Episode 151: Fergus Hodgson, Author, "The Latin America Red Pill"

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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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Fergus Hodgson is publisher of the Impunity Observer, a geopolitical intelligence service focused on the rule of law and economic development at the nexus of Anglo and Latin America. He is also the founder of Econ Americas LLC, a financial consultancy devoted to alternative investments, stakeholder management, and jurisdictional arbitrage. He is the author of the new book, "The Latin America Red Pill: My Search for Freedom South of the Border." He was born in Hamilton, New Zealand, to a Kiwi father and an Irish-Canadian mother from Calgary, Alberta. Fergus grew up on a sheep and cattle farm and moved to the United States on a rowing scholarship to study economics at Boston University. He is a triple citizen who resides in Fort Collins, Colorado, and has been an expat in seven countries. Given pride in his Anglo-Celtic heritage, he travels frequently to the British Isles. Fergus was our guest on Episode 151 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r3FbV1RBnG4 You can follow him on X at: https://x.com/FergHodgson You can also find out more about his new book, "The Latin America Red Pill" at: https://amzn.to/3OSxjDT Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/

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Episode 155: Julian Castillo, Urban Architect, Siudad, Guatemala City 1:11:44

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Julian Castillo is an urban architect with Siudad, a company in Guatemala City that proclaims that CITY (spelled "Siudad" instead of the grammatically correct "Ciudad") "is a positive mindset to improve city life." They believe that Guatemalan cities have the opportunity to become successful urban hubs, bringing economic prosperity, well-being and health to their citizens and visitors. Siudad is committed to facilitating, educating and empowering Guatemalans to plan, design and build the cities of the future. Julian Castillo was our guest on episode 155 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can learn more about Siudad at: https://siudad.org You can find Julian Castillo online at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julián-castillo-holzheu-9a002599/ You can also WATCH this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/c82rDVMvOUQ Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/…

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Episode 154: Dennis Hulbert, Machaira Entertainment, Montana 41:38

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Dennis Hulbert has had a very successful career for 39 years with the U.S.D.A Forest Service as the Region 5 Aviation Officer representing California and Pacific Islands. After retiring he began to focus on his lifelong passion as a musician and his work with the music group that he founded 33 years ago, Machaira. Working with such notable musicians as John McFee from Doobie Brothers, Billy Kirchen from Commander Cody, Dennis is looking to take his band to a new level. This current journey is allowing Dennis the opportunity to work/record with many great players: Marc Russo- from Doobie Brothers, Mic Gillette from Tower Of Power, Michael Hossack- from Doobie Brothers, Brent Bourgeois from Bourgeois Tagg, Scott Joss from Merle Haggard, and Keith Edwards from Ricky Skaggs, to name a few. Dennis is devoting his time to developing and managing the Machaira band and the Go Girls of Machaira. Along with co-managing Machaira Entertainment, a multi facet entertainment endeavor. Dennis was our guest on Episode 154 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. Learn more about him and his band Machaira at: https://www.coopdeville.com and their YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2eojoSgKJKcF_FzMd-iTg You can watch this full episode on YouTube podcast: https://youtu.be/O2IJrOYxJs8 Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also learn more about how to join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/ 0:00 Episode Intro 2:46 Introducing Dennis Hulbert 3:16 Work for the U.S. Forest Service 4:58 Innovating in the fire retardant space 7:43 Be a good team leader 8:22 The inspiration to go into the U.S. Forestry Service 9:12 Aviation Officer in California and Pacific Islands 11:24 Early days learning music 13:02 Faith music, tours of Russia, American diplomacy 14:00 Surround yourself with good people 14:14 Over 40 people have been in the band, world tours, top guest artists 14:35 Nonprofit band, have never charged a penny 15:25 Taking band to the next level 16:10 11-person band, seasoned professionals, and a movie 18:09 A future reality TV show? 19:03 California, Montana, and tours 19:46 New album: Life is a Rock and Roll Circus 21:51 The business of music 26:25 Profiles of other band members 30:52 The origin of the band name, "Machaira" 32:30 New album releases March 2025 and live shows 34:45 Cover of Elvis Presley "Saved" 35:15 Agent of Innovation Matt Stone as Elvis 37:00 Learn by doing, never miss a gig, and practice 39:50 Keys to success…

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Episode 153: Nick Bourdon, Reef Arches, Miami, Florida 55:52

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Nick was our guest on Episode 153 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can find him on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasbourdon You can learn more about Reef Arches at: https://reefarches.com Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/lteqI8n6yu8 You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/ 0:00 Episode Intro 2:25 Intro to Nick Bourdon and Reef Arches 3:40 How Reef Arches solves the problem of beach erosion 5:55 How humans reacted to beach erosion before Reef Arches 7:18 How Reef Arches was conceived and patent achieved 9:19 Being an entrepreneur within a larger company, Hedrick Brothers Construction 15:35 Partnering with local governments in Florida 19:45 Ripple effects across the economy 24:51 Reef Arch construction material and design 29:05 Nick Bourdon's early life and education 32:00 Nick's habits and daily routine 34:02 Transporting Reef Arches 35:00 Nick's first job 36:30 The freedom of being an entrepreneur 37:30 Innovating within a company 48:12 Mentorship 49:20 The ideal customers and products 51:40 Facing the competition 52:43 Global economic solutions 54:10 Last words…

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Episode 152: Ed Moore, President-Emeritus, Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida 1:06:47

10 weeks ago1:06:47

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Edwin H. (Ed) Moore, Ph.D., is the President-Emeritus of the Independent Colleges and Universities ofFlorida, a Tallahassee based association of 30 private, not for profit colleges and universities. He led the Association from 2003 until 2019. He also served as the Executive Director of the Higher EducationFacilities Finance Authority in Florida and as Chief Executive Officer of the Florida Independent College Fund, a non-profit organization. Over his career he has served in leadership roles in both legislative and executive branches, in the private sector and in several not for profit organizations. He is a recognized policy expert. He has served in many significant positions in a wide array of policy arenas, including education, insurance, healthcare, mental health, criminal justice, and many other areas. As Florida recovered from Covid related issues he was asked to serve as Executive Director of the RESET Florida Task Force, helping to develop action plans to bolster the Florida economy. He authored "The Speakers Vol. II, a history of the Speakers of the Florida House of Representatives." Ed was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to serve as a member of the Florida Commission on Ethics and previously to the Florida Constitution mandated Government Efficiency Task Force. He currently serves as a Trustee for the HCA Florida Capital Hospital, and as a member of the Florida Historic Capitol Foundation Board of Directors. He is a frequent guest on The Morning Show with Preston Scott, The Ed Dean Show, The Usual Suspects, and several other state outlets. Ed earned a BS and an MSPA in the 1970’s from Florida State University, the master’s while working full-time. He had previously earned an AA from Broward Junior College while working full-time. After he sold his company and returned to Florida in 1999, he both worked full-time and pursued and earned his Ph.D. from FSU. He has been married to Kathleen Armstrong Moore for 50 years. They have four adult children and eight wonderful grandchildren. They reside in Tallahassee. Ed was our guest on Episode 152 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can follow him on X at: https://x.com/AFloridian You can also watch this podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vy4pXUfsTHc Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast Subscribe to this channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRFF3p8qmrEG4l4uR1BDZQg You can also subscribe to the Fearless Journeys travel channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwAHpA_AXxBafhI2jH8_rtg You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/…

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Episode 151: Fergus Hodgson, Author, "The Latin America Red Pill" 1:21:38

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Episode 150: Anisa Mirza, Founder& CEO, Litnerd 1:14:37

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Anisa Mirza is the founder and CEO of Litnerd, a K-8 reading and writing program. Litnerd creates original IP with their partner brands and turns them into books, media and learning curriculum, layered with an AI personalized tutor to help kids become authors and creators of IP and brand content. Their product format is a Social and Gamified - with a live weekly community meetup and monthly e-tournaments. Anisa is also a 2x Y Combinator and venture-backed founder. She is also a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and boootstrapped her first startup from 0 to 2.5Mill ARR (exited). As an immigrant to America, running a women and minority owned business, Anisa takes special pride in seeing the impact Litnerd has in producing superior learning outcomes for students. Anisa was our guest on Episode 150 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r7sOLuk0-eA You can follow Anisa on X at: https://x.com/TheAnisaMirza You can also find out more about Litnerd at: https://www.litnerd.com Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/…

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Episode 149: Ernest Scheyder, Senior Correspondent, Reuters, Author, The War Below, Miami Book Fair 31:17

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Ernest Scheyder is an award-winning journalist, author, and senior correspondent for Reuters. He specializes in distilling complex topics for a wide range of audiences, including and especially everyday consumers directly affected by regulatory, political, and industry transitions. In 2024, he published the widely acclaimed book, "The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives" (One Signal/Simon & Schuster), a human-focused narrative exploring the people that live on the energy transition’s front lines and an urgent guide to the rapidly growing critical minerals supply chain. The book was named a top pick by Fortune’s editors and earned plaudits from The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Marketplace, Barron’s, WBUR’s On Point, Science magazine, The Christian Science Monitor, BBC World, Kirkus (starred review) and many others. Energy historian Daniel Yergin declared the book “vividly captures the physical and political landscape over which the future is being fought.” Ernest was our guest on Episode 149 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can also watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ClJUJpwqGak You can learn more about Ernest Scheyder and his book at: https://www.ernestscheyder.com Ernest will have two appearances in Miami during the Miami Book Fair: Saturday, November 23 Panelist, National Book Award Long List Top 10 List Recipient for Non-Fiction, Room 8301, moderated by Ruth Dickey Sunday, November 24 1:00 PM in the AI Center Find more details about the Miami Book Fair at: https://www.miamibookfair.com Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast Subscribe to this channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRFF3p8qmrEG4l4uR1BDZQg You can also subscribe to the Fearless Journeys travel channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwAHpA_AXxBafhI2jH8_rtg You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/…

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Episode 148: Joseph Yonke, Fine Painter, Miami, Florida 1:08:38

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Joseph Yonke is a fine painter based in Brickell, Miami, Florida. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Penn State University. He grew up painting, inspired by his grandfather, who is also an artist. Today, at nearly 25 years old, Joe is a painter who is known for his neo-abstract expressionism. Joe is a successful full-time artist, who often works 100 hours a week. Joe was our guest on Episode 148 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can learn more about his work and find his art at: https://yonkeart.com. For special care, please let him know that you learned about his work on the Agents of Innovation podcast! You can follow him on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/jryonke/ You can also watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uIfYgRYyZHY Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/…

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Episode 147: James O'Keefe, Director, Line In The Sand; Founder & CEO, O'Keefe Media Group 21:27

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James O'Keefe is the Director of the new full-length feature film, a documentary called "Line In The Sand." It is available to stream on the Tucker Carlson Network. Watch the film here: https://tuckercarlson.com/line-in-the-sand James is also the founder & CEO of O'Keefe Media Group. Learn more here: https://okeefemediagroup.com/ James was our guest on Episode 147 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can also check out our previous podcat with James on Episode 111 of the Agents of Innovation podcast (filmed in January 2022). You can connect with James on X @JamesOKeefeIII You can also watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tLHkHMmqrPE Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/…

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Episode 146: James Fishback, Co-founder & Chief Investment Officer, Azoria 1:01:53

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James T. Fishback is the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Azoria, a multi-asset investment firm. Prior to Azoria, he served as the Head of Macro at Greenlight Capital, a hedge fund founded by David M. Einhorn. James was our guest on Episode 146 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can connect with James on X @j_fishbackand also through his website: http://headofmacro.com You can also watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jVU9E4LY9PA Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/…

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Episode 145: Evan Rally "Captain Sidd," Ride of Passage, Chiang Mai, Thailand 1:09:09

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Evan Rally is the founder of Ride of Passage. Evan knows Thailand well - riding across the country 20k+ kilometers a year. When he’s not on two wheels, he’s an active participant in the Chiang Mai SEO community while building the Ride of Passage and It’s Better On The Road in to premier adventure travel companies. Evan was our guest on Episode 145 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can also watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MIV1-X7MhHU You can connect with Evan on X @CaptainSidd and also through his website: https://www.rideofpassage.live/ Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/…

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Episode 144: Francesco Voltarel, Miami Dade College, Class of 2024 1:07:05

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Francesco Voltarel was born to Italian parents when they were living in the United States. However, he lived his entire life in Italy. After he completed his school in Italy, he took a gap year before entering college. He took an opportunity to move to Miami, where he had family. He spent the next year working several jobs in the hospitality industry, and saved money. Instead of returning to Italy, he enrolled at Miami Dade College, where he recently graduated as part of the class of 2024, earning a 4.0 GPA and graduating with the highest honors. While there, he interned at the Ideas Center at Miami Dade College, developing skills, experience, and connections. He also learned from mentors. He was recently accepted to Cornell University, where he will begin work towards his Bachelor's degree this fall. In the meantime he is working a full-time internship at City National Bank in Miami. Francesco's story is a true American Dream story that is still in progress. Learn more about his journey here in episode 144 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/h1bBMMgVnOA You can connect with Francesco on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-voltarel/ Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: / innovationradio Twitter: / agentinnovation Facebook: / agentsofinnovationpodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/…

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Episode 143: Vance, My Latin Life, Mexico 57:13

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Vance is the founder & owner of My Latin Life. He was born and raised in Canada and holds dual Canadian and U.S. Citizenships as well as residences in a number of Latin American countries. He currently lives in a small city in Mexico. Vance was our guest on Episode 143 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/3zvV0Izs4X0 In this episode you can learn: * What it’s like to work remotely from Latin America * Why it’s important to get started as an entrepreneur at a younger age * Why it’s important to have a solid remote income stream before you go and work and live from another country * Why having skills with the computer will help you work remotely easier * Some of the cultural differences between Latin America and the US * How reading Tim Ferris’ The Four Hour Workweek inspired Vance to optimize his lifestyle * How to make money and see the world * Different ways to travel * How to earn in dollars, spend in pesos and how to best take advantage of geo arbitrage * How to obtain multiple residencies and citizenships * Why health care in Latin America is better than the U.S. & Canada -* How living in Latin America gives Bitcoin and crypto investors more freedom You can connect with Vance at: https://mylatinlife.com/join/ and also follow My Latin Life on X: https://x.com/MyLatinLife You can listen to Francisco Gonzalez as a guest on the My Latin Life podcast here: https://youtu.be/r8ibX0XeHrU?si=QJzK_jOgRsrhjItn Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast Subscribe to this channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRFF3p8qmrEG4l4uR1BDZQg You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/…

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Episode 142: Gaby Vivas, Global Spanish & Global Portuguese 41:09

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Gaby Vivas is the founder & owner of Global Spanish & Global Portuguese. Gaby is originally from Venezuela. She finished high school in France, where she lived for a year. She then emigrated from Venezuela to Colombia, from where she first invested in Bitcoin in 2017. Later, in 2019, she lived in Russia for a year. Just before the pandemic shut the world down, she returned to Colombia. That's where she met her boyfriend Jerz (Featured on episode #141) and from where founded and leads Global Spanish & Global Portuguese. These entities help connect instructors with those who are trying to learn Spanish and Portuguese, through an online language school that operates as a subscription service. Email: fearlessjourneysLLC@gmail.com for a 10% OFF Coupon Code by putting "Global Spanish" or "Global Portuguese" in the subject line. Gaby was our guest on Episode 142 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. This podcast was recorded in Buenos Aires, Argentina. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/RSlu0k6VmnA You can connect with Gaby on X @GabyVivasBTC and also through her websites: https://global-spanish.com and https://globalportuguese.co Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast Subscribe to this channel here: www.youtube.com/channel/UCRFF3p8qmrEG4l4uR1BDZQg You can also subscribe to the Fearless Journeys travel channel at: www.youtube.com/channel/UCwAHpA_AXxBafhI2jH8_rtg You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: www.fearlessjourneys.org/…

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Episode 141: Jerz Chrysler, The Jerz Way, American expat in Latin America 47:19

46 weeks ago47:19