Create Belonging

For Episode 12 of Create Belonging - we explore CREATIVITY and FACILITATION with Jenny Theolin. Did you know that creativity is one of the keys to finding your belonging? Creativity is about taking what we know, what we imagine, and what surrounds us and making something significant, something that may not have existed otherwise. We all have the potential to be creative and, in many ways, creativity is something that is deeply human and something that requires action and courage. If we are trying to discover our belonging or if we are trying to help others belong, then creativity is one of the necessary skills that one will need. And when it comes to understanding how creativity can be used for belonging, I knew I wanted to speak to Jenny Theolin. Jenny Theolin is a renowned expert who helps people learn more effectively. Calling upon her wealth of experience from around the world and background in design, she creates effective, engaging, and memorable learning experiences for organisations, schools, and non-profits. Jenny grew up as a world citizen, where she developed a high cultural intelligence and understanding of the humanity that connects us all. This conversation explores the power of facilitation and how this skill is often overlooked. Jenny’s latest book is “Dare to Facilitate” a collaboration with expert facilitators sharing their insights on how to properly embrace facilitation as the skill that helps individuals and companies collaborate better and tap into people’s true potential. This was a very FUN, insightful, and generous conversation with a creative human who creates belonging in all her projects. I was inspired by this conversation, and I hope you too will be inspired. Resources to continue exploring: websiteInstagramXLinkedwebsitebook websitehereYoutube Support Create Belonging: iTunesSpotifysend us your feedback: www.createbelonging.com/contactShare this episode with a friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pia Lauritzen, Ph.D. is a philosopher whose body of work revolves around uncovering the nature of questions and why they may just be more powerful than one may think. Indeed, questions are everywhere, and yet few of us know just how powerful they can be in changing our world. Pia is also someone who believes all questions are valid, and that we shouldn’t put too much emphasis on asking questions for the sake of getting answers - rather, we should just look into what the question is trying to tell us. This was a jam-packed, condensed conversation with a wonderful, insightful, and thoughtful human. I hope you enjoy this episode, and please don’t forget to connect with Pia Lauritzen on LinkedIn, and check out her upcoming book published with John Hopkin’s University Press. Resources to continue exploring: LinkedInQuestion: A Brief Book about Big IdeasPia’s QuestionsQuestion Jamqvest.ioSupport Create Belonging: iTunesSpotifysend us your feedback: www.createbelonging.com/contactShare this episode with a friend!Acknowledgments: Music “Playing with Color” by Nullhertz obtained royalty-free from Pixabay Thank you to the lovely people at Purple Space for your support ——————————- Thank you for listening! I would love your Feedback: Please send me an email at createbelonging@gmail.com and let me know what you thought of the episode. You can also follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createbelonging/ or on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-belonging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 10 of Create Belonging. I sit down and talk with the amazing Lola Akinmade about her life, work, books, and her views on Belonging in a world that tries to put you in a box. I loved this conversation and I hope you do too. Show Notes Key ideas we explore in this episode: Resources to continue exploring: Homepage and Blog. Tedx Talkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimamanda_Ngozi_Adichie“Why are Swedes so Quiet”Lagom: The Swedish Secret of Living WellTrevor Noah’s final thoughts In every Mirror She’s Black Everything is not enough Support Create Belonging: iTunesSpotifysend us your feedback: www.createbelonging.com/contactShare this episode with a friend! Acknowledgments: Music “Playing with Color” by Nullhertz obtained royalty-free from Pixabay Thank you to the lovely people at Purple Space for your support ——————————- Thank you for listening! I would love your Feedback: Please send me an email at createbelonging@gmail.com and let me know what you thought of the episode. You can also follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createbelonging/ or on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-belonging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome once again to Part 2 of my conversation with writer and meditation teacher Sebene Selassie. While part 1 was all about how we belong first and foremost to ourselves, this second part is about belonging with others. We start the conversation by talking about the illusion of power dynamics in society. Sebene flips the script that society is a struggle towards the middle where there is access to resources and power. She does that by reminding us that those in the margin - have a richness of perspective and access to fluidity and other ways of belonging that those in the middle might not. This part two of the conversation was a lot more personal and open, and one where I really got to express my deep gratitude for Sebene’s contribution to our understanding of Belonging. Key ideas we explore in this episode: Get into Power dynamicsContext SwitchingSemeiotic VigilanceAffinity GroupsefficiencyAffinity groupsResources to continue exploring: The ideas and media related to this episode Wikipedia on “From Margin to Center” - by Bell HooksSebene’s book You Belong: A Call for ConnectionSubscribe to Sebene’s newsletterFollow Sebene on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Part 1 of the long-awaited interview with writer and meditation teacher Sebene Selassie. We introduce her book “You Belong - A Call for Connection” and her motivations for writing it. We discuss the fundamental fact of belonging and the paradox of belonging. We later go on to look at the way that the world seems to be suffering from a “Delusion of separation” and how the way to wake up from that reality is to look inwards. This was a very rich, insightful, and enlightening conversation about belonging with one of the world’s leading thinkers on the matter. Key ideas we explore in this episode: Resources to continue exploring: The ideas and media related to this episode: Hurry Slowly interview with Sebene on the Delusion of SeparationSebene’s book You Belong: A Call for ConnectionSubscribe to Sebene’s newsletterFollow Sebene on Instagram Acknowledgments Music by Ergy, aka Hugues Coudurier, Facebook ——————————- Thank you for listening! I would love your Feedback: Please send me an email at createbelonging@gmail.com and let me know what you thought of the episode. You can also follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createbelonging/ or on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-belonging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Kristín Grímsdóttir . This is the follow-up episode where the conversation starts exploring the topic of Authenticity. Naturally, this conversation offers a very personal look at Kristín’s own story with authenticity. She offers some practical insights on how she experiences authenticity with herself and with others. We are extremely grateful for Kristín’s vulnerability in talking about her journey to find her belonging. In this Episode one we cover the following topics: TED talk If you haven't already, I highly recommend giving this episode a listen to gain valuable insights into living a more authentic life. Tune in now to Create Belonging, available on your favorite podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode, we sit down with the amazing and wonderful Kristín Grímsdóttir for a two-part conversation where we bridge Belonging with Authenticity. Part one starts with a discussion on the book "You Belong" by Sabene Selassie. During the podcast, Kristin shares her insights on what belonging means to her and how it ties into the work she has been doing for the past 15 years. She is an expert in helping others discover their authentic selves and use that awareness to empower their lives. In this Episode one we cover the following topics: Short Bio: Kristín Grímsdóttir has lived many lives. She is guided by her values, which one day led her to quit her job and cycle solo across Europe for over 120 days. She planned to meet over 100 strangers, and this lead her to write a memoir about the experience in the book “Real: a story I tell myself and choose to believe.” Aside from being an adventurer, she is also a mother, partner, and entrepreneur. She is a sustainability and leadership expert with over 15 years of experience in understanding human behavior and decision-making within the context of sustainability. She has been a startup founder and CEO, a project manager in a public company, and has led the sustainability agenda during digital transformation times in a large, international company. Kristin's passion for creating enabling conditions for sustainable development through vertical development has led her to specialize in conscious leadership, emotional intelligence, building trusted relations, strategy, sustainable business design, sustainable development, vertical development, culture and values, brand development, facilitation, project management, coaching, deep and genuine listening, co-creation, and navigating complexity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi! I'm back! I recently overcame some struggles in 2022. So for 2023, we are re-launching the podcast. We will be releasing new episodes really soon. So please watch this space! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 5 - Belonging to our Cities: a Conversation with Urban Planner, Mustafa Sherif In this episode, I sit down with Mustafa Sherif (LinkedIn, Instagram). He is the creator and host of the URBANISTICA podcast. He is also an Urban Planner working at AFRY in Stockholm, Sweden. Mustafa was born in Bagdad and came to Sweden with his family at age 17. He received a degree in architecture and later when on to complete a Masters in Urban Planning and Design from the Royal Technical Institute (KTH). This is a wide-ranging conversation with someone that has given a lot of thought to how cities should be designed and how do these decisions affect people. We cover a lot of topics including how he defines the concept of “home”, what makes a good city and how Urban Planning has changed over the years to become more inclusive. I hope you enjoy the joy of this fascinating interview about belonging to our cities. Please visit www.createbelonging.com for the complete show notes. Thank you for listening. Please don’t forget to like and subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today is a spoken word Artist named Kerone Campbell Kerone was born in Jamaica, raised in Brooklyn, NYC, and has been living in Stockholm for 6 years. Kerone, like many of us, is someone that has given a lot of thought to Belonging. Through his words and his Art, he is able to communicate wholeheartedly, in a way that very few of us can. However, can all relate to the emotions that his work evokes. Where/when does Kerone belong? The disillusionment of not fitting into ideals as a child immigrant. Life lesson: When you immigrate to a place, you can be anyone you want to be. Q: What’s it like being back in Sweden, compared to being black in New York? Book: Subtle Acts of Exclusion but Dr. Tiffany Jana, and Michael Baran. Why it is important for him to bring to the surface the issue of slavery and other traumatic events of the past. How did he get started with Spoken Word? Keron discovered Spoken Word in 2003, however, he would not find his voice until he came to Stockholm. He started writing following a painful breakup. Today he writes on many topics including family, society, and relationships. What happens when you don’t feel as you belong? How he found his own belonging. Why belonging is much bigger than what anyone else thinks or does to you. The importance of realizing that you are on your own journey, charting your own path. Do you have any tips or practices for healthy belonging? Sebene Selassie - “You Belong” - talks about the importance of curiosity for finding belonging. Here is how to get in touch with Kerone: Website: https://keronecampbell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keronecampbell Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keronecampbell/ Acknowledgments: Music by Ergy, aka Hugues Coudurier, Facebook ——————————- Thank you for listening! I would love your Feedback: Please send me an email at createbelonging@gmail.com and let me know what you thought of the episode. You can also follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createbelonging/ or on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-belonging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Create Belonging! In this episode, we speak to Chris Hovde (Linkedin, Instagram, Facebook). A self-proclaimed “Urban Monk”, Chris is unapologetically living a life where he strives to make sure his behaviors are in accordance with his values. He is one of the people leaders at Telia, one of the largest telecoms with 21000 employees across the globe. He holds many roles and responsibilities, including employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, and promoting self-leadership. Chris sits on the boards of many companies and is very involved in many initiatives concerning the environment, technology, and issues around racial and gender inclusivity. You can check out his meditation and well-being initiative here: regenerativemonks.com/ He is someone that leads by example and is on a mission to helping people live their most authentic selves. So at this point, you may be wondering why I invited an Urban Monk to be on a podcast about belonging?! Chris is someone that belongs to himself first and foremost. He understands that in order to inspire and help others, we must first live our own truths. Chris is not one for excuses. And in this podcast, he challenges us to stop lying to ourselves and to start the journey to our authentic selves. Topics Discussed: Cognitive DissonanceSingularity UniversityMinimalismLink to post, The Pareto PrincipleSystems ThinkingChris’ Summary of the conversation in 2 points: Start being honest with yourself? Change can happen with small changes. Try to find meaning where you are. Start backing up the things you say you care about with actions. Reach out and connect with Chris: (Linkedin, Instagram, Facebook). “Regenerative Monks” - Where you can find his dinners and meditation services Acknowledgments: This podcast is created, produced, and edited by me, Mateo Bornico Music by Ergy, aka Hugues Coudurier, Facebook ——————————- Thank you for listening! I would love your Feedback: Please send me an email at createbelonging@gmail.com and let me know what you thought of the episode. You can also follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createbelonging/ or on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-belonging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Howard Ross: Episode Notes Welcome to our second episode of Create Belonging. This is my interview with Howard Ross, author of “Our Search for Belonging: How Our Need to Connect is Tearing Us Apart” About Howard: Howard Ross is a lifelong social justice advocate and is considered one of the world’s seminal thought leaders in identifying and addressing unconscious bias. He authored and co-authored many books on diversity and inclusion, including, Our Search for Belonging: How Our Need to Connect is Tearing Us Apart, which won the 2019 Nautilus Book Award Gold Medal for Social Change and Social Justice. Howard’s writings have been published by the Harvard Business Review, the Washington Post, the New York Times, Fast Company Magazine, Diversity Women Magazine, Forbes Magazine, Fortune Magazine, and dozens of other publications. Howard has served on numerous not-for-profits boards, including the Diversity Advisory Board of the Human Rights Campaign, the board of directors of the Dignity and Respect Campaign, and the board of directors for the National Women’s Mentoring Network. Howard has been the recipient of many awards, including the 2009 Operation Understanding Award for Community Service; the 2012 Winds of Change Award from the Forum on Workplace Diversity and Inclusion; the 2013 Diversity Peer Award from Diversity Women Magazine; the 2014 Catalyst Award from Uptown Professional Magazine; the 2014 Catalyst for Change Award from Wake Forest University; the 2015 Trendsetter in HR by SHRM Magazine; and the 2016 Leadership in Diversity Award by the World Human Resources Development Conference in Mumbai, India. He was also named an Honorary Medicine Man by the Eastern Cherokee Reservation in N.C., and given Medicine Holder designation by the Pawnee Nation. Howard founded Cook Ross Inc., one of the nation’s leading Diversity and Inclusion consultancies. He sold the company in July 2018 and founded Udarta Consulting, LLC. Question (Q): “The essential dilemma of my life is between my deep desire to belong and my suspicion of belonging.” What does this quote by Jhumpa Lahari mean? Answer (A): - We are encoded to belong as a human imperative for survival Q: Udarta is the name of your current organization, where does the name come from? A: The name is a Hindi word roughly translated as “Generosity and Kindness”. More than half the work we do at Udarta is pro-bono and charitable. Q: Where did you get started to work for a more equitable and fair society? A: His origins in activism are a result of his family’s history, with his parents being the fleeing worn-torn eastern Europe for the united states and he considers social justice work a “family business”, with over 35 years of experience working in this field. Q: How has exclusion and discrimination evolved over the decades? What has changed in the last decades? A: History repeats itself, and MLK jr. said “The arch of history bends towards justice”. So society has improved over the long history. However more recently, things have been changing quickly. - The role of new media in cultivating more tribal belonging Daniel Goldman, father of emotional intelligence and the amygdala hijack. Fear gets in the way of rationality, causing people to act in the subconscious bias that keeps them safe. How fear makes things Personal, Persistent, and Permanent Q: Why did you use 3 fictional characters to explain your points? A: Using 3 archetypes to explain the complexity of relationships - why identity and affiliations are not so clear-cut. - The characters are an archetype of “intersectionality” (Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw) Jon Robert Tartaglione Q Why is belonging in the workplace so important? A: Most of us cannot choose who our workmates and we are somehow “forces us” to find ways to relate with others and work together towards a common work. Solving belonging in the workplace can have a deeper impact on society since many of the lessons from the workplace can be...

Wow! Welcome, to the first episode of Create Belonging. Guest: Innocent Mugenga, a Founder and the CEO of Aline. Host of the Learnability Podcast You can follow and connect with him here: https://www.instagram.com/innocentmugenga/ Notes: In this episode, we explore Innocent's story. We get into how it was like being born and growing up in Sweden. We touch on his early professional experiences of not belonging, and why he considers himself privileged. This has been a real learning experience for me, and I hope that it will be the same for you too. Here are some of the notes I took. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X0mgOOSpLU Thank you for listening to the first episode of Create Belonging. I have many more to come, please don't forget to subscribe on your favorite podcatcher. http://www.huguescoudurier.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi! This is a test episode. You can hear me talk to my first guest, about some of my thoughts on this podcast. I plan on expanding a bit more and talking about the short in more detail on episode 0. Hope you like it. If you have any feedback, please email me at createbelonging@gmail.com Best, Mateo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.