Nosara Podcasts with Rich Burnam

Louis Michael Beazley shares his journey to Nosara, longtime experience in Costa Rica back to the 80's starting Jaco, choosing when to surf these days in Guiones, creating a new career & life in Nosara with Nosara Framework & Lock & Go Nosara self storage after massive life changes, Nosara post Covid, how much his Mom & business partner helped him, his favorite restaurants, how much his trip to the Boom & staying at Chancletas meant to him, plus much more. https://richburnam.com/2024/03/11/the-louis-michael-beazley-episode/  

Banco Lafise is making strong commitments to customer service & lending opportunities to Nosara's diverse community.

Joel ‘Chata' Rivera & Marcelo Moran stop by the Nosara Podcast to fill us in about Saturday's surf tournament in addition to actions local surfers are taking to help their community & promote relationships between ALL segments of Nosara's residents & guests. these guys wanna make a difference and are looking the whole these contest on a regular basis with the idea to help the local community while uniting every demographic inside this community.   This Saturday's contest is probably one of the more fun ones … the admission C is school supplies for children, or anything that helps more local kids get into school. People can pay for their uniforms, shoes, bring paper, pencils, basically any supply that helps children will get you into this fun based contest, The winners can earn some money, but the real goal here is to promote community support for the local children. Dreamcatchers is sponsoring the event along with many Nosara businesses helping here & there, too.

Christopher Antao from Gnome Surf Therapy is a frequent guest on the Nosara Podcast. His ‘Happy Camp' here in Nosara is by now well established and is getting more and more embraced by the Nosara community. Hear more about the latest updates and Chris's plans for offering Surf Therapy programs for Nosara locals here. Some of the show notes: Chris is back and excited about the upcoming plans for the surf therapy program. In February, 10 athletes and four families are scheduled to participate in the program in Nome. The program follows a family-centric approach, and there is a high demand, with bookings for the next two years. The success of the program is evident, with positive feedback from those who have experienced it in Nome. The conversation touches on the challenges Chris faced in establishing the surf therapy program, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and consistency. Plans include expanding the program to involve local kids and the Tico populace, fostering interaction and learning. Chris discusses the growth of the surf therapy organization back home, with over 50 trained surfing instructors and 5,000 sessions conducted in the past year. He expresses a desire to train the local community in Nosara and seeks support in bridging gaps, including funding, administration, and connections. Chris emphasizes his goal of truly helping the local community and encourages donations through the organization's website, gnomesurf.com. Lastly, Chris invites everybody to support in various capacities, from funding to volunteering, to further integrate the surf therapy program into the community.

There's a new, hidden secret in Esperanza at the location of the old Dos Lorenas across from 506. What was once a grumpy supermarket and former restaurant from many years long gone by, now stands an entirely new array of shops & services. With many not knowing what, or where El Pueblo even is, we felt a great idea might be to introduce some of the newly established businesses, and explain what El Pueblo has to offer. This episode focuses on the multiple businesses in the big white building, which many Nosara residents, and most Nosara visitors, don't even know exist. We are excited to share & encourage you to explore El Pueblo; we have more content coming soon. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy learning hearing from this dynamic group of entrepreneurs!

In one of our recent beach episodes we sat down with Maikol from Nosara CR Surf School. We had a really candid conversation in which he didn't held back. From his path to becoming a businessowner and his opinion on the importance of communication, positively approaching people and much, much more! See the full interview here below: It contains both parts in Spanish and English.   Some of the topics: Maikol's introduction and how he started surfing at a young age through the Kids Camps; His background, coming from Nosara where his parents were farmers; How he choose a surfing lifestyle against his family's expectations and initial approval; How meeting mentors and the influence of good people around him helped him get clear goals and a vision which ultimately led to starting Nosara CR Surf School; Maikol is grateful for all the people who have helped him along the way and big shout out to Luigi from NosaraTico where he learned English and started giving surf lessons; We transition into surf talk: Initially surfed shortboard later transitioned to longboard; Explains the difference in experience between shortboard and longboard surfing; Expresses appreciation for the connection and enjoyment found in longboarding; Career Growth and Transition to Nosara Businessowner: Acknowledges Luigi and others who helped him along the way; Initially faced challenges, started with a small place and a few old surfboards; Mentions Greg and Courtney, individuals who supported and inspired him; Describes the evolution of Nosara over the years and the growth of his business; Building Confidence Through Surfing: Highlights the importance of instilling confidence in surfers and how this translates into his work as a surf teacher; Describes the satisfaction of helping people overcome fears and enjoy surfing; Encourages those new to surfing to take lessons for a safe and enjoyable experience; Maikol shares his vision on Nosara's growth, development and preservation: Advocates for unity and collaboration within the community; Discusses the impact of new developments, including larger houses, in Nosara; Suggests approaching wealthy newcomers positively, instead of the current negative approach; He encourages spreading awareness to current residents and newcomers for them to contribute to community projects as they are the solution to many of our town's issues; Maikol shares his personal experiences of community support, such as organizing events for local kids; Expresses concern about the changing landscape of Nosara; Advocates for collaboration, inclusivity, and channeling resources to benefit the community; Urges people to focus on positive engagement rather than criticism to maintain the town's essence; Maikol emphasizes the importance of unity and mutual respect among locals and visitors in the community. He encourages everyone to support each other, fostering a positive environment; He expresses a desire for a positive surfing culture, where locals and visitors can coexist harmoniously. He advocates for communication and constructive feedback instead of confrontation in surfing situations; Discussion of the economic disparities in Nosara; We discuss the condition of roads, traffic, and the need for better infrastructure, especially in emergency situations. The speaker highlights the importance of addressing these issues for the safety and well-being of the community; Maikol shares some of his personal preferences, such as his favorite months for surfing, favorite surfboards, and favorite local restaurants; He also tells us more about his competitive surfing, including his achievements and future plans. He hopes for community support for surfers representing Nosara; Maikol is believer in the the positive aspects of cultural exchange between locals and tourists. He encourages understanding and cooperation, noting that both locals and visitors can learn from each other.

Brian has been, still is, & will probably always continue to be many things to me. Above all else, he is a HUGE ball of fun, a great friend & business partner, occasionally an innovative source of stress, and much, much more… Did I mention how much fun he is? In this episode with B's (this is what I've called him for over a decade now), we explore his past, his present, and his vision for Nosara's future. This is a candid conversation, and I grill him pretty hard about being a real estate agent plus ask him how his family could be so wildly involved in saving sooo many animals lives, yet he works in the most vilified industry around here. His answers will surprise many. I am pleased to share B's episode & proud to call him a friend. This one is long overdue & I hope you enjoy it!

In this Nosara Podcast episode, Rich sits down with Jose Arce from Sfera Legal to hear the legal interpretation of the recent announcement from the Nicoya Municipality pertaining to the lawsuit and conundrum surrounding the temporary building regulations… Are the building regulations back or not? What should architects, builders, realtors, and attorneys be saying? Loads of confusion at the moment… So what's really happening? Rich invites all parties involved to the Nosara Podcast to explain their interpretation & goals. Thanks to Jose from Sfera Legal for speaking publicly about this controversial issue. NP is looking forward to speaking with the Nosara Civic Association soon as well & inviting others to participate in a open format & forum.

Dr. Alejandro is back on the podcast to update us about significant increase in dengue & other illnesses such Zika, Chikungunya, & such. He explains difference between these as well as the gripe & the flu. He updates about Caricaco, Xrays, Radiology, and much more in the area. Rich teases him about seeming so serious and intense all of the time, plus asks his opinions about ‘hippy' treatments and such which are common. Historically Dr. Ale very science based and Rich surprised by some of Dr. A's current answers. Hope you enjoy & benefit from the episode!

Frequent Nosara Podcast guest Vanessa Bezy is back with several updates. Please see the full episode here below to get further up to speed. Amongst other things here is what we discuss in this latest episode here above: Sustainable Nosara website announcement; Nosara wastewater guide; Info about sustainable construction in Nosara; How many things Vanessa is involved with and how she needs reintroduction, which she does; Nosara conservation challenges; 3 main focus areas of Vanessa and WCA: water quality, marine life (including turtles), and biodiversity; How funding works for WCA initiatives; Sustainable certification program for local businesses; What we need from newcomers to the Nosara community; Why investing in the environment is investing in Nosara's future; Vanessa is happy and open to meet and connect with anybody that wants to discuss how we can make Nosara a better place.

Eric Kurzbard is back on the Nosara Podcast and we go over tons of stuff in this jam packed episode. We cover his journey from east coast to California to Hawaii to Nosara & all kinds of things & events in between. Rich complains about shortboarding in weak surf, longboarders who don't move around on the board. Eric explains his past, present & goals for the future. Enjoy this hour with EK 3.0!

Estamos muy felices por este episodio con un buen surfista y un buen hombre… ¡Disfruta este introducción a Medio Kilo!

This episode is a quick overview, in English, for everyone interested in helping solve a serious issue in Nosara. Some of Nosara's most populated, and poorest, Tico neighborhoods (San Ramón & Los Angeles) are facing a tremendous challenge as they are lacking water. According to the Nosara ASADA, only $22,000 is needed to solve a serious issue not only in lacking water, but the upcoming health crisis if unsanitary water is what is being consumed and used. Episode in Spanish added here soon.

We hope you enjoy this episode with our long time friend, Gerardo Bolanez, and will consider supporting Costas Verdes & Barriguiones efforts!

Plunge Nosara is a spot for an infrared sauna & three different temperatures of cold plunge tanks. It's fantastic place to cool down and improve inflammation or deal with sickness or soreness in your body. My old friend Mike from Beach Dog Cafe recently saw me walking to the beach, super sore like, as I was recovering from dengue. He urged me to come try out his new business, Plunge Nosara, and I'm super grateful I did. It did not take long to make a big difference in soreness and mental calibration, and I strongly recommend it for anyone with sickness or soreness or any kind of TBI. The first time was a wave of emotions but thereafter has been a smooth ride into less pain and a healthier mindset.

In this Nosara Podcast episode, Dr. Robert Edgeworth unloads towards Nosara's homeowners, especially any and all rental homes and restaurants, to either update their septic treatment systems or ‘Sell your property and leave' in addition to starting a campaign asking renters to leave ‘one star' reviews for any house or restaurant asking for toilet paper not to be flushed. He goes through Airbnb's analytics and cites his reasons for taking these stands. His opinion is anyone with a rental home of any size or magnitude is under an ethical obligation to adjust their septic systems or sell and vacate the community. There's a ton of info in this episode… Much of it which will not be received well by many. What are your thoughts? Is Dr. Edgeworth taking this too far? Or is he doing the right thing?

Nosara is a terrific place for families thanks to the local private school options. Check out the new addition to Sol Academics for Nosara families to consider.

Elizabeth (Eli) Vargas shares an honest and upfront account of her journey to Nosara and becoming an established photographer at one of the premier businesses in Nosara and exploring modeling and overall enjoying her life. She doesn't hold back when asked about her dislikes of Nosara and is candid about her philosophy on life in general.

Hunter Bombard's normal day includes relocating Nosara's wildlife & other Nosara adventures while balancing the normal life of a 12 year old in a small, yet rapidly evolving community. He is unique with his extensive experience relocating animals at his age plus & a long family history of going above and beyond for Nosara's wildlife… However, Hunter enjoys normal activities such as futbol (soccer) & surfing. His father, Ryan Bombard, serves as Chief for Bomberos de Nosara. To see & hear more of Hunter's adventures, check out @hunterbombardjungleadventu995. We hope you enjoy hearing from Hunter!   https://richburnam.com/2023/07/18/np-177-meet-hunter-bombard-nosaras-12-year-old-certified-snake-crocodile-relocation-specialistnp-177/

https://richburnam.com/2023/07/15/become-nosaras-developer-karl-lachner-answers-internet-comments-and-explains-his-development/

Rebeca is a Nosara native who serves as a leader in the community, a great mother, and operates a successful business. We hope you enjoy hearing from her & getting to know her more in this episode!   https://richburnam.com/2023/05/30/rebeca-navarretes-episode/

Estoy muy feliz de compartir el episodio completo de Brayan Briones! Brayan es un amigo de mucho tiempo y en general una gran persona. Siento que su historia es inspiradora y espero que otros también lo hagan. Brayan es de Ostional y se usa para caminar a Guiones todos los días, ya que tenía transporte, ni siquiera una bicicleta. Sin embargo, trabajó habilidades difíciles y desarrolladas y ahora está avanzando en nuevas oportunidades para ayudar a satisfacer a su esposa y a 3 niños adorables. I am very happy to share the full episode of Brayan Briones! Brayan is a long-time friend and overall a great person. His story is inspiring in many ways. Brayan is from Ostional and used to walk to Guiones every day, since he had no transportation, not even a bicycle. However, he worked hard and developed skills and is now advancing on to new opportunities to help provide for his wife and 3 adorable children.   https://richburnam.com/2023/05/22/brayan-briones-episodio-completo-full-episode/

When Chris moved to Nosara, he caught my attention both by getting involved via action and words. His actions were volunteering with the Bombero's and vocally with a strong online voice. In this Nosara Podcast episode, we explore Chris's journey to Nosara and creating Keys Aqui then finding a way to make a living here and much more… Chris shares a good bit of info about security, building safes, setting up your home entrance points properly, and more info people can find useful. Hopefully you enjoy getting to know Chris a bit more in this episode!   https://richburnam.com/2023/05/16/mr-chris-moniz-from-keys-aqui-full-episode/

Dr Tina Nibatchi, Dr Alvaro Salas Castro, and Christian Freitag, JD, PhD join the Nosara Podcast to discuss their findings from the Nosara Research Project and what this information means for Nosara going forward.   https://richburnam.com/2023/04/23/social-scientists-discuss-the-nosara-research-project-on-the-nosara-podcast/

Marco Villegas moved to Nosara to serve as the new Executive Director for the Nosara Civic Association. He earned an MBA in Business Administration and Sustainability and has over 10 years experience helping NGO's and is ready to put his skill set to work for Nosara. We hope you enjoy this conversation and getting to know Marco better!

https://richburnam.com/2023/04/16/the-jake-carruthers-nosara-podcast-episode/   Jake Carruthers is a great guy to speak with and get to know. His approach to life is wildly different than mine at his age and I enjoyed hearing and learning about him in this Nosara Podcast episode.

https://richburnam.com/2023/04/11/the-tommy-ten-toes-nosara-podcast-episode/   I had a great time speaking all things surf, life in Nosara & especially learning Tommy's journey from Africa, to England, to Australia, then finally Nosara. He's a pleasure to hang with and I appreciate his candid opinions he shares in this episode.

https://richburnam.com/2023/03/23/collin-taylor-his-personal-story-business-evolution-from-robins-ice-cream-into-morpho/   Collin Taylor from Morpho shares his story, thoughts on Nosara, and how he and his business evolved. After purchasing the well known restaurant Robin's Ice Cream, he took his time to figure out exactly what his goals & objectives are. His clarity and confidence are impressive and we hope you enjoy getting to know him in this episode!

https://richburnam.com/2023/03/09/caricaco-music-festival-is-coming-back-to-nosara/   Dr. Alejandro is back, except this episode is only fun stuff: Music & surf talk. He details the upcoming Caricaco Music Festival and I ask him details about his surfboard inventory.

https://richburnam.com/2023/03/01/the-nosara-skatepark-episode/   This Nosara Podcast episode is a great one! We're thrilled about the new skate park, plus we learn quality community information. Thanks Thierry & Mike!!! Nosara Skatepark Episode Notes: Thierry owns Cafe Paris, since 1995, 28 years here with wife Martín, their son Mael Mike Lopez, from LA. Pro skateboarder, actor, stuntman Skatepark started with Mael's visit to Tamarindo with his friend Jack & only feeling safe at skatepark. He wanted to donate some land he owned in N Guiones to a skatepark which Thierry has wanted for the community anyways. Thierry, Martín & partner decided to donate land & others are contributing monies for construction. Mike emailed Thierry about skatepark idea. He wanted a skatepark here to use and be a part of. Later in episode he explains opening a skate shop in N Guiones. Mike connected with New Line to build the park. GoFundMe setup everything flowed well getting project together. Thierry & Mael do not skateboard. Volunteers are approaching wanting to teach. Rich presses Mike to learn what his main reason for moving here and what his concerns and fears about moving to a different country are. Mike explains surfing caught his full attention. Rich remembers talking with Thierry about skatepark ideas years ago but a different park emerged for a while… Thierry agrees new park way better than the ideas of years past. Nicoya Mayor agreed with projec Marco from ADIN says 1800 in Nosara village 3 years to 16 or 17 years old have no place to go. There's basketball court but soccer field closed and kids need something to do. Marco & Martín said don't put in Guiones… Freddy from Terratour is doing free shuttles for local Tico kids in each village to go to park on the weekend. The park is free. No entrance & everyone can hang out. Skateboarding, basketball, and climbing wall will be for free. No food, no drinks, no competition for vendors, just a free good place Road paved with permits and support from Nicoya & NCA. Rich says Nosara likes to complain & asks if anyone complaining about things or worried about noise? Events would just be for community or the 5 villages. Erik Kurzbard's skate videos Rich says open Dr office by skatepark. Thierry says X-ray machine just arrived & Mandala was moved yo new location. Dr. Alejandro going to support skatepark 26 minutes: Thierry asks ‘Do you get hurt skateboarding?' Skatepark made with flowing, surfing type of feel fir beginners and intermediates but advanced skaters can have fun, too. Can be fun & safe. Kona stories from Rich about benefits of pads (knee pads, wrist guards, elbow pads) Thierry points out Nosara only had 1 Tico surfers a couple decades ago… But now Jimena is champion & others are too so why not nosara champion skater in 10 years? Sophia & George donated to help 5 neighborhoods small skatepark plus free rides on weekends to Guiones skatepark. Still need donations. Goal is from $1 to $1,000,000 so everyone can feel like owner. Unite the community through participation. Nosara dislikes Mike says roads. Rich talks about the Nosara Gossip Machine and how Nosara isn't perfect… Thierry was scary man. Thierry says dust being gone and more pavement in N Guiones & Main Street Guiones and the Calle Modelo project with Harmony Projects. Thierry says mainly private people and not too expensive. Rich asks if L section can fix their road & Thierry says yes. Rich makes joke about Nosara & Nicoya getting along Thierry complains about truck noise especially when they downshift using motor for brakes. Rich says need speed bumps in front of orgánico, El Locale, and at the old 5 points where Pelada entrances and L section are. Thierry says 10 or 12 speed bumps on way 3 favorite restaurants Mike's Almendros wings La Luna bbq chicken pizza Olivia's El Chivo Thai food Thierry Harmony Patte? Luv Burger pizza Pulpo Blue Zone Last words: Nosara Skatepark GoFundMe & new skate shop about to open Rich says thanks for speed bumps and Nicoya being nice. Thierry says new mayor very positive and wants to help. Thierry says everything bad from past is getting solved (internet, roads, phones, restaurants, etc)

https://richburnam.com/2023/02/15/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

https://richburnam.com/2023/02/10/emmanual-gutierrez-covers-nosara-crece-vive-el-sueno-santa-marta-asada-nosara-nicoya-relation-and-much-more-nosara-challenges-and-opportunities/   Big thanks to Michael Strasmich for connecting us with Emmanual Gutierrez who recently recorded with us. Emmanual is highly involved in multiple community initiatives such as Nosara Crece and Vive el Sueno, and also serves on the board of the Santa Marta ASADA. He has a high level education, is originally from San Jose, but came to Nosara and is dedicating his life to the people. In his podcast we cover a lot of ground from explaining the ideas and programs behind Nosara Crece and Vive el Sueno to covering a multitude of community issues, concerns and opportunities. Introduction to Emmanual Gutierrez; Nosara Crece (low interest loan program for local entrepreneurs, with extremely high success rate); https://www.nosaracrece.com/ Vive el Sueno (business training for local entrepreneurs); https://www.viveelsuenocr.org/ ASADA Santa Marta; Intristic motivation to dedicate life to people of Nosara; Difficulties in finding human resources and connection between quick development in Nosara from agricultural to tourism to high-end tourism; Opportunities in Nosara to be a model community for other places in Costa Rica and the world; Challenges of inflated pricing in the region; Competing community organizations and how are they able to survive; Strategic ideas to inform and approach the community and seek mutual solutions vs. online bitching and moaning; Communication with Nicoya and Nosara solutions coming from governmental levels or community extractions?; Nosara entrepreneur examples; Emmanuals three favorite Nosara restaurants; Emmanuals biggest Nosara dislikes

https://richburnam.com/2023/02/06/dr-alejandros-new-x-ray-machine-paradise-medicals-expansion-plus-intro-to-james-initiative-to-benefit-esperanza/ Dr. Alejandro is excited about the expansion of services for Paradise Medical plus how the James Initiative plans to help Esperanza's community.

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

https://richburnam.com/2022/12/30/nitzan-solan-is-a-chemical-engineer-determined-to-help-nosaras-wastewater-situation/ Nitzan Solan is a chemical engineer working in sustainability with a passion for Nosara and what it brings to her personal life. She has strong opinions about wastewater management & wants people to learn sustainable systems using wastewater not only to be better stewards for the environment, but to grown their own food & overall make differences. Her experience includes TED talks, being a medical cannabis specialist, and focusing on converting waste into energy.

https://richburnam.com/2022/12/26/chase-kosterlitz-shares-his-story-speaks-his-mind/ Chase Kosterlitz is an interesting episode. We met in 2012 at a surf expo as Blue Zone SUP searched for a pro surfer. Chase was, and is, a world class paddle surf racer so we didn't fully connect. Years later, Chase meets Mr. Erik Antonson who brings Chase to Nosara and now he's here full time. We surf together daily and I frequently laugh about how it all transpired. In this episode, Chase shares his story, his current life, his goals, and much more.

https://richburnam.com/2022/12/16/nosaras-firefighters-have-a-plan-andrew-weinstein-is-coming-for-you/ Nosara's Bombero's literally save lives yet are always seeking funding. Mr Andrew Weinstein has a new plan for everyone to hear and a way of categorization new to our area: There are ‘essential' services and there are ‘discretionary' services… Listen in and see how you feel about their new fiscal plan in this episode.

https://richburnam.com/2022/12/13/real-estate-in-nosara-episode-1/ Bram was my first contact in 2002, recommended from someone named Harvey, I think. Anyways, I always remembered him and am grateful you can get to know him too in this episode. Quick synopsis: Bram's been here 20+ years, has a picture perfect family and seemingly lives about a good a life as anyone possibly can. He admits paradise isn't perfect, yet Bram seems to have his comfort zone in line. He's the subject of the very first Nosara Podcast Real Estate episode and I'm grateful to him for this. NP is hopeful other real estate professionals will participate in the future as well. Here are the notes: Marketplace 2020 quiet for 6 or months hiatus but turned into frenzy Inventory as low as ever; supply & demand situation R asks if realtors creating this situation or is it the marketplace? B answers many people from LA Toronto etc working online and people with means want lifestyle of health and wellness with bilingual kids looking for better lifestyle & great place to enjoy their time R points out used to be surfers and yogis B explains surfers phased into yogis but now beyond that. It's people with means, and often referrals of friends and family paying cash. It is not a standard marketplace with financing. R remembers 2 economic ups and downs and shares 2003 memories and economic destruction in FL & is confused by Nosara's #'s seemingly too high. R then asks Bram what does the massive economic adjustment mean to him? B reiterates term frenzy and explains the new Nosara. It's not affordable to everyone and RE is expensive… Restaurants are expensive too. It is what it is. Not everyone can afford to live everywhere and he can't afford certain places in US. This is the new Nosara. R says L section owes him thanks for electricity… B says he can just send a bill (excellent and accurate joke) R thanks B for Del Mar Academy. B says others (just a couple are: Jessica, Haley, Inke, Carlos, etc etc all supporters, teachers, etc through the extremely challenging early years) He covers last years listings (ironically I sold them I think. They were huge winners for buyers in retrospect but sellers at time did excellent too) B struggles to predict 2022 and 2023 R mentions Pelada reputation. B laughs how long gone and now a construction zone B says Esperanza and the Colony (Finca) or Bosque Verde exist. R says people ask for Guiones or view normally but after living here a while adjust B says all the cool people live in L section (we both live in L section, good joke) B says doesn't use social media and R laughs jealously

https://richburnam.com/2022/11/23/dr-vanessa-covers-new-wca-and-bionest-partnership-for-affordable-wastewater-solutions-in-nosara/ Dr. Vanessa returns to NP introducing a partnership with Eduardo from Bionest as septic solutions for our rapidly growing community. Dr. Vanessa is a frequent guest who brings high-level people such as Dr. Robert Edgeworth and Nick McCalpin, plus several community info events to NP on a regular basis. In this episode, Vanessa announces a new partnership with BIONEST to promote the installment of conscious and alternative septic solutions. Together with Mr. Eduardo Berrocal from BIONEST they explain the different implementations options, costs associated with installing and maintaining these types of systems and other important information. Enjoy these fresh new and pleasant updates!

https://richburnam.com/2022/11/13/aric-ray-talks-aliens-artificial-intelligence-robots-technology-in-health-and-warfare-plus-much-much-more/ It didn't surprise me to learn Aric Ray has a degree in philosophy. He loves to discuss various aspects of many subjects & he thinks a great deal about a great many things: Things like extraterrestrials, artificial intelligence, the future of robots, warfare technology, globalized currencies, cloning… and what these things mean to the future of civilization. You name it and if it's out there being speculated upon then there's a great chance Aric is reading something or another about it and is willing to share his opinions and ideas. We appreciate his willingness to address so many topics while reminding that the only thing we can know for sure is that we have a lot to learn. We hope you enjoy watching this as much as we enjoyed recording it.

https://richburnam.com/2022/10/16/jose-memo-guillermo-shares-heartwarming-story-how-the-local-library-changed-his-life/ Jose ‘Memo' Guillermo is a fine example of a success story unfolding. In this episode, we start in Spanish (subtitles available) for a bit then transition into English as Memo explains how the local library, Biblioteca Kitson, helped change and advance he and his family. After attending Del Mar Academy he was introduced to the English classes available at the library. This helped him so much his family decided to go as well, which opened up more opportunities to improve their lives. We go over his current progress (he's doing quite well!), his future plans, thoughts about Nosara's growth, his 3 favorite restaurants, and much more with this outstanding young man.

https://richburnam.com/2022/11/02/laura-murillo-shares-her-talents/ 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.

https://richburnam.com/2022/10/14/jose-ruiz-plans-to-become-a-champion-from-nosara-he-shares-thoughts-about-local-surfers-nosaras-growth-his-goals-for-life/ There's many talented surfers in Nosara and Jose is one of them… Except he uses a paddle & he plans to become an international champion. I enjoyed speaking with him and hearing his plans for the future, his thoughts about local surfers, his thoughts about Nosara‘s growth and becoming popular, and much more.  

https://richburnam.com/2022/09/29/jocelyn-mann-from-sol-academics/ I've surfed alongside Jocelyn Mann from SolAcademics for years now without knowing what she did for a living. She seems to be an amicable, yet private person who wakes up early to surf and often gets out of the water about the time the crowds fill in. It's always great to see Nosara's teachers surfing… They deserve a couple of extra waves. With Nosara's increasing popularity there are more and more families needing educational help in some capacity. In this episode, she shares how SolAcademics develops personalized educational curriculum for both local and international students. You can reach them at their website https://solacademics.com/about/

Soooo many people in Nosara are quick to complain online behind a keyboard or to a couple people privately; yet very few will speak publicly or come in to the podcast and be upfront in person. Andres Gonzalez is a different type of attorney committed to Nosara who openly shares his opinions with Rich about a myriad of topics in this episode. Whether you like or dislike either Andres &/or Rich; if you consider yourself involved in Nosara you should check this episode out! Many thanks to Andres for coming back in to the Nosara Podcast and opening up about so many tough subjects.

Lili Walter from Hot Tamale wants local children to have an opportunity for an education and has put together a way for children to have access to bus rides. Hear in 5 minutes what is needed and how all of us can easily make a difference. https://www.classy.org/campaign/get-nosara-area-kids-to-school/c413855