Best Author Intervies Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 140: Matthew Farrar, Entrepreneur, Adventurer, Filmmaker 1:09:32

17d ago1:09:32

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Always on the forefront of new ideas, Matthew Farrar has dedicated his career to developing creative solutions to advance brands and advocate for causes. From his experience running an industry-leading marketing firm to harnessing communications and marketing tactics as a government affairs consultant, Matthew deeply understands the importance of a…

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Episode 139: Alejandro Storni, Shock Your Cocktail, Buenos Aires, Argentina 1:46:46

1M ago1:46:46

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Alejandro Storni is a visionary rooted in the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires, effortlessly intertwines creativity into every facet of his life. Leading Shock Your Cocktail, he crafts immersive event experiences while championing CoolturaBA, a cultural cornerstone online honored by the City Government. As Senior Creative at Drago for IQOS global co…

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Episode 138: Alexander McCobin, Liberty Ventures 54:32

2M ago54:32

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Alexander McCobin is a co-founder and General Partner of Liberty Ventures. He has helped start or led many organizations, both nonprofit and for-profit. He is best known for being the founder and President of Students For Liberty and CEO of Conscious Capitalism. In addition to Liberty Ventures, Alexander is the CEO of Leap, which helps organization…

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Episode 137: Michael Sayman, former Facebook and Google and now author of "App Kid" 1:11:11

3M ago1:11:11

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Michael Sayman is the author of "App Kid: How a Child of Immigrants Grabbed a Piece of the American Dream," an inspiring and deeply personal story of one of Silicon Valley's most extraordinary entrepreneurs, who taught himself to code when he was thirteen and thus began his American dream.Watching his parents lose their jobs in the Great Recession,…

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Episode 136: Harold Hughes, Author, "A Kids Book About Blockchain" (Miami Book Fair) 9:36

4M ago9:36

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Harold Hughes is the founder & CEO of Bandwagon, a South Carolina-based experience technology company. Under his leadership, Bandwagon has raised more than $3M in venture capital and successfully acquired IdealSeat, Inc. in 2020. Harold has had his ideas validated as a graduate of the Founder Institute Accelerator (and now serves as Director for th…

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Episode 135: Chris Wilson, visual artist & author, "The Master Plan" (Miami Book Fair) 26:56

5M ago26:56

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Chris Wilson was born and raised in Washington D.C, and grew up under extremely difficult circumstances. Poverty, drug addiction, and gun violence was the everyday norm in his community. At the age of 17, he was charged with a crime, convicted, and sentenced to natural life in prison. It was during times of isolation that he decided to not only to …

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Episode 134: Brian Merchant, Author and Technology Columnist, L.A. Times (Miami Book Fair) 37:10

5M ago37:10

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Brian Merchant is the technology columnist at the Los Angeles Times and author of the new book, "Blood in the Machine: the Origins of the Rebellion against Big Tech." He is also the author of the 2017 book, "The One Device: the Secret History of the iPhone." Brian is a founder of VICE’s speculative fiction outlet Terraform, and published a best-of …

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Episode 133: Philip Wilson, Ecofiltro, Antigua, Guatemala 52:23

5M ago52:23

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Philip Wilson is the founder and CEO of Ecofiltro, a social enterprise dedicated to providing clean water to the rural poor of Mexico and Central America. He graduated with an MBA from Wharton and a BA from Notre Dame. He has over twenty-five years of experience as an entrepreneur in the United States and Guatemala, and firmly believes that the wor…

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Episode 132: James Nuveen, Freedom Files, Medellin, Colombia 1:03:37

6M ago1:03:37

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James Nuveen is a U.S. citizen who left his job and left the country in 2021. He started his own company and traveled and lived in multiple countries in Latin America. He has lived in Medellin, Colombia for two years and recently purchased a home there. Is this what the American Dream is supposed to look like? To James, it is. He is the happiest he…

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Episode 131: James Grant, Chief Information Officer, State of Florida, 2020-2023 1:06:00

7M ago1:06:00

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James Grant served as the Chief Information Officer for the State of Florida, serving as the agency head of Florida Digital Service from 2020-2023, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2020. Previously, he served in the Florida Legislature between 2010-2020. He was the co-founder of a health care technology company (CareSync), where he served as S…

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Episode 130: Joe Lindsley, Ukrainian Freedom News 1:34:06

7M ago1:34:06

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Joe Lindsley is the editor-in-chief of Ukrainian Freedom News. Joe is an independent American journalist living and working in Ukraine. We conducted this interview when Joe was based in Lviv, Ukraine on September 10, 2023, Day 565 of Russia's war in Ukraine. Joe is the only journalist who has reported every single weekday live from Ukraine since Ru…

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Episode 129, Maria Camila Pulido, Target Translations & Interpretations 1:17:17

9M ago1:17:17

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Maria Camila Puliodo is is the founder of Target Translations & Interpretations, a federally certified Women-owned Small Business, and a Florida Minority Business Enterprise. Ms. Pulido is a passionate advocate for language access in the healthcare and legal systems in the United States of America. Ms. Pulido was born in Bogotá, Colombia. She has s…

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Episode 128, Parker Rex, Making AI Agents Accessible 1:03:19

10M ago1:03:19

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Parker Rex is a programmer who has been building businesses and tinkering with computer since he was 13 years old. He was one of the first employees of Delivery Dudes, where he worked for 7 years. He has launched 2 startups and today is working in the AI space, helping to make AI agents accessible. He also builds high-speed websites, helps early st…

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Episode 127, Dr. Arthur Keiser, Keiser University 50:13

10M ago50:13

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Dr. Arthur Keiser is the founder and Chancellor of Keiser University. He founded Kesier University in 1977. Today, he oversees and manages all operations at Keiser’s 21 Florida campuses, three international campuses, two in China and the other in Nicaragua, as well as the graduate and online school. Under his leadership, Keiser University, a privat…

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Episode 126: Enrique Buero, Parque de las Ciencias Free Zone, Montevideo, Uruguay 50:11

10M ago50:11

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Enrique Buero is the General Manager at Parque de las Ciencias Free Zone, which is one of 14 free trade zones in the nation of Uruguay. Host Francisco Gonzalez led a Fearless Journeys group trip to Uruguay in March and had the opportunity to bring the group to Parque de las Ciencias. We now bring you their story through this interview with the Enri…

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Attack of the Theater People, Marc Acito

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To enter to win a free copy of Attack of the Theater People:Be sure to subscribe to the Words To Mouth e-newsletter ~ That is how I announce winners!Leave a Comment Below or Call 206–309–7318 sharing about your own guerilla theater ANDSubscribe to Words To Mouth podcast/blog by clicking the icon to the right or Subscribe to Words To Mouth on iTunes…

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Still Alice, Lisa Genova

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To enter to win a free copy of STILL ALICE:Be sure to subscribe to the Words To Mouth e-newsletter ~ That is how I announce winners!Leave a Comment Below (if you've read the book, tell us who you see playing Alice or any of the other main characters of the book)Call 206-309-7318 and leave a voice mail message sharing something I can play on-airSubs…

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Cold Pursuit, Carla Neggers

11M ago

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COLD PURSUIT SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers leads readers into adeadly chase, where the right step can lead to the truth...and a single misstep spells disaster. A prominent ambassador is killed in a suspicious hit-and-run in Washington, D.C. Hours later, his stepdaughter vanishes in the mountains of northern New England. Ba…

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MATRIMONY, Joshua Henkin

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Upon editing my conversation with Josh, I realized this interview is as much for writersas it is readers. Josh, foldshis life philosophies and his writing tips adeptly into MATRIMONY and our interview. He isan engaging conservationalist and a natural teacher, not to mention, of course, a gifted writer.How would you summarize Matrimony?(From Josh's …

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Third Wish, Robert Fulghum

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"It's a love story, but in a much larger sense, it's about loving life and wanting as much of it as you can have," says Robert about THIRD WISHFor more details and a chance to win a free copy of THIRD WISH, visit The Words To Mouth website.

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ONO, Options Not Obligations by Marc Warnke

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Be sure to visit the Words To Mouth website for links and a chance to win a FREE copy of ONOONO is a Business Book with a Soul (From the ONO website)If you find yourself wanting more time for the things that matter in life—spouse, children, a “higher purpose,” or a hobby you’re passionate about, you want ONO.Too many financial obligations make the …

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The Second Opinion, Michael Palmer

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THE SECOND OPINION"Question Everything" Dr. Thea Sperelakis, diagnosed as a teen with Asperger’s syndrome, has always been an outsider. She has a brilliant medical mind, and a remarkable recall of details, but her difficulty in dealing with hidden agendas and interpersonal conflicts have led her to leave the complex, money-driven dynamics of the ho…

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Rooftops of Tehran, Mahbod Seraji

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Come along as Mahbod Seraji leads us on a familiar coming-of-age journey in a distant land threatened with revolution. At times, humorous, at others, heart-wrenching. Open your experience to the universal truths of Middle Eastern culture and see the world--your world--a little differently ~ You’re bound to recognize your brother, your parents, your…

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Postpartum Depression for Dummies & Pregnant on Prozac, by Dr. Shoshanna Bennett, Ph.D.

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I interviewed Dr. Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D. longer ago than I'd like to admit. To be honest, I ran into some editing issues with the sound quality and some phone interference, so I put it on the back burner. After revisiting the interview and all the excellent info Dr. Shosh offers, I inquired some moms on their interest in the content. Many moms wer…

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EASY ON THE EYES, Jane Porter

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Visit The Words To Mouth Website to Enter to Win a FREE Copy of EASY ON THE EYESEasy on the Eyes (from Jane's Website)At 38, Tiana Tomlinson has made it. America adores her as one of the anchors of America Tonight, a top-rated nightly entertainment and news program. But even with the trappings that come with her elite lifestyle, she feels empty. Ti…

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Episode 125: Cody Marx Bailey, Lead Architect, Andromeda OS 1:56:34

11M ago1:56:34

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Cody Marx Bailey is a co-contributor to Andromeda, the first 100% on-chain operating system for web3. Cody is also the Founder of XRAM Capital, a long-only fundamental crypto asset investment company (dormant).Prior to his involvement in blockchain and crypto assets, he worked as systems engineer, security analyst, and software developer. He had sh…

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Episode 124: Esther Davy, Esther Davy Strategies 1:01:56

11M ago1:01:56

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Esther Davy is an entrepreneur, passionate connector, avid skier and hiker, friend, wife and mother to 3 littles. After a successful sales career, she said goodbye to cushy Corporate America and launched Esther Davy Strategies. They help clients build meaningful connections to give them a competitive edge in the marketplace. They develop and coach …

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Episode 123: Ben Fossen, Adoptees With Guatemalan Roots 1:11:31

12M ago1:11:31

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Ben Fossen is the co-founder and chairman of the board of Adoptees with Guatemalan Roots. Founding in 2019, it is a global community of people adopted from Guatemala. Ben is also an investor and has more recently invested in Mil Alas, a Guatemalan cacao liquor company, where he is a minority owner. His new project is to help Guatemalan adoptees inv…

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Episode 122: Lyne& Uwe, Antigua Cigars, Antigua, Guatemala 1:39:03

1y ago1:39:03

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Lyne & Uwe are the co-founders of Antigua Cigars, located in Antigua, Guatemala. Uwe is originally from Germany; Lyne is originally from Quebec City, Canada. They met a few decades ago while Uwe was living in Canada. Cigars are part of the story that brought them together. For the past 17 years, they have lived in Antigua, Guatemala, and for almost…

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Episode 121: Fernando Pontaza, Invariantes Fund, Guatemala City 1:06:11

1y ago1:06:11

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Fernando Pontaza is the co-founder and managing general partner of Invariantes Fund. As Guatemala’s first venture capital fund and one of the most active venture capital funds in Latin America, Invariantes focuses on connecting founders and investors with the best opportunities across the Americas. Fernando was born and raised in Guatemala City, is…

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Episode 120: Ronak Patel, Patel Digital, and Author of Generation Startup 1:09:26

1y ago1:09:26

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Ronak Patel is the founder & CEO of Patel Digital, a nationwide web solutions company specializing in user experience, SEO, e-commerce, and fundraising. He is also the author of "Generation Startup: Become the CEO of Your Life." Ronak is a a first generation American. His parents came to the United States from India. Ronak started a company at 18 y…

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Episode 119: Erin Collins, Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking 1:12:11

1+ y ago1:12:11

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Erin Collins is the Executive Director of the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking. The Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking is a non-profit organization created by the Florida Legislature to provide funding, support and assistance to the statewide effort to end humantrafficking.Prior to this role, Erin served as the External Affairs Mana…

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Episode 118: Recap of 2022 with Francisco Gonzalez 38:48

1+ y ago38:48

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On Episode 118 of the Agents of Innovation podcast, host Francisco Gonzalez recaps 2022, with quick highlights of the previous 17 episodes released in 2022 and the activities in the Fearless Journeys community, including books and travel. You can watch this full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/f3XGrSEFvO4You can find out more about Fearle…

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Episode 117: Matt Stone, Elvis Presley Tribute Artist 1:37:06

1+ y ago1:37:06

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Matt Stone is 19 years old, skipped college, got married, and performs as an Elvis Tribute Artist. He also does additional work in social media for political and media companies. Born and raised in Palm Beach County, Florida, he now lives in Hobe Sound, Florida. Matt was recently named one of Graceland's Top 10 Elvis Tribute Artists in the World. W…

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Episode 116: Katie Williams, 3 Star Director, Tupperware 1:27:51

1+ y ago1:27:51

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Katie Williams is a 3 Star Director and independent consultant for Tupperware, the built-to-last food storage and innovative kitchen tools that have been enhance cooking and food storage since Earl Tupper developed his first bell-shaped container in 1942 and the brand products were introduced to the public in 1946. Katie is a wife and mother of thr…

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Episode 115: Carter Fowler, Founder & CEO, Agile Brand Lab 1:59:57

1+ y ago1:59:57

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Carter Fowler is the founder & CEO of Agile Brand Lab, a creative agency that creates inch-perfect website messaging that helps entrepreneurs and businesses to get their audience to say "yes" faster. They help you get the words right. Agile Brand Lab was who Francisco Gonzalez host of the Agents of Innovation podcast turned to when he was starting …

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Episode 114: Jean-Yves Aubone, Founder & CEO, Aubone Tennis 1:05:39

1+ y ago1:05:39

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Episode 114 of the Agents of Innovation podcast, hosted by Francisco Gonzalez, features a conversation with Jean-Yves Aubone, founder & CEO of Aubone Tennis. JY was previously on Episode 2 of the Agents of Innovation when we were just getting started in 2015. Since that time, he has had many different experiences, including being on the coaching te…

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Episode 113: Steve Cesari, President, Cesari Companies 1:04:21

2y ago1:04:21

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Episode 113: Steve Cesari, President, Cesari Companies by Francisco GonzalezBy Francisco Gonzalez

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Episode 112: Bart Herbison, Nashville Songwriters Association International 1:00:50

2y ago1:00:50

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Episode 112 of the Agents of Innovation podcast, hosted by Francisco Gonzalez, features a conversation with Bart Herbison, executive director of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI).This full episode is also available to watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/u7Ctlsvc3mYYou can find out more about NSAI at: http://www.nashvillesongw…

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Episode 111: James O'Keefe, Project Veritas 1:18:54

2y ago1:18:54

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On Episode 111 of the Agents of Innovation podcast, host Francisco Gonzalez interviews James O'Keefe, founder & CEO of Project Veritas, a non-profit journalism enterprise that investigates and exposes corruption, dishonesty, self-dealing, waste, fraud, and other misconduct in both public and private institutions to achieve a more ethical and transp…

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Episode 110 Guatemala Series: Juan Luis Lopez & Maria Sofia Castillo, Guatemala City 1:07:32

2y ago1:07:32

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Episode 110 of the Agents of Innovation podcast takes place at the Universidad Francisco Marroquin, where host Francisco Gonzalez spent time as a visiting professor between March 2021 through February 2022.In this episode, he interviews two recent UFM alums: Juan Luis Lopez, co-founder & CEO of Contract Flows, and Maria Sofia Castillo, co-founder &…

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Epsiode 109 Guatemala Series: Universidad Francisco Marroquín, Monica Zelaya & Isabel Moino 1:35:44

2y ago1:35:44

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Episode 109 of the Agents of Innovation podcast takes place at the Universidad Francisco Marroquin, where host Francisco Gonzalez spent time as a visiting professor between March 2021 through February 2022.In this episode, he interviews Monica Zelaya, Dean of the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the Universidad Francisco Marroquin; and also Isabel M…

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Episode 108 Guatemala Series: Beto Reyes, Founder, San Patricio Limon Coffee, Palencia, Guatemala 1:24:25

2y ago1:24:25

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Beto Reyes is the founder and owner of San Patricio Limon coffee, which is in its 25th year and recently achieved 14th place in the Guatemala Cup of Excellence. Mr. Reyes is also in his third term as the mayor of the city of Palencia, Guatemala and has been the head of the conference of mayors for all of Guatemala. We filmed this at their home and …

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Episode 107 Guatemala Series: Carlos Sandoval, President of Guatemala Prospera, Guatemala City 59:23

2y ago59:23

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Carlos Sandoval is the President of Guatemala Prospera, a non-profit, non-partisan and non-religious organization, committed to the objective of strengthening servant leadership and the unity of the sectors of influence to achieve a prosperous country. They work in favor of the transformation of Guatemala, with a focus on the development of values …

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Episode 106 Guatemala Series: Fernando Arias, Founder & Owner, Fernando's Kaffee, Antigua, Guatemala 1:07:21

2y ago1:07:21

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Fernando Arias is the founder and owner of Fernando's Kaffee, a chocolate and coffee shop located in Antigua, Guatemala. For over two decades, Fernando's Kaffee has been the best place to find the finest “drugs” on Earth, which are NOT illegal. They are a coffee roastery and “From Bean to Bar” chocolate factory offering high quality, single origin,…

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Episode 105 Guatemala Series: Alex Kronick, Founder & Owner, Caoba Farms, Antigua, Guatemala 1:02:00

2y ago1:02:00

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Alex Kronick is the founder and owner of Caoba Farms, located in Antigua, Guatemala. Alex founded Caoba Farms in May 2004 and is the farm’s owner and operator. Alex is from Guatemala, and the land (approximately three acres) was formerly used to grow coffee and roses. When Alex took over the property, seeing a need for new varieties of produce in t…

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Episode 104 Guatemala Series: Pierre Ouddane, Founder & Owner, Piedras Surf Shop, Guatemala City 56:46

2y ago56:46

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Pierre Ouddane is the founder & owner of Piedras Surf Shop, located in Guatemala City's Zone 14! While Pierre was mostly raised in Guatemala City, he was born in France and his mother is from El Salvador, a place where he likes to catch the waves!You can watch this full episode on YouTube at:https://youtu.be/wwqxX4u9SsUYou can find more about Piedr…

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Episode 103 Guatemala Series: Diego Jarquin, Chef & Owner, Kabel Restaurant, Guatemala City 1:15:25

2y ago1:15:25

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Diego Jarquin is the chef and owner at Kabel Restaurant, located on the rooftop terrace of the Sixtino II medical building in Guatemala City's Zone 10. Diego was born and raised in Guatemala City and trained in culinary school in Peru. You can find more about Diego Jarquin on Instagram: www.instagram.com/diegoj4Learn about Kabel restaurant at: http…

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Episode 102 Guatemala Series: Alex Buitron, founder of The Curanto Club cigar lounge Guatemala City 1:12:49

2y ago1:12:49

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Alex Buitron was born and raised in Guatemala. He followed his father into the field of law. In 2012, Alex was named Guatemala's ambassador to the Dominican Republic, where he moved to and lived for the next four years. During that time, this lifelong competitive athlete grew to fall in love with the leaf. He then spent some time creating his own c…

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Episode 101 Guatemala Series: Jake Denburg, Owner & Chef of Jakes Restaurant in Guatemala City 1:03:08

2y ago1:03:08

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Jake Denburg moved from the United States to Guatemala in the early 1980s. An artist with a cooking background, he has become one of Central America's top flavor engineers. With the renowned Jakes Restaurant, located in Zone 10 of Guatemala City for more than 34 years, he has become a local icon and his restaurant has is known for food and service …

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