State of Unity Podcast

From farmgirl to soloprenuer, Megan has the goal to help others become fluent speakers in new languages. From the streets of Madrid to the politics and inner workings of Washington, DC; from IT projects to translation projects, Megan has seen just how important it is to connect and communicate.

https://www.aprovecharlanguagesolutions.com

Lynn Yap is the Managing Director of Actv8 Network, an organization that works with companies to increase the inclusion of women in senior leadership, technology and innovation roles. Lynn is also the author of The Altruistic Capitalist: How to Lead for Purpose and Profit, a book about leadership traits to create a positive impact on communities and the environment and sustainable profits for the business. On this episode, we dissect a little of each.

https://altruisticcapitalist.com/

IG: altruisticcapitalist

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnlyyap

Josh discovered success at a young age, resulting in crippling attacks of imposters syndrome, stress, and social anxiety. Josh hit breaking point and set out on a journey of self-discovery and decompression. Along the way, he discovered how to be truly authentic and not take life too seriously.

www.JoshBoone.com

Katie has ran marathons across the Great Wall of China, through the Serengeti, and is planning to tackle Antarctica.  Through group travel experiences, she built up the courage to travel the former USSR on her own and continues to use every sweet PTO day to experience something new, making friends along the way.

www.katieaune.com

IG: katieaune

www.stateofunity.org

From studying abroad in Brazil to the Czech Republic, Melanie laughed her way through cultural differences. After university she helped PwC develop an international program to dive deep into international problems, helping at the core and observing the cultural needs enough to ensure they’re truly setting them for success and not just branding a positive story.

Hong is the coolest person I've ever met. She's lived in Bali, has an apartment in Taiwan, currently resides in Kenya, and as a profession, she leads expeditions in Antarctica. I met Hong the day I started the hike up Kilimanjaro. We couldn’t have spoken for more than 15 minutes, but instantly felt like we had been friends for years. When I returned from summit after 6 days, all the guides were talking about how fast she was. I have since learned she has a reputation for hiking massive mountains in half the allotted time. This episode is special in a few ways. It was recorded days after Hong had reached her goal of traveling to 100 countries, and days before I left my security in others to trust in my own path.

IG: surf_theglobe

Natasha Nascimento is the founder of Redefining Refuge, an organization based in Tampa, FL dedicated to fighting for women and children who have been victims of sexual abuse. Natasha works hard to spread awareness and education, with the ultimate vision of ending the sex trade industry. listen in as we discuss how her South African roots and strong family morals helped shape who she is today.  

www.redefiningrefuge.org 

www.slaveryfootprint.org

IG: redefiningrefuge

Carole has the goal to teach others, specifically women, to travel with confidence. Naturally, we felt she was the perfect fit since State of Unity so closely aligns with this goal. She currently resides on the island of Bali where she enjoys daily fresh produce and plans training courses to empower others. 

IG: carole_the_explorer

caroletheexplorer@gmail.com

https://carolefavre23.wixsite.com/caroletheexplorer-ws

Tony Selvaggio of E-Smart Recycling came to the US on a work visa in 2010, eventually stumbling into a mind-blowing need he couldn’t believe existed in one of the richest and most developed countries in the world. “We have the story, we have the heart, but what about the process?” How to scale, analyze growth opportunities, and how you might be getting in the way of that growth.

www.esmartrecycling.com

What does being vulnerable mean to you? Is it good or bad? Can it be used to your advantage when it comes to marketing or climbing the corporate ladder? Is it possible to have genuine relationships without vulnerability?  Tune in as Dima & Cara dissect these questions and how they apply to life.

When is the last time your feet touched the earth, with no barrier between? When did you learn to dance free? Katherine shares how Tanzania transformed her life for the better through a combination of planned and unplanned experiences.  

Many of the places and experiences discussed on this episode are included in the State of Unity Zanzibar Experience.  Visit www.stateofunity.org for details.

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Dustin knew what he wanted to do by the time he was 4 years old – become a professional clown. No clowning around here (pun totally intended)! Learn what it takes to pursue a career more difficult to get into than the NFL and the multiple pivots required as times changed.

Learn from newlyweds Audrey and Gunnar Zellman on what makes marriage work, how they’re learning to communicate in a loving way, and the previously unshared hilarious wedding mishap from their Hawaiian wedding. Gunnar shares how growing up with a prosthetic inspired his calling, and Audrey shares how he helped her uncover her passion.

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@audreyataveda

@gunnarzellman

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On the inaugural episode, Dima and Cara reflect on growth, cultural norms, and pursuing dreams between laughter and introspective conversation. 

On today’s episode, we talk with Ryan Curtright of Come Kite with Us and Buoywear.com.  Seven years ago, Ryan, his wife, and their 2-year-old daughter left their careers, family, and home for life abroad.  Now settled in El Cuyo, Mexico, Ryan shares how they prepared for the change, what motivated it, and their vision for the future.    

Support and/or connect with Ryan:  

www.Buoywear.com  

www.Comekitewithus.com