What is the price of freedom? For Nathaniel Allenby, it meant leaving a trajectory in politics to cycle 28,000 miles across 10 countries with almost no Money.
In this episode of The World’s Mayor Experience, host Joshua T. Berglan interviews Nathaniel Allenby, founder of the circus company Cir Quirk and author of The Cycle of Kindness. They strip away the corporate narrative to discuss the raw reality of the human experience.
Key Topics Discussed:
- The Nomad Life: How Nathaniel lived on $800 a year, utilized dumpster diving as a strategy, and learned to trust strangers in the face of danger.
- Radical Honesty: Breaking free from the “shadow prisons” of society and the liberating power of truth.
- Business & Art: How to transition from a survival mindset to running a successful Entertainment company without losing your soul.
- The Future of Kindness: Nathaniel’s vision for a social media platform that incentivizes selflessness rather than vanity.
If you feel stuck in the machine, this conversation is your permission slip to break free and find purpose through service.
Resources:
- Find Nathaniel’s work at Cir Quirk and Allen B Arts.
- Visit joshuatbergwin.com for the “Archives” and more resources.
Joshua T. Berglan is a visionary multimedia creator and social empowerment leader, renowned globally as "The World's Mayor." As an award-winning producer, internationally bestselling author, and pioneering show host, Joshua is spearheading a transformative movement at the intersection of media literacy, accessible education, and community empowerment.
His ground-breaking works include the game-changing book "Media Company in a Box: Independent Media in the 4th Industrial Revolution," providing a roadmap for ethical media entrepreneurship leveraging emerging technologies like AI and the metaverse. Joshua's raw, redemptive memoir "The Devil Inside Me" chronicles his journey overcoming addiction and trauma.
The World's Mayor Experience, Joshua's innovative media platform, features empowering content tailored for under-served groups like at-risk youth, mental health communities, formerly incarcerated individuals, abuse survivors, human trafficking victims, and disabled people. As a proud advocate from these marginalized backgrounds himself, Joshua is dedicated to amplifying unheard voices through media skills training and accessible business mentorship.
While his inspirational books are available at bookstores worldwide, Joshua has made "Media Company in a Box" freely accessible at public libraries globally, exemplifying his commitment to democratizing vital knowledge. As a SCORE mentor, he provides pro-bono coaching to entrepreneurs and nonprofits.
Through immersive virtual experiences, online academies, published works, advocacy initiatives, and an upcoming worldwide touring show, Joshua Berglan is sparking a people-powered renaissance - equipping a global community of ethical storytellers and digitally literate changemakers to reshape societal narratives for the better.
