Finding Balance

Olabe
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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.

Episodes

  1. 01/18/2025

    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.

    39 min

  2. 05/23/2024

    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.

    29 min

  3. 05/16/2024

    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

    27 min
  4. Introduction

    05/09/2024

    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

    26 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Olabe
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Olabe
  • Show Website
    Finding Balance