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Ep.36
"The butterfly effect: running for environmental conservation"

With Anthony Battah

"We really really have to remind ourselves constantly that we can do crazy things and outstanding things, and what seems impossible is most often actually quite accessible if we put everything, you know, behind it. And that directly is applicable in my perspective with regards to the environmental issues. The feat is enormous, that steering wheel that you were talking about is so stiff and so big and everybody is pulling in all directions and it’s not an easy task to actually save ourselves from falling from that cliff, but… I’m convinced it’s possible. "


– Anthony Battah

Join us for a riveting conversation between Mau Diaz, co-founder of Aire Libre, and Anthony Battah, lawyer, devoted father, and newfound environmental activist.

Anthony shares the extraordinary tale of his epic journey, running from Canada to Mexico along the path of the Monarch butterfly migration. His mission? To raise awareness about the plight of this endangered species and spark a larger dialogue about environmental conservation.

Anthony’s passion and conviction shine through as he discusses his belief in our ability to avert environmental disaster and leave a sustainable legacy for future generations. Accompanied by his wife and daughter, who inspired his odyssey, Anthony’s story is a testament to the power of familial love and the impact of individual action in the fight for our planet’s future.

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About Anthony Battah

Anthony Battah, 40-year-old, is a Montreal based lawyer, practising in ethics and professional responsibility. Beyond the courtroom, Anthony is a seasoned ultra-distance runner and has developed a deep interest in everything that touches environmental issues and justice

You can find Anthony on instagram as @ultratrailmonarque

OUR HOST: MAU DÍAZ CEO & Co-Founder of Aire Libre.

Mau Díaz, born in Mexico City in 1988, embarked on a journey of academic and adventurous pursuits. He studied Marketing at the Monterrey Institute of Technology, delving into International Marketing at the Hochschule Pforzheim in Germany, and exploring Chinese Foreign Policy at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His professional trajectory took off with a focus on Growth Hacking, where he honed his skills in team building and assisting startups in their growth strategies. Notable stints as a growth hacker at Propiedades.com and later at LECO shaped his early career. In December 2015, Mau embarked on a non-stop 90km run across the Sonora Desert with two friends, laying the foundation for his venture, Aire Libre. He identifies as an adventurer who embraces running as a means to satiate his curiosity. His accomplishments include solo and unassisted traversing of the Sierra Sur de Oaxaca, covering 127km from December 28 to 30, 2017. In 2018, he clinched a top 5 spot in an 80km ultramarathon in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. May 2022 witnessed his relentless 140km run from the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Cortez, spanning the Baja California peninsula. These exploits merely scratch the surface of his vast adventures. Mau’s work at Aire Libre has not gone unnoticed, garnering recognition from esteemed international media outlets such as The Financial Times, Monocle, Men’s Journal, Forbes, Travesías, El Universal, Chilango, Sopitas.com, and various others.

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