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  • NP #165: Cynthia Michaud & The James Initiative

    NP #165: Cynthia Michaud & The James Initiative

    Cynthia Michaud’s episode is heart wrenching, yet full of warmth, positivity, and hope through community events such as Tastes And Treasures Of Nosara, on February 25th.

    In this episode, Cyn shares how The James Initiative is an transitioning a tragedy into massive amounts of ongoing positivity reaching deep into Esperanza, a small town on southern end of Nosara.

    Unfortunately, 1/3rd of it’s residents live beneath the poverty line, and some residents are suffering from domestic violence, alcoholism, incest, teenage pregnancy, mental needs, etc. and they need help.

    Dr. Alejandro communicated with Cynthia about the situation and now we are fortunate to have
    The James Initiative focusing on the situation.

    Get your tickets &/or participate in the online auction & have some fun! Here is a link to the online auction:

    https://bit.ly/thejamesinitiative-auction

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  • NP #162: Gnome Surf kicks off Happy Camps in February to help kids with Autism, Down syndrome, Depression, Anxiety; ADD, ADHD, and more

    NP #162: Gnome Surf kicks off Happy Camps in February to help kids with Autism, Down syndrome, Depression, Anxiety; ADD, ADHD, and more

    Gnome Surf is back with updates about Happy Camp in CR which starts in February 2023. Here’s the show notes from another great conversation with Mr. Chris Antao:

    • Chris needs shoulder help after 800 lessons
    • Happy Camp happening in February
    • Happy Camp non profit 501c3 autism, ADD ADHD, depression & anxiety
    • families from all over coming
    • gnome traveling to Texas, CR, not just northeast
    • Chris done with investment banking job and now a firefighter due to gnomes growth
    • Gnome doing well was on PBS, the good news movement, more corporate sponsors and hitting sustainability limits for survival
    • used to be 200 to 400 families, now 3000+
    • looking to build camp in NE similar to Happy Camp in CR
    • Rich rants about surfing going from a bad thing to being cool & socially accepted
    • Chris explains how at first surf therapy wasn’t accepted. But now is. Kids aren’t just learning to surf… They are learning to get back up again
    • Chris explains naysayers always existed and some still do. Rich asks chris to explain further
    • Chris says knew surf therapy real because helped him
    • Brown University, Harvard, etc wanting to work with Gnome
    • rich asks if struggle over. Chris says struggle was real but door now closed. CVS & others giving funds and product for Gnome athletes
    • Pharmaceutical bad joke from rich
    • Over 20 paid instructors in US, 4 years ago just chris
    • In US 25 to 40 lessons per day on weekends event days
    • Gnome doesn’t need big waves
    • 50 to 75 passes sold for next season already. Over 10 week long camps out of Rhode Island
    • Gnome is: Inclusion, Love and Kindness for all kids
    • Good PR is foundation for rough times and people knowing Gnome stands for inclusion and acceptance
    • Biking, snowboarding on way
    • In Nosara Chris wants to help local kids with autism, Down syndrome, anxiety, etc
    • Goal is one local camp per year
    • Feb 18th week
    • inquiries coming in about Nosara Happy Camps so need help from locals
  • This Week In Nosara #5: Offshore winds with super fun surf, pavement in Guiones?!, Bake Sale Wine Tasting for Nosara Food Bank, traffic on road & in water, stay safe & have fun

    This Week In Nosara #5: Offshore winds with super fun surf, pavement in Guiones?!, Bake Sale Wine Tasting for Nosara Food Bank, traffic on road & in water, stay safe & have fun

  • This Week In Nosara #2: Early December 2022

    This Week In Nosara #2: Early December 2022

    Here’s the news and events from the last week of November & first week of December

  • NP #155: Laura Murillo: Choreography, Ballet, Macrame, Art House & much more

    NP #155: Laura Murillo: Choreography, Ballet, Macrame, Art House & much more

    Laura Murillo is a multitalented woman who passionately practices, preaches, and teaches what she loves the most. She wants to help everyone she can improve and enjoy their lives through the arts. She caught me by surprise in this episode and it proved quite refreshing to meet someone this determined to live life as they choose to.

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    We hope you enjoy getting to know her in this episode!

  • NP #104: Surf therapy in Nosara??? Chris Antao from Gnome Surf says it is happening

    NP #104: Surf therapy in Nosara??? Chris Antao from Gnome Surf says it is happening

    Chris Antao is a man on a mission… And it’s a great one. Gnome Surf is already doing amazing things in the US and they are close to getting started in Nosara. Gnome Surf is a 501c3 which focuses on children with autism, down syndrome, ADHD, depression and anxiety to help their happiness and self confidence.

    Gnome Surf is is part of the International Surf Therapy Organization and is gaining popularity quickly due to their 100% success rate in improving the lives of their athletes. Celebrities such as former professional quarterback Doug Flutie (yes, that Doug Flutie) as well as larger organizations are starting to support Gnome Surf and Chris plans to keep this momentum rolling right into Nosara in 2021.

    I hope you enjoy getting to know Chris.

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  • NP #83: The Sacred Playground: What is this ‘Playground’ and why is it ‘Sacred?’ Mike and Lori show us their new adventure and explain what it is all about in 17 minutes

    NP #83: The Sacred Playground: What is this ‘Playground’ and why is it ‘Sacred?’ Mike and Lori show us their new adventure and explain what it is all about in 17 minutes

    Michael Streda from Beach Dog Cafe and Lori Anne from Spirit Lounge are unique human beings. They seem to strengthen and challenge one another both personally and in their businesses. Their newest adventure, The Sacred Playground, is definitely not a ‘normal’ business concept… So I wanted to find out why these already successful Guiones business owners decided to go ‘all in’ manifesting this strange idea. This episode is Mike and Lori both explaining and sharing the experience of their newest project and I hope you enjoy it!

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  • NP #75: Denisse Lashley’s 14 minute episode encourages productivity and positivity during these times of isolation

    NP #75: Denisse Lashley’s 14 minute episode encourages productivity and positivity during these times of isolation

    Denisse Lashley brings energy, positivity and motivation in this episode of the Nosara Podcast. Denisse is the author of Clean Food For Clean People and is constantly making the most of these times of isolation and encouraging others to do the same. She enjoys preparing food for others and is passionate about health and wellness.

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