Unpopular People Podcast

Join us for an intriguing conversation with Len, a seasoned accountant with a unique life story that spans extraordinary places around the globe. As an indigenous American, Len's upbringing involved frequent travels and attending various schools, offering him a diverse perspective on life and education. From bustling cities to remote corners of the world, Len's adventures have shaped his understanding of different cultures and landscapes. Notably, during his time in Singapore, Len crossed paths with his partner, and together they now call Ōtautahi, New Zealand home. Len's journey is a testament to resilience, curiosity, and the beauty of embracing diversity. Tune in to discover more about Len's captivating life experiences and the insights he's gained along the way.

Join us for an engaging conversation with Jacob, a former sports journalist whose career has taken a delightful turn into advocacy within the disability sector. With his witty humour and love for cricket, Jacob brings a refreshing perspective to our podcast. In this episode, we explore his journey from sports journalism to his current role as a Communication and Engagement Lead in the disability sector, delving into his passion for inclusivity and accessibility. Additionally, we dive into Jacob's experiences with different education systems and schools throughout his life, offering intriguing insights into the diverse educational landscapes he's encountered. Don't miss this insightful and entertaining discussion with Jacob, where we explore his unique blend of professional expertise, personal passions, and life experiences.

In this episode, we're back after a hiatus due to moving countries and visa challenges. Now settled in New Zealand, we're restarting the podcast, focusing on community, family, and our upcoming Love Festival in Thailand. Expect revamped formats with shorter solo episodes, insights into Elisa's work, and engaging local interviews. We're exploring community engagement strategies and aim to stay politically neutral. Join us for stories about people, not politics. Support us via donations as we continue bringing intriguing tales from Unpopular People worldwide. Stay tuned!

More Info: www.unpopularpeople.com UP Community: www.unpopularpeople.com/communityUP Shop: www.unpopularpeople.com/shopAbout this episode:Isaac was born in New South Wales, Australia. He grew up in a house with seven family members. When he became an adult he went to Indonesia as a missionary. He is able to speak fluently Indonesian now. Sometime after his return, he moved to the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia to study for a master's degree in psychology and mental health practice. Isaac is a great friend and has a curious and determined mind which is inspiring for everyone around him. If you want to learn more about his decision to study psychology and mental health and what life looks like as a missionary, listen to this interview.

More Info: www.unpopularpeople.com UP Community: www.unpopularpeople.com/community UP Shop: www.unpopularpeople.shop About this episode:Dave was born in Brooklyn, New York but moved away when he was very young. He lives in Miami Beach, Florida now. He started as a photographer very early and can see beauty everywhere, even in empty spaces. Dave runs a Wynwood shop where he sells clothes and other extraordinary articles. Everything is made by himself or his partner. Dave is a free spirit and a natural-born artist. His whole life is dedicated to art. He has so many ideas and his creative mind is constantly finding new ways to express itself. From photography to wire, to shirts, to mushrooms, to metal cows... you'll find out more about what that means in this interview. You'll also learn what it means to work your whole life as an artist, including the challenges that could come with it. By listening to this interview you'll understand that listening and learning from each other is key for personal development and success.

More Info: www.unpopularpeople.com UP Community: www.unpopularpeople.com/community UP Shop: www.unpopularpeople.shop About this episode:Michelle is an actress from Mexico City. She is involved in many different projects and also teaches English to kids. Nowadays, she lives in Oaxaca City and manages a hostel there. She went through some rough times in her life but she learned how to use them as strength and to understand who she is. You will learn from this interview how to be able to use good or bad experiences to help yourself and others. Michelle's life story is inspiring and she's well educated in many fields, including philosophy. If you want to learn more about Michelle, you should check out our interview with her. Listening and learning from each other is key for personal development and success.

More Info: www.unpopularpeople.com UP Community: www.unpopularpeople.com/community UP Shop: www.unpopularpeople.shop About this episode:Tina is a young independent woman that finished her PhD in Psychology before she turned 27. As a migrant child from Iran, it wasn't the easiest to grow up in the US. She tells us about her parents and the struggles they had after moving there from Iran. Tina also tells us about her amazing projects within the field of psychology. In this interview, you'll learn how difficult it can be to grow up in a different culture. Also, how to successfully accomplish your studies without a lot of money. You'll understand how you combine ergonomics and psychology, which may support companies to improve their workplaces. This interview is truly inspiring and proves again why “listening and learning from each other is key for personal development and success.”

More Info: www.unpopularpeople.com UP Community: www.unpopularpeople.com/community UP Shop: www.unpopularpeople.shop About this episode:Gregory is an old friend of Ben. Ben and he went to school together until Gregory’s mother passed away. He moved to Konstanz, Germany with his grandmother. They struggled to get along, so Gregory had to go to an orphanage. He started selling and taking drugs when he was pretty young. Gregory needed structure in his life and decided to sign up for the army and spend 18 years serving for the German “Bundeswehr”. Now, he’s about to become a police officer. It’s a truly inspiring story. We apologise for our strong accent because English is not our first language. We still wanted to share his extraordinary story to an international audience because "listening and learning from each other is key for personal development and success".

More Info: www.unpopularpeople.com UP Community: www.unpopularpeople.com/community UP Shop: www.unpopularpeople.shop About this episode:Dimitri is a polymath, originally from France. He lives in Australia and has completed his PhD in astrophysics here. As if astrophysics wouldn't be enough, he's also an actor, coach for people with porn and/or sex addiction, entrepreneur, stargazing tour guide, master in martial arts, comedian, cultural astronomer and just a great human being. He has many abilities, skills and talents and is an inspiration for others. He is highly motivated and learned the hard way how to handle setbacks. If you're interested in how to overcome difficult life circumstances and how to achieve incredible outcomes by putting in the work, don't miss out on listening to this episode. It was incredible to talk to Dimitri as he has so much positive energy that is essential to spread out into the world. In this interview, you'll learn why people look up, why people look down, and why both ways might be the same. Be inspired, listen and learn from each other for personal development and success.

More Info: www.unpopularpeople.com UP Community: www.unpopularpeople.com/community UP Shop: www.unpopularpeople.shop About this episode:Rusty is the General Manager of SomaFM, an independent and donation-based radio station from California in the US. He’s been managing the playlists of several stations on there for more than 20 years. His music collection seems endless, and he always finds the right sound for the right moment. SomaFM feels like it magically adapts to the setting you’re listening to it. How he selects and finds the music on his stations, who else is involved, and why he became a radio broadcaster, will be explained in this episode. Rusty is one of Ben’s heroes when it comes to music. SomaFM and in particular Groove Salad has been a big influence on his musical journey. You’ll find out more about Groove Salad and the other stations in this podcast. This is a very special interview. We contacted Rusty for the first time and have never spoken to him before the recording of this episode. Listening and learning from each other is key for personal development and success.“I can’t imagine having a better audience!” -Rusty Hodge