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My next guest is Pablos Holman, a world-renowned hacker, inventor, and technology futurist with a unique ability to distill complex technology into practical tools.
His past projects include building spaceships at Blue Origin with Jeff Bezos, working on an impact invention effort to eradicate malaria with Bill Gates, and founding Intellectual Ventures Lab for Nathan Myhrvold to support a wide range of invention projects, such as a brain surgery tool, a machine to suppress hurricanes, a nuclear reactor powered by nuclear waste, and a machine that can shoot mosquitoes out of the sky with lasers. With over 70 patents, Pablos is a true innovator.
Pablos is a sought-after speaker and has been invited to conferences around the world to share his expertise on innovation, invention, hacking, technology, and cybersecurity. He has spoken at prestigious events such as Stanford, the United Nations, the World Economic Forum at Davos, the Microsoft CEO Summit, The FORTUNE CEO Summit, the CIA, Google Zeitgeist, and The Milken Global Conference. His TED Talks have amassed over 30 million views.
Currently, Pablos serves as the Managing Director at Deep Future, where he backs mad scientists, rogue inventors, crazy hackers, and maverick entrepreneurs in implementing science fiction, solving big problems, and helping our species become better ancestors.

Link: https://deepfuture.tech/

My guest is Tim Chang. He has over two decades of broad early-stage technology investment experience in Silicon Valley at Mayfield Fund, Norwest Venture Partners, and Gabriel Venture Partners and has been named to the Forbes Midas List and the AlwaysOn Power Players of top investors. 
Tim has led early-stage investments in Iridigm, Playdom, ngmoco, Basis, AdChina, Moat, Classpass, Tonal Fitness, TRIPP, and Grove Collaborative creating more than $4B in total exit value.  
Beyond just making successful investments, Tim is deeply committed to supporting startups and organizations that bring about greater consciousness, connection, and healing in the world. Tim serves on the non-profit boards of several organizations, including California Institute of Integral Studies, Reimagine Death, and Gray Area Arts. With his unique background and expertise, Tim will share his insights on how to create a world that's more conscious, connected, and healing through technology.

We talked about:
(0:41) Are you going through a midlife crisis? Find out how to turn it into a midlife chrysalis.
(8:41) Are you struggling to find your own story? Discover the power of storytelling and how to find yours.
(13:12) Do you want to unlock the power of your social network? Learn how to find your superpowers through play.
(25:13) Want to understand the underlying forces of companies and individuals? Hear Tim's mental model.
(27:46) Are you looking for transformation? Learn about the power of cohort-based learning.
(30:47) Do you want to surround yourself with a peer group that will help you achieve your goals? Discover Tim's criteria for choosing his peer group.
(37:16) Do you need help clarifying who you are? Find out Tim's counterintuitive approach.
(42:20) Are you interested in the intersection of AI and humanity? Hear Tim's perspective on the ultimate child of humanity.
(50:15) Are you interested in conscious business? Learn about the necessity of the Conscious MBA program.

My guest is Sky Cowans. Sky is a video creator who delves into the world of wellness, spirituality, and alternative lifestyles on her YouTube channel, Sky Life. (138K subs) Her curiosity leads her on a journey of discovery and she shares her findings through her documentary-style videos. Join us as we dive into Sky's story and learn about the valuable insights she has gained on her journey.
We talked about:
1:01 Life of a professional seeker
3:19 How Sky cultivates gratitude and positivity in the midst of challenges
10:06 The art and process of creating meaningful content
15:33 Reflecting on the unexpected turns and breakthroughs in Sky's journey
24:18 The intentionality and serendipity behind Sky's path as a video creator
26:08 What sets Sky's videos apart from others
30:45 The factors that influence Sky's video creation process
33:58 The key elements of a successful video for Sky
45:16 The unexpected personal transformations that come with being a professional seeker
47:08 Encouragement for those hesitant to embrace change
51:33 The value of learning from mistakes and growth in video creation
53:56 The evolution of Sky's content and personal growth as a creator
56:19 The connection and vulnerability in being the main subject of one's own art
58:45 The importance of authenticity in storytelling
62:19 Sky's connection and relationship with her audience
65:12 The meaning and significance of a "true fan"
67:34 The journey of building a dedicated fanbase
74:08 The distinctions between curating experiences and storytelling
76:51 The integration of transformative experiences into daily life

My guest is Pablo Vargas, the founder of the Mayan Warrior, a multimedia art vehicle that has been featured at Burning Man since 2012, and Ilumina, an interactive light and sound installation that made its debut at the festival in 2017. Outside of Burning Man, he has built a career in various industries, from e-payments to media to the visual and performing arts. He is the founder of Sr. Pago, one of the leading e-payment platforms in Latin America, and also the founder of EXA Radio and TV, a media outlet that targets the youth market. But it's not just his business acumen that sets Pablo apart. So, stay tuned as we discuss his journey, and the insights he has gained throughout his diverse and accomplished career.
(2:24) "Exploring the Mayan Warrior: Values and Symbolism"
(6:08) "Finding Vision through Peyote Ceremony"
(13:48) "Evolving the Mayan Warrior: The Journey So Far"
(18:05) "The Importance of Intention Setting in Theme Camps"
(19:15) "Defining the 'Warrior' Archetype"
(21:07) "Why Theme Camps are Transformative at Burning Man"
(25:46) "Lessons Learned as a Theme Camp Organizer"
(32:00) "Discovering Purpose: Defining and Living Your Purpose"
(42:58) "Advice for Midlife Entrepreneurs: A Message to My Younger Self"
(49:03) "Dreaming Big: What's Next for Me?"
(52:42) "Supporting Artists: Financial Tools for Entrepreneurs"
(57:12) "Making the Transition: From Corporate Roles to Purposeful Entrepreneurship"
(60:00) "My Definition of Success"
(62:57) "Healing as a Path to Wholeness"
(64:45) "Healing as a Means to Effortless Action"
(66:10) "Healing from the Trauma of Being Pushed Away from Passion"
(70:10) "The Modalities that Have Helped Me Heal"
(73:00) "Why Iboga Was Most Effective for Me"
(77:17) "Who Embodies Actualized Purpose Entrepreneurship and Artistry?"
(83:05) "Practices for Achieving Actualization"

Maria Sanchez Yatriki is the co-producer of Sacbe, a Burning Man theme camp and network of international artists and change-makers. Maria is a community steward and experiential producer with a passion for using her skills and experiences to bring people together and ignite positive change. With roots in rural Mexico and a background in TV and film production, Maria has founded several successful companies and has worked with a variety of brands and organizations. She is the founder of Inner Refuge, an experiential production company that specializes in bringing people together through ancestral knowledge, energy work, and practices that guide human consciousness towards realignment with the planet. In this episode, we'll hear about Maria's journey to becoming a leader in her community and her vision for creating permanent communities, curating sustainable networks, and collaborating on projects that are generative, creative, inclusive, and empathic.

Time Stamps:
(0:33) Discover the Meaning and Purpose of Sacbe
(3:18) Experience the Mashika Culture with Sacbe
(6:43) Find Out What Inspired the Creation of Sacbe
(11:43) Learn Why Building with Community is Key for Sacbe
(14:51) Discover the Tools Used to Build Community with Sacbe
(16:10) Learn about the Governance of Sacbe
(28:34) Find Out What Has Worked and What Hasn't in the Burning Man Container with Sacbe
(33:09)(50:01) Strike the Perfect Balance between Providing a Soft Landing and Being a Plug-and-Play
(34:40) Learn How Feminine Leadership Shapes the Culture of Sacbe
(39:06) Discover Effective Rituals for Bringing People Together in Burning Man
(42:03) Find the Right Balance Between Having Enough and Too Many Rituals
(55:12) Explore the Vision of Sacbe
(62:28) Hear Advice from Maria on Fundraising for Sacbe
(66:04) Learn How NFTs Can Help Theme Camps Raise Funds
(69:14) Discover How Sacbe Makes a Difference
(73:44) Find Out How Sacbe Responds to Critics of Burning Man's Carbon Practices
(76:29) Learn Effective Practices for Helping People Change Behaviors Beyond Burning Man
(78:51) Get Expert Advice on Starting or Joining Communities from Maria
(82:20) Find out About Planet BuyBack, a Crowdfunding Platform for Making a Positive Impact

This week, we have leadership strategist and transformational facilitator Jennifer Russell as our guest. Jennifer has co-led Camp Mystic for the past 12 years, a camp that brings together thought leaders, teachers, healers, entrepreneurs, artists, and performers who are dedicated to creating transformative experiences and culture. In the "Grand Playa," Jennifer is a successful entrepreneur and has worked on the executive teams of high-impact biotech startups. Alongside her business and life partner, Bryan Franklin, Jennifer is an executive coach, relationship coach, leadership strategist, and facilitator, committed to helping create impactful organizations, healthy relationships, and thriving cultures. Jennifer leads transformational and professional programs designed to liberate people from self-imposed limiting beliefs and helps evolve the way we lead and love in hopes of healing the divide and building bridges in our polarized world.

(0:32) The Purpose Behind Camp Mystic
(7:53) The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Burning Man
(8:47) How Burning Man Changed Jennifer's Life
(17:15) Convincing a Burning Man Skeptic
(29:17) The Rationale Behind Bringing More Conveniences to Burning Man
(32:21) The Importance of Documenting Camp Mystic's History
(39:14) The Impact of the Demanding and Contribution Matrix
(57:32) Leading with Your Highest Values as a Camp Lead
(64:30) Making Strike a Positive and Inspiring Experience
(66:22) Lessons for Aspiring Theme Camp Organizers
(68:10) Architecting Your Culture Documents for the Best Culture
(69:57) Specific Actions for Aspiring Theme Camp Organizers
(74:30) The Importance of Curating the Right People
(79:48) The Key Skill of Holding Multiple Perspectives in Dissolving Conflicts of Different Values
(90:10) Leadership Lessons from Being a Camp Lead
(93:30) Jennifer's Longterm Vision
(102:11) The Idea of "Never Having to Work Again"
(106:44)(114:36) Managing Energy and Time to Get All Your Projects Done
(113:52) CK's Secret Intention with All His Guests
(123:50) The Transformational Power of Stories
(129:15) One Lesson Jennifer Would Give to Her Younger Self