, educator, story-teller, smoothie lover, coffee lover, who plays the Gamelan and likes hanging in hammocks.
Born central Minnesota USA, Greg is the youngest of six children. Ice Hockey, Baseball and Football filled many hours in his formative years, as did working and playing on his grandparent’s dairy farms.
His elementary and high school teachers included many Benedictine nuns and monks from a local abbey and convent, and he was inspired from an early age by their values of self-sufficiency, simplicity, and social justice.
His university studies brought him to both St. Paul, Minnesota and the University of Vienna, Austria. He majored in both English and German and discovered an affinity for numerous German philosophers and the ethic of practical idealism.
The ensuing decade found him at various locales such as teaching in Jamaica, working in outdoor education in Minnesota, driving city bus in Oregon, serving as a host at a mountaineering base camp in California, and studying in India.
For the past two decades, he has worked as a high school Literacy, Social Studies, and Physical Education teacher in both Bali and Hawaii. He holds graduate degrees from the University of Hawaii in Asian Studies and Library/Information Sciences.
From the moment I met Greg, I was immediately drawn to his warmth, kindness and approachable demeanor. He is one of those people who walks into a room and you just kind of feel like everything is going to be alright. He is a big man, with a big heart. In fact, he is so big, a Stand-up Paddle Board is his go-to option… the Ocean is Greg’s happy place.

On this week’s episode, Greg is with me to share his journey, experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future.

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The special guest on this BONUS surfboard review episode of Terrible Happy Talks is Lance Billingsley. Previously, Lance joined me on the show (episode 11), in which he discussed his travels through South America, perspectives on education, getting a gun pulled on him in Argentina, growing up in Ventura, California, surfing in Peru, Mexico, various parts of the Indonesian archipelago and of course Bali (where he currently lives and works).

Get Ya Quiv Out! Is a BONUS collection of conversations with average Joes who talk about the surfboards they love...and hate. However, I kind of feel like Lance is a step above the average Joe surfer. He is often one of the better surfers in the line-up at Canggu river mouth, he’ll throw the fins every chance he gets and doesn’t mind hitting the air. On this FIRST EVER bonus episode of Get Ya Quiv Out! , Lance shares the story behind the boards he is currently riding, prices, dimensions, best conditions they work in, spray designs, I find out if the board actually improved his surfing and much more. Lance Billingsley…GET YA QUIV OUT!

https://www.cisurfboards.com/
https://deadkooks.com/
https://catchsurf.com/
https://firewiresurfboards.com/slater-designs
http://www.coreygrahamshapes.com/

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Episode 30! BOOM 👊. Tim is an educator, husband, father and basically, a dude that cares. Tim graduated from the University of British Colombia with a degree in French and Linguistics, he was the Director of Little Mountain learning academy in Vancouver Canada, he had a stint working in Silicon Valley as a corporate trainer, he taught English in Korea (and met his wife in the process), he was Head of Admissions at the globally recognised Green School and more recently, he is the founder and director of the Kul Kul Connection, a community integration initiative that endeavours to support and develop English and eco-literacy skills in the local Balinese youth and community of Sibang Kaja and beyond. A dedicated family man, Tim co-founded Tri-Upcycle with his son Ben, a social enterprise that uses up-cycled materials to promote conscious consumption and a planet Earth with more trees. Tim’s sincere affinity and identification with Asian culture and local lore is profoundly obvious, especially through his work with the Kul Kul Connection, the true heart of the Green school…In this week’s episode, Tim is with me to share his journey, experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future.

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