Playa del Carmen NOw Podcast
Hosted by Ken Schmidt, Javier Resendiz and Lizeth Santillana Playa Del Carmen NOW offers a variety
of ideas regarding the lifestyle of Playa del Carmen for visitors and people looking to call Playa Del Carmen home. Every episode will offer a promotion
exclusive to Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen and its properties for our listeners.
Living like a local in Playa del Carmen - Secret weekend escapes
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is the one and only Mr. Yucatan! He's with us today to
tell us some of the secret destinations in and near Playa del Carmen that can make you visit to Playa del Carmen stand
out from the rest
Living like a local in Playa del Carmen - The Vegan Spot
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast we visit our friends at The Vegan Spot to hear all about their
story, why they became vegan, and why you must visit them regardless of whether you are a local or a tourist!
Living like a local - Vegan lifestyle and events in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast Carli Sellers visits the set to tell us about the Veganisarte
festival and invite us to see what the vegan community in Playa del Carmen has to offer!
Holidays in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast Ken and Javier reminisce back on the last two years and tell us more
about their plans for 2023 and what to look forwards to!
Ladder ball in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast we head outside with Ken and Johnny Playa to play some ladder ball
with the Canadian retiree clan! Ken's assistant, Liz, joins in on the fun as they compete to win the ladder ball
invitational and get their names on the trophy.
Music in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is the amazing Jimena Segovia. A musician by profesion,
she's visiting us today to tell us the story of how she became a full-time musician and participated in one of the most
famous singing TV shows of the country thanks to unusual circumstances.
Attorneys in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is the one and only Carla Gil! An attorney by profession,
Carla is here with us to tell us why having a good attorney in Mexico can help you protect your investments and stay
legal.
Bars & Grills in Playa del Carmen - The Freaky Tiki
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast we visit the Freaky Tiki Bar & Grill. Back by popular demand is
Johnny Playa, as well as Pete, the owner of the Freaky Tiki, who's here to tell us his menu recommendations for visitors
and how he found himself living in Playa del Carmen.
Bonus Episode: Personal fitness in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is Ian Kelley. Ian is a personal fitness instructor in
Playa del Carmen, and he's with us today to tell us about his experience in the fitness world and how to stay fit and
healthy while visiting the city!
Running a business in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is Ken himself. CEO of Condohotels Playa del Carmen, Ken
gives us his personal experience as a business manager and CEO of a company in Mexico, as well as giving some tips to
prospective entrepreneurs looking to open a business in Playa del Carmen.
The Beach in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast we are honored with the visit of Lourdes Varguez. The regional
director of ZOFEMAT, Lourdes is here with us to tell us the work the institution is doing to clean and rehabilitate the
local beaches from the sargassum weed and erosion.
A hidden treasure in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast we visit our friends at Casa Guerrero for an on-location episode.
Eduardo, Mariel, Johnathan, and Lali tell us about how Casa Guerrero came to be, what you can find when visiting the
place, and their favorite places and activities around town.
Young perspective of Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guests are Brooklyn and Presley. The girls are visiting us
today
to tell us about Playa del Carmen through the eyes of the younger generation and what the city has to offer for our
visitors.
Helping kids in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is Gayle Collins. Gayle is the founder of the Keeping Kids
in School Project, which helps local children in low-income areas stay in school and have better opportunities for their
future. Today we learn from her about what you can do to help local children when you visit Playa del Carmen.
Real Estate in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guests are the real estate superstar Caroline Prost and the
upcoming star Eduardo Gil. They are visiting us today to share the secrets of real estate in Playa del Carmen and what
to expect when shopping for property.
Speaking English in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our hosts receive a question from one of our listeners and answer
the big question: should I travel to Playa del Carmen if I don't know any Spanish?
HOA Administration in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is the wonderful Veronica Schreiber. She's the CEO of
Karibik, and she's here to tell us everything about how HOA companies operate in Play del Carmen and how they work hard
to make your stay at properties like ours an amazing experience.
Bonus Episode: Restaurants in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guests are Facundo and Josue. In the first video episode of the
podcast they tell us all about Plank, from their favorite picks off the menu to the best time for visiting them.
Fasting in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is Montserrat Landa. Montse tells us all about fasting and
how she came to be one of the most well-known advocates of this as a lifestyle, as well as how it has helped her improve
her health and that of others close to her.
Sargassum in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is the one and only Mr. Sargazo. Omar Vazquez is here with
us to tell us the story of how he became the world-famous Mr. Sargazo and how his project has helped Playa del Carmen
with the issue of sargassum weed.
Coffee Shops in Playa del Carmen - Ah Cacao
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is Aremi. In our first on-location episode, Aremi shares
with us her experiences while working at Ah Cacao
and tells us some interesting facts about our favorite coffee shop.
Bonus Episode: Cycling in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast, our guest is our very own Javier Resendiz. Javier shares with us
his outlook on bike riding and how it can help us solve many of our mobility and transportation concerns, as well as how
bike-friendly Playa del Carmen is.
Swimming in Playa del Carmen and El Cruce
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast, our guest is Mirza Ortega. Mirza shares her experiences as an
open-water swimmer in Playa del Carmen, and how the community that has grown out of it welcomes new members and helps
them prepare for events like El Cruce.
Retiring in Playa del Carmen - Canadian Perspective
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is the one and only Johnny Playa. Johnny shares his
experience as a Canadian expatriate looking to retire in Playa del Carmen and his experiences with cultural shock and
adjusting to a new place as a Canadian.
Bonus Episode: Diamonds in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guests are Ariadna and Limbert from Diamonds International.
They share with us their knowledge about diamonds and other precious minerals and how to get our hands on one for that special someone in our lives!
Unicorns in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast, our guest is Matt Adcock from Del Sol Photography. Matt shares his
perspective on photography and life with us and how a different outlook on life is the key to amazing moments!
Your New Caribbean Office
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is Monica Liceaga from the Nest Coworking facility.
Monica shares with us what coworking is all about and how the Nest coworking facility is a great asset to those looking for a
space to do their office work in a local Playa del Carmen environment!
Bonus Episode: The GYM in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest Anahi tells us about The Gym and their upcoming 16-year
anniversary celebration.
Pickleball in Playa del Carmen
In this episode:
Laura and Terry Carmine tell us all about pickleball and where to play pickleball in Playa del Carmen.
Why are we here
In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast we introduce ourselves to our listeners and talk about the
reasons
we decided to launch the Podcast.
Playa del Carmen NOW! Trailer
Presenting the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast! Our hosts Ken and Javier introduce the podcast to our listeners.