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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.
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#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
Let's Talk
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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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