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MindFolk: Human Creativity and Mindful Innovation, in a Podcast.

Host Brian Pagán talks with scientists, artists, philosophers, and designers about how to build a more compassionate world. We discuss topics like human experience (UX) design, empathy, storytelling, ethics, privacy, and creativity.

MindFolk Brian Pagán

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MindFolk: Human Creativity and Mindful Innovation, in a Podcast.

Host Brian Pagán talks with scientists, artists, philosophers, and designers about how to build a more compassionate world. We discuss topics like human experience (UX) design, empathy, storytelling, ethics, privacy, and creativity.

    #12 Interview with Ghada Alaa Hamdy: Food for Soul

    #12 Interview with Ghada Alaa Hamdy: Food for Soul

    How can love help us create sustainable change? Ghada Alaa Hamdy shares how she does it, both in the humanitarian sector and at home.

    "We're trying really to experience coexistence in a practical way."

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    References
    Ghada's LinkedIn Profile

    Bahá'í faith and community

    Topics
    Communication, Love, Psychological Safety, Culture, Growth, Bahá'í, Service, Harassment, Gender, Social Justice, Change Management, Inclusion

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    • 30 min
    #11 Interview with Cíntia Taylor: Where are you really from?

    #11 Interview with Cíntia Taylor: Where are you really from?

    Some of humanity's most creative works come from an 'outside' perspective. Cíntia Taylor is one of those talented outsiders who moves fluidly between worlds while examining the spaces between them.

    "If you're not the default, you... need support."

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    Cíntia Taylor
    cintiataylor.com  |  taylored.eu  |  LinkedIn  |  Instagram

    References
    Clinch (film)

    Amélie Onzon

    Youval Kuipers 

    Your Hair is Cute (film)

    Débora Santiago

    SAE Institute

    Brené Brown

    Transactional Analysis

    Topics
    Screenwriting, Improv, Creative Process, Race, Identity, Home, Imposter Syndrome, Shame, Trauma, Vulnerability

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    • 35 min
    #10 Interview with The Upgrade Society: Do-Be-Do

    #10 Interview with The Upgrade Society: Do-Be-Do

    At any given moment in life, we can either do (take action) or be (simply exist). And we're closest to our true purpose when we can move between those states mindfully. Let's practice this together!

    "One of the foundations of [do-be-do] is actually taking the time and the silence to be for a moment and to connect."

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    People
    The Upgrade Society
    The Upgrade Society's Website

    Thomas Swaak
    The Essentialist Website

    Sujith Ravindran
    Sujith on LinkedIn

    Rolf van Haren
    Rolf van Haren @ LinkedIn

    References
    VUCA: volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity

    The Hero's Journey

    Topics
    Creativity, VUCA, Leadership, Mindfulness, Activism, Non-judgement, Meaningful Value, Ego

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    • 34 min
    #9 Interview with Sherin Wafaai: Bath Towels and Boundaries

    #9 Interview with Sherin Wafaai: Bath Towels and Boundaries

    It's not easy to sashay between two worlds, but it can be incredibly rewarding. Sherin Wafaai examines with us her practice for turning anger into compassion, the importance of our own boundaries, and  transforming trauma into purpose.

    ⚠️ This one goes to a dark place not necessarily suitable for kids...

    "Where there is no love, put love, and then there will be love."

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    Sherin Wafaai
    Instagram | Sherin's LinkedIn Profile | Healers & Guides

    References
    Conscious Leadership with Jim Dethmer

    Topics
    Compassion, Leadership, Trauma, Healing, Love, Empathy, UX, Design, Creative Career, Shame, Grace, Boundaries

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    • 24 min
    #8 Interview with Goran Mrvoš: Fostering a Culture of Resilience & Empathy

    #8 Interview with Goran Mrvoš: Fostering a Culture of Resilience & Empathy

    No organization or company survives 19 years by accident. Goran Mrvoš opens up about how being in nature helps him nurture his own, and his company's, emotional intelligence, grit, and enthusiasm for experimentation.

    "Being young in your soul is not a matter of age, but of mindset. "

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    Goran Mrvoš
    Instagram | Goran's LinkedIn Profile | Infosit Website | Apprais.ly

    Topics
    Remote Work, Company Culture, Nature, Employee Assessment, Creativity, Empathy, App Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Safety, Digital Detox, Barter Deals

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    • 27 min
    #7 Interview with Adedana Ashebir: It's Gonna Be OK

    #7 Interview with Adedana Ashebir: It's Gonna Be OK

    Within each of us resides at least one fundamental paradox: a contradiction that makes us who we uniquely are. Adedana Ashebir shares with us how her paradoxes fuel her journey toward self-compassion, her relationships with friends & family, and her career in venture capital, empowering overlooked entrepreneurs.

    "The PhD-level [of empathy] is: how to have grace for other people, when they don't have grace for you ."

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    Adedana Ashebir
    Instagram | Twitter | @Afracanah on Insta | Afracanah on Twitter | Village Capital

    Topics
    Grace, Imposter Syndrome, Love, Empathy, Theater, Faith, Collective Trauma, Race, Investment Capital, Entrepreneurship, Stress

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    • 27 min

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