Lighter Impact with Besan

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What does it look like to make an impact in the world and feel lighter doing it? Join us as we explore the power of mindfulness, somatics, and spirituality in the creation of meaningful impact. Whether you're an entrepreneur, activist, or simply someone looking to make a difference, this podcast will provide you with insights and tools to do so more intentionally.

  1. 05/29/2025

    46. Action Creates Clarity

    In this episode, I talk about the importance of taking action when on a journey of transformation. What will it take for you to take action? I share some tips from my personal experience and that of clients. --- Are you feeling stuck in life and like you are capable of more? Schedule a consultation call to learn more about my coaching practice at ⁠⁠pauseimpact.org⁠

    10 min

  2. 05/05/2025

    45. Why I Created Creative Flow for Liberation

    In this episode, I share the inspiration behind Creative Flow for Liberation—an 8-week group program designed to help you bring a soul-aligned idea to life. We explore what it means to create from a place of purpose rather than pressure, why this moment in time is asking for new visions, and how you can move through self-doubt to take aligned action. Whether you’ve been sitting on an idea or feeling creatively stuck, this episode is an invitation to remember your power and plant the seed. Learn more at creative-liberation.com Registration closes May 9.

    12 min

  3. 04/21/2025

    44. Too many ideas? 3 steps to drop into flow, but stay on track for your goals

    It is an art to strike the balance between "flow" and "structure". Many clients I work with say things like: - I have too many ideas - I need a structure - I need to focus In this episode I offer a structure that allows you to create from flow-- even from seemingly irrelevant ideas. -- Are you feeling stuck and looking to reconnect with your creative life force? Schedule a consultation call to learn more about my coaching practice at ⁠⁠pauseimpact.org⁠

    13 min
  4. 43. Maryam Mir: Navigating the Creative Process in Film

    04/10/2025

    43. Maryam Mir: Navigating the Creative Process in Film

    In this episode, Brooklyn-based filmmaker and writer Maryam Mir shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from a consulting career to filmmaking. As a Kashmiri-Canadian born in Germany, raised in Bahrain, with Kenyan ancestry, Maryam finds inspiration in the warmth, joy, and gentleness of her many communities. She explores the powerful intersections of identity, storytelling, and social impact, emphasizing how filmmaking can create a sense of belonging and possibility. Maryam reflects on the discomfort of being a beginner in creative endeavors, the collaborative nature of filmmaking, and the importance of nurturing one’s creative life force. We dive deep into the process behind her acclaimed short film Sweet Refuge, which has been screened at over 40 festivals and won multiple awards. Maryam takes us through the entire journey—from the initial spark of inspiration for the story, to the careful selection of actors, the challenges of filming over five days in Brooklyn, and the joy of sharing the film at festivals around the world. Watch Sweet Refuge here. [Bio] Maryam Mir is a Pillars Artist Fellow ‘24 (founded by Riz Ahmed x Netflix), Gotham Marcie Bloom Fellow ’23, NYFA Artist Awardee ’22 and Asian American Writers' Workshop Fellow '19. Her narrative short, “Sweet Refuge”, screened at 40+ festivals, won several awards, including a Directors Guild of America Jury Award and was acquired by AMC+ as part of their "Future of Film: AAPI Rising Stars". Her latest narrative film, "Grandma Swim", set in Bahrain, is currently in post-production, with support from the Doha Film Institute. She also recently produced "Sarah Thankam Mathews: After All This" for PBS' American Masters and is currently producing another documentary short in partnership with REI and The Redford Center. She holds an MFA degree from NYU Tisch’s Graduate Film Program, where she was an Ang Lee Scholar and concentrated in writing and directing. Prior to film school, she worked in consulting for half a decade in New York and Dubai, where she helped Fortune 50 organizations strengthen their culture through storytelling and design. -- Are you ready to connect with your creative life force? Schedule a free 30 minute consultation ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠!

    52 min

  5. 04/07/2025

    42. Desire vs. Willpower

    In this episode, we delve into the intricate relationship between desire and willpower, exploring how they influence our behaviors and decision-making processes. We discuss the limitations of relying solely on willpower to resist temptations and the importance of connecting with our desires as a pathway to flow. -- Are you feeling stuck and looking to reconnect with your creative life force? Schedule a consultation call to learn more about my coaching practice at ⁠pauseimpact.org⁠

    7 min
  6. 41. Rula Khoury: Curating an Experience of the Political

    03/06/2025

    41. Rula Khoury: Curating an Experience of the Political

    In this interview with Rula Khoury, an art curator living in the city of Haifa, we talk about the role of Palestinian artists in the movement and how art is leveraged to convey a political message. When is dialogue constructive and when is dialogue destructive? And how do we embody the creative life force? Bio: Rula Khoury is an art curator, historian and critic. In 2011, she received a Masters degree in Art History from Haifa University, and an additional Masters degree in Writing Art Criticism from the New York School of Visual Arts in 2017. Khoury was the General Director of the Arab Culture Association in Haifa. Her curating experience includes: It’s as if, O Badr, we never came and never left in Haifa in 2018, Sensorial Immunity in Ramallah in 2017, A Black Hole in the Sun in Jerusalem in 2016. Moreover, Khoury curated a street exhibition in Haifa titled Wisdom of the Crowd. In 2014, while holding her position as the Artistic Director of Khalil Sakakini Culture Center in the same year. Within the Qalandiya International Biennale (2014), she managed and curated two major projects: Manam exhibition in Haifa, and Mapping Procession a happening in the streets of Ramallah.  Additionally, Khoury has published critic pieces for Independent Online Art Magazine, Tohu Magazine, Arab 48, and Tribe Photo Magazine. She has also been an instructor and advisor in higher education institutions since 2010, teaching at Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem, International Academy of Art in Ramallah. Are you ready to connect with your creative life force? Schedule a free consultation ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠!

    37 min
  7. 40. Coco Madari: Multi-Passionate Coach & Artist

    02/21/2025

    40. Coco Madari: Multi-Passionate Coach & Artist

    In this episode with Coco Madari, we talk about decolonizing creativity and what it looks like to authentically create. Coco Madari is a vision-led, neurospicy, and multi-passionate coach, visual artist, music producer, singer-songwriter, and comedian living in beautiful Vancouver Island, BC. Key Discussion Points ✨ The Multi-Passionate Identity: embracing diverse talents and rejecting societal pressures to "choose one path." ✨ Decolonizing Creativity: how rest, play, and authentic expression contribute to one another. ✨ The Role of HSPs and Neurodivergence: unique challenges and strengths of highly sensitive people and their contributions to creativity. Follow Coco on her creative journey and learn more about her coaching services through Instagram.

    37 min

  8. 02/09/2025

    39. Affirmations for Creative Flow

    Enjoy this list of 20 affirmations to help you tap into your creative flow!

    6 min
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What does it look like to make an impact in the world and feel lighter doing it? Join us as we explore the power of mindfulness, somatics, and spirituality in the creation of meaningful impact. Whether you're an entrepreneur, activist, or simply someone looking to make a difference, this podcast will provide you with insights and tools to do so more intentionally.

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  • Creator
    Pause Impact
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    48
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    Lighter Impact with Besan