Nosara Podcasts with Rich Burnam

The Louis Michael Beazley episode: Finding a ‘reset’ in Nosara with Nosara Framework & ‘Lock & Go’

Louis Michael Beazley shares his journey to Nosara, longtime experience in Costa Rica back to the 80’s starting Jaco, choosing when to surf these days in Guiones, creating a new career & life in Nosara with Nosara Framework & Lock & Go Nosara self storage after massive life changes, Nosara post Covid, how much his Mom & business partner helped him, his favorite restaurants, how much his trip to the Boom & staying at Chancletas meant to him, plus much more.

https://richburnam.com/2024/03/11/the-louis-michael-beazley-episode/

 

Banco Lafise opens in Nosara… Can they solve our notoriously horrible customer service issues & meet our diverse community’s needs?

Banco Lafise is making strong commitments to customer service & lending opportunities to Nosara’s diverse community.

Bombero’s early 2024 important updates

Skate Guiones is open! Nosara has a skate shop beside the skate park

Local Surfers Create Surf Contest Designed To Unite ALL Nosara Demographics

Joel ‘Chata’ Rivera & Marcelo Moran stop by the Nosara Podcast to fill us in about Saturday’s surf tournament in addition to actions local surfers are taking to help their community & promote relationships between ALL segments of Nosara’s residents & guests. these guys wanna make a difference and are looking the whole these contest on a regular basis with the idea to help the local community while uniting every demographic inside this community.

 

This Saturday’s contest is probably one of the more fun ones … the admission C is school supplies for children, or anything that helps more local kids get into school. People can pay for their uniforms, shoes, bring paper, pencils, basically any supply that helps children will get you into this fun based contest,

The winners can earn some money, but the real goal here is to promote community support for the local children. Dreamcatchers is sponsoring the event along with many Nosara businesses helping here & there, too.

Gnome’s Surf Therapy Program Gains Momentum and Seeks Community Support

Christopher Antao from Gnome Surf Therapy is a frequent guest on the Nosara Podcast. His ‘Happy Camp’ here in Nosara is by now well established and is getting more and more embraced by the Nosara community. Hear more about the latest updates and Chris’s plans for offering Surf Therapy programs for Nosara locals here.

Some of the show notes:

• Chris is back and excited about the upcoming plans for the surf therapy program.
• In February, 10 athletes and four families are scheduled to participate in the program in Nome.
• The program follows a family-centric approach, and there is a high demand, with bookings for the next two years.
• The success of the program is evident, with positive feedback from those who have experienced it in Nome.
• The conversation touches on the challenges Chris faced in establishing the surf therapy program, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and consistency.
• Plans include expanding the program to involve local kids and the Tico populace, fostering interaction and learning.
• Chris discusses the growth of the surf therapy organization back home, with over 50 trained surfing instructors and 5,000 sessions conducted in the past year.
• He expresses a desire to train the local community in Nosara and seeks support in bridging gaps, including funding, administration, and connections.
• Chris emphasizes his goal of truly helping the local community and encourages donations through the organization’s website, gnomesurf.com.
• Lastly, Chris invites everybody to support in various capacities, from funding to volunteering, to further integrate the surf therapy program into the community.

What is happening at El Pueblo? An episode with the new business owners at a unique location in our area

There’s a new, hidden secret in Esperanza at the location of the old Dos Lorenas across from 506. What was once a grumpy supermarket and former restaurant from many years long gone by, now stands an entirely new array of shops & services.

With many not knowing what, or where El Pueblo even is, we felt a great idea might be to introduce some of the newly established businesses, and explain what El Pueblo has to offer.

This episode focuses on the multiple businesses in the big white building, which many Nosara residents, and most Nosara visitors, don’t even know exist.

We are excited to share & encourage you to explore El Pueblo; we have more content coming soon. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy learning hearing from this dynamic group of entrepreneurs!

Maikol Alvares from Nosara CR Surf School

In one of our recent beach episodes we sat down with Maikol from Nosara CR Surf School. We had a really candid conversation in which he didn’t held back. From his path to becoming a businessowner and his opinion on the importance of communication, positively approaching people and much, much more! See the full interview here below: It contains both parts in Spanish and English.

 

Some of the topics:

• Maikol’s introduction and how he started surfing at a young age through the Kids Camps;
• His background, coming from Nosara where his parents were farmers;
• How he choose a surfing lifestyle against his family’s expectations and initial approval;
• How meeting mentors and the influence of good people around him helped him get clear goals and a vision which ultimately led to starting Nosara CR Surf School;

• Maikol is grateful for all the people who have helped him along the way and big shout out to Luigi from NosaraTico where he learned English and started giving surf lessons;
• We transition into surf talk:
  • Initially surfed shortboard later transitioned to longboard;
  • Explains the difference in experience between shortboard and longboard surfing;
  • Expresses appreciation for the connection and enjoyment found in longboarding;
• Career Growth and Transition to Nosara Businessowner:
  • Acknowledges Luigi and others who helped him along the way;
  • Initially faced challenges, started with a small place and a few old surfboards;
  • Mentions Greg and Courtney, individuals who supported and inspired him;
  • Describes the evolution of Nosara over the years and the growth of his business;
• Building Confidence Through Surfing:
  • Highlights the importance of instilling confidence in surfers and how this translates into his work as a surf teacher;
  • Describes the satisfaction of helping people overcome fears and enjoy surfing;
  • Encourages those new to surfing to take lessons for a safe and enjoyable experience;
• Maikol shares his vision on Nosara’s growth, development and preservation:
  • Advocates for unity and collaboration within the community;
  • Discusses the impact of new developments, including larger houses, in Nosara;
  • Suggests approaching wealthy newcomers positively, instead of the current negative approach;
  • He encourages spreading awareness to current residents and newcomers for them to contribute to community projects as they are the solution to many of our town’s issues;
  • Maikol shares his personal experiences of community support, such as organizing events for local kids;
  • Expresses concern about the changing landscape of Nosara;
  • Advocates for collaboration, inclusivity, and channeling resources to benefit the community;
  • Urges people to focus on positive engagement rather than criticism to maintain the town’s essence;

• Maikol emphasizes the importance of unity and mutual respect among locals and visitors in the community. He encourages everyone to support each other, fostering a positive environment;
• He expresses a desire for a positive surfing culture, where locals and visitors can coexist harmoniously. He advocates for communication and constructive feedback instead of confrontation in surfing situations;
• Discussion of the economic disparities in Nosara;
• We discuss the condition of roads, traffic, and the need for better infrastructure, especially in emergency situations. The speaker highlights the importance of addressing these issues for the safety and well-being of the community;
• Maikol shares some of his personal preferences, such as his favorite months for surfing, favorite surfboards, and favorite local restaurants;
• He also tells us more about his competitive surfing, including his achievements and future plans. He hopes for community support for surfers representing Nosara;
• Maikol is believer in the the positive aspects of cultural exchange between locals and tourists. He encourages understanding and cooperation, noting that both locals and visitors can learn from each other.

The Brian Bombard Episode: A Legendary Nosara Tale, Which Continues To Unfold.

Brian has been, still is, & will probably always continue to be many things to me. Above all else, he is a HUGE ball of fun, a great friend & business partner, occasionally an innovative source of stress, and much, much more… Did I mention how much fun he is?

In this episode with B’s (this is what I’ve called him for over a decade now), we explore his past, his present, and his vision for Nosara’s future.

This is a candid conversation, and I grill him pretty hard about being a real estate agent plus ask him how his family could be so wildly involved in saving sooo many animals lives, yet he works in the most vilified industry around here.

His answers will surprise many. I am pleased to share B’s episode & proud to call him a friend. This one is long overdue & I hope you enjoy it!

Nosara’s Building Regulations are back? Here we go again… Rich breaks rule #1 of living in Nosara

In this Nosara Podcast episode, Rich sits down with Jose Arce from Sfera Legal to hear the legal interpretation of the recent announcement from the Nicoya Municipality pertaining to the lawsuit and conundrum surrounding the temporary building regulations…

Are the building regulations back or not?

What should architects, builders, realtors, and attorneys be saying?

Loads of confusion at the moment… So what’s really happening? Rich invites all parties involved to the Nosara Podcast to explain their interpretation & goals. Thanks to Jose from Sfera Legal for speaking publicly about this controversial issue. NP is looking forward to speaking with the Nosara Civic Association soon as well & inviting others to participate in a open format & forum.