Be & Think in the House of Trust

In this new episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I welcome Felipe Cunha, Mestre Violinha, a Brazilian researcher & professor, and Capoeira Master, with a passion for collaborative processes and organisational change. Felipe shares his profound insights into how Capoeira, the Brazilian martial art, can inspire us to foster a more human-centred, adaptable community and work culture:- Capoeira is a decolonial way of moving through life- Capoeira shows you how to create meaningful interactions and grow trust within teams and groups- Capoeira generates new ideas and helps you connect with others on a poetic level- Felipe explains his love for transformative learning processes that challenge conventional systems and inspire deeper connections- We dive into how embodied learning helps you grow in the world and transform yourself.Connect with Felipe:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felipe-cunha-b8325a9/"Tabacaria", Fernando Pessoa, 1944. https://lyricstranslate.com/en/tabacaria-tobacco-shop.html-0If you read Portuguese, explore his text "How Capoeira Can Teach us To Listen?" ("Como a Capoeira pode nos ensinar a escutar?") https://travessias.substack.com/p/como-a-capoeira-pode-nos-ensinarConnect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan

Join Servane Mouazan in this bouncy episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust as she welcomes Guido Heijmans, also known as Mestre Salsicha, a Dutch Capoeira master who has been practising the Brazilian martial art for three decades. Together they explore the profound lessons that Capoeira offers in fostering trust, collaboration, and personal growth within teams and organisations.Highlights:- Understanding Capoeira: Discover the essence of Capoeira as a vibrant blend of music, movement, historic legacy and martial arts, creating a dynamic and inclusive environment where individuals can express themselves freely.- Team Dynamics: Learn how Capoeira’s circle fosters deep connections, mutual support, and the freedom to express individuality, making it a metaphor for unique teamwork.- Intuition and Presence: Explore the concepts of malandragem and malícia, which teach practitioners to be cunning, aware, and adaptable, essential skills for navigating complex social landscapes.- Going with the Flow: Embrace the art of staying calm and present amidst chaos, allowing for creativity and unexpected outcomes to emerge naturally.- Breaking Stereotypes: Witness how Capoeira challenges societal norms and encourages empowerment, inclusivity, and the dismantling of preconceived notions.Connect with Guido:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/guido-heijmans-308877aa/Website: https://www.capoeira-events.nlConnect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan

Are you ready to explore the transformative potential of SharingPower? The latest episode of Be & Think in the #HouseOfTrust dives deep into the soil of collective processes. We've harvested insights from funders, entrepreneurs, and activists, and you can cross-pollinate too by thinking through the questions in this episode, in real time! Bonus: Discover how the "Sharing Power Wheel" can help you assess and enhance power dynamics in your own context.#SocialChange  #ConsciousInnovation, #PowerDynamics, #Collaboration, #InclusiveStructures, #Stewardship, #Empathy, #SelfAdvocacy #Trust #Leadership Connect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, Servane listens to Patricia Hamzahee, a true community catalyst and campaigner for responsible and community investing. Patricia is an advocate for measuring what matters, and elevating black entrepreneurship. She also sits on various boards and investment committees. (Social Enterprise UK, Better Society Capital).Highlights in this episode: Learning from a multicultural upbringing in Japan to impactful work for fairness, equity, and communityFostering common ground in environments where scarcity and control often dominate.Reflecting on the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and the impact of legal challenges, backlashes and public perception.Committing to measure and track investments and opportunities to ensure accountability and genuine progress in equity and inclusion.Venturing: Patricia is creating a community development finance institution (CDFI) in the UK to channel investments into underserved communities.Useful LinksConnect with Patricia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciahamzaheeBlack Funding Network: https://blackfundingnetwork.orgExtend Venture: https://extendventure.org Connect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, Servane sits down with Ajaita Shah, passionate enabler, problem solver, critical thinker, game changer and the visionary leader behind Frontier Markets, a financial inclusion powerhouse transforming lives in rural India. They delve into the challenges and triumphs of reaching underserved communities, the role of technology in driving change, and Ajaita's ambitious plans for the future. Highlights in this episodeSharing her approach to finding calm amidst a busy life, Ajaita emphasises the importance of self-centring through nature and human connection.Ajaita explains how Frontier Markets leverages technology and a network of 40,000 women entrepreneurs to deliver essential services to rural communities, thinking end-to-end enablement.She discusses the challenges of scaling impact and the birth of her investment initiative, the She Leads Impact Fund, aimed at supporting social enterprises.Listen to her vision and expected feelings for the future including her plans to unlock billions of dollars for impact investing and empower millions of people through financial inclusion.Useful LinksAjaita Shah on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frontiermarketsFrontier Markets https://frontiermkts.comBeyond Capital Ventures https://beyondcapitalventures.com/She Leads Bharat https://www.frontiermkts.com/she-leads-bharatConnect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am joined by the inspiring Sana Kapadia, a gender-smart and climate-smart investing specialist. With a focus on boldness, radiance and resilience, Sana, Chief Catalyst at Heading for Change and Senior Strategic Advisor at 2X Global, shares her insights on integrating a gender lens to unlock more inclusive and equitable climate finance.In this episode:The values that define us"Kind, soulful, resilient, strategic, and graceful" - Sana reflects on the values that define her and how these attributes help her navigate the complex world of social justice and climate finance.Doing the bold, inner work Sana discusses the importance of being true to oneself and the role of self-awareness in driving systemic change.A holistic approach to finance will drive real impact "We need to be thinking about the political economy, the other social constructs that are in place around gender norms and structural barriers" Passing on the baton in a way that makes sense"We are definitely influencing our young people. So I think we have to choose how to do that well and to give them the right tools to take actions that are right for them" - On educating the younger generation about climate change and social justice.A call to action"We have to show up with courage, to keep being part of the conversation, to keep using our influence and power"Interesting links:Connect with Sana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanakapadiaListen to Sana's Podcast: "Nour" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nour/id1666512169Heading for Change strategy and investments https://www.headingforchange.org/investmentsHeading for Change Newsletter: https://www.headingforchange.org/newsletterGender and climate finance case-studies: https://www.2xglobal.org/case-studies-2Knowledge products: i) Inclusive Climate Finance https://www.2xglobal.org/knowledge-hub-blog/inclusive-gender-and-climate-financeii) Seminal - Climate & Gender Finance Report https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6089294d7cb43b4cffb93591/t/60ec750cdcef4a49b3a96120/1626109200947/GenderSmart+Climate+Report.pdfiii) Fair Futures https://www.2xglobal.org/knowledge-hub-blog/envisioning-fair-futuresConnect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I am listening to the calm and fiery Carey Bohjanen, founder of The Rallying Cry. Carey is a catalyst for Gender-Climate capital and she reflects on ways to become a truly relevant leader, as we all urgently need to uplift solutionaries - a lot of them are women - around the world, to fight climate change.Highlights: "Climate change and gender equality go hand in hand. With women representing more than 50% of the planet, it's just absurd to me that they don't get the capital they need.""I want to shift the voices of African women from the front lines of climate change to the forefront of climate leadership.""Complex problems require complex solutions, and complex solutions often come from a variety of voices, a variety of perspectives and lived experiences.""We cannot have climate resilience without personal resilience."Interesting links:Connect with Carey on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carey-bohjanen-879b2b3/The Rallying Cry: therallyingcry.orgConnect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan

In this week’s episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust I am listening to Anne Ravanona, an Irish/Spanish global gender equality advocate and entrepreneur, a campaigner and an uplifting public speaker based in France for the past 30 years. Anne's mission is to get 1 million women entrepreneurs funded by 2030 and to help companies reach their gender equality targets whilst continuing to scale…She describes herself as global, passionate, inspiring, dedicated, thought leader!Join Anne to think about:1. Together we can! She highlights the economic opportunity and the higher returns on investment that women in entrepreneurship can bring, even if it feels the world is going backwards.2. The highs and lows of this Gender-Lens investing campaign, and why some Johns and Davids are in the way.3. The power of community. For Anne, community is capital. By coming together, we can create genuine positive social and environmental change and solve our big issues. She shares practical examples of how we can encourage and activate collaboration, connection and the inclusion of diverse voices in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.4. The role of action and accountability. Anne stresses the importance of taking action, setting targets, and holding oneself accountable. Progress happens through individual commitments and collective effort.So if you too believe that "Community is Capital", unleash your funding power and join the movement!Meet Anne on:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anneravanonaWeb: https://www.anneravanona.com and https://www.globalinvesther.comAttend this year’s Invest Her Summit: https://www.investhersummit.comGift a founder a space at Dublin’s Invest Her Summit: https://bit.ly/InvestHerSummit-ACCESSConnect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan

In a world where the concepts of freedom, justice, and democracy are not as common as we might hope, it becomes increasingly important to explore how we can contribute to these ideals through our actions and investments. Our latest podcast episode delves into this very topic, guided by the insightful words of James Baldwin and our House of Trust guest, Tara Sabre Collier.Tara, a visiting fellow at Said Business School and Director of Impact Investing at Chemonics UK, shares her thoughts on what it takes to finance social and environmental justice. She challenges us to think creatively and to be more granular in our approaches to impact investing.From impact bonds to microfinance loans, and blended finance, many financial instruments can be tailored to generate measurable impacts alongside financial returns.But it's not just about the money. It's about who we are listening to, who we are supporting, and who we are inviting to the table. It's about dismantling systemic barriers and promoting justice in all its forms. Tara cites the work of organisations like Adasina, Ujima Institute and Kheprw Institute, which empower under-resourced communities to finance their own growth outside conventional systems.So, if you love to invest in social and environmental change, this episode invites you to ponder deeply and consider how you could apply more courage, boldness, and imagination to your work or practice. It's not just about the impact investing sector; it's about each of us asking ourselves what we can start doing differently to support and amplify social and environmental justice.Useful LinksTara Sabre Collier on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasabreKheprw Institute https://kheprw.org/Adasina https://adasina.com/Criterion Institute https://www.criterioninstitute.org/Ujima Institute https://www.ujimainstitute.com/Connect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan

In this hopeful and empowering episode of "Be & Think in the House of Trust", Servane sits down with Jessica Espinoza, CEO of 2X Global, to delve deep into the transformative world of gender-smart investing. Jessica unravels the essence of leveraging capital for gender equality and the profound impact it has on societies and economies worldwide.With billions already mobilized in gender-smart investments, she sheds light on the successful strategies and practical models that have been pivotal in this journey.Jessica takes us through her story, detailing the driving forces behind her commitment to social impact and gender-smart initiatives. Discover inspiring stories of communities of practice that have led to tangible, scalable solutions.Get valuable insights on engaging traditional financial institutions and how to encourage a shift from planning and perfection to participation and learning.Reclaim the power of peer influence and community support in making gender-smart investing mainstream.Don't miss this episode if you want to be a part of the movement towards a more inclusive and equitable investment landscape.Useful LinksJessica Espinoza on Linkedin https://es.linkedin.com/in/jessicaespinozat2X Global https://www.2xglobal.org/Women in Social Finance https://womeninsocialfinance.org/Future of Impact Summit https://futureofimpact.world/Xoco Unlimited https://xocounlimited.org/ Empowering adolescent girls to escape sexual exploitation and leapfrog to digital jobs of the futureJellycorn https://www.jellycorn.io/ Accelerating equality in entrepreneurship, investing & innovationConnect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan

In this episode of "Be & Think in the House of Trust", Servane is listening to Ros Atkins, journalist and BBC News Analysis Editor, known for his ability to distil complex news stories into crisp, accessible formats. With a mix of wisdom and humility, Ros shares his insights from his book "The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence," offering a masterclass on conveying information with care and precision to diverse audiences.Ros stresses how crucial it is to understand different stakeholders' perspectives to ensure clarity and resonance. Sometimes it is about accepting we don't know, especially when concepts mean different things in different contexts.He also recounts the journey of the BBC's 50:50 campaign. As the founder of 50:50, Ros guided the project from a month-long experiment in early 2017 to the global initiative it has become. This story highlights the significance of empathy, voluntary participation, and the power of proof in driving successful advocacy.Tune in for an episode full of pragmatic and actionable examples!Highlights in this episode[05:02] Ros's take on Joni Mitchell’s discipline and precision[09:32] Find your powerful Impact Phrase[12:33] Acknowledge the limits of what you understand[16:30] The case for preparation[20:24] Why empathy and understanding are in your interest[27:44] The reason why it matters to you is…Useful LinksThe Art of Explanation (Book) https://geni.us/TAOEBOOKRos Atkins on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/BBCRosAtkinsRos Atkins https://www.bbc.co.uk/search?q=ros+atkinsThe Media Show on BBC Radio Four https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001t9j50 - 50 Campaign https://www.bbc.co.uk/5050Connect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan

In this episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, I explore the concept of transparency in the context of impact investing. The word was shared by my previous guest Daniela Barone Soares, the CEO of Snowball, the impact management firm.  You hear about the meaning of transparency and the assumptions that can hinder people from deploying more of it in the sector. Daniela tells the story of Snowball’s impact report and the mindset that helped them go through independent verification. We look at the behaviours and values that support transparency; how these help us build trust, manage risks, and attract capital and stakeholders.The episode concludes with questions for you all to explore about transparency, its benefits and challenges. Useful LinksSnowball https://www.snowballimpactinvestment.com/Daniela Barone Soares on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-barone-soares/Connect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan

In this episode, I am exploring the concept of equity in the context of social finance. I also examine the word "equity” itself, revealing its meaning of fairness, and justness, but also calm and tranquillity!Discover my previous guest Erika Brodnock’s 2033 vision for a future where equity has materialized. In this future, entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds receive the necessary support to grow their businesses and create a diverse and inclusive ecosystem.Participate in this mini-journey around the word equity and listen to the call to action on how to contribute towards this vision of a more equitable world.Useful LinksExtend Ventures VC https://www.extend.vc/Kinhub https://www.kinhub.com/Connect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan

What if the way we do finance was the real Greenwashing? What if a New Economy IS possible?In this episode of "Be & Think in the House of Trust", I am listening to Dr Melanie Rieback CEO/Co-founder of Radically Open Security (the world's first not-for-profit computer security company), and "Post Growth" startup incubator Nonprofit Ventures. An accomplished academic, Melanie lectures on Post-Growth Entrepreneurship at the Free University of Amsterdam, where she also was Assistant Professor of Computer Science.Melanie reflects and challenges the traditional norms of the finance industry and calls for a paradigm shift towards non-extractive and sustainable investment practices. She discusses the need for fund managers to adopt steward ownership, focus on long-term thinking and derisked returns.She emphasizes the importance of reducing conflicts of interest, reforming compensation structures, and encouraging diversity of thought in boardrooms. She calls for changes to support smaller pioneering fund managers who really believe in non-extractive models.Melanie's thought-provoking ideas and practical models serve as a call to action for investors to step up and address the systemic challenges we face.And her cat - our impromptu guest - agrees wholeheartedly!Useful LinksConnect with Melanie on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/mriebackPost Growth Entrepreneurship Course (FREE) Universiteit van Amsterdam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApINAX7XEqcRadically Open Security https://www.radicallyopensecurity.com/"Post Growth" startup incubator Nonprofit Ventures https://nonprofit.ventures/ Melanie's picture by Tobias GroenlandConnect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan

Dear Impact leader! Can you be curious, hopeful, cynical, and angry, at the same time?In this episode of “Be and Think in the House of Trust”, I am listening to Dr Belinda Bell, a social finance specialist turned social entrepreneur, and academic, who has dedicated her career to social change. She began working with community finance organisations to provide capital for entrepreneurs creating a positive impact. Over time, after setting up a few ventures herself, and teaching about the ecosystem at the University of Cambridge, she realised that social enterprises alone were not enough to quickly solve systemic issues like climate change and inequality. She is now collaborating with "universal owners" - large institutional investors like pension funds that own vast portions of the economy and have an incentive to address risks that could damage their portfolios. Bell helps these universal owners understand how maximising short-term profits can create long-term damage; Navigating through the tough paradox of hope and cynicism, her challenge is to encourage large investors to use their influence to drive companies at large toward more sustainable practices.Highlights in this episode:(01:37) Curious, hopeful, cynical, and angry(10:09) Things that appear radical can very often turn out to be maintaining the status quo(11:47) Let’s normalise the world we want to see(18:44) How do you actually get people to do things?Useful linksBelinda Bell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-bell/Academic Publications https://www.landecon.cam.ac.uk/person/dr-belinda-bellThe Finance for Environmental and Social Systemic Change Centre - Department of Land Economy https://www.landecon.cam.ac.uk/finance-for-systemic-change/finance-environmental-and-social-systemic-change-centreConnect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan