In 2011 in Parma, Italy I met a Belgian-Italian who would become a friend and an inspiration. A man well-travelled, full of a sense of adventure and mystery. Ale is softly spoken, but one look into his eyes and you can see the passion than swirls around inside him. He is the tranquil volcano. In this first episode with Ale he talks about his intimate and moving experiences in Africa and recounts a story that moves me every time I think of it.He then talks about his move from Parma to Malta, his new start up and the exciting possibilities that lie before him. Ale is a motivator and a person to have in your corner when what you need is a good chat and an arm around your shoulders.