Living in Bali

With designs that mimic different ocean creatures, the sustainable swimwear brand Ocean Mimic is a unique and inspiring movement. Emma Sparrow, co-founder of Ocean Mimic, joins us on the podcast to share the vision and inspiration behind this awesome brand and her journey to starting an eco-friendly business that is now a charity. From inspiring ocean clean-ups to finding creative solutions for recycling, Emma is full of fun energy and inspiration that you will love!Hear how Emma and her co-founder Chelsea built an Eco-centered brand while bringing about ripples of awareness and change to pollution issues in Bali and around the world. You will also get an update on how COVID has impacted the island and how you can help!Be sure to tag us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to say 'hey' and let us know you enjoyed the show. Also, send us a message or email (podcastbali@gmail.com) if you have helpful feedback, suggestions or questions.You can find more information about this episode on our podcast blog! Check it out at http://www.livinginbalipodcast.com/episode25

As we slide into two years of the Living In Bali Podcast, we reflect and share updates on our projects and adventures of the last year. We have been busy traveling, writing books, building businesses and more, so we’ll share updates on all of that. We also share from our experiences, what Bali was like as the pandemic began shutting down the world and what it’s like being stuck in a foreign country during COVID. You will hear how Bali is like a second home no matter where we are in the world and how we are staying motivated and fulfilled during these difficult times. From discovering the world of lake surfing to learning how to cook, join us for this really fun episode where we get to share a bit of our lives with you! Be sure to tag us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to say 'hey' and let us know you enjoyed the show. Also, send us a message or email (podcastbali@gmail.com) if you have helpful feedback, suggestions or questions.You can find more information about this episode on our podcast blog! Check it out at http://www.livinginbalipodcast.com/episode23

A combination of shamanic drumming, fasting, reading and introspection brought Jared Achilles Cordon to his calling – permaculture farming. This upstate New York native ended up working on a project in China where he made connections that eventually brought him to Bali – where he knew immediately that he needed to stay. Jared shares his story of growth, change, spirituality and hard work is truly fascinating.Be sure to tag us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to say 'hey' and let us know you enjoyed the show. Also, send us a message or email (podcastbali@gmail.com) if you have helpful feedback, suggestions or questions.You can find more information about this episode on our podcast blog! Check it out at www.livinginbalipodcast.com/episode21

Through studying an ancient Egyptian papyrus to capture timeless, healthy, skincare recipes, Amal Elbahnasawy was lead to start ARTISANskin. She has successfully reached into the past and pulled out valuable, borderline magical, insight into creating organic skincare that is truly healing, simple and FUN. This Florida girl with Egyptian roots explains how she first ended up in Bali and why she now calls it home. You will love hearing how she creates and experiments with ingredients that are widely accessible in Bali – things like coconuts, mangoes, marigolds and more.Be sure to tag us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to say 'hey' and let us know you enjoyed the show. Also, send us a message or email (podcastbali@gmail.com) if you have helpful feedback, suggestions or questions.You can find more information about this episode on our podcast blog! Check it out at www.livinginbalipodcast.com/episode19

Wira, a young Balinese from a rural part of Bali, starts a social enterprise that brings income to the local community from tourism but still preserves the culture and local knowledge through Five Pillar Experience.You will learn the ups and downs of running a social enterprise in Bali especially after the Vulcanic eruption and the earthquake in 2018. Persistence and optimism are the two main characters of Wira’s success traits. Be sure to tag us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to say 'hey' and let us know you enjoyed the show. Also, send us a message or email (podcastbali@gmail.com) if you have helpful feedback, suggestions or questions.You can find more information about this episode on our podcast blog! Check it out at www.livinginbalipodcast.com/episode17

Suri is a founder and CEO of Diffago, a startup that aims to empower people with disabilities by providing them access to jobs and training. She ditched her corporate law career to work full time on her passion project. Despite the limited funding and human resources for running an unusual startup, she keeps on going and shares how she faces all the obstacles. Listen to her story if you are interested to learn more about how to combine your passion and business and make it beneficial for others. You can find more information about the podcast and this episode on our website! Check it out at www.livinginbalipodcast.com/episode15

Sasti has been living in Bali for 9 years. She quits her 9-5 job in order to build her homemade lingerie. In this episode, she tells her story of leaving her comfort zone, family and friends in Jakarta and her full-time job to pursue her passion in creating beautiful and colorful lingerie that enables women to feel comfortable in her own skin.You will learn so much from her on starting a business out of a passion, how to choose a fabric, how to market the product, even how to find the lingerie model, all of these she does it by herself!Just start is the ultimate advice for those who want to move to Bali.Enjoy the show!You can find more information about the podcast and this episode on our website! Check it out at: www.livinginbalipodcast.com/episode13

Elbert Tiwa is the first person in Indonesia to start a true bootcamp-style gym. As a former US Marine, athlete and Under Armour Ambassador, he knows exactly how to bring fun into a proper military inspired fitness program. He specializes in combat fitness and high intensity tactical training.He founded Empire Fit Club originally in Jakarta and now, due to popular demand, he has started a new gym located smack dab in in the middle of the beautiful Bali rice fields (literally). The gym offers three concepts that makes you want to return to sweat again: variety, community and structured programs. On top of that, the outdoor Bali vibes is something that makes Empire fitness is unique and highly sought after.Be sure to tag us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to say 'hey' and let us know you enjoyed the show. Also, send us a message or email (podcastbali@gmail.com) if you have helpful feedback, suggestions or questions.You can find more information about this episode on our podcast blog! Check it out at: www.livinginbalipodcast.com/episode11

Despite having a decent 9-5 job in Sydney, Kyle Hill realized that it does not fit him well. It did not take him a long time to quit the job and leave Australia. Long short story, this Scottish man ended up in the middle of Bali, Ubud. Little that he knew that he found love in Ubud, Bali. The unconditional love that has been helping him to write his second book.Kyle stories will give you a clear idea on how many people fall in love in Ubud and how the unique vibes in Ubud could be used to for something positive, writing a book!Be sure to tag us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to say 'hey' and let us know you enjoyed the show. Also, send us a message or email (podcastbali@gmail.com) if you have helpful feedback, suggestions or questions.You can find more information about this episode on our podcast blog! Check it out at: www.livinginbalipodcast.com/episode9

Mira is originally from Borneo but just like many people who visit Bali, she fell in love with the beauty and the experience in Bali. Thus, she decided to move and found a job in Bali. Feeling unaccomplished with her job after 5 years of working, she realised she did not like a job that did not give her flexibility. By no surprise, she decided to quit and establish her own company, a wedding organizer company! She is very passionate about organising ‘the dream come true’ weddings and wants to share the experience with you! Mira stories will inspire you to take a step out of your comfort zone, go for things you enjoy, build your business out of the scratch and not to forget some Bali tips.Be sure to tag us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to say 'hey' and let us know you enjoyed the show. Also, send us a message or email (podcastbali@gmail.com) if you have helpful feedback, suggestions or questions.You can find more information about this episode on our podcast blog! Check it out at: www.livinginbalipodcast.com/episode7

Sustainable business is a growing trend for a reason. It mixes passion with purpose and empowers local communities. This definitely applies to Tya Syahara and the awesome business she works with - Aluan. Originally from Aceh, Tya moved to Australia first before settling down in Bali. In this podcast, she tells stories of how she first explored surfing and uses arts such as movie and poetry to inspire and empower women and young Indonesians. She is in Bali with a social and environmental business - Aluan which produces the finest and rarest coconut based products from Simelu Island. Listen to the episode and check our blog post for this episode to learn more about how you can purchase Aluan VCO with a discount from us!Be sure to tag us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to say 'hey' and let us know you enjoyed the show. Also, send us a message or email (podcastbali@gmail.com) if you have helpful feedback, suggestions or questions.You can find more information about this episode on our podcast blog! Check it out at: www.livinginbalipodcast.com/episode5

Have you ever wondered what it’s like starting a business out of a co-working space? Irma Sitompul, owner of For Good Impact, joins us on the show to share about how co-working spaces have benefitted her business. She also talks about how she helps other organizations and businesses continue to operate sustainably and efficiently. Irma also gets honest with us about her confidence issues about starting a business and how she has worked to crush them.Be sure to tag us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to say 'hey' and let us know you enjoyed the show. Also, send us a message if you have helpful feedback, suggestions or questions (podcastbali@gmail.com).You can find more information about this episode on our podcast blog! Check it out at: www.livinginbalipodcast.com/episode3

In this very first episode, we (Sarah & Olivia) will share our stories about how we ended up in Bali, what we're doing here and the challenges we've faced. We'll explain why we decided to start a podcast and the importance of allowing your curiosity to guide you. You'll also get a sneak peek at the inspiring lineup of adventurous entrepreneurs and change-makers that will be appearing on the upcoming episodes. They have awesome stories, tips and insight to share so don't miss it!Be sure to tag us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to say 'hey' and let us know you enjoyed the show. Also, send us a message if you have helpful feedback, suggestions or questions (podcastbali@gmail.com).You can find more information about this episode on our podcast blog! Check it out at: www.livinginbalipodcast.com/episode1