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November 1, 2020 41 mins

Increasingly we’re becoming weary of the societal norms being imposed on us. Many of us dream of being catalysts for change but often think that we can’t make much of a difference by ourselves.


We dream of running away or updating antiquated systems and with our current reality, it’s hard to deny that there are serious changes happening all around us.


What can we learn from history to help us be change makers? Where can we find inspiration to break rules for the better and get unrestricted from the toxic norms that are pervasive in our modern day culture?


My next guest has been leading a revolution, rooted in the history of pirates. By looking towards some of the most famous revolutionaries for inspiration, she’s been at the forefront of enabling people to Be More Pirate. 


This way of thinking has inspired many to take on the system and become professional rule breakers. What can we learn from harnessing our inner pirate?


Join me on this episode with Captain of Be More Pirate, Alex Barker, as we talk about how you can start a revolution, even if just one person, by taking inspiration from the golden age of piracy.


ABOUT UNRESTRICTED Live & ATHENA SIMPSON

 

UNRESTRICTED Live is a show where we hear from incredible women who live life on their own terms, who take care of their mind, body & soul, while building successful businesses and projects that they love. 

I’m your host Athena Simpson. I’m a serial entrepreneur and Life & Business Optimization Coach and educator who helps women uncover their superpowers so they can thrive at life & work without compromise. 

I want you to have an unfiltered view into the reality of transformation with clear, tangible takeaways that you can apply to your life and career or business to help you get more UNRESTRICTED. 

 

Athena's Website https://athenasimpson.com/  

And on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/athena.simpson/ 

Find Past Episodes of UNRESTRICTED LIVE at https://athenasimpson.com/unrestricted-live 

 

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ABOUT ALEX BARKER

As leader of Be More Pirate, Alex wears many hats as a facilitator, speaker, author and community builder. Alongside growing the movement, she works with businesses, NGOs and the public sector, supporting them to take more risks, and be more ambitious with how they can support wider system change. She has written a follow-up book, How to: Be More Pirate - a frontline perspective on the courage and conviction required to rewrite the rules of the 21st century. Alex studied literature and middle east politics, and previously Alex worked as communications manager at think tank the RSA (Royal Society of Arts). 

Find Alex on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexandrabrkr/ and on her website at https://alexbarker.co.uk/ 


Find Be More Pirate on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bemorepirate/ and on their website https://www.bemorepirate.com/



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