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The Commudemy PodcastBeyond the Label: Lana Jelenjev on Neurodiversity & Strengths-Based EducationIn this episode, I sit down with Lana Jelenjev, co-founder of the Neurodiversity Education Academy and an advocate for inclusive, strengths-based learning environments. Lana shares her journey in neurodiversity advocacy, building spaces of belonging, and rethinking education to celebrate individual strengths.In this episode, we discuss:đ§ Shifting from "what's wrong" to "what's strong" in neurodiversity.đ Creating truly inclusive learning and workplace environments.đ Strengths-based education and motivation.đ How passion-driven learning can unlock potential.Lanaâs approach to inclusion is about empowerment, understanding, and celebrating ne...2025-03-1931 min
Love ShortageCan our ancestors support us in our lives?Before meeting â Lana Kristine Jelenjevâ , I hadnât given much thought to my ancestors. They were simply people of the pastâno connection, no gratitude, no second thoughts. But Lana changed that for me, and after listening to this conversation, she might just do the same for you.
This episode dives deep into the richness of human connection and the importance of living a life thatâs true to yourself. Lana shares her incredible wisdom, drawn from her extensive experience working with others, in a way that feels natural, heartfelt, and inspiring.
Iâm confident this convers...2025-01-2246 min
The Human GreenhouseThe alchemy of healingHealing is an ongoing process that needs us to move beyond treating isolated symptoms and embrace a more interconnected, systems-thinking approach to wellness. Healing involves not just the physical body, but our relationship with ourselves, our communities, and nature.Lana Jelenjev is a community alchemist, volunteer coach, mentor, and learning specialist. She has been working with the Neurodiversity Foundation for the past seven years, and is a HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experience) trainer.In this episode, you willLearn about the platinum rule, which focuses on understanding and meeting others' needs...2024-12-241h 02
Sidewalk TalkListening and Cultural Repair with Lana JelenevListening and Cultural Repair
Lana Jelenjev is a community alchemist and cultural repair expert who is aware of the importance of creating courageous spaces for deep human connection. Lana shares her journey from the Philippines to the Netherlands and how her cultural background shapes her work. They discuss neurodiversity, cultural wounds, and the concepts of salutogenesis and post-traumatic growth. Lana highlights the need for recognizing and celebrating our strengths, as well as the importance of understanding our historical and familial contexts.
Episode Timeline
00:00 Introduction to Sidewalk Talk
01:07 Meet Lana Gelinjev
01:50 The...2024-12-1155 min
InnovCrĂ©aHealing-Informed Design with Lana Kristine JelenjevS3 E5 SEASON FINALE!Meet brilliant, prolific & inspiring social designer extraordinaire, Lana Kristine Jelenjev! I couldn't think of a better time to publish this interview and talk about healing-informed design cos don't we need it! Have a listen and fill your heart with light, hope & joy. For more information on the show or to reach out to me, visit Innov&CreaThank you for listening! đ§Links from this episode:Lana's websiteLana's profile on LinkedInLana's articles on MediumHonouring all our partsChuck Swartz "Internal Family System""Parts Work" by Virginia Satir Adrie...2024-11-1442 min
The Happy EntrepreneurStories of changeThe master storyteller. One of the most valuable things weâve learned from him is about stories of change and how stories can motivate our own action and mobilise others.Story of Self, Story of Us, Story of Now.This approach to stories is a way to activate change in the world that is aligned to who we (entrepreneurial changemakers) are and what we need.In the world of business we can spend too much time and energy talking about what we do and how we do it, and donât give enough thou...2024-03-1954 min
Design FeelingDecolonising ourselves: The journey to healing-centered ecosystems with Lana JelenjevIn this deep conversation with consultant, facilitator, and mentor, Lana Jelenjev, and host Nirish Shakya, they delve into topics of self-discovery, healing-centred ecosystems, and building deep connections. They discuss the importance of pausing, self-reflection, decolonising oneself, and the role of body consciousness in healing. Lana shares her personal story, weaving through the stages of her life, from battling breast cancer to embarking on a self-discovery journey. This episode is packed with deep introspective discussions, powerful anecdotes, and significant insights about personal healing and how it radiates to form healing-centred ecosystems.In this episode:From breast-cancer to...2024-03-081h 15
Home Space and ReasonEp. 81 | Having Arguments about ClutterIf you have found yourself frustrated about your home and it has manifested in arguments or disagreements with your partner, this episode is for you. Letâs talk about Clutter vs. Glimmers and incorporate an exercise and thought experiment.
If you didnât start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
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~ On I...2024-01-3135 minThe Happy EntrepreneurRe-rooting for nourishing changeâWe are all part of this massive wood wide web. We are all connected, we are all entwined.âLife is full of changes, some are unexpected and traumatic and others can be intentional and nourishing. Coach and Vision 20/20 mentor Lana Jelenjev would like you to help you navigate change by thinking of your life as a tree â whether ripped from the soil or mindfully re-rooted.Re-rooting means digging carefully around your existing roots, gently shaking away old unwanted soil and looking for fertile ground for future growth. Through sharing her own story, Lana invites you to con...2023-12-2619 min
MicrosolidarityUnderstanding Change + a Micro-Insurance Scheme Proposal?Tune in here for a summary of this month's Microsolidarity Network Call!
This month Community Alchemist Lana Jelenjev ran a skill share session on the Satir Change Model, while a 'network support' breakout room allowed space to chew on a proposal for collectivising the financial risks of running community events. Could we have a new network "micro-insurance" scheme in the works?
LINKS to further info:
Download the full Satir Model guide here.
(Put MICROSOLIDARITY in the coupon code to get it for free)
Learn more about Understanding Organisational Change from Lana! Check out her upcoming courses through The Hum.
...2023-05-0412 min
The Artful LeaderKapwa: Cultivating Shared Humanity the Filipino Way with Lana JelenjevHow can we create spaces where people feel both safer and brave? In this episode, community alchemist Lana Jelenjev joins Rachelle to share how she puts healing at the core by cultivating "kapwa", a Tagalog word for shared humanity or shared inner selves. Grounding in her Filipino heritage, she combats the lack of collective healing in the Western world by "listening with a third ear" to herself and others. She encourages us to choose stewardship over saviorship, and to build a self-care pactice with regular honest check ins, self-compassion, and "self-fullness"--that sweet spot between selfishness and selflessness. Listen to...2023-02-1043 min
The A to Z of HappinessBelongingWhere or when did you last feel like you belonged⊠or did not belong? What are the differences between belonging and fitting in, and how can you create a greater sense of belonging for yourself?
Join Anya Pearse and Mark Steadman as they unpack the science of happiness, one letter at a time.
Resources
Fit Right In, by Kimiko Glenn, Vanessa Hudgens, James Marsden & My Little Pony
The Gifts of Imperfection, by Brene Brown
Lana Jelenjev, Community Alchemist
The Happy Startup School Summercamp
Big I, Little i CBT exercise (pdf)
If you want to go...2023-01-2338 min
The RnDAO PodcastRnDAO Talks Ep 18 | Lana Jelenjev: Rethinking Engagement As A SliderâLana is a Filipina, now based in the Netherlands, who designs spaces for âKAPWAâ (shared inner selves) to flourish. She guides founders, community leaders and changemakers in re-imagining, designing and facilitating spaces for belonging, liberation and healing.Lana is the author of the book: Community Builder Designing Communities for Change and she is also the chairperson of the Neurodiversity Foundation, and co-founders of Community Rituals and Neurodiversity Education Academy.Engagement is a big buzzword, and it's one of the main metrics that we, as community builders, weavers, founders, measure our communities. Asking our members to be highly...2022-12-0256 min
Stories About FearEpisode 47: Spin Ideas and Connect the Dots with Veronica GuguianAn inspiring talk on life, business, lifestyle and marketing, with my amazing guest, Veronica Guguian @veronicaguguian ! đđ»âš  A real pleasure having such a talented, grounded Romanian with me today, making me so proud to do what I do. đ·đŽ  â
Veronica helps you and your business develop a clear, full and complete business strategy and structure for your business, based on:  ⩠Your values  ⩠Why you do the things you do  ⩠Who you want to work with  ⩠What you want to achieve, realistically.  Set up a call with Veronica today, at the link in the comments. đ©  Meet my wonderful guest:  Veronica is a strategic marketeer with over 17 yea...2022-11-0955 min
What's Design Anyway?Episode 6: Lana Jelenjev on Designing Brave SpacesEpisode 6: Lana Jelenjev on Designing Brave Spaces
What has design got to do with engagement, participation and community? In this episode
Iâm excited to bring you Lana Jelenjev who is an incredible community alchemist, learning design strategist, and author of a breath-taking book on how to design communities for change, amongst other things. In this incredibly rich and juicy conversation we explore how and why we need to design safer brave spaces in our organisations.
Lana delves into the question of what engagement and community means today in a content driven world. Wh...2022-11-041h 07
Turning Points in LeadershipThe Community Alchemist: An interview with Lana JelenjevDr. Kris Albert is changing the image of a leader having to be someone at the top of the corporate ladder, or holding a title of privilege to be able to make a difference. Instead, Kris's guests are leading change in bold and inspiring ways, and she want YOU, her audience, to be inspired by her guest, and to consider how YOU can become a catalyst for change in your spheres of influence. In this episode, Kris interviews Lana Jelenjev, Community Alchemist and designer. Lana dedicates her work to promoting systemic and regenerative change. Lana âguides founders, chan...2022-08-0848 min
Ecosystems For ChangeE. 2.6 - Sitting in the Fire: Giving Birth to New Systems with Lana Kristine JelenjevTodayâs conversation takes place in a small town north of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. I sat down with Lana Jelenjev, community alchemist, hospice worker for dying systems and midwife for new emerging systems. Lana introduces the two-loop model that explains her work and shares how she sets and upholds boundaries when helping others cross over from old to new. Lana is an avid fire starter, systems thinker and lifelong learner. She is an advocate of âself-full centric livingâ - a set of practices that you can use to help you...2022-04-1936 min
Better Bolder BraverThe Power of Community with Lana JelenjevA number of the coaches in the Better Bolder Braver community are inspired by it enough that they are now building coaching communities of their own.
We were ourselves inspired by The Happy Startup School community and have learned so much about building communities from our hosts, Carlos Saba, Laurence McCahill and Lana Jelenjev. And today we have the pleasure of Lanaâs magical company to discuss with us the power of community - of holding space, creating and nurturing connection, and supporting change and growth in great company.
Lana describes herself as a âCommunity Alch...2022-04-1259 min
I'm Back!Reinventing yourself, with Lana JelenjevSerena talks with Lana Jelenjev on the importance of community and rituals when returning to work after surviving breast cancer.LinksLana's websiteCommunity Alchemy - Lana's Newletter2022-03-2121 min
Habi HourEpisode 16: We Are Wired DifferentlyIn Habi, weâve been talking about the MISMO framework a lot as the main tool we use in designing learning experiences. It is grounded in the principles of Universal Design for Learning and strengths-based approaches, but where does neurodiversity come in? In todayâs Habi Hour episode, we sit down with Lana Jelenjev, chairperson of the Neurodiversity Foundation, to talk about how we else we might approach âstarting contextsâ and designing âoption and alternativesâ for our learners through the lens of neurodiversity.
Resources on neurodiversity: https://www.neurodiversityeducationacademy.org/articles-resources
Sign ups for our free Habi Li...2021-05-2817 min
The Lightfoot Podcast#19 Lana Jelenjev on Pakikiramdam & Being The PebbleLana and I take a joyful journey through the ins and outs of her experience weaving community. She shares at least four words from other cultures that left me pondering the poverty of the English language. We touch on whether it's possible to blend corporate culture and community cultivation without corrupting ones principles and also unpack the idea of normalising the notion of different neurotypes. I always feel warm, fuzzy and inspired after spending time with Lana, I hope you do too. https://www.facebook.com/groups/we.are.community.builders/https://www.ghostcompany.fi/p...2021-05-101h 25
Delightful DissentItâs my responsibility to make things happen - Lana JelenjevThe New Year is a time for planning. Itâs a time to reflect and to decide what to do next. Doing good is all about going out there and doing something. But what if thatâs not the whole picture?
In this episode of Delightful Dissent Iâll be talking to Lana Jelenjev to see if âitâs my responsibility to make things happen.â Weâll be exploring the role of context and community in how we change and are changed. Weâll look at power, privilege, and what it means to do regenerative work. Weâll see how to appr...2021-01-071h 00
Business of CollaborationPODCAST Lana Jelenjev on How to Build a CommunityToday, Jara Pascual, founder and CEO of Knowco and Collabwith, had the pleasure to talk to Lana Kristine Jelenjev author the book âCommunity Builderâ, Co-founder BASE Conference among other founder positions. She is talking with Lana about how to build community online and offline, when you do know the community is a community, and evenâŠÂ Read More »PODCAST Lana Jelenjev on How to Build a Community
The post PODCAST Lana Jelenjev on How to Build a Community appeared first on Collabwith.2020-09-1436 min
The Mind Takeaway PodcastEpisode 39 - Humanizing Businesses Beyond Profit with Lana JelenjevIf you are a startup founder, community leader or interested in professional growth then this episode may be of interest to you.
We speak to Lana Jelenjev, a community alchemist and learning design specialist with a solid background in training and education. She is the author of Community Builder: Designing Communities for Change and The 90 Day Action Planner, a Kickstarter backed planner for creative entrepreneurs. Lana provides support in various areas related to the ideation, curriculum design, community building and personal development.
Lana is also the Director for Learning Design and Community for Dream See...2020-09-0640 min
ZebracastLana Jelenjev on 'Self care, amidst chaos'This month weâre looking at self care - what it means to put yourself in the picture at times like these, and find ways to not only avoid burnout, but even to find joy and strength amidst chaos. In this episode, Lana Jelenjev shares some very personal experiences to take us through her self care journey, including what it means to her, and why it suddenly became so important.2020-04-2200 min
The Happy Startup SchoolRecalibrating while in chaos with Lana JelenjevThis is the third in the series of weekly episodes of our live podcast with myself and Laurence reflecting on the past week and what's going on in theres uncertain times. The core message of this episode is around how we navigate our internal world to better navigate the external one. This week we're joined by Lana Jelenjev, a learning experience designer and community alchemist. We discuss the idea of recalibrating in this time of chaos and Lana shares her thoughts and ideas on chaos and the opportunities it offers. She talks to two aspects of chaos. The chaos we...2020-04-061h 08
The Happy EntrepreneurRecalibrating while in chaos with Lana JelenjevThis is the third in the series of weekly episodes of our live podcast with myself and Laurence reflecting on the past week and what's going on in theres uncertain times.The core message of this episode is around how we navigate our internal world to better navigate the external one.This week we're joined by Lana Jelenjev, a learning experience designer and community alchemist. We discuss the idea of recalibrating in this time of chaos and Lana shares her thoughts and ideas on chaos and the opportunities it offers. She talks to two aspects...2020-04-031h 08
Unlimited Women Podcast# 7 Lana Jelenjev, community alchemist and advocate of Self-FullnessOn today's podcast meet Lana Jelenjev. Lana is living with her family in the Netherlands and working online and offline as a content and community builder with a solid background in training and education of children and adults. She provides training and support on various areas related to curriculum design, project planning and personal development, and has a real knack in looking at the big picture and making it visible into actionable steps. Lana is co-author of the book The 90 Day Action Planner, a workbook and planner for creatives to bring out their ideas to tangible goals and aligned actions...2019-10-2944 minBusiness of CollaborationPODCAST TALK: BASE Conference Lana Jelenjev and Veronica Guguian âWe wanted to bring something else to a conference, we create a communityâToday for our Business of Collaboration podcast, we are in the TSH Collab co-working space, in Amsterdam. Together with the two founders of the BASE conference Lana Kristine Jelenjev, she is a community Alchemist and Veronica Gauguian, she is a marketing strategist. We will talk about why they started together with the organization of theâŠÂ Read More »PODCAST TALK: BASE Conference Lana Jelenjev and Veronica Guguian âWe wanted to bring something else to a conference, we create a communityâ
The post PODCAST TALK: BASE Conference Lana Jelenjev and Veronica Guguian âWe wanted to bring something else to a conferen...2019-05-1900 min
Community Alchemist in ActionEpisode 17: âHow Might I?â Provocations for the New YearAs the year ends, may we also reflect on our circle of connections and challenge ourselves with these 3 how-might-I questions.2018-12-3103 min
The Tyler Wagner ShowLana Jelenjev: Learning Experience DesignerLana Jelenjev is a Learning Experience Designer, author and Community Alchemist. She is the co-author of Make Great Things Happen: The 90 Day Action Planner and is the Community Strategist for Dream See Do, She Dares, Co.LAB and The Business Blast Club. You can learn more about Lana here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanajelenjev/
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Wrecked by Art with Cindy Ingram12: Mapping the Chaos with Lana JelenjevAs most Art Teachers may know, it can be easy to fall into catering to what students and administrators want and need, but in turn, we lose sight of what we need ourselves. Lana Jelenjev is with us here today to share the importance of âchecking inâ. Join us and learn the questions to ask yourself in order to figure out your own needs and the imperativeness of doing so. Â Show Highlights: Lanaâs method of making thinking visible In the entrepreneurial world, how to know when to pivot or pull the plug The powerfu...2018-07-3041 minCommunity Alchemist in ActionEpisode 16: Tools of the Trade: PAKIKIRAMDAMHow do you connect deeply with your customers? How do you know what they are sending? This Filipino value, PAKIKIRAMDAM, is a tool to use for empathy.2018-03-1402 minCommunity Alchemist in ActionEpisode 15: Crafting and Sharing Our StoriesHow can we connect deeply with others? try this tool in crafting and sharing your story - creating your life map!2018-02-2303 minCommunity Alchemist in ActionEpisode 14: Who or what are your anchors?In our daily lives itâs so easy to get disconnected, distracted and demotivated. Having anchors as our means of support, inspiration and focus can greatly help us in bringing impactful ideas happen. How are you leveraging on anchors in your daily lives?2018-02-1703 minCommunity Alchemist in ActionEpisode 13: How Do You Go Forward With an Idea?My 3 take-aways from the Get Started Program of the Erasmus Center of Entrepreneurship. 3 insights in 3 minutes.2017-10-1003 minCommunity Alchemist in ActionEpisode 12: Ask this instead of "does it spark joy?"Have you ever heard Marie Kondo's famous question "does it spark joy?". Becoming Minimalist creator, Joshua Becker offers a deeper question to explore.2017-09-2002 minCommunity Alchemist in ActionEpisode 11: Is This Thought Useful?What if we can use an easy practice to bring us more awareness in life? Use this question to explore your thoughts, your judgments and your negative thinking.2017-09-1403 minCommunity Alchemist in ActionEpisode 10: What if Tomorrow Never ComesMy musings for today. A powerful question to get you reconnected to what matters most. So what will be your answer to this question?2017-09-1103 minCommunity Alchemist in ActionEpisode 9: Knowing One's SeasonsHow has your summer been? Sharing with you a musing I wrote a year ago on what summers are for me.2017-08-2802 minCommunity Alchemist in ActionEpisode 8: Supporting The Witte Olifant InitiativeSharing a product that supports a wonderful community. looking for unique notebooks? check out www.dewitteolifant.nl They produce unique notebooks with covers created by artists with disabilities.2017-08-2403 minCommunity Alchemist in ActionEpisode 7: How are you bringing "you" in your movement?How are you bringing your experiences, wisdom and your "self" in the movement that you are stirring? Listen as I share about my client's realignment with her why and the community she is targeting.2017-08-1504 minCommunity Alchemist in ActionEpisode 6: What are the pebbles in your shoe?With such big goals that we have, how can we conquer our mountain? Here are two check in questions to use.2017-08-1104 minCommunity Alchemist in ActionEpisode 5: Using IMPLEMENTATION INTENTIONS in goal settingAre you using IMPLEMENTATION Intentions to achieve your goals?2017-08-1004 minCommunity Alchemist in ActionEpisode 4: Be the VastnessA poem on how we are powerfully present.2017-08-0703 minCommunity Alchemist in ActionEpisode 3: Connecting with your boldest selfAre you bringing your boldest self to your biggest challenges? Listen to today's episode as I share some insights on the book PRESENCE by Harvard Social Psychologist, Amy Cuddy.2017-08-0604 minCommunity Alchemist in ActionEpisode 2: Connecting in emotional safetyDid you know our bodies are deeply wired to safety and how our level of safety allows us to collaborate, connect, and even innovate? How are you cultivating emotional safety in your interactions?2017-08-0503 minCommunity Alchemist in ActionEpisode 1: Connecting with your strengthsReconnect with yourself using the Clifton StrengthsFinder2017-08-0303 min