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Be & Think in the House of TrustHow to Enter a Forest of Imagination with Dr Penny HayIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, join Servane as she engages with Dr. Penny Hay, an inspiring educator, artist, and researcher dedicated to igniting creativity and imagination in multiple, transdisciplinary learning environments.Explore the transformative power of imagination and its role in igniting social and environmental change:The Forest of Imagination:Penny shares her vision of a world where everyone is recognised as an artist, where imaginative freedom and creativity are at the core of education and not just that!.Learning Beyond Walls:Discover...
2026-02-2628 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustReweaving Wealth: The Salmon's Journey to Healing and Community, with Donna MortonIn this episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, Servane listens to Donna Morton, Finance Futurist, Movements Weaver, Serial Social Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Bio Regional Fund "Salmon Returns". Journey with us and discover:The Salmon’s Journey as Metaphor:Donna shares her 40-year journey, drawing inspiration from the salmon’s return to ancestral streams. She explores how this natural cycle mirrors the need to return finance to its roots—serving life, community, and regeneration.Money as Medicine:Donna explains how we can use finance as a tool f...
2025-07-1126 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustForm Frustration to Foresight: the Art of Anticipation, with Marcela SabinoDive into our latest House of Trust episode where I am listening to Marcela Sabino, a visionary business strategist & futurist, about the art of anticipation, life-long learning and curiosity. We discuss how exponential technologies reshape your world, the importance of foresight practices in business and what exhaustion and frustration mean in this context.Learn to track signals of change and act today for a better tomorrow!Highlights in this episodeUnderstand the role of curiosity in driving innovation and developmentHow Tech empowers and overwhelms entrepreneurs and can lead to mental exhaustionThe ethical...
2025-04-2523 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustNesting in Action: Cultivate Radical Community Resilience with Esther ForemanIn this episode of "Be & Think in the House of Trust," Servane listens to Esther Foreman, founder and CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of the Social Change Agency and Social Change Nest. Esther is a leader with a purposefully anarchic style focused on getting out of the way and releasing resources to those better positioned to create changeEsther explains how the team support grassroots movements and community organisations through a trauma-informed, non-extractive approach, while transforming the funding landscape."Rest is radical... proper rest is resistance"Highlights in this episode:How the Social...
2025-04-0424 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustEmbracing Slowness: How Mindful Movement Fuels Social Change, with Claudia CahalaneIn this new episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I listen to Claudia Cahalane, a journalist and meditation coach, about her transformative journey with Qigong—a meditative movement practice - and her insights from embracing slowness. Claudia shares how Qigong combines deep breathing and gentle movements to foster calmness and enhance physical health. After experiencing burnout, she found relief through Qigong during a silent retreat, which inspired her to teach and advocate for mindfulnessWe dive into the parallels between the slow, intentional nature of Qigong and the often sluggish pace of so...
2025-03-0724 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustBuen Vivir: How Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Needs, with Dr Sara CalvoIn this new episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, Servane listens to Dr Sara Calvo, from Minca Ventures, who tells us about the transformative core principles of Buen Vivir (Good Living), a South American concept. Tapping into her background as a knowledge entrepreneur, university lecturer and global social innovation explorer, Sara explains how a deep connection with nature, community relationships, and a holistic approach to living goes beyond traditional well-being concepts. We hear how we can apply the Buen Vivir philosophy in various contexts, from individual well-being to organizational leadership, and the...
2025-02-2121 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustCapoeira: A Decolonial Way of Moving Through Life & Work, With Felipe CunhaIn this new episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I welcome Felipe Cunha, Mestre Violinha, a Brazilian researcher & professor, and Capoeira Master, with a passion for collaborative processes and organisational change. Felipe shares his profound insights into how Capoeira, the Brazilian martial art, can inspire us to foster a more human-centred, adaptable community and work culture:- Capoeira is a decolonial way of moving through life- Capoeira shows you how to create meaningful interactions and grow trust within teams and groups- Capoeira generates new ideas and he...
2025-01-3123 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustThe Art of Playful Leadership: Capoeira's Path to Empowering Teams, with Guido HeijmansJoin Servane Mouazan in this bouncy episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust as she welcomes Guido Heijmans, also known as Mestre Salsicha, a Dutch Capoeira master who has been practising the Brazilian martial art for three decades. Together they explore the profound lessons that Capoeira offers in fostering trust, collaboration, and personal growth within teams and organisations.Highlights:- Understanding Capoeira: Discover the essence of Capoeira as a vibrant blend of music, movement, historic legacy and martial arts, creating a dynamic and inclusive environment where individuals can express themselves freely....
2025-01-1027 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustInsights from an Exploration on Sharing Power with Servane MouazanAre you ready to explore the transformative potential of SharingPower? The latest episode of Be & Think in the #HouseOfTrust dives deep into the soil of collective processes. We've harvested insights from funders, entrepreneurs, and activists, and you can cross-pollinate too by thinking through the questions in this episode, in real time! Bonus: Discover how the "Sharing Power Wheel" can help you assess and enhance power dynamics in your own context.#SocialChange #ConsciousInnovation, #PowerDynamics, #Collaboration, #InclusiveStructures, #Stewardship, #Empathy, #SelfAdvocacy #Trust #Leadership Connect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c...
2024-12-2007 min
Invisible ExpertsInvisible Experts | Episode #7 | Servane Mouazan: Conscious Innovation & Impactful Social InvestmentIn this enlightening episode of Invisible Experts, we sit down with Servane Mouazan, a visionary leader in social investment and conscious innovation. Servane shares her journey from linguistics to empowering over 10,000 women in social entrepreneurship and redefining the way we approach finance and impact. Discover how her unique framework for "conscious innovation" blends systems thinking, future foresight, and collaborative leadership to create meaningful change.
Key Points:
· Conscious Innovation Framework: How to think critically and holistically about social impact.
· Women in Social Entrepreneurship: Lessons from supporting diverse women leaders globally.
· Social vs. Impact Invest...
2024-12-0456 min
World of Wisdom244. Servane Mouazan - Care, collective intelligence, organisations as living entitiesServane Mouazan (LinkedIn, webpage) visited the podcast and we spoke of things like collective intelligence, what happens when we invite the organisation as the living entity and inquire into it into the room, we spoke of trust and how capital is not just financial capital but rather many things. We spoke of change, and resistance to change, the invitation to listen deeply to our assumptions. How assumptions drive behavior, the crucial importance of imagination for this moment and how we have an obligation to pay attention. Enjoy this circular or perhaps spiral conversation.
2024-11-0357 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustCatalyst of Equity: Amplifying Inclusive Community Wealth with Patricia HamzaheeIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, Servane listens to Patricia Hamzahee, a true community catalyst and campaigner for responsible and community investing. Patricia is an advocate for measuring what matters, and elevating black entrepreneurship. She also sits on various boards and investment committees. (Social Enterprise UK, Better Society Capital).Highlights in this episode: Learning from a multicultural upbringing in Japan to impactful work for fairness, equity, and communityFostering common ground in environments where scarcity and control often dominate.Reflecting on the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and...
2024-09-2724 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustAlchemy of Inclusion: The Audacity of Scaling Rural Prosperity with Ajaita ShahIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, Servane sits down with Ajaita Shah, passionate enabler, problem solver, critical thinker, game changer and the visionary leader behind Frontier Markets, a financial inclusion powerhouse transforming lives in rural India. They delve into the challenges and triumphs of reaching underserved communities, the role of technology in driving change, and Ajaita's ambitious plans for the future. Highlights in this episodeSharing her approach to finding calm amidst a busy life, Ajaita emphasises the importance of self-centring through nature and human connection.Ajaita explains how F...
2024-08-2326 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustRadiance & Resilience: How to Unlock Inclusive Climate Finance with Sana KapadiaIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am joined by the inspiring Sana Kapadia, a gender-smart and climate-smart investing specialist. With a focus on boldness, radiance and resilience, Sana, Chief Catalyst at Heading for Change and Senior Strategic Advisor at 2X Global, shares her insights on integrating a gender lens to unlock more inclusive and equitable climate finance.In this episode:The values that define us"Kind, soulful, resilient, strategic, and graceful" - Sana reflects on the values that define her and how these attributes help her navigate...
2024-07-2626 min
Brand New Dr.Building Trust & Deep Listening with Servane MouazanUnlock the secrets of trust-building and master the art of deep listening with Servane Mouazan, an executive coach, facilitator, and strategist with over two decades of experience.In this episode, we'll take you on a journey from the lively streets of Brittany, France, to the global stage, where Servane empowers leaders in social change. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Servane reveals how her childhood experiences and passion for creating meaningful connections have shaped her approach to fostering trust in both personal and professional realms.Servane shares practical advice on minimising distractions, creating judgment-free spaces, and...
2024-07-1839 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustDancing with Duality: learn from the calm & fire of climate-gender solutionaries, with Carey BohjanenIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to the calm and fiery Carey Bohjanen, founder of The Rallying Cry. Carey is a catalyst for Gender-Climate capital and she reflects on ways to become a truly relevant leader, as we all urgently need to uplift solutionaries - a lot of them are women - around the world, to fight climate change.Highlights: "Climate change and gender equality go hand in hand. With women representing more than 50% of the planet, it's just absurd to me that they don't get the...
2024-05-1733 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustCommunity is Capital! How to get on board and get funded, with Anne RavanonaIn this week’s episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust I am listening to Anne Ravanona, an Irish/Spanish global gender equality advocate and entrepreneur, a campaigner and an uplifting public speaker based in France for the past 30 years. Anne's mission is to get 1 million women entrepreneurs funded by 2030 and to help companies reach their gender equality targets whilst continuing to scale…She describes herself as global, passionate, inspiring, dedicated, thought leader!Join Anne to think about:1. Together we can! She highlights the economic opportunity and the highe...
2024-04-2629 min
Generative LeadersHolding a space for generative thinkingUnderstanding different thinking styles can make teamwork smoother and facilitate powerful change. Generative listening means creating environments that encourage independent thought and respect individuals’ perspectives. This means holding a space where each individual's unique thinking process is acknowledged and valued.Servane Mouazan is a 'thinking partner' for people who are interested in investing in social and environmental change. Her work revolves around listening to and collaborating with people who are working to make the world a better place.From this discussion, you’ll learn how generative thinking can improve teamwork and facilitate powerful change, understand the...
2024-03-2635 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustHow to Finance Social Justice with Servane Mouazan and Tara Sabre CollierIn a world where the concepts of freedom, justice, and democracy are not as common as we might hope, it becomes increasingly important to explore how we can contribute to these ideals through our actions and investments. Our latest podcast episode delves into this very topic, guided by the insightful words of James Baldwin and our House of Trust guest, Tara Sabre Collier.Tara, a visiting fellow at Said Business School and Director of Impact Investing at Chemonics UK, shares her thoughts on what it takes to finance social and environmental justice. She challenges us to think...
2024-02-2308 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustUnlocking Billions: How to Grow a Gender Smart Movement with Jessica EspinozaIn this hopeful and empowering episode of "Be & Think in the House of Trust", Servane sits down with Jessica Espinoza, CEO of 2X Global, to delve deep into the transformative world of gender-smart investing. Jessica unravels the essence of leveraging capital for gender equality and the profound impact it has on societies and economies worldwide.With billions already mobilized in gender-smart investments, she sheds light on the successful strategies and practical models that have been pivotal in this journey.Jessica takes us through her story, detailing the driving forces behind her commitment to social impact...
2024-02-0223 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustThe Art of Explanation, with Ros Atkins and Servane MouazanIn this episode of "Be & Think in the House of Trust", Servane is listening to Ros Atkins, journalist and BBC News Analysis Editor, known for his ability to distil complex news stories into crisp, accessible formats. With a mix of wisdom and humility, Ros shares his insights from his book "The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence," offering a masterclass on conveying information with care and precision to diverse audiences.Ros stresses how crucial it is to understand different stakeholders' perspectives to ensure clarity and resonance. Sometimes it is about accepting...
2024-01-1934 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustChallenges and Opportunities of Transparency, with Servane Mouazan and Daniela SoaresIn this episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, I explore the concept of transparency in the context of impact investing. The word was shared by my previous guest Daniela Barone Soares, the CEO of Snowball, the impact management firm. You hear about the meaning of transparency and the assumptions that can hinder people from deploying more of it in the sector. Daniela tells the story of Snowball’s impact report and the mindset that helped them go through independent verification. We look at the behaviours and values tha...
2023-12-1809 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustThe Magic Behind the Word Equity, with Servane Mouazan and Erika BrodnockIn this episode, I am exploring the concept of equity in the context of social finance. I also examine the word "equity” itself, revealing its meaning of fairness, and justness, but also calm and tranquillity!Discover my previous guest Erika Brodnock’s 2033 vision for a future where equity has materialized. In this future, entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds receive the necessary support to grow their businesses and create a diverse and inclusive ecosystem.Participate in this mini-journey around the word equity and listen to the call to action on how to contribute towards this vision of a mo...
2023-12-0107 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustTowards Non-Extractive Finance with Dr Melanie RiebackWhat if the way we do finance was the real Greenwashing? What if a New Economy IS possible?In this episode of "Be & Think in the House of Trust", I am listening to Dr Melanie Rieback CEO/Co-founder of Radically Open Security (the world's first not-for-profit computer security company), and "Post Growth" startup incubator Nonprofit Ventures. An accomplished academic, Melanie lectures on Post-Growth Entrepreneurship at the Free University of Amsterdam, where she also was Assistant Professor of Computer Science.Melanie reflects and challenges the traditional norms of the finance industry and calls for a...
2023-10-2036 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustThe Hopeful Cynic: A Journey through Social Enterprise and Finance with Dr Belinda BellDear Impact leader! Can you be curious, hopeful, cynical, and angry, at the same time?In this episode of “Be and Think in the House of Trust”, I am listening to Dr Belinda Bell, a social finance specialist turned social entrepreneur, and academic, who has dedicated her career to social change. She began working with community finance organisations to provide capital for entrepreneurs creating a positive impact. Over time, after setting up a few ventures herself, and teaching about the ecosystem at the University of Cambridge, she realised that social enterprises alone were not...
2023-10-0623 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustSupporting Future Generations through Māori Ethical Indigenous Investing, with Temuera HallHow do you reframe your worldview, putting the environment before people, people before profit, and the collective before the individual?In this episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Temuera Hall, Portfolio Manager at TAHITO, an indigenous ethical investing organisation. Applying ancestral Māori knowledge, Tahito follows a set of key principles and intrinsic values around interconnectedness and care, that guide and drive their investment behaviours and decisions. This is a tough responsibility because ultimately, "we are but descendants of those who have gone before us, a...
2023-09-2231 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustThe Three Pockets You Need To Move Money For Good with Leonardo LetelierIn this episode of The House of Trust podcast, I am listening to Leonardo Letelier, founder and CEO of Sitawi, Finanças do Bem; Executive Director at Endowments do Brazil; and also the co-founder of ""Movimiento Para Uma Cultura de Doação" ("The Movement for a Donation Culture in Brazil”). Leonardo tells the story of Sitawi's founding journey and how he pioneered impact investing in Brazil. Leonard shares with us the three “pockets” or - thinking streams- needed to move money for good.We reflect on the importance of understanding the social sector beyond it...
2023-09-0830 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustHow to Rethink Finance to Architect a Positive Future with Ana YangIn this episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Ana Yang, the Sustainability Connector. Ana is the Executive Director of the Chatham House Sustainability Accelerator, a major initiative to increase the speed, financing, and scale of the transition to a sustainable, inclusive future.Ana Yang sees herself as an architect of the future, working towards a regenerative future that goes beyond just sustainability.She believes in the importance of fairness, both among human beings and between humans and the environment. As a change maker, enabler, connector...
2023-08-2531 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustFrom Loss to Agency: Investing in our Common Future, with Amanda LathamIn this new episode of Be and Think In the House of Trust, I am listening to sustainable investment specialist and Board member Amanda Latham. As the director of sustainable investment at IFM Investors and also a trustee at Age UK, Amanda shares her dedication and systems-change approach to learning about and contributing to the mitigation of the climate crisis, the resolution of thorny social issues, and decaying human rights. She acknowledges the pushback to integrating sustainability into investment decisions and believes that humans have the capability to make changes for the future. ...
2023-08-1124 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustDecolonising philanthropy with Shivani Gupta & Laura SomoggiLet’s talk about power, trust, and effective collaborations...In this episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, I am welcoming Shivani Gupta from India and Laura Somoggi from Brazil, the new co-CEOs of the Womanity Foundation, a philanthropic organization that works to accelerate gender equality. Together we discuss the recipe for a successful co-CEO-ship of an operational philanthropic foundation.We look at the platinum rule of "do unto others what they want to be done to them" which requires deep listening, deep seeing, compassion, and devolution of power. We also explore the mi...
2023-07-2829 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustDemystifying Impact Investing in West Africa, with Evelyne DiohWhat if investing with a gender lens, and in a relevant way, could mean more impact and returns than we think? In this episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to gender-smart investor Evelyne Dioh Simpa. Evelyne is the Managing Partner of WIC Capital, the first investment fund in West Africa that exclusively targets women-led small and growing businesses. Evelyne was also recognized on the Black Women in Asset Management (BWAM) 40 under 40 list of Black women who are shaping the future of asset management. Passionate about gender...
2023-07-1425 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustAddressing Power Imbalance in Impact Finance with Aunnie Patton PowerDoes Impact Finance Make You Uncomfortable? In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Aunnie Patton Power, an Academic, Advisor, Author, and Angel Investor (5 As!) who directs innovative financing to organizations that create a positive social and environmental impact.She is a reformed M&A investment banker, who began her impact investing career in 2010 with Unitus Capital in Bangalore and has since worked with start-ups, intermediaries, funds, family offices, foundations, corporates, and governments across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.In this episode, we explore Aunnie’s...
2023-06-3027 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustInvesting in the Instruments of Peace, with Dr Dorothy NyambiIn this episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Dr Dorothy Nyambi.Dorothy's journey, from being a doctor in Cameroon to a global leader, focuses on action rather than words. As a doctor, investor, and mother, she has learned the importance of listening with care, time, and patience. Dorothy is a champion of women's rights and gender equality. She is the President and CEO at MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates), a faith-based organisation and a pioneer in impact investing since the 1950s, supporting decent work for...
2023-06-1620 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustThe Value of Slowing Down to Scale Up Impact with Helen ChambersIn this episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Helen Chambers, a serial social entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience founding a number of organisations from the award-winning Equality Network to Inspiring Scotland, pioneering venture philanthropy and capacity building organisations. She has overseen the investment of over £250m into responses to alleviate Scotland’s ‘wicked’ issues.Helen talks to us about investing more time, and calmness to re-introduce common sense and a moral compass into interventions, keeping our visionary goal in mind, making scaling a reality, and preventing harming institutional and syst...
2023-06-0225 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustFrom Swimming with Sharks to Financial Healing, with Gail Wong.In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am speaking with Gail Wong.Gail is a reformed investment banker who used to swim with sharks. Now a Trauma of Money professional and a certified Financial Healing Coach, Gail is a regenerative Gender Smart investor who has made the nexus of finance and humanity her life’s work. She helps people shed money-related fear, shame, and guilt, enabling them to live joyfully, love deeply, dream abundantly and inhabit their full self-expression at work. In this episode, we discuss financial trauma, the...
2023-05-1921 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustHow to be a Catalyst Impact Investor in Africa with Pauline KoelblIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am speaking with Pauline Koelbl.Pauline is an Innovation Catalyst & Impact investor with a gender lens, with over 20 years of experience in international affairs, philanthropy innovation and entrepreneurship. She leads ShEquity, providing smart and sustainable investments for African female entrepreneurs and innovators. Together we explore what it takes to be a catalyst impact investor in Africa, the beliefs that are not useful and the efforts we need to put in, in order to grasp the reality on the ground and the huge potential ahead.
2023-05-0526 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustThe Power of Invitation with Joy Anderson, Criterion InstituteIn this episode of “Be and Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Joy Anderson, Founder and President of Criterion Institute, the leading think-tank, using finance as a tool for social change.Joy is a prominent leader at the intersection of business and social change. Named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business, Anderson played a significant role in building new fields, developing gender lens investing, partnering with faith-based ecosystems to transform their relationship with finance, and demonstrating new ways to shape markets to create good. Joy and I talk...
2023-04-2123 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustInvesting in Dazzling Zebras with Esme VerityIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Esme Verity, the founder of Considered Capital, a platform for startups and organisations seeking alternative funding. Considered Capital simplifies and speeds up the journey to finding and accessing the right funding fit through courses, community and content.She is an active angel investor and was named one of the Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise by Pioneers Post. Esme and I discuss how to be authentic and practical when supporting founders raising mission-aligned funding. We talk about the importance of building gen...
2023-04-1424 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustInvesting with Compassion and Abundance with Bonnie ChiuIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Bonnie Chiu, a serial entrepreneur, advisor and impact investment specialist focused on challenging systems of inequalities. She is also the founder and managing director of The Social Investment Consultancy - a global network of consultants specialising in social impact measurement, social investment and diversity, equity and inclusion strategies. In this episode, Bonnie shares her story, why she is driven to challenge systemic inequalities in capital markets, and how she built her dream of investing in, and growing, social enterprises. Fr...
2023-03-3123 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustHow to be a Futures-Friendly Social Investor with Erika BrodnockIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I loved listening to Erika Brodnock, an angel investor, a UK-based award-winning entrepreneur, CEO and founder of Kinhub, a philanthropist and behavioural scientist, on a mission to create fairer, more equitable workplaces for everyone. Erika works at the intersection of technology, well-being and product development, and she made it a purpose to find and clear paths out of outdated systems. She is the author of Extend Ventures’ Diversity Beyond Gender, the co-author of the TRANSPARENT Framework, and recently Better Venture. In the House of Trust...
2023-03-1724 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustUnlocking Finance Through Radical Generosity with Vicki SaundersIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am speaking with Vicki Saunders.Vicki is an entrepreneur, award-winning mentor, advisor to the next generation of change-makers and leading advocate for entrepreneurship as a way of creating positive transformation in the world. Vicki is the Founder of #radical generosity and Coralus (formerly SheEO), a global community of radically generous women supporting women-led ventures working on the world’s To-Do List.Highlights from this episode:• (02:01) Vicki’s practice of being more graceful• (7:21) We are looking for businesses that are healing
2023-03-0327 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustHow to Show up as a Social Investor: Key Takeaways with Servane MouazanIn today’s episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, I am reflecting on the themes, patterns and ideas Social Investors shared in this first series We learned about the complexity and the necessity of pausing, building meaningful relationships, and challenging our blindspots. My guests thought about how they intuitively and technically create the financial conditions that serve communities to do better and more for others, and in an unharmful way.I am curious to discover the freshest thoughts and perspectives you have on these various topics!Highlights
2023-02-1019 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustEmbracing the Challenge of Transparency with Daniela Barone SoaresIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Daniela Soares, the CEO of Snowball Impact Management, a diversified investment fund that creates positive outcomes for people and planet whilst generating competitive financial returns. Daniela is also, among other things, a non-executive director at Inter-Continental Hotels Group PLC, a trustee of the Institute for the Future of Work, and she is executive chair of Gov Digital, a private technology business working with the public sector to improve social services in Brazil. Daniela and I explore why transparency is important...
2023-02-0327 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustWhat Investing Partnerships Can Learn From The Dating World, with Chris WestIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Chris West, an entrepreneur and partner at Sumerian Partners and Sumerian Foundation who pioneered an enterprise-based approach to investment. In the past, Chris worked with a variety of donors, governments, NGOs and businesses in over a hundred developing countries. Chris's approach to investing is like dating: there is something beautiful and inspiring in engaging in healthy relationships and empathising with one another. :-)Highlights from this episode:(01:40) Creating disruption(06:35) Bringing value to investing partnerships(10:14) Is social investment turning into...
2023-01-2724 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustRisks And Blindspots Within The VC Landscape: With Zoe PedenIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am speaking with Zoe Peden.Zoe has a background in publishing, social entrepreneurship and health tech. I love that back in 2010, she co-founded an assistive technology company that’s helped over 100,000 people lead more independent lives. Social mobility is also a topic she holds dear.Zoe comes from a working-class family and with 20 years of experience in operating technology companies and making board decisions, she is now a Partner at Ananda Impact Ventures. Zoe shares her hopeful ins...
2023-01-2022 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustMaximising your Board's Collective Intelligence with Karen Leigh AndersonIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Karen Leigh Anderson, who has over 30 years of business experience and focuses on working as a business adviser to mission-driven businesses. She loves working on governance and has been involved in various boards as a Non-Exec director and Chair too.Previously based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, London and Edinburgh, Karen has delivered results for IBM, Grant Thornton, InvestecBank, Oracle Corporation; worked with and for technology start-ups before focusing on supporting social entrepreneurs across all areas of their businesses. She is also a s...
2023-01-1328 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustHow to Navigate Transition Fogs with Katie BrownIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I meet with Katie Brown, a specialist in research design & delivery and User Centred Design team management. Her work includes large systemic impact and national innovation projects, with a strong focus on projects that support social change. Katie discusses her career working on causes close to her heart including the intersection of mental health and tech two decades ago, and more recently modern slavery and the gender pay gap, and how she has learnt to trust the process even when she loses sight of the big p...
2023-01-0625 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustHow Openness Helps Finance Professionals Move Money for Good with Roshana ArasaratnamIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Roshana Arasaratnam, a woman in Sustainable Finance, working across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors mobilising capital to achieve social impact. She is Executive Director at UK Government Investments (UKGI) and teaches sustainable finance at the Cambridge Institute of Sustainable Leadership.Roshana describes her career as a ‘squiggly’ career, moving between the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, but connected by her purpose of helping financial professionals move money for good.We discuss what it means to be a specialist generalist, how...
2022-12-3019 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustA Deliberately Conscious, Accidental Investor with Matt SmithHow do you make hope less distant, as a social investor?In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am speaking with Matt Smith CBE, social investor and CEO at Key Fund Investments. He is passionate about supporting the growth and development of community and social enterprises, to enable them to deliver impact sustainably for disadvantaged communities and marginalised people. We discuss how Matt came into investing from an unconventional background, and has channelled his passion for strong relationships and community-driven decision-making into a successful investment strategy. Matt highlights the...
2022-12-2321 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustHow to Develop Empathy and Allyship with Emilie GoodallIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Emilie Goodall, a seasoned leader with nearly 20 years of experience advocating for and initiating positive impact through finance, working to help organisations understand and improve their impact on people and the planet.After a dialogue with other social finance professionals about individuals’ experience of racism, Emilie started to notice a very human desire from people who have not experienced racism directly to empathize with others who have and bring in their own experiences, perhaps around other forms of discrimination.But so...
2022-12-1616 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustEmpathy Scarcity - What Neuroscience Can Teach Us with Soraya ShawIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am speaking with Soraya Shaw, an MSc Applied Organisational Neuroscientist at Springboard Tribe.Soraya uses evidence-based Neuroscience to enable leaders to create agile cultures where divergent thinking, strategic & innovative collaborations, open communications and well-being are valued, helping people thrive and bring all their brains to work.Throughout this episode, we share nine things that neuroscience can teach us about empathy scarcity, and how it can help you and your business.If you would like to find out more about Soraya and...
2022-12-0923 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustInvesting in the Cathedrals of the Future with Kevin WithaneIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to Kevin Withane, the Founder and Managing Partner of Diversity-X VC, a community and VC firm in the making that supports underestimated founders solving real-world problems and making a positive impact in their communities and the world. Kevin qualified as a barrister and has a background in corporate law. He has worked around the world over the last two decades, including at private practice law firms, quasi-governmental organisations, SMEs, and most recently at an FTSE 250 company. He is a passionate advocate fo...
2022-12-0724 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustThe New Age of Philanthropy with Shantel WilkinsIn the House of Trust today, I am speaking to Shantel Wilkins, an advocate for and supporter of an inclusive culture where differences are leveraged. She welcomes uncomfortable conversations that will address and remedy institutional racism and racial and gender bias.Shantel currently serves as Deputy Managing Director of the Kronkosky Charitable Foundation, a regional foundation investing in initiatives and 501(c)(3) organizations in Bandera, Bexar, Comal, and Kendall counties of Texas. Shantel has a unique perspective, having worked in Philanthropy at a global corporation, in a global bank and in a private foundation. ...
2022-12-0525 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustBuilding a Financially Accessible World with Tara Sabre CollierIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust I am speaking with Tara Sabre Collier, an angel and impact investor. She is a social entrepreneur and strategist with over 15 years of experience supporting philanthropy, commercial funds and social enterprises across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. We talk about the blind spots in finance causing discriminatory behaviour from an industry led by white men, and how to adopt an SDG investment strategy that champions broad positive change. Tara is a thought leader in the industry and offers truly valuable insights on how to make...
2022-12-0224 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustInvesting in Equality & Sustainability with Maria TinelliIn this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I speak to Maria Tinelli, a social finance specialist from Argentina. She is a Strategic Business Advisor of Pro Mujer International, and the Director and Founder of Acrux Partners, an impact investment intermediary and market developer focused on Latin America. She also founded and heads the Impact Investment National Advisory Board for Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.In this episode, Maria and I talk about how responsible investing can create meaningful change in our society, particularly around gender equality and environmental sustainability.We discuss Maria’s...
2022-12-0235 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustWe All Need a MarceloIn this first episode of the House of Trust, I am sharing with you my story - my ‘why’- so that you understand the foundations of this podcast. This is a very personal story about my friend, the late Marcelo Yuka. He meant a great deal to me, and his actions have embedded a desire in me to continue doing what I do to enact positive social change. For decades, Marcelo put a lot of attention on researching and understanding the link between life purpose, life journey, and human connections. And he knew that everyth...
2022-12-0211 min
Be & Think in the House of TrustTrailer: Be & Think in the House of TrustHow do you show up when you want to invest in Social Change? I'm Servane Mouazan, a lifelong passionate futures-thinking facilitator, executive coach, and angel in the global social economy. I'm also the founder of Conscious Innovation and your host on this new podcast: Be and Think in the House of Trust.Every week I'll be sharing a moment with an inspiring leader who loves to invest in social and environmental change, and together we'll take the time to think about the conditions and the behaviours that help you trust and collaborate, deliver on your...
2022-11-2501 min
Beeline - lead the wayS1E4 - Servane Mouazan: Nurturing a thinking environment in your organisation.For the first 4 episodes of this podcast series, we are focussing on the themes of Listening and Reflection
This week Andrew and Servane talk about how to nurture a thinking environment in your organisation, where everyone feels psychologically safe, valued, heard and supported.
In order to make a positive impact, we need to keep our teams engaged, collaborative and enabled. But how do we do that? How do we build consensus when we're working in a complex stakeholder environment? How do we ensure we're the kind of leaders that people want to follow? Do you...
2022-11-0838 min
Beeline - lead the wayPodcast TasterLaunching on Thursday 27th September.
This podcast features some incredibly passionate and knowledgable change-makers, whose insights will inspire and support your leadership journey, helping you find the beeline from pain points to solutions.
Beeline - Lead the way
How to lead with purpose and clarity to drive change, create thriving working cultures and deliver business results that matter
Welcome to our new leadership podcast from The Hive Change Consultancy, hosted by our CEO, Andrew Tilling
These conversations with experts in organisational performance are specifically for people looking to lead t...
2022-09-2202 min
Chicks Who Give a HootBuilding Social Impact Ecosystems with Servane MouazanIn This Episode, We Chat About: Making positive social change and innovation. Avoiding making a negative impact. The power of self-awareness and decision making. Decentering yourself and being a part of a community. Resources + Links: Connect with Servane on LinkedIn | @servanemouazan Check out Servane's Instagram | @servanemouazan Grow your brand, income, and impact!Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative @ellyandnoracreative For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Ho...
2022-02-2344 min
The Bicultural Podcast"Merge different disciplines to make social impact happen" | Interview with Servane MouazanIn the first episode of season 3, Janina Neumann interviews Servane Mouazan, a social entrepreneur and conscious innovation leader. This episode will give insight intoImpact of experiencing different culturesOvercoming risks as a social entrepreneurBuilding a social enterprise across culturesIf you enjoyed this episode, please review, subscribe, and share with others :). Your support means a lot!Get in touch with Janina from The Bicultural Podcast: hello@janinaneumanndesign.co.ukAre you ready to scale your social impact brand?...
2021-10-1829 min
Humans on a MissionWe’re all in the business of making an impact with Servane MouazanIn this episode Servane Mouazan shares her approach to the world of social enterprise, especially when it comes to the impact that women create through this work. She explains what a social enterprise is and why when you create one, it can’t be about you. How not to perpetrate the issue you’re trying to fight, especially when it comes to creating work through the gender lens. We talk about silent retreats, the practice of love, who she’d invite on to her desert island and what she thinks the world will look like in 50 years time. If you’re...
2020-09-0154 min
Connectle: Conversations on Connected Work.Regenerative CommunitiesHosted by Michelle HollidayJoined by Speakers:| Servane Mouazan, CEO of Ogunte| Jodie Harburt. Change Practitioner| Ben Haggard, Director of Educational Programs, Regenesis Institute for Sustainable CommunitiesThis Connectle Conversation is part of the Regenerative Community in Connectle.See www.connectle.com for all our Connectle Cons on Connected Work.
2020-03-1300 min
All That We AreServane Mouazan on Social Enterprise, Women and NetworksWhat does it really take to become a social entrepreneur? In this episode entitled Tending the Roots of Social Business, Amisha sits down with Servane Mouazan, who has spent over 17 years working with women in social enterprise as the founder and director of Ogunte. Servane shares stories from the 7000+ social businesses led by women who have been supported and mentored through the Ogunte network. The network includes a vast array of social businesses in areas from fintech to food security. She challenges the stereotypes around women in social enterprise, speaks to the real...
2018-08-161h 08
Sustainable: The PodcastSocial Entrepreneurship for Women - Servane Mouazan, Founder OguntêHow has Ogunte brought about a social impact by working with female change-makers? Servane has worked for 16 years as a conscious innovation entrepreneur. She founded Ogunte a certified B-Corp and social enterprise that amplifies the impact of the women social entrepreneurs’ ecosystems, through capacity building and programme management for, and with, social entrepreneurs, as well as their business support and finance providers.Ogunte has supported over 5,000 female change-makers; developed the first incubator for women social entrepreneurs in the UK, and run the International Women’s Social Leadership Awards with over 130 finalists from 23 countries. Servane collaborates with the Womanity...
2017-02-2137 min
Social Entrepreneur059, Servane Mouazan, Ogunte | Empowering Women Social EntrepreneursServane Mouazan grew up in Britany, France. From an early age she was motivated by social and environmental justice. “It was very diffuse back in the day” she told me. “I just wanted to help.” And help she does. She has been described as a force of nature and as a social entrepreneur with a generous spirit.Today Servane runs Ogunte. Ogunte is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and a Benefit Corporation (B Corp). Ogunte supports women social entrepreneurs by enabling them to learn, lead and connect. Ogunte creates an ecosystem of coaches, mentors, peer support and technica...
2016-03-1826 min
Connected Conversations with Jenny AnderssonEpisode 3. Servane Mouazan: Why We Need to Be Good Neighbours to Create ChangeServane Mouazan believes in future-centric good businesses, in the power of conscious innovation, and in models that include everyone and harm no one, now and in the future.Founder of Ogunte, an organisation that aims to bring together 1 million women social entrepreneurs worldwide, she is a strong advocate of developing and connecting women social entrepreneurs and the people in their ecosystem contributes to making a positive impact.
2015-10-0229 min
Biz Women RockBWR 179: How To Facilitate Women Entrepreneurs Who Want to Change the World With Servane MouazanHow do you become a Biz woman who ROCKS? Listen to our Interview with Servane Mouazan with Ogunte to find out! Servane Mouazan is a one woman revolution! She’s the founder of Ogunte, an organization that provides education, collaboration and incubation opportunities for socially-minded women entrepreneurs. In this interview, she talks about how she “rallies the troops” and gets others to take on the mission of Ogunte, how she ensures her company is always providing value for its members and how storytelling has been her most impactful version of testimonials. http://BizWomenRock.com/179
2015-06-1536 min