Ibiza - The Reset Rebel

Today we release our final interview from TedX Dalt Vila on the Reset Rebel for Episode 210! Feels like a huge milestone this year and might just whet your appetite for the weekend in more ways than one,  for what's is still to come!! Dr. Marta Recio Rodriguez is a specialist in sexology and regenerative gynecology, with a clinical and academic focus on women's sexual health, anatomy, and wellness.  Her work explores the intersection between medical science, psychology, and the cultural narratives that have historically shaped — and often silenced — the conversation around female pleasure. Throughout her career, Marta has listened to countless women share their deepest fears, insecurities, and questions — many of which are still wrapped in stigma or shame.  She says women's sexual pleasure has long been pushed to the margins of both medicine and society. So today, we're flipping the script as Marta invites us to re-examine the science, the silence, and the societal blind spots… as she did in her talk,  “The Clitoris: The Story of the Button No One Can Find." - Coming soon to Ted X Youtube, but first we hope you learn something in todays episode. Please follow us on Instagram: @THERESETREBEL Join our Substack for more Ibiza news and stories FREE or as a paid supporter here: https://theresetrebel.substack.com/

Last Saturday as I hosted TED X Dalt Vila on stage here in Ibiza, I invited a talk about the Truth. It IS supposed to be absolute, unquestionable and the facts that form the very foundation of everything we know or at least expect to be true.  But in today's world—where deepfakes blur reality, misinformation spreads like wildfire, and algorithms shape what we see and believe—how do we even begin to separate fact from fiction? We live in an era where narratives outweigh nuance and headlines out shout honesty. Where the sheer volume of information doesn't make us more informed, but more divided, more uncertain, and more vulnerable to have the wool pulled over our eyes.  Our next speaker is someone who carved out career as an investigative journalist. Bob Trafford spent years unearthing hidden truths, analysing evidence, and navigating the delicate line between what is real and what is manufactured working for Forensic Architecture. His work doesn't just reveal what we believe to be true—but why we believe it. So, in a world where the truth is increasingly up for debate, how do we find it? And just as importantly—how do we protect it? Bob Trafford.

Beneath the surface of the sea, buried under layers of time, lie stories waiting to be told.  Right now, today´s podcast guest is quite literally uncovering history—on an under water excavation in Menorca, exploring a shipwreck lost to time. But archaeology isn't just about the past. It's about the present—and the future.  It's about understanding where we come from so we can navigate where we are going. Trevor J Wallace is an explorer, artist, and filmmaker,  as well as the Vice President of Research & Education  at The Explorers Club.  From Scythian tombs to submerged shipwrecks, from sacred sites in Hawai'i to the stories we haven't yet discovered,  his work is about more than artifacts— it is about understanding the human experience. So why does archaeology matter now—in a world dominated by technology, speed, and an ever-accelerating present? Because the deeper we dig,  the more we understand.  

In todays episode we hear from Mallorca based environmentalist Caterina  Amengual Morro in the run up to World Water Day this weekend. She will be giving a talk at TEDx Dalt Vila this month, on Why We Must Listen to Water and essentially give it a voice.  She a masters in landscape and PhD in aquatic ecology and is passionate about adressing the on going issues of our Balearic water crisis.  With more than 20 years of experience in environmental consultancy and currently works as a senior technician in climate change and collaborator of the Interdisciplinary Ecology Group (UIB) and the Water Observatory (UIB).  In todays chat she offers some nature-based solutions; talks about an integrated water cycle management idea and how we can create a green infrastructure and ecosystem of regeneration.

Coco Francavilla is not a scientist or an ocean explorer. She has a long history as a musician and working in the music industry.  For 25 years, as a composer, artist, and sound engineer she has been immersed in the music world—fascinated by how art and science intertwine.  I've explored sound not just as music, but as something deeper—how it can unite, heal, and inspire us and that is exactly why she set up  her NGO, Musicforthesea.org. Through multidisciplinary and artistic engagements, the aim is to enhance understanding and appreciation of marine ecosystems. Together, she wishes we can protect the Ocean because it is integral to our future—the Ocean is us, and we are the Ocean. Hear her talk, Re-Oceaning, on the stage at TEDx Dalt Vila on March 29th. Tickets are available here. 

What does a good death look like ? Ever thought about it? In todays episode we hear from TedX Dalt Vila Speaker Sierra Campbell  -  an Elder Care and End-of-Life Educator dedicated to transforming how we approach aging and end-of-life care. After establishing home health and wellness services in the United States post-college, Sierra spent a decade caring for more than 100 elders during their final years. She shares today, ahead of her talk on March 29th in ibiza, what a good death looks like and how we can make plans ahead of time to reach the end on the best possible way. Tickets on sale now for TED X Dalt Vila at www.tedxdaltvila.com

In todays episode we hear from Australian island resident and menopause expert Kath Berry.  Kath is a women's health specialist with over 30 years clinical experience, and qualifications in acupuncture and a Master of Science research degree.  In 2023, she published ‘Menopause: A Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners', the world's first evidence-based textbook on traditional Chinese and East Asian medicine for menopause.  Kath runs an online education company that has trained over 10,000 acupuncturists worldwide and she loves to empower women through courses on enhancing health, achieving balance, promoting confidence, and encouraging sexual vibrancy.

We are back with another of our TedX Dalt Vila Future Footsteps themed podcasts. This time we hear from an island resident who was born and bred here in Ibiza. Rolf Blakstad is head of Blakstad Ibiza  - an architectural and design office and agency - and tells us his talk on March 29th at our annual event is about growing up on the island in the seventies and witnessing the changes that have unfolded through the years. His talk, " Ibiza the Island Time Forgot, "  will take centre stage on the day and a few tickets still remain if you enjoy todays episode with Rolf. Head to the www.TEDXDALTVILA.COM website for more info. For all your island podcast needs check out, www.resetrebelpropductions.com

Today marks the start of a special series of shows in collaboration with island radio station Openlab and Tedx Dalt Vila ahead of the event in March. We hear from Regenerative Architecht Finn Harries who created the designs for Juntos Farm to transform our food system on the island. He says it used to be a place which created beef and hamburgers but now the farm has completely been rebuilt and is well on the way to changing the fact that only 2% of the food grown here is consumer here and most of it is imported. Juntos has become a place for community and gatherings and talks as well as food production and its is Finns first role as an architecht straight out of university. In his TED x Talk he touches on how this position came from a feeling that perhaps designing and building more place and spaces on planet earth didn´t quite feel right after all that he had experienced. You can hear him on stage on March 29th here in Ibiza at the Palacio De Congresso. Tickets are available here.  Catch the radio show Tuesdays at 6pm on Openlab.fm

For Episode 201, Jo went to meet a man with more than 20 years in the field of coaching ranging from life, business and corporate support to the pursuit of inner peace, positive thinking, emotional and spiritual intelligence, meditation and conscious living to get 2025 off with a little deep thought.  Zoran has had an enlightening and successful journey that all began from a genuine desire to help people unlock their potential and strive to be equally happy and successful in both their careers and personal lives. For five years he was a television presenter of  “The Net” TV show with Sigma International. He created two successful franchise concepts, worked in challenging and demanding corporate positions, and runs one of the world's premier coaching firms, TNM Coaching.  He is a Master Certified Coach who has developed a solid foundation to help lift people up, evolve, create, accelerate, and ultimately realise a fulfilling life! We loved meeting him on the beach close to Ses Savines in Santa Eulalia. 

We are celebrating hitting 200 episodes in today´s Christmas Special episode with Love Food Ibiza, aka Tess Prince in a very special gin infused podcast festive picnic on the playa of Es Figerel. The jolly pair get together for a good old for a three course feast which you can find the details of on the instagram of @lovefoodibiza if you feel inspired to get your festivities off to a big old bang. Jo and Tess reminisce over some ginger bread gin cocktails, a bottle of fizz, kombucha, some rafts of endive packed goodness, home made falafel, a lemon tart and ...a lot of giggles. Thank You for listening to 200 episodes of the Reset Rebel. If you love the podcast and wish to jump on a course to launch your own series in the new year,  check Jo´s website  - with dates coming in 2025 in Lisbon, Zurich and Barcelona as well as Ibiza:    www.resetrebelproductions.com  

In this episode Jo Youle sits down with guest No.199 Lee Bennett, the dynamic promoter of the iconic Bagleys nightclub and the visionary behind London's Walk of Fame who now lives in Ibiza. Lee, whose career has spanned decades in the entertainment and nightlife industries, shares insights into his fascinating journey, from bringing some of the most memorable parties to life at Bagleys to honouring London's most celebrated artists and performers on his very own Walk of Fame.  Lee's dedication to preserving and celebrating the essence of London's cultural scene is as strong as ever, and his stories paint a vivid picture of an era that defined nightlife for a generation. Jo and Lee dive into the heyday of Bagleys, discussing what made the venue a mecca for club-goers and music lovers in the '90s and early 2000s. Lee reminisces about the electric energy that defined Bagleys, where genres collided, and the most innovative DJs took to the decks, pushing the boundaries of underground music culture. He shares the challenges and thrills of promoting events during a time when London's nightlife was a hotbed for creativity and connection. As they explore the vibrant past of Bagleys, listeners get a firsthand account of the club's legacy and its lasting impact on London's music landscape. Love this podcast? Want to learn how to create or start your own series? Join our host Jo Youle on 12 and 13th December 2024 in Ibiza over two days to get your idea off the starting blocks : www.resetrebelproductions.com Or Email Jo@ResetRebelproductions.com 

In today´s episode we grab a glass of red wine and head to meet South African long term island resident, David Leppan at his beautiful home for a chat about a life led through a slightly nomadic lens. He grew up and attended boarding school in Africa and then went to university in Austria (which he never completed), and finally ended up residing between Europe and Asia for the last two decades befor making Ibiza his home for the last 30 years.  He is a pioneer in big data used to fight international crime, and soon will launch Los Patios, an oasis on the island for islanders.

In todays Episode, we preview one of the years biggest annual music events in the calendar as half of the island ship out to Amsterdam for ADE. With a rich background in music journalism as the Editor of DJ Mag Ibiza and extensive experience as the magazines Tech Editor, Michael Wilson joins Jo at the Hub in his music studio to talk about his island life and transition into writing after a long career in the music industry.  He says his mission is to bring a deep understanding of both the creative and technology side of the electronic music scene.  With a career spanning over 16 years at DJ Magazine, he has been an integral part in shaping the conversation around electronic music on the island and beyond. 

From Lighting Director at Lio to intimacy coaching in Ibiza Buzz has seen it all on the island.  He moved from America to Thailand, India, Barcelona and eventually Ibiza after working in the Circus in the Spanish city.  In todays episode we hear how he met Leonardo Di Caprio who doesn't like to be the centre of attention when not at work, Anna Hathaway and Arnold Schwarzenegger at the famous cabaret establishment but now prefers to be working at the Garden of Light. 

Former London and Ibiza club runner, rave MC and dance music journalist, Kirk Field has worked in the night-time industries for four decades. Armed with “two fingers and the truth”, Kirk Field's critically acclaimed debut ‘Rave New World: Confessions of a Raving Reporter' was hailed as a modern cult classic and became the UK's most popular hardback and audiobook in dance music/club culture.  In 2024 his narrated audiobook was nominated for an ARIA Award and his spoken word live show is booked for a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His follow up, ‘Planes, Trains & Amphetamines' tells the inside story on clubbing travel. Kirk lives in Devon with his family, a cat which is mute, and his tinnitus which sadly isn't. 

Argentine born, but Ibiza based chef, Sebastian Mazzola is todays guest as he spends his summers working out of a private space close to Dalt Vila.  He used to work under head chef Albert Adria in Barcelona at the now closed 41 and explains, how as a lover of electronic music, he befriended a group of well known DJ´s  which got him starting to think about the way they fly all over the world showcasing their music and how that could also be applied to the way he creates food.  Our conversation took place when he was recently in Japan cooking on a tiny island and over the last decade, he has been travelling with his partner, through Cooking in Motion,  all over the world.  The interview took place as part of The Xarraca Journal  - Issue 4 which launches next week officially and has the theme of human connection which features a mix of fashion, sustainability, technology, regenerative practise, wellness, fiction, poetry, music, art and, of course, the progressive thinking that is so much a part of our island community. 

Fat Tony – real name Tony Marnach – went from living on a London council estate to best mate of Kate Moss and Boy George, and one of the party scene's most notoriously hedonistic DJs. Since commencing his sober 17 years ago, he has forged a career as fashion's go-to DJ and an LGBTQ+ activist. His new memoir, I Don't Take Requests, documents his journey from difficult beginnings to kingpin of the 80s and 90s club scene, his drug addiction, HIV diagnosis, rehab and recovery. In todays episode, ahead of his Ibiza opening gig at Pikes party, Back to Mine, he sits down with Jo Youle at the Hub Ibiza studios to reveal his story from Love & recently getting engaged in NYC to his Fiance Stavros to casting h8is mind back to his glory days at Paradise garage, Studio 54 and the Loft in NYC when he used to play and party on the circuit. 

What does it mean to be truely free?  In todays podcast we meet Kyan, a film director and musician, who made a film called "The Last Free Man on Earth," about Alex. A man who has lived in a cave for the past 9 years in Punta Galera.  In search of enlightenment, the platinum-selling record producer left his hedonistic life behind and through the best part of a decade he has learned to live life in  a much more rustic fashion in the thick of things down south. Kyan got stuck in Ibiza in lockdown and decided to stay a little longer and make his very first film after meeting Alex, taking almost 2 years to study and shoot his new friend over many sessions. The film recently debuted at the Ibiza Cine Fest in santa Eulalia and Jo goes to meet Kyan after watching it at his studio in Cala Llonga for todays conversation. 

In todays episode we celebrate International Womens Day and head to San Antonio to meet firefighter and  artist, Romanie Sanchez. She was born and bred on Ibiza and lived through the 70´s Ibiza.....and has seen it all, in many ways. More info on Romanie here 

Aguascopio is an all-female art collective living in Ibiza. Since 2021 we have made art which fuses artistic swimming, costume design and drone photography.  Annabelle Widmann grew up in Ibiza and is a costume designer as well as performer. Her work has been seen in parties and clubs such as Woomoon and Chinois in Ibiza, as well as in festivals and exhibitions around the world.  For Aguascopio she provides costumes, some original music, and she is also one of the performers.  Liz Kueneke grew up in the United States but has been living in Ibiza since 2009. She is a multidisciplinary artist and curator and has had art residencies in the Hangar: Centre de Producció d ́Arts Visuals (Barcelona) and The Outpost for Contemporary Art (Los Angeles). Tasya Menaker was born in Siberia but grew up in the United States. She has lived in Ibiza since 2013 where she has worked as an event and portrait photographer. For Aguascopio she is the drone operator, as well as the photography and video editor. She has been published in Rolling Stone and Forbes magazines and has exhibited her work in cities around the world including Chicago, New York City and Barcelona. Tonight Feb 28th, the trio will appear at the CINE fest Ibiza in Santa Eulalia with the world premiere of their Be Like Water film. More on Aguascopio HERE

There are three types of music in the world according to todays guest Serene Sass.  The music of instruments, the music of the human body and soul, and the music of the cosmos. Serene is a music industry, emerging markets, technology and humanitarian expert. As a visionary entrepreneur, music consultant to some of the most sucessful United Nations music projects and former VP of Emerging Markets for Warner Music Group, Serene has traveled the world building relationships with key political, humanitarian, technology and music industry partners. Serene is a social innovator and change maker. She is a passionate leader in developing partnerships and initiatives between the creative arts, technology and humanitarian industries working on projects which have reached billions of people, raised millions of dollars and helped to empower musicians from marginalised communities - refugee camps, favelas, ghettos, conflict zones and indigenous cultures all over the world. She has some big plans for her new Conscious Music Group and is working with artists who live on the island on some exciting new music and projects, including the much loved island local Mr Nick Mulvey. Join us for todays episode as we get into some of her juicy tales and unleash her plans for the future. Music & Musicians mentioned : Natty Nick Mulvey Malian singer and composer, Vieux Farka Touré Conscious Music Group - created by Serene  UK Music charity Road to Freedom : https://www.roadtofreedom.uk

Last year I got to meet Manu San Felix  - Oceanographer and videographer for National Geographic. Manu campaigns heavily for the one thing that may just save our climate in the Balearics - The Posidonia. Our huge acres of sea grass provide a carbon sink which sucks the nasties out of our atmosphere and absorb and hold them. Protecting them is of paramount importance as you heard in our EP with ambient musician @coco_francavilla. They are the answer to so many issues we face as an island that depends heavily on tourism and Manu runs @vellmari_formentera and every year they replant the beds and try to restore them where possible. In this weeks episode we talk about that process, why we have to educate people to respect the ancient sea beds that are unique to ours seas and we hear much of his incredible storytelling on expeditions that he has been on for National Geographic as an ambassador for @natgeopristineseas and how he became a marine biologist and fell in love with our islands. #podcast #ibiza #manusanfelix #oceanography #oceanphotography #video #videographer #formentera #posidonia #evcology #reset #rebel #resetyourmind #protectourseas #sea #meditteranean #ocean #water #agua #diving 

In todays episode we perch in a new Italian Cafe in Santa Eulalia over two glasses of cold crisp white wine in the winter sunshine to meet Ukrainian jazz Haprist, Alina Bzhezhinska.  Alina is undoubtedly one of the leading harpists in the world today and is a one-woman powerhouse on a mission to bring the harp to the fore of contemporary sound.  A jazz harpist, composer, band leader and a founder of the digital platform HipHarpCollective, she's also trying to remarket the harp in her lifetime.  Alina Bzhezhinska has performed at Balmoral Castle for HM the Queen's 80th birthday, was commissioned by Thai royalty to arrange the music written by the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and more recently could be found creating with UK jazz frontrunner Kamaal Williams on his second studio album, Wu Hen.  Having studied Classical Harp at the F. Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw, obtained a Masters in Arts in Poland, a spot at the University of Arizona to study jazz ensued. Relocating to the UK in 2002, Bzhezhinska went on to become the resident harp tutor at the prestigious Royal Conservatory of Scotland for seven years.   She now lives in Ibiza and is making her new album on the island with a fusion of electronic sounds and beats. At The HUB studios.    

Join us as we head for our annual festive Podcast Picnic with Love Food Ibiza. Tess Prince has her usual stash of goodies and whisks us down to the beach side spot of the closed restaurant El Bigotes for a three course treat and tatse of Christmas. We sample some lychee cocktails, A "Cheesemas" Tree,  Sausage rolls and a festive cake to finish off a lavish fe hours as the sun begins to set. Check out her Instagram for the full recipes. Merry Christmas!

In today´s episode we explore the Musical artistry of Ibiza based but Vienna born DJ and musician Megablast. Jo and Sascha meet in his island studio for todaysconversation and as you will hear, as a musical alchemist, he has successfully fused electronic beats with indigenous sounds, creating a bridge between the modern and the traditional.  His collaborations with local artists and global talents alike showcase his commitment to the universal language of music.  Megablast's discography is a testament to his versatility, with each track telling a unique story while maintaining a cohesive thread that connects listeners to the heart and soul of Ibiza's vibrant musical culture.  With a career spanning decades, Megablast continues to be a guiding force, leading the way for the next generation of sonic explorers.

In todays Episode we meet Israeli singer and musician Laor.  Laor has been researching the power of the human voice for the last 20 years and have performed in festivals such as: Inititation, Medicine,  Healing, Earthdance and many many more... collaborating with incredible musicians with a real passion to Inspire humans to breath, connect, pray and sing like never before. She created a beautiful singing circle at Alma Frequency festival last weekend at Six senses Ibiza and held space for many to express their voice through sound and song.  We hear her thoughts on why she feels western society is so repressed and held back from being able to speak up but also use their own unique voices to celebrate life and find their way through that feeling of connection. Why do we shy away? Whay do feel so embaressed? Laor has a few theories and we finish with a song, that you can also sing along to- Hym to the Soul.   

Today we hear from Annalie howling - author and elite performance coach on self love, dating after divorce, London living as a single woman in her forties and how to know when relationships are worth leaving.  Annalie fled London after her break up to  re-find herself in Formentera and says she wouldn't change it for the world.  She says there is also a huge difference between being lonely and time spent alone which she clarifies as time she hugely enjoys in the aftermath of all that came before. 

Last weekend we hit the brand new Mondrian Hotel In Cala Llonga for the Lotus Art In Motion Art Exhibition. We started off our epsidoe with a chat to Italian curator Marco Bassi about his island frineds that he invited to feature their works and the future of art and Ai, and why he hopes to change the landscape of the art scene on the island. We meet his wife, island photographer, Lela Radulovic from Serbia, who was showing 8 incredible floor length images of women in iconic locations around ibiza show casing their beauty and strength.  We caught up with Alabama artist Daniel Dugan about who has been practicing his “one line” art since he was just 10 years old. Daniel says the project represents the flow of life, time, and unexpected events.  We also hear from Milan based artist Francesco Maccapani Missoni about the unveiling of “INTRECCI” which he began creating in the pandemic to avoid the feeling he faced and then got spotted by a famous art critic, Mariuccia Casadio, who wrote a piece in Vogue in March 2021. www.theresetrebel.com 

This week we got ecstatic with Bestival curator and creator Mr Rob Da bank as he brought his breathwork to Ibiza and the dome of Pikes for the final edition of Cosmic Pineapple.  It has been an incredible summer for the man who brought the very last round of free parties to ibiza and Rob explains that breathwork was a natural progression for him as he has been meditating since his twenties.  He says Noise is not a drawback for him and he can meditate anywhere these days, from nightclubs to Mosquito fuelled fields.  Catch the full Episode with Robby as he gives us his perspective of Ibiza after all these years partying here back in the day as a now 50 year old father of four. www.theresetrebel.com 

Island Author Ben Dunwell joins us once again to celebrate his very first audio book, Pine Tree Island. Ben also narrated the book himself over around 16 hours of recording time and the audio was knokced into shape by yours truely through Reset Rebel Productions. What did it take to make it and how does it feel after all this time to dive back into the characters and give them voice? Find out in Todays episode as we also discuss: - Menorca history - Storytelling  - Wine making - Theatrics and how Ben became an actor from a young age - What the London world of dramatics was like back in the day - How his house got struck by lightening and almost took him and his family out - Plus we finish with Bens thoughts on celebrity and how it came to be be thought the use of very strong Mediteranean wines.  If you wish to listen to the audiobook version of Pine Tree island, use the link above. If you wish to make an audiobook, drop me an email: Jo@resetrebelproductions.com  for a chat and a quote.   

How do you feel about your voice? Are you able to speak up and be heard in groups? Do you freak out if you have a work presentation or at Uni ? Have you had to go on stage and perform a talk, a song or some kind of performance that came into your life? Do you hate the sound of your voice when you listen back? I have come to understand this is due to cognitive dissonance. The way we hear our voice back is different to how it is when we speak to others. Our voice travels in a different way when we hear it back. But communication is a huge gift that we are able to express through our one and only human instrument. And? As it happens,  communicating well,  is a massive skill. It is not something we a gifted when we form the words on our lips. It tales time, patience and a LOT of practice. If this is something you wish to work on, in todays Episode we hear from those who came on the event last year over three days and their letters they wrote to their voice. We also hear from our keynote speaker, Sister Bliss of faithless. In two weeks time she joins us on edition NO.2 of the Women´s Voice Activation here in Ibiza. Details here:     VOICE RETREAT 14 AND 15TH OCTOBER IN IBIZA 

In todays episode we meet Colombian Lithuanian Jurgis Didžiulis who as you are about to find out is more than a musician. He is a professional speaker and an inspirational educator with degrees in Political Science and Business Administration so he is good at talking, being able to read the crowd and sharing his craft which he says he has honed down to one word, being a troubadour. But, he is way more than just one word and His unique ability to present ideas and shift perspectives through sonic illustration and musical co-creation activates, elevates and educates in ways that words alone cannot. So we will end it here, but suffice to say his third summer in ibiza has been “eventful” and he is loving being the man to fly the flag of regenerative music for Juntos Farm and to create what he feels is an inclusive community sound and he tells us all About the EP he is working on for a new release. ———- Are you a woman looking to hone the sound of your voice and become more familiar? Maybe you have a big work presentation coming up, a TEDx talk or fancy your hand at stand up? If so, we have our I AM WOMAN event coming up again next month 14 & 15 October 2023. Pop here for All the info : www.resetrebelproductions.com/voiceretreatschedules

The Human library Returns to The House of Wow Ibiza and this time we were talking tech.  After the emergence of the islands very first Ibiza Tech Forum in April, we debated whether Ibiza could become a real tech hub for start ups, investors and developers? We questioned what is holding the island back from achieving its dreams to reset the narrative of what it is known for and what is needed to attract more a more tech  focussed entrepreneurial crowd and tech creatives in the scene. Tech Forum founder Jesse Krieg Mora grew up on the island and also runs his own start up Admefy which is a simple media content manager. He explained in depth about the government funding available, tax loops holes for start ups and the moment he noticed the tech scene start to thrive on ibiza. Jess Ramon Brown also grew up on ibiza and runs Green tech start up Enverse Labs.  He now lives in Madrid and say community there is huge for start ups and Ibiza is still a little short on talent and network for him to stay here full time. Swiss-born impact entrepreneur, Alessa Berg  also joined our panel after very recently moving to ibiza. Her thought leadership sits at the intersection of positive impact and emerging technologies.  She is the founder and CEO of Top Tier Impact (TTI) and is involved in the global ecosystem of impact investors,  entrepreneurs, professionals and public figures across more than 45 countries.  TTI's investment unit facilitates investments into growth-stage impact tech companies across emerging markets, such as the $100m debt investment into Wave Mobile Money. Hear an in depth conversation about the ways Ibiza is working towards becoming a tech hub and plans for next years Tech Forum.

Actress Nat Kelley joins us today for a chat about her indigenous roots and growing up in Sydney.  She was born in Peru and experienced her own struggles growing up. However she learned quickly how to find her tribe and now uses her voice as an actress to give voice to indigenous communities.  Nat, known for her role as Neela in the 2006 action film The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, and for her roles in various TV series including Body of Proof, Unreal, The Vampire Diaries, Dynasty and The Baker and the Beauty, also explained that she feels Burning Man has work to do to be fully environmentally friendly and she took part in a climate protest there last summer.  She sits on the Board of netflix film, Kiss The Ground, which will soon have a sequel.  Nat spent time on the farms of ibiza when she was here last summer and is a keen ambassador for the regenerative agriculture scene on the island and worldwide. 

Ever wondered where those pre-party night drinks should take place in Ibiza Town? Jo and her guest Rosa of Vino Y Co take you on a whistle stop tour of Dalt Vila in today´s episode and their plans don´t quite go according to...well plan, after some rather fine french cocktails. The pair commence at a Bar De Vin aka Marjorelle in the old town and after some "Barbie Snacks" in true girly form, they attempt to make their way in high heels, down to Mexican street food hang out,  Chidas. The plan was to hit new bar, Room Service and finish at Lost Paradise, but the Margaritas went down a little but too well on a hot July night and you will have to listen to find out how the night ended! Rosa also shares her story and passion for Sake, what it takes to be a somellier and how best to avoid a summer hangover. Huge thanks to Chidas, whose co-owner Andres is offering us a little dinner for two to give away, if you share the latest post on The Reset Rebel acc in your stories and tag us and @chidas_bar.cantina. Vino Y Co are the legends that sponsor the new years day swim every January 01st. Pop in to pick up a bottle of your favourite tipple to drink poolside, they have an amazing selection of Natural wines too.   ******Disclaimer: We break all podcast rules on this episode and there is a little bit of eating and drinking sounds as we dine and have a few little tipples. ----------- Wishing to start a podcast of your own? We run courses in Ibiza, online, privately one to one and also create bespoke branded series for your business, brand or passion projects.   Check out:   Reset Rebel Productions for more info.

In todays Episode we hear the first in a series of live talks I am hosting on Ibiza, under the banner of The Human Library. For Edition 01 I invited Tiffanie Darke who has spent most of her career in fashion as an editor, journalist, author and most recently, shopkeeper in Ibiza and Neliana Fuenmayor of A Transparent Company to join me at The House of Wow to talk about the world of sustainable fashion and how we can make the whole process more transparent and create accountability to be able to track items from farm to hanger. If you liked the podcast and wish to create your own series, our next podcast course takes place 04 & O5 September here in ibiza over 2 days 10-4pm, so you can hit the beach after class and get inspired. Check out our website for more info. We also have options for those who wish to fly in and join us, you do not need to be a resident and what better place to get your creative juices flowing? Follow us on Instagram :   https://www.instagram.com/theresetrebel/

For the month of July Ibiza has had a special resident creating a month of concerts and live experiences to reflect what Frank White calls The Over View Effect. That moment when astronauts experience their first glimpse of planet earth from Space. Through visual art, film, music, dance, talks and incredible food Eduardo has invited a selection of guests to join him for an intimate evening on the island to drop into this concept and create the Over View effectr here on Planet Earth. The final show is July 27th - tomorrow - find more info and tickets HERE. This excerpt for todays episode is a taster of what will become a regular music focussed spin off series of RR called "...And The Beat Goes on." EP 01 goes live next week, keep your eyes on the usual places to hear it first. Follow @eduardocastillo on instagram. Check out hsi website : https://www.eduardocastillo.com/

Phat Phil Cooper has been an island resident since just before the pandemic. But his heart has been Balearic for much longer than that with regular visits to the island on and off since the 1990,  meaning he struck up friendships with some of the great sunset sound trackers of the islands time, like Jose Padilla. Phil owns the NuNorthern Soul label and his latest musical project that he is looking to create  is inspired by the sweeping poem ‘Cofio' by the great Welsh poet Waldo Williams. It is one that has forged a closeness between his Ibiza-based record label and the Welsh DJ, performer and cultural commentator Gareth Potter, composer and musician Joan Bibiloni, poet and actor Pep Tosar Vaquer, actor Rhys Ifans and musician James Baron. Each of the players has a unique contribution within the plans that will be released to mark Balearic day next Spring. In todays episode Phil shares the full details of his idea,  some new musical plans and a documentary, feel free to get in touch with Phil Via His instagram. If you enjoy today´s episode and LOVE ibiza as much as we do, pop over to Amar La Tierra - Jo´s brand new podcast about Island ecology and all the ways we can Love and already do Love the  Rich Red Earth  of Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca and Menorca. You can also listen in Spanish Here

Ultra-endurance athlete and clean seas activist Neil Agius landed in Ibiza yesterday after deciding to voluntarily abandon his world record crossing from mallorca after suffering multiple jellyfish stings. He encountered a swarm of jellyfish around the 46 km mark of the crossing in the Mallorca-Ibiza channel at around 01:00 am. After almost four hours, several stings and several attempts to resume the crossing, Agius's stings were too agonising for him to carry on his 100 mile swim to raise awareness of the UN treaty of the high seas. It is the first-ever legally binding global agreement of its kind and  provides a framework for environmental protections to biodiversity in international waters — which cover over 60% of the Earth's surface. Only 1.2% of the world's ocean areas are currently protected which he says it is not enough.  We caught up for a quick conversation  overlooking Dalt Vila and the World Unesco Heritage site that is also named due to  "the dense prairies of oceanic Posidonia (seagrass), an important endemic species found only in the Mediterranean basin, contain and support a diversity of marine life."    As we gazed over the Marine protected areas of Els Freus Marine Reserve which covers more than 13,000 hectares between the islands of Ibiza and Formentera, he admitted aborting the swim was not an east decision, "It is very sad to see all the hard work we put into this challenge come to such a premature conclusion.  I felt strong and ready to complete the journey, but fate had other plans." Neil says this is far from the end of his plans and will try again, probably next year. www.neilagius.com Neil on instagram

This week we hit the sandy shores of Fomentera and head to a brand new hot spot on Playa Mijorn to meet Maltese island resident, Alexea Grech.  Alexea fell in Love with Ibiza in the late 90's and has since moved here full time with her family after starting out in the dot com world, she now creates magic for those who visit the Island  on holiday and does event planning and hosting to making every day special for people to really kick back and buoy the ride. #askalexea 

Stavroz hail from Ghent, a place they describe as the land of compromise.  The foursome share with us today their love for ibiza and the their attempts to try and find an unbeaten path in electronic music.  One that has culminated in their delicately acoustic, organic and cinematic approach. As a result they have been awarded second place for “best producer” and “best breakthrough artist” in national awards for Belgium's electronic scene. In todays Episode we hear from IJsbrand De Wilde and Gert Beazar on their impressions of Ibiza and Introduction to island people at Woomoon at Cova Santa.  www.theresetrebel.com

In todays episode we meet CEO of the Association of Independent Music,  Silvia Montello.  My gorgeous co-host Sophie Shnapp of Earth Percent took the lead on todays conversation  at the International Music Summit in April and the pair spoke in front of a live audience about her new role leading AIM.  Silvia Says,  “AIM will continue its comittment to ensuring our independent creators and rights shareholders reap the maximum benefits and strive towards a truely diverse and inclusive industry that nurtured great talent from every genre background and identity.”  Silvia is spearheading the great work AIM have done since its inception to support and champion the UK's independent music community. She has previously held senior positions at Universal Music Group, BMG and AWAL, as well as startup Blokur.  She also founded music and marketing consultancy Voicebox Consulting in 2011, which works with charities, non-profits and SMEs.  Montello is a Trustee of Help Musicians charity and Chair of Trustees for Music Minds Matter, Help Musicians' dedicated mental health service for the whole UK music community. www.theresetrebel.com 

In 1983 todays guest was invited to ibiza for a visit to see family. 40 Years later he is still here and has four sons. Vaughn got a job dancing on the podiums of the island shortly after arriving and found his outlandish dress sense and wild style enabled him to fully express himself. He was abandoned in Chelsea as a baby and adopted by aristocrat parents who brought him into their family and gave him a privileged upbringing. Vaughn says he felt at home in the funky room at Pacha, after the usual club rooms became less about the music and more about being seen and photographed. He holds a strict no filming policy in place for his nights at the ibiza super club which has its roots firmly in the birth of Balearic music. The Funky room re-opens this weekend and his first gig at Akasha takes place on Sunday with previous podcast guest Jon Sa Trinxa. Our next ibiza Podcast Course is 19 and 20th June More details here :  www.resetrebelproductions.com

YogaFit has been running for almost a decade in Ibiza. It now also runs across Greece and has found a brand new island home here at the just opened Cala Verde which gazes out across the stunning bay of Es Figueral. The event which was co-founded by our previous podcast guest Lindsay jay and her brother Ken and his wife Antonia has been growing year on year and was sold out this month when we spent a whole week trying different styles of classes, meditation mantra circles, dance, long coastal walks and late night pre bed time Yin. It was pure bliss to be able to stay within the complex, so a huge thank you to the amazing Yoga fit team for hosting me and a few sessions of my music infused flow yoga sessions, Joga Beats. On the episode we hear the story of setting up in the fitness industry more then twenty years ago from Rachel Holmes  - a Fitness Entrepreneur, Group Exercise Class Creator & Fitpro Business Mentor. Rachel was creating her own form of Pilates at a time when fitness was not as popular as it is now and selling out village halls. We hear from co-founder of flow dance meditation,  DJ Nathan Buroughs on how to soundtrack parts of peoples experiences of meditation to add something rather then take something away and create euphoria as well as moments for people to drop out of their heads and into their hearts. Joe Houze joins us to talk about being a yoga therapist and how he discovered a series of techniques to tackle his anxiety and we finish with Quantum Healer and meditation workshops facilitator,  Catherine Monahan, who talks about how we can call in more  abundance - you´re welcome! If you fancy joining Yogafit in Greece later this month  27th May - 03 June or back in Ibiza after the summer, 22-29th October, use our discount code to book: https://yogafitretreats.com/discount/RESETREBEL

This weeks we are back at the International Music Summit with a female led conversation on the Power of Voice. The episode was recorded LIVE in the Garden Suite of Destino Ibiza and was hosted by Eco activist, documentary maker and Co-founder of EarthRise Alice Aedy. Alice has travelled to the climate front lines to document the human cost of climate change to give a human face and share the human stories that are all too often missing from climate storytelling. Alice guided a beautiful conversation about how we can all use our voice to empower our art, fuel music, inspire movement and make a positive change in a world that seems transfixed on doom talk when it comes to climate. Sophie Shnapp of Earth Percent spoke of the idea of having a voice through change making. So having a voice through music and having a political stance and feels that being at places like IMS is and important place to share this. Mollie Mendoza works in the healing arts with dance and embodiment and is a female empowerment coach. She shared the way we use our voice internally and externally and says our inner voice is just as important as the one  we express to others and create boundaries and communicate and spoke of the art of relating. Poet Ebyan Zanini shared the way her voice has influenced her art and healing and how both are intrinsically linked. In October The Reset rebel will be hosting our second Ibiza  installment of our Women´ - s voice activation retreat 14 and 15 October 2023 - More details here:    www.resetrebelproductions.com

Sandy toes are the order of the day as we meet Sephardic Persian flamenco dancer Leilah Broukhim in today´s episode on the shores of Es Figueral. Born in New York Leilah has been based in Spain since 2000 and began her Flamenco dance formation with respected New York-based professors who gave her the necessary foundation to follow her growth in Spain. In Madrid, she continued her studies at the renowned dance academy Amor de Dios under great masters of flamenco, including Maria Magdalena, Manuel Reyes, Rafaela Carrasco and José Maya, while completing her knowledge of flamenco in Seville with the Farrucos. From Flamenco came Leilah´s first forray into learning spanish Flamenco guitar in exchange for english lessons and as her confidence grew so did her songwriting. Her first song was about an Ex Love and from there five tracks created her very first EP which landed late last year in November. The Curve was celebrated and initially launched in Madrid but this Sunday, Ibiza will have the pleasure of experienced round two at Can Cacao. Tickets available here:  https://tinyurl.com/THECURVEIBIZA

In todays Episode we are Live in the Garden Suite of the International Music Summit in Ibiza with my co-host Sophie Shnapp of Earth Percent. We speak to Luke from Bye Bye Plastic about how people can support the banning of plastic from the music industry and nightlife culture on Ibiza. Jurgis Didžiulis - a columbian Lithuanian - pops in for a chat and tells us how he is working with companies who wish to shift their organisational culture and has been doing so through music for a very long time. He used to be an artist and is now a music artisan and we hear some special live tracks on the show. Plus we End the episode with a conversation with Chabeli Chain who is from the Venezuelan Amazon rainforrest. She is a vocalist, musician and DJ as well as an Indigenous rights advisor. She tells us how her vision is to bring the music and natural wisdom of the indigenous people to pop culture and electronic dance movement. 

Happy Earth Day. What better way to celebrate than to share the story of a Belgian nurse and a journalist who threw in their jobs in Antwerp to start Ibizas very first Alpaca Farm. Bart and San now tend to their 19 strong herd in the North of the island and the pair harvest their wool once a year in April to use for the creation of clothes. They have a weaving studio on their farm which they have regenerated over the past few years.  Es Currals was abandoned when the discovered it in 2019 and the pair have spent much of their time bringing it back to life to be able to raise their fur babies, which originate from Peru. The Alpacas are all named after film and rock stars and Bart spends much of his time harvesting the manure of the animals for local gardeners and farmers to use on their land and regenerate it. Check out their Face book page,   Instagram & the weaving site of San´s Collection on their website. Our next podcast course is coming up in Ibiza, June 19 and 20th 2023. www.resetrebelproductions.com

Ruth Ramsay ditched a career in journalism to be a Strip Tease artist. In 2001 she signed up for classes at the London School Of Striptease and fell in love with the empowerment, creativity, freedom and fun she found in the artform.  That was the start of 12 exciting years which saw her dancing performing internationally, modelling, teaching striptease, pole dancing, and campaigning for the rights of adult entertainment workers. She is an aduly sex educator and sex coach and recently gave a TEDx talk at Can Ventosa where I hosted her on stage right here in Ibiza where she also has a second home after falling in Love with the island. Ruth has spent the best part of two decades talking about Sex and todays episode was not different, although it was only supposed to be a coffee which i ended up recording, so Thank You Ruth for being a good sport and letting me hit publish!! Find her website here if you feel like she can help you in the bedroom. Follow her on instagram: @ruthramsay_  and us @theresetrebel. 

Musicology. The name of the 28th studio Album of legendary artist, Prince. Googling the name of it,  todays guest found that it in facts means "the scholarly analysis and research-based study of music." Nicc Johnson, who grew up on the island, promptly left his job as a DJ  after growing up on Ibiza, and went off to study.  He now runs a company called Music Health that looks at the way “music activates neurons in more regions of the brain than almost anything else scientists know of and causes the release of neurochemicals in our brains.” - Daniel J. Levitin. In todays conversation on my front porch, we explore the ways music holds centre-stage in the orchestra of our body and mind and plays an essential role to our health and wellbeing. How many hours a day do you listen to music? Did you know music can be a workout for the brain and make it fire in different ways that can be hugely beneficial for its long term health, performance and muscle memory? It was a huge honour to have this chat straight off the bat of Nicc´s TEDx Dalt Vila  here in Ibiza at Can Ventosa last week and when his talk video is ready on Youtube, we will add that link to these show notes so check back soon to see him in action on stage. As ever, if you enjoy this podcast, Please leave us a review on Apple podcasts or Spotify, it really changes the game in the way we are visible and found. Fancy learning to podcast in paradise? Our next course is coming up at The HUB ibiza 17 and 18 April. If you do not live in Ibiza, we also have options to stay over night at a gorgeous four star luxury hotel with brekkie included and daily pick up for the course and drop off. It´s bang on the beach in Santa Eulalia by Ses Savines and a hop skip and a jump from many local restaurants and bars in the marina for evening activity and dinner. More info on the 2 day course and details of what is included on our website:  www.resetrebelproductions.com