The Oceanriders Podcast

Dr. Sylvia Earle is a National Geographic Society Resident Explorer, Oceanographer, Author, Lecturer, and “Oceandiver”. She was awarded “Her Deepness” by the New York Times magazine for her amazing underwater expeditions. In September 1979, Dr. Earle set the world record for untethered diving. In 1990-1992, she became the first woman to serve as the Chief Scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). And in 1998 she became the first female resident explorer at the National Geographic Society. Dr. Earle’s achievements are truly beyond counting, however one of her most notable contributions was helping others become aware of the importance of the ocean to earth and everything in it, including us. 
This week, Dr. Earle shares her interesting action-packed journey in the deepest, darkest, and coldests part of the world- the ocean. She also shares how we, humans, have assisted in changing the nature of nature, how this society is encouraging disruptive behaviours, and what obligations we have towards planetary health. Dr. Earle has founded Mission Blue with the aim to help the world move from decline to recovery. The goal is to protect 30% of the ocean waters by 2030, and expand this campaign until the ocean and everything in it is secure. Tune in and find out how this is being done through HOPE Spot projects and what you can do to actively support earth’s rehabilitation and transformation.  
The earth is not a supermarket. We used to get our needs from our environment for free, but not anymore. We are paying dearly for the years of exploitation done through the devastating effects of climate change. Discover what superpower is in your disposal right here and now to impact nature and make this world a better place! 
 
Highlights: 
04:32 Meet the Queen of Ocean Divers 
11:29 Ocean Health Update
16:05 Nature is Not a Supermarket  
22:31 The Ocean’s Worst Enemy
30:28 Mission Blue 
40:09 Grab the Chance to Make a Difference
47:54 Work with the Natural Systems 
54:28 Protect the Earth
58:29 Take Care of the Planetary Chemistry 
 
Resources: 
Book
National Geographic Ocean: A Global Odyssey by Dr. Sylvia Earle
 
 
Today's guest is the Queen of Oceanriders. Her name is Dr. Sylvia Earle. And if you've been to National Geographic documentaries, you're bound to have seen her exploring the deep seas in neoprene or some kind of futuristic submarine. In fact, for me, Sylvia is practically a member of my family. My kids used to watch her Nat Geo documentaries, so her soft voice has always been a soothing soundtrack to my early years of parenthood. You may recognize her voice from the documentary Seaspiracy where she played a major role in explaining why we need to protect our ocean creatures. Dr. Sylvia Earle has studied the deep sea and its creatures from the day she dipped her toes into the ocean as a child. She's been the first woman to break world records in the deep with either special diving suits she designed, submarines she built, or by living in underwater vessels for weeks. For making submarines to charging the ocean floors of Google Earth, Sylvia has been involved in every possible way. But Sylvia's life didn't start exploring oceans, she's actually held positions of US administrations, and she regularly meets with world leaders. So all I can say is, it's a true honor to have Sylvia visit me on The Oceanriders Podcast. 
 
“Protect what remains of the natural world and do everything you can to give back to restore what's been damaged and lost. Do it as if your life depends on it, because it does!” -Dr. Sylvia Earle
 
Sylvia still spends most of her time in or under the oceans, writing books, or running her nonprofits, Mission Blue, which is helping achieve the goal of protecting 30% of the world's oceans by 2030. Sylvia joins me today in this episode to talk about her latest book, National Geographic Ocean, a sea Odyssey that came out this week. But I must admit, we do get a bit sidetracked and explore some fascinating details of Sylvia's life. So if you love the ocean, you'll adore Sylvia. 
I hope you enjoy this episode.
Take care, have fun, and enjoy the waves.
 
Ciao,
Imi
 
Connect with Dr. Sylvia: 
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram 
LinkedIn
Pinterest
 
Quotes:
10:50 “Humans have had such a profound impact on the nature of nature.” -Dr. Sylvia Earle 
12:41 “We do have superpowers, but the greatest superpower is knowing. It's only right about now that we are beginning to understand the consequences of our actions and are motivated to do something about it.” -Dr. Sylvia Earle
16:05 “We do know what to do, it's just having the will to take this seriously… The reality is, we cannot do it in 24 hours but we certainly can not wait any longer..” -Dr. Sylvia Earle  
19:30 “Nature is a library. It should not be regarded as a supermarket.” -Dr. Sylvia Earle  
23:13 “With a billion dollars, we cannot make even one tuna. We need to think differently about the value of the ocean to our existence and the value of life in the ocean.” -Dr. Sylvia Earle  
29:10 “Viruses don't care anything about our art, or music, or our desire to live. We're just a habitat.” -Dr. Sylvia Earle
30:49 “We can be right now, that powerful generation.  What we do or fail to do will determine the future of life on Earth, ours very much included. We can be that agent of change.” -Dr. Sylvia Earle
39:22 “Nature keeps us alive. How much of your heart do you want to protect?” -Dr. Sylvia Earle
40:56 “Look at the everyday decisions that you make. You've got a chance to make a difference!” -Dr. Sylvia Earle
41:21 “We're paying dearly for our lack of understanding, but there's no excuse anymore. Now we know.” -Dr. Sylvia Earle
45:42 “Ocean is where the action is.” -Dr. Sylvia Earle
47:19 “Get out there and start protecting what we love the most- the oceans and life itself.” -Imi Barnaeud
49:21 “We are connected to not just life on earth as it currently exists, but life on earth as it has existed through all previous history. We're the beneficiaries of this long history that has shaped Earth into a habitable spacecraft.” -Dr. Sylvia Earle
51:32 “The words respect and dignity are closely aligned. And they are absolutely vital to finding our way going forward.” -Dr. Sylvia Earle
52:26 “A wave doesn't happen with a single drop of water. It takes a lot of troughs of water to make a wave. And here we are!” -Dr. Sylvia Earle
54:31 “Protect what remains of the natural world and do everything you can to give back to restore what's been damaged and lost. Do it as if your life depends on it because it does!” -Dr. Sylvia Earle
55:43 “Act as if you are able to make a difference because you're the only one who has control over you.” -Dr. Sylvia Earle
 
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What would you do if your best friend's parents gave you their son's remains and invested you with a quest? Would you take a leap into the unknown and go on a 10 month road trip through Latin America in search of the perfect wave? This is what my guest, Cory Belyea, did to honour his friend Mike.
In the process, Cory had some incredible adventures in his hand-me-down Nissan Pathfinder, with Mike's benevolent spirit shining on him at all times.  In this episode, Cory tells us all about his adventure, the kind of person Mike was and the outcome : dozens of priceless friendships, setting up a language school in Panama, and a wonderful surf story that he published after his travels: The Pathfinder Diaries, Tales Sculpted by the Sea 
This is an episode about friendship, taking risks and embracing the unknown.  I'm sure you will be fascinated by Cory's story and inspired to pick up a copy of his book, The Pathfinders Diaries: Tales Sculpted by The Sea.
There's a great deal of humanity in this episode, and at this time, the world needs more adventurous surf stories like his.
Links
Connect with Cory Belyea on Instagram
Website : Escuela Sin Fronteras
Get a copy of The Pathfinder Diaries : Tales Sculpted by the Sea on Lulu
Get a copy of The Pathfinder Diaries : Tales Sculpted by the Sea on Amazon
About The Oceanriders Podcast
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See you next time, in the meantime, take care, have fun and enjoy the waves!
Ciao

If you love multi-genre music, surfing, and travel, you'll love Mitch King. Mitch goes back to his memories as a young boy going on road trips with his family with music playing in the background. Little did he know that this was the window of his future. He loved music but never saw himself walking down that road until he saw Australian singer Kim Churchill perform. With his passion awakened and his dreams starting to take shape, he started his first steps towards his goal. At 15, he started busking on the weekends and set on his path to writing and playing songs. Today, he's living life doing what he loves because at the end of the day, only the things that matter, matter when you're on your deathbed. 
This week, Mitch walks us into the life of a musician. Mitch relates how taking little steps towards your goal eventually lead you to where you want to be in life. If you see yourself walking the path of a musician, listen to Mitch’s advice on getting into creative mode, writing lyrics, adding a variety of musical instruments into your mix, and playing as a one-man-band. He also talks about how surfing can be a nice break and therapy after a busy schedule, energy-filled concert, or just dealing with the stresses of life. And for the highlights, Mitch shares with us his philosophy in life, that can resonate with everyone trying to figure out how to best live the only life we are given. Not everyone dares to paddle out and ride a wave because of whatever reasons. But those who do, know that joy comes from facing the very thing that many people fear. If you live life the way you surf waves, you’ll be in a much better place.
 
Highlights: 
00:55 When We Didn’t Know About COVID-19 
04:00 A Surfer Born from the Inland
10:56 Life Goal: Sustainable & Comfortable Life
19:07 What Not to do When You're in Creation Mode
22:10 If You Want to be a Musician… 
26:26 Enhance Your Music with Musical Instruments 
32:33 It's All About Surfing the Waves
41:27 2 Ears
 
Hi Oceanriders! I hope you're well. This episode today is a conversation with Mitch King. The story behind this episode goes back to when COVID-19 wasn't a thing, and when we could all travel safely and freely. And we even used to be able to make plans. Rewind 11 months back, and I was having the best surf trip ever in Byron Bay. One of the things I love most about Australia is there's definitely a culture for music. And in particular, in Byron Bay. This magical place seems to attract the musicians I absolutely love. For those who've never been there, every evening, you get spoiled with the most amazing live concerts speckled in on the streets. On one evening, we got attracted to inexplicable energy on-site. Mitch King was playing in his one-man-band stuff, and he had managed to attract such a dense crowd that people were pouring off the pavement onto the street. Mitch was performing his debut hit Coming Back, and the audience was on fire. 
"We sometimes take life seriously. And in the end, you realize, you don't need to stress about every sort of thing. Live a life that's relaxed and happy. That's a cool way of looking at what matters when you come to the end of life." -Mitch King
From that moment on, I just did my research and found out that Mitch was a surfer too. So I made a commitment to invite him to the podcast. Fast-forward a few months, and I was talking to his manager and exchanging questions and calendars. And it's taken over nine months for this conversation to happen. So I'm very humbled that Mitch considered coming on the podcast, especially when you hear about his story and track record. So today's conversation was held on either side of the planet- me in my office here in France, and Mitch in his van in Broken Head, just outside Byron Bay. This conversation is about being a musician, chipping away,y, and doing what you love. And I'm sure that like me, you'll love Mitchell's philosophy and the person he is.
I hope you enjoy this episode.
Take care, have fun, and enjoy the waves.
 
Ciao,
Imi
 
Connect with Mitch:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube
 
 
Quotes:
04:08 "Surfing gives a sense of freedom. It's a place to unwind and let off a bit of steam." -Mitch King
13:47 "If it's a good thing that happens, cool. And if nothing happens, cool." -Mitch King
18:17 "Recording is like a trust relationship;: you need to feel really comfortable with the producer." -Mitch King
20:12 "When you're in the creation mode, don't take things too seriously." -Mitch King
22:17 "The trickiest thing is the lyrics. When you want to have that passion to finish the song, it genuinely is sort of based on you caring about the subject of the song. So if you're passionate about what you're singing about, then you finish it more quickly." -Mitch King
23:24 "If you want to be a musician who can keep writing, train yourself to be a writer where you don't have to worry about the old stuff.” -Mitch King
33:28 "We sometimes take life seriously. And in the end, you realize, you don't need to stress about every sort of thing. Live a life that's relaxed and happy. That's a cool way of looking at what matters when you come to the end of life." -Mitch King
 
SHARE THE LOVE: SUPPORT THE  OCEANRIDERS PODCAST
The Oceanriders Podcast is a passion project and, if you like it, you can support it in several ways:
 
1: Share your love for this podcast on iTunes by giving it a few stars, or a review. Better still, subscribe. Anything in this direction increases my ranking and lets more people hear about my fascinating guests and how they are busting the surfing stereotype
 
2: Comment, and join the conversation on social media. You will find links to my social media accounts on theoceanriderspodcast.com
 
Alternatively, you can connect with me on:
Instagram: @theoceanriderspodcast
Facebook:  @theoceanriderspodcast 
Twitter: @ImiPodcast
 
3: Join me for an episode or sponsor my podcast! Just send an email to [email protected]  with a quick bio and I’ll take care of the rest.
4: I have created an online merch shop, called the Oceanriders Shop.  It has a collection of t-shirts, sweatshirts, greetings cards, and wall art for all types of budgets, so be sure to check them out on theoceanridersshop.com. 
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Michael Hamilton loves surfing so much that every decision he makes revolves around surfing and travel. He loved the ocean as a kid, and growing up, he saw the ocean as a part of who he is. Michael founded Live Swell with Maria Feurer, his business partner/life partner, who is also an ocean enthusiast like him. Michael used his experience in real estate combined with their passion for the coastal life to create the perfect getaway that feels like home. 
In this conversation, Michael shares how he was able to build a recognized status in the vacation rentals world. Being in real estate for many years, Michael gives expert advice in purchasing a property, appraising for value, solving the equity problem, and being financially literate. We also learn insider tips and wisdom in managing debt, having a model for your business, offering top quality services, welcoming guests, creating your listings, booking psychology, crafting unique experiences for your guests, and protecting against losses. More and more people are already embarking on their journey to experience what life has to offer. If you're tired of the traditional 9-5 route, tune in and hear how to live a balanced life- and that means living the rad ocean life! Don’t live just to exist. Live, and actually live.
Episode Highlights: 
02:36 Get What You Want Out of Life
08:33 Is Money the Problem?  
17:27 The Live Swell Proven Process 
25:00 The Secret Service
31:34 Tips on Welcoming Guests and Doing Your Listings
35:36 How to Use NLP to Get Bookings 
41:13 Protect Against Losses 
47:51 Choose Balance Living
 
Hi Oceanriders, and welcome to Episode 56 of The Oceanriders Podcast! I hope you're doing well, and that you're staying healthy and getting a daily dose of seawater. A lot of us, oceanriders, have to travel to the coast to score their coastal waves, and in some cases, the coasts can be further away down the road. I don't know about you, but in booking hotels for my holiday destinations, I've almost always booked holiday rentals instead. Even when Airbnb didn't exist, I've used holiday rentals. I've even rented out my own house a few times on Airbnb, and that's why I found today's conversation so helpful and insightful.
“Making the choice to not have to go to a 9-5 provided a lot of freedom. Choosing a path like this is, there's more freedom, but there's also more responsibility.” -Michael Hamilton
Today, my guest is Michael Hamilton, who is the co-founder of Live Swell. He's a surfer and is based in the Outer Banks USA. Michael has created a self-maintaining super host holiday rental business. He's turned holiday rentals and property investment into an art and has been awarded Airbnb Super Host status for the past five years. His model is so successful that he even wrote a book about it. So quite naturally, I was interested in finding out his tips and tricks to make a holiday rental property a success and to create a business model that turns out passive income indefinitely. Wouldn't that be a dream for you too? In this conversation, Michael takes us through his journey and gives us expert tips on how to create a successful short rental property business. 
I hope you enjoy this episode.
Take care, have fun, and enjoy the waves.
 
Ciao,
Imi
 
Connect with Michael: 
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
 
 
Resource Links:
Books
Vacation Rental Confidential by Michael Hamilton
Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman
The E-Myth: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It by Michael Gerber
The Customer Service Revolution: Overthrow Conventional Business, Inspire Employees, and Change by John R. Dijulius III
Secret Service: Hidden Systems That Deliver Unforgettable Customer Service by John R. Dijulius III
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss, et al.
Freebies
Get 20% Discount when you order at The Oceanriders Shop 
Use Discount Code: BETHECHANGE20
 
Quotes:
08:54 “A lot of times, it's not necessarily money that is somebody's issue- it's somebody's education around money.” -Michael Hamilton
10:00 “When we're purchasing the property, we're buying it with value in it.” -Michael Hamilton
14:12 “Debt is like fire and water. Fire is great to heat your house and cook food, but it could also be a disaster scenario, as in California. Water is the same thing. It's important for life, but it can also take people's lives. So debt, if it's used wisely is an accelerator of wealth.” -Michael Hamilton
17:36 “We want to develop a process for our business because it's easier to have a model to do something if you want to replicate it rather than try to reinvent the wheel every single time.”  -Michael Hamilton
19:21 “At the end of the day, the money supports the mission. So any business needs to be able to make money to survive and continue.” -Michael Hamilton
21:30 “It's a lot more fun to work on a business than working in a business.” -Michael Hamilton
23:12 “Money can be raised but time is the great equalizer.” -Michael Hamilton
32:07 “Make your listing accurate and don't make the expectations too much outside of what the actual impression is going to be.” -Michael Hamilton
32:26 “Accuracy is kindness.” -Michael Hamilton
33:06 “The customers that have complaints are typically the ones that are giving you the stuff that people wouldn't tell you.” -Michael Hamilton
34:01 “Your listing is like a newspaper or a billboard. The first thing is, it has to be as catchy... in the thumbnail image and also your title.”  -Michael Hamilton
37:34 “Match the right guest with the right property.” -Michael Hamilton
48:12 “Making the choice to not have to go to a 9-5 provided a lot of freedom. Choosing a path like this is, there's more freedom, but there's also more responsibility.” -Michael Hamilton
 
 
SHARE THE LOVE: SUPPORT THE  OCEANRIDERS PODCAST
The Oceanriders Podcast is a passion project and, if you like it, you can support it in a number of ways:
1: Share your love for this podcast on iTunes by giving it a few stars, or a review. Better still, subscribe. Anything in this direction increases my ranking and lets more people hear about my fascinating guests and how they are busting the surfing stereotype
2: Comment, and join the conversation on social media. You will find links to my social media accounts on theoceanriderspodcast.com
Alternatively, you can connect with me on:
Instagram: @theoceanriderspodcast
Facebook:  @theoceanriderspodcast 
Twitter: @ImiPodcast
3: Join me for an episode or sponsor my podcast! Just send an email to [email protected]  with a quick bio and I’ll take care of the rest.
4: I have created an online merch shop, called the Oceanriders Shop.  It has a collection of t-shirts, sweatshirts, greetings cards, and wall art for all types of budgets, so be sure to check them out on theoceanridersshop.com.

Meet Martin Dunn, a Professional Surf Coach and an International Surf Trainer. He’s been in the field for more than 3 decades now and will still be in the years to come. He  has coached a variety of audiences, from moms and older ones to champions and winning teams. Martin believes that every person should be given an equal chance to experience the waves and be a better surfer. Today, he’s out to provide the wisdom, tools, and resources for surfers to find the joy and recognition they deserve.
In this episode, we talked about Martin’s own journey- his sacrifices, risks, challenges, and rewards. Martin also shares with us valuable surfing techniques on: achieving balance, gaining speed especially on smaller waves, and combining manoeuvres. He also talks about the most important thing that a surfer must do before paddling out and the biomechanics of a perfect cutback. If you are a surf coach, you may also want to hear expert advice on how to provide instructions, communicate according to your learner’s perspective, and help them face the pressure and frustrations that come with being in the professional league. Don’t trust everything on the web! Tune in and find reliable sources to take your surfing on a higher level!
 
Episode Highlights:
05:00 The Life of a Professional Surf Coach
10:49 Before You Paddle Out!
17:41 The Biomechanics of a Perfect Cutback
26:55 Catching Waves Techniques
32:33 Be the Surfer of Your Dreams
39:52 Reliable Resources to Become a Better Surfer
46:42 The Surfer’s Real Journey
53:11 When and How to Give Advice
 
Now that housekeeping is out of the way, I'm really excited to introduce you to a worldwide legend. His name is Martin Dunn, and he is my guest today. Martin has been influencing worldwide professional surfing for the past 35 years. He's a Professional Surf Coach who has taken his students to the summit. He is the driving force behind the success of team Australia and Team Peru's surfing team and over 20 WCT pro surfers too, such as Julian Wilson, Carissa Moore, Sally Fitzgibbon, and his own son Ben Dunn, just to name a few. So if you grew up learning to surf in Australia, you are bound to have also come across one of his booklets on surfing drills. He started his career by writing a thesis about the perfect cutback. So in essence, Martin is the man. 
“You can make the big time if you have a certain level of talent but also the work ethic to work harder. You need to learn how to lose a lot before you start winning and get to the big time. Someone who hasn't got that package of skills hasn't got that skill.” -Martin Dunn
So today, we get to know Martin a bit better and find out how he innovated way before the others and became a professional surf coach. Martin also lets us in on a few tips to improve our own surfing. We also get to discover Martin's latest surfer-related project whose ambition is to make us all better surfers. So without further ado, please enjoy my conversation with Martin Dunn.
I hope you enjoy this episode.
Take care, have fun, and enjoy the waves.
 
Ciao,
Imi
 
Connect with Martin:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
YouTube
 
 
Resource Links:
Books
Stoked by Bob McTavish
Freebies
Try Martin Dunn’s Surf Coaching  7-Day Trial
 
Quotes:
11:25 “If you have a chance, get out while you can.” -Martin Dunn
15:29 “What's perfectly correct one day can be perfectly incorrect the next.” -Martin Dunn
22:19 “The act of being a coach is to bring instructions into a user-friendly model that people can understand.” -Martin Dunn
33:55 “You can't create a change for better surfing overnight. There is a journey and people need to understand that.”  -Martin Dunn
34:07 “People are fit enough to surf.”  -Martin Dunn
47:30 “You can make the big time if you have a certain level of talent but also the work ethic to work harder. You need to learn how to lose a lot before you start winning and get to the big time. Someone who hasn't got that package of skills hasn't got that skill.” -Martin Dunn
52:17 “One bad coaching session is like going to a restaurant and having one bad meal. Just one bad meal is all it takes to destroy a reputation.” -Martin Dunn
 
SHARE THE LOVE: SUPPORT THE  OCEANRIDERS PODCAST
The Oceanriders Podcast is a passion project and, if you like it, you can support it in a number of ways:
 
1: Share your love for this podcast on iTunes by giving it a few stars, or a review. Better still, subscribe. Anything in this direction increases my ranking and lets more people hear about my fascinating guests and how they are busting the surfing stereotype
 
2: Comment, and join the conversation on social media. You will find links to my social media accounts on theoceanriderspodcast.com
 
Alternatively, you can connect with me on:
Instagram: @theoceanriderspodcast
Facebook:  @theoceanriderspodcast 
Twitter: @ImiPodcast
 
3: Join me for an episode or sponsor my podcast! Just send an email to [email protected]  with a quick bio and I’ll take care of the rest.
4: I have created an online merch shop, called the Oceanriders Shop.  It has a collection of t-shirts, sweatshirts, greetings cards, and wall art for all types of budgets, so be sure to check them out on theoceanridersshop.com.