Renars Podcast

How good is social media for us?    Nini's experience and observation about Social Media Nini is a Bucket Lister, iConnector and Pancake Enthusiast. As a Digital Nomad remotely working from Bali, she connects people for a living. Online, as a team building coach for remote teams - offline, as the creator of the conversation-sparking card game “iConnect - stronger than wifi”. Full episode...

iConnect The Game - The first (and only) offline social network game for everyone who prefers smiles.  How did it all started and why Nini came up with this specific idea? Full episode on YT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkj6Mc_Qxo0&t=4s #iconnect #renarspodcast #podcast #balibabe #pancakelover #connectiongames #remoteteambuilding #virtualteamevents #bucketlist #positivemindset #remotew...

Nini is a Bucket Lister, iConnector and Pancake Enthusiast.  As a Digital Nomad remotely working from Bali, she connects people for a living. Online, as a team building coach for remote teams - offline, as the creator of the conversation-sparking card game “iConnect - stronger than wifi”. Full episode on YT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkj6Mc_Qxo0&t=4s #iconnect #renarspodcast #podcast...

Ian MacLeod - co founder of Nirvana Strength is a former Athlete redefining health and wellness through an innovative performance based approach that is both functional and integrative. Things we talked about: · American football is a huge part of American culture and Ian did take a big part in it since very young age · What exactly is athlete’s mindset? Why some people achieve more than others, n...

Fuad Agoro aka Fu Fu is a big traveler, content creator and an insane gym enthusiast. Always smiling, always cracking jokes! His main income generator for the last 9 years has been Facebook ads which we did discuss on this episode. I’ve met him in Bali MMA and we just clicked, because we both love to bust some fancy dance moves. We discussed · Fu Fu’s upbringing, school and how it all started with...

Damian Hoo is a former Reality TV (Big Brother) star from Australia, competent Professional Rugby player who travelled the world and now is an aspiring content creator. With 90K followers on YouTube and 160K followers on Tik Tok, it seems just another wild journey on the path that is his life. We discussed · Damian’s upbringings and his family · Quick fame with Big Brother and how quick that all w...

An artist, a professional Yogi, an Actor, a Poet and a Tantric Philosopher, Lawrence Jay is a unique Bridge between the Russian speaking world and the West. He is not a Russian spy, but he has all the tools to be one. His travels have had him lead trainings internationally focusing on self help, self realization, and skill acquisition. You would never know it, but glance deeper and he is a spiritu...

Anthony Engelen is a pro MMA fighter, MMA coach - both offline and online and UFC Asia TV commentator. 36 years of age, originally from The Netherlands and happily living in Bali, (Indonesia) with my wife and 2 doggo’s! We discussed: · How Anthony got in to fighting from early age but then suffered from ear injury and took only 10 years brake · From very early age Anthony was encouraged to do all...

Stuntman/Actor based outside London, England. Dual National British/South African who grew up in Durban, South Africa. ex-Royal Marines Commando Officer. Began his film career making documentaries since 2010 thereafter expanding his repertoire to presenting, acting and stunts. As an entrepreneur runs 360bubble, a business specializing in underwater 360 camera equipment. Also continues marine conse...

Lorenzo is a Director of Photography based in London, UK. Born in Rome, he was obsessed with cameras and making his own short films by the time he was 10. After wanting to be a photojournalist for a few years, he discovered cinematography and has been working in the industry for ten years. He has feature film Sorority in festivals, starring Kate Dickie (Game of Thrones, Peaky Blinders, Red Road, T...

Joe Bayley is a musician, songwriter, producer and composer from South London. He has produced music from bedroom pop to hard rock, written soundtracks for award-nominated short films, and is the front man of explosive indie rock band The Steady Letters. The Steady Letters have played at many iconic London venues including Nambucca and Water Rats. They’ve been played on BBC Introducing, with two s...

Diego Sechi is a successful online coach helping busy people around the world getting in the best shape of their lives. A registered clinical and sports nutritionist and an internationally published professional fitness model. We spoke about: · How did Diego stumbled in to Fitness industry and won his very first competition · Studying Nutrition and facing challenges with getting admitted to a very...

Jay Butler is first degree BJJ black belt ARBJJ / RGA Instructor. Fighter, coach and a father of four with a humongous heart who will do his best to inspire and help to others. Very lucky to be his student. We spoke about: · Jay’s story of origin and experience of kicking ass to his bully · How did Jay get in to martial arts? · First fight in MMA up to pro fights · Becoming a BJJ instructor · Fath...

Joel is a published photographer and videographer in many newspapers and magazines (He is not a pap), TV, internet & corporate sectors. We met a while ago in a club scene where I was working as a dancer and Joel was running around with a fancy camera. We share some great memories and that’s what we were talking about. We were discussing · Joel’s story of origin · How and why he decided to move...

My good friend Rowan Row is a London based fitness and men's fashion blogger, YouTuber and Instagram Influencer. We’ve met about 10 years ago at East London Gymnastics (place where all sorts of performers would come to train) Once Rowan dragged me to a fitness competition, which even though wasn’t my cup of tea I’m still grateful for that.  Always positive and great guy to be around with! We...

Hari Kalymnios consults, writes and speaks on mindset, resilience and wellbeing, having been in the field for over 10 years. Hari has spoken on the TEDx stage and is a visiting lecturer at the European Centre for Executive Development (CEDEP). Hari is sought after by clients including large multinational blue chip, media and financial companies to universities, schools, community interest groups a...

Steve Coleman is GB Wushu Team Athlete, European Wushu Champion, actor and stunts performer. Truly inspirational character who possesses a very special spark of positivity and unbelievable work ethic. We discussed: · Steven’s upbringings and beginning of his journey in martial arts. · Why Wushu had to be changed for Olympics? · Braking down different Steven's performance videos. · How did he end u...

Mike Snow is a Ninja Warrior athlete, stunt performer and just one crazy cool dude who has many different rad interests. It is my absolute pleasure knowing him and sharing some great moments together. We discussed: · Free running and how it differs from parkour. · Mike jumping out of hot air balloon. · How much fun it is to sky dive? · If you’re crazy enough to sky dive maybe you want to base jump...

We known each other for about 7 years now and honestly I would struggle to find anyone else who would train as hard as Corinne does. True warrior and just a crazy girl. If you struggle with inspiration listen to some of her stories. We discussed topics like: · Corrine’s journey of dance · How and why she decided to get more in to tricking and flipping? · How she broke her arm and I saw it. And the...

Alex came all away from Oxford to have a chat with me. We talked till very late and it was great. Oh and another super important fact - Alex was my very first guest at my very fancy shed :) We spoke about: · How and why Alex got in to music · Alex’s alter ego character Madame Jesus · Mental health and addiction · Acting and what it takes to “nail” an audition at RADA ( Royal Academy of Dramatic Ar...

Steven Leek has been in a film industry more than 20 years dealing with all sorts of guns as an armourer.    We talked about:  • Film industry and what it takes to be a part of it  • Business of armoury in film industry and all sorts of weapons   • Fun stories with some actors     Definition of an armourer - a person who makes or repairs weapons and armour &...

Anthony Leone BJJ black belt, MMA fighter and just promoted to fatherhood. Had a blast and privilege to have a chat with this walking powerhouse. We talked about: · Anthony’s upbringing and early days in wrestling. · MMA fighting days · Some bulshit in between · Bali MMA and it’s founding 7 years ago · Don and his missing tooth LOL · Brazilian jiu jitsu · Belt system in BJJ #renarspodcast #jiujits...

Great fun chatting with a legend himself Dominic Rapson We discussed: · Dom’s business and passion child - Origins of Vitality Nutrition https://www.originsofvitality.com/ · Veganism and is it as good for you as some vegans can’t stop talking about? · In order to understand better the history of food and tribal culinary traditions Dom decided to visit a number of different tribes all over the worl...

Great fun chatting with Jamie Beasley. We discussed: · CrossFit and what you need to take in consideration before you try it out. · What it takes to be personal trainer · Books what Jamie suggest as a great read to help you steer to a desired or new direction. “Atomic Habits” by James Clear “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson “ The Midnight Library ” by Matt Haig #renarspodcast #c...

Another great podcast and this time my guest Christian Oechtering shared with all sorts of wisdom. We discussed: · psychedelics and all sorts of substances · start ups and what do you need to consider before you get in to it · some great books and in particular “Sapiens” by Yuval Noah Harari #renarspodcast #psychedelics #startup #sapiens