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Guards of Eden

79 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

My name is Luca Olias and welcome to Guards of Eden. This is a podcast where I speak to people who are using their platform, careers and lives to promote positivity in the world. The Protectors of Paradise. I'll be speaking to the guests about their lives; covering what led them to this moment in time and what they hope for their future.

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Oliver Seligman S5 E3: The Journey to Befriending Bipolar

September 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Today's guest is the wonderful, Oliver Seligman! I'm so happy I had the opportunity to speak with Ollie and truly grateful for the conversation that we shared. You quickly learn that Ollie has a lovely energy and a great way of vocalising his stories and learnings from his life. Hearing Ollie's perspective on topics such as his diagnosis with Bipolar Disorder, happiness and meditation was eye-opening and thought-provoking in the best way. I believe Ollie and his story should be shared and...

Sophie Eggleton S5 E2: All Things Music & Mental Health

September 01, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Today's guest on Guards of Eden is the fantastic & outright brilliant, Sophie Eggleton! Sophie's work began as an interviewer in the music industry where she'd pair up her love for music and curiosity, something which now takes form in her podcast that she co-hosts in PLAY PAUSE REPEAT. I love not only Sophie's energy and who she is as a person; she's also someone who I greatly appreciate hearing from with the conversation around mental health and well-being. In this conversation, I loved...

Joe Wicks Part 2 BONUS: Catching up with The Body Coach

May 15, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Hey everyone! Today's guest is a returning guest and someone I always love spending time with in The Body Coach, Joe Wicks! Since our first time talking on Guards of Eden, Joe's been very busy with many things, including his P.E with Joe initiative where he accrued over 100 millions views on YouTube from his morning workouts for families during the 2020 lockdowns in the UK. As well as P.E with Joe, Joe's been recording a documentary with the BBC called "Joe Wicks: Facing My Childhood" whe...

Joe Wicks Part 2 BONUS: Catching up with The Body Coach

May 15, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Hey everyone! Today's guest is a returning guest and someone I always love spending time with in The Body Coach, Joe Wicks! Since our first time talking on Guards of Eden, Joe's been very busy with many things, including his P.E with Joe initiative where he accrued over 100 millions views on YouTube from his morning workouts for families during the 2020 lockdowns in the UK. As well as P.E with Joe, Joe's been recording a documentary with the BBC called "Joe Wicks: Facing My Childhood" whe...

Guards of Eden 2022 Update

May 12, 2022 03:00 - 7 minutes - 5.02 MB

Today's guest is... No one! This particular episode serve the dual purpose of explaining my prolonged break from Guards of Eden whilst also providing an update. If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review. You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify here. One love, Luca :) x

Josie Naughton S4 E15 *SEASON FINALE*: Choosing Love

August 26, 2021 03:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

Today's guest is the incomparable Josie Naughton and today's episode is the season finale! Josie is a co-founder and CEO of the charity, Choose Love which looks to provide humanitarian aid for refugees. I was fortunate enough to meet Josie a few years ago and her kindness and affable nature was something I was drawn too. Learning about Choose Love's story alongside Josie's journey was something I loved about this conversation and Josie proves that you can be a lead a multi-national organisa...

Josie Naughton S4 E15 *SEASON FINALE*: Choosing Love

August 26, 2021 03:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

Today's guest is the incomparable Josie Naughton and today's episode is the season finale! Josie is a co-founder and CEO of the charity, Choose Love which looks to provide humanitarian aid for refugees. I was fortunate enough to meet Josie a few years ago and her kindness and affable nature was something I was drawn too. Learning about Choose Love's story alongside Josie's journey was something I loved about this conversation and Josie proves that you can be a lead a multi-national organisa...

George Bell S4 E14: Living the Conversation of Mental Health

August 12, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

Today's guest is the amazing George Bell. George works for a fantastic company called Sanctus; an organisation that looks to help employees of companies by providing professionals to help them talk about their mental health. George also provides a great voice and mind when it comes to the conversation of both mental health overall as well as men's mental health in particular. I really respect his insight and perspective on an array of topics underneath the umbrella of mental health. I'm g...

Tiffany Philippou S4 E13: Where Challenges Are Opportunities For Growth

August 05, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Today's guest is the fantastic Tiffany Philippou! Tiff co-hosts and is the co-founder of a great podcast in Is This Working? which I loved and introduced me to her and I've been a fan ever since. Tiff has her own newsletter called The Tiff Weekly which covers an array of topics that's led to weekly editions that are insightful and thought-provoking. That also describes today's conversation that I loved and you can support Tiffany and her work through the links below: Tiffany's Instagram: h...

Throwback Week Day 7: The Final Question

August 01, 2021 03:00 - 7 minutes - 5.07 MB

Every episode of my podcast, Guards of Eden, finishes with one question. That question is "Many years into the future, your time as [insert guest's name] is coming to an end. The person closest to you has only one sentence to describe you and your time here on Earth. What would you hope that would be?". The music credit goes to www.bensound.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to Guards of Eden and/or leave a review. You can find the Guards of Eden Soundtrack on Spotify her...

Throwback Week Day 6: "We're going to interview Kaka" Ollie Baines

July 31, 2021 03:00 - 6 minutes - 4.44 MB

You can find the full episode on all streaming platforms and through the links below: Full Episode Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ollie-baines-s1-e5-where-football-meets-faith-cross/id1465822776?i=1000439986673. Full Episode Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZS9aOeEiLdeRBuJEsOU7S?si=Vr7ktQUxThirMIeX7S2eeg&dl_branch=1. This is a short clip from my conversation that I had with a friend of mine and author of the book "Cross The Line" in Ollie Baines. Ollie cov...

Throwback Week Day 5: "No one was supposed to survive that" Trammell Logan

July 30, 2021 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.59 MB

You can find the full episode on all streaming platforms and through the links below: Full Episode Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/trammell-logan-s1-e10-from-choir-to-second-chance-at/id1465822776?i=1000442902345. Full Episode Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/36bMuJ0ff4CD7XeNlL3m4P?si=A9ERPDRaS7S6EwcdfAhUMg&dl_branch=1. This is a short clip from my conversation with Master Instructor at SoulCycle and the Founder of East Side Dance Co, Trammell Logan. Trammel...

Throwback Week Day 4: "Oh Hannah! You're going to love Sonia... The irony" Hannah Clarke

July 29, 2021 03:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

You can find the full episode on all streaming platforms and through the links below: Full Episode Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hannah-clarke-s2-e3-all-things-fitness-love-growth/id1465822776?i=1000454695045. Full Episode Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MnPu6KztmYBJtlunFbKcP?si=IMtBhSflTdiwsZKFSxll8w&dl_branch=1. This is a short clip from my conversation with a friend of mine and overall instructor extraordinaire, Hannah Clarke. Learning about Hannah's ...

Throwback Week Day 3: "Because they may not be as lucky as I was" Caitlin Limmer

July 28, 2021 03:00 - 5 minutes - 4.12 MB

You can find the full episode on all streaming platforms and through the links below: Full Episode Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/caitlin-limmer-s2-e10-how-40-minutes-can-change-your-life/id1465822776?i=1000459371460. Full Episode Spotify: hhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4ccb8989hPRSMl5yMc6MfY?si=tSMlcTKSQy-6ZNrliBE9Bw&dl_branch=1. This is a short clip from my conversation with the founder of the Bearcat Running Club and all around superstar, Caitlin Limmer. This...

Throwback Week Day 2: "It's always been a case of targeting Tokyo [2020]" Sarah Davies

July 27, 2021 03:00 - 4 minutes - 2.84 MB

You can find the full episode on all streaming platforms and through the links below: Full Episode Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sarah-davies-s2-e6-boss-on-platforms-queen-on-stages/id1465822776?i=1000456769937. Full Episode Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sRjfWjgHkioUJR4v1KJQy?si=tx4HW1vJSvix2qL4j_JUJg&dl_branch=1 This is a short clip from my conversation Team GB athlete, Sarah Davies. I went up to Preston to speak to Sarah about her journey and in this...

Throwback Week Day 1: "Never Pitch In Sandals" Dave Buonaguidi

July 26, 2021 03:00 - 5 minutes - 3.57 MB

You can find the full episode on all streaming platforms and through the links below: Full Episode Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dave-buonaguidi-s2-e8-from-former-co-founder-st-lukes/id1465822776?i=1000458145662. Full Episode Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nwkwIOMICUZ0DRaBPsjW8?si=p_fhjbdpR6aEB-z6PZXsZg&dl_branch=1. This is from Season 2, Episode 8's episode of Guards of Eden with Dave Buonaguidi. Dave speaks about a mistake he made in business which le...

Throwback Week Day 1: "Never Pitch In Sandals" Dave Buonaguidi

July 26, 2021 03:00 - 5 minutes - 3.57 MB

You can find the full episode on all streaming platforms and through the links below: Full Episode Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dave-buonaguidi-s2-e8-from-former-co-founder-st-lukes/id1465822776?i=1000458145662. Full Episode Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nwkwIOMICUZ0DRaBPsjW8?si=p_fhjbdpR6aEB-z6PZXsZg&dl_branch=1. This is from Season 2, Episode 8's episode of Guards of Eden with Dave Buonaguidi. Dave speaks about a mistake he made in business which le...

Bonus: What is Throwback Week For Guards of Eden?

July 22, 2021 03:00 - 4 minutes - 2.96 MB

Today's guest is... no one! I've wanted to do this for a short while which is to dedicate a week to some shorter clips from past episodes that I enjoyed at the time and would love to shine a light on once again. I appreciate Guards of Eden episodes are lengthy, so this will help provide some bitesize content whilst helping to re-share the stories of phenomenal men and women who've been on Guards of Eden in the past. I've been reflective as of late and I'm excited for those of you that are ...

Sam "Pez" Perry S4 E12: Building The Grade Cricketer & Much More

July 15, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

Today's guest is Sam "Pez" Perry! Pez co-hosts a podcast with Ian "Higgos" Higgins called The Grade Cricketer (TGC). They cover the happenings of cricket, primarily through an Australian lens, but as it continues to evolve through more of an international perspective. They approach it with great comedy, insight and care for the craft, which I was really drawn to. Being able to learn more about Pez's journey was something I enjoyed; I found him to be thought-provoking, considerate and prov...

Amy Demone S4 11: On The Empathy Front Line

July 08, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

Today's guest is Amy Demone! Amy speaks about her childhood which was a mix of fond memories and battling both physical and mental illnesses with a really thought-provoking insight and she continued to show that level of introspection combined with emotional intelligence throughout the episode. I appreciated her vulnerability with her story as well as her thoughts and feelings upon reflection. I love what Amy's built with her own podcast: What We're Not Talking About as well as the work she...

Ashley Bryant-Baker S4 E10: Helping People to Call Data Science Home

July 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

Today's guest on Guards of Eden is Ashley Bryant-Baker. Ashley's story begins with a transient upbringing which begins in Louisiana and takes her across the US. Along the way, she finds her passion for video game design, which leads to pursuing a computer sciences class at college and is initially unwelcoming. That's led to Ashley not only looking to address racial and gender biases in AI (Artificial Intelligence) but also helping those that are new to STEM education (Science, Technology, E...

Becky Burleigh S4 E9: Person > Player & What Drives Winning

June 24, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

Today's guest is Becky Burleigh. Becky was the Head Coach at the University of Florida for their Women's Soccer Team for 26 seasons and would finish her career with 513 wins in NCAA Division I college sports, making her the 4th most winningest coach in NCAA Division I history. She's coached over 280 young woman during her time in Gainesville and adopted the approach of #Person>Player approach. She focused her attention on the human beings over the athletes which has sparked the new busine...

Carina White S4 E8: Being Fun, Authentic and Professional

June 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

Today's guest on Guards of Eden is Carina White. Carina is one quarter of the fantastic, Black Mums Upfront podcast whilst also being a woman of many talents. I was introduced to her work through her work in a sports management company which was an all-female office and I soon learned this was a small part of the amazing human being that is Carina. We speak about her journey through motherhood, as a podcaster and as a black woman in the world of Football. The conversation is fun and incr...

Ebun Ali S4 E7: The Heart Stylist Who Brings Joy to the World

June 10, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

Today's guest is the fantastic Ebun Ali. I was fortunate enough to meet Ebz around 4 years ago on a coaching based course and was immediately introduced to how upbeat, fun and fantastic she was! I loved learning about her story where she speaks about her experience as a performer that took her to places such as a host all the way to a beauty pageant.  As we kept in touch over the past few years, I got to learn about a group that she founded in Mentality Live. Mentality Live is an amazing ...

Dan Murray-Serter S4 E6: A Holistic Approach to Braincare

June 03, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Today's guest is Dan Murray-Serter. I was introduced to Dan's story last year on another podcast called Out of Hours and I became a fan of his from afar. His authenticity and vulnerability with his story was engaging and the work that he was doing was fantastic. Dan's a phenomenal entrepreneur, podcaster and mind. You can find his work below as well as the book and speech recommendations you here throughout: Dan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmurrayserter/. Height's website: ht...

Bangs Carey-Campbell S4 E5: Smile at Strangers, Spread Good Vibes & Be Nice to People

May 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Today's episode of Guards of Eden is with Bangs Carey-Campbell. I was fortunate enough to meet Bangs in July 2019 when I rode her class at BoomCycle Hammersmith. I was in awe of the leader that Bangs was whilst also being wowed by how fantastic an instructor she was as well. Learning about her journey with this episode was incredibly inspiring and insightful. Bangs has trusted the process and respected the journey when it came to her writing career as well as her career in the fitness ind...

Jenny Ardagh S4 E4: Guiding & Participating in the Mental Health Conversation

May 20, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

Today's guest on Guards of Eden is Jenny Ardagh! I was fortunate enough to find Untangled The Podcast during the pandemic which Jenny co-founded/co-hosts with her friend, Izzy. They share fantastic conversations based around mental health and I was immediately hooked. I later found out that Jenny was a Graduate Mental Health Practitioner for her career which led to me being intrigued about her transition into podcasting as well. Jenny shares her journey which entails her own experience wi...

Brandon Flood S4 E3: The Value of Vulnerability & Openness

May 13, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 50 MB

Today's guest is the phenomenal Brandon Flood. Brandon has shown just how valuable it is for people to hear about someone's life battles; the strength of the human being that he is by being vulnerable about his journey. He's open about his battles about topics such as sexual abuse, financial troubles and a variety of subjects which are not discussed enough, especially amongst men. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Brandon and it's clear to see how fantastic he is in this episode. If ...

Fiona Moss S4 E2: The Bridge to What's Possible

May 06, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

Today's guest of Guards of Eden is Fiona Moss! Fiona helps women as they look to transition with their career and what you'll learn from this episode is that there's an element of romance with that. Fiona transitioned out of the corporate world and was searching for purpose and work that was fulfilling which is what she now provides for women. Fiona is resilient and has a strong mindset which shows from her story. You can find out more from Fiona through the links below: Fiona's Website: h...

Alex Holmes S4 E1: The Man Behind Time to Talk

April 29, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Today's episode is with the fantastic, Alex Holmes! We learn about Alex's story as he found his love for reading as well as Notting Hill Carnival and how his passion for conversations led to his start in podcasting. Alex is now a publish author with his book: Time to Talk. You can find out more about Alex through the links below: Alex's Instagram (@byalexholmes): https://www.instagram.com/byalexholmes/. Alex's Website: https://alexholmes.co/links. Alex's Podcast: https://alexholmes.co/podca...

Season 4 Preview

April 26, 2021 17:00 - 7 minutes - 4.92 MB

Season 4 is around the corner and I wanted to provide an insight into why there's been a long break up until now as well as some information with what's coming down the line with season 4. We're back with episodes on Thursday April 29th and I cannot wait for you to hear more stories from phenomenal people. One love :) x

Melissa Weldon *SEASON FINALE* S3 E11: The Importance of Using Your Voice

September 03, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

Today's guest is powerful, outspoken and a beautiful blend of badass and empath, her name is Melissa Weldon! I met Melissa through her work as a SoulCycle Instructor, but during the lockdown, I would discover not only is she a fantastic leader in the studio, her attitude to life outside of it is equally as inspiring. Seeing Melissa use her voice and her story as a parent, a woman and a respected person in the fitness industry the past several months has been incredible and hearing her story...

Melissa Weldon *SEASON FINALE* S3 E10: The Importance of Using Your Voice

September 03, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

Today's guest is powerful, outspoken and a beautiful blend of badass and empath, her name is Melissa Weldon! I met Melissa through her work as a SoulCycle Instructor, but during the lockdown, I would discover not only is she a fantastic leader in the studio, her attitude to life outside of it is equally as inspiring. Seeing Melissa use her voice and her story as a parent, a woman and a respected person in the fitness industry the past several months has been incredible and hearing her story...

Tambo Silavwe S3 E9: Helping People Find Their Voice

August 27, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Today's guest on Guards of Eden is someone who I've always valued his time and insight in Tambo Silavwe. Tambo has his own drama production company in Flourish as well as coaching people to help them with presentations and meetings. I met him through his work with a men's mental health platform called Mentality and instantly learned that Tambo's humour, sensitivity and wisdom was engaging and rare. We speak about how he was born in Zambia as well as his move to London with his mum and brot...

Tambo Silavwe S3 E10: Helping People Find Their Voice

August 27, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Today's guest on Guards of Eden is someone who I've always valued his time and insight in Tambo Silavwe. Tambo has his own drama production company in Flourish as well as coaching people to help them with presentations and meetings. I met him through his work with a men's mental health platform called Mentality and instantly learned that Tambo's humour, sensitivity and wisdom was engaging and rare. We speak about how he was born in Zambia as well as his move to London with his mum and brot...

Chloe Whylie S3 E8: Whylie Can Lead, Lift & Inspire

August 20, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Today's guest is a blend of strength and authenticity which leads to an inspirational voice in Chloe Whylie. I was introduced to Whylie through her Instagram content on the conversation of race, but I've grown to respect her through her dynamic approach to motivating people. Whylie's a great hybrid athlete as well as having a background in Drama, more specifically spoken word. You can find everything through Whylie's Instagram below: https://www.instagram.com/whyliecanlift/

Chloe Whylie S3 E9: Whylie Can Lead, Lift & Inspire

August 20, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Today's guest is a blend of strength and authenticity which leads to an inspirational voice in Chloe Whylie. I was introduced to Whylie through her Instagram content on the conversation of race, but I've grown to respect her through her dynamic approach to motivating people. Whylie's a great hybrid athlete as well as having a background in Drama, more specifically spoken word. You can find everything through Whylie's Instagram below: https://www.instagram.com/whyliecanlift/

Bryce Michael Wood S3 E8: Where Acting & Fitness Meets Activism

August 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

Today's guest is the incredibly talented Bryce Michael Wood. Bryce is the founder and host of his platform, For Your Discomfort. A platform that gives a platform for underrepresented voices and looks to provide an education through observation of conversation. We cover Bryce's early life, growing up in Arizona all the way through to this present day as he balances a growing platform with For Your Discomfort whilst pursuing his acting aspirations. Being able to have an open conversation a...

Bryce Michael Wood S3 E7: Where Acting & Fitness Meets Activism

August 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

Today's guest is the incredibly talented Bryce Michael Wood. Bryce is the founder and host of his platform, For Your Discomfort. A platform that gives a platform for underrepresented voices and looks to provide an education through observation of conversation. We cover Bryce's early life, growing up in Arizona all the way through to this present day as he balances a growing platform with For Your Discomfort whilst pursuing his acting aspirations. Being able to have an open conversation a...

Kaya Cansfield S3 E6: Empowerment Through Music, Fitness & High Vibrations

August 06, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Today's guest is dynamic in her way of empowering people to be happy and content in life, her name is Kaya Cansfield! I met Kaya through her work as a DJ, but I would learn that she was multi-talented and her purpose-driven life has led her to wearing many different hats. Kaya is the Master Trainer at Psycle whilst also growing in her career as an Empowerment Coach as well. You can find everything through Kaya's Instagram below: https://www.instagram.com/itskayac/

Kaya Cansfield S3 E7: Empowerment Through Music, Fitness & High Vibrations

August 06, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Today's guest is dynamic in her way of empowering people to be happy and content in life, her name is Kaya Cansfield! I met Kaya through her work as a DJ, but I would learn that she was multi-talented and her purpose-driven life has led her to wearing many different hats. Kaya is the Master Trainer at Psycle whilst also growing in her career as an Empowerment Coach as well. You can find everything through Kaya's Instagram below: https://www.instagram.com/itskayac/

Where I stand: Systemic Racism

June 07, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.66 MB

I understand the luxury that I've had to not verbalise this sooner. I had very little idea of how I was going to talk about this topic and it did lead to an emotional response. Luca Olias and Guards of Eden will forever be against Racism. I vow to do better in providing the stories of POC and to continue to engage in conversations of race with guests. The hopes of that being that to educate me and the listeners to why this fight is so important and the impact it is having on people's liv...

The Final Question

May 05, 2020 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.06 MB

Every episode of my podcast, Guards of Eden, finishes with one question. That question is "Many years into the future, your time as [insert guest's name] is coming to an end. The person closest to you has only one sentence to describe you and your time here on Earth. What would you hope that would be?". I've found those answers incredibly inspiring and insightful which led for me wanting to share those answers with you. You can find me through my Instagram which is @lucaolias and my websit...

The Final Question S3 E6

May 05, 2020 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.06 MB

Every episode of my podcast, Guards of Eden, finishes with one question. That question is "Many years into the future, your time as [insert guest's name] is coming to an end. The person closest to you has only one sentence to describe you and your time here on Earth. What would you hope that would be?". I've found those answers incredibly inspiring and insightful which led for me wanting to share those answers with you. You can find me through my Instagram which is @lucaolias and my websit...

Anna Codrea-Rado S3 E5: The Journey to The Professional Freelancer

April 28, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Today's guest is with one half of the "Is This Working?" team and freelance journalist, Anna Codrea-Rado. I start the episode admitting my fandom for Anna and what she's built. Her journalism career took her to the New York Times, VICE, The Guardian and plenty more. As she transitioned into freelance work, she wanted to create something that allowed people like her to have a community for resources and support. This led to The Professional Freelancer which has taken the form of a newsletter ...

Adam Crompton Part 2 S3 E4: A Year in Review

April 21, 2020 03:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

Today is the first returning guest and great friend of mine, Adam Crompton! Adam's a DJ who I've know and been friends with for many years now and we sat down to discuss the year that's passed as we closed in on a year since we recorded episode 1 of Guards of Eden together. We start by discussing my first year podcasting and finish with Adam's first season in Magaluf and what he's learned over the past year. You can find Adam through his social media links below: Adam's Instagram: https://...

Natalie Costa S3 E3: A Journey That Leads to Confidence Coaching... For Children!

April 14, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

Today's episode of Guards of Eden is with the award winning coach, Natalie Costa! Natalie coaches children with their confidence with her business Power Thoughts. Power Thoughts is a teaching, coaching based service aimed at empowering children to tap into the ‘power’ of their minds. I love her energy and it's something that comes across in the episode, which I'm very happy about. Hearing how Natalie's upbringing in Pretoria, South Africa takes her here to England and the ups and downs alon...

Ebonie Allard S3 E2: The Journey From Misfit to Maven

April 07, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

Today's guest is The Coaching Academy's 2018 International Coach of the Year, Ebonie Allard. Ebonie's life started in France and her mobile childhood was simply the beginning of a once in a lifetime journey through life. We cover a variety of topics along this conversation and through Ebonie's grace, honesty and vulnerability, it led to a fantastic episode and one I'm excited for you to hear. I would really appreciate it if you showed Ebonie support through continuing to follow her journey...

Megan Airey / Megan Nicola S3 E1: Where Healing Meets Coaching

March 31, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

Welcome back to Guards of Eden as we go in to season 3! Today's guest is Megan Airey (or some of you may know her better as Megan Nicola). Sharing this conversation with Megs was special and something I appreciate a whole bunch. Megs has her own confidence coaching business where she works with women who would like to level up either personally, professionally or both! You can find Megs through all the links as well as her book recommendation below: Meg's Instagram (@megannicola_): https:/...

An End of 2019 Thank You!

December 31, 2019 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

This was a very impromptu recording and I simply wanted to thank anybody who has listened or been a part of Guards of Eden in 2019. It's been an amazing experience & I'm very grateful for the people it's introduced me to and brought me closer to.  When I know more about Season 3 of Guards of Eden, I'll make sure to let you all know.  Here's to 2020 being as special as 2019! One Love, Luca :) x

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