“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing”. Thats John 15:5 from the Bible. Today's episode is with Dan Ulyate. Dan is the creator and founder of the company and brand, Abide. John 15:5 was the verse that inspired the name 'ABIDE' believing that fullness of purpose is found when abiding in our Creator. Dan and I started the morning off in the ocean, the best way… If you’re from the Sunshine Coast, odds are you’ve seen Abide somewhere along your journey, Dan is a passionate advocate of creativity and innovation, and his heart beats on giving people purpose as you’ll hear more about down the track. Abide culture is a clothing company and brand inspired by surfing, skating and creating, and believe that every individual is purposefully created, created to create and the essence of your purpose comes from abiding in God and being deeply rooted in Him. Through Abide, Dan is equipping people with quality clothing, and will hopefully inspire you to find purpose and live as ‘people of purpose’. In this episode Dan talks about his journey through and after school, to owning his own business. He also talks about creativity and innovation, how we were created to create, and why being innovative sets us apart from the rest. Dan is a perfect example of someone who breaks the stereotypes of christians and even surfers and skaters, and is fulfilling his calling to start a brand that gives back to people. Dan mentions some of the mentors he had during the beginning stages of Abide, and how that encouragement and guidance can be so significant. We recorded this episode after a coffee and sat at bench by the beach, with complementaries of waves. I think it’s time we introduce the man himself, Dan Ulyate.