The Ridiculously Human Podcast

Brianna and Kristine Tesauro. Heroes. Sassy Sisters. Smilers. Positivity Creators. Living Legends. Adventure Seekers. Cancer Survivors. Founders of Catch Some Air. Most people in the world are going through life as if they are going to be alive forever. Sadly, the truth is, that all of us are terminal. We forget to take notice of the small things in life, those fleeting moments, those little reminders, the sunsets, the sunrises, the smile from a passing stranger. Our guests this week, Brianna and Kristine Tesauro, are the most delightful, happy and smiley sisters you will meet. These girls suffered serious family heartache when their brother died at a young age from Lymphoma. Brianna and Kristine were born in Illinois, just outside of Chicago. Growing up was certainly fun and entertaining…..having a family of 8 siblings, who were all homeschooled, will do that! From an early age, they were involved in the community by helping out their Dad, who was a pastor. It set the foundation of their core values for later in life. Kristine, by chance, was persuaded by her roommate to go and get a health check-up on the 1st April 2015. After a blood test, she was admitted to ER and her life would change forever. She had acute lymphocytic Leukaemia and if she was tested just 2 days later, then she may not be here today to tell us her story… That’s when the heroics and deep sibling connection and love from Brianna really kicked in. She put her life on hold and vouched to be with Kristine every step of the way, through her treatment and recovery. Brianna said, that if it was her last day, week, or year with Kristine, she was going to make it their best time together and do whatever she could. The treatment and chemotherapy were the hardest, most painful and intense times Kristine has ever had to endure. There were days when she felt that giving up would be the easier option… Something magical happened in the hospital. Thanks to Kristine’s artistic streak through times of boredom, she started doodling on white t-shirts with a black marker and that's how their business and charity called, Catch Some Air, was created. These days, Catch Some Air, is a clothing brand, proudly marketed as, ‘The Happiest Clothing Line On Earth’, which as per their strapline, ‘Helps kids with cancer stay happy when they feel crappy’. Their movement supports kids with cancer, by providing them with cool outings, companionship and with cool t-shirts of course! We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Let’s find out what it means for Brianna and Kristine, to be Ridiculously Human. Your fellow beings, Craig and Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Brianna and Kristine: Website | Instagram | FaceBook | Catch Some Air Merchandise: Their Dream List Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   Homeschooling Lymphoma Lymphocytic Leukemia Chemotherapy Bone marrow transplant Spinal taps Epidural Ellen Degeneres Show Teeacher - How to start a t-shirt company Children’s Miracle Network People Discussed Ellen Degeneres Gary Hurt Places Mentioned Elgin, Illinois Arkansas California Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here The Simon Van Gend Band - Check them out here Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Related Podcasts You Might Enjoy RHP #018: Dali and Finn Schonfelder, The Founders of Nalu Clothing. Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs RHP #022: Emma and Carla Papas, The Merrymaker Sisters. Bloggers and Merry Makers RHP #045: Alice Zaslavsky, Australian Masterchef Alumna, Best Selling Author and Founder of Alice in Frames RHP #049: Hannah Phillips, Homeschooler, Artist, Photographer, Entrepreneur. Founder of HP Media and Piper Creative

One of the most important things in life is to understand the connection between animals and humans. At the end of the day, we are one and the same, just different sorts of animals. We rely on a flourishing and systematic ecosystem, for us to all thrive and co-exist. Our guest this week, Helen Jukes, knows all too well about the importance of nature, connection and specifically bees. Helen has much to thank for the lessons these small organisms have taught her in life. Helen grew up in the beautiful Ullesthorpe, England. It’s hard to grow up there and not love the outdoors, something she enjoyed greatly. After studying psychology, in 2006, she began an MA in Postcolonial studies at Goldsmiths, London. Upon moving to London, a friend introduced her to urban beekeeping. He had 50 hives across London. For Helen, it was a great escape from her stressful office job to spend her weekends opening up these hives and learning about these small flying insects. Her life was somewhat chaotic, in that it was unstable and she moved around jobs a fair bit. It was a group of friends who bought her a beehive starter kit, that set her on a new trajectory. The love affair and fascination had only just begun. Helen spent endless hours researching bees, speaking with her fellow beekeeping friends and of course, learning ‘on the job’ by caring for her hive. She began documenting and writing down everything she was learning about her bees. These writings initiated her authoring a book called, A Honey Bee Heart has Five Openings. The lessons these beautifully crafted creatures have taught her are deeper than something cerebral. The bees started connecting up different things she had been thinking about a lot in her life like, responsibility, care and what home is. They ultimately helped her find love too. This is a magical conversation which we can all learn so much from. It’s brimming with fascinating and interesting facts about bees. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Let’s find out what it means for Helen Jukes, to be Ridiculously Human. Your fellow beings Craig and Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Helen Jukes: Website | Twitter | Helen’s book: A Honeybee Heart Has Five Openings Helen’s events: Talks/Teachings Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   Beehive Starter Kit Bee Nuc Worker Bees Queen Bee Drone Bee Waggle dance Artificial honey Glyphosate Propolis Manuka honey Natural History Museum People Discussed Luke Dixon Places Mentioned London Oxford Crystal Palace Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here The Simon Van Gend Band - Check them out here Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Related Podcasts You Might Enjoy RHP #011: Dr Alex Hynes, Emergency Veterinarian Physician and Business Woman RHP #025: Dianne McGrath, PhD Researcher and Mars One Astronaut Candidate RHP #040: Pamela Gay, PhD Astronomer and Astronomy Cast Host RHP #052: Wanjira Mathai, Youth Leadership Developer, Conservationist, Kenyan Smiler, Storyteller and Chairwoman of Wangari Maathai Foundation

Founder and Creator of SwitchPlayground. Human Movement Specialist. South African. Expert Fitness Trainer. Entrepreneur. Mindset Master. Dad. Teacher. Smiler. Sincere Human. To be an absolute expert at something in life, there is some sort of recipe which is required. You need to spend endless hours learning, practising, improving and refining your art. You need to live and breath it. Goals and dreams are one thing, but actually crystallising them into something meaningful and tangible requires a little more. You need vision, passion, tenacity and the right mindset. Our guest this week, Steve Uria, is a man who has always known what his vision and purpose is. By becoming an expert on the human body and human movement, he has helped others be better versions of themselves through living a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Steve hails from Johannesburg, South Africa, where he grew up as part of a Jewish community. He encountered anti-semitism on a few occasions which pushed him towards the idea of wanting to aspire to be more and not tolerate abuse. He ventured into bodybuilding at 16 years old and immediately found his passion for understanding the human body. After studying a sports degree, he joined the Airforce. It was there where he cultivated a new type of mindset that has helped him through many challenging times in life and business. Steve has constantly evolved as a serial fitness entrepreneur. Creating brands such as BLAST900 and SWEAT1000. His latest creation is the best of them all called, Switch Playground. Switch Playground is a dynamic, fun, upbeat, high tempo, boot-camp style class which changes every day so that you never get bored and it keeps the body guessing! Family means everything to Steve but has certainly thrown him some challenges. His wife and 3 kids reside in Cape Town, South Africa, while he is striving to grow his business in New York City. Having a transgender child has been a huge awakening in his life. His youngest daughter, Tarin, knew from a young age that she was in the wrong body. The lessons his now son, Luke, has taught him about life are some of the most important he has learned. For Steve, having the right mindset is everything. He tells us we need to be motivated, have discipline, be authentic and to always remain humble in life. This is a guy who is not afraid to say what he means and do what he believes in. He lives his passion and nothing is going to stop him from achieving his vision in life. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Let’s find out what it means for Steve Uria, to be Ridiculously Human. Your fellow beings, Craig and Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Steve Uria: Website | Instagram | FaceBook | YouTube |Twitter | LinkedIn | Switch Playground USA Switch Playground South Africa Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   Orthodox Jewish RAU University now UJ Umbilical Hernia SA Airforce - Special Units Apartheid The Beach Boys Baltimore Ravens Planet Fitness, South Africa Virgin Active Health Clubs, South Africa Sweat 1000 Crunch Gym Atlanta Hawks Chicago Bulls The Gender Revolution Androgynous Transgender People Discussed Gary Lowenstein Reg Park Jon Jon Park Arnold Schwarzenegger Victor Richards Brian Wilson Jamal Lewis Charles Barkley Michael Jordan Magic Johnson Oscar De La Hoya Katie Couric Tony Robbins Luke Uria Raindove - Androgynous model Places Mentioned Los Angeles, USA Johannesburg, South Africa New York, USA Cape Town, South Africa Atlanta, Georgia Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here The Simon Van Gend Band - Check them out here Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Related Podcasts You Might Enjoy RHP #002: David Jackson and Tim Stevenson, Founders of School of Calisthenics and Conditioning Coaches RHP #006: John Sanei, Trenovator, Futurist, Moonshot Chaser and Author RHP #028: Darryl Edwards, Founder of Primal Play. Movement and Play Specialist RHP #042: Jay Maryniak, No. 1 Functional Fitness Trainer and Founder of JTM Fit

Podcasters. South Africans. Brothers From Other Mothers. Dr of Chiropractic. Executive Coach. Buddies. Human Connectors. Smilers. Jokers. Change Makers. Your Hosts. It’s not often in life, that you get to start a project with one of your best buddies. It is special creating something which is more meaningful than yourselves and is your own little way of giving back to the universe. It is an absolute privilege to be alive and living on this planet and it is each person’s responsibility and obligation to give back in a positive and meaningful way. Gone are the days, where the barriers to entry are too high for almost every conceivable job and business on the planet. Thank you internet and computers for giving us this amazing opportunity and capability to start a Podcast from our bedrooms, on opposite sides of the planet. Our journey started in a dingy, little corner bar in Madrid. We dropped the idea that starting a Podcast one day would be a cool thing to do. Like with so many things in life, we say stuff and then never do it. For us, timing was everything. We had both made significant changes in our lives, which allowed us the opportunity to begin the Podcast. We planned for 3 months before launching, meeting twice a week, to provide updates to the tasks we had each taken. Here we now are, 15 months later and one year into our Podcast. Close to 100 hours of interviews and countless hours of fantastically enjoyable graft under our belts. Today’s chat, is us sharing our experience of this incredible journey. We cover why we started and why we keep going, our random learnings and realisation, what it takes at a high level to produce one podcast episode and then where to from here for us and The Ridiculously Human Podcast. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did reminiscing. Let’s find out what it means for Gareth and Craig, to be Ridiculously Human. Your fellow beings Craig and Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Craig Haywood: Website Instagram FaceBook Twitter LinkedIn   Connect with Gareth Martin: Website Instagram FaceBook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Medium   Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   Akimbo Podcast ATR-2100 Microphone Inspirational Living Podcast Conversations Podcast The Stoic Journal People Discussed Rich Roll Sam Harris Gary Vaynerchuk Seth Godin Joe Rogan Nelson Mandela Wanjira Mathai Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here The Simon Van Gend Band - Check them out here   Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | A list of all our Podcast Guests so far: http://bit.ly/RHPPodcast

Passionate Youth Advocate. Conservationist. Optimist. Leader. Kenyan. Environmentalist. Smiler. Storyteller. Tree Lover. African Lady. Movement Creator. Chairwoman of the Wangari Maathai Foundation. The world, it would seem, is on a precipice when it comes to politics and the environment. It’s unfortunate how the two go hand in hand and that generally, it is up to the outliers and individuals to stand up and fight for protecting our environment. Our guest this week, Wanjira Mathai, knows better than anyone, the importance of fighting for what you believe in. Her mother, Wangari Maathai, was the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate of 2004, for her involvement in protecting and fighting for our environment and for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace. Wanjira was born in Nairobi, Kenya. Her parents divorced when she was young but she only recalls good memories of growing up between two households. She spent a lot of time on the farmland of her Grandparents and that’s where she built a connection with nature early on in her life. As youngsters, her Mom would always empower her and her brother by allowing them to explain themselves, even when they disagreed with their elders, like teachers. Wanjira’s mother, Wangari, was an exceptional lady indeed and deserves a great introduction. Wangari started the Green Belt Movement in 1977. She always fought against the establishment in the best interests of the environment and as a result, cultivated a movement of environmental consciousness and awareness. She was extremely generous and selfless in her life, she had no need for material possessions and she was also wickedly funny too. The Billion Tree Campaign was another successful movement which she started. Wanjira is now a sharing her wisdom and knowledge with the aim of creating a better future. She has worked at the intersection of environment, energy and climate change her whole life. She is continuing her mother's legacy to inspire young people and future leaders towards positive mindsets, through character building and personal leadership programs run by the Wangari Maathai Foundation. In the Podcast, we covered a lot of ground and spoke about many fascinating topics, including: Felix, the Young German activist responsible for the Trillion Tree Campaign, the importance of soil and why we need to protect it, the growth and restoration of forests around the world, the importance of green spaces within cities and of course youth development in Kenya. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Let’s find out what it means for Wanjira Mathai, to be Ridiculously Human. Your fellow beings Craig and Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Wanjira Mathai: Website | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | Wangari Maathai Foundation Green Belt Movement: World Resources Institute - WRI Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 2004 Jacaranda trees Foothills of Mount Kenya The Billion Trees Campaign (2007) United Nations Environment Assembly Plant for the planet Congo Basin The Global Restoration Council Forest Declaration Documentary - Ethiopia Rising WanaKesho Program My Little Thing Campaign People Discussed Wangari Maathai Felix Zischka Nelson Mandela Oprah Winfrey Places Mentioned Nairobi, Kenya Zimbabwe Nyeri, Kenya Rift Valley, Nakuru Uhuru Park, Niarobi Hyde Park, London Karura Forest Serengeti Sweden Kigali, Rwanda Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here The Simon Van Gend Band - Check them out here Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Related Podcasts You Might Enjoy RHP #007: Eva Claire Marseille, Boeing 747 Pilot and First Officer. Fly with Eva RHP #009: Mbulelo Thinta, Interlocutor, Ultra-trail Runner and Host of Bleachers RHP #018: Dali and Finn Schonfelder, The Founders of Nalu Clothing. Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs RHP #024: Dr Thandi Ndlovu, CEO of Motheo Construction Group and Freedom Fighter

Professional Photographer. Dream Chaser. Technical Artist. Realist. Black Belt Karate. Founder of DLP. ex-Actuary. Dad and Loving Husband. Smiler. Awesome Buddy. Fear of the unknown is something which grips almost every single person. It is probably the sole reason why most people never end up fulfilling their dreams and do something they are passionate about. The graveyard of unfulfilled lives and unrealised dreams is an extremely sad place. Our guest this week, Devin Lester, is somebody who took charge of his life and career after many years of talking about wanting a change. Quitting his successful and very well paid job as an Actuary, to go and do something which served his soul and passion more, is what he wanted and needed to do. Devin was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. He comes from a great family, with an awesome bond and strong values. That’s something which he has carried on with his family and all the friendships he has too. Devin grew up practising Karate and achieved his black belt. The values and skills he learnt had an influence on how he dealt with many other parts of his life. He was such an organised and professional guy at school and was certainly one of the smartest guys in his grade. There was a real creative side to him too. Devin is a real unsung hero and what our Podcast is all about. He is like every single one of us, just a normal person, with dreams and desires, who did his time going through the motions and routines of life. A few years after starting his corporate gig as an Actuary, he started talking about his dreams of owning a wine farm and doing something different. Devin would also always carry a camera with him and would take pictures at social events. Like with everything else he does, he happened to be really good at photography. He would put in many hours after work and on weekends building his side business. Eventually after a couple of years, what began as a side job, turned into a full time career. Having two kids and a wife, who was also transitioning her career, took a lot of planning, good communication and understanding. This is Devin telling us his journey with some practical bits of knowledge and advice that helped him along the way. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Let’s find out what it means for Devin Lester, to be Ridiculously Human. Your fellow beings, Craig and Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Devin Lester: Website | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | VSCO | Devin’s Photography Gallery PhotoShoot Booking Enquiry Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   Principles of Karate Japan Karate Association (JKA) Dojo Karate Dan Gradings Actuarial Science UCT - University of Cape Town Microbiology Adobe Photoshop Adobe Lightroom Waterkloof Wines Places Mentioned Johannesburg, South Africa Cape Town, South Africa Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here The Simon Van Gend Band - Check them out here Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Related Podcasts You Might Enjoy RHP #005: Gareth Pickering, Digital Nomad and Founder of The Freedom Fighter RHP #006: John Sanei, Trenovator, Futurist, Moonshot Chaser and Author RHP #029: Michael O'Brien, Executive Coach. CEO of Peloton Coaching & Consulting RHP #047: Chantel Dartnall, Worlds Best Female Chef 2017, Owner of Mosaic Restaurant, Botanical Artist

Superfood Hunter. Conservationist. Jacked Vegan. Hydration Expert. Author. Founder of Superlife. Supplementation Formulator. Surfer. Misfit Member. Ethically Astute. Awesome Dude. It is said that there are up to 5.5 million undiscovered species, both plants and animals, on earth. We are each responsible to start becoming mini-conservationists in our own way, to protect the land we live on, for the benefits of ourselves and the entire ecosystem we live in. Our guest this week, Darin Olien, is a man on a mission to help us all achieve our optimal health. Darin has dedicated much of his life to discovering the undiscovered. He has explored many parts of our beautiful habitats, met indigenous tribes, put himself in danger and ventured into the unknown. Darin was born in Minnesota, USA. He was born 2 months premature and only given a 50% chance of living. He had a tough childhood too, partly because his Dad was an alcoholic, until Darin was 4 years old. A certain accidental incident, which involved Darin slicing open his chin on empty beer bottles, led his Dad to sober up. A football injury in college really forced Darin to start experimenting with more natural ways of healing, compared with what western medicine was offering him. In 2005, his Dad started drinking again after 30 years of being sober, it was tragically fatal. A big breakthrough came when Darin was asked to design and create a supplement for the brand, Beachbody. He spent a few years formulating the best and most natural supplement he could, called Shakeology. To this day, it is still their best seller. Darin has only grown ever since then. He is now recognised as an authority on nutrition, hydration and the power of foods and herbs. His latest project which is hugely inspiring, is a business called Barukas, which farms Baru nuts. Darin is helping the local indigenous communities of Brazil, to create a better life for themselves through the farming of these nuts. The way he goes about business is with the greatest integrity and respect, which is another reason we hold this man in such high regard. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Let’s find out what it means for Darin Olien, to be Ridiculously Human. Your fellow beings Craig and Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Darin Olien: Website | Instagram | FaceBook | YouTube |Twitter | LinkedIn | Darin’s books and Products: Barukas - Baru Nuts (Use Promo Code ‘human’ for 15% off your first order. All proceeds go towards helping the local indigenous people) Superlife Blog Superlife Book - The 5 simple fixes that will make you healthy, fit and eternally awesome Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   Moringa trees Functional Medicine University of Colorado BeachBody Plant medicine Baru Nuts Amazon Rainforest Superfood Broccoli sprouts Baruka Nuts - Barazara Tree (Dipteryx alata) Stem Cells Moringa Funghi - Chaga mushroom Camu Camu Antiviral Drug Anti Inflammatory People Discussed Rich Roll Mac Miller Patrick McKeown Chris Kilham Places Mentioned Malibu, California Belem, Amazon Cerrado Savanna, Brazil Perú, Iquitos Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here The Simon Van Gend Band - Check them out here Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Related Podcasts You Might Enjoy RHP #021: Joe Cross, Joe the Juicer. Filmmaker of Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead RHP #026: Shanan Worrall, Founder of Shark Eyes and Big Wave Surfer RHP #030: Alex Hutchinson, Author of Endure and Editor of Sweat Science RHP #034: Chris Kilham, Founder of Medicine Hunter and Plant Medicine Expert

Homeschooled. Artist. Photographer. Entrepreneur. Founder of HP Media and Piper Creative. Coffee Addict. Creator. College Opt-Out. Harry Potter Nerd. Wannabe Author. Leader. Homeschooling is something which is starting to gain more momentum. However, it is still maybe considered slightly hippy and left field. The stark reality, is that every kid that we have ever met who has been homeschooled, is wise and mature beyond their years. If you closed your eyes, you’d have difficulty realising that you are talking to someone so young with the intelligent conversations they are able to hold. Hannah Phillips, was homeschooled from Kindergarten to Seventh Grade with her 3 younger siblings. Who she is today and the outlook she has on life, she attributes to her parents for homeschooling her. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a mere 21 years ago, she has blossomed into a charming, smart and extremely inspiring young lady. Homeschooling allowed Hannah to grow up with the mindset of being extremely comfortable with unconventional paths. It felt normal to her. She spent two hours a day doing school work and then she was also able to spend the rest of her hours trying new things. She learned what she wanted to learn and was able to explore her passions. That’s when and how she developed her love for art and being creative. Hannah got into graphic design and photography when she was 10 years old, she also started a blog and business! She started to design logos for her friends and was eventually able to charge people $5 a pop! In Grade Eight Hannah went back to school, to an art school. She says that going back to school was very bizarre. Her bus ride was about an hour and a half each way, so her first introduction was three hours commuting on a bus everyday! Hannah’s tertiary education was also ‘non-conventional’. She attended an online “Uni’ called Praxis. In Hannah’s mind, quite rightly, this is the future of education after high school. It’s an academically infused apprenticeship and entrepreneurship program. The curriculum can be defined as a professional, rigorous, 6 month boot camp. Hannah started her second business before she was 20 years old and now, together with her co-founder, they have a thriving little enterprise which focuses on helping people grow their businesses through social media. We can only get excited if this is what the youth of our future are going to be like! We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Let’s find out what it means for Hannah Phillips, to be Ridiculously Human. Your fellow beings Craig and Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Hannah Phillips: Website | Instagram | FaceBook | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn | Pinterest | Piper Creative website The Piper Vlog Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   Podcast Movement Homeschooling Kickball Wiffle Ball Ultimate Frisbee Cyber School DSLR Camera Discover Praxis Education Law of Attraction People Discussed Aaron Watson Zak Slayback Places Mentioned Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Barcelona, Spain Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here The Simon Van Gend Band - Check them out here   Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Related Podcasts You Might Enjoy RHP #007: Eva Claire Marseille, Boeing 747 Pilot and First Officer. Fly with Eva RHP #018: Dali and Finn Schonfelder, The Founders of Nalu Clothing. Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs RHP #022: Emma and Carla Papas, The Merrymaker Sisters. Bloggers and Merry Makers RHP #023: Erin Bailey, Founder of E-Bailey Fitness and Consulting. Viral Blogger

Podcast Host. Chinese. Go-Getter. Digital Marketer. Taekwondo Black Belt. Zumba Dancer. Project Manager. People Connector. Smiler. Entrepreneur. Mastermind Host. Being part of a tribe is important and it is human nature to seek out tribes. Tribes can be ethnic, political, religious, musical, you name it. We feel comfortable, safe and supported when we are with our tribe. Thanks to technology we can find and connect with our tribes much easier these days. Our guest this week, Fei Wu, was part of a big tribe...China, before she embarked on her journey at 17 years old. She left home on an International High School Program to the United States. Armed with her $3,000, she put on her brave boots and set off for pastures new. Fei was born in Beijing, China, her mom a renowned artist and her father a military man. Growing up on a military base, as well as having access to the Forbidden City, meant that she lived a colourful and interesting childhood. Fei’s life in the US flourished and her knack and natural way of connecting with people and creating tribes didn’t take long to begin. However, she found the most difficult part was how to be Chinese in America and how to integrate as seamlessly as possible into a new culture. Fei used her intelligence to easily ace a Computer Science and Mathematics degree and began her climb up the corporate ladder. She knew that it was never going to be a lifetime commitment. She also knew at 26 years old, that she had to wait 5 years, before she could get her green card, so that she could venture off and be her own lady boss. These days, Fei now resides in Boston, working as a digital marketing freelancer and project manager. She is also the host of FeisWorld Podcast, where she celebrates the stories of unsung heroes and self-made artists. As an immigrant living in the US, she feels a sense of pride being Chinese and feels more connected to her roots than ever before. Fei is an inspiring young lady whose passion for life is infectious. We cover many interesting topics in this conversation such as; Chinese academic pressures, being seventeen in a new country, differences in schooling systems, how to run a mastermind group, business in China, entrepreneurial challenges and Fei’s upcoming documentary. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Let’s find out what it means for Fei Wu, to be Ridiculously Human. Your fellow beings Craig and Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Fei Wu: Website | Instagram | FaceBook | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn | Fei’s Documentary: FeisWorld Podcast Learn with Fei alt-Podcasters FB Group Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   Mastermind Group Lifetime Fitness Zumba P.E - Physical Education Chinese Alphabet Characters Qing Dynasty Tiananmen Square 401K Retirement plan Ximalaya - Chinese Podcast Platform Podcast Movement Blue Man Group People Discussed Seth Godin Places Mentioned Beijing, China Shanghai, China Fryeburg, Maine The Forbidden City Boston, Massachusetts Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here The Simon Van Gend Band - Check them out here Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Related Podcasts You Might Enjoy RHP #023: Erin Bailey, Founder of E-Bailey Fitness and Consulting. Viral Blogger RHP #036: Annie Clarke, Yoga Teacher and Founder of Mind Body Bowl RHP #040: Pamela Gay, PhD Astronomer and Astronomy Cast Host RHP #047: Chantel Dartnall, Worlds Best Female Chef 2017, Owner of Mosaic Restaurant, Botanical Food Artist

World's Best Female Chef. Food Artist. Nature Lover. Gastronomy Master. Best South African Chef Overall. Smiler. Traveller. Lady Leader. Charmer. One thing in life we can probably almost all agree on, is that we love food and love to eat. The world of gastronomy is rapidly evolving. When you enter world class restaurants, you expect all of your senses to be mesmerised, lifted and touched. People are there for the full experience and not just to fill their stomachs! It’s not often in life that you get to chat to someone who is literally the best in the world at something! Chantel Dartnall has been named, Best Lady Chef In the World 2017. When you see her culinary delights you will be totally blown away. It’s difficult to imagine how she creates some of these dishes, as they literally look like pieces of sculptured art! Chantel was born in Elandsfontein, South Africa, where she grew up on their family farm. Nature has always been something which is in her bones and it’s somewhere she loves to escape and reconnect to. From an early age she was intrigued by food and her great great grandfather was actually a chef for the Royal Family. At the age of 14, she decided to become a vegetarian. Her mother said that she needed to learn how to cook her own meals because she was not going to cook vegetarian meals especially for her!! It drove her to start her own vegetable garden and that’s when she began to understand and explore the use of flowers and herbs. The philosophy behind the dishes at her restaurant, Restaurant Mosaic, revolve around portraying botanical stories. In her dishes, Chantel tries to recreate scenes from her life that she has experienced, by using various textures, aromas and flavours. One of the key things about the world famous, Restaurant Mosaic and Orient Hotel, is that almost every employee has been with them from the start and has been upskilled - from gardener to award winning Sommelier, from cleaning lady to Head Maître'd. Her energy, passion and drive to help those around her is what has helped build a formidable team. As South Africans we are super proud to have had the honour of speaking with her and we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Let’s find out what it means for Chantel Dartnall, to be Ridiculously Human. Your fellow beings Craig and Gareth SHOW NOTES Background, Context & Reference Connect with Chantel Dartnall : Website | Instagram | FaceBook | YouTube |Twitter | Chantel’s restaurant, hotel and awards Restaurant Mosaic: Make a Reservation: The Orient Hotel Best Lady Chef Award 2017 Other relevant points discussed and mentioned:   Nyalas Giraffes Equinox season Afrikaans Mackerel Rollmops Waterbuck Pink Ivory Tree Amadumbe or Taro Noma (Danish restaurant in Copenhagen) Botanical cuisine Snoek fish Biltong Michelin Stars Michelin Star History Michelin Tire Factory Eat Out Wine Service Award - Moses Magwaza Wine Spectator Grand Award - International American Publication Vin de Constance Wine Bronze Museum at Orient People Discussed Michel Bras Ferran Adria Heston Blumenthal Anthony Bourdain Nico Ladenis Moses Magwaza Elena Arzak Tienie Pritchard Alexander Rose-Innes Places Mentioned Magaliesburg, South Africa Elandsfontein, South Africa Aubrac, France Vietnam Cambodia Thailand Laos Music By The Bambuseae Rhythm Section - Check them out here The Simon Van Gend Band - Check them out here   Right Hook Request HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We know this is always a big one to ask and you hear it a million times but anything you can do to help us get our podcast out there into the ether will be massively appreciated! Please tell Your Friends & Share Online Subscribe, Rate & Review:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn | iHeartRADIO | Follow us on: Website | YouTube | Medium | Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Related Podcasts You Might Enjoy RHP #011: Dr Alex Hynes, Emergency Veterinarian Physician and Business Woman RHP #036: Annie Clarke, Yoga Teacher and Founder of Mind Body Bowl RHP #040: Pamela Gay, PhD Astronomer and Astronomy Cast Host RHP #045: Alice Zaslavsky, Australian Masterchef Alumna, Best Selling Author and Founder of Alice in Frames