Guardian of the Hive: How Xavier Tan Is Saving Bees, Shaping Minds & Inspiring Urban Conservation

In this fascinating and eco-conscious episode of The Amazing Authorities Podcast, host Mitch Carson speaks with Xavier Tan, author of Guardian of the Hive: The Whisper of the Bee, known as “The Bee Man of Singapore.” Xavier shares how his 12+ year journey in urban beekeeping is shifting public perception, conserving native bees, and inspiring a new wave of environmental stewardship in one of the world’s most densely populated cities.He dives into the challenges of educating a fearful public, working with national organizations like Temasek, and how publishing his book amplified his message. Xavier also shares how his growing influence is turning into a movement—creating beehives on rooftops, engaging with government, and inspiring Singaporeans to embrace bees, not exterminate them.🔑 You’ll learn:Why bees are essential (and misunderstood) urban alliesHow Xavier transitioned from corporate life to conservationThe power of authorship to unlock partnerships, awareness & global opportunitiesHow to remove bees humanely without harming them or the ecosystemHis vision for a future where bees and humans coexist—through knowledge, respect, and balanceIf you care about sustainability, conservation, or building purpose-driven authority, this episode will show you how one man and a message can change a city—and maybe the world.Xavier Tan, also known as the "Beeman," is the founder of Nutrinest and a passionate advocate for bees in Singapore's urban landscape. Over the past decade, he’s rescued thousands of bee colonies and created thriving bee gardens in iconic locations like the Central Business District and Orchard Road. Xavier’s expertise has earned him collaborations with top organizations such as JTC, Marina Bay Sands, and Shell. His bee gardens have hosted Singapore's top leaders, educating communities on the ecological importance of bees and promoting harmony between humans and nature.You can find Xavier Tan here:LinkedIn: Xavier Tan Facebook: Nutrinest Page Instagram: @beeman_singapore TikTok: @beekeepersingapore YouTube: BeemanSgp Channel Xavier Tan's Amazon Book link:https://a.co/d/5xLQIsdXavier Tan's website:www.nutrinests.com---------- If you like this episode, don't forget to check the following links: You can schedule a strategy call with me using this link: https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com/meetwithmitch⁠⁠ If you want to be a podcast guest, you can apply here: https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com/podcastguest You can find me here:https://www.mitchcarson.com/⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/MCarsonOfficial/⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity/⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial⁠⁠ My Amazom Book Links:The Amazing Authors of Singapore: https://a.co/d/cp9KjC1The Silent Salesmen: https://a.co/d/b4eqa2D If you're serious about publishing and selling more books on Amazon, you need the right data.That’s why I use Publisher Rocket—it’s like having a book marketing expert in your pocket:https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket-mitch-author/5e8f51fc1dd46/