Life Lessons from Pickleball™
Life Lessons from Pickleball™
Shelley Maurer and Sher Emerick
E93: Encore! Mani Barajas-Alexander: The Pura Vida Pickleball Experience
30 minutes Posted Feb 3, 2026 at 11:00 am.
Welcome And Book Announcement
Introducing Mani And Pura Vida House
Buying The Business Before COVID
From Tennis Entrepreneur To Retreat Builder
Discovering Pickleball During Lockdowns
What Pura Vida Really Means
Balancing Family, Business, And Systems
The Properties And Group Experience
A Day In The Retreat
Coaching Philosophy And Pros
Guest Stories That Inspire
Length Of Stay And Group Dynamics
Non-Pickleball Guests And Flexibility
Culture, Nature, And Local Experiences
Life Lessons From The Court
Finding Purpose Through Relationships
How To Find Pura Vida House
Farewell And Subscription CTA
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We are honored to share that Mani Barajas-Alexander is featured in our new book, Life Lessons from Pickleball™ and as this episode airs, Sher and Shelley are experiencing Pura Vida at Mani’s place in Costa Rica. In this special encore conversation, Mani shares how Pura Vida House became far more than a luxury villa. It is a thoughtfully designed pickleball experience that blends movement, connection, nature, and the Pura Vida lifestyle. From morning pickleball sessions and world-class instruc...