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Waking YouthEp37 - Consciously Navigating our Evolutionary Moment with Daniel Pinchbeckf there’s a central inquiry to the Waking Youth podcast it’s this: How might we consciously initiate ourselves—as individuals and as a species–into the next stage of our evolution? Turn our ecological emergency, our polycrisis, into an opportunity for global transformation?Daniel Pinchbeck has dedicated his life and career to living this question.Author of Breaking Open the Head, 2012 The Return of Quetzalcoatl, How Soon Is Now, and more recently, the Substack newsletter Liminal News, Daniel’s work explores consciousness, politics, mysticism, and social change.He has spent decades not just w...2025-03-011h 04
Relationship Diversity PodcastHiatus Week 1:Exploring Relationship Diversity – Playlist on Relationship Models, Breaking Societal Norms, and NovogamySend us a textHiatus Week 1: Exploring Relationship Diversity – Playlist on Relationship Models, Breaking Societal Norms, and Novogamy Even while I'm taking some time off, I wanted to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity.So, to keep the conversations alive, I've taken a look back...2025-01-0206 min
Relationship Diversity PodcastEp. 120: Living More Consciously and Wisely in Your Relationships with Waking Youth’s Carlota GuedesSend us a textEpisode 120:Living More Consciously and Wisely in Your Relationships with Waking Youth’s Carlota GuedesIn this episode I welcome Carlota Guedes, an author and podcaster from Portugal, to discuss the concept of Novogamy—a new paradigm of relationships that encompasses intentionality and constant communication. The conversation covers Carlota's personal journey from a conventional monogamous background to exploring diverse relationship structures, influenced by questioning societal norms and personal experiences. Carlota shares insights from her podcast, Waking Youth, which delves into living more wisely into maturity, and discusses her upco...2024-11-2153 min
Waking YouthEp36 - The Pursuit of an Integral Creative Life with Hannah CloseHannah Close is a writer, photographer and cultural curator. I invited her because, to me, she embodies the pursuit of wisdom and wholeness. Her art—whether in the form of an image, written piece, or Instagram post—emerges from a profound, quiet place. It moves the stuff of the spirit, and invites us to question who we are and what we’re really here for. Together we unpack Hannah's early life as the daughter of a 17-year old mother in a working class household that revered flatscreen TVs and honest labor. We listen to the waking up moments...2024-10-241h 01
Waking YouthEp35 - Integrating Inner Transformation & Social Change with Ruby ReedAs someone interested in both personal healing and social change, I often notice a divide between these two transformational movements. On one hand, spiritual seekers can become overly focused on their inner journeys, moving from retreat to retreat without reflecting much on the planetary events unfolding in the world and their relationship to them. On the other hand, changemakers and activists can become so obsessed about bringing forth their desired futures that they not infrequently neglect self-care, presence and even kindness and compassion towards self and others. One of the projects bridging this divide is Ad...2024-09-0851 min
Não Mandas Em MimMANUELA MOURA GUEDES - Não Mandas em Mim #7Neste episódio, Manuela Moura Guedes fala sobre acatar ordens, independência, jornalismo e não ser banana (ou só um bocadinho, com os netos)
Não Mandas em Mim é um podcast onde Inês Lopes Gonçalves conversa com os seus convidados sobre aquilo que os aperta e o que os liberta, o que querem fazer mas não podem, o que fazem mas não querem e o que fazem porque podem. Charged by Dacia.
Ideia original e apresentação: Inês Lopes Gonçalves
Charged by: DA...2024-07-281h 12
Waking YouthEp34 - Living from Our Intuition with Chiara BaldiniWhat does it mean to live from our intuition, beyond the expectations of our communities of origin? This is the question that accompanies this episode. Chiara Baldini, the first woman in her family to attend university, was born in rural Florence, in Italy. Throughout her twenties, she took on various jobs – waitress, translator, tour guide – anything that allowed her the freedom to travel and open herself to life. After attending Boom, one of the largest transformative festivals in Europe, Chiara knew she wanted to get involved. By 2010, she had become the program curator of Liminal Village...2024-06-181h 45
Waking YouthEp33 - Beyond Limiting Beliefs with Cristina Bernardo KullbergA conversation with Cristina Bernardo Kullberg about how we might navigate the limiting beliefs that so often get in the way of where we want to go and who we want to be, as women, as humans, for ourselves and our communities.Together we delve into Cristina's personal history as a Cuban American with nine siblings. We explore some of the challenges and learnings throughout her career as a business and non-profit leader, and political appointee for the Obama administration. We also talk about work-life balance as a parent. And how the loss of Cristina's baby daughter...2024-06-101h 40
Waking YouthEp32 - Becoming a Regenerative Farmer with Fausto AraújoA conversation with the regenerative farmer and entrepreneur Fausto Araújo.Alongside his partner Maria Pussig, Fausto has spent the last five years transforming his family’s estate, Quinta do Pinheiro, in Guimarães, Portugal, into a pioneering lab of what it looks like to produce food more wisely.Together we explore Fausto’s story of becoming. What is syntropic farming and how it differs from mainstream agriculture. Some of the challenges and learnings of managing a farm. And, among much more, how Fausto feels about our collective future.To learn more about, visit...2024-04-2952 min
Waking YouthEp31 - The Making of a (Hopeful) Diplomat with Tatjana von SteigerA conversation with Tatjana von Steiger about how she become a diplomat and mediator. Together we explore Tatjana’s early life, including how her unlikely studies in Russian Literature shaped the way she approaches her work. We listen to some of the challenges Tatjana encountered as a rather shy woman learning to play the diplomacy game. We talk about her experience navigating the high-stakes negotiations of the SDGs as one of the representatives of Switzerland. And, despite the sobering reality that only 15% of the UN-defined goals are on track, we listen to what gives Tatjana hope....2024-03-2957 min
Waking YouthEp30 - Toward a More Thoughtful Approach to Journalism with Maria Almeida from FumaçaWhat is the role of stories in shaping our understanding of reality? What is failing in our current media landscape and what might alternative models look and feel like? Who are the people experimenting with them and what do they value? These are some of the questions we explore with our guest Maria Almeida. Together we talk about Maria’s early life and her dreams of becoming first, a football player, then a storyteller, one of them which she rescued as a journalist at Fumaça, an award-winning media organization she co-founded in 2016 during her twenties. 2024-03-061h 19
Ser Artista PodcastSer Artista Podcast – EP#40 - Marcus Montenegro recebe neste episódio Dadá CoelhoA arte salva, cura, educa e resiste.
“Ser artista” é um podcast que vai apresentar a arte que alimenta a alma.
Marcus Montenegro recebe neste episódio a atriz, humorista, roteirista e autora, Dadá Coelho.
“Do cangaço nordestino ao humor de cangas e quengas cariocas”.
Piauiense de nascença, nordestina até o talo, irmã de EmmemeireJanes, Dadá Coelho é uma comediante, “cuscuz influencer”, performer, apresentadora, atriz, roteirista e jornalista.
Considerada como uma das maiores revelações do humor no programa do Jô Soares, Dadá ficou mundialmente conhecida no Brasil por sua sagacidade e suas tir...2024-02-141h 26
Waking YouthEp29 - Football for Social Impact with Alexia GarcíaWhile the connection between football and social impact might not be an immediate one, in this episode we listen to the story of becoming of Alexia García, a football lover and activist, who will show us their joint potential. Guest Bio: Alexia García is a player, coach, director of business development and project manager at Dragones de Lavapiés. Located in the Madrid's most diverse neighborhood, Dragones de Lavapiés is a grassroots football club on a mission to promote social integration, equality and respect through sports. Alexia is also a freelance...2024-02-1358 min
Waking YouthEp28 - The Courage to Live Our Calling With Ashanti KuneneAshanti Kunene, our guest, defines 'calling' as that which keeps coming back to you, whether you like it or not. In this episode, she tells us how she came into acceptance of hers as a social justice activist helping, mostly white, people walk their talk as leaders, and become more aware of and accountable to systemic discrimination, racism and inequality. What is the role of intuition in our lives? How can we discover what is our vocation? How might we cultivate the courage to align our thoughts, feelings and actions? Is the use...2024-01-0555 min
Waking YouthEp27 - Becoming a Social Entrepreneur with Pablo EstevesIn this episode, we listen deeply to the story of becoming of Pablo Esteves, a professional golfer turned social entrepreneur.Are you torn between following your professional bliss and opting for a path of more security? Are you curious about entrepreneurship and business? Are you interested in making the world a better place? If you've ever found yourself pondering some of these questions, this interview might keep you some company. Together we explore the thought processes guiding Pablo life’s big decisions, the most significant challenges and learnings as a managing partner of Em...2023-12-071h 10
Waking YouthEp26 - Becoming a (More) Conscious Entrepreneur with Rui QuintaIn this episode, we listen deeply to the story of Rui Quinta, a precocious pine nut seller who came of age as a self-proclaimed typefreak and graphic designer. In recent years, as he discovered the post-it-world of design thinking, Rui has transformed into a more systemic designer and conscious entrepreneur.Should we start our own business now or learn with others first? What does it mean to lead a business with consciousness? And how might the awareness of our inevitable mortality inspire us to participate more fully in the life-affirming story of our times? – are just so...2023-10-2538 min
Waking YouthEp25 - Art as a Way of Living with Caveh ZahediShould we follow a conventional career path, or pursue our artistic longings? Can the pursuit of knowledge coexist with a spiritual journey? How might a radically honest approach to our relationships foster personal and collective evolution?In this episode, we converse with filmmaker Caveh Zahedi to listen deeply to his experience of living the questions above mentioned. Caveh is a film director, actor and professor at the New School, in New Work. Some of his movies include In the Bathtub of the World and I Am a Sex Addict. More recently, he created Th...2023-09-2244 min
Waking YouthEp24 - Choosing a Humanitarian Career with Amanda HuitsHave you ever pondered dedicating your life to making the world a better place? Are you curious about what motivates people to choose a humanitarian career? In this episode, we sat with Amanda Huits to explore the roots of her decision to venture into a humanitarian career, in part influenced by the experience she had when visiting her mom's original home in a favela in Brazil.Amanda holds a bachelor's degree in Internal Relations and a master’s in Political Science from Leiden University in the Netherlands. Since 2020, she's been working in the Le...2023-08-1243 min
Waking YouthEp23 - Crafting a (Freelance Writing) Career with Rebecca SealHow many failures precede success? How many books are written before one of them becomes a best-seller? How many anxieties and insecurities hide underneath the surface of a "successful" career?In this month's episode, we converse with Rebecca Seal, best-selling author of the book "Solo: How to Work Alone and Not Lose Your Mind" and host of the Solo Collective Podcast.Rebecca is also the author of over a dozen cookbooks, including "Lisbon: Recipes from the Heart of Portugal" and "Leon Happy One-Pot Cooking." As a freelance writer, she has written articles on food...2023-07-171h 00
Waking YouthEp22 - Revisiting Success: Global Marketer Turned Yoga Teacher with Joana Leite de CastroJoana Leite de Castro is from Porto, Portugal. A bright student throughout her school years, when the time came to pick a Bachelor's degree, Joana elected Business Management at Católica University in Porto. Her dream was to become the CEO of Coca-Cola or Google. After graduating with distinction, Joana got a job at a US pharmaceutical company where she worked in the nutrition department for three years. Though, in theory, she was living the dream, Joana soon realized she was unfulfilled. She decided to quit, pack her suitcase, and venture to Africa to build a s...2023-06-161h 36
Waking YouthEp21 - Switching Careers: From Academia to the Corporate World with Mariana Henriques MartinsWhat career path should I choose?—an all too prevalent question if you are a youngster (in age or at heart) like us. What if, instead, we asked: What do I want to experience? Where is there growth for me?With a Ba in History from the University of Porto and a Ma in History from the University of Edinburg, Mariana is a former academic and writer who published her first fiction book, The Voices - an existential journey across the multitudes contained in our internal worlds - with only 24 years old. More recently, Mariana transitioned into...2023-05-021h 01
Waking YouthEp20 - Redefining Happiness with Dr. Ibrahim Al-MarashiHappiness. What is the role of this word in your life? Does it signify a goal? A choice? A state? Does it resonate with you? Perhaps you find terms like fulfillment, purpose, or meaning more useful? What about your relation to melancholy? In what ways are happiness and melancholy connected? If they conversed, what would they say to one another?These are some of the questions we contemplate with Dr. Ibrahim Al-Marashi. Our hope is to become more intimate with these terms to perhaps discover novel ways in which they can shape our human experience in...2023-03-1647 min
Waking YouthEp19 - The (In)Compatibility of Doing Good, Pursuing Creativity & Making Money with Giancarlo CanavesioHow might we contribute to the planet's regeneration while pursuing our creative curiosities and material prosperity? - is the question that accompanies this episode.Grounded in Giancarlo Canavesio's story of becoming, in this conversation, we explore how a former investment banker boldly transitions into a career in film production and, later on, regenerative hospitality and agriculture in the hope of gathering perspective and tools on how to create a life-affirming career path.Giancarlo is a former investment banker in London and NY, documentary producer, and owner of Mangusta productions and Mangu.tv. He's...2023-02-0655 min
Waking YouthEp18 - Novogamy: Beyond Monogamy & Polyamory with Dr. Jorge FerrerWhat would our romatic relationships look like if, instead of being predefined according to unquestioned default modes, they were customized to the needs and desires of the people in them?In this episode, Dr. Jorge Ferrer walks us through his work aimed at transcending the binary monogamy-polyamory, culminating in Jorge's coining of the term novogamy.Guest Bio: Jorge is the author of several books, including Love and Freedom: Transcending Monogamy and Polyamory; and Novogamia Mas Allá de la Monogamia y del Poliamor. Jorge is also a former professor at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology and t...2022-11-0641 min
Waking YouthSeason 2: E17 - Gender & Relationships Beyond Binary Thinking with Esaú GozaloHumans often make sense of reality in binaries. What would happen if we temporarily suspended such reductionist tendencies in the context of both gender identity and romantic relationship types? Esaú Gozalo will tell us all about it. Esaú is a multimedia designer who lives in Segovia, a small town in Spain. He's animated by the intersections across art and tech, social change, and spirituality. Themes: Esaú's early experience exploring multiple gender expressions; Esaú coming out of the closet as both he and they; (skip to 46m55s to lis...2022-10-011h 18
Resetting Homo SapiensThe Blissbean on Taking a Break From Youtubing & Social MediaBeatrice is a Communication student at IE University, as well as a Youtuber under the name of the Blissbean. In the last couple of years, she has built a Youtube following of more than 270,000 subscribers, as she shares her insights on themes ranging from productivity, organization, traveling, and personal development.More recently, she decided to take a break from youtubing, "comparisonitis", and social media.Together we explore:- her journey of becoming an established YouTuber;- what it takes to become one;- the meaning of the term comparisonitis;- her...2022-05-2622 min
Resetting Homo SapiensThe Blissbean on Taking a Break From Youtubing & Social MediaBeatrice is a Communication student at IE University, as well as a Youtuber under the name of the Blissbean. In the last couple of years, she has built a Youtube following of more than 270,000 subscribers, as she shares her insights on themes ranging from productivity, organization, traveling, and personal development.More recently, she decided to take a break from youtubing, "comparisonitis", and social media.Together we explore:- her journey of becoming an established YouTuber;- what it takes to become one;- the meaning of the term comparisonitis;- her experience...2022-05-2622 minResetting Homo SapiensMarguerite Joly on Wellbeing Beyond Bad Hair DaysMarguerite Joly is an IE University exchange student and founder of the association San Cheveux 100 Sourires (Wihtouth Hair 100 Smiles) which supports fellow homo sapiens who suffer from the condition known as Alopecia Areata.Together we explore:- Marguerite's journey of health, well-being, and happiness;- How Marguerite came to suffer from Alopecia herself;- Marguerite's thoughts on how to befriend Alopecia;- Marguerite's thoughts and suggestions on how might people who don't deal with Alopecia be more empathetic towards people who do;- Marguerite's reset buttons.Host: Carlota Guedes...2022-04-0824 minResetting Homo SapiensMarguerite Joly on Wellbeing Beyond Bad Hair DaysMarguerite Joly is an IE University exchange student and founder of the association San Cheveux 100 Sourires (Wihtouth Hair 100 Smiles) which supports fellow homo sapiens who suffer from the condition known as Alopecia Areata.Together we explore:- Marguerite's journey of health, well-being, and happiness;- How Marguerite came to suffer from Alopecia herself;- Marguerite's thoughts on how to befriend Alopecia;- Marguerite's thoughts and suggestions on how might people who don't deal with Alopecia be more empathetic towards people who do;- Marguerite's reset buttons.Host: Carlota GuedesEditor: Toki...2022-04-0824 minResetting Homo SapiensDr. Celia De Anca on Community, Belonging & HappinessA chat with Dr. Celia de Anca about the intersections across diversity, inclusion, community, belonging, and happiness.Together we explore how we might reset ourselves foster an increased sense of belonging at universities the world at large. Dr. Celia de Anca is currently the Deputy Dean for Ethics, Diversity, and Inclusion at IE University where she also runs the Center for Diversity in Global Management. She is the author of Beyond Tribalism (2012) and co-author of Managing Diversity in the Global Organization (2006). She had articles published in specialized journals, in addition to regular articles in the press. 2022-03-2430 minResetting Homo SapiensDr. Celia De Anca on Community, Belonging & HappinessA chat with Dr. Celia de Anca about the intersections across diversity, inclusion, community, belonging, and happiness.Together we explore how we might reset ourselves to foster an increased sense of belonging at universities and the world at large. Dr. Celia de Anca is currently the Deputy Dean for Ethics, Diversity, and Inclusion at IE University where she also runs the Center for Diversity in Global Management. She is the author of Beyond Tribalism (2012) and co-author of Managing Diversity in the Global Organization (2006). She had articles published in specialized journals, in addition to regular articles in...2022-03-2430 minResetting Homo SapiensDr. Ibrahim Al-Marashi on (Resetting) HappinessA conversation with Dr. Ibrahim Almarashi about the definition (and usefulness) of happiness as a concept. Together we explore how we might reset this often abstract and vague term to allow for a more genuine, integral, and profound experience of purpose and fulfillment at the individual and collective level. Ibrahim is a visiting professor at IE University, an Associate Professor of Middle East History at California State University San Marcos, and a summer school professor of Conflict Management and Analysis at Charles University, Prague.He obtained his doctorate in Modern History at the University of Oxford, completing a t...2022-03-1146 minResetting Homo SapiensDr. Ibrahim Al-Marashi on (Resetting) HappinessA conversation with Dr. Ibrahim Almarashi about the definition (and usefulness) of happiness as a concept. Together we explore how we might reset this often abstract and vague term to allow for a more genuine, integral, and profound experience of purpose and fulfillment at the individual and collective level. Ibrahim is a visiting professor at IE University, an Associate Professor of Middle East History at California State University San Marcos, and a summer school professor of Conflict Management and Analysis at Charles University, Prague.He obtained his doctorate in Modern History at the University of O...2022-03-1146 minResetting Homo SapiensCamila Monguzzi on Entrepreneurship & FitnessCamilla Monguzzi is an IE Alumni and founder and CEO of the Fitclub Collective - a fitness club with roots at IE University. Together we explore Camila's entrepreneurial journey as well as her thoughts around movement and fitness for increased wellbeing. Our hope is to provide you with some tips on how to get started with your movement practice.Host: Carlota GuedesEditor: Toki KapenovaMusic: NachiAn initiative by the IE University's Wellbeing Center 2022-02-2310 minResetting Homo SapiensCamila Monguzzi on Entrepreneurship & FitnessCamilla Monguzzi is an IE Alumni and founder and CEO of the Fitclub Collective - a fitness club with roots at IE University. Together we explore Camila's entrepreneurial journey as well as her thoughts around movement and fitness for increased wellbeing. Our hope is to provide you with some tips on how to get started with your movement practice.Host: Carlota GuedesEditor: Toki KapenovaMusic: NachiAn initiative by the IE University's Wellbeing Center2022-02-2310 minResetting Homo SapiensVanessa Hansch on Yoga & Mindfulness in the WorkplaceA conversation with Vanessa Hansch about the intersections across yoga, mindfulness, well-being, and business. As founder and CEO of Y2B Vanessa builds bridges between yoga and business. An International MBA with several years of experience in the corporate world and yoga teacher, who is constantly seeking to deepen her knowledge about yoga philosophy, she soon realized that yoga can create significant value within the business world without losing its authenticity.How yoga can help individuals to stay focused, be more resilient and adaptable; and ultimately lead to a happier life is demonstrated and constantly e...2022-02-0926 minResetting Homo SapiensVanessa Hansch on Yoga & Mindfulness in the WorkplaceA conversation with Vanessa Hansch about the intersections across yoga, mindfulness, well-being, and business. As founder and CEO of Y2B Vanessa builds bridges between yoga and business. An International MBA with several years of experience in the corporate world and yoga teacher, who is constantly seeking to deepen her knowledge about yoga philosophy, she soon realized that yoga can create significant value within the business world without losing its authenticity.How yoga can help individuals to stay focused, be more resilient and adaptable; and ultimately lead to a happier life is demonstrated and constantly evolved in Y2B...2022-02-0926 minResetting Homo SapiensDaniela Pineros Chvatal on Personal Development & Letting Go of ControlA chat with Daniela Pineros Chvatal, a 4th year Communication and Digital Media student and IE University and Social Media Director of the Student Advisory Board of the Happiness Center.Together we explore her experience of personal development, and more particularly, her practice of letting go of control, catalyzed by the loss of the mother when she was only 16 years old.You can find more about Dani's journey on her new Instagram profile or here.Host: Carlota GuedesMusic composed and produced by NachiAn initiative sponsored by the...2022-01-2631 minResetting Homo SapiensDaniela Pineros Chvatal on Personal Development & Letting Go of ControlA chat with Daniela Pineros Chvatal, a 4th year Communication and Digital Media student and IE University and Social Media Director of the Student Advisory Board of the Happiness Center.Together we explore her experience of personal development, and more particularly, her practice of letting go of control, catalyzed by the loss of the mother when she was only 16 years old.You can find more about Dani's journey on her new Instagram profile or here.Host: Carlota GuedesMusic composed and produced by NachiAn initiative sponsored by the IE Happiness...2022-01-2631 minResetting Homo SapiensPart 2: Breaking Down Barriers Between Those With and Without DisabilitiesNicole Vergos and Nick Smit are the founders of Smergos - a social movement and enterprise dedicated to breaking down barriers and building bridges between those with and without disabilities. In 2021, a group of seven IE University Communication students conducted a social impact project for Smergos for their class on Global Challenges.Under the leadership of professor Iôna de Macedo and Dani Lopez, the now IE graduates Carlota Guedes (our host), Laura Ortega, Enrique Garcia, Malaka Badr, Irene Alvarez, Anais Lorentz, and Maria Fernanda Gutierrez had the chance to: Reposition the Smergos brand from product ma...2022-01-1224 minResetting Homo SapiensPart 2: Breaking Down Barriers Between Those With and Without DisabilitiesNicole Vergos and Nick Smit are the founders of Smergos - a social movement and enterprise dedicated to breaking down barriers and building bridges between those with and without disabilities. In 2021, a group of seven IE University Communication students conducted a social impact project for Smergos for their class on Global Challenges.Under the leadership of professor Iôna de Macedo and Dani Lopez, the now IE graduates Carlota Guedes (our host), Laura Ortega, Enrique Garcia, Malaka Badr, Irene Alvarez, Anais Lorentz, and Maria Fernanda Gutierrez had the chance to: Reposition the Smergos brand from product manufacturer to...2022-01-1224 min
Waking YouthEp16 - Unpacking Spirituality with Carmen Mitroi & Eugen MalonIn this episode I have a conversation with Carmen Mitroi and Eugen Manole on the definition of spirituality, the usefulness of contemplative practices, and how they can impact our life and beautify our days.Carmen Mitroi has been teaching Integral Yoga for more than 25 years. She studied Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing and Phytotherapy, at the Hippocrates Institute, Lisbon. She is also graduated in Psychology (Madeira University) and Law (Classical University, Lisbon). She lives in Madeira since 2002, where she founded the Sundari Personal Development Center, that includes the...2022-01-0201 min
Waking YouthEp15 - Wellness, Traveling & Social Change with Mareile PaleyA conversation with Mareile Paley about: her professional and personal path as a traveler, freelancer, and entrepreneur her experience in the wellness and retreat business our thoughts on social media, generational shifts, self-representation how we might catalyze social change Mareile's most recent project CALMMareile has been working in the Pilates & Wellness Retreat industry for almost a decade. Drawing from her professional background as a graphic designer, multimedia expert, and knowledge management consultant for the United Nations she brings practical talents as well as her unique vision to CALM...2021-12-3001 minResetting Homo SapiensPart 1: Breaking Down Barriers and Building Bridges Between Those with and without DisabilitiesNicole Vergos and Nick Smit are the founders of Smergos - a social movement and enterprise dedicated to breaking down barriers and building bridges between those with and without disabilities.In 2021, a group of seven IE University Communication students conducted a social impact project for Smergos for their class on Global Challenges. Under the leadership of professor Iôna de Macedo and Dani Lopez, the now IE graduates Carlota Guedes (our host), Laura Ortega, Enrique Garcia, Malaka Badr, Irene Alvarez, Anais Lorentz, and Maria Fernanda Gutierrez had the chance to: Reposition the Smergos brand fr...2021-12-2918 minResetting Homo SapiensPart 1: Breaking Down Barriers and Building Bridges Between Those with and without DisabilitiesNicole Vergos and Nick Smit are the founders of Smergos - a social movement and enterprise dedicated to breaking down barriers and building bridges between those with and without disabilities.In 2021, a group of seven IE University Communication students conducted a social impact project for Smergos for their class on Global Challenges. Under the leadership of professor Iôna de Macedo and Dani Lopez, the now IE graduates Carlota Guedes (our host), Laura Ortega, Enrique Garcia, Malaka Badr, Irene Alvarez, Anais Lorentz, and Maria Fernanda Gutierrez had the chance to: Reposition the Smergos brand from pr...2021-12-2918 minResetting Homo SapiensSole Artom on Homelessness and Human DignityHave you ever crossed the street only to wonder how to interact with a homeless human being?In this episode, Sole Artom - a 5th-year Politics, Law, and Economics student at IE University - guides us through her bachelor thesis on how we might tackle the issue of homelessness while fostering human dignity. Together we compare the homelessness policies of Spain, Finland, and Hungary to discover which approach might contribute the most to solving the puzzle of the reintegration of fellow roofless homo sapiens in our society.Host: Carlota Guedes.Editor: Toki K...2021-11-3027 minResetting Homo SapiensSole Artom on Homelessness and Human DignityHave you ever crossed the street only to wonder how to interact with a homeless human being?In this episode, Sole Artom - a 5th-year Politics, Law, and Economics student at IE University - guides us through her bachelor thesis on how we might tackle the issue of homelessness while fostering human dignity. Together we compare the homelessness policies of Spain, Finland, and Hungary to discover which approach might contribute the most to solving the puzzle of the reintegration of fellow roofless homo sapiens in our society.Host: Carlota Guedes.Editor: Toki Kapenova.Music by: N...2021-11-3027 minResetting Homo SapiensNata Buleishvili on Overcorming Addiction through the 12 Step ProgramNata Buleishvili is a 4th Year Bachelor Student in Politics, Law, and Economics at IE University. In 2020, she froze her studies to start a business and ended up making some reflections about her behaviors which eventually led her to enroll in the 12 Step Program - a spiritual program aimed at recovery from substance and behavioral addiction.Together we explore:- Nata’s experience of dealing with and overcoming egocentrism - The definition, source, and qualities of addiction and how to overcome it- The foundations of the 12 Step Program- Nata's reset button...2021-11-1034 minResetting Homo SapiensNata Buleishvili on Overcorming Addiction through the 12 Step ProgramNata Buleishvili is a 4th Year Bachelor Student in Politics, Law, and Economics at IE University. In 2020, she froze her studies to start a business and ended up making some reflections about her behaviors which eventually led her to enroll in the 12 Step Program - a spiritual program aimed at recovery from substance and behavioral addiction.Together we explore:- Nata’s experience of dealing with and overcoming egocentrism - The definition, source, and qualities of addiction and how to overcome it- The foundations of the 12 Step Program- Nata's reset buttonsHost...2021-11-1034 minResetting Homo SapiensSophiia Dehe on Work Life BalanceSophiia Dehe is an IE University Graduate in Psychology and currently a co-founder & coach at Sanrise - a work-life balance coaching company.Together we explore:- how we often determine our self-worth based on our level of productivity- how to maintain a work-life balance- Sophiia's plan for the near future- Sophiia's reset buttonsHost: Carlota Guedes, IE AlumniMusic composed and produced by NachiSupport for the RHS Podcast comes from the IE University Center for Health, Well-Being and Happiness2021-10-2022 minResetting Homo SapiensSophiia Dehe on Work Life BalanceSophiia Dehe is an IE University Graduate in Psychology and currently a co-founder & coach at Sanrise - a work-life balance coaching company.Together we explore:- how we often determine our self-worth based on our level of productivity- how to maintain a work-life balance- Sophiia's plan for the near future- Sophiia's reset buttonsHost: Carlota Guedes, IE AlumniMusic composed and produced by NachiSupport for the RHS Podcast comes from the IE University Center for Health, Well-Being and Happiness2021-10-2022 min
Waking YouthEp14 - Performances of Femininity, Writing, & Creative Living with Yang-May OoiYang-May Ooi is a former-lawyer-podcaster-performance-artist-bestselling-author who has been blogging for over 10 years. Her cross-cultural blog Fusion View gained 10,000 unique views a month and was featured on the BBC. She is the co-author of the social media chapters of International Communications Strategy, published by Kogan Page and nominated for the FT Goldman Sachs Business Book Award. She currently runs Tiger Spirit, a multi-media blog on creativity. In 2015, Yang-May published the memoir Bound Beet Blues: A Life Told in Shoes based on her one-hour solo stage show Bound Feet Blues where she steps in the shoes of several people of her...2021-10-2001 minResetting Homo SapiensElias Moreno on the Way of St. James & Mental HealthA conversation with Elias Moreno about his experience in the Way of St. James, also known as the Camino de Santiago, during the summer of 2021.Together we explored:- Elias' motivation to embark on this pilgrimage- Our sense of identity and the stories we tell ourselves- Mental Health- Lessons along his adventure- Takeaways for Elias' life- Elias' reset buttonsElias Moreno is a 4th-year student at IE University in the Bachelor of Politics, Law, and Economics.Host: Carlota Guedes.Support for...2021-09-2932 minResetting Homo SapiensElias Moreno on the Way of St. James & Mental HealthA conversation with Elias Moreno about his experience in the Way of St. James, also known as the Camino de Santiago, during the summer of 2021.Together we explored:- Elias' motivation to embark on this pilgrimage- Our sense of identity and the stories we tell ourselves- Mental Health- Lessons along his adventure- Takeaways for Elias' life- Elias' reset buttonsElias Moreno is a 4th-year student at IE University in the Bachelor of Politics, Law, and Economics.Host: Carlota Guedes.Support...2021-09-2932 min
Resetting Homo SapiensExpert Series Ep 2 - Shiva Roofeh on Questioning our Assumptions, Setting Boundaries and Saying NoFacilitator, public speaker, orchestrator, program designer and educator Shiva Roofeh teaches us how to reset ourselves and our organizations to focus on individuals. She, and student host Carlota Guedes, talk about why setting boundaries is an important step in the journey of saying no, and how to let go of the negative assumptions that come with the word itself. Listen in on what Shiva has to say about cultural intelligence, and how research, testing and intrinsic knowledge help change-makers reset their ideas of health, well-being and happiness.2021-07-2052 min
Resetting Homo SapiensExpert Series Ep 1 - Amélie, Academic Director IE Center for Health, Well-Being & HappinessExpert in health, well-being and happiness, Amélie de Marsily discusses how the Resetting Homo Sapiens podcast came about and how going back to basics is imperative in driving positive change in our community. Alongside student host Carlota Guedes, Amélie discusses what it means to reset, offering her insights on leadership and prioritizing ourselves in today’s fast-paced world. Are we creating the world we live in or resetting ourselves to live in the world we’ve created? Tune in to find out what the IE Center for Health, Well-Being and Happiness means to her and listen to her insigh...2021-07-2032 min
Resetting Homo SapiensJohn Lewis on Resetting Our Cities and CommunitiesA chat with John Lewis on how we might reset out cities and communities. John Lewis is the President and Founder of Intelligent Futures, a firm of versatile community problem solvers that have worked on challenges as diverse as urban agriculture, community sustainability, social well-being, urban renewal, arts and culture, community livability, and affordable housing. John is also the host of 360 Degree City – a podcast that explores city building from a variety of angles.Together, we cover:- why the Intelligent Futures's team says "folks" a lot- the meaning and role of urban pl...2021-06-0842 min
Resetting Homo SapiensJohn Lewis on Resetting Our Cities and CommunitiesA chat with John Lewis on how we might reset out cities and communities. John Lewis is the President and Founder of Intelligent Futures, a firm of versatile community problem solvers that have worked on challenges as diverse as urban agriculture, community sustainability, social well-being, urban renewal, arts and culture, community livability, and affordable housing. John is also the host of 360 Degree City – a podcast that explores city building from a variety of angles.Together, we cover:- why the Intelligent Futures's team says "folks" a lot- the meaning an...2021-06-0842 minResetting Homo SapiensDr. Celia De Anca on Beyond Tribalism: Managing Identities in a Diverse WorldA chat with Dr. Celia de Anca about her book Beyond Tribalism: Managing Identities in a Diverse World. Together we explore concepts such as self-actualization and belonging, as well as how we might reset our organizations to advance more inclusive, conscious, and sustainable environments. Dr. Celia de Anca is currently the Deputy Dean for Ethics, Diversity, and Inclusion at IE University where she also runs the Center for Diversity in Global Management. She is the author of Beyond Tribalism (2012) and co-author of the Managing Diversity in the Global Organization (2007). She had articles published in specialized journals, in addition to r...2021-05-0331 min
Resetting Homo SapiensDr. Celia De Anca on Beyond Tribalism: Managing Identities in a Diverse WorldA chat with Dr. Celia de Anca about her book Beyond Tribalism: Managing Identities in a Diverse World. Together we explore concepts such as self-actualization and belonging, as well as how we might reset our organizations to advance more inclusive, conscious, and sustainable environments. Dr. Celia de Anca is currently the Deputy Dean for Ethics, Diversity, and Inclusion at IE University where she also runs the Center for Diversity in Global Management. She is the author of Beyond Tribalism (2012) and co-author of the Managing Diversity in the Global Organization (2007). She had articles published in specialized journals, in a...2021-05-0331 minResetting Homo SapiensSuzana P. Nikiforova on Resetting BrandingA conversation with Suzana P. Nikiforova on the urgency of resetting branding to advance more conscious and sustainable brand practices by design.Suzana P. Nikiforova is a systemic brand consultant and author. With more than 20 years of experience in brand management, she is a pioneer in Animaway Branding and Brand Systems Leadership - two business tools that intersect branding with systems thinking. In 2020, Suzana published her first book Animaway Branding: a Conscious Business Paradigm for a Sustainable World where she walks us through her Animaway Branding philosophy.Together we explore: how Suzana found her Ikigai; the...2021-04-0637 min
Resetting Homo SapiensSuzana P. Nikiforova on Resetting BrandingA conversation with Suzana P. Nikiforova on the urgency of resetting branding to advance more conscious and sustainable brand practices by design.Suzana P. Nikiforova is a systemic brand consultant and author. With more than 20 years of experience in brand management, she is a pioneer in Animaway Branding and Brand Systems Leadership - two business tools that intersect branding with systems thinking. In 2020, Suzana published her first book Animaway Branding: a Conscious Business Paradigm for a Sustainable World where she walks us through her Animaway Branding philosophy.Together we explore: how Suzana found her...2021-04-0637 minResetting Homo SapiensShiva Roofeh on Questioning our Assumptions, Setting Boundaries and Saying NoA chat with Shiva Roofeh on resetting ourselves and our organizations by questioning our assumptions, setting boundaries, and saying no.Shiva is an Iranian-American, Muslim-Jewish Agnostic living in Spain and working globally as a Facilitator, Public Speaker, Orchestrator, Program Designer and Educator teaching people how to see the WHY behind the WHAT: to see, understand and take control over their mental programming.To find more about her work find her profile here or subscribe to her Guide on How To Not Be An Asshole.Host: Carlota Guedes - 4th Year Student, Bachelor in Communication...2021-03-0252 min
Resetting Homo SapiensShiva Roofeh on Questioning our Assumptions, Setting Boundaries and Saying NoA chat with Shiva Roofeh on resetting ourselves and our organizations by questioning our assumptions, setting boundaries, and saying no.Shiva is an Iranian-American, Muslim-Jewish Agnostic living in Spain and working globally as a Facilitator, Public Speaker, Orchestrator, Program Designer and Educator teaching people how to see the WHY behind the WHAT: to see, understand and take control over their mental programming.To find more about her work find her profile here or subscribe to her Guide on How To Not Be An Asshole.Host: Carlota Guedes - 4th Year Student, Bachelor...2021-03-0252 minResetting Homo SapiensSeason 2 - Amélie De Marsily on Resetting Homo SapiensThe Resetting Homo Sapiens Podcast is back with a second season to provide YOU with some more tools to reset yourself. Our first chat is with Amélie de Marsily - the Academic Director of the IE Center for Health, Well-Being, and Happiness. Together we explore what this podcast means to her, as well as her insights on leadership, and how to mindfully use social media to promote well-being.Host: Carlota Guedes, 4th year Bachelor in Communication & Digital Media (2021)Join our movement here.2021-01-1932 min
Resetting Homo SapiensSeason 2 - Amélie De Marsily on Resetting Homo SapiensThe Resetting Homo Sapiens Podcast is back with a second season to provide YOU with some more tools to reset yourself. Our first chat is with Amélie de Marsily - the Academic Director of the IE Center for Health, Well-Being, and Happiness. Together we explore what this podcast means to her, as well as her insights on leadership, and how to mindfully use social media to promote well-being.Host: Carlota Guedes, 4th year Bachelor in Communication & Digital Media (2021)Join our movement here.2021-01-1932 min
Waking YouthEp13 - Taking Control Over our Mental Programming with Laura AmigoneA chat about befriending our fear, self-confidence v. confidence, and the Learn, Love, Leap Loop with Laura Amigone - a College Success Coach and Founder of Rudder Coaching.Credits: Creator & Host: Carlota Guedes. Music Audio Producer & Editor: Carlos Sierra.Subscribe to our newsletter and contribute to the Waking Youth Project here. Follow us on social media here. Get full access to Waking Youth at www.wakingyouth.org/subscribe2021-01-0901 min
Waking YouthEp12 - Creating our Purpose with Emilio OrtizAfter several months of non-stop partying as a freshman, a physical and mental breakdown inspired Emilio Ortiz to do some soul-searching and pursue an alternative life-path. He switched his Grey Goose bottle for a mic to co-found Innergy Motto - a podcast that invites young souls to tap into the energy within and commit to self-growth.In this episode, we explore some of the tools that helped Emilio shift his life direction. Find Emilio here. Credits: Creator & Host: Carlota Guedes. Music Audio Producer & Editor: Carlos Sierra.Subscribe to our newsletter and contribute to the Waking...2020-11-3001 min
Waking YouthEp11 - Fitting in v. Belonging with Shiva RoofehDo you want to create a purposeful life even though you aren't sure what purpose really means? If you too are a uni student or young professional trying to find your way in the midst of all this fog of uncertainty, I invite you to listen in to Shiva Roofeh comfort you with a virtual hug through her words.Shiva is a TEDx Speaker, a Program Designer, and a Global Educator teaching people how to take control over their mental programming aka how to not be a******s.To know more about the w...2020-10-2801 min
Waking YouthEp10 - Women Empowerment with Cristina Bernardo KullbergDoes it often feel like you have two voices inside your head: one that says you're not good/smart/pretty/skinny enough; the other that tells you to chill out and simply love yourself as you already are?Cristina Bernardo is a female leader in the journey of empowering women and other marginalized groups to live in their full power. Currently, she is serving as the Executive Director of EmzingoU. Dive in to listen to a down-to-earth female mentor with 10 years of experience in business and social impact share a bunch of food f...2020-10-1401 min
Waking YouthEp9 - Growing Up in Rural South Africa with Onezwa NdzimandeOnezwa Ndzimande (aka Oniey) is not only a Program Manager at EmzingoU, but also a 'chicktetarian', a secret rapper, and above all, an extraordinary human being. Listen in to learn more about her story coming from rural South Africa. EmzingoU is a global innovation and leadership firm dedicated to empowering conscious leaders and organizations, and being the change they want to see in the world. Find more about Oniey here. Credits: Creator & Host: Carlota Guedes. Music Audio Producer & Editor: Carlos Sierra.Subscribe to our newsletter and contribute to the Waking Youth Project ...2020-09-2501 min
Waking YouthEp8 - Integrating Spirituality into our Daily Lives with Diogo AfonsoDiogo Afonso chose the road less traveled. Driven by a desire to get to our society's roots, he tried pursuing a degree in History, only to find out that university wasn't for him. Currently, he is dedicating his professional life to Tarot and spirituality. In the first part of this episode, we explore his story and some of the tools that help both of us live more connected lives. In the second part of this episode, we dive into the world of Tarot and discuss whether it can be used as a spiritual practice. Find more a...2020-08-2901 min
Waking YouthEp7 - Learning by Doing with Oskar WoehrAfter graduating with a degree in Psychology from IE University, Oskar decided to follow a less conventional path and pursue a career as a life purpose and productivity coach. In this episode, we explore what coaching is really about, as well as the impact ´learning by doing´ can have on creative confidence. Listen in on our conversation, and I hope you will take away some practical tools that will help you take ownership of your professional and personal future.Find more about Oskar here https://www.linkedin.com/in/oskarwoehr/ or here https://www.instagram.com/os...2020-08-1201 min
Waking YouthEp6 - Dealing with Eating Disorders with Elena BrogliaIn this episode, we explore Elena+s personal experience with eating disorders as well as some tools and practices that have helped her healing them. Find more about Elena here https://www.instagram.com/elena_broglia/ and Generation Terra here https://www.instagram.com/generation.terra/. Credits: Creator & Host: Carlota Guedes. Music Audio Producer & Editor: Carlos Sierra.Subscribe to our newsletter and contribute to the Waking Youth Project here. Follow us on social media here.Disclaimer: This podcast represents the experiences and opinions of Carlota Guedes and her guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content he...2020-07-2901 min
Waking YouthEp5 - Inspiring Motion Towards a More Accessible World with SmergosNick and Nicole are the co-founders of Smergos - a company dedicated to inspiring motion towards a more inclusive, accessible, and courageous world, ultimately breaking down the barriers between those with and without disabilities. In this episode, we explore how to turn challenges into opportunities, how to approach disability, and how to be better, more empathetic human beings.For more on Smergos click here https://smergos.com/ or here https://www.instagram.com/smergos1/ For more on the Emzingo Virtual Impact Summer Program click here https://u.emzingo.com/.Credits:...2020-07-0701 min
Waking YouthEp4 - Overcoming Fear & Self-Sabotage with Oliver DevillardHave you ever felt inspired to begin a new project, learn a new skill, or just start an uncomfortable conversation, only to find yourself not actually following through your initial intention? Do you also struggle with procrastination, self-sabotage, fear of the unknown, and sometimes even fear of yourself? Of not being good enough? Well, you are not alone. Credits: Creator & Host: Carlota Guedes. Music Audio Producer & Editor: Carlos Sierra.Subscribe to our newsletter and contribute to the Waking Youth Project here. Follow us on social media here. Get full access to Waking Youth at www.wakingyouth.org/subscribe2020-05-1701 min
Waking YouthEp3 - Exploring Sexuality & Authenticity Abroad with João GóisIn this episode, we listen to the coming-of-age story of João growing up as a soon-to-be self-defined homosexual in his hometown, Porto. And how leaving home to study abroad helped him explore his identity and sexuality more freely. Follow João here https://www.instagram.com/joaomgois/Credits: Creator & Host: Carlota Guedes. Music Audio Producer & Editor: Carlos Sierra.Subscribe to our newsletter and contribute to the Waking Youth Project here. Follow us on social media here.Get to know Brené Brown and her work here https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame and here https://www.goodreads.com/b...2020-04-2201 min
Waking YouthEp2 - Former Monk Turned Entrepreneur with Gaurang HrishiIn this episode, Gaurang Hrishi shares his story of leaving behind his life of devotion as a praised monk to become an entrepreneur. Follow Gaurang here.Credits: Creator & Host: Carlota Guedes. Music Audio Producer & Editor: Carlos Sierra.Subscribe to our newsletter and contribute to the Waking Youth Project here. Follow us on social media here. Get full access to Waking Youth at www.wakingyouth.org/subscribe2020-04-0501 min
Waking YouthEp1 - Mapping Sexual Harassment on the Streets of Brazil with Catharina DoriaIn this episode, Catharina shares her journey of going viral overnight after developing an app that maps sexual harassment in Brazil with only 16 years old. Following, we explore what it means to be a young woman these days, more particularly, an unapologetic, bisexual one. Credits: Creator & Host: Carlota Guedes. Music Audio Producer & Editor: Carlos Sierra.Subscribe to our newsletter and contribute to the Waking Youth Project here. Follow us on social media here. Get full access to Waking Youth at www.wakingyouth.org/subscribe2020-03-0701 min