This episode of the Integrated Intelligence Podcast dives deep into the nuances of clarity in various forms of relationships and personal growth. Azrya Bequer and Astrid Brinck, explore the importance of clear communication, the role of personal evolution, and how grief and loss can reveal deeper clarity. They discuss practical applications of clarity in leadership and teamwork, and share personal stories that highlight the transformative power of being clear and transparent in both professional and intimate relationships.   00:00 Understanding Relationship Dynamics 00:46 The Importance of Clarity in Relationships 01:06 Navigating Unexpected Changes 01:37 Commitment to Evolving Together 02:22 Introduction to the Podcast 03:00 The Theme of Clarity 03:44 Personal Journey to Clarity 06:52 The Role of Assumptions in Clarity 23:47 The Power of Grief in Finding Clarity 37:50 A Profound Moment of Connection 38:16 Embracing Love and Wisdom 39:06 The Beauty of Vulnerable Moments 40:11 Anticipation of Loss 42:37 Navigating Relationships with Clarity 44:17 Commitment and Change 45:25 Transparency and Honesty 49:17 The Journey of Personal Growth 55:34 Leadership and Organizational Clarity 01:09:18 The Benefits of Clarity

Azrya sits down with the incredible Rha Goddess at our beautiful neighbouring retreat center in Mexico, MUSA. They dive into key topics around diversity, inclusion, and the responsibilities tied to curating a diverse and inclusive community.

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 Connect with our guest Mara Abrams https://www.numaraimpact.com/  Visit www.kavanaretreats.com/media   To dive deeper, we invite you to check out a comprehensive list of our current offerings: https://www.kavanaretreats.com/offerings  Follow us on IG: @kavanaretreats @inlife.wetrust and @azryabequer

This episode dives into regenerative community stewardship, highlighting discussions on leadership, listening, and coherence. The discussion includes themes like the importance of listening, the legitimate other, stewardship, and maintaining alignment amidst various challenges, including financial sustainability and dealing with conflicts.    00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:53 Meet Tara: Visionary of MUSA 03:45 Astrid Brinck: Steward of Communities 05:10 Innovative Technologies and Community Impact 10:27 Deep Listening and Inner Impact Leadership 12:03 The Concept of the Legitimate Other 21:15 Rituals and Community Building 29:52 Embracing Endings and Reverence 35:34 Creating Harmony Clauses in Community Building 36:27 The Reality of Enforcing Harmony Clauses 37:05 The Importance of Boundaries in Community 38:27 Handling Conflict and Misalignment 42:21 Healthy Belonging and Self-Worth 46:32 The Concept of Stewardship 50:16 Reciprocity and Prosperity in Communities 59:01 The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising 01:00:43 Regenerative Coherence and Integration 01:04:59 Final Thoughts and Inspiration Follow our guests: Fatema Hamdani https://www.linkedin.com/in/fhamdani/ Tara Medina https://www.instagram.com/findmusa/?hl=en Visit www.kavanaretreats.com/stories Follow @kavanaretreats on IG  

In this episode, Azrya and Bee recount the devastating impact of the Palisades fire that reduced their home to rubble and ash.

In this enlightening conversation, Jacqueline, Founder + CEO Alexander Legacy Private Wealth Management shares her journey from working at a private bank at age 16 to becoming a wealth steward and impact investor. She discusses the critical importance of putting wealth in the hands of women and people of color and breaking down traditional archetypes of wealthy investors. Jacqueline recounts her own transformative experiences and highlights the work she does to educate and support clients in stewarding their wealth for meaningful impact. From investing in high-impact projects to guiding women through personal and professional transitions, this dialogue delves into the intersection of purpose, wealth, and social change. The discussion also emphasizes the role of healing and self-care in becoming effective stewards of wealth and making informed, heart-centered investment decisions.   00:00 A Fateful Encounter 00:55 Shared Values: Stewardship of Wealth 03:11 Personal Journey: From Detroit to Wall Street 04:41 Discovering Wealth Management 08:53 The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History 12:56 Empowering Women of Color 16:51 Investing for Impact: A New Paradigm 22:16 The Founder's Perspective: Key Considerations 23:19 Financial Due Diligence and Alignment 24:23 The Importance of Long-Term Commitment 26:12 Trust and Intuition in Investment Decisions 27:31 Emotional Connection and Impact Investing 28:39 Personal Transformation and Purpose-Driven Investment 33:25 Redefining Success and Fulfillment 38:42 The Power of Healing and Self-Responsibility 40:22 Final Thoughts and Reflections   Visit www.kavanaretreats.com/media Follow @kavanaretreats and @azryabequer on IG   Connect with our guests: https://www.alprivatewealth.com/

In this episode of the Integrated Intelligence Podcast, host Azrya Bequer is joined by guests Astrid Brinck, Rha Goddess, Janna Salokangas, and Seth Streeter to explore the themes of deep listening and inner impact leadership.

In this mind-and-heart-expanding episode of the Integrated Intelligence Podcast, host Azrya Bequer engages in a profound conversation with our very own KAVANÂ Institute Steward Astrid Brinck, whose 30+ years of experience supporting leaders and organizations has led to deep insights and embodied wisdom. To dive deeper into these concepts and start embodying these principles yourself, we invite you to join Astrid for a *live masterclass* on December 11 inside of our new membership, the Integrated Leadership Arena, on how to cultivate reverent, lasting impact in your own work and life December 11 Masterclass: https://www.kavanaretreats.com/leadership-astrid Join the Membership: http://www.kavanaretreats.com/membership

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00:00 Introduction: Challenging Perceptions of Wealth 02:02 Our Journey from Independence to Interdependence 02:42 Introducing KAVANÂ: A Retreat Center for Transformation 04:10 Redefining Success and Personal Transformation 04:53 Meeting and Building Together 07:15 Entrepreneurial Beginnings and Family Business 10:14 The Impact of Personal Loss and Shifting Focus 10:46 Challenges and Lessons in the Cannabis Industry 13:36 The Role of Plant Medicine in Personal Growth 17:04 Building KAVANÂ : Vision and Realities 24:24 The Wisdom of Lack and Interdependence 36:24 The Journey of Worthiness and Control 37:57 The Wisdom of Lack: A Personal Reflection 39:41 Facing Burnout and Stress 41:03 Inherited Beliefs and Hard Work 46:35 Embracing Omega and Nonprofit Vision 52:41 Make Dope Art: Integrating Alpha and Omega 01:02:04 Financial Stewardship and Vision 01:08:29 Invitation to Build the Temple This episode was brought to you by KAVANÂ - a 30-acre oceanfront Retreat Center and Learning Institute dedicated to personal transformation for real-world impact, nestled into the wild and sprawling landscape of the South Pacific Coast of Mexico. Our Learning Institute is dedicated to bridging the gap between personal transformation and purpose-driven leadership by catalyzing the journey from Inner Impact to social and cultural change. We believe stewardship starts at the innermost core, creating ripples that transform the people and the world around us. Our offerings include experiential training, immersive transformational processes, and collaborative research where we integrate diverse disciplines from Indigenous wisdom to cutting-edge science. Visit us at www.kavanaretreats.com/connect Follow KAVANÂ on IG: @kavanaretreats Follow our hosts: @azryabequer @benjaminbequer

This episode delves into the convergence of ancient Sakha shamanic traditions and modern AI technology. Snow Raven highlights the role of spirit, imagination, and sound in her culture. Jere Simpson shares about his brush with the CIA as a teenager, after he hacked into their database and subsequently got hired for his skills. The two pioneers discuss the possible implementation of Indigenous Wisdom into training large language models to make ethical decisions for the future of our planet. Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction to Sakha Spirituality 00:47 The Power of Sound and Imagination 01:41 Cultural Significance and Personal Journey 02:08 Introduction of ’Sor’ Snow Raven 03:19 Shamanic Rites of Passage 06:00 Meeting the Shaman Mentor 08:27 The Role of Shamans in the Community 14:04 Jerry’s Early Life and CIA Encounter 17:42 From Tech Founder to Personal Transformation 29:15 The Impact of Indigenous Wisdom on AI 35:22 Ethics and Cultural Appreciation in Technology 43:56 The Evolution of AI Capabilities 44:24 Integrating Indigenous Wisdom into AI 45:07 AI and Human Relationships 49:02 Practical Examples of AI Wisdom 54:54 The Concept of AI Developing a Soul 58:24 The Role of Pain and Initiation in Growth 01:02:29 The Future of AI and Human Consciousness 01:16:11 Stewardship and Ethical AI Development 01:20:56 Best Case Scenarios for AI Integration 01:24:34 Closing Thoughts and Expressions of Gratitude —--- This episode was brought to you by KAVANÂ - a 30-acre oceanfront Retreat Center and Learning Institute dedicated to personal transformation for real-world impact, nestled into the wild and sprawling landscape of the South Pacific Coast of Mexico. Visit us at www.kavanaretreats.com Follow us on IG: @kavanaretreats Follow our host Azrya: @azryabequer Follow our guests: HTTPS://www.atlasup.com www.snowraven.com

The Integrated Intelligence Podcast 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. ABOUT US: KAVANÂ is a 30-acre oceanfront Retreat Center and Learning Institute dedicated to personal transformation for real-world impact, nestled into the wild and sprawling landscape of the South Pacific Coast of Mexico. Our Learning Institute is dedicated to bridging the gap between personal transformation and purpose-driven leadership by catalyzing the journey from Inner Impact to social and cultural change. We believe stewardship starts at the innermost core, creating ripples that transform the people and the world around us. Our offerings include experiential training, immersive transformational processes and collaborative research where we integrate diverse disciplines from Indigenous wisdom to cutting-edge science. KAVANÂ is both a place and a path to finding meaning.