Andrea Holm Podcast

En este episodio del podcast, tengo el privilegio de hablar con Carlos Zamora, cofundador de Deluz y Compañía, junto con mi compañera Amparo Alcaraz. Carlos y su hermana Lucía han construido un mundo de experiencias a través de sus restaurantes, tiendas y catering, que combinan sostenibilidad, comunidad y creatividad en ciudades como Santander y Madrid. Pero más allá de los espacios físicos que han creado, lo que realmente los distingue es la filosofía que los impulsa. Durante nuestra charla, exploramos cómo Carlos y su equipo han logrado romper con tendencias tecnológicas que muchas veces nos aíslan. En lugar de fomentar la desconexión humana, sus proyectos invitan al encuentro: mesas grandes en sus restaurantes donde los desconocidos comparten conversaciones, relaciones cercanas con más de 150 pequeños productores locales, y espacios diseñados para sentirse como en casa. Estos no son solo restaurantes, sino verdaderas comunidades que priorizan las conexiones humanas y el apoyo mutuo. Hablamos también de cómo sus experiencias fuera de España han dado forma a su visión actual. Carlos compartió sus aprendizajes de sus años viviendo en Inglaterra, un lugar donde, según él, cualquier sueño es válido y donde su pasión por la hostelería evolucionó al comprender la importancia del detalle y la autenticidad. Esas influencias forjaron un enfoque único: desde utilizar el 100% de los animales que compran, recuperando recetas tradicionales, hasta transformar cada visita a uno de sus restaurantes en una experiencia profundamente humana. En este episodio también reflexionamos sobre el poder transformador de una mesa bien puesta, de un espacio bien iluminado y decorado para inspirar calidez. Carlos cree que alrededor de una mesa pasan cosas mágicas: se forman amistades, se reencuentran viejas conexiones y se construyen nuevas. Cada plato, cada botella de vino, cada pequeño detalle de diseño, todo está pensado para evocar esta sensación de comunidad. Espero que este episodio os inspire tanto como a mí. Es un recordatorio poderoso de que lo auténtico, lo sostenible y lo humano no solo son posibles en los negocios, sino que pueden ser el eje de algo extraordinario. No olvidéis dejar vuestros comentarios y contarme qué os ha parecido. -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- ¡Únete a Wellestar Life! https://www.wellestar.life/ 🌟 En Wellestar Life, mi equipo y yo trabajamos con profesionales que están listos para elevar su salud, rendimiento y bienestar general. Nuestro programa de coaching está diseñado para guiarte a través de desafíos físicos y mentales, brindándote el apoyo y la estructura necesarios para destacar. Ya sea que estés afinando tu nutrición, mejorando tu estado físico o fortaleciendo tu resiliencia mental, ofrecemos orientación personalizada adaptada a tus metas. Nos enfocamos en estrategias prácticas que te ayuden a enfrentar las demandas de la vida y lograr resultados sostenibles. Si estás listo para tomar el control de tu vida, considera comenzar con Wellestar Life. https://www.wellestar.life/

In this episode, we talk with Josu, co-owner of Finca Sarbil, a family-run regenerative farm in Etxauri, Navarra (Spain). Originally founded by his father and uncle, Josu and his brother have transformed Finca Sarbil into a self-sufficient model where everything from feed to fertilizer and water is produced on-site. With nearly 1,000 hectares, the animals roam freely, moving between high pastures in summer and low pastures in winter. Josu’s commitment to practices that go far beyond organic means they hardly need any artificial interventions; this year, they didn’t even require a vet visit. In this video, Josu shares how his passion for an authentic lifestyle shows in every corner of Finca Sarbil. -- Join us at Wellestar Life! 🌟 At Wellestar Life, my team and I work with professionals who are ready to elevate their health, performance, and overall well-being. Our coaching program is designed to guide you through physical and mental challenges, providing the support and structure you need to excel. Whether you're fine-tuning your nutrition, improving your fitness, or building mental resilience, we offer personalized guidance tailored to your goals. We focus on actionable strategies that help you navigate life’s demands and achieve sustainable results. If you're ready to take charge of your life, join us at Wellestar Life. https://www.wellestar.life

I was fortunate to catch up with Scott Westerfeld just before he flew out to LA for the Uglies Netflix premiere. In our conversation we explored everything from filters and teeth whitening to the impact of moving between Spain and the US on perceptions of beauty. I asked Scott if Americans live in a "Pretty" world and if I’m seen as living among the "Uglies." Scott shared his thoughts on the quest for thrills in our comfortable lives—comparing it to not having a lion to chase us anymore. We also delved into the dystopian world of Uglies and its reflections on our reality, discussing the tension between control and chaos that resonates with teens caught between conforming to norms and rebelling against them. These are just a few highlights from our 40-minute chat. I would like to have kept the conversation going all day, given that there were so many themes to explore!

In this episode with Jesus Sierra Crespo, we dive into the keys to achieving longevity and high performance through the concept of equanimity. We explore the three phases—Body Silence, Life Silence, and Soul Silence—that lead to true inner peace. Along the way, we discuss the importance of personal responsibility, the art of being a flâneur, and how to protect your joints for a healthier, more balanced life. Tune in to learn how to cultivate equanimity and unlock your full potential.

In this episode, Juan talks about some of the biggest cultural differences he experienced after moving to California from Spain with his wife and three young daughters. He talks about the work culture, the cheerleading culture, and language difficulties like pronouncing words that have an R before an L. For anyone considering a similar intercontinental move, Juan's insights and experiences will surely be of interest to you.

He has spent over 30 years traveling the globe as a photographer, videographer and all around adventurer. He has given his version of travel the title "The paradisal irresponsibility of getting lost", and talks about how we all have our little disasters when it comes to living life. Manuel has a way of putting his passion into photos, videos and words, something that is more than evident in his chat with me today! I hope you enjoy the chat as much as I did.

In this episode, Rabya Hassen and I chat about her move from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Minneapolis, Minnesota in the US. She speaks about the difficulty of adapting to the weather, her first experiences with US racism, creating a chosen family and the complications of going back "home". We both muse over the concept of a culture of instant gratification and how it can breed anxiety, and how sometimes convenience goes too far.

Yemen was Emily Walker's first destination but there was so much to come after that. Emily has been living abroad for over a decade, with Spain, Israel, Morocco, and Algiers added to the list of countries so far. Here she talks about her experiences with hammams, the cultural aspect of nudity, the three-year sweet spot, and why she plans to continue working for the U.S. Embassy and experience new and interesting adventures while representing the United States.

Jenny Holm and I talk about our names, feeling boring, and cultural curiosities associated with living abroad in Russia, Lithuania, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Spain (to name a few).

In this episode, I once again sit down with Jesus Sierra to explore communication in general. We talk about whether people even know if they are good or poor communicators. We also discuss interruptions can be a vice, and/or useful, depending on the situation. We talk about written versus spoken communication, the importance of recognizing

In this chat, Jesús and I discuss FOMO and its controversial counterpart, JOMO. We talk about when FOMO came onto the scene and how it plays out in our everyday lives- from social media to a relentless and omnipresent sense of anxiety.

In this episode I sit down with Jesus Sierra and we discuss his recent post regarding how to train over forty. Jesus is a cohost of Vida Potencial, a Youtube channel and podcast that focuses on health, wellness and longevity.