Kickstart Your Dreams

Today Jonathan chats to an old friend, Marcos Santana. Marcos is a percussionist from Salvador da Bahia, Brazil who moved to London to pursue his dreams of show-casing Brazilian music (mainly samba-reggae) and consequently using it to help communities both in Brazil and the rest of the world. He now runs a successful samba-reggae group in London and is working to form stronger links between communities in London and Brazil. To see the show notes mentioned and to find previous episodes, head on over to http://www.kickstartyourdreams.co.uk

In today's show, Jonathan chats to ex-Jehovah's Witness and author of satirical cartoon, Bob: The Suicidal Penguin. Scott was raised as a Jehovah's Witness and fully embraced the religion, but after a series of events, decided to leave the group. He narrowly avoided the London bombings on 7/7, and shares his unique way of dealing with difficult situations. He is now happily married to his 3rd wife, with 2 daughters and a soon to go viral suicidal penguin. To see the show notes mentioned and to find previous episodes, head on over to http://www.kickstartyourdreams.co.uk

In this show Jonathan chats to Sean Ogle. Sean started off as a financial analyst, but after becoming disillusioned with his job, he set his mind to becoming a location independent entrepreneur. Sean now runs Location Rebel — an online community which inspires and helps those interested in being location independent achieve their goals, as well as supporting those who already are. To see the show notes mentioned and to find previous episodes, head on over to http://www.kickstartyourdreams.co.uk

In this episode, Zoe Charles, founder of The Cheek Of It, tells us about her journey to founding and running an organisation that tours internationally as well as teaching and inspiring thousands of women with the art of Burlesque Performance. To see the show notes mentioned and to find previous episodes, head on over to http://www.kickstartyourdreams.co.uk

In today’s episode, the guys from Recording Africa (@recordingafrica) are back in the studio to tell us about a recent project in Senegal, what’s going on at the moment with them, and some of their plans for the future. For those who didn’t hear their last interview, Recording Africa is a project which was set up to record and preserve traditional and endangered African music, and in return for the opportunity, medical, nutritional and educational goods are supplied. Having released some of this music, money is now being ploughed back into the communities and is also being used to grow new projects. To see the show notes mentioned and to find previous episodes, head on over to http://www.kickstartyourdreams.co.uk

Kevin Haynes tells us about his current projects and past career as a jazz saxophonist, playing in various festivals abroad including in Cuba. To see the show notes mentioned and to find previous episodes, head on over to http://www.kickstartyourdreams.co.uk

Today Jonathan chats to Paul Pacifico from @pacificoblues, a harmonica player who has worked with Ronnie Wood, Stevie Wonder and Jools Holland. He quit his job in the city to pursue an already blossoming career in music, and using the skills which he had learned in business, he has successfully started his own musical projects such as The Allstars Collective-a group of the world's best session musicians who perform and record with the world's biggest artists. To see the show notes mentioned and to find previous episodes, head on over to http://www.kickstartyourdreams.co.uk

Ian Robinson (independentian), producer of @lewishowes The School Of Greatness and @goodlifeproject, describes his journey around the world and what makes him tick. To see the show notes mentioned and to find previous episodes, head on over to http://www.kickstartyourdreams.co.uk

In today's episode, we hear Jonathan chat to Eric Bandholz, the self-titled urban beardsman. Eric's website is devoted to the world of beards-from styling and products, to the psychology of beards. Having studied for a degree in entrepreneurship, and with amazing support from his wife, Eric has spent the last 10 years trying to get various entrepreneurial ideas off the ground. For full show notes, please go to http://www.kickstartyourdreams.co.uk/eric-baldholz

In today's show, Jonathan talks to Fiona Solis, a transgender model and actress living in Thailand. Having grown up in the Philippines, a series of life changing events have shaped Fiona's outlook on life and happiness. Today we hear about Fiona's life as a transsexual in Asia and the differing perceptions of the transgender community in the Philippines and Thailand. For the full show notes, head on over to http://www.kickstartyourdreams.co.uk/fiona-solis

In today's episode, Karl chats to the guys from In Tune For Life (@in-tune-for-life), a not-for-profit project with the aim of improving the health of impoverished communities around the world. Using a traditional method of communication-music, local, talented artists can release professionally recorded music, transmitting important and relevant messages in relation to the health of the communities. Full show notes can be found at http://www.kickstartyourdreams.co.uk/in-tune-for-life

Today Jonathan chats to Carlo Cretaro, a freelance SEO writer, copy writer and travel blogger from Ireland. He is currently living with his girlfriend in Thailand having built up his business to give him his location independent lifestyle. To see the full show notes, head to: http://www.kickstartyourdreams.co.uk/carlo-cretaro/

In today's show, for your listening pleasure, Jonathan chats to the visionary mandolin player, Luke Plumb. Australian born Luke started by playing Irish folk music in a world of old Irish men, and progressed to playing other music from around the world. After depping on the Australian tour of the supergroup, Shooglenifty, he quickly cemented himself into the band. Luke's now working on his own projects as well as continuing with Shooglenifty. To see the full show notes, go to http://www.kickstartyourdreams.co.uk/luke-plumb

In today's episode Karl chats to Russ Slater from Sounds and Colours (@soundsandcolours) - an online magazine about music and culture in South America. Russ has dedicated his life to exploring new styles and genres of music and culture throughout South America and along with Sounds and Colours are getting ready for the imminent release of their new book and cd about music and culture in Brazil. To see the full show notes, please go to http://www.kickstartyourdreams.co.uk/russ-slater/

In today's show, we meet Hans Jørgen Lysglimt Johansen (@hans-jorgen-lysglimt-johansen), a Norwegian entrepreneur, politician and social commentator. Some of his career highlights include interviewing Julian Assange (of Wikileaks) and North American presidential candidate Ron Paul. Hans is planning the second annual Gran Canaria Business Week, enabling entrepreneurs from around the world to share ideas and skills. To see the full show notes, please go to: http://www.kickstartyourdreams.co.uk/hans-jorgen-lysglimt-johansen/