The Lobster Podcast - conversations out of our comfort zone

This outstanding episode is with two very inspiring founders of telecom startup ZIM Connections, Irina Gheorghiu and Giulia Acchioni, making global data connectivity as easy as ordering food delivery on your mobile - simply download the app on your phone! In this episode, we hear the fascinating story of unexpectedly becoming entrepreneurs of a fast-growing tech startup and making the leap into a tech world typically dominated by competitive men and highly experienced professionals. Irina and Giulia, young entrepreneurs in their early 20s and still in the process of finishing their Master degrees, tell us about their entrepreneurship journey, and some challenges they overcame in the process. Learn how it all started, discover their fears of the unknown ahead, how they dealt with huge investors expectations and find out their secrets that led them to grow a successful and fulfilling business they always dreamt about.

My friend Sanne Kanis, has worked for Google, Spotify, Booking.com, she spoke in a TEDxTalk and already published two books. She is one of the most inspiring human being that I have ever met, a wonderful soul and a woman with a powerful energy. In this podcast episode, I have the privilege to discover about her personal transformation from a career in Tech to becoming a Writing entrepreneur and consultant. Discover this multiple talent, an ambitious mind, and hear a deep conversation out of the comfort zone, just by following a childhood passion.

To watch her TEDx Talk, please visit: https://www.ted.com/talks/sanne_kanis_a_call_for_morality_in_tech

In this reflective episode, Julia Snajdr uncovers for us insights about the impact of volunteering on climate change with reforestation projects in Portugal. Plantar uma Árvore, internationally known as Plant a Tree, is a non-for-profit organisation that develops and implements volunteering programs for the recovery of ecologically degraded areas through the recreation of native forests and native biodiversity as a whole. With her experience in projects across the mainland and also on the Azores islands, Julia describes how demanding her work truly was and how she overcame her most challenging moments on different levels: organisationally, physically and mentally, too. We discover how anyone, even with disabilities, can contribute in making a difference for the planet and we also learn about the fascinating therapeutic benefits of such natural immersion.

For more information on the NGO, please visit: https://plantarumaarvore.org/

Have you ever heard about Seaktrekking? Watch the Sea, an ocean conservation association in the South of France, gives anyone the opportunity to immerse themselves in adventurous coastline expeditions in the water - all you need is a wetsuit, fins, a mask and a snorkel. In this podcast episode, founder Martina Schlüter gives us insights into the transformative force of the sea on mental health and physical wellbeing, through its Seatrekking activities. We touch on the human disconnect with nature, both in sea and on land, the uncomfortable process of re-connecting to it and the possibilities to re-create a kind relationship of love with nature. We also look into how we can preserve nature in an inclusive way, by being part of nature more consciously and by realising how small we actually are in our immense natural ecosystem of Planet Earth.

This one is not about abandoning our goals or plans, to the contrary! This one is about embracing change through the art of surrender and accepting life as it is, instead of “how it should be”. After all, we all know that sometimes “sh** happens” and still we learn, we grow and we become even better than we had planned. With Julia Abeln, a Kundalini Yoga Teacher and Holistic Coach, we’ll passionately explore how letting go of control can serve us with unexpected opportunities. Through Julia’s inspiring story and journey, you’ll learn how she experienced an uncomfortable change of mindset - from a “control mindset” to a “surrendered mindset”. You’ll discover some powerful ways to let go and numerous associated benefits, such as: less anxiety, less stress, less exhaustion, more confidence, more savouring, more happiness. Lean back, breathe deeply and enjoy listening to this episode!

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Our fast-paced realities are a constant challenge for us to be in touch with the present moment. In this episode, you'll discover the opportunity and some approaches to do so every single day! How? Farah Samhoun, Health Coach and Founder of Joy & Spice, unravels for us the transformative impact on physical and mental health through our daily nutrition. You'll learn about the meaning and importance of primary and secondary food, how you can increase consciousness while eating and how you can live healthier through "grounded small steps" - even during the most hectic periods of our lives.

In this very first podcast episode, you will discover what we're going to do at The Lobster Podcast and how we will be learning from uncomfortable conversations. It's also a chance to get to know me a little bit, particularly about those times when I've been out of my comfort zone, and crucially how much that has helped me in life. You will also get insights into the Lobster story and how their lifecycle can inspire you to get out of your shell and approach change with more confidence.