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The Intuitively Aligned Podcast with Sydney BlumEP 17: Dreaming the Future into Being with Negin SairafiIn a world where technology, nature, and intuition intersect, how can you harness these forces to co-create a more sustainable future? Prepare to embark on an eye-opening exploration with visionary on The Intuitively Aligned Podcast. In this captivating episode, we dive deep into Negin's unique perspective on reimagining human existence in an ever-evolving landscape.Negin’s insights gently invite you to reckon with the relationship between the natural world, AI and technological evolution, and our essential selves. Drawing from her own experiences, Negin shares her vision of becoming a radical collaborator, bridging the gap between these worlds to...2023-09-0545 min
Growing Wise#20: Women, Life, and Iran's Path to FreedomThis episode is dedicated to the women and people in Iran who are fighting for their rights and for their freedom.Subscribe to become a part of the Growing Wise community. You will have opportunities to participate in experiences, workshops and live podcast recordings facilitated by Negin. 2022-10-1314 min
We Do HopeWe Do Hope with Chidiogo Akunyili-ParrChidiogo Akunyili-Parr: AbuntuSeason 1, Episode 5Our hosts Jessie and Tilly chat with Nigerian Canadian author Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr – founder of She ROARs, a community of empowered women across the world unleashing their ROAR. She is a writer, speaker, storyteller, and movement builder who is impacting the global narrative based on her belief and championship of the power of people to change the world. Her philosophy is founded on the humanist African concept of Ubuntu — ‘I Am Because We Are’ — upholding and celebrating our shared humanity.Her recently released book: I Am Be...2022-06-0549 min
Growing WiseBONUS Episode: 2021 Reflections and Future VisionsThis episode was co-created with community. My hope, and our hope, is that by listening to these learnings and visions for our collective future, you will feel less alone, meaningfully connected and more courageous as we cross the threshold and enter a new cycle of life. Thank you to the brave and wise individuals who shared their time, presence and profound insights during numerous 1:1 conversations and a community circle held on December 29, 2021. Muriel Alexander Darius Bashar Vanessa Demello Prassan Patel Jordan LindoAasttha KhajuriaSaira HussainCaroline Macfarlane2022-01-0122 min
Growing Wise#18: Negin Sairafi with Adil Dhalla on Love, Community and the Path to FreedomIn this episode, I am sharing a conversation with my dear friend, co-creator and teacher, Adil Dhalla (he/him). Adil is the Director of Community for Reset, a social enterprise that has been making pop-up playgrounds since 2015. He has previously held senior leadership positions at two of the largest social enterprises in Canada and is the Chair of the StopGap Foundation’s board. Adil’s mission is to study and teach love, so naturally, in this conversation, we talk about what it means to love ourselves and to love others. Adil shares insights on the role o...2021-05-2736 min
Growing Wise#17: Negin Sairafi - The Healing Power of GriefIn this episode I share a reading of an essay I wrote in early 2020, which feels more relevant today than it did at the time that I wrote it. Whether you are experiencing your own grief, or grieving as a response to the horrific injustice in the world, I hope this reading can support you in your process. "I didn’t understand what grief was until I understood that grief is not sadness. It’s not the melancholy that fills the air on a gloomy winter day. It’s not the experience of missing a friend...2021-05-2013 min
Growing Wise#16: Negin Sairafi with Nadine Araksi Silverthorne on Family, Break-ups and the Journey Back to SelfIn this episode I am in conversation with my dear friend Nadine Araksi Silverthorne (she/her). Nadine is a writer and master storytelling coach, who has spent the past two decades of her career creating click-worthy content for some of Canada’s biggest brands.After navigating her youngest child’s rare disease and subsequent hospitalization in 2013, followed by the breakup of her marriage in 2017, Nadine found solace in the communities and friendships she had cultivated over the years. Her current focus is on mental and physical well-being and self care.In this conversation, Nadine and I ta...2021-05-1336 min
Growing Wise#15: Journey With Negin - Awaken Your ImaginationAudio journeys are designed to activate your spirit. To connect you deeply to yourself, to others and to everything that exists within the universe. You can experience this journey while sitting in a meditative position, laying down or, if available to you, while walking or moving your body. Subscribe to become a part of the Growing Wise community. You will have opportunities to participate in experiences, workshops and live podcast recordings facilitated by Negin. 2021-05-0506 min
Growing Wise#14: Negin Sairafi with Laura Sniderman on Loneliness, Connection and the Art of VulnerabilityIn this episode, I am sharing a conversation with Laura Sniderman about how we can create more meaningful connections in our lives. Laura shares personal experiences, academic insights and her learnings from years of community building. Together we unpack what it really means to be vulnerable with friends, family and strangers. And how we can create a sense of belonging by leaning into and out of community. "As humans, we all have an array of feelings and emotions, and as a global society, we need to learn how to embrace those feelings and those thoughts, c...2021-04-2935 min
Growing Wise#13: Negin Sairafi - What is the Meaning of Your Life?In this episode, I am reading an essay about the meaning of life, and how we can examine our current reality, to imagine and create others. "We question our existence because as far as we know, our lives on the physical plane are temporary. We question whether we truly matter because we don’t know how to reconcile suffering, aloneness, non-attachment and death. As long as we value permanence, longevity and legacy, as long as we reject the temporary nature of all things, including our own lives, our own impact, we will have a difficult time believing th...2021-04-2214 min
Growing Wise#12: Negin Sairafi with Or Har-Gil on Connecting to the Truth of Who You Really AreIn this episode Or Har-Gil open-heartedly shares the journey of embracing her identity and becoming more fully herself—which was catalyzed by her falling in love with a woman, while being married to her husband of 10 years. Together we explore the importance of expressing our truths, how suppressed emotions can manifest in the body, and the practice of creating space for different and fuller versions of ourselves, and our loved ones, to emerge. Or Har-Gil is an Art Therapist, workshop facilitator, and rising Kohenet (Hebrew Priestess in training) who helps people connect to their intuition, crea...2021-04-1537 min
Growing Wise#11: Negin Sairafi - Learning How to Trust OurselvesWhat Does it Really Mean to Trust Ourselves and Each Other?I've asked myself this question many times. In this episode I share my insights and perspectives on how we can approach redefining trust, and deepening the trust we have in ourselves and each other, knowing that life will not unfold as we want or imagine. What if trust meant that, sometimes whatever we’re standing on, won’t feel solid, and that is part of the process of cultivating trust? I share with you a new definition for trust, how to r...2021-04-0809 min
Growing Wise#10: Negin Sairafi with Shilbee Kim on Passion, Justice and Belonging to YourselfShilbee Kim (she/her) is a Korean-born social enterprise and passion coach for Innoweave and the Women of Ontario Social Enterprise Network, as well as the Workstream Manager at Brookfield Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. In our conversation, Shilbee Kim shares her perspective on how we can use passion as a powerful tool for justice and systems change, and urges us with a call to action to look within, and do our part, individually and collectively, to prevent anti-Asian hate, violence and racism. Please note, due to the nature of our conversation, the subject matter in...2021-04-0136 min
Growing Wise#9: Negin Sairafi - Sometimes Anger is a Necessary EmotionIn this episode I reflect on our individual and collective experience of anger. An emotion that is often feared, avoided and suppressed--but one that has the power to create meaningful change. I share my own experiences of anger and strategies I use to allow this emotion to move through me. As well as examine how anger is viewed and shaped by culture, society, our upbringing and our identities. "Expecting someone who is rightfully angry to not raise their voice feels like expecting someone who is heartbroken or grieving to hold back their tears. We wouldn’t...2021-03-2511 min
Growing Wise#8: Negin Sairafi with Priyanka Saju on Your Body is Your First and Always HomeIn this episode, Priyanka Saju and I talk about what we really mean when we say the words ‘I feel fat’, the distinction between body positivity and body neutrality, and how your environment, upbringing, culture can shape your relationship with your body.Priyanka (she/her) is a Toronto-based writer, speaker, and follower of creative impulses. She embraces writing as a medium to give voice to her unresolved feelings as she navigates the middle places of cross-cultural upbringing, the pursuit of success, and the nature of womxnhood, self-acceptance, and resilience. Priyanka does this while approaching these topics with the...2021-03-1838 min
Growing Wise#7: Negin Sairafi - Things We Don't Talk AboutThis solo episode is a reading of my personal essay, Thing We Don't Talk About, a love letter dedicated to the secrets within all of us. "We pay a price for carrying what is meant to be released. The price is our peace of mind, our well-being, and our capacity to experience and share profound love.The irony of human existence is that our deepest desire is to feel loved, connected and liberated — yet our greatest fear lies in being seen for who we truly are. It is the great paradox of our kind. One tha...2021-03-1212 min
Growing Wise#6: Negin with Peter Katz on Creativity, Resilience and Leaning into LoveIn this episode I am sharing an intimate conversation with my good friend Peter Katz.Peter Katz (he/him) is a JUNO award and Canadian Screen Award-nominated singer-songwriter and speaker. His work has been featured on several movies and television shows including Lethal Weapon, Reign and Heartland, as well as the 2016 Rio Olympics. Peter is a 4-time TEDx speaker and one of the country’s most in-demand speakers, inspiring audiences with his signature ‘Keynote Concerts’ when he is asked to speak by Fortune 500 companies, large organizations and government agencies. Peter’s music has been strea...2021-03-0440 min
Growing Wise#5: Negin Sairafi - Creative Energy is Your Power SourceA solo episode reflecting on creative energy, radical self-expression and the power of taking steps toward bringing your ideas and visions to life. Reach out to me with thoughts, feelings and questions. Subscribe to become a part of the Growing Wise community. You will have opportunities to participate in experiences, workshops and live podcast recordings facilitated by Negin. 2021-02-2610 min
Growing Wise#4: Negin with Yazmin Harris on Identity, Sexuality and How to Navigate the In-BetweenIn this episode, I’m speaking with Yazmin Harris (they/them). Yaz is a queer, non-binary, POC human, movement encourager and sex worker from Toronto Canada, who prioritizes pleasure. They teach sensual, playful based movement practices as a way to develop self-intimacy and take space in the world of sensual domination. Our conversation is a deep dive into the complexities of culture, identity, sexuality, family relationships and what it means to navigate the in-between and embrace duality. The content in this episode is intended for adults only. Please ensure there is no one under the age...2021-02-1936 min
Growing Wise#3: Negin Sairafi - Let Life Break You OpenA solo episode dedicated to the struggles we are individually and collectively experiencing. When we are in the eye of the storm, it is difficult to see pain as a teacher, to know that we are in the process of healing and transformation. In this episode, I share my perspective on pain, love and what we can anchor in when we have been thrust into the discomfort and uncertainty of the unknown. This teaching is for anyone who is experiencing something challenging and/or feeling into the complexity and suffering that is...2021-02-1210 min
Growing Wise#2: Negin with Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr on the Healing Power of Loss and GriefIn this episode I share a conversation with Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr. Chidiogo (she/her) is a writer, speaker, storyteller, movement builder and Founder of She ROARs, a community of empowered women across the world unleashing their ROAR. She is a World Economic Forum Global Leadership Fellow and has been named ‘100 most inspiring women in Nigeria’ by The Guardian.In this conversation, Chidi and I discuss her upcoming book and learn about her relationship with her mother, her spirituality and how she has learned to navigate grief and heal from loss. Please note: t...2021-02-0537 minGrowing Wise#1: Introducing My New PodcastSo it begins! A new adventure and experiment. In this episode, I share with you my vision, my hopes and fear and a little more about the journey we are collectively embarking on. Subscribe to become a part of the Growing Wise community. You will have opportunities to participate in experiences, workshops and live podcast recordings facilitated by Negin. 2021-01-2111 min
Welcome To The MusicRomana | singer, artistCanadian-born, South Asian Toronto artist, Romana, expands global conversation through sound. This past summer Romana released a stunning self-directed video for her single, Melanin. The song tells the story of a person of colour as they shed Eurocentric ideals of beauty, accepting the richness of who they really are. Romana is an artist at heart who is currently using her musical talents to both grow as a person and share her journey and discovery of self with others.Photo Credit: Negin Sairafi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-2648 min
Spacing RadioEpisode 008: Booming! - January 2017In this episode, we talk about the changing face of the city, about what we preserve, and what gets left behind. We talk to Kaitlin Wainwright, director of programming for Heritage Toronto. We talk to Toronto For Everyone's Hima Batavia and Negin Sairafi, co-producers of the Honest Ed's farewell celebration. And we speak to the Storefront Theatre's Benjamin Blais, and Claire Burns, about the value of community arts hubs, and the challenges threatening their existence.2017-01-2944 min