This podcast episode features Mario Ordonez Calderon, a Mayan-American adventurer, storyteller, and surfer, as he shares his experiences growing up with multiple cultural identities. Mario discusses his upbringing in a multi-generational household and how his love for adventure led him to cycling and surfing. The episode explores Mario's journey of cultural exploration through a 1,500-mile bike ride in Mexico, where he documented his experiences in the film "The Cycle of Ancestry." It also highlights the mission of Allbirds, a company committed to sustainability and comfort in footwear. The episode emphasizes the deep connection between Mario, nature, and surfing, and the transformative impact of his surf ecotherapy program on children from low-income and marginalized communities.
