The Cafe on the Edge of the World Podcast

On this episode, I sit down for a very interesting conversation with LinkedIn expert, and CEO of The People Branding Company, Céline Flores Willers

We have a fascinating discussion focused on the importance of building your personal brand, networking, and the future of business. Our conversation includes; how to start building your own personal brand and why it's worth doing, why LinkedIn is one of the most underrated social pl...

On this episode, I sit down for a conversation with repeat guest and kindred spirit, Sergio Bambaren, who is continuing to change the world through his kindness and perspectives on life.

We have a heartfelt conversation focused on how to create a meaningful existence not just for yourself, but for your family and community around you. Our discussion includes; leaving the world a better place than it was when you arrived, learning to...

On this episode, I sit down for a truly fascinating conversation with the CEO of WinCup Holdings, the parent company of Phade Straws, which is changing the way the world uses plastic, one straw at a time.

We have a great discussion about eliminating one of humanity's biggest problems, plastic pollution. Our topics include; an overview of the incredible Phade straw and why it's a completely sustainable replacement for plast...

On this episode, I sit down for a fascinating conversation with environmental conservationist, PhD marine biologist, MBA, and executive director and founder of Upwell, Dr. George Shillinger. 

George and his team are making monumental discoveries about the movements of sea turtles through the use of cutting edge tracking technology. Every day, he and his team are helping put changes in place to save these amazing creatures. Our ...

On this episode, I sit down for a beautiful conversation with bestselling author, live artist, social media sensation, and “Chocolate for the Soul” podcast host Biyon Kattilathu.

We have a heart to heart discussion including; tactical tips for bringing more love into life, growing up multicultural, navigating the challenges of being different from those around you, overcoming unsupportive beliefs that were instilled at young age, wh...

We get a lot of questions from fans about how to write and sell books. So we decided to bring on someone who lives and breathes that world. On this episode, I sit down with fellow adventurer, and founder of ShelfLife, Alex Strathdee. His weekly newsletter is one of just a few I've ever recommended and his podcast is a must listen to for aspiring authors and authors who want to find more readers. 

During our discussion we talk a...

I sit down for a second round of discussions with good friend and bestselling author Natascha Wegelin, known by her fans as Madame Moneypenny. In our first podcast together we dove deep into her personal story and about how she became the powerful and positive presence she is for women on the topic of financial freedom.

In this episode, we go into the specifics of becoming financially free. This includes diagnosing and recoding the ...

On this episode, John, Skip and our team member Anna sit down for the yearly Christmas episode!

Join us as we discuss our top museum day moments from 2024, what we are most looking forward to most in 2025, and an all time Christmas competition that will certainly bring you some laughter, and put you in the Christmas spirit. 

Thank you to all our amazing podcast listeners, we look forward to spending 2025 with you! 

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Get ready for some laughs as we go behind the scenes and recap our time on tour in Germany where we launched my new book “Zeit für Fragen im Café am Rande der Welt”. 

We dive into; Our favorite Museum Day moments on tour, what it's like on the road, amazing stories from fans, what didn't go quite the way we planned, John's can't miss tip for having an incredibly inspiring conversation at dinner (based on an event...

On this episode, I sit down for an energetic conversation with good friend and bestselling author, Karin Kuschik. We celebrate the release of the English language version of her bestselling book, “50 Sentences That Make Life Easier”, and the release in Germany of my new book, “Zeit für Fragen”.

Our wide ranging discussion includes a lot of humorous moments along with content covering; the difference between knowing something and liv...

On this episode, I'm honored to sit down for an inspiring conversation with Olympic bronze medalist and nine-time world champion cyclist, Pauline Grabosch.

Our wide ranging discussion includes; what it takes to become an Olympic athlete, the balance of being a peak performer focused on the goal of winning yet also enjoying the experience and being present at the Olympics, understanding we’re all human and no one is perfect, eve...

In this episode, the incredibly inspirational Axel Schura and I sit down for a heartfelt conversation about his powerful life story, including the diagnosis which led to him being told, “You have, at most, a week left to live.” 

We have a wide ranging discussion including; Axel’s home life growing up and how it shaped him, actively choosing to leave situations that don’t make you happy, getting through the fear of leaving, how cance...

On this episode, I sit down for a beautiful conversation about life and purpose with adventurer André Schürrle. He was known initially in his career for his highlight moments as a professional footballer, including helping lead his team to a World Cup Championship. Then, thanks to his courage, focus, and commitment to live his purpose, he embarked on a path into a new version of life. One in which he embraced the power of conscious...

On this episode, Tobias Beck and I sit down for a heart to heart conversation about where life has taken him since we last spoke, and how Tobias has learned to adapt with whatever comes his way. 

We have a deep discussion including; Tobias’s recent media critiques and how to deal with being attacked, his new book REHBELLION, going on tour across Germany, how sometimes the universe needs to test you, creating an environment where vic...

In this episode, Nathan Goldblat and I sit down for an insightful conversation about his amazing path to becoming a social media sensation.

Our discussion includes; how he launched it all as just a young kid, the way he tackles problem solving using creativity and quiet space, what it takes to create successful social media content, learning from other in your field of study to collectively grow, rediscovering authenticity when you&...

In this episode, personal finance guru Bodo Schäfer and I sit down for a fantastic conversation about his journey to becoming a personal finance guide to millions through his bestselling books. 

We cover among other topics; his incredibly bold decision to move from Germany to the United States on his own at just 16 years old, learning to stay open to new opportunities, how listening to your inner voice is only possible whe...

On this episode, pop superstar Mandy Capristo and I sit down for a beautiful conversation about her incredible journey from teenage pop star to founder of FELICE.

We have a wide ranging discussion including what it was like to receive her first label offer at 12 years old, her journey to becoming a pop sensation with the girls group Monrose, where her powerful combination of passion and drive comes from, how she maintained her ident...

On this episode, celebrity chef Stefano Zarrella and I sit down for a heart to heart conversation.

We talk about his life journey from working in his parents restaurant as a kid, to becoming a social media sensation for his inviting cooking content. Plus we dive deep into learning how to build your confidence, choosing to be authentic in a world that can be fake, the balance of striving for success and also being happy an...

Join me for a fascinating New Year's Resolution conversation with a friend of the show, returning guest & world renowned psychiatrist and coach Dr. Anna Yusim.

After Skip gives us the history of New Year's Resolutions, Anna and I go deep on the topic, including creating healthy, sustainable habits in 2024. We cover the importance of finding a formula that works for your mind and body, why most New Year's...