Integrated Intelligence by KAVANÂ explores humanity’s original AI - Ancient Intelligence - and the many intelligence systems that shape our lives: intuitive, somatic, collaborative, environmental, and so many more. Join us for a creative exploration of this subject, hosted by Azrya Bequer, alongside leading authors, innovators, and culture creators dedicated to reconnecting humanity to the essential aliveness that goes far beyond our thinking minds. Integrated Intelligence is a production of KAVANÂ ; a 30-acre oceanfront Retreat Center & Learning Institute dedicated to personal transformation for real-world impact.
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Integrated Intelligence by KAVANÂ explores humanity’s original AI - Ancient Intelligence - and the many intelligence systems that shape our lives: intuitive, somatic, collaborative, environmental, and so many more. Join us for a creative exploration of this subject, hosted by Azrya Bequer, alongside leading authors, innovators, and culture creators dedicated to reconnecting humanity to the essential aliveness that goes far beyond our thinking minds. Integrated Intelligence is a production of KAVANÂ ; a 30-acre oceanfront Retreat Center & Learning Institute dedicated to personal transformation for real-world impact.
Reimagining Narratives - An Exploration in Storytelling & Impact
Integrated Intelligence by KAVANÂ
54 minutes 15 seconds
7 months ago
Reimagining Narratives - An Exploration in Storytelling & Impact
Azrya and Mara delve into the complexities of creating meaningful impact in this thought-provoking conversation. Starting from Mara's personal journey of empowering marginalized communities, they explore the power of storytelling and media. Mara shares experiences from her diverse career, including grassroots documentary filmmaking and significant corporate initiatives with the Nike Foundation. They discuss challenges like maintaining authenticity, fighting systemic injustices, and navigating the evolving digital landscape. This episode underscores the importance of empathy, listening, and co-creation in the impact space, advocating for a balance between personal transformation and external action.
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Mara
00:38 Mara's Journey into the World of Impact
01:42 The Power of Storytelling and Media
03:32 Empowering Youth Through Filmmaking
05:59 Transition to Cell Phone Filmmaking
07:12 Personal Transformation and Storytelling
08:16 Global Impact and Working with Nike
10:23 Empowering Girls and Community Projects
12:58 Challenges and Solutions in the Impact Space
15:19 The Role of Privilege and Diversity
18:34 Focusing on Democracy and Information Literacy
21:19 The Crisis of Social Media and Mental Health
24:31 The Power of Small Groups in Social Movements
26:21 Balancing Academic and Real-World Impact
27:14 Understanding Internal Impact
29:02 Challenges in the Impact Space
30:22 Local Impact and Community Collaboration
32:35 Personal Transformation and Power
41:08 Failures and Lessons in Hollywood
48:19 Fringe Diplomacy and Global Impact
52:20 Conclusion and Future Impact
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Integrated Intelligence by KAVANÂ
Integrated Intelligence by KAVANÂ explores humanity’s original AI - Ancient Intelligence - and the many intelligence systems that shape our lives: intuitive, somatic, collaborative, environmental, and so many more. Join us for a creative exploration of this subject, hosted by Azrya Bequer, alongside leading authors, innovators, and culture creators dedicated to reconnecting humanity to the essential aliveness that goes far beyond our thinking minds. Integrated Intelligence is a production of KAVANÂ ; a 30-acre oceanfront Retreat Center & Learning Institute dedicated to personal transformation for real-world impact.
