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The Unconventionals Podcast captures real conversations with people who have made their way in life through non-traditional paths, risktakers who staked their future on self-determination and skill. In an exploration of a wide variety of unusual ventures and ‘off the cuff’ professions, the Hong Kong-based and Business developer, Javier Aguilar, meets with Entrepreneurs, Artists, expats and other inspiring people who have been making a name for themselves in Hong Kong, Asia, and around the gl ...
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15 | Here to make a positive change | with entrepreneur James Yau
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Welcome to our podcast episode with James Yau, where we explore innovative solutions for the agriculture industry. Our guest today is a seasoned management consultant with over 24 years of experience working in over 26 countries. He has worked with governments, private sector organizations, family offices, and multinational corporations such as Koc…
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14 | Women of Hong Kong | with founder Sarah Vee
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Episode Summary Sarah Vee is the Founder of Women of Hong Kong, a digital platform that connects women with the common belief that we are stronger together, providing opportunities for women to collaborate and learn from each other’s mistakes and experiences. In the episode, Sarah talks about her journey, the challenges of building a community, per…
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13 | Making people smile | with entrepreneur Benny Cullen
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Benny Cullen is an entrepreneur based in Hong Kong. What characterizes Benny’s business projects is a clear goal: “Making people smile, making people happy.” He accomplishes this through sports and entertainment, TV & Radio, as a DJ and Podcast Host! In the episode, we talk about his journey, the challenges to building different businesses, habits …
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12 | Creating your Dream Life | with Digital Nomad Jaime Pichardo
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Jaime is a Digital Nomad currently based out of Cyprus (for now). With a clear goal to living off his passions while having geographical independence, Jaime shares his story to becoming a Digital Nomad, living in multiple countries while working for different companies simultaneously. In the episode, we talk about his journey, the challenges of a d…
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11 | Building community | with entrepreneur Stephen
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Stephen is the founder of "House Manifest", a residential accelerator for nomadic entrepreneurs. Currently based in Thailand, Stephen shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he is able to live off his passion, building a community of digital nomads. In the episode, we talk about his amazing project and the keys that allow him to get there. In yo…
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10 | Better in bed | with sex coach Sarasense
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Sarasense is certified a sex coach and creator of the Podcast, Better in bed. Sara comes off more like a friend and less like some kind of Sexual Guru who is beyond your comprehension. That’s the way sex talk should be. One of her goals is to “make the world a more sex positive place”, where we can talk openly about our experiences. In this episode…
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09 | The entrepreneurial spirit | with Mahesh Harilela
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Our guest today embodies the entrepreneurial spirit, a creator of companies, a trader, a brand developer, a leading figure in renewable energy, agriculture and education, a Chairman, a CEO, a Board of Directors, and a Commercial Liaison this man has not only climbed the ladder multiple times, but he’s also created a few. Throughout his professional…
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08 | The ultimate journey | with World Traveller Thor
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Thor is travelling to EVERY country in the world WITHOUT flying! Back in 2013, Thor decided to travel around the world and visit every single country without flying. A land and sea journey to a total of 203 countries, which was originally estimated to end in 2018, is now estimated to be completed in 2023. Thor has now visited 195 and is on his way …
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07 | Redefining curiosity | with TEDx Speaker & Podcaster Lou
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Lou is the Co-host of "HomeGrown", a podcast about the Black experience in Hong Kong and Asia. Lou has been an inspiring influence for the Black community, especially in Asia. Her message about using communication to improve relations across cultures and races have helped many people get free of the stigma and stereotypes that have plagued them. Re…
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06 | Cooking your Passion | with Entrepreneur Manu Lee
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Summary Manu Lee is an entrepreneur and founder of Burger Joys & Lucky Smash. Having spent almost a decade in the United States, Manu came home to Hong Kong with the same craving for burgers he had in LA. Unsatisfied with Hong Kong’s options, he decided to create his own burger with the flavours that the city desperately deserved. In this episode, …
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05 | Harness the Power of your Breath | with Psychologist Astrid Merkt
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Summary Astrid Merkt is a Holistic Performance Psychologist & Breathing Specialist based in Hong Kong. With her experience in psychology and her background in yoga and sports, Astrid explains how breath can be your superpower to access and elevate your mental and physical states and improve performance. In this episode, we talk about the relationsh…
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04 | Walk the talk | with Podcaster and Mindset coach Özlem Özkan
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Summary Özlem Özkan is a Mindset coach, host of the “Bridging” podcast and author of the book “The Student”. After living in different countries, transitioning from teaching to the corporate world and now making a name for herself as a podcaster and entrepreneur, she definitely knows how to bring something good to a conversation. In the episode, we…
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03 | Practice makes perfect | with Dating Coach Christian Jørgensen
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Christian Jørgensen is a lifestyle and dating coach, whose goal is to transform his clients into the best version of themselves, shaping their perception to achieve their life goals and attracting to the opposite sex. Located in Denmark, Christian has recently become one of the leading references in the field of lifestyle and dating coaching in his…
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02 | Lessons of a Buddhist monk | with Professor Thomas Patton
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Summary Cornell and Harvard graduate Dr. Thomas Patton is a Professor of Religious Studies at the City University of Hong Kong. His love of researching about religions led him to become a Buddhist monk in Myanmar where he lived in a Temple, and spent much of his time meditating and traveling the country seeking out Buddhist wizards. In this episode…
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01 | Follow your dream | with Football Freestyler Pedro de Oliveira
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Summary The World champion football freestyler and member of Cirque du Soleil Pedro de Oliveira shares his life story that led him to master the art of football freestyle, until becoming a reference in the sport. Pedro tells us about his beginnings in Brazil, competing around the world, all the way to moving to Hong Kong where he started by making …
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The Unconventionals Podcast captures real conversations with people who have made their way in life through non-traditional paths, risktakers who staked their future on self-determination and skill. In an exploration of a wide variety of unusual ventures and ‘off the cuff’ professions, the Hong Kong-based and Business developer, Javier Aguilar, mee…
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