226: The Reset Rebel meets Ibiza born artist, photographer and voice actor: Ned Irving

We take a wild foray into the OLAS GALLERY in Santa Eulalia on todays show to dive "Under the Surface" of the local and emerging art gallery and concept boutique dedicated to the island of Ibiza. Created by our previous podcast guest, Sofia Gomez, and focussed towards art lovers  who appreciate this island as we know it, in todays episode, we meet Ned Irving, to celebrate her culture and free and diverse energy.Ibiza has the most incredible nature and Ned captures this in all its glory through his lens and makes the water and predominantly the sea, his prime suject. Both above and blow the surface, he takes his artitstry to another level. Go to the gallery and find his work up and until the 26th May. 

Iranian Born DJ and Producer will close the Ray of Light awards at the after show party in just 2 weeks time, you can find more details here : https://rayoflightawards.com/rola-2026-programme/Nima moved to the island just over twenty years ago, after fleeing Iran at the age of 13 and becoming a Refugee when he was just 13.After being lined up at school during the Iran / Iraq war, he was told the boys of this age were being taken to clear the path for the soldiers of mines.His parents didn´t send him back to school ther next day and instead whisked him to Denmark ton start a new life in a journey that took almost 2 months to start his new life. He quickly got into music and found a new identity in Copenhagen through his love and connection to clubs and electronic music. His path was quickly forged to Ibiza where he took up residency in what was then, Space and  later became Hi. Years later he became good friends with Ray Stevenson, who the Ray of Light awards is dedicated to, as they began walking duyring covid times around Salines. Find your tickets to the after party and to all the abunmdance of screenings, shows and panels on their website: Rola programme 2026.

We are collaborating once again for our special series of interviews for the Ray of Light Awards, which are taking place later this month here in Ibiza. Spanish singer and songwriter Alex Serra is going to be giving a concert on the top of Dalt Vila on May the 30th, and the tickets link is here:  https://rayoflightawards.com/So for episode 223, we have a Barcelona-born and based musician, but an artist who's also known as something of an explorer. He's lived in Ibiza, where I very first saw him play on a little farm down in the south of the island, Tierra iris and he teels us his debut album came after a journey of travels and self-discovery that's always evident in his lyricism and music, because it was in those months that he traveled and crafted his art, but also his own unique musical family.Alex is also in the process of creating his next album with Totidub who he will perform alongside for the Ray of Light awards day. He says he has a huge chunk of music in the making and we hope you will join us for the May Date on the top of Dalt Vila.   

Just over a year ago ROLA was born from as a loving tribute to actor Ray Stevenson.The Northern Irish actor who lived in Ibiza, Starred in Thor and Star Wars, but on the set of Rome, he met his wife, Elisabetta Caraccia who now takes care of his 3 children in Salines in the south of the island after his passing and runs what was once known as Boutique Hostel Salines. We catch up with her in todays episode at La Curandera to hear how Rola has become a living cultural platform and a space where art, storytelling, music and shared experience come together naturally. Awards for Fatherhood, ,Music, the Gaia Award – Honoring the Creative Feminine, The Youth award and Next Generation award will be handed out next month.The event has so much more than awards however with panel talks, concerts and a grand finale with the Fantasia Festival in Ibiza will wrap things up on June 01. Buy your tickets HERE. 

Happy Birthday Jatayu !  It has been one whole year since Santa Eulalia got a brand new Indian restaurant in the Marina and in today´s episode we head there for an an incredible three course lunch to meet DJ and producer Paul Reynolds and hear how he started his career on the island.From starting out in the West End to getting his first break at Space and playing the closing party before meeting Yann from Hi and Ushuaia and co-founding Melon Bomb, Paul also shares with us his immense passion for cooking. During the pandemic he started a Grub Club, when the clubs were closed and making curry was his something he found a new love for and had a whole crew of other DJ´s delivering food for him all over the island so he was the perfect guest to invite to Jatayu to experience the full delights of their delicious menu.Head to meet Indian owner anuj and say the words, RESET REBEL and get yourself a FREE Cocktail on us. Check out the menu here : https://jatayu.es/our-menu/

In today´s episode, Jo Youle meets a London based multi-disciplinary artist and cultural curator who alchemises beauty and counter culture into narratives.Harris Elliott O.B.E. uses visual poetry that anchors us into new concepts and environments with a playful and disruptive elegance.Fo more info on podcast courses with Jo, head to her website. 

This week on The Reset Rebel, Jo Youle meets Joshua Coombes, founder of the global movement Do Something For Nothing.What began as a simple act — offering free haircuts to people experiencing homelessness — evolved into an international initiative rooted in dignity, human connection and small, powerful acts of kindness.In this deeply human conversation, Joshua shares: How a single haircut sparked a global movement The psychology of kindness and visibility Why connection matters more than charity What he’s learned from conversations on the street How small actions can ripple far beyond what we imagine We talk about ego, vulnerability, purpose — and what it really means to “help” someone without expecting anything in return.This episode is not about saviourism. It’s about presence and about remembering that dignity is universal.Enjoyed this episode and want to make your own podcast? Get in touch with Jo and take one of her online trainings, next course starting April 04: Read More Here

This week on The Reset Rebel, Jo Youle sits down with island translator Dan Cohen, a man who has quietly helped bridge cultures on Ibiza for decades.From translating books and ideas across languages, to interpreting the subtleties of island life itself, Dan shares what it really means to live between worlds — linguistically, culturally and personally.In this chat we explore: How language shapes identity The art (and responsibility) of translation What Ibiza looks like through a translator’s lens Why words matter more than ever in a divided world The hidden stories behind bringing books to life in another language Dan also reflects on his TEDx experience and what it means to speak publicly about ideas that connect rather than divide.This episode is for anyone fascinated by language, culture, storytelling — and the quiet power of those who help us understand one another.For podcast courses, head to our website :  https://www.resetrebelproductions.com/podcast-training/

In today’s episode Jo Youle meets the headline act of TEDx Ibiza, Isobel Bruce. We team up with OpenLab for today’s show to hear from the London based storyteller and campaigner. She has spent her career driving initiatives that tap into culture as a powerful force for narrative change, working across issue spaces from climate and health to refugee rights, democracy and gender based violence.For podcast Trainings with our podcast host, Jo, head to our website :https://www.resetrebelproductions.com/podcast-training/