#1: Jody King - Finding Happiness in Rocinha, Brazil's Largest Favela
#1: Jody King - Finding Happiness in Rocinha, Brazil's Largest Favela
#1: Jody King - Finding Happiness in Rocinha, Brazil's Largest Favela
Jody King is an incredible dude. He moved from England to Brazil and is now living in the country's largest favela, Rocinha in Rio de Janeiro. It's an amazing community home to approximately 70,000 people in a small space along a steep hill. He has definitely adapted to life there.Jody started an English school called Favela Phoenix in Rocinha which is providing local students with an important ticket to greater economic opportunity.He has also been featured in a film called 'Gringo Favelado'.FOLLOW JODY KING & FAVELA PHOENIXInsta: instagram.com/favelaphoenix/Twitter: twitter.com/riodejaneiro_jkFB: facebook.com/favelaphoenix
Show Notes: http://www.abidimam.com/jodyking
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Freo de Janeiro
Freo de Janeiro delivers engaging conversations with a range of inspirational personalities and public figures from Australia and across the world to help us better understand people, culture and leadership. Expect friendly and emotive conversations hosted by Western Australian sports mind and DJ, Abid Imam, filled with rich storytelling and a whole lot of laughs. Previous guests include: 2005 Australian of the Year, Professor Fiona Wood AM, world cricket legend Adam Gilchrist and many more.Freo de Janeiro’s unique name is a combination of Fremantle, also known as Freo in Western Australia and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Abid was raised in Freo, enjoying the laid-back lifestyle, and fell in love with Brazilian culture after visiting Rio for both the World Cup and the Olympics. This podcast draws on the inspiration and influence from these places by aiming to drive a much wider theme that explores diverse cultures and people. Freo de Janeiro is an independent and community cultivated show. To find out more, listen and subscribe at abidimam.comJoin Podchaser to...
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