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Matthew Shribman is an Irish–British entrepreneur, science communicator, and musician. He is best known for presenting the online series “Science In The Bath”, and for his music under the stage name Ash Lad. Matthew also hosts the Science-Comedy Podcast A Piece of String” with QI founder John Mitchinson.

Matthew's science communication work has seen him collaborate with TED Talks, Pint of Science and the Plastic Oceans Foundation to name a few. Matthew spoke at TEDx London, in which he presented…in a bathtub. He has also done other cool stuff like giving talks for the London Science Museum, and UK music festivals like Bestival and WOMAD.

Matthew is the founder of the #nobeef campaign which serves to raise awareness about the destructive environmental impact of beef production and consumption. It’s also supported by the likes of Peter Gabriel and Paul Macartney.

Matthew's music has been featured in The Sunday Times' Hottest Tracks and has been supported by BBC Radio 1, Clash, Radio X and 6Music. The Guardian newspaper labeled Matthew as "one to watch". Matthew also works with award-winning music producer Brett Cox.

Matthew is a Chemistry graduate from the University of Oxford. He earned a first-class Master's degree in 2011, following completion of his thesis entitled 'In Search of A Chemical Compass – Animal Migration in Magnetic Fields' under the supervision of Dr. Christiane Timmel.

Matthew is a highly engaging public speaker and presenter. His innate passion, razor-sharp intellect and desire to educate and raise awareness is cloaked in humor and layman’s terms. He makes science accessible to all with environmentalism at its core. He makes it fun, inspiring and he is on a mission. In fact, he openly shares his mission statements with the world and they are:

-To make Science as accessible as oxygen
-Ignite curiosity
-Harness Science media to combat environmental destruction
-To encourage innovation and courageous thinking

Matthew is with me to share his journey so far, his challenges, his hopes for the future AND a whole lot of Scientific facts.

Check out Matthew's work at:

Website
http://www.matthewshribman.com/

Science in the Bath (Youtube channel)
http://www.youtube.com/ScienceInTheBath

Instagram
http://www.instagram.com/MatthewShribman

Soundcloud
https://www.soundcloud.com/ashladmusic

#nobeef Campaign
http://www.0beef.com/

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Today’s guest is Charlie Hill-Smith. Charlie is a writer, director, actor, documentary filmmaker, comedian, cartoonist, humanitarian and much more. 

Charlie received critical acclaim as the writer and director of multi (AFI nominated) award-winning Strange Birds in Paradise, a documentary about the genocide occurring in West Papua, Indonesia. He also wrote and directed Motorkite Dreaming for Redbull in 2016.

In 2005 Charlie was the Cinematographer on (SBS channel) documentary, Making of Ten Canoes, he also wrote and directed Indonesia – Art, Activism and Rock n’ Roll for SBS. Charlie wrote the sketch comedy pilot Red Monkey for the Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC), he wrote and directed Wok-About West Papua (the pre-cursor to Strange Birds in Paradise), and he directed a documentary for Sony New York on the Ben Folds Five Australian tour…And the list goes on. His resume is stacked. He works hard.

In 1997, Charlie wrote and directed the documentary Hong Kong Fooey & the Great Chinese Takeaway, becoming relevant once again given the current political climate and uprising occurring in Hong Kong right now.

His resume in the independent film industry is vast and in-depth. His work is purposeful, profound, diverse, with human rights at its core. Charlie’s work raises awareness, it challenges adversity, it challenges societal norms, and it has fun along the way.

Born in the Barossa Valley South Australia, dividing his time between Australia and Bali, Charlie is with me today to discuss his journey, experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future.

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Find Charlie's work at:
Youtube Channel- The House of Red Monkey
https://www.youtube.com/user/88seamonkeys/channels
Motorkite Dreaming
https://motorkitedreaming.com/
https://www.redbull.com/int-en/shows/AP-1MSWGQYT11W11
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/charlie.hillsmith

Song on this episode:
"Genocide" By Us Mob. From the Album "Wrong Side of the Road" 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsraq76Y8dE

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Sierra Siri Prakash Bullock is a wife, mother, lifelong Yogi, Kundalini Yoga and meditation teacher and yoga teacher trainer. She is the Founder and Director of Nor Cal Women’s Camp, Inc - a non-profit organisation in Northern California which has been in operation since 2004, empowering and inspiring women aged from 18 to 108. Sierra holds a Bachelor of Science in Special Education, a Master’s degree in holistic nutrition and education, she is a certified cross fit instructor, body-mind therapist and much more. When Sierra is not spending time with her family, she can be found brewing Kombucha and devising strategies to continually be of service to her community and those around her. Sierra is a dynamic enigma of positive energy and kindness. She is dedicated to serving, nurturing, creating and renewing self-realisation in those that she meets and teaches. She endeavors to live by example in all that she does. Today Sierra is with me to discuss her journey, views on holistic health and wellbeing, challenges and hopes for the future. 

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Daniel Kuntz is an international school educator, long-distance runner, volleyballer, health enthusiast and dog-lover. Daniel was the winner of the grueling endurance and obstacle course event Tough Mudder in Australia in 2013. He has competed in a variety of half-marathon events around the world, in which he has maintained results in the top one percent. Born in Romania, Daniel was orphaned as a baby, adopted and moved to Canada, where he then grew up and studied. Since meeting Daniel, I am constantly impressed by his kind and approachable nature. He seeks the good in everyone he meets and in every situation. This approach translates into positive and enriching relationships with his students, colleagues, peers his beloved dogs. Daniel gives of his time freely by offering his talents to support his community whenever he can and this is evident with his weekly DanSanity fitness classes that he has consistently offered for free to his current school community. Daniel has adopted a “work hard play hard” philosophy to his life and I don’t know anyone else who does it as well as him. Daniel is on the show to share his experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future. 

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Kai Mata is an Indonesian singer and songwriter. Kai’s family fled Indonesia in 1998 to avoid ongoing political and civil unrest. Kai is a passionate advocate for human rights, equity, and equality. She uses her music to tell stories, foster empathy, raise awareness and nurture kindness. She regards her personal achievements as releasing an album, touring the USA and being the only openly “out” LGBTQ+ musician in Indonesia. Kai is kind with her words, playful with her delivery, yet powerful with her message. She joins me to discuss her experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future.
Huge thanks to the Bali rooftop for collaborating on this episode! Bloody champions.

Checkout Kai's platforms:
https://kaimatamusic.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS2Z6oOEVrddsU0i3zWYuPg
https://www.instagram.com/kaimatamusic/
https://www.facebook.com/kai90210

The Bali Roof Top:
https://www.thebalirooftop.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thebalirooftop/
https://www.facebook.com/TheBaliRooftop/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-e9dl_rTF5bzbuHFlfSB-A

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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 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. Today, Mike is with me to discuss his experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future.
Further Retreat Bali: www.furtherbali.com

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Athron is an Australian musician who lives and works internationally. He has carved out a niche market for himself in Bali, in which he works in a full-time capacity. Athron divides his time between playing gigs and writing new music with his friends and peers. Just recently, he put himself through a self-imposed creative boot-camp by writing and recording 22 songs in 22 days, which included film clips to go with each song. It is safe to say that Athron is one of the hardest working musicians in Bali. Aside from his strong work-ethic, Athron is what I would describe as an approachable, accessible and friendly rockstar, making him much loved by his fans and the Balinese community. On this podcast, Athron talks about his journey, the discovery of his passion, creative processes, challenges, and hopes for the future...plus, this podcast was recorded on his birthday! So send him a shout out on:
22 songs in 22 days: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp4K-4xKSW3Qls1zHzvXB7fGGxd8BMGe2
Athron Music: https://www.facebook.com/athronmusic/
The BaliRooftop: https://www.facebook.com/TheBaliRooftop/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athron77/

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Blake Johnson is a surfer, entrepreneur, and successful business owner. Originally from Wollongong Australia, Blake now lives in Bali with his girlfriend Jess. Since arriving in Bali two years ago, Blake founded two cafes and a coffee roasting distribution company called Coffee Cartel.  Blake's business savvy has allowed him to create a lifestyle on his terms, and at the age of 30, he has acquired knowledge and skills well beyond his years. Blake possesses innate confidence, calmness, and kindness in all that he does. I believe these qualities have allowed him to achieve the success that he has at a young age. Blake is a firm believer in hard work, dedication and challenging the notion of stereotypical, traditional education and career pathways. Blake finds his solace in the ocean, he has found his happy place at Nusa Lembongan, and he is on the show to talk about his journey so far, challenges, experiences, and hopes for the future.

Blake supports and advocates for:
https://wildlife-rescue.org.au/

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Lance is a surfer and teacher. He is deeply connected to the ocean, helping others, spending time with his girlfriend Jess and their dog “Taco”. Lance grew up in the Californian beach town of Ventura. He studied at the University of California San Diego, in which he obtained a Bachelor degree in urban studies and planning. Lance lives in Bali, teachers Primary school students at an international school and initiates ocean conservation programs through his involvement in the Surf Ocean Ambassador Program (SOAP). Lance loves teaching young people how to surf, surf etiquette and respect for the ocean. He has a special interest in developing young competitive surfers and supporting local surf competitions. I love his approachable and calm demeanor...personal characteristics that make him an innately quality teacher, friend, and all-around awesome human!

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Michael is a father of three, elite swimmer, Olympic and Commonwealth Games gold medalist, businessman, entrepreneur and health advocate. He was awarded the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Athlete of the Year in 1998 and 1999 and received an Order of Australia Medal. Michael broke world records at the Sydney 2000 Olympic games, instantly shooting him to stardom, making him a national hero and a household name. Michael then backed-up his Olympic performance at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, winning gold, solidifying legendary status and winning the hearts of aspiring young athletes worldwide. Michael discusses his personal training, managing his business (Milk and Co.), coaching swimmers, parenting, his "lifestyle by design" and much much more. 

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