Create Belonging Mateo Bornico

For Episode 12 of Create Belonging - we explore CREATIVITY and FACILITATION with Jenny Theolin. 
Did you know that creativity is one of the keys to finding your belonging?
Creativity is about taking what we know, what we imagine, and what surrounds us and making something significant, something that may not have existed otherwise. 
We all have the potential to be creative and, in many ways, creativity is something that is deeply human and something that requires action and courage. If we are trying to discover our belonging or if we are trying to help others belong, then creativity is one of the necessary skills that one will need. 
And when it comes to understanding how creativity can be used for belonging, I knew I wanted to speak to Jenny Theolin. 
Jenny Theolin is a renowned expert who helps people learn more effectively. Calling upon her wealth of experience from around the world and background in design, she creates effective, engaging, and memorable learning experiences for organisations, schools, and non-profits.
Jenny grew up as a world citizen, where she developed a high cultural intelligence and understanding of the humanity that connects us all. 
This conversation explores the power of facilitation and how this skill is often overlooked. Jenny’s latest book is “Dare to Facilitate” a collaboration with expert facilitators sharing their insights on how to properly embrace facilitation as the skill that helps individuals and companies collaborate better and tap into people’s true potential. 
This was a very FUN, insightful, and generous conversation with a creative human who creates belonging in all her projects. 
I was inspired by this conversation, and I hope you too will be inspired. 
Resources to continue exploring:
Jenny’s personal website, Instagram, X, LinkedInStudio Theolin’s websiteHer New Book “DARE TO FACILITATE” book websiteDownload: “How to be an Alien” by George Mikes (1946) inspired one of Jenny’s previous art show called “Alienation”. You can download the full book in PDF here. Elizabeth Gilbert on Distinguishing Between Hobbies, Jobs, Careers, & Vocation from Acumen Academy Youtube
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Pia Lauritzen, Ph.D. is a philosopher whose body of work revolves around uncovering the nature of questions and why they may just be more powerful than one may think.
Indeed, questions are everywhere, and yet few of us know just how powerful they can be in changing our world. 
“We know that after a question is asked, the world may never be the same afterward”. Pia Lauritzen Ph.D.Pia is also someone who believes all questions are valid, and that we shouldn’t put too much emphasis on asking questions for the sake of getting answers - rather, we should just look into what the question is trying to tell us. 
This was a jam-packed, condensed conversation with a wonderful, insightful, and thoughtful human. I hope you enjoy this episode, and please don’t forget to connect with Pia Lauritzen on LinkedIn, and check out her upcoming book published with John Hopkin’s University Press. 
Resources to continue exploring:Pia's LinkedIn Pia’s book published on John Hopkins University Press: Question: A Brief Book about Big Ideas Pia’s Blog: Pia’s Questions Pia’s free tool for education and educators: Question Jam Pia’s consulting tool for companies to tap into the power of questions: qvest.io Support Create Belonging:Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Get in touch and Please send us your feedback: www.createbelonging.com/contact Share this episode with a friend!Acknowledgments:
Music “Playing with Color” by Nullhertz obtained royalty-free from Pixabay
Thank you to the lovely people at Purple Space for your support
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Welcome to Episode 10 of Create Belonging.
I sit down and talk with the amazing Lola Akinmade about her life, work, books, and her views on Belonging in a world that tries to put you in a box.
I loved this conversation and I hope you do too.
Show NotesKey ideas we explore in this episode:From Programmer to Photographer: Lola’s incredible range of experienceLola’s concept of home: “A Space where I can exist without explanation” where one is celebrated for just “existing”, without judgment. Why she doesn’t believe in first impressions. She tried not to judge anyone until after 10 minutes. Instead, we should look for depth in people. How the Swedish concept of Lagom works as a personal value but fails as a societal rule. We discuss the importance of being a role modelTokenism - how it can be done right, and when should we call companies out? The responsibility of opening the doors for others. Resources to continue exploring:Lola's Homepage and Blog. Lola’s Tedx TalkLola follows the examples of some very prominent Nigerian Authors: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimamanda_Ngozi_Adichie Lola’s Slate Article on Lagom: “Why are Swedes so Quiet”Book: Lagom: The Swedish Secret of Living Well - the book that was published in 18 different languages, except in Swedish! Trevor Noah’s final thoughts and highlighting the importance of honoring black women Book: In every Mirror She’s Black and Sequel Everything is not enough
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Acknowledgments:
Music “Playing with Color” by Nullhertz obtained royalty-free from Pixabay
Thank you to the lovely people at Purple Space for your support
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Welcome once again to Part 2 of my conversation with writer and meditation teacher Sebene Selassie. While part 1 was all about how we belong first and foremost to ourselves, this second part is about belonging with others.  
We start the conversation by talking about the illusion of power dynamics in society. Sebene flips the script that society is a struggle towards the middle where there is access to resources and power. She does that by reminding us that those in the margin - have a richness of perspective and access to fluidity and other ways of belonging that those in the middle might not. 
This part two of the conversation was a lot more personal and open, and one where I really got to express my deep gratitude for Sebene’s contribution to our understanding of Belonging. 
Key ideas we explore in this episode:Get into Power dynamics - and how we have the idea that society is structured in concentric circles where the Powerful stand in the middle, holding onto power and status. While those in the margin have a richness of perspective and a more holistic view based on a deeper knowledge of understanding.  Context Switching - Fluency vs Semeiotic Vigilance - and why this can lead many of us to fatigue of belonging. And how Affinity Groups can offer minorities some respite from constantly being “Vigilant and monitoring” whether we belong or fit in.  We look into the efficiency of Affinity groups - like female only, on black only groups. And how they create the space for much of the “work” that can be done so that the conversations and the network can be explored in a more profound and direct way. She answers the questions about her vision of the future with “how she would like to feel in that future”, and gives us some clues on the type of world we should all be striving towards.  And much more…Resources to continue exploring:The ideas and media related to this episode
Wikipedia on “From Margin to Center” - by Bell Hooks Sebene’s book You Belong: A Call for Connection Subscribe to Sebene’s newsletter Follow Sebene on Instagram

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“Belonging is TRUE, it’s not up for debate, it’s a fundamental fact that we all belong to everything” - Sebene SelassieWelcome to Part 1 of the long-awaited interview with writer and meditation teacher Sebene Selassie. We introduce her book “You Belong - A Call for Connection”  and her motivations for writing it. We discuss the fundamental fact of belonging and the paradox of belonging.
We later go on to look at the way that the world seems to be suffering from a “Delusion of separation” and how the way to wake up from that reality is to look inwards. 
This was a very rich, insightful, and enlightening conversation about belonging with one of the world’s leading thinkers on the matter. 

Key ideas we explore in this episode:How her book is not a map to belonging, but rather a “map key” where each one of us is expected to make our own maps. The Paradox of two truths: Even though we are not separate, we are not the sameThe delusion of separation: forgetting that we are all interconnected and part of the same realityWe touch on some of the systemic issues that have led us to forget the fundamental truth of belonging‘Mana’ the comparative mind and how it keeps ups in the delusion of separationWhy we must start with grounding ourselves BEFORE we can begin to know ourselvesHow cultivating “embodied awareness” can help us find our way back to belongingAnd much more…
Resources to continue exploring:The ideas and media related to this episode:
Hurry Slowly interview with Sebene on the Delusion of SeparationSebene’s book You Belong: A Call for ConnectionSubscribe to Sebene’s newsletterFollow Sebene on Instagram
AcknowledgmentsMusic by Ergy, aka Hugues Coudurier, Facebook
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Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with  Kristín Grímsdóttir . This is the follow-up episode where the conversation starts exploring the topic of Authenticity. Naturally, this conversation offers a very personal look at Kristín’s own story with authenticity. She offers some practical insights on how she experiences authenticity with herself and with others. 
We are extremely grateful for Kristín’s vulnerability in talking about her journey to find her belonging. 
In this Episode one we cover the following topics:
Kristín’s path to authenticity, starting from a small fishing village in Iceland The early days of living up to external expectations were the antithesis of living authenticallyHow this one TED talk changed her foreverHer 12-year journey of living from vulnerability to authenticityThe slow, tough, and uncomfortable journey of living in vulnerabilityTrusting the process, and taking risks in big life decisions - following the feelingHow to identify authenticity in others - “It’s a feeling in your body” Helping others discover their values and live more authentic livesHer approach to helping her children discover and live in accordance with their valuesUnderstanding your values and your energy has an effect on other peopleHow living authentically can help one take responsibility for one’s actionsWhat Create Belonging means to Kristín
If you haven't already, I highly recommend giving this episode a listen to gain valuable insights into living a more authentic life. Tune in now to Create Belonging, available on your favorite podcast platforms.


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