Soul Kitchen: Recent Episodes
Jasper Mutsaerts
Jasper Mutsaerts travels the world in search for answers to life's big questions. He interviews people about their inner journey and topics that they are excited about. From the mystical to the practical. The purpose of this podcast is to inspire and empower you to live your quest.
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The place where Visions come alive. We offer podcast, events, retreats and co-living.
Feel welcome to follow our Instagram page and to become a Member of the Soul Kitchen Familia :)
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// How can we improve human connection and how does OptiMatch help people connect?
// How can tools like human design and numerology help us understand ourselves and others?
// What role does spirituality and science play in personal and interpersonal growth?
// How was Jennifer's experience collaborating with Deepak Chopra and Professor Don Hoffmann on the podcast series "Conversations at the Intersection of Cutting Edge Science and Spirituality"?
// How can one tap into deeper states of consciousness to access wisdom and knowledge?
// How can we align personal values and purpose with career goals?
About:
Jennifer Hill is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and coach who has helped tens of thousands around the world. Jennifer is the founder of OptiMatch, a software that uses a proprietary algorithm to align individuals in businesses and communities, fostering greater psychological safety.
Jennifer built and sold her first company in the legal recruiting space. She moderates summits, TV and radio shows, as well as offers corporate and one-on-one training and coaching to individuals and organizations.
Jennifer's vision is "to give every human being on the planet a deep meaningful connection with themselves and others".
Resources:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkhill/
https://www.instagram.com/jenhillspeaker/
https://om.app/
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The place where Visions come alive. We offer podcast, events, retreats and co-living.
Feel welcome to follow our Instagram page and to become a Member of the Soul Kitchen Familia :)
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// What are some healing frequencies and how do they relate to wellness and ancient civilizations?
// How did Greg combine his passions for music, visual arts, and spirituality to create the app SINES?
// What is the concept behind the app SINES and how does it help users achieve desired mood states?
// How did Greg’s experiences working with Snoop Dogg and Amy Winehouse shape his career?
// What is Greg’s philosophy on self-truth, authenticity, and personal growth?
// What is Greg’s perspective on the role of thinking in human consciousness and decision-making?
About:
Greg Papania creates music and visual art rooted in the mathematical and geometric patterns found in nature, the human body, and the brain. His work is designed to harmonize body, mind, and energy. He believes this approach can elevate everyday life experiences through the fusion of art and wellness.
With a career spanning music production and sound engineering, Greg has collaborated with a roster of A-list artists including Snoop Dogg, Amy Winehouse, Patti LaBelle, and Gwen Stefani. His work has also graced major television networks and film studios. In the visual arts, he's collaborated with Studio Drift, contributing music to their renowned Crania (2021) and Burning Man (2022, 2023) drone exhibitions. His work has been showcased at Ars Electronica.
Greg is the founder of SINES, a platform dedicated to delivering wellness-focused music to the masses. He seeks collaborations with artists and businesses that share his passion for pushing creative boundaries and creating deeply resonant experiences.
Resources:
https://gregpapania.com/
https://www.instagram.com/echoesofstarlight/
https://sines.app/
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The place where Visions come alive. We offer podcast, events, retreats and co-living.
Feel welcome to follow our Instagram page and to become a Member of the Soul Kitchen Familia :)
Pura vida,
Jasper
This episode contains a recap of Season 6. I will share the main insights per episode and inquiry questions that you can apply to your life.
67 // Tim van den Thillart on Finding mental money freedom
Inquiry: What is your financial goal for 2025?
68 // Greg Carrette on Demystifying psychedelics
Inquiry: What is your view on psychedelics and drugs?
69 // Flora Ong on Dating, attachment styles, love, and relationships
Inquiry: What is your attachment style and how does it influence you?
70 // Jasper on 21 lessons from 10 years of entrepreneurship
Inquiry: What is the one thing that you can change to become a better entrepreneur?
71 // Jasper on Vision
Inquiry: What is your vision?
72 // Alessa Berg on Impact investing, sustainability and collective transformation
Inquiry: What type of positive impact do you want to make in your life?
73 // Jasper on Following your curiosity (interview by Natalie Kirkoroglu)
Inquiry: What is making you curious at the moment and how can you follow that curiosity?
74 // Jacqueline Way on How to turn your love and passions into a TED Talk
Inquiry: What would be the title of your TED talk?
75 // Meike Heeremans on Navigating loss, grief and healing
Inquiry: Which loss are you still processing?
76 // Clifton Mahangoe on Finding light in life's journey
Inquiry: How do you translate pain into purpose?
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The place where Visions come alive. We offer podcast, events, retreats and co-living.
Feel welcome to follow our Instagram page and to become a Member of the Soul Kitchen Familia :)
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// How did Clifton become a light artist, and what does it mean to be one?
// How does Clifton observe the world and incorporate his observations into his art?
// How does Clifton aim to use his light art to bring healing and light to people?
// How did Clifton transition from Suriname to the Netherlands, and what are his connections to both places?
// How has meditation and other self-development practices shaped Clifton's personal and professional life?
About:
Clifton Mahangoe is a world-renowned multidimensional light sculpture artist. These innovative light installations aim to reflect the inner light in all of us. His work has been shown at the Venice Biennale 2019, BigArt, Palace Soestdijk Netherlands and light art Dubai 2023. Devoted to elevating spirituality through light art, Clifton captures the often-overlooked beauty of natural phenomena. As a sculptor of light, his work transforms raw materials into pieces that inspire and connect with others, inviting viewers to explore and appreciate the spiritual essence and beauty in the world around us. Since the inception of his career, he has been driven by a profound desire to spread as much light as possible.
Resources:
https://cliftonmahangoe.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliftonmahangoe/
https://www.instagram.com/cliftonmahangoe/
Note: this episode covers a sensitive topic and is in Dutch with English subtitles.
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The place where Visions come alive. We offer podcast, events, retreats and co-living.
Feel welcome to follow our Instagram page and to become a Member of the Soul Kitchen Familia :)
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// How does losing one's mother at a young age impact one's life?
// How do Meike's personal experiences with loss influence her work as a psychologist and trainer?
// The importance of processing emotions while coping with grief
// What is the connection between unprocessed trauma and different coping behaviours, including potential addictions?
// What are some generational and gender differences in processing grief?
About:
Meike Heeremans lost her mother at a young age. Meike is now a consultant, coach, and yoga instructor who deeply integrates her life experiences and passions into her professional life. With a decade of experience in coaching and consulting, Meike specialises in human psychology, focusing on training and development. She founded Hello Awareness to blend yoga, self-inquiry, and therapy, emphasising holistic personal growth. Meike’s approach centres on authentic self-exploration and emotional awareness, aiming to guide others toward a deeper understanding of themselves.
Meike played a pivotal role in facilitating the Mourning Our Mothers retreat in July 2024, where she used her expertise and personal experience to support those grieving early motherhood loss.
Resources:
https://helloawareness.nl/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/meike-heeremans-16a05727/
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia, and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
Jacqueline Way's TED Talk “How to be happy every day – It will change the world" has reached 8 million people 🌍
This masterclass is about: "Transforming passion into impact: Crafting a TED Talk that changes lives". In this session Jacqueline helps you harness the power of happiness and your passion into crafting a TED Talk that resonates and inspires.
Learn the art of storytelling and take the first steps toward landing your own TEDx stage appearance.
What you will learn:
- Introduction - understanding happiness
- Building a Happiness Toolbox
- Exploring your passion
- The art of storytelling
- Crafting your TED Talk
- How to land a TED Talk
Key highlights:
// 11:30 - 19:15 Introduction - understanding happiness
// 19:15 - 30:15 Building a Happiness Toolbox
//30:15 - 1:03:30 Exploring your passion
// 1:03:30 - 1:21:30 The art of storytelling & crafting your TED Talk
// 1:21:30 - 1:35:30 How to land a TED Talk
Resources:
Jacqueline Way on LinkedIn
365give’s website
365give on Instagram
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia, and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// What were the key factors that motivated Jasper to transition from a corporate career to becoming a social entrepreneur and podcast host?
// Why is following one's curiosity important, and how has this philosophy shaped Jasper’s life and career decisions?
// What are the tools and techniques to uncover and live your Vision?
// How can one balance their personal Vision and financial needs?
// How often should one reflect on their personal Vision, and what methods can they use to integrate this reflection into their daily lives and relationships?
Key highlights:
// 9:00 - 13:00 What were the key factors that motivated Jasper to transition from a corporate career to becoming a social entrepreneur and podcast host?
// 15:00 - 16:30 Why is following one's curiosity important, and how has this philosophy shaped Jasper’s life and career decisions?
// 20:00 - 28:30 What are the tools and techniques to uncover and live your Vision?
// 28:50 - 32:00 How can one balance their personal Vision and financial needs?
// 32:30 - 37:30 How often should one reflect on their personal Vision, and what methods can they use to integrate this reflection into their daily lives and relationships?
About:
Natalie Kirkoroglu is a passionate surfer and savvy Transformation Consultant and Coach, committed to helping companies and individuals surf the waves of change. With an insatiable curiosity and a passion for lifelong learning, Nat thrives at the intersection of leadership and transformation. She harnesses the power of conversation and storytelling to inspire leaders to navigate the ever-changing business landscape.
Nat's workshops on change, transformation and Technology are anything but ordinary, incorporating playfulness and innovative techniques like LEGO Serious Play. Like surfing, she believes in the importance of agility, balance, and resilience to ride the tides of today's fast-paced world.
Resources:
// Board Meeting with Nat - Surfing the Waves of Change on Spotify
// Board Meeting with Nat - Surfing the Waves of Change on Instagram
Special thanks to Natalie Kirkoroglu and the Ericeira Podcast Lab for their work on the recording and production of the video and audio files.
What you will learn:
// Impact investing and climate solutions
// How did Alessa become interested in climate and impact investing?
// What is Top Tier Impact and its mission?
// What are the challenges and opportunities in impact investing?
// What is the concept of "The Road to Utopia" and the eight topics covered in the TV series?
// What is the connection between the psychedelic space and economic investment, and how does it contribute to the broader impact space?
// What is Alessa’s approach to scaling and growing networks?
// Alessa’s recipe for life
Key highlights:
// 5:39 - 9:18 What led Alessa to found Top Tier Impact, and what is its mission?
// 10:38 - 12:48 What are the main challenges of impact investing?
// 21:19 - 25:38 What are some examples of companies or initiatives that have emerged from Alessa's network and are making a difference in impact investing and sustainability?
// 29:23 - 34:23 What is the concept of "The Road to Utopia" and the eight topics covered in the TV series?
// 36:57 - 39:15 What is the connection between the psychedelic space and economic investment, and how does it contribute to the broader impact space?
// 59:32 - 1:02:50 - What is Alessa’s recipe for life?
About:
Alessa Berg’s Vision is to create a cooler paradigm for our planet 🌎
Alessa’s thought leadership sits at the intersection of positive impact and emerging technologies. There’s a whole new paradigm to build across each industry!
Alessa Berg is the founder and CEO of Top Tier Impact (TTI), the global ecosystem of impact investors, LPs, entrepreneurs, professionals and public figures across more than 50 countries. TTI runs weekly impact investment events across its 30+ city chapters and during gatherings such as the World Economic Forum and COP. TTI’s investment unit facilitates investments into growth-stage impact companies across emerging markets, such as the €90m debt investment into Wave Mobile Money.
Alessa was born in Switzerland and is fluent in 6 languages. She created her first business at 11 years old and started focusing on neuroscience in high school. During her studies at Oxford University, she also immersed herself in technology and entrepreneurship. Early in her career, Alessa worked in M&A at Goldman Sachs, private equity at Blackstone and venture capital at Mosaic Ventures.
As a public voice of the impact movement, Alessa was approached to host the first docuseries about impact entrepreneurship. It will air globally in H2 2024 on Gaia TV, Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
Resources:
// https://www.alessaberg.com/
// Alessa Berg on Instagram
// Alessa Berg on LinkedIn
// Top Tier Impact
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia, and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// Why is having a vision important?
// What is the 'Vision Framework'?
// What can we learn from visionary thinkers?
// What are the things that the 50 visionaries interviewed have in common?
Key highlights:
// 03:25 - 6:44 V, Inner Voice - Why is it important to listen to your inner voice?
// 07:15 - 7:44 I, Intuition - What role does intuition play in creating your vision?
// 10:10 - 11:26 S, Surrender - Can you surrender to the process?
// 12:42 - 13:20 I, Inspiration - What can you learn from people on your path?
// 15:41 - 16:18 O, Originality - Why is authenticity, originality key in your vision?
// 18:04 - 18:50 N, New Vision - The new you, stepping into your new vision
// 21:45 - 22:02 Upcoming Soul Kitchen retreat in Portugal
About:
In episode 71 of Soul Kitchen, I share insights on vision development, based on interviews with 50 visionaries. I call this process the 'Vision Framework' which includes 6 steps:
V - Inner Voice
I - Intuition
S - Surrender
I - Inspiration
O - Originality
N - New Vision
Throughout the episode, I provide examples of visionaries who embody these steps, highlighting their journeys and the importance of perseverance amidst doubts and uncertainties. I invite you to explore your own vision and see how you can apply the Vision Framework in developing your vision.
The next Soul Kitchen retreat where you can spend 6 days on reflecting on and sharpening your vision will be held in May in Ericeira, Portugal.
// Soul Kitchen Retreat, May 8-13, Ericeira, Portugal
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia, and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
Here are 21 lessons that I have learnt along the way:
1) Time: Only do, what only you can do. Delegate the rest.
2) Delegation: When delegating focus on the desired output, not the input.
3) Health: Remove alcohol from your diet. It can drastically improve your life.
4) Money: If you want to make money, collaborate with people that focus on making money.
5) Love: When in doubt, ask yourself the question: what would love do in this situation?
6) Growth: Dedicate 1/3 of your time to personal growth, 1/3 to your contribution to society and 1/3 to family, friends and freedom.
7) Consciousness: Experiment with things like breathwork, meditation, psychedelics, tantra and vipassana. You will find out why ;-)
8) People: Accept meetings from strangers. Assume that they come to you for a reason.
9) Serendipity: Don't always focus on Return on Investment. A random thing can lead to another thing later.
10) Employees: Let them pick their own job titles. They will appreciate it.
11) Customers: Aim for a 9/10 customer satisfaction and they will refer you to their friends.
12) Investors: Send them frequent updates. It builds trust.
13) Media: Invite journalists for lunch. They are humans too.
14) Assistant: Hire an assistant. So you can focus on your zone of genius.
15) Accountant: Hire an accountant. Pay your taxes on time. Solid finances is a hygiene factor.
16) Networking: Attend epic events (e.g. Burning Man, Envision Festival). Business opportunities come when you have fun.
17) Social: Share your stories and experiences on social media. People enjoy following people, not brands.
18) Mentors: Great mentors and coaches are crucial. Oprah Winfrey has four of them. Me too.
19) Risks: Often things are less risky than people want you to believe so.
20) Heart: Follow your heart. Life is too short to not do it.
21) Recipes: Create your own recipes for life. Take other people's advice with a pinch of salt ;-)
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia, and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// What kinds of attachment styles do people typically have?
// What experiences or situations lead to these attachment styles?
// How can men improve their emotional intelligence and understanding?
// Why are the avoidance and anxious relationship styles attracted to each other?
// What is Flora’s recipe for life?
Key highlights:
// 11:07 - 14:40 What kinds of attachment styles do people typically have?
// 14:43 - 19:20 What experiences or situations lead to these attachment styles?
// 38:00 - 39:50 How can men improve their emotional intelligence and understanding?
// 40:40 - 43:40 Why are the avoidance and anxious relationship styles attracted to each other?
// 1:17:49 - 1:18:56 What is Flora’s recipe for life?
About:
Flora is a dating and relationship coach with a specialty in integrative attachment who offers transformative insights into breaking unhealthy relationship patterns and finding true connections. With a background in matchmaking and personal experience navigating modern dating, Flora understands the complexities of relationships in today's world.
Through her course, "Finding The One," Flora combines neuroscience and practical embodiment practices to empower individuals to reclaim their power and break free from destructive patterns. Her coaching goes beyond surface-level fixes, focusing on rewiring the subconscious for lasting change.
Flora's expertise has gained recognition, earning her a place among 'The 5 Relationship Coaches to Follow in 2022.' Her passion lies in helping people from all walks of life, regardless of circumstances, find fulfilment in their relationships, with a particular focus on understanding and navigating attachment styles.
Resources:
// Redo Love
// Flora Ong Instagram
// Flora Ong TikTok
// Attachment Quiz: What is your attachment style?
// Attached: by Amir Levine & Rachel S.F. Heller
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia, and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// How have psychedelics helped Greg embrace vulnerability and openness?
// What might a typical psychedelic journey look like?
// What is the difference between alcohol, psychedelics and drugs?
// What are some misconceptions surrounding psychedelics?
// What is Greg’s recipe for life?
Key highlight:
// 8:08 - 10:50 How have psychedelics helped Greg embrace vulnerability and openness?
// 14:03 - 18:20 What might a typical psychedelic journey look like?
// 25:39 - 30:13 How do you decide when and which psychedelics to use?
// 41:14 - 43:05 What are some misconceptions surrounding psychedelics?
// 1:09:40 - 1:12:20 What is Greg’s recipe for life?
About:
Greg is a dedicated executive coach and proud father of three who's passionate about helping ambitious individuals thrive in both life and business. He's the founder of True Nature, a psychedelic retreat center, where he offers unique coaching experiences aimed at unlocking your true potential. Greg is at the forefront of exploring the potential of psychedelics, guiding others on journeys of personal growth through immersive magic truffle retreat experiences.
He aims to accelerate personal development through innovative approaches, including executive coaching, team coaching, and immersive magic truffle retreats in the Netherlands. Central to his work is safe and legal psychedelic experiences rooted in clinical research and global education.
With a background as a former HR Vice President and consultant at McKinsey, Greg brings over 15 years of experience in guiding individuals and teams through transformative journeys of change. He's worked with over 200 entrepreneurs, addressing both personal and professional challenges along the way. He is a multi-accredited coach, trained in breathwork and psychedelic therapy, offering diverse tools for individuals on their journey towards personal transformation.
Resources:
// True Nature
// Greg Carrette Instagram
// How to Change Your Mind book
// How to Change Your Mind documentary
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// Why is Tim so passionate about mental money freedom?
// How can you practice gratitude for your financial situation?
// What are three pieces of advice to reach mental money freedom?
// What is the difference between living the FIRE approach and a traditional approach?
// What is Tim’s recipe for life?
Key highlights:
// 2:17 - 3:10 Why is Tim so passionate about mental money freedom?
// 11:18 - 12:25 How can you practice gratitude for your financial situation?
// 14:22 - 16:21 What are three pieces of advice to reach mental money freedom?
// 33:44 - 34:40 What is the difference between living the FIRE approach and a traditional approach?
// 50:13 - 51:25 What is Tim’s recipe for life?
About:
Tim is the founder of bookachoo, a search engine revolutionizing plane and train travel, aiming to reshape the way we travel. Additionally, he serves as a financial consultant for both corporate entities and NGOs. With a personal passion for fostering mental and financial freedom, Tim is dedicated to aiding individuals in achieving this freedom.
Tim has travelled to many (less accessible) places mostly in the Middle East and Africa, collaborating with NGOs in financial roles. These experiences not only enabled him to support impactful causes but also offered abundant chances for personal development and introspection.
His philosophy on money revolves around the principle of "arigato in and arigato out," emphasizing gratitude for incoming finances and mindful spending. Tim is also an advocate of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, encouraging people to strive for financial independence, allowing them the freedom to pursue their passions and interests without constraints. The goal of this movement is to save and invest aggressively so that you can retire somewhere in your 30’s or 40’s.
Resources
// Tim van den Thillart personal website
// Linktree
// bookachoo
// Your Money or Your Life
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
This episode contains a recap of Season 6. I will share the main insights per episode and inquiry questions that you can apply to your life.
56 // Rosa Bertram on Unveiling The Magic of Travel
Inquiry: How did travel shape your perspectives on life?
57 // Mark van der Heijden on The art of conscious living
Inquiry: What type of decisions in your life would you like to make consciously?
58 // Lidia Lins on Freedom, music, and the alchemy of self-discovery
Inquiry: How would you like to express your voice and what message do you have for the world?
59 // Jasper Mutsaerts on The art of podcasting
Inquiry: Would you like start a podcast and if so, what would be the theme and intention of it?
60 // Jasper Mutsaerts on Thinking big
Inquiry: In what area of your life would you like to think bigger?
61 // Jasper Mutsaerts on Living the nomadic life
Inquiry: Do you prefer a sedentary or nomadic lifestyle?
62 // Melissa Marijnen on Conscious sales
Inquiry: To what extent do you let go of the outcome in a sales meeting?
63 // Steven Ebbers on Breathwork and transformation
Inquiry: To what extent have you integrated breathwork in your life?
64 // Adriaan Kolff on Building your personal brand
Inquiry: What are the core values of your personal brand?
65 // Jasper Mutsaerts on Finding purpose in your pain (interview by Stijn Bartelink)
Inquiry: What painful experiences have you had in your life that have shaped your purpose?
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// How can you use your heart as a guide while keeping the mind in service?
// How do you go about daring to recognize and embrace your own greatness?
// How can people be resourceful and find opportunities when they don't have a lot of finances to work with?
// What distinguishes inner and outer purpose?
// How does bonding in the family system act as a constraint on following your heart?
Key highlights:
// 22:00 - 25:00 How can you use your heart as a guide while keeping the mind in service?
// 28:00 - 32:00 How do you go about daring to recognize and embrace your own greatness?
// 54:30 - 58:00 How can people be resourceful and find opportunities when they don't have a lot of finances to work with?
// 1:18:00 - 1:23:00 What distinguishes inner and outer purpose?
// 1:25:00 - 1:31:00 How does bonding in the family system act as a constraint on following your heart?
About:
Stijn Bartelink is a conscious entrepreneur, trainer, coach, and the host of the Tijd voor Bezieling podcast. In this series, Stijn engages in meaningful conversations with guests who spark inspiration, exploring the central question, "What inspires us?"
The journey of this podcast series began in its first two episodes, where Stijn along with guests Lenette Schuijt and Rogier van Bemmel, dived deep into key topics such as, “What is inspiration?” and “How can we tap into it?”.
This episode marks the beginning of a four-part series that Stijn has started, called "voorlevers" - individuals who lead the way and visibly embody inspiration, particularly through their work or entrepreneurial pursuits.
Through Tijd voor Bezieling, Stijn has created a platform for impactful conversations, sharing valuable insights with listeners about what inspires us and ways to make a connection with them. This episode is the first in a series designed to spotlight individuals who embody inspiration in their work, starting with the story of Jasper Mutsaerts.
Resources:
// Tijd voor Bezieling Instagram
// Tijd voor Bezieling Spotify
Special thanks to Stijn Bartelink and the Tijd voor Bezieling podcast team for their work on the recording and production of this audio file.
Note: This episode is in Dutch.
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia, and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// What are the primary objective of Adriaan's founder's dinners?
// What is Adriaan's perspective on establishing a personal brand as an entrepreneur?
// In what ways has Adriaan embraced vulnerability in his role as a leader?
// What recommendations can contribute to the growth of your personal brand?
// What are some potential pitfalls in implementing a LinkedIn strategy?
Key highlights:
// 2:10 – 5:10 What are the primary objective of Adriaan's founder's dinners?
// 5:38 – 8:02 What is Adriaan's perspective on establishing a personal brand as an entrepreneur?
// 14:08 – 16:08 In what ways has Adriaan embraced vulnerability in his role as a leader?
// 21:20 – 26:29 What recommendations can contribute to the growth of your personal brand?
// 34:34 – 35:33 What are some potential pitfalls in implementing a LinkedIn strategy?
About:
Adriaan Kolff is a seasoned entrepreneur originally from the Netherlands and currently living in the entrepreneurial hub of New York. He has recently started a founders dinner series in New York, where he gathers a maximum of 10 people per dinner, held monthly, to foster a community and to spark new connections. In this episode, Adriaan emphasizes the significance of his mantra, "Start, start, start". He says,” You will get into it, and when you do, don't hold anything back. Remember that building your personal brand takes time, and you should enjoy the ride”.
With a global perspective shaped by his ventures in Kyiv, Ukraine, and his current base in New York, Adriaan has co-founded four recruitment businesses, leaving a notable mark with companies like MatchHR and Pantala.
Through his daily posts on entrepreneurship and productivity, he shares the highs and lows of his journey, highlighting the time it takes to build a personal brand. Adriaan's story is one of resilience, passion, and a commitment to inspiring others on their entrepreneurial adventures, encouraging them to savor the journey and boldly step outside their comfort zones.
Resources:
// Matchr
// 24 The Planet
// Adriaan Kolff Instagram
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia, and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// Why is breathwork relevant for individuals undergoing transitions?
// What does your authentic self mean?
// Why do people feel scared to leave their jobs from a breathwork point of view?
// How can breathwork help you open your mind to new opportunities?
// What is the role of community in the process of transformation?
Key highlights:
// 2:43 - 4:14 Why is breathwork relevant for individuals undergoing transitions?
// 6:50 - 8:35 What does your authentic self mean?
// 14:30 - 17:15 Why do people feel scared to leave their jobs from a breathwork point of view?
// 18: 30 - 21:15 How can breathwork help you open your mind to new opportunities?
// 43:11 - 45:05 What is the role of community in the process of transformation?
About:
Steven is a full-time breathwork teacher and facilitator with a diverse background in psychology, the start-up and tech worlds, and personal development. Steven approaches life as one grand experiment as the main breathwork facilitator at our Vision Retreats in Portugal.
His mission is to guide individuals in questioning their reality and reconnecting with their "Simple-Self,". Steven emphasizes the importance of getting closer to what's real, embracing the present moment with "safety" as the guiding principle.
In Steven's transformative work, the breath takes center stage. He views our breath as a direct link to what is alive within us, whether it's joy, stress, or fear. The breath becomes an unfiltered expression of our inner state.
Most recently, Steven has just filmed his new Breathlife video course live from Costa Rica, summarising his learnings over the last couple of years. It dives deep into topics such as the nervous system, your window of tolerance, the mechanics of breathing, the importance of balancing oxygen levels and carbon dioxide, and includes numerous breathing exercises.
Resources:
// Breathlife - Breathwork in London and Online
// Breathwork video course
// Breathlife Instagram
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// What are Melissa’s key takeaways from ISTA?
// What are tips and tricks for conscious sales?
// How does Melissa address barriers with sales?
// What steps can you take to fully prepare for a present conversation?
// What are some helpful tips for managing financial stress?
Key highlights:
// 2:21 - 4:22 What are Melissa’s key takeaways from ISTA?
// 11:20 - 21:00 What are tips and tricks for conscious sales?
// 21:40 - 23:38 What steps can you take to fully prepare for a present conversation?
// 24:40 - 26:35 How does Melissa address barriers with sales?
// 36:02 - 38:10 What are some helpful tips for managing financial stress?
About:
Melissa is a dynamic entrepreneur wearing multiple hats as a trainer, coach, love and relationships expert. With a passion for books and a pioneering spirit, Melissa’s current focus is on conscious sales. Recently, Melissa has revisited level 1 and 2 at ISTA, drawing inspiration from ISTA and Buddhism to incorporate a unique and pragmatic touch into her sales approach.
Melissa’s approach to conscious sales is characterized by three key features. Approach sales in a very mission driven way, not so much a money driven way, emphasizing being fully engaged in conversations in the present moment, and leaving your ego at the door to become someone that the other person needs.
From May 8th to 13th, Melissa will be guiding and supporting participants at our Vision Retreat in Portugal, tailored for Trainers, Coaches and Consultants. One of her focuses during this time will be on conscious sales, believing that these specific types of groups bring a fresh outside-in perspective that many individuals and organizations need.
Her mission is clear; to support these groups in attracting more clients and making connections with big organizations.
If you would like to learn more about what Melissa has to offer, feel free to reach out and send her a message on Instagram.
Resources:
// Melissa’s website
// Melissa’s instagram
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// What is the history of nomadism ?
// Why have I decided to live a nomadic life?
// What are some pros and cons of nomadism?
// What are some tips and tricks to live a nomadic lifestyle?
Key highlights:
// 3:06 - 7:28 What is the history of nomadism?
// 7:53 - 13:08 Why have I decided to live a nomadic life?
// 27:41 - 31: 55 What are some pros and cons of nomadism?
// 32:00 - 33:06 What are some tips and tricks to live a nomadic lifestyle?
About:
Throughout our human journey, we've mostly been nomadic, spending about 98% of our time living on the move. The shift towards settling down happened when agriculture came into play, tying us to one place and bringing animals into our domestic circles. Now, an overwhelming 99.5% of us call one spot home.
Let's break down the nomadic lifestyle into three types: the traditional nomadic communities who journey together, the tech-savvy digital nomads, and the worldly-wise global elites. A nomad is essentially someone who thrives on the journey, going from place to place. So, when we say "nomadic," we're talking about any lifestyle that's all about constant movement and change.
Whether it's in traditional communities, tech-savvy digital nomads, or the jet-setting global elite, we're all still navigating our way through the diverse landscapes of life.
Resources:
// The ancient origins of the new nomads
// The New Nomads
// Três Bandeiras
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// Why am I passionate about this topic?
// What are some experiences that have helped me to think bigger?
// 10 tips & trick for thinking bigger
Key highlights:
// 1:18 - 3:52 Why am I passionate about this topic?
// 4:05 - 21:47 10 tips & trick for thinking bigger
About:
My journey into embracing thinking big is a topic that holds a special place in my heart. It all began at McKinsey 10 years ago, where I engaged in a project with THNK (The Amsterdam School of Creative Leadership). At THNK I attended a session on “Thinking big” by Bas Verhart and Menno van Dijk. An example of how I applied this: During the challenging times of COVID-19 in the Netherlands, we initiated the "Thank You Caretakers" campaign, allowing people to express gratitude to 100,000 healthcare workers. The goal was to showcase these messages on live screens in hospitals. Through thinking big, we successfully collaborated with the advertising agency IRIS, incorporating billboards and television commercials.
Here are my tips that have helped me think bigger:
1) Sometimes, accomplishing bigger things is surprisingly easier.
2) Media outlets are more receptive when you present a grand plan.
3) Understand that everything you see was once invented by someone. This realization can profoundly shift your perspective on life.
4) Ask yourself, "What can I achieve in 6 months that I thought would take 10 years?"
5) Never assume someone is too busy to make time for you.
6) When reaching out to someone, opt for an informal message rather than a formal one.
7) There is an abundance of resources and funding in the world.
8) Identify the dream that truly intimidates you, and lean into it.
9) Add a zero to your goals – dare to think ten times bigger.
10) Reflect on where you set your limits and understand their origin.
Bonus: Be selective regarding what type of thoughts you believe.
Resources:
// The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
// The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwarts
// 5 Lifelong lessons from The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// What are some insights and tips for beginners on the art of podcasting?
// What is the next Soul Kitchen retreat?
Key highlights:
// 3:55 - 15:09 What are some insights and tips for beginners on the art of podcasting?
// 15:10 - 15:54 What is the next Soul Kitchen retreat?
About:
As a chef I interview people that inspire me in a search for the flavours of the intangible. In the Soul Kitchen you can find recipes for life from icons of history (Rosa Parks), TED speakers (Jacqueline Way), world record holders (Arjan Dwarshuis), renowned teachers (Eric Edmeades) and people like you and me. Through a dash of the mystical with a pinch of the practical, I thrive to empower people to live their quest. In this episode, I will be sharing the tips that were instrumental for me when I first started podcasting, and outline the strategies that proved most helpful in my early journey.
From finding your purpose, to embracing your imperfections, and learning on the go, to learning to never assume that the guest will say no to your invitation, and remember, the sky's the limit.
Resources:
// Trainers and Coaches retreat
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
Key highlights:
// What does Libertad or Freedom signify to Lidia?
// What is the key question Lidia holds as a musician?
// How does Lidia define medicine music?
// What is Lidia’s vision for her music in the future?
// What is Lidia’s recipe for life?
About:
Lidia Lins, a Brazilian artist based in Portugal who embraces her roles as a scientist, yoga teacher, coach, and artist. Most recently Lidia has just released her album “Libertad” meaning freedom and sang in front of world leaders at the COP28 in Dubai this year. Her latest album is about letting go of something that might be holding you back, opening your heart and finding your authentic self.
Lidia's early fascination with human behaviour led her to a scientific education, but a turning point in her life prompted a transition into coaching and yoga, where she uniquely blends scientific knowledge with spiritual insights. As a mental health coach, Lidia empowers individuals to lead balanced lives, drawing from her scientific background to implement empirically tested methods for stress reduction and burnout prevention. Additionally, her music, influenced by shamanic tribes and personal experiences, creates a heart-to-heart connection with audiences, offering a captivating experience that aligns with her vision for personal growth and self-discovery.
From a scientist's pursuit of facts to a holistic approach to well-being through coaching, yoga, and soulful artistic expressions. Lidia's mission is to guide others in aligning their lives with their true selves, providing a unique perspective that bridges the gap between science and spirituality. Her work invites individuals to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery, finding balance, and living authentically in a fast-paced world.
Resources:
// Lidia Lins website
// Libertad Concert
// Lidia Lins - YouTube channel
// Lidia Lins Instagram
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// How did Mark embark on the journey toward inner peace?
// What were the key lessons Mark learnt from his experiences as The Backpacker Intern?
// What is the underlying mission driving Mmm Cacao, the conscious company co-founded by Mark?
// What insights and wisdom did Mark gain from the Sacred Sons?
// What is Mark's recipe for life?
Key Highlights:
// 9:04 - 13:36 What were the key lessons Mark learnt from his experiences as The Backpacker Intern?
// 22:33 - 25:55 What is the mission of Conscious 500?
// 39:10 - 42:25 What significance does Sacred Sons hold for Mark?
// 1:01:29 - 1:07:02 What is the story and mission behind Mmm Cacao?
// 1:18:58 - 1:19:34 What is Mark's recipe for life?
About:
Mark, a seasoned advertising professional from Amsterdam, took a bold turn in his career to become 'The Backpacker Intern.' This marked the beginning of an extensive global journey, covering 27 countries across 7 continents, a departure from his seven-year stint in the advertising world.
Recognized by The White House as a Top 100 Most Influential Travel Blogger, Mark's work has been featured in well-known publications such as Adweek, MTV, and Entrepreneur. His travels not only opened his eyes to a wider view of the world but also sparked a curiosity in practical areas like consciousness, meditation, sound healing, and martial arts.
This phase led Mark to create Conscious 500 on 11/11 2023, a growth network that unites 500 conscious leaders aiming to improve businesses for the greater good—an alternative to the Fortune 500. Conscious 500 encompasses a diverse range of change-makers from artists to CEO’s and entrepreneurs, well-being directors and public speakers. Conscious 500 envisions a ripple effect of positive change- from the personal lives of its members to their interactions with others and the business they lead.
Mark's influence extends further with the co-founding of Mmm Cacao, an innovative company addressing the growing mental health crisis. They tackle this issue through the innovative use of pure cacao and mindful Sound journeys, offering unique solutions to modern day challenges.
During his spare time, you can spot him operating as Mark Peace, extending creative consultancy with a sonic touch for individuals and brands eager to elevate their business significantly.
Resources:
// Conscious 500
// Mark Peace
// Mmm Cacao
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// What inspired Rosa to write "The Magic of Travel"?
// How has it been living in a family surrounded by writers?
// What role does nature play in Rosa’s life, particularly in the context of her travels?
// How does Rosa handle feelings of loneliness while travelling?
// What is Rosa’s recipe for life?
Key highlights:
// 3:40 - 8:18 What inspired Rosa to write "The Magic of Travel"?
// 19:30 - 21:21 What role does nature play in Rosa’s life, particularly in the context of her travels?
// 23:25 - 26:50 What has travel taught Rosa about minimalism?
// 48:50 - 50:24 How does Rosa handle feelings of loneliness while travelling?
// 56:55 - 58:25 What is Rosa’s recipe for life?
About:
Rosa Bertram, someone who weaves the spirit of adventure with the art of conscious living. Formerly the Editor-in-chief and the compelling voice behind BEDROCK, a renowned Dutch online magazine delving into the realms of body, mind, and green living, Rosa now resides in a quaint tiny house in Portugal.
Rosa's most recent work is her debut book, "The Magic of Travel," which explores how people can question society norms and live more conscious, liberated, and fulfilling lives through travel. Through referencing the insights of scientists, philosophers, and psychologists, Rosa offers a grounded viewpoint on the illusive "magic of travel."
Having previously served as the host of both "The Bedrock Talks" and "Bedrock Meets" podcasts, Rosa engages in conversations that mirror the themes of BEDROCK magazine. These discussions encompass consciousness, happiness, work-life balance, sustainability, nutrition, and climate change. In her podcast journey, she has had the privilege of engaging in conversations with legends such as Max Strom and Jan Geurtz.
Rosa, a dreamer at heart, imagines herself sailing across the globe and navigating its waters. Beyond her desire to sail, Rosa is the driving force behind Surf Skate Algarve, which offers the excitement of surf skating, a form of skating to the stunning Algarve region of Portugal.
Resources:
// Order the Magie van reizen
// Rosa Bertram Instagram
// Bedrock Magazine
// Surf Skate Algarve
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
This episode contains a Recap of Season 5. I will share the main insights per episode and inquiry questions that you can apply to your life.
47 // Nicky and Niklas on The intersection of yoga and slacklining
Inquiry: What are some fears that you have in your life that you still want to face?
Inquiry: In which area in your life do you want to dream bigger?
48 // Helene Spork on Being vs doing and finding balance and meaning in life
Inquiry: How can you be a little more and do a little less?
49 // Georgia Blatchford on Designing your life: how to create a life on your own terms
Inquiry: How could you design the life of your dreams?
Inquiry: What daily practice would you like to have?
50 // Tim van den Thillart on Dreaming big with bookachoo
Inquiry: How would you like to make a positive impact on the world?
51 // Carlijn Nelissen on Your recipe for a good day
Inquiry: How does your dream day look like and what changes do you want to make to your daily life to live your days on purpose?
52 // Suzy Palmer on IFS, Integration, and Building a Retreat Center with Community - on A Path to Harmony
Inquiry: What type of internal voice do you have right now?
53 // Nanneke Landman on A journey of yoga and film
Inquiry: How would you like to balance your life and what activities do you want to combine in your life?
54 // Nikki Trott on The essence of conscious business
Inquiry: How can you bring consciousness to your business and what type of conscious enterprise would you like to start?
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
The meeting point of those whose journey never ends.
We invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Explore our Instagram page, listen to the podcast, join your Familia and immerse yourself in the transformative atmosphere of our Vision retreats nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. If you enjoyed the podcast, your ratings and reviews would be greatly appreciated!
Come, be part of (y)our journey.
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// What is Medicine festival, and what was your experience like when you spoke there?
// Why is surrendering so important in everything you do?
// How do you strike a balance between planning and spontaneity?
// What was the transition like going from the fashion world to becoming a conscious entrepreneur?
// What is Nikki's recipe for life?
Key Highlights:
// 3:53 - 7:50 What is Medicine festival, and what was your experience like when you spoke there?
// 8:00 - 13:11 What was the transition like going from the fashion world to becoming a conscious entrepreneur?
// 24:37 - 25:17 How do you strike a balance between planning and spontaneity?
// 34:20 - 37:20 What significance does courage hold in our lives?
// 55:06 - 56:28 What is Nikki's recipe for life?
About:
Nikki, a Londoner now residing in Amsterdam wears multiple hats as an entrepreneur, public speaker, writer and the host of the Going Conscious Podcast. Notably, she is the founding partner of Barefoot Ventures and is the visionary behind Conscious Accelerator.
Nikki's unwavering commitment revolves around reshaping the way we conduct business to leave a positive mark on the world. Her advocacy centers on amplifying the voices of individuals from diverse backgrounds. She identifies three core principles as the pillars of genuine success and a lasting legacy: consciousness, collaboration, and community. These principles guide her mission, both now and into the future.
The Going Conscious Podcast is your weekly source of inspiring conversations with entrepreneurs, scholars, and catalysts for change. These guests have undergone significant transformations, leaving unfulfilling lives behind to discover purpose-driven success in today's evolving landscape.
Conscious Accelerator serves as a hub where visionaries unite to catalyze personal and global transformation through conscious business practices. This initiative collaborates with established brands that share aligned values, assisting them in navigating transformative journeys.
Barefoot Ventures pioneers a new frontier in finance, channeling capital into profitable enterprises that drive regeneration for both humanity and the planet. Barefoot Ventures offers steadfast support to purpose-driven companies, helping them not only thrive and prosper but also create lasting and meaningful impact.
Resources:
// Barefoot Ventures
// Going Conscious Podcast
// Conscious Accelerator
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
We invite you to follow our Insta page and to check out our Vision retreats in Ericeira, Portugal. And if you enjoy the podcast we would appreciate it if you rate and review it :-)
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// What led Nanneke to pursue yoga and film?
// What benefits can breathwork offer you?
// How can you begin practicing yoga, breathwork, and meditation?
// How have Nanneke’s geographical movements impacted her?
// What is Nanneke’s recipe for life?
Key highlights:
// 4:44 - 8:20 What led Nanneke to explore yoga and filmmaking?
// 24:00 - 25:33 What is the meaning of hosting a retreat for Nanneke?
// 28:06 - 30:33 How can someone begin their journey with yoga, breathwork, and meditation?
// 47:07 - 52:37 What significance do Nanneke's relocations hold for her?
// 59:10 - 1:00:30 What is Nanneke’s recipe for life?
About:
Nanneke embarked on her spiritual journey in 2008, driven by a desire for grounding and a deeper connection with her body. This led her to explore yogic philosophy and enroll in a Raja Yoga teacher training. During this training, she was introduced to the practices of Pranayama and Yogic Breathing, which captivated her.
After a year, Nanneke felt the need to further incorporate physicality into her practice, prompting her to pursue a 4-year Hatha Yoga teacher training. This comprehensive training program encompassed Ayurvedic Principles, Massage, and Prana, providing her with a well-rounded understanding of these disciplines. Additionally, she further expanded her expertise by completing a Yin Yoga teacher training and undertaking various breathwork courses.
Over the years, Nanneke has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field. Since 2017, she has chosen to focus primarily on breathwork and tantra, harnessing her expertise to offer transformative experiences to others. Her offerings include pranayama sessions, circular breathing techniques, breath training, and the cultivation of pelvic floor awareness.
In addition to her dedication to the practice and teaching of yoga and breathwork, Nanneke has also been involved in the world of film. She currently works as Head of Development at the documentary production company Scenery. Some notable films she has contributed to include "Redbad", “Spaceship Earth, “Ruud Gullit, and the Mysteries of Ancient Eqypt” and "Human playground" on Netflix.
Nanneke is also the founder of Breathbase. Breathbase offers a comprehensive range of workshops, classes, training programs, and retreats that are dedicated to cultivating breath awareness. Through her profound understanding of breathwork and her commitment to spiritual growth, Nanneke continues to support others in discovering greater self-awareness and embodiment.
Resources:
// Breathbase
// The overview effect
// Scenery
// Human playground on Netflix
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
We invite you to follow our Insta page and to check out our Vision retreats in Ericeira, Portugal. And if you enjoy the podcast we would appreciate it if you rate and review it :-)
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// What is the collective vision for Casa Eira?
// What are the six steps of Internal Family Systems?
// Why is Integration important?
// What is involved in identifying Grounded Facilitators?
// What is Suzy’s recipe for life?
Key highlights:
// 5:40 - 9:14 What is the collective vision for Casa Eira?
// 34:40 - 36:36 What are the six steps of Internal Family Systems?
// 51:35 - 56:23 Why is Integration important?
// 56:30 - 1:00:00 What is involved in identifying Grounded Facilitators?
// 1:00:52 - 1:02:12 What is Suzy’s recipe for life?
About:
Suzy is a passionate community programmer and co-creator at Casa Eira, nestled in the serene landscapes of Ericeira, Portugal. With a diverse skill set, she brings a unique blend of healing modalities and practices to the community. As an Internal Family Systems Practitioner, she guides individuals on a journey of self-discovery and inner healing. Suzy's training as a Kundalini & Yin Yoga Teacher and Rebirthing Breathwork Facilitator allows her to combine movement, breath, and mindfulness with IFS sessions to promote well-being. Her deep connection to sound healing adds another layer of transformative power to her offerings.
At the heart of Suzy's work lies the principle of unity and connection. Casa Eira strives to serve its local community, situated amidst the breathtaking beauty of the ocean and sea. Suzy’s love affair with Portugal began with a visit in 2016 and led to her leaving her business in Brooklyn to co-create Casa Eira with her partner in 2020.
Beyond just a retreat center; Casa Eira aims to be a haven where individuals find solace, support, and a sense of belonging. It serves as a nurturing space where individuals can explore personal growth, ignite transformative changes, and envision a hopeful future.
Suzy's appreciation for the Internal Family Systems approach resonates in all aspects of her work. She considers the 8 C's of Self —calm, confidence, curiosity, courage, compassion, creativity, connectedness, and clarity —as essential qualities for personal growth and healing.
Through her programming and facilitation, Suzy cultivates an environment that fosters unity, connection, and personal development. From planning concerts and ecstatic dances to leading sound healing sessions and to hosting women’s circles, Suzy's commitment to meaningful community experiences shines through.
Resources:
// Imbuera - Suzy’s Website
// Casa Eira Instagram
// Gamelatron
// No Bad Parts podcast
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
We invite you to follow our Insta page and to check out our Vision retreats in Ericeira, Portugal. And if you enjoy the podcast we would appreciate it if you rate and review it :-)
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// What fears does Design Your Day address?
// What led Carlijn to create a course specifically focused on Designing Your Day?
// How does Carlijn see triggers and ego modes in relation to the aspects of pleasing and proving?
// How can you summarize the practical steps of Design Your Day?
// What is Carlijn’s recipe for life?
Key highlights:
// 2:55 - 5:33 How does Carlijn look back at the first years of her new life?
// 5:45 - 7:14 What fears does Design Your Day address?
// 24:41 - 29:02 Why does it take so long for someone to be motivated to make a change?
// 34:36 - 37:23 How does Carlijn see triggers and ego modes in relation to the aspects of pleasing and proving?
// 51:11 - 52:20 What is Carlijn’s recipe for life?
About:
Carlijn has two Masters degrees in Organisational Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, she has dedicated her life to understanding the intricacies of human nature. Her insatiable curiosity has driven her to embark on countless adventures, deliberately crafting a life that defies societal labels and limitations. Carlijn wholeheartedly embraces the concept of self-discovery, cultivating regenerative habits. Recognizing that oneself is the most precious asset one can possess, she firmly believes in nurturing and developing it.
But her quest for growth and authenticity didn't stop there. She challenged herself to live in harmony with nature, disconnecting from the comforts of modern society for an entire year. This profound immersion taught her the value of simplicity and the importance of aligning our lives with our deepest desires.
Drawing from her expertise and personal journey, she recently launched the "Design Your Day" online course. Tailored for those seeking a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them, this program empowers participants on four transformative levels.
First, she focuses on optimizing physical well-being by enhancing fitness, nutrition, sleep, and reducing screen time. Next, we dive into the pursuit of meaning and joy, curating a life filled with activities that align with personal values and passions. Healing old patterns and beliefs becomes a daily practice through reflection, stretches, and breathwork. Finally, we explore the art of centering oneself amidst the noise of modern life, fostering inner clarity to make heart-centered decisions.
Embark on a journey to align your daily actions and unfold your dreams. Use the code "SoulKitchen10" for an exclusive 10% discount. Don't miss out on this opportunity to nourish your soul and embrace personal growth. Join the retreat or online course today!
Resources:
// On. Purpose 5-day Retreat
// On. Purpose Studio
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
We invite you to follow our Insta page and to check out our Vision retreats in Ericeira, Portugal. And if you enjoy the podcast we would appreciate it if you rate and review it :-)
Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// What is Tim’s dream for bookachoo?
// What are some of the obstacles to building a search engine?
// How has Tim’s experience with geographical relocation been?
// In what ways has public speaking influenced Tim’s Life?
// What is Tim’s recipe for life?
Key highlights:
// 3:38 - 4:45 What is Tim’s recipe for life?
// 7:16 - 10:00 What is Tim’s big dream for bookachoo?
// 11:10 - 11:45 What are some of the obstacles of building a search engine?
// 29:20 - 31:33 What have been key insights from working in Central Africa?
// 53:22 - 56:09 Why is language one of Tim’s passions?
About:
Tim, the founder of bookachoo, a travel company that is revolutionizing the way we explore the world. Based in Spain, Tim is a true transit enthusiast with an unwavering passion for improving the travel experience. His ultimate dream with bookachoo is to save one million flights within the next decade.
But Tim's interests don't stop at travel. He is also an avid language learner, constantly immersing himself in new linguistic adventures. Alongside that, Tim is a devoted soccer fan and has even studied econometrics, showing his diverse range of passions and academic pursuits.
Tim's journey has taken him to central Africa, where he worked with various NGOs in a financial capacity. These experiences not only allowed him to contribute to meaningful causes but also provided ample opportunities for personal growth and reflection.
One of Tim's core beliefs is that life is about exploration and experimentation. Read a few recipes, try a few recipes out but at one moment stop looking at the cooking book and start creating your own recipes. Get really immersed in it. At one moment put them aside, summarize what you get from it and cherry pick from them and create your own recipe. He acknowledges that this process often involves stepping out of one's comfort zone and courageously sharing one's story with the world.
Resources:
// Tim van den Thillart LinkedIn
// bookachoo
// Tim van den Thillart Twitter
// imageofthecity
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Jasper
What you will learn:
// What is New Earth leadership?
// How can you create a life on your own terms?
// What motivated Georgia to move to Tulum, and how has it impacted her life?
// Why is practicing self-love crucial for overall well-being?
// What is Georgia’s recipe for life?
Key highlights:
// 1:48 - 5:05 How did Georgia's geographical movement impact her life now in Tulum?
// 17:47 - 21:22 Why is consistency so important in your journey?
// 28:37 - 34:14 What does New Earth mean to Georgia?
// 36:25 - 40:03 How can you embody New Earth more daily?
// 1:02:31 - 1:03:56 What is Georgia's recipe for life?
About:
Georgia Blatchford is a remarkable individual, encompassing the roles of a mystic healer, world traveler, consciousness coach, and leadership alchemist. She specializes in working one-on-one with professionals and healers who are seeking to fully embody their purpose. In her earlier career, Georgia excelled as a financial strategist in Silicon Valley and as an investment banker on Wall Street, where she graduated from Yale University.
What sets Georgia apart is her unique approach, which combines quantum coaching and energetic alchemy. Through this blend, she empowers others to break free from low-vibration cycles and embrace the consciousness of the New Earth. Despite managing demanding and high-performance roles, Georgia recognized that her achievements came at the expense of her health and overall joy. This realization prompted her to embark on a transformative journey of self-exploration, delving deeply into spirituality and committing herself to personal growth.
On this path, Georgia dedicated herself to regulating her nervous system, integrating her shadow aspects, releasing old patterns, and forging connections with both her inner and outer divinity. Each step she took in this process has had a profound impact, resulting in newfound freedom, joy, vibrancy, and improved health.
Georgia's ultimate vision is to cultivate a world where everyone thrives and experiences true freedom. As a conscious leader, she embodies this frequency with unwavering integrity. Through sustained effort and humility, Georgia is committed to making a positive impact and contributing to the creation of a better world for all.
Resources:
// Georgia Blatchford
// Georgia Blatchford Instagram
// A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose
// Georgia Blatchford - Alchemical Leadership
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What you will learn:
// What is the difference between being and doing?
// What is Helene’s view on trauma in today’s society?
// How can family constellations help you relieve trauma?
// What are some steps to move from conditional love to unconditional love?
// What is Helene’s recipe for life?
Key highlights:
// 2:02 - 9:48 What is the difference between doing and being?
// 22:40 - 28:42 What is the role of trauma in society?
// 31:40 - 33:40 What is evidence-based living?
// 42:53 - 43:28 What is Helene's recipe for life?
// 47:58 - 50:13 What is the relationship between money and love?
About:
Helene Spork is the founder of Get In Place, a coaching company with a mission to help people find their right position in life - to feel safe, loved, and on track. Her life's mission is to make 1,000,000 people smile in a day through her coaching or the stories she shares. Helene's belief is that every person desires to have a sense of belonging, be it in their family, among friends, or at work, in order to thrive, experience joy, and wear a smile on their face.
Helene's passion for storytelling has been a lifelong pursuit. She loves to write stories about the planet, society, and mankind's struggles with feeling out of place and getting into place. Her stories are relatable and often strike a chord with readers who recognize similar struggles in their own lives. Helene's storytelling skills have earned her a reputation as a captivating speaker, and she has given talks on a range of topics.
Helene's coaching style is supportive and nurturing, and she creates a safe space for her clients to explore their feelings and beliefs. Helene has a deep understanding of the mind-body connection and how it can affect our physical and emotional health. She draws on a range of modalities, including family constellations to help guide her client’s journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
Resources:
// Get In Place
// Kula Community
// Braiding Sweetgrass
// Earth Emotions
// Rumi: Bridge to the Soul: Journeys into the Music and Silence of the Heart
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Jasper
What you will learn:
// What is slacklining?
// How can you overcome your fears and conquer any challenge that comes your way?
// How can yoga help you break past your limits?
// What life-changing benefits can a traditional ayahuasca ceremony offer?
// What are Nicky and Niklas recipes for life?
Key highlights:
// 2:48 - 4:00 What is slacklining?
// 6:07 - 10:20 What are some techniques for conquering your fears?
// 31:34 - 37:50 How can the concept of the "busyness trap" be approached?
// 46:30 - 47:28 What is Niklas's recipe for life?
// 47:38 - 48:37 What is Nicky's recipe for life?
About:
Nicky Schaefer is a dedicated yoga meditation instructor with a mission to impact people's lives positively by sharing her passion for meditation, yoga, and coaching. She encourages people to explore their inner selves without resorting to strong medicine like ayahuasca, emphasizing the importance of introspection and self-awareness.
Niklas Winter is an extreme sports enthusiast, aspiring coach, and adventure aficionado who believes in confronting one's fears. He discovered the transformative power of slacklining in 2008, and it has since become more than a sport; it's a lifestyle and a mindset of limitless possibilities. He is also the former world record holder for high-altitude slacklining.
Following an ayahuasca ceremony, Niklas was inspired to join a coaching program called Being True to You. The program aims to guide people on a journey to rediscover their authentic selves and overcome addiction with the help of psychedelics. It is a deeply personal experience that is tailored to each individual. The program values truthfulness, compassion, integrity, and excellence.
Nicky and Niklas share a common desire to help people heal and grow, and they envision a future where they return to Sacha Wasi in Ecuador to offer their services as a yoga and meditation teachers and coaches, respectively.
Resources:
// Ted talk Finding the right balance in extreme sports
// Sacha Wasi
// Being True to you
// nilaya-yoga.de.
// Niklas Winter YouTube
// NickyNilaya Yoga
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This episode contains a Recap of Season 4. I will share the main insights per episode and inquiry questions that you can apply to your life.
Episode 34 // Dave Feldman on Virtues, a new lens and language
Inquiry: Which virtue is important to you in your life?
Episode // 35 Fabian-Carlos Guhl on The importance of exploring our inner world and service to others
Inquiry: What type of volunteering role could you play?
Episode 36 // Iris Nekeman on Walking the talk and regenerative living
Inquiry: To what extent do you live a regenerative life?
Episode 37 // Dr. Scott Irwin on The healing power of ayahuasca and accepting life
Inquiry: What parts of your life haven’t you fully accepted?
Episode 38 // Jasper Mutsaerts on Social entrepreneurship at Okayama University in Japan
Inquiry: Do you have the desire to set up a social enterprise?
Episode 39 // Jonny Miller on Following your curiosity and the descent to soul
Inquiry: To what extent do you follow your curiosity?
Episode 40 // Jasper Mutsaerts on Envision Festival and Soul Kitchen Vision retreats
Inquiry: To what extent have you already stepped into your life vision, and what does this vision look like?
Episode 41 // Curawaka on Noku Mana and exploring the transformative power of music
Inquiry: What role does music play in your life?
Episode 42 // Pascale and Mo on The Art of Adventure
Inquiry: What type of adventure would you still like to pursue in your life?
Episode 43 // Adriaan Kolff on Empowering yourself through goal setting and taking accountability
Inquiry: What is your most important goal over the next year?
Episode 44 // Andra Coros and Andra Zaia on The RESET experience
Inquiry: To what extent might you benefit from a full reset?
Episode 45 // Max Stossel on Words That Move
Inquiry: To what extent are you an artist?
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What you will learn:
// What was the journey to becoming a poet like?
// What are Words That Move?
// Can psychedelics have a direct influence on your creative work?
// What is Social Awakening?
// What is Max’s Recipe for life?
Key highlights:
// 2:05 - 3:00 What has Max's journey to becoming a professional poet been like?
// 7:34 - 9:00 What is the meaning behind Words That Move?
// 12:20 - 16:10 What is Max's vision for technology?
// 26:25 - 32:38 What role do communities play in Max's life?
// 49:30 - 50:37 What is Max's recipe for life?
About:
Max Stossel is an acclaimed poet, filmmaker, and speaker who has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top storytellers of the year. With a background in social media strategy, Max has worked with multinational brands and played a role in designing notification structures that can be distracting, a topic he now raises awareness about.
Max's performances showcase his poetry in various settings, from theatres to corporate events. His latest one-man show, "Words That Move," takes the audience on a poetic journey that provides a range of perspectives, encouraging us to see the world through different eyes. He covers topics such as heartbreak, consciousness, social media, politics, and the emotional state of our world.
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Max is the founder and CEO of Social Awakening, a program dedicated to supporting teens, schools, and parents in navigating the digital world. He is passionate about educating people on the impact of social media on our lives and creating resources to help manage that impact. His unique perspective on the role of technology in our homes, schools, and society is much needed in today's world.
Resources:
// Words That Move
// Max Stossel
// What Do You Do? Max Stossel
// Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
// The Egg - A Short Story
// Max Stossel Twitter
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Jasper
What you will learn:
// What is the RESET experience?
// What does purpose mean to Andra Coros and Andra Zaia?
// What is the significance of silent meditation?
// What is Andra Coros' recipe for life?
// What is Andra Zaia’s recipe for life?
Key highlights:
// 3:45 - 7:20 What is the RESET experience?
// 28:10 - 32:26 Who is the RESET experience perfect for?
// 37:43 - 43:13 How does Andra Coros and Andra Zaia define purpose?
// 1:02:10 - 1:03:32 What is Andra Coros's recipe for life?
// 1:03:44 - 1:05:48 What is Andra Zaia's recipe for life?
About:
Andra Coros is the founder of Madame Reset. As a dedicated spiritual seeker, Andra is constantly evolving into the person that life wants her to be. She sees herself as both a student and a teacher, with a deep understanding that she knows everything and nothing all at once. Andra has come to believe that being a jack of all trades is far more valuable than being a master of just one.
Andra Zaia is a holistic healing facilitator whose path started with an in-depth exploration of nutrition science 14 years ago. Her master's degree in this area gave her a strong foundation for understanding the body's intricate biochemistry and how numerous things, particularly food, affect our general well-being.
Andra started practicing yoga around seven years ago, originally as a means to center herself and ease physical pain, but soon realized the spiritual and transformational benefits of this practice.
Together they will be hosting a 30-day RESET experience. The RESET experience is an immersive one-month self-discovery retreat set amidst the lush, natural beauty of Costa Rica's jungle. For 30 transformative days in September, you will be surrounded by a diverse community of healers, teachers, artists, shamans, and mentors, all working together to help you reset your nervous system and realign your energies. Through this powerful experience, you will rediscover your true essence, gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and your place in the world.
The retreat is perfect for you to quietly RESET your mind, RESET all your stored away emotions, RESET your body by experimenting with stretching and coming into the flow and being mindful of energy moving, and RESET your spirit by connecting through cacao ceremonies, shamanic journeys, tarot readings, and nature immersion session. This comprehensive approach will enable you to reset your energy levels and forge a deeper connection with your inner self, leaving you feeling renewed and refreshed.
Resources:
// Madame Reset
// RESET Experience
// RESET retreat manifesto
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Jasper
What you will learn:
// How does sharing everything publicly help you?
// How does the power of accountability work?
// What is it like running an ultra-marathon?
// What is Adriaan's recipe for life?
// How do you start to make investment decisions?
Key highlights:
// 13:30 - 18:14 How does sharing everything publicly impact you?
// 19:30 - 24:24 Does sharing your goals publicly help you achieve them and make you happier?
// 27:48 - 30:48 What is it like to run an ultra-marathon?
// 31:10 - 32:32 What is Adriaan's recipe for life?
// 35:30 - 38:40 What is it like living in New York as an entrepreneur?
About Adriaan Kolff:
Adriaan Kolff is a motivational speaker, Burning Man enthusiast, and serial entrepreneur having co-founded 4 different recruitment businesses in the last 8 years. His most noticeable companies include MatchHR and Pantala.
Adriaan has had the opportunity to travel extensively across the globe, starting his adventure by residing in the Netherlands, embarking on a business venture in Kyiv, Ukraine, and eventually finding a home as a serial entrepreneur in the vibrant city of New York.
Pantala is a recruitment agency that connects software developers in South Africa with remote opportunities worldwide. Adhering to four key principles, they help job seekers find a company they can be proud of, work on projects they love, earn a salary that makes them smile, and work 100% remotely. The name "Pantala," meaning dragonfly in Latin, symbolizes the world's endless opportunities for talented people.
MatchHR provides embedded sourcing and recruitment teams for scale-ups and large enterprises. As a fully remote company, they work with top talent from around the world, from early-stage start-ups to global enterprises like Miro, Fairmoney, Grammarly, and TikTok.
Adriaan is passionate about stepping outside your comfort zone and embracing change and personal growth. He shares his journey and inspires others through his daily posts on entrepreneurship, business, and personal profile.
He also firmly believes that posting your goals publicly online will help you take accountability and reach your goals.
Resources:
// Adriaan Kolff
// Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology
// The Eighth Life
// MatchHR
// Pantala
// Adriaan Kolff Medium Blog
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Jasper
What you will learn:
// What is the Art of Adventure?
// What are some of Pascale’s highlights as a journalist?
// How to start a successful YouTube channel?
// What is Pascale’s recipe for life?
// What is Mo’s recipe for life?
Key highlights:
// 2:27 - 6:00 What is the Art of Adventure?
// 8:40 - 9:36 What is it like to go on adventures at a later stage in your life?
// 24:00 - 26:31 What was the transition from a newsroom to an adventurer like?
// 34:24 - 37:03 What are some key tips to start a successful YouTube channel?
// 41:26 - 45:05 What are Pascale's and Mo's recipes for life?
About:
Meet Pascale and Mo, the dynamic duo behind the Art of Adventure. Mo, a native of Pittsburgh, was drawn to the city's luminous Steel City skyline. His art is a vibrant tapestry of color and movement, filling in the gaps where there's a void. Whether capturing the energy of sports, the pulse of the city, or the ebb and flow of water, Mo's mission is always the same, to leave his audience with a smile and a resounding "wow". On the other hand, Pascale is a five-time Emmy award-winning journalist, an Edward R. Murrow Award winner, and a seasoned explorer, storyteller, and digital creator.
She has a passion for inspiring and empowering others, and her latest adventure involves transitioning from leading a team of 90 in a bustling newsroom to a full-time adventurer. For Pascale and Mo, the Art of Adventure is about experiences. Their upcoming grand adventure is a culmination of all the experiences that have shaped them individually and as a team.
Together they are adventurers and travel documentarians who spend many hours exploring the springs and waterways around the state of Florida. Their "Top 5" list of travel destinations and their "Pro Tips" for each adventure are what they are most well-known for.
Resources:
// LeRoy Neiman
// The Hero’s Journey Joseph Campbell
// MobaricksArt
// Art of Adventure with Pascale and Mo
// Mo’s Instagram
// Pascale’s Instagram
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Jasper
What you will learn:
// Who are Curawaka?
// What is Curawaka’s mission for the world?
Key highlights:
// 2:56 - 4:33 Who are Curawaka and what do they stand for?
// 5:10 - 12:50 Curawaka Noku Mana.
About Curawaka:
Curawaka as a musical project was born in Brazil in 2013 by Anna Bariyani, Ariel Kushcnir, and Bola Cosmica. Since then, they have graced various concerts and events with their performances, with their first European tour in 2018 being a significant milestone.
For them, it is always a joy and a blessing to perform for a live audience, to share the medicine frequencies with a larger audience, and to use movement and music to enter into the mysteries of Spirit.
During their performances, they also offer prayers as a form of reverence. Furthermore, Curawaka actively advocates for causes that are close to their hearts, including environmentalism, indigenous rights, permaculture, access to clean water, and reforestation. They have faith in the ability of every human being to blossom into their sacred mission and grow powerful, wild, and free.
They trust in the strength and intelligence of nature, as well as the dawning of a new day.
Resources:
// Curawaka
// Curawaka Instagram
// Curawaka Spotify
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Jasper
What you will learn:
// What is the Envision Festival?
// What was Jasper’s experience like at the Envision Festival?
// What are the 5 key principles to activate your vision?
// Who is our vision retreat ideal for?
// What is the schedule behind the vision retreat?
Key highlights:
// 1:32 - 4:05 What is it like at Envision Festival?
// 4:46 - 6:14 What is needed to support people in activating their vision?
// 6:26 - 8:32 Who is our vision retreat for?
// 10:28 - 17:12 How have we designed the journey for our retreat?
// 18:25 - 18:44 How do you get in touch about the retreat?
About Envision Festival:
Envision Festival is a Utopian Jungle experience that is tucked in between the jungle and the beach. It is so much more than just a music festival thanks to an emphasis on its 7 key pillars of movement, spirituality, music, art, health, sustainability, and education.
They want to create an experience that helps us see new possibilities for life. They established a non-profit organization called Somos El Cambio, and they strongly believe that it bridges the gap between the public and private sectors and serves as an example of positive community impact for others.
They have also received A Greener Festival Award for their efforts.
In our upcoming retreat in Ericeira Portugal, we believe that we have the 5 key pillars to help you activate your vision and bring your vision into the world.
We believe that the 5 pillars are music and movement, body and breath, journey and journaling, nature and nourishment, and fun and flourishment.
Resources:
// Kula community
// Envision festival
// Vision retreats for changemakers
// International School of Temple Arts
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We invite you to follow our Insta page and to check out our Vision retreats in Ericeira, Portugal. And if you enjoy the podcast we would appreciate it if you rate and review it :-)
Pura vida,
Jasper
What will you learn:
// What was the process of becoming a podcast host?
// What is the descent to the soul?
// What are some practices to deal with anxiety in life?
// Why is paying it forward so relevant?
// What is Jonny's recipe for life?
Key highlights:
// 2:12 - 4:05 What was Jonny's process to becoming a podcast host?
// 14:02 - 18:09 What is the descent to soul?
// 25:47 - 28:15 What is the Nervous System Mastery?
// 28:48 - 30:24 How to deal with anxiety and second-guessing?
// 50:36 - 51:00 What is Jonny's recipe for life?
About Jonny Miller:
Jonny Miller, a man of many talents and passions. He is the founder of Nervous System Mastery and the host of the Curious Humans podcast. He is also a TEDx lecturer, Forbes and Huffington Post writer, adventurer, and cold-water surfer.
Curious Humans provide a place to celebrate shared inquiry, experiment with oneself, and develop embodied wisdom. Nervous System Mastery is a platform dedicated to promoting self-regulation practices that can prevent tragedies like the one he experienced with the loss of his late fiancé. His desire is to make these practices accessible to more people so that these tragedies can be avoided.
Jonny is the co-founder of Maptia, a Techstars-backed start-up that serves as a living archive of inspiring and impactful stories from around the globe, and he has mentored over 250 early-stage founders through Escape the City.
Jonny has led multi-day Emotional Resilience Masterclasses for professionals hailing from Slack, Google, Automattic, Facebook, Twitter, IDEO, Salesforce, and Harvard Business School.
Jonny's philosophy is to confront life's uncertainties head-on, and not let fear hold you back. He is a true believer in taking risks and diving into the unknown, no matter what life throws your way.
Resources:
// On Being with Krista Tippett
// Curious Humans with Jonny Miller
// The Descent to Soul by Bill Plotkin
// Nervous System Mastery
// Ted talk the gifts of grief
// Join the League of Curious Humans
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Jasper
What you will learn:
// What is social entrepreneurship?
// What are some case examples of social enterprises?
// What are the 8 practical steps to set up your social enterprise?
// What are the 3 pitfalls that typically go wrong for social entrepreneurs?
// What is ImpactHub and Earth Charter International?
Key highlights:
// 5:46 – 6:26 What is social entrepreneurship?
// 6:56 – 11:40 What are some social enterprise examples?
// 11:42 – 26:16 What are the 8 practical steps to set up your social enterprise?
// 26:52 – 28:56 What are 3 pitfalls that can go wrong for a social entrepreneur?
// 29:40 - 31:53 What is Jasper's recipe for life?
About Jasper:
Jasper has had the privilege of impacting around 500 social entrepreneurs in his career. At ImpactHub, a global network and acceleration hub for social entrepreneurs, he serves as a trainer & coach. He has had the privilege of working with Booking.comon sustainable tourism, Fashion For Good on sustainable fashion, What Design Can Do on sustainable design, and a program called the World Wildlife Fund for Nature on how to get plastic out of the ocean.
He has worked with McKinsey as a strategy consultant and has founded a travel company called Bohemian Birds which is a market leader for student travel in The Netherlands and co-founder of Scale Hub which is a co-working space for young enterprises with 8 locations in The Netherlands.
While living in Costa Rica he was working with Earth Charter International an NGO that provides an ethical framework for sustainability, leadership, and ethics.
He has a passion to help empower people to live life to the fullest and to live by their hearts.
Resources:
// On purpose with Jay Shetty
// Actualized.org
// Klabu
// Awake
// Desolenator
// Seabin
// ImpactHub
// Earth Charter International
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Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// What is the role of the ayahuasca ceremony?
// Why does the integration process matter so much in the healing process of someone?
// What are some of life’s challenges that bring people to ayahuasca?
// What were some of the teachings from the locals of the Sacha Wasi community?
// What does the art of accepting life look like?
// Why has Timothy Leary been so influential on our history and culture?
Key highlights:
// 7:48 - 17:30 What is the role of an ayahuasca ceremony and the role of integration?
// 22:12 - 24:45 How did Dr Scott Irwin come in touch with ayahuasca?
// 40:47 - 45:30 What influence has Stanislav Grof had on Dr Scott's life?
// 53:25 - 1:00:08 What has been Dr Scott's main takeaway from the Sacha Wasi community?
// 1:10:00 - 1:12:15 What is Dr Scott's recipe for life?
About Scott Irwin:
Dr Scott Irwin is a transpersonal and integration psychologist who runs a retreat centre in Ecuador in collaboration with the Sacha Wasi community. About 30 minutes from Puyo, Ecuador, the Sacha Wasi settlement is situated between two rivers in the centre of the Amazon Rainforest. Dr Scott Irwin was instrumental in aiding in the construction of the new Sacha Wasi Tribal Learning Centre, a school for both children and adults serving the local community as well as neighbouring tribal groups, in an effort to improve the quality of life for the residents of the Sacha Wasi community.
He previously served as senior minister at the Soul Quest Ayahuasca Church of Mother Earth. Dr Scott Irwin places special emphasis on combining complementary and alternative medicine with transpersonal psychology, which includes Holotropic-style breathwork and the use of ancient plant medicines like ayahuasca. Over the course of two decades, he worked as a public health professional with more than 25,000 patients.
He is devoted to assisting his patients in undergoing profound inner development in order to live an ideal life.
Dr Scott Irwin has been featured in the popular Netflix documentary [UN] Well in season 1 episode 5. The program follows Angela Murray as she undergoes her second ayahuasca experience during a retreat at the Soul Quest Ayahuasca Church in Orlando, Florida. The program changes course and travels to Peru, where it follows some native tribes and their use of hallucinogens.
Resources:
// Stanislav Grof - Holotropic Breathing
// Soul Quest Ayahuasca Church of Mother Earth
// Ayahuasca manifesto
// Sacha Wasi
// Dying to Know: Ram Dass & Timothy Leary
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Pura vida,
Jasper
What you will learn:
// Why does Iris live a regenerative life?
// What is the difference between spiritual capital and social capital?
// What are some of the fears associated with not living the “normal life”?
// What did Iris learn from the death of her father and from family constellations?
// How did Iris experience the conference of Earth Charter International?
// What are the 8 forms of capital?
Key highlights:
// 7:30 – 12:00 What does the shift to regenerative living look like?
// 16:20 – 20:15 What are the 8 forms of capital?
// 25:05 - 26:30 How do you hold space and listen?
// 51:03 - 53:07 What is the shift from knowing to embodying?
// 1:09:00 – 1:11:02 What is Iris’s recipe for life?
About Iris Nekeman:
Iris Nekeman entered the realm of regenerative living many years ago during her Master of Science Strategic Leadership in Sweden. Throughout the years she engaged with multiple leadership programs and practices ranging from Theory U to Shamanic Wisdoms.
Last year, her life took some very unexpected turns when she landed at Los Higuerones, a local community hub and regenerative project incubator in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. At Los Higuerones, they work to incubate economic alternatives that strengthen local ties in and between Osa communities in ways that support and embrace diversity, equity, and culture.
Besides her work at Los Higuerones, she also takes part in The ReGenerOsa Collective. This is an international organisation that invests various types of resources into local people and projects that to a more regenerative society in the Osa.
Her love for the Osa is undefinable in words. It is something that you can only feel with the heart when she talks about this place that is home to 2.5% of the Earth’s biodiversity. It is a place that is a source of inspiration for others on their own journey toward our compassionate authenticity.
She firmly believes that walking before talking is the most inviting way for others to join the path towards living as regeneratively as possible. Beginning to act as though it has already happened. Beginning to live in the most beautiful world that all our hearts know is possible (Charles Eisenstein).
Therefore, she has integrated as much regenerative principles as she could possibly imagine into her life: Working according to the principles of the gift economy, buying as much local products as possible, almost reducing her need for material and financial capital to the only essentials and taking on many practices that connect the mind, body and spirit to the greater than human world we live with.
Resources:
// Iris Nekeman
// Ram dass
// Earth charter
// Regenerative living
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What you will learn:
// What difficulties could you have when beginning your new initiatives?
// Why does inner work matter?
// What is the value that comes with rituals or circles with men and women?
// Why are volunteering and serving others so beneficial?
// What are best practices for networking at a high level?
// How did Fabian pitch his project to Richard Branson?
Key highlights:
// 3:30 – 5:53 What has Fabians mission been in life?
// 20:13 – 23:1 What is the connection between inner work and the water?
// 23:45 – 28:04 What is the value of men circles?
// 44:30 – 46:20 What is Fabian's recipe for life?
// 53:00 – 54:33 What is the value of volunteering?
About Fabian-Carlos Guhl:
Fabian-Carlos Guhl is the founder of Oceanic Ventures Experiences. Working for technology start-ups, the UN, and planning journeys to as many as 16 African nations are a few prominent professional references.
He has a passion for helping other people and doing good for the world as he has worked with the UN as a consultant. Aligned with this incredible mission Fabian incorporated a Non-Profit Organization enabling African entrepreneurs to build start up businesses.
Simply put, at some point Fabian felt something was missing in his life.
In his 30s, Fabian made the decision to adopt a fresh perspective on life and began paying attention to his inner guidance, which is how he discovered his passion for enabling dolphin conservation in the Red Sea. He swam with wild dolphins and developed a strong bond with the sea as a result.
Fabian wants to enable others to discover their true selves by plunging into the ocean and enjoying the time of their lives.
In addition to appreciating the thoughtful community of Dahab, which offers so much richness, Fabian likes travelling, freediving and connecting with people from all paths of life.
Resources:
// Mankind project
// Oceanic Ventures
// Dolphin Watch Alliance
// What Is Inner Work and How to Transform Your Life
// Volunteering and its Surprising Benefits
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What you will learn:
// Why do Virtues Matter?
// What are Dave Feldman’s 3 recipes for success and growth in life?
// How can people influence whether a project succeeds or fails?
// What challenges might you encounter as a social entrepreneur and how can you push through?
// How can the diverse world of virtues make you a better social entrepreneur?
Key highlights:
// 8:56 – 11:25 What does Virtues Matter offer?
// 19:32 – 21:15 What is Dave’s recipe for life?
// 35:20 – 38:44 What are some practices in starting a green business?
// 40:30 – 42:00 What are some challenges as a social entrepreneur?
// 51:07 – 52:45 Why is it important to see the other person’s point of view?
About Dave Feldman:
Dave Feldman is based outside Washington DC and is co-founder of Virtues Matter, a global nonprofit that provides programs to empower people and teams to live their highest values and be their best selves. He has a passion for entrepreneurship, leadership, sustainability, personal development, photography and people.
In order to improve the world, Dave Feldman and his wife Dara launched Virtues Matter in 2019. Dave is a social entrepreneur who is dedicated to community development, innovation, local economies, and sustainability. His goal is to have a positive impact on as many lives as possible worldwide by people's joy, meaning and purpose.
Dave is most known for his innovative work as the first director of Bethesda Green, a nationally acclaimed "best practice" green business incubator and education center on how to build sustainable communities.
Resources:
// Virtues Matter
// Virtues Matter Blog
// Bethesda Green
// The Sustainable Entrepreneur: Balancing People, Planet and Profit
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Jasper
This episode contains a Recap of Season 3. I will share the main insights per episode and also inquiry questions that you can apply to your own life.
Episode 23 // Ben Jones on Confessions of a founder
Inquiry: What is something that you would like to learn?
Episode 24 // Steven Ebbers on Breathing and experimentation
Inquiry: What type of experiment would you love to run?
Episode 25 // Raquel Koya & Kasper Karup on Living intentionally
Inquiry: What geographical move do you get excited about?
Episode 26 // Elizabeth Scutchfield on Taking inspired action and designing the life of your dreams
Inquiry: How does your dream life look like and what is still holding you back from living the life of your dreams?
Episode 27 // H. H. Leonards on Life and leadership lessons of Rosa Parks
Inquiry: Who is a role model for you and why?
Episode 28 // Sjors Boelaars on the beauty and the truth of tantra
Inquiry: In what area of your life don't you speak the truth fully and why?
Episode 29 // Joel Dragon Smith on Hypnosis and becoming limitless
Inquiry: What limiting belief do you have in your subconscious mind?
Episode 30 // Sasha Dimitrevic on Communities and Burning Man
Inquiry: What type of community do you want to be part of or do you want to live in?
Episode 31 // Lian Mutsers on Living inside out
Inquiry: What does your inner fire desire?
Episode 32 // Eric Edmeades on The art of public speaking
Inquiry: What is the "one talk away" that accelerates your impact or career to a next level?
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What you will learn:
// How did Eric get into the field of public speaking?
// What is the concept of the “one talk” away and what are the fears that may be associated with it?
// What is the “one talk” inside you?
// Why does it matter so much to speak from your heart?
// What are some recommendations to use videos as a public speaking tool?
Key highlights:
// 4:45 – 5:45 Why is the art of public speaking so important?
// 6:40 – 11:00 What is the concept of the one talk away?
// 21:10 – 27:40 Who was Eric’s inspiration in public speaking?
// 42:48 – 45:40 What are some recommendations for video as a public speaking tool?
// 53:28 – 54:53 What is Eric’s recipe for life?
About Eric Edmeades:
Eric Edmeades is a serial entrepreneur with experience including wireless networking, military research, Hollywood film production, and award-winning and life-saving medical simulation.
Today, Eric is a leading authority in Behavioral Change Dynamics. Eric has created and consulted on some of the most effective, transformative, and highly rated educational products and live events in the world.
Widely recognized as one of the most powerful, engaging and entertaining speakers in the world today, Eric Edmeades has shared the stage with Sir Richard Branson, Jack Canfield, John Gray, Robin Sharma, and President Bill Clinton. His dedication and passion for improving the quality of human lives all across the world was the inspiration behind his flagship program, WILDFIT®, globally recognized as the most effective health transformation program on the market. With a story that takes you from South Africa to Indonesia to the Northern landscape of Canada, Eric Edmeades’ range of work promises to leave a lasting impression on every walk of life.
Eric lives in the Dominican Republic and is an avid kitesurfer.
Resources:
// Eric Edmeades site
// Eric Edmeades Instagram
// Speaker Nation
// How To Become A Master In The Art of Public Speaking (Part 1 of 2)
// How To Become A Master In The Art of Public Speaking (Part 2 of 2)
// VID21 - Eric Edmeades - One Talk Away
// Business freedom
// WildFit
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What you will learn:
// How has the process of following your heart been for Lian?
// What are some of the fears that come with following your heart?
// How does following your inner fire change how you can approach business and relationships?
// Which role do masculine and feminine polarities play in relationships?
// What is the Three Loves Theory all about?
Key highlights:
// 4:46 - 5:34 What is Lian’s recipe for life?
// 18:47 – 20:22 What are some fears when you follow your heart?
// 26:35 – 30:01 How can following your inner fire change relationships?
// 34:38 – 38:49 What role does masculinity and femininity play in relationships?
// 56:21 – 57:41 Who have been some of Lian’s inspirations in her work?
About Lian Mutsers:
Lian is a psychologist that bridges science and spirituality. She empowers people to take the pressure off themselves. Lian really follows her heart in life and she is interested in the dynamics of love, relationships and masculine versus feminine polarities. She believes it is crucial to have a practical connection with her clients' everyday life so that the improvements that are created are long-lasting.
Her approach is also influenced by her very own personal experiences. Lian had spent a long period in her life being controlled by a critical voice and unreasonably high expectations. Because of the stress and ongoing unhappiness that resulted from this, she neglected to take care of her own needs.
In addition to her work as a psychologist, Lian frequently talks to others on this issue in private on a daily basis, where she quickly learned that the great majority of people struggle with a far too high bar. So many individuals miss out on life on a daily basis as a result of the enormous obligations they set on themselves.
Her mission is to increase interpersonal bonds by allowing for vulnerability. Lian has recently divided her time between The Netherlands, Mexico and Portugal where she has embarked on a 1-month breathwork journey with a temporary tribe.
Resources:
// Lian Mutsers Practice for Psychology and Coaching
// Lian Mutsers Instagram
// 13 Powerful Ways To MOTIVATE & INSPIRE Yourself to Spark Your Inner Fire & Drive
// Understand Women Better
// The Three Loves Theory
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Jasper
What you will learn:
// How does Sasha live such a fearless life?
// What is Sasha’s personal experience with Burning Man and how has it impacted her life?
// Why does Nonviolent Communication and active listening matter?
// What are the key elements for communities to thrive?
// Why did Sasha become a community ecosystem weaver and consultant?
// How was it for Sasha to work in the arts world in New York?
Key highlights:
// 2:22 – 5:10 How did Sasha end up working with Innate?
// 8:45 – 12:25 What are the best practices to manage communities?
// 22:58 – 28:42 How has Burning man experience impacted Sasha’s life?
// 41:32 - 42:16 What is Sasha’s recipe for life?
// 49:34 – 51:32 What is Sasha’s approach to managing difficult conversations?
About Sasha Dimitrevic:
Sasha Dimitrevic is a community ecosystem weaver with experience building, fostering, and growing communities and intentional spaces. She is passionate about combating loneliness and creating structures and experiences which elevate groups and bring people together with intention. Recipe: Dream big, laugh hard.
She was born in Australia and raised by the world. Sasha has worked in the arts world in New York, has lived in communities in Berlin and California, has been consulting to an intentional community in Indonesia and is a frequent builder of Burning Man. She turned her studies in anthropology into a lifelong passion: exploring and bridging different cultures.
Sasha has a zest for life and a curiosity for the flavours of the intangible. A dash of the mystical with a pinch of the practical. Currently she is organizing coliving experiences around the world with themes such as breathwork, meditation, movement, psychedelics and yoga.
Resources:
// Innate Experiences
// Nuanu
// Cielos
// Lightning Society
// What is Nonviolent Communication?
// The 10 principles of Burning Man
Welcome to the Soul Kitchen!
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Jasper
What will you learn:
// What does hypnosis do and how does it work?
// How hypnosis can completely transform your life?
// Why can hypnosis support you in making more money?
// How to find out what limiting beliefs you have in your subconscious mind?
// Why do you self-sabotage?
Key highlights:
// 5:12 – 8:15 What do people want to change in their subconscious mind?
// 15:57 – 17:27 How did Joel start his journey in hypnosis?
// 34:12 – 35:05 What are some materials to inspire people about hypnosis?
// 41:20 – 43:55 What was Joel’s spiritual awakening?
// 49:30 – 50:34 What is Joel’s recipe for life?
About Joel Dragon Smith:
I'm Joel, I am Métis, part white part Dënesųłı̨né, which means people of the land in our language. I was born and raised in a small northern Canadian city: Yellowknife. When I was young a career counselor once asked me, “what would you be doing if you didn't have to make money... I wrote down, pushing limits. I had grown up doing exactly that, pushing the limits of my body through snowboarding, skateboarding, and wakeboarding. I loved the freedom, the challenge and the fun!
Like most of us, I’ve experienced transformational experiences. One significant event was when I fell in love at 27 years of age. A type of love I'd never felt before. Truly limitless love. But as quickly and powerfully as it hit me, it was gone. And I went into a depression. While in this state, I knew I had to change. We have all experienced trauma and when it happened to me I decided to let it crack me open to shine even brighter. Through the darkness I experienced a spiritual awakening where my whole reality crumbled around me. And I started perceiving things through my intuition.
I learned the skill of hypnosis, and am able to use it to help others unlock their full potential. It brings people back to the truth held within themselves, that we are truly limitless in what we can do and who we can be. I also have become a father, which inspires me to create a reality where my son can thrive, where he can be empowered to share the truth of who he is without the old world programming his mind to fit in and play small. I wish to create a world where our children and our children's children are encouraged to follow their heart and live a fulfilling life of passion, purpose and pleasure.
Resources:
// Joel Dragon Smith Instagram
// Hypnosis and the Power of the Subconscious Mind
// The Ellipsis Manual: analysis and engineering of human behavior
// Paul Mckenna: Hypnosis for Stress Relief | Mindvalley Meditations
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What you will learn:
// What is the role of truth in tantra?
// Why did Sjors enter the tantric path?
// How does Sjors apply tantra to his own relationship?
// What is his view on open relationships?
// Why is he organizing wilderness trails based on the concept of the Hero's journey of Joseph Campbell?
Key highlights:
// 6:26 – 7:48 How do you separate personal relationships with business?
// 8:16 – 15:30 How did Sjors become a tantra teacher?
// 27:45 – 30:13 How can you apply tantra in relationships?
// 39:22 – 42:55 What is Sjors view on open relationships?
// 59:39 – 1:00:35 What is Sjors recipe for life?
About Sjors Boelaars:
Your guide on this path. I devoted the last 10 years to my tantra, yoga, and meditation practice. I had to because for most of my life I didn’t feel much. Well… that is not completely true. When I did very extreme things like downhill skateboarding, windsurfing on a stormy sea, or when I was chased by the cops for petty crime, I felt alive. For a moment life was full of sensation and full of meaning.
Till the age of 25, I enjoyed the richness of life to its full extent. I was a captain on classical sailing yachts which I sailed across the Atlantic Ocean, I worked as an innovation consultant helping corporates start sustainable initiatives and I started a fruit-based ice cream company. For a period in my life, all external things were great. Money was pouring in and there were all-night parties - on the outside life was exciting. But from the inside, I felt more empty and hollow every step of the way.
Then the burnout came. Life said STOP.
And there the journey inward started.
It started with yoga and meditation, but I longed for a tradition that would invite more liveliness, sexuality, and self-expression. For me, tantra provided that invitation.
I have studied with modern tantra schools learning all about sexual practices and dived deep into the classical tantra teachings to learn how it was done back in the days in India.
I combine these experiences with western psychotherapeutic modalities and shadow work (I am a certified Feeding your Demons therapist).
I founded Tara Academy to make these profound teachings and practices available to the wider public in an accessible and safe way.
Resources:
// Tara Academy
// Sjors Boelaars | KUKURU #156 (podcast with Giel Beelen)
// Tantrik Practice Session # 2 with Sjors Boelaars & Aleah Gandharvika
// Christopher Wallis Hareesh (teacher of Sjors)
// Tantra Illuminated
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What you will learn:
// Who was Rosa Parks and how did she start her civil rights journey?
// How did Rosa Parks collaborate with Martin Luther King?
// How has meeting Rosa Parks changed the life of H.H Leonards?
// What is the purpose of The Mansion on O Street?
// How was it for H.H Leonards to meet world leaders such as the Pope and Nelson Mandela?
Key highlights:
// 2:00 – 6:45 Who was Rosa Parks?
// 10:23 – 12:20 What was the meaning behind Quiet Strength?
// 15:37 – 18:45 How did H.H Leonards end up living with Rosa Parks?
// 20:40 – 22:48 What is the purpose of the O Museum?
// 55:10 – 55:38 What is H.H Leonards recipe for life?
About Rosa Parks:
Rosa Louise Parks was nationally recognized as the “mother of the modern day civil rights movement” in America. Her refusal to surrender her seat to a white male passenger on a Montgomery, Alabama bus, December 1, 1955, triggered a wave of protest December 5, 1955 that reverberated throughout the United States.
Her quiet courageous act changed America, its view of black people and redirected the course of history. She was voted by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most Influential people of the 20th century.
As a role model for youth she always encourages them to research the lives of other contributors to world peace. A quiet exemplification of courage, dignity, and determination; Rosa Parks was a symbol to all to remain free. Rosa Parks made her peaceful transition October 24, 2005.
About H. H. Leonards:
H.H. Leonards is a wife, mother of three, and founder of O Museum in The Mansion in Washington, DC, where Mrs. Rosa Parks lived with her as part of Heroes-In-Residence Program.
The story of Rosa Parks’ historic arrest on Dec. 1, 1955 for refusing to give up her seat aboard a Montgomery city bus to a white male passenger, which led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, is well known and widely documented. In “Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus: Life, Lessons and Leadership,” author H.H. Leonards wanted to introduce the world to the Mrs. Parks they didn’t know.
O Museum in The Mansion was established 1980 to provide a safe haven and sanctuary where guests learn from one another and foster the development of diversity, the creative process and the human spirit.
A staunch advocate of social justice through music and storytelling, she is Co-Founder of 51StepsToFreedom.org a non-profit organization that is developing a city wide trail that traces America’s struggle for equality and freedom.
Resources:
// Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus: Life, Lessons, and Leadership
// The Mansion on O Street
What you will learn:
// As a coach, how do you balance creating a life of your dreams while supporting others to do the same?
// Why are a dream visualization and a release ceremony so important for getting people unstuck?
// How do we manage the tension between our need for stability with our need for novelty and inspiration?
// What was Elizabeth’s main takeaway from a Sufism and martial arts camp?
// What are her insights on entrepreneurship in Rwanda?
// How did Elizabeth end up participating in a 1-month breathwork journey in Portugal?
About Elizabeth Scutchfield
Elizabeth is a conscious explorer, global citizen, and vision activator who wants to support people to build conscious, inspired, and nonlinear lives. Her purpose in life is to create a life aligned with her own dreams while being able to authentically support others to do the same. Elizabeth has travelled around the globe with one key mention to a recent project in Rwanda where she co-created a cross-cultural leadership development program to support aspiring leaders to assume administrative positions within the university. As an experience designer, coach, and space holder, she recently participated in a 1-month breathwork journey in Portugal and in a Sufism and martial arts camp in Morocco in order to continue to fuel her own passions and visions.
As a career intrapreneur, Elizabeth has a history of bringing a spirit of enthusiasm and dedication to launching initiatives that help release the collective potential of organizations, individuals, and teams. She has applied her talents in ideation, individualization, connectedness, and adaptability to work in a variety of settings big and small including higher education, corporate healthcare, professional service agencies, and EdTech. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys dancing, hospitality, getting into the great outdoors, and exploring her curiosities around the intersection of psychology & spirituality.
Resources:
// Koom Martial Arts Retreat and Training Center in Marrakech
// Innate
// Leading When It's Uncomfortable
// Slow down to go fast: Bringing your values and strengths to Entrepreneurship
// Future Visualization and Why It’s Important
// The Beautiful Teachings of Sufism and the Sufi Saints
// Are Martial Arts Spiritual?
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What you will learn:
// What is the role of truth in tantra?
// Why did Sjors enter the tantric path?
// How does Sjors apply tantra to his own relationship?
// What is his view on open relationships?
// Why is he organizing wilderness trails based on the concept of the Hero's journey of Joseph Campbell?
About Sjors Boelaars:
Your guide on this path. I devoted the last 10 years to my tantra, yoga, and meditation practice. I had to because for most of my life I didn’t feel much. Well… that is not completely true. When I did very extreme things like downhill skateboarding, windsurfing on a stormy sea, or when I was chased by the cops for petty crime, I felt alive. For a moment life was full of sensation and full of meaning.
Till the age of 25, I enjoyed the richness of life to its full extent. I was a captain on classical sailing yachts which I sailed across the Atlantic Ocean, I worked as an innovation consultant helping corporates start sustainable initiatives and I started a fruit-based ice cream company. For a period in my life, all external things were great. Money was pouring in and there were all-night parties - on the outside life was exciting. But from the inside, I felt more empty and hollow every step of the way.
Then the burnout came. Life said STOP.
And there the journey inward started.
It started with yoga and meditation, but I longed for a tradition that would invite more liveliness, sexuality, and self-expression. For me, tantra provided that invitation.
I have studied with modern tanra schools learning all about sexual practices and dived deep into the classical tantra teachings to learn how it was done back in the days in India.
I combine these experiences with western psychotherapeutic modalities and shadow work (I am a certified Feeding your Demons therapist).
I founded Tara Academy to make these profound teachings and practices available to the wider public in an accessible and safe way.
Resources:
// Tara Academy
// Sjors Boelaars | KUKURU #156 (podcast with Giel Beelen)
// Tantrik Practice Session # 2 with Sjors Boelaars & Aleah Gandharvika
// Christopher Wallis Hareesh (teacher of Sjors)
// Tantra Illuminated
// Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History, and Practice of a Timeless Tradition (book)
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What you will learn:
// Why are Kasper and Raquel organizing movement festivals around the world?
// Why are they going to live in the Sacred Valley in Peru?
// What did pregnancy teach Raquel about life?
// How did the awakening process of Kasper happen?
// What are the challenges of being in a multicultural relationship?
About Raquel Koya and Kasper Karup:
Kasper Karup and Raquel Koya are a multicultural couple. They live in Denmark and will be moving to the Sacred valley in Peru with their child Anouk. They are the founders of Nuna.life. They also founded two movement festivals in Italy (WAP festival) and Peru (Aire Festival). The festivals have drawn in top-level movement teachers from around the world and its focus on non-competition, connection, kindness, and playfulness makes it stand out from the crowd.
Their mission is to empower businesses and individuals, by helping them connect, ground and move. They are continuous students of how to live healthily, freely and strongly. To find a balance between powerful daily routines and expressive freedom.
Raquel Koya is an Italian/Peruvian creative, multipotentialite and enthusiastic visionary soul. She is a movement and self-care coach, she is also a holistic Andean inspired doula. Raquel has been teaching movement classes and organised festivals and events with her husband since 2015 as community builders. She draw from numerous movement practices such as yoga, acroyoga and partner acrobatics, free-form dance and ballet and meditation to create personalised programs in her coaching. Raquel's mission is to help her clients find their power to heal, the tools to unfold flow and possibility and to get out of the stuck energy - always reconnecting with the cosmic energy flowing between body, mind and spirit.
Kasper Karup is a Danish designer, breath-work coach and yoga-, meditation- and movement-teacher. He is a curious and energetic human being who's out to make a positive mark on the world. As an entrepreneur, he helps organisations have stronger, happier and healthier employees through powerful breathing-programs. With his expertise in UX-design method, he helps companies develop workplaces where people love to go to work by implementing effective evidence-based wellbeing programs.
Resources:
// Raquel Koya website (Raquel Koya Coaching)
// Raquel Koya Instagram
// Raquel Koya blog
// Kasper Karup website (Breathe to Flow)
// Kasper Karup Instagram
// Kasper Karup blog
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What you will learn:
// What is the magic of breathwork?
// Why does Steven value experimentation?
// How can breathwork help in processing trauma?
// Why did Steven like the idea of crowdfunding a private island?
// How did Steven experience a 1-month breathwork experiment in Portugal?
About Steven Ebbers:
Hi! I’m Steven from Breathlife.
And I’m all about connection…connection to yourself, to others and our environment. I definitely believe we need a little more of that in the world today!
I love helping people to question their reality and reconnect them to what I call the Simple-Self. That part of you that knows exactly what it needs, how simple it may be. Whether that’s a good conversation with a good friend whilst walking through the woods , being creative, or a little dance .
When we reconnect to the Simple-Self we quickly realise how little we actually need and how we can let go of everything else that doesn't serve us.
And that’s where the breath comes in…our breathing doesn’t lie. It connects us straight to what’s alive in us, whether that’s joy or stress. There’s no hiding when it comes to the breath. Which is why it is my favourite tool!
I use all kinds of breathing modules depending on what you need; activating or relaxation techniques for shorter sessions or Conscious Connected breathing for the more deep and intense sessions.
I’ve been doing Breathwork sessions on and off for about 7 years until I got fully qualified, and I have to say: Nothing is the same once you start breathing properly!
Besides being a qualified breathwork facilitator I'm also an ICF accredited coach, I have a background in Psychology (MSc) and I’m a Firewalk Facilitator.
Resources:
// Breathlife website
// Breathlife Instagram
// Innate Experiences
// Breathing Exercises to Disconnect From Work: Live with Steven Ebbers from Innate Experiences
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What you will learn:
// What did Ben learn from the highs and lows from startup life?
// How did Ben deal with cancer while running a startup?
// What questions does ask when hiring people?
// How did Ben transition from a Founder to a Coach?
// Why is Ben on a mission to visit each country of the world?
About Ben Jones:
Ben Jones is a founder, coach ex-CEO, ex-CTO, rouge-coder, crypto believer, teacher and international hippie-turned-bank-founder, who has built multiple successful online businesses, co-founded the world’s first Bitcoin Bank, raised over $50 million in funding from VCs, taught programming in Ghana, became viral in 24hours, travelled to over 50 countries including North Korea and lived on a bus in Latin America for six months without shoes.
Life threw him a curveball on his 30th birthday. He was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Being a founder is tough, but doing it with cancer was near impossible. This kickstarted Ben’s journey. He stepped down from his busy startup life and began down a different path.
Right now, he’s focusing on three things:
- Coaching founders
- Visiting every country in the world
- Learning languages
His challenge is to life this crazy life without going crazy himself!
Resources:
// Ben Jones website
// Ben Jones blog
// 100 employees. 100 lessons. What I wish I’d known when starting Nuri
// How to deal with cancer while running a startup
// From Founder to Coach: My Story
// Create a guidebook to your co-founder relationship: A 30 minute exercise to define triggers & recoveries
// The Bitwala Story
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This episode contains a Recap of Season 2. I will share the main insights per episode and also inquiry questions that you can apply to your own life.
Episode 12 // Candice Allen on Matters of the soul
Inquiry: What does your soul desire?
Episode 13 // Natalie Adele on Embodiment tools to thrive in a digital world
Inquiry: Do you live an embodied life?
Episode 14 // Andrew Forsthoefel on Wisdom from walking 4.000 miles across America
Inquiry: Do you talk or do you listen more?
Episode 15 // Maria Mastrodicasa on Self-advocacy and speaking up
Inquiry: Do you make the truth more important than the outcome?
Episode 16 // Dr. Elia Gourgouris on Living a happy life
Inquiry: Do you choose happiness?
Episode 17 // Arjan Dwarshuis on Birdwatching and the meaning of life
Inquiry: How happy are you and how connected are you to nature?
Episode 18 // Jacqueline Way on why giving can make you happy every day
Inquiry: What is your definition of success and to what extent are you successful according to your own definition?
Episode 19 // Stephan van Gelder on Inner journeys for entrepreneurs
Inquiry: To what extent have you explored your inner journey?
Episode 20 // Melissa Marijnen on Love, relationships and ISTA
Inquiry: What type of relationship do you desire?
Episode 21 // Silba Staffler on The power of coming home to yourself
Inquiry: What old habits and safety mechanisms do you want to let go of?
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What you will learn:
// What do behavioral sciences and mysticism have in common?
// How can remembering you will die help you live more fully?
// How can letting go of habits and old safety mechanisms truly transform you?
// Why does stepping into your own truth also serve the people around you?
// Why is “going back to the village” important when you are on a soul searching journey?
// What does it mean to reconnect to the innocence and power of sexuality?
About Silba Staffler:
Silba Staffler is part scientist and part modern day mystic. She bridges her scientific training and love for evidence-based approaches, with her deep passion for the mysterious and ineffable in life. Silba grew up in a multicultural & unconventional family environment, which sharpened her curiosity for life’s big questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? And what does it mean to truly feel at home in myself?
As a professional life experimenter, she has extensive experience in the arts & sciences of human behaviour, happiness, connection & lasting transformation. She is trained as a behavioural scientist (MSc) with the University of Warwick, a transformational coach with Animas school of coaching, a somatic coach with coaches rising and has been a student of meditation, dance and body awareness for 8+ years. She is currently diving into the worlds of tantra and taoism and merging science, spirituality and sexuality in her work.
She spends her days coaching “soulful high achievers who are longing for more”, facilitating deep and playful workshops and dinner parties, giving talks and writing on the themes of death, purpose, love and transformation + travelling the world exploring the multitudes of human expression.
Silba’s purpose and intention is to guide people back to their innate sense of worth, their clarity of direction and their willingness to trust their fullness - all parts of them welcome in this wild ride of life. Silba has just launched “The Inner Compass coaching program”, a unique experimental coaching program designed to support you in times of transition and catapult you into the next chapter of your life.
Resources:
// Silba Staffler website
// Silba Staffler Instagram
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What you will learn:
// What are alternatives to a monogamous relationship?
// Why would you participate in the International School of Temple Arts (ISTA)?
// Why does Melissa want to become the next Esther Perel, combining love and leadership coaching?
About Melissa Marijnen:
Melissa is a Dutch entrepreneur, coach, podcast host and book nerd. She hosts the podcast Melissa's Midlife in which she interviews people on life transitions and choices. She is also an IT Leadership coach. In the past she was the Founder of Professional Rebel, a company supporting startups to disrupt the status quo.
Melissa has a 3-yr old son and a partner for about 12 yrs. Her life experience is teaching her plenty about love, living with an open heart, authenticity, integrity and having difficult and honest conversations. She has participated in the International School of Temple Arts which has been a profound and life-changing experience for her.
Her mission is to empower people to step into healthy and uncompromising love.
Resources:
// Melissa Marijnen website
// Podcast Melissa's Midlife
// Baker Tilly Nederland - Wat kun je leren van een startup?
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What you will learn:
// Why does inner work matter for entrepreneurs?
// What made Stephan enter his role as an Inner Journey Guide?
// What could an Inner Journey with Stephan starting with the Purpose Scan do for you?
About Stephan van Gelder:
Hi I'm Stephan and I've been working all my life to get the best out of people in all kinds of ways. In 1993 I started the company Integron. Growing, getting bigger and making money were my motivations. Indeed doing business from ego and not in connection with myself. In 2008 I had a breakdown and started the journey inside.
The paths of entrepreneurship and my self-development came together in 2019. I had just handed over the keys of my company Integron for a few months, moved from Rotterdam to Amsterdam and during this period spoke with many entrepreneurial friends about my passion to raise awareness. Somewhere deep inside they recognized themselves in the desire to further explore themselves and their entrepreneurial energy. It felt like there was so much more to it. Don't get stuck in yourself or in the company, do what's fun and fulfill a purpose. Inner Journey Guide was born!
The entrepreneurs I guide often express different goals at the beginning of their inner journey. Some want more insight into themselves or have the feeling that they are not getting the most out of their potential. The search for a purpose is often mentioned. Sometimes from a burning desire, but often also from a curiosity or adventure into the unknown. It can also involve breaking through obstacles. Some entrepreneurs experience that they have to do so much and sometimes are out of balance. Other people are in the head and don't experience their feelings or have trouble really connecting with others. Many (starting) entrepreneurs also struggle to grow.
I am someone who gives you direction on your journey to conscious entrepreneurship. I bring you to relevant experiences, continue to inspire you and awaken your curiosity and let you experience other ways. Conscious entrepreneurship is a journey where personal development and growth go hand in hand with getting to know your personality and seeing through your ego and conditioning. Become aware of your potential, experience your unique energy blueprint and focus it on your purpose. The Purpose Scan and the Conscious Workouts always lead to a shift in consciousness and life and entrepreneurship in a different reality. Undertake and manifest effortlessly from the heart and experience balance and relaxation. That makes you free, happy and fulfilled.
Through this link you can schedule a free intro call with Stephan if you are interested.
Resources:
// Inner Journey Guide: Podcasts
// Erasmus: Collegereeks voor Ondernemers - Stephan van Gelder
// TopMarketeersNetwork: Stephan van Gelder
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What you will learn:
// Why does giving to animals, people or the planet make you happy?
// How can you build a daily giving practice?
// What has Jacqueline done to create a global movement?
About Jacqueline Way:
Jacqueline is a dedicated world changer. She brings happiness to the table every day as an International Keynote speaker and Philanthropist.
She began a charitable organization with her son Nic called @365give. Her TED Talk (TEDx: How to Be Happy Every Day: It Will Change the World) has been viewed around 7 million times.
The organization's vision is to "Change the World 1 Give, 1 Day at a Time." #365give #Do1Give
Jacqueline has a passion for developing initiatives that will create a positive global impact and connecting people to their personal happiness through small actions every day.
Contact: Jacquelineway365give@gmail.com or www.365give.ca
Resources:
// TED Talk: How to Be Happy Every Day: It Will Change the World
// How to Create Happiness in Your Life Every Day
// How To Give Every Day
// Ways to live a happier life
// The Psychology of Giving
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What you will learn:
// Why people should care more about nature?
// How does one become a world record holder?
// What is Arjan's opinion about what the meaning of life is?
About Arjan Dwarshuis:
In 2016 the legendary birdwatcher Arjan set a new world record by observing 6852 bird species in one calendar year. In collaboration with director Michiel van den Bergh the award winning documentary Arjan’s Big Year was made about this adventure. Arjan published two books and hosts a popular podcast on birding. He founded the company The Birding Experience. Through this company Arjan organizes birdwatching excursions, custom tours, workshops and talks.
Arjan: "I guess my fascination with birds began when I was just a couple of months old and I started mumbling my first words. I called my stuffed animal Pica pica which later turned out to be the Latin name for magpie. When I was a toddler and other kids drew houses and cars I drew birds. I could stare in awe at these feathered wonders as they came to feed at the bird table in our back garden. That is the wonderful thing about birds, you don’t have to travel far to watch them, they are all around us, ever present, night and day, without them it would be eerie and silent.
As soon as I could read my parents bought me my first bird-book and with the help of my grandfather’s old binoculars I started identifying those beautiful birds in our back garden. Suddenly there were Great- and Blue tits, Song thrushes, Blackbirds, Jays, Robins, Green- and Great Spotted Woodpeckers and even the odd Sparrowhawk hunting all the former species!
I never stopped identifying birds and now, more than 20 years later, I’ve observed more than 7200 of the roughly 10700 bird species in the world and I can say for sure that I’ll keep doing this for the rest of my life.
Most of you didn’t have the luck to be struck by the birdwatching-virus at such a young age. That is too bad, but not all hope is lost! My mission is to get everybody into birdwatching, not necessarily as a pro but as someone who can identify most of the species in and around the city they live in. You’ll see how much fun you’ll get out of it, no stroll around the park will ever be the same!"
Resources:
// TED Talk: The beauty of birds
// Breaking the Global Birding Big Year Record with Arjan Dwarshuis
// Arjan's Big Year trailer
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What you will learn:
// Why is happiness a choice and a skillset that can be learned?
// How can you manifest your dreams and a happy life?
// What has Dr. Elia Gourgouris learned from losing his mother at age 22?
About Dr. Elia Gourgouris:
Dr. Elia Gourgouris is the president of The Happiness Center, an organization of world-leading experts in the field of Positive Psychology dedicated to creating personal success and happiness. He is also Founding Partner at The Global Institute of Thought Leadership, an organization that brings together bestselling authors, world-renowned speakers, industry experts and pioneering thinkers who all share a common goal: Changing the world of ideas.
Dr. Elia is the author of the #1 best-selling Amazon book, 7 Paths to Lasting Happiness. He recently co-authored the highly acclaimed book 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics and Other Disasters. His message is featured in respected publications and media around the world.
He has helped thousands of people both in their careers and in their relationships to achieve success and better work-life balance. As a keynote speaker he focuses on corporate wellness, mental health, positive leadership, building trust & loyalty, and building resilience and agility. He coaches leaders and their companies to help them build a culture with happily engaged employees. He co-hosts the weekly The Kindness and Happiness Connection podcast and is currently working on a new Reality TV show called The Kindness Factor!
Dr. Elia was born and raised in Athens, Greece, where he became a National Swim Champion. He moved with his family to Santa Monica, CA when he was ten. He received his BA in psychology from UCLA, and then went on to receive his MA and PhD in psychology.
Resources:
// Dr Elia’s Keynote at the Hellenic Institute of Customer Service
// Dr. Elia Gourgouris - 7 Paths to Lasting Happiness
// Dr. Elia Gourgouris - 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis
// Choosing A Life Of Happiness, Gratitude, & Self-Love
// Happiness@Work 2021: Webinar #1: Dr Elia Gourgouris
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What you will learn:
// What is self-advocacy and why does it matter?
// How can you make your own truth more important than the outcome?
// What has Maria learnt from divorce, forgiveness and the power of an apology?
About Maria Mastrodicasa:
Maria is an international speaker, author and Self-Advocacy Coach. She has written You'll Never...: The Journey to What is Possible Through Self-Advocacy.
From impossible to possible… Creating the life you want through self-advocacy.
This is the journey of a young girl from Brooklyn, New York who was told “YOU’LL NEVER amount to anything.” Maria’s drive for achievement and instinct for self-advocacy led her to Wall Street where she ran with the wolves and came out ahead of the pack, earning six figures by the time she was 26 years old.
Maria’s life-long commitment is that all humans feel safe and valued in every environment, in school, the workplace, and the home. She shares the lessons she has learned in her books and now teaches others individually and at corporate events the true value of using your voice to live your best life.
Resources:
// Maria Mastrodicasa - You'll Never ...: The Journey to What is Possible Through Self-Advocacy
// Explore self advocacy with Dr Betty Uribe and guest Maria Mastrodicasa Author of "You'll Never"
// Maria Mastrodicasa - Follow Your Dreams
// Help Me Pivot Interview with Maria Mastrodicasa
// Maria Mastrodicasa gives back making an investment in other women
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What you will learn:
// Why does ceremony work matter and what is it actually?
// How can you benefit from sharing your vulnerable and real self with others?
// What has Andrew learnt from walking 4.000 miles across America?
About Andrew Forsthoefel:
Andrew is a writer, speaker, and peace activist living in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts. After graduating from Middlebury College, he spent eleven months trekking across the United States with a sign on his pack that read “Walking to Listen,” recording interviews with the people he met along the way. Andrew co-produced a radio documentary about this project that was featured on Transom.org and This American Life, and his book, Walking to Listen (Bloomsbury, 2017), tells the tale of the journey.
Drawing from the experiences of his year-long initiation on the road, and from the abundance of lived fodder that comes from an active contemplative practice, Andrew offers his work as a contribution to the collective project of learning how to be human together with love, by listening—united by our diversity, empowered by sharing the inherent vulnerability of being alive, and freed by opening to truth.
This work comes in three ways: Andrew writes, putting his wonder to words. He speaks, spinning stories and mining them for insight. And he teaches, exploring the practice of listening as a catalyst for connective presence, personal transformation, and peacemaking.
Resources:
// Andrew Forsthoefel - Walking to listen. 4,000 Miles Across America, One Story at a Time.
// Good Medicine Collective
// TED Talk Andrew Forsthoefel - Catalyzing connection
// Andrew Forsthoefel's commencement address at the Dublin School May 2017
// Andrew Forsthoefel Talks About "Walking to Listen" at Berkshire School
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What you will learn:
// Why does Kundalini & Embodiment matter?
// How is it to live in a Blue Zone and why should you consider it?
// What are Natalie's recommendations for digital nomads?
About Natalie Adele:
Natalie is an experienced wellness guide + space holder that fuses Eastern and Western philosophies. With 10 years of experience as a Nurse in the medical field- she’s adapted an integrated way of blending Science with the Sacred. Natalie is a kundalini + meditation teacher living in the Blue Zone jungle of Costa Rica. As an embodiment guide and mentor, she teaches students how to return home to the throne of their bodies, so they can serve from harmony and ease. She's an advocate for the analog lifestyle, reminding students that success, expansion and magnetism are accessible through our inner technologies and innate body wisdom.
Her passion is offering ancient yogic + tantric teachings that empower others to radiate in the modern, digital world. Natalie believes that choosing to live slowly, more mindfully, and with intention is the new leadership.
Natalie is the founder of Unplugged, a 4 week private embodiment mentorship to help modern leaders recover from digital burnout. This journey offers practical tools for the Digital Nomad to discover peace, vitality, and a better experience of life. Click HERE to book a free discovery session with Natalie. Here, you'll explore your relationship to your body + technology, and explore if working together is a good fit for you.
Resources:
// Natalie Adele | Sat Nam Society - What Is Embodiment?
// Natalie Adele | Sat Nam Society - Why Is Embodiment so Valuable in this Modern World?
// Natalie Adele | Sat Nam Society - Signs of Digital Burnout
// Natalie Adele | Sat Nam Society - What Is Kundalini Yoga?
// Natalie Adele | Sat Nam Society - Kundalini Rising: The Anatomy Of Light
// Natalie Adele | Sat Nam Society - "Wake Up Set" 15min Energizing Morning Practice
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What you will learn:
// Why does it matter to ignite your soul's spark?
// What are eight guiding principles to help you stay on track?
// How did Candice get back on track after losing three family members in a car accident?
About Candice Allen:
Candice's journey has been filled with both trauma and triumph. The challenges and adversity she has overcome have taught her how to adapt and cultivate resilience. Hitting her personal rock bottom gave her an invaluable life lesson. It showed Candice that the most important person in her life was herself.
With a background in teaching and educational psychology, Candice has spent years guiding people on their path to success, both in school and in life.
Today, she is an expert in Soul Matters.
As a teacher, coach and public speaker, Candice works with high achievers to recognize and release emotional blockages stemming from past trauma so that they are able to rebuild their sense of self and establish healthy relationships with others.
What she is most passionate about is guiding individuals through a Soul Restoration™ which equips them to stay on track and never go back.
Resources:
// Robert Schwartz - Your Soul's Plan: Discovering the Real Meaning of the Life You Planned Before You Were Born
// Janet Corner - Lotus and the Lily: Access the Wisdom of Buddha and Jesus to Nourish Your Beautiful, Abundant Life
// Dr. Wayne Dyer - Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao
// James Redfield - The Celestine Prophecy
// Bill Plotkin - Soulcraft: Crossing into the Mysteries of Nature and Psyche
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This episode contains a Recap of Season 1. I will share the main insights per episode and also inquiry questions that you can apply to your own life.
Episode 1 // Dorothea Barth Jörgensen on Nonduality, Sound and Breath
Inquiry: In which areas of your life are you separated from yourself or from others?
Episode 2 // Tucker Walsh on Transformational Journeys and Communities
Inquiry: To what extent have you done inner work in order to transform towards the best version of yourself?
Episode 3 // Tony Bomboni on Psychedelics, Hitchhiking and Entrepreneurship
Inquiry: What type of adventures are you dreaming of and what is holding you back?
Episode 4 // Ana Cascales on living according to The Surrender Experiment
Inquiry: Do you want to control life or do you surrender to life and why?
Episode 5 // Josh Lavine on everything Enneagram
Inquiry: What is your Enneagram type and at what level of development are you operating?
Episode 6 // Adam Molyneux-Berry on Consciousness & Well-being
Inquiry: What role do consciousness and well-being play in your life and how can you further improve these elements?
Episode 7 // Carlijn Nelissen on Personal leadership & Purpose
Inquiry: What is your definition of success and to what extent are you successful according to your own definition?
Episode 8 // Harry Verma on creating innately fulfilling ways of life, and the fires of early entrepreneurship
Inquiry: Which ancient practices are you applying to your own life?
Episode 9 // Yuliia Karnas & Vlad Bakaliar of NGO OneUkraine on mental health project for Ukrainians
Inquiry: How can you contribute your skills, network and / or financial resources to the NGO OneUkraine
Episode 10 // Jasper Mutsaerts on insights from Mindvalley University in Tallinn
Inquiry: How satisfied are you about your health and fitness and what is the one habit that you would like to change?
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In July 2022 I visited Mindvalley University in Tallinn. Mindvalley is the world's most sophisticated personal growth platform. Once a year they host a 3-week University in which top teachers share their wisdom.
In this episode I share 15 insights that I got from attending Mindvalley University:
- Lifebook - Be aware of your life score across the board
- Vishen Lakhiani - Balance happiness in the now with vision for the future
- Eric Edmeades - Design your one talk that will accelerate your career
- Paul McKenna - Change your feelings by changing your subconscious
- Marisa Peer - Realize that your thoughts create your reality
- Neelam Verma - Make an invitation, don't conduct an interview
- Srikumar Rao - Outgrow your need instead of fulfilling your need
- Katherine Woodward Thomas - Make no concessions in your love intentions
- Charlie Morley - Use lucid dreaming to heal from trauma
- Sheila Kelley - Assess what erotic body creature you are
- Jade Shaw - Discover your truth through astral projection
- Jose Silva - Evolve by reaching Alpha and Theta levels in your brain
- Regan Hillyer - Manifest millions by being ready to receive
- Juan Pablo Barahona - Connect with your body to stay present
- Jasper Mutsaerts - Deal with your grief
Bonus insight: Experiment with fasting and check out this video to optimize your health and wellness.
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When the war in Ukraine started a group of European tech entrepreneurs founded an NGO called OneUkraine. Their mission is to support Ukraine and its citizens within 4 areas: (1) Evacuation, (2) Humanitarian aid, (3) Reconstruction and (4) Mental health.
Last week I had a chat with two leaders of this initiative: Yuliia Karnas & Vlad Bakaliar. Within the area of mental health, they aim to heal 2 million Ukranians and they are collaborating with therapist Esther Perel to achieve this.
During this episode we discussed questions such as:
// Why was this NGO founded and what are the achievements so far?
// What is the role of Esther Perel in supporting Ukrainian citizens in their mental health?
// How can people like yourself support this initiative?
You can support in 3 ways:
1) Funding: You can donate money to the organization.
2) Partnerships: You can collaborate with them as a company.
3) Volunteering: You can support them as an ambassador and spread their message.
Do you want to contribute to this project in any way? How will you contribute?
Yuliia Karnas was an independent Legal & Operations consultant with a primary focus on technological projects. Before Yuliia was a part of KPMG Ukraine and the Presidential Administration of Ukraine.
For the last 5 years Vlad Bakaliar has worked in IT industry on different positions. He has been managing an ERP system for fashion industry for four years. Since the first day of full-scale war in Ukraine, he entirely switched focus to helping his motherland.
Harry Verma is the founder of Innate, who create coliving experiences to bring inspiring people back into nature & ancient practices – while getting their remote work done. Prior he founded Uprise Academy, a startup that created coliving programs to help young professionals launch purpose-driven businesses. With over 500+ companies successfully started through it, he's keen to help people avoid the main mistakes of entrepreneurship. Outside that he has keen love of all things consciousness expanding, philosophy and making odd jokes.
Site: https://www.innate.global/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/innate_experiences/
Carlijn Nelissen lives off the grid on a small land in Portugal, regenerating native species & growing my own food.
She loves making complex stuff simple. From innovation, organizational change, leadership development, and spirituality, even to how she lives & facilitates her own freedom.
Founder of the ON. PURPOSE STUDIO (2020). Regenerative Leadership Development program. A 28.DAYS journey to unlearn habits, stories & beliefs of the ego, and empower changemakers to create their ripple effects on purpose. Integrates teachings from Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science, and Mother Nature into a daily dose of wisdom & exercises to apply to your daily life right away.
Carlijn in a nutshell:
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Dutch serial entrepreneur
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Organizational Psychologist & Behavioral Scientist (MSc).
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Guest Lecturer & Mentor at IE Business School - Venture Lab Madrid & SABAH Lab Azarbaijan
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Former Managing Partner of Innovation Booster South-East Europe (2016-2020) in Athens, Greece. and built a local team and a network of clients abroad from scratch. Long-term collaborations with CEOs and top management of large corporates in Insurance, Banking, FMCGs, Telecom & Cosmetics on empowering an entrepreneurial mindset & innovation approaches among teams & company leaders.
Expertise:
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Conscious & Regenerative Leadership Development.
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Sustainability & Regeneration.
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Organizational Culture & Change.
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Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
Today’s leaders and changemakers are faced with challenges of unprecedented complexity and uncertainty. Adam helps them navigate through this, whilst showing up as the best version of themselves - in their teams, organisations, and at home.
Over the last two decades Adam worked with hundreds of high-impact leaders across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East - with governments, Fortune 500 companies, social enterprises, nonprofits, SMEs, and at the White House. From building and running incubators and networks of technology innovation hubs, to training presidential candidates in creative leadership, Adam has had a storied career in which he has made every mistake in the book. These mistakes have informed his coaching and systems-change work more than any formal education could.
In Adam's own leadership journey he has launched over 10 organisations - including SMEs, nonprofits and social businesses - 3 of which were launched during the Arab Spring. Having experienced the full-spectrum of leadership challenges, from personal and team burnout to systems-level collaborations during extreme uncertainty and volatility, he understands first-hand just what it takes to thrive individually and collectively, in the midst of complexity.
He leverages his deep networks to creatively solve challenges by bringing in the right people for the specific task at hand. Working across languages, cultures and generations in complex socio-political contexts has been one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of his career. In 2014 he was awarded an Ashoka Fellowship for work he did during the Arab Spring - leveraging the Green Economy in the MENA region as a safe space for youth, government, private sector, civil society and academia to work together in rebuilding the region.
His work has always been to create safe spaces to shift consciousness, activating people as changemakers, contributing to planetary wellbeing. In his coaching practice, using a multi-disciplinary approach, Adam works with leaders to support them in showing up as the best versions of themselves - accompanying them in their self-discovery of what moves them to be forces for positive change in the world. In his systems-level work, Adam works with changemakers across entire ecosystems, using Collaborative Innovation, Human Centred Design and Social Impact methodologies to solve shared challenges and scale impact collectively. The combination of deep interpersonal work with leaders, and broad systemic impact across ecosystems is part of his theory of change: By working on our inner worlds and collaborating radically in our outer worlds, collective wellbeing is not only possible, it is inevitable.
Site: https://www.consciousness-coalition.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/amusicb/
Josh Lavine is an American Enneagram teacher on a mission to change the way we view the inner world and personal growth. He helps impact-focused, earth-loving founders find their unique path of personal growth, so they can be the leader their mission, and the world, needs.
Purpose
To help usher in a revolution in our collective way of being — one that embraces an integral sensibility, that honors inner work as much as outer achievements, and that champions love, planetary harmony, and the deepening of our consciousness. Also, let's save the Earth, and our species.
Short bio
Integral Coach with a focus on leadership and teamwork. Josh interweaves psychology, spirituality, and developmental modalities to help leaders cultivate self-mastery across all domains of life. He also leads workshops on the Enneagram and volunteer with the Enneagram Prison Project. Josh meditates daily and plays piano.
The Enneagram
A system of personality types like Myers-Briggs, but better. Applicable wherever humans are. Supercharges self-discovery, inner work, and teamwork. Combines modern psychology with ancient wisdom.
Inspiration
Peter Senge, Frederick Laloux, Ken Wilber, David Whyte, Eckhart Tolle, Adyashanti, Wendy Palmer, Parker Palmer, Mary Oliver, Byron Katie, Eugene Gendlin.
Core Beliefs
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Being our best self requires sincere "inner work" — meaning: self-discovery, self-correction, and self-generation — which we cannot do alone.
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Three foundational competencies help bring out the best in others: empathic listening, clear and powerful speaking, and "seeing" others' worth and potential.
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We develop more through practice than content acquisition.
Foundational Resources
// Reinventing Organizations - Frederick LaLoux
// The Fifth Discipline - Peter Senge
// The Wisdom of the Enneagram - Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson
// Leadership Embodiment - Wendy Palmer
// The New Jim Crow - Michelle Alexander
// Ishmael - Daniel Quinn
// Let Your Life Speak - Parker Palmer
// A Hidden Wholeness - Parker Palmer
// Loving What Is - Byron Katie
// Being a Brainwise Therapist - Bonnie Badenoch
// How to Read Heidegger - Mark Wrathall
// Coaching: Evoking Excellence in Others - James Flaherty
// Difficult Conversations - Harvard Negotiation Project
// The Talent Code - Daniel Coyle
// Focusing in Clinical Practice - Ann Weiser
// CornellBody Learning - Michael Gelb
// Cosmos - Carl Sagan
// The poetry of Mary Oliver
// On Being Podcast with Krista Tippet
// Big Hormone Enneagram Podcast
IG: www.instagram.com/lavinejosh/
Site: www.joshlavine.com
Today’s leaders and changemakers are faced with challenges of unprecedented complexity and uncertainty. Adam helps them navigate through this, whilst showing up as the best version of themselves - in their teams, organisations, and at home.
Over the last two decades Adam worked with hundreds of high-impact leaders across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East - with governments, Fortune 500 companies, social enterprises, nonprofits, SMEs, and at the White House. From building and running incubators and networks of technology innovation hubs, to training presidential candidates in creative leadership, Adam has had a storied career in which he has made every mistake in the book. These mistakes have informed his coaching and systems-change work more than any formal education could.
In Adam's own leadership journey he has launched over 10 organisations - including SMEs, nonprofits and social businesses - 3 of which were launched during the Arab Spring. Having experienced the full-spectrum of leadership challenges, from personal and team burnout to systems-level collaborations during extreme uncertainty and volatility, he understands first-hand just what it takes to thrive individually and collectively, in the midst of complexity.
He leverages his deep networks to creatively solve challenges by bringing in the right people for the specific task at hand. Working across languages, cultures and generations in complex socio-political contexts has been one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of his career. In 2014 he was awarded an Ashoka Fellowship for work he did during the Arab Spring - leveraging the Green Economy in the MENA region as a safe space for youth, government, private sector, civil society and academia to work together in rebuilding the region.
His work has always been to create safe spaces to shift consciousness, activating people as changemakers, contributing to planetary wellbeing. In his coaching practice, using a multi-disciplinary approach, Adam works with leaders to support them in showing up as the best versions of themselves - accompanying them in their self-discovery of what moves them to be forces for positive change in the world. In his systems-level work, Adam works with changemakers across entire ecosystems, using Collaborative Innovation, Human Centred Design and Social Impact methodologies to solve shared challenges and scale impact collectively. The combination of deep interpersonal work with leaders, and broad systemic impact across ecosystems is part of his theory of change: By working on our inner worlds and collaborating radically in our outer worlds, collective wellbeing is not only possible, it is inevitable.
Site: https://www.consciousness-coalition.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/amusicb/
Ana Cascales was born in Spain and is currently living in Costa Rica where she founded the Love Lab, an experiential home for people to experience unconditional love. She lives according to The Surrender Experiment, a book that has been written by Michael Singer.
Site: TBD
IG: https://www.instagram.com/abcascales/
Tony Bomboni is a Mexican entrepreneur who founded Cultura Distinta, a marketplace for cultural experiences in the Chiapas region in South Mexico. His mission is to promote experiences of value. He has worked as a tour guide in Barcelona, hitchhiked through Colombia and once booked a flight without return ticket to Ecuador with only $120 in his pocket.
Site: www.culturadistinta.com
IG: www.instagram.com/culturadistinta
Tucker Walsh is an American lighthouse for Spirit and travel guide for Soul helping to navigate the miracle of Life through storytelling, ceremony and celebration. He's currently exploring transformational communities around the globe, apprenticing to ancient and emerging ways of Being, Doing and Becoming.
Prior to his Death & Rebirth journey, Tucker was an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker who collaborated with some of the world’s leading thinkers and doers, including former Vice President Al Gore, top model Karlie Kloss, actress Jessica Alba and soccer superstar Lionel Messi.
Site: www.tuckerlighthouse.com
Blog: tuckerwalsh.medium.com
Norwegian/Swedish model turned sound alchemist Dorothea Barth Jörgensen shares her thoughts on Nonduality, Sound and Breath. She talks about her vision of The New Earth, experiences living in New York and Los Angeles, childhood and the secret to living an abundant life.
Site: www.dorotheabarthjorgensen.com
IG: www.instagram.com/dorotheabarth