Finding Balance

Finding Balance

By Olabe

Finding balance is a journey into the heart of Olabe - a 450 year old traditional farmhouse turned hostel & cultural hub, on the wild Basque coast. Olabe is a sanctuary that brings people together, inviting guests to "disconnect to reconnect". This podcast explores the vision behind this pioneering and brave project, and interviews different people that pass by, giving insight and context into the unique, grassroots initiatives happening in the Basque Country and beyond. Be inspired, one tale at a time.
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Finding BalanceMay 09, 2024
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Sheep Shearing

Sheep Shearing

In this episode of the Finding Balance podcast, we meet Robbie Hislop, a professional sheep shearer from Lockerbie, Scotland. Robbie founded "Shearing School" and teaches people all over the world the art of sheep shearing, from complete beginners to experts.

Jan 18, 202539:24
Inspiration

Inspiration

The final episode in the first series of the Finding Balance podcast from Olabe looks at "inspiration".


Our friend from the UK, Owen Jones interviews Joseba to gain insight into the Olabe story. They talk about all sorts from living in a yurt to inspirational people, songs and books that have helped get this innovative and pioneering project in the Basque Country off the ground.

May 23, 202429:00
Identity

Identity

In this episode we look at identity. Our friend Owen Jones interviews Joseba, Joanna and Nahia, to explore who they are and where they come from, as well as looking at Basque national identity and the brand identity characteristics that shape the Olabe personality.


#basque #basquecountry #nationalidentity #brandidentity #brand #olabe #euskal #euskalherria #branding #nationalism #british #euskaldun #euskalduna #basquelanguage

May 16, 202427:10
Introduction

Introduction

This first episode of the Finding Balance podcast gives an introduction to what Olabe is and how the project came about. Presenter Owen Jones from Plymouth, UK interviews Joseba Attard, one of the Olabe founders to find out more.


Olabe is a 450 year old farmhouse on the rural Basque coast, that has been converted into a hostel and cultural hub.


#basquecountry #basque #basquepodcast

May 09, 202426:10