Bennu Studio

Bennu Studio

Bennu Studio is a media and storytelling space exploring transition, work, identity, and becoming. Through conversations, stories, and reflections, Bennu looks at the human side of change: migration, learning, belonging, work, reinvention, and the nonlinear ways people build a life. Website: https://bennu.community LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bennucommunity Instagram: https://instagram.com/bennucommunity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bennucommunity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Rebirth at 40: A Nonlinear Journey and the Chaos That Became My Turning Point

    11/09/2025

    Rebirth at 40: A Nonlinear Journey and the Chaos That Became My Turning Point

    Rebirth at 40: A Nonlinear Journey and the Chaos That Became My Turning Point With Ben, Futurist, Co-founder & Ecosystem Gardener at The Futures Hub In the Season 1 finale of Bennu Podcast, the conversation becomes deeply personal. For the first time, our initiator Ben, futurist and co-founder of The Futures Hub, takes the guest seat. Guided by host Charline Baker-Friesen, Ben reflects on migration, identity, midlife crisis, and the unpredictable transitions that shaped his journey. From starting over in a new country at 40 to rebuilding identity through language and experience, this episode explores how chaos can become a catalyst for reinvention. Together, they dive into: • the emotional reality of beginning again • how weak ties and serendipity changed everything • the metaphors guiding their ecosystem (Octopus, Zebra, Starlings, Jazz) • embracing uncertainty as a path to growth • a vision for a future-ready European ecosystem A raw and honest story of transformation, belonging, and becoming. 📌 Hosted by: Charline Baker-Friesen, Marketing & Communications Lead at Flux Forward 📍 Subscribe and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and more. 🎧 Listen now: podcast.bennu.community Don't forget to share your feedback and spread the word! Bennu Studio   Storytelling for transition, work, identity, and becoming. https://bennu.community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  2. Human-Centered AI: From Systems Thinking to Real Change

    09/03/2025

    Human-Centered AI: From Systems Thinking to Real Change

    Human-Centered AI: From Systems Thinking to Real Change With Liisa-Maija Malinen, Founder of ILO Facilitation Oy | Certified professional facilitator | learning designer In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we sit down with Liisa-Maija Malinen — founder of ILO Facilitation Oy, certified professional facilitator, and learning designer. Liisa-Maija shares her journey from sustainability and transformational learning into exploring AI as a thinking partner. Together, we unpack how AI can be guided by human values, and why critical thinking, fairness, and systems literacy are essential to shaping technology that serves people and the planet. 📌 We discuss: How AI can become a tool for deep learning, reflection, and collaborationThe importance of embedding ethics, equity, and inclusivity into AI designWhy imagination and experimentation are vital in building better futuresWhat it means to “teach AI like a child” and guide it with our values This conversation is an invitation to rethink how we engage with AI — not as a replacement for human agency, but as a partner for systemic change and more sustainable futures. 🎧 Tune in and ask yourself: If you could teach AI one value this week, what would it be? 🎙 Hosted by Alex — Founder of Ozyntel & Co-founder at Flux Forward 📍 Subscribe and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and more. 🎧 Listen now: podcast.bennu.community 💡 Connect with Liisa-Maija Malinen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmalinen Don't forget to share your feedback and spread the word! Bennu Studio   Storytelling for transition, work, identity, and becoming. https://bennu.community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
  3. Trust the Process: What Starting Over Really Teaches You

    08/27/2025

    Trust the Process: What Starting Over Really Teaches You

    Trust the Process: What Starting Over Really Teaches You With Varsha Prasad What does it really mean to start over — in a new country, a new role, and a new identity as a founder? In this episode, we explore the personal and professional transformation of a product innovation strategist who left the corporate world to build her own path. From navigating cultural transitions and building community from scratch, to the messy realities of starting a business — this conversation is a candid reflection on resilience, creativity, and the inner work of innovation. We talk about: Design thinking beyond the buzzwordsThe power of rituals like journaling and meditationBuilding community as a newcomerWhy AI is now part of every solopreneur’s toolkitLessons in visibility, self-trust, and letting go of assumptions Whether you're building a business, exploring new beginnings, or simply trying to stay grounded through change — this one’s for you. 🎙 Hosted by Ben — Futurist & Ecosystem Gardener at The Futures Hub. 📍 Subscribe and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and more. 🎧 Listen now: podcast.bennu.community 💡 Connect with Varsha Prasad on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/varshnm/ Don't forget to share your feedback and spread the word! Bennu Studio   Storytelling for transition, work, identity, and becoming. https://bennu.community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

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Bennu Studio is a media and storytelling space exploring transition, work, identity, and becoming. Through conversations, stories, and reflections, Bennu looks at the human side of change: migration, learning, belonging, work, reinvention, and the nonlinear ways people build a life. Website: https://bennu.community LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bennucommunity Instagram: https://instagram.com/bennucommunity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bennucommunity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.