Resetting Homo Sapiens

Marguerite Joly is an IE University exchange student and founder of the association San Cheveux 100 Sourires (Wihtouth Hair 100 Smiles) which supports fellow homo sapiens who suffer from the condition known as Alopecia Areata. Together we explore: - Marguerite's journey of health, well-being, and happiness; - How Marguerite came to suffer from Alopecia herself; - Marguerite's thoughts on how to befriend Alopecia; - Marguerite's thoughts and suggestions on how might people who don't deal with Alopecia be more empathetic towards people who do; - Marguerite's reset buttons. Host: Carlota Guedes Editor: Toki Kapenova Music by Nachi An initiative sponsored by the Ie University Center for Health, Wellbeing, and Happiness

A conversation with Vanessa Hansch about the intersections across yoga, mindfulness, well-being, and business.  As founder and CEO of Y2B Vanessa builds bridges between yoga and business. An International MBA with several years of experience in the corporate world and yoga teacher, who is constantly seeking to deepen her knowledge about yoga philosophy, she soon realized that yoga can create significant value within the business world without losing its authenticity. How yoga can help individuals to stay focused, be more resilient and adaptable; and ultimately lead to a happier life is demonstrated and constantly evolved in Y2B’s workshops and regular courses. Y2B creates more constructive, collaborative, and productive workplaces. Themes: - Vanessa's story - what is yoga - how yoga and mindfulness can benefit our professional life - how Vanessa's definition of success shifted - what Y2B is all about - Y2B's impact on its clients' lives - Vanessa's reset button Host: Carlota Guedes, IE Alumni Music composed and produced by Nachi, IE Alumni Editor: Carlota Guedes, IE Alumni An initiative by the IE University Center for Health, Well-Being & Happiness.

A chat with Daniela Pineros Chvatal, a 4th year Communication and Digital Media student and IE University and Social Media Director of the Student Advisory Board of the Happiness Center. Together we explore her experience of personal development, and more particularly, her practice of letting go of control, catalyzed by the loss of the mother when she was only 16 years old. You can find more about Dani's journey on her new Instagram profile or here. Host: Carlota Guedes Music composed and produced by Nachi An initiative sponsored by the IE Happiness Center

Nicole Vergos and Nick Smit are the founders of Smergos - a social movement and enterprise dedicated to breaking down barriers and building bridges between those with and without disabilities. In 2021, a group of seven IE University Communication students conducted a social impact project for Smergos for their class on Global Challenges.  Under the leadership of professor Iôna de Macedo and Dani Lopez, the now IE graduates Carlota Guedes (our host), Laura Ortega, Enrique Garcia, Malaka Badr, Irene Alvarez, Anais Lorentz, and Maria Fernanda Gutierrez had the chance to: Reposition the Smergos brand from product manufacturer to social movement Develop a branding strategy and Brand Bible aligned with the new positioning Create two animated logos for the Smergos and Smergos Social brands Offer a make-over to Eddie, Smergos's mascot Deliver a series of social media tutorials and social media templates to reinforce Smergos brand identity and presence The next two episodes aim to 1) introduce Smergo's story and work towards resetting our species 2) explore the students/client collaboration.  Host: Carlota Guedes, IE Alumni Music composed and produced by Nachi, IE Alumni Editor: Toki Kapenova, 2nd-year BCDM student

Have you ever crossed the street only to wonder how to interact with a homeless human being? In this episode, Sole Artom - a 5th-year Politics, Law, and Economics student at IE University - guides us through her bachelor thesis on how we might tackle the issue of homelessness while fostering human dignity.  Together we compare the homelessness policies of Spain, Finland, and Hungary to discover which approach might contribute the most to solving the puzzle of the reintegration of fellow roofless homo sapiens in our society. Host: Carlota Guedes. Editor: Toki Kapenova. Music by: Nachi. An initiative by the IE University Center for Health, Well-Being & Happiness. Follow us on Instagram to stay updated. Show Notes: - on Universal Base Income, Utopia for Realists by Rutger Bregman

A conversation with Elias Moreno about his experience in the Way of St. James, also known as the Camino de Santiago, during the summer of 2021. Together we explored: - Elias' motivation to embark on this pilgrimage - Our sense of identity and the stories we tell ourselves - Mental Health - Lessons along his adventure - Takeaways for Elias' life - Elias' reset buttons Elias Moreno is a 4th-year student at IE University in the Bachelor of Politics, Law, and Economics. Host: Carlota Guedes. Support for the RHS podcast comes from the IE University Center For Health, Well-Being and Happiness.

A conversation with Pablo Esteves on the intersections across responsible leadership, business, higher education, and social change.   Involved in entrepreneurial endeavors since 2002, Pablo Esteves is a managing partner at Emzingo and an adjunct professor at IE University. Pablo is also a fellow of the Aspen Institute Spain and a founding member of the Global Design House. As a nature lover, he enjoys going for hikes and gardening (in his living room in Madrid).   Together we explore: - Pablo's early background in entrepreneurship - Emzingo's social purpose and foundation - The role of catalysts in fostering social change - Where to find solace when confronted with despair - Pablo's reset buttons   Relevant Links: - Link to From Fairway to Fair War, a comment by Pablo Esteves on the Economist - Link to Theory U - Link to Our Common Humanity, an essay by Pablo Esteves on the Aspen Institute Spain - Link to Mrs. Nelson Poem Music composed by Nachi

A chat with Martina Hinojosa on why to move forward and become our best selves we first need accept and befriend our present selves. Martina Hinojosa is a founder and a host of Hablando con Amor, a podcast, which reminds us about the importance of talking with yourself and doing things with love. In the world where appearances can be deceiving and problems are silenced, Hablando con Amor is a space to reflect on decisions, problems, and speak from the heart, leaving appearances and looks behind. Host: Togzhan Kapenova, 1st-year student, Communications and Digital Media (Class of 2024) Intro: Amélie de Marsily, Academic Director of the IE Center for Health, Well-Being, and Happiness

A chat with John Lewis on how we might reset out cities and communities. John Lewis is the President and Founder of Intelligent Futures, a firm of versatile community problem solvers that have worked on challenges as diverse as urban agriculture, community sustainability, social well-being, urban renewal, arts and culture, community livability, and affordable housing. John is also the host of 360 Degree City – a podcast that explores city building from a variety of angles. Together, we cover: - why the Intelligent Futures's team says "folks" a lot - the meaning and role of urban planning, city building, and community engagement - why and how we should design spaces for people (not cars) - what an intelligent city looks like to John  - how to befriend our neighbors by making lots of noise - John's favorite City - John's reset buttons Intro: Amélie de Marsily, Academic Director or the IE Center for Health, Well-Being and Happiness Host: Carlota Guedes, 4th Year, Bachelor in Communication and Digital Media Relevant Links: - Happy City book by Charles Montgomery

A chat with Gaurang Hrishi on the importance of storytelling. Gaurang Hrishi was a monk in an Indian monastery and has quite an intriguing background. With a degree in Finance and an MBA at IE University, Gaurang is more recently the founder of Tale - a storytelling company that helps people own their stories, share their experiences, and connect with others. Together we explored Gaurang's previous life as a monk, his new life, and the role of storytelling in it. Host: Togzhan Kapenova, 1st-year student, Communications and Digital Media (Class of 2024) Intro: Amélie de Marsily, Academic Director of the IE Center for Health, Well-Being, and Happiness

A chat with Dr. Celia de Anca about her book Beyond Tribalism: Managing Identities in a Diverse World. Together we explore concepts such as self-actualization and belonging, as well as how we might reset our organizations to advance more inclusive, conscious, and sustainable environments.  Dr. Celia de Anca is currently the Deputy Dean for Ethics, Diversity, and Inclusion at IE University where she also runs the Center for Diversity in Global Management. She is the author of Beyond Tribalism (2012) and co-author of the Managing Diversity in the Global Organization (2007). She had articles published in specialized journals, in addition to regular articles in the press. Host: Carlota Guedes - 4th Year Student, Bachelor in Communication and Digital Media (Class 2021) Intro: Amélie de Marsily - Academic Director of the IE Center for Happiness

A chat with Clara Bütow on the importance of living a more sustainable, low-waste life. Clara Bütow is passionate about the social dimension of climate change and is an advocate for climate justice. She is also the founder of Impact Revolution, an NGO focused on environmental awareness campaigns and citizen engagement using art, creativity, and empowerment. Clara is a (TEDx) speaker on climate action, plastic pollution, sustainable living, and citizen engagement, and facilitates workshops on sustainable business models and campaigning. Together we explored the concept of living a low-waste life, her work with Impact Revolution, and the pressing need for environmental activism. Host: Mafalda Kurtis de Álzaga, 2nd-year student, Dual Degree in Business Administration and International Relations (Class of 2024) Intro: Amélie de Marsily, Academic Director of the IE Center for Health, Well-Being, and Happiness

A conversation with Suzana P. Nikiforova on the urgency of resetting branding to advance more conscious and sustainable brand practices by design. Suzana P. Nikiforova is a systemic brand consultant and author. With more than 20 years of experience in brand management, she is a pioneer in Animaway Branding and Brand Systems Leadership - two business tools that intersect branding with systems thinking. In 2020, Suzana published her first book Animaway Branding: a Conscious Business Paradigm for a Sustainable World where she walks us through her Animaway Branding philosophy. Together we explore: how Suzana found her Ikigai; the difference between marketing and branding; what is outdated in the current branding paradigm; how systems thinking might help us shift towards a more conscious branding paradigm; how brands might serve higher needs of humanity such as self-transformation and self-actualization; what an evolved brand looks like; Suzana's reset buttons. Relevant Links: Find more about the Happiness Week; Find more about Theory U by Otto Scharmer Host: Carlota Guedes, 4th-year student, Bachelor in Communication and Digital Media Intro: Amélie de Marsily, Academic Director of the IE Center for Health, Well-Being and Happiness

A chat with Ellen Buckland on the concept of contemporary empathy, the impact of the pandemic on it, and why it has become a crucial element in the workplace. Ellen Buckland is an entrepreneur, storyteller, educator, and strategic designer, as well as the founder of the consulting and training start-up Contemporary Empathy. To learn more about her work, find her profile here or on Instagram @contemp_empathy. Host: Mafalda Kurtis de Álzaga - 2nd year student, Dual Degree in Business Administration and International Relations (Class of 2024) Intro: Amélie de Marsily - Academic Director of the IE Center for Health, Wellbeing, and Happiness

A chat with Shiva Roofeh on resetting ourselves and our organizations by questioning our assumptions, setting boundaries, and saying no. Shiva is an Iranian-American, Muslim-Jewish Agnostic living in Spain and working globally as a Facilitator, Public Speaker, Orchestrator, Program Designer and Educator teaching people how to see the WHY behind the WHAT: to see, understand and take control over their mental programming. To find more about her work find her profile here or subscribe to her Guide on How To Not Be An Asshole. Host: Carlota Guedes - 4th Year Student, Bachelor in Communication and Digital Media (Class 2021) Intro: Amélie de Marsily - Academic Director of the IE Center for Happiness

Welcome to the Alumni Series of Resetting Homo Sapiens Podcast! Our first interview is with Sarah Sanchez and Niklas Hess.  Both Niklas and Sarah have bachelor's degrees in Business and Law. In 2020, after graduating from IE University, they wrote and published a recipe book, Mindfoodness, which talks about cooking your way to better mental health. This episode covers their book, publishing process, and some tips on resetting ourselves through cooking. Enjoy :) Host: Togzhan Kapenova - 1st year student, Bachelor in Communication and Digital Media (Class of 2024) Intro: Amélie de Marsily - Academic Director of the IE Center for Health, Wellbeing, and Happiness

The Resetting Homo Sapiens Podcast is back with a second season to provide YOU with some more tools to reset yourself.  Our first chat is with Amélie de Marsily - the Academic Director of the IE Center for Health, Well-Being, and Happiness. Together we explore what this podcast means to her, as well as her insights on leadership, and how to mindfully use social media to promote well-being. Host: Carlota Guedes, 4th year Bachelor in Communication & Digital Media (2021) Join our movement here.

In this episode, we meet Ibrahim Al-Marashi, who is visiting Professor at the School of Global and Public Affairs of IE University. He is an associate professor at California State University San Marcos. He is a co-author of Iraq’s Armed Forces: An Analytical History (Routledge, 2008), The Modern History of Iraq (Routledge, 2017), and A Concise History of the Middle East (Routledge, 2018). He is best known as the author of an article which was plagiarised by the British government in a 2003 briefing document entitled Iraq: Its Infrastructure of Concealment, Deception and Intimidation (see Dodgy Dossier).   He is interviewed by Aldara Vazquez, a first year IE University student. Her deep interest in languages and International affairs has encouraged her to study International Relations. The way she was raised also sparked in her a particular curiosity for the human essence. Thus, in this episode she wanted to blend these two fields in an attempt to address the latest events related to COVID-19 and how these have affected both our personal and professional lives. We are currently living a challenging situation never experienced before and it is key that we learn how to evolve in the dynamocs of this new world. In 2019, she joined the Student Advisory Board for IE's Center for Health, Well-being & Happiness. Contributors: Elisa Martínez Núñez and Araceli Pfeiffer, students of the Batchelor in Communication and Digital Media. Music:  Gede Witsen, BIR student (2022) Logo: Amine Harboul, BCDM student (2023) Podcast 100% created and produced by IE students.

100% CREATED AND PRODUCED BY IE STUDENTS! In this episode, we meet Carmen Diaz Ramos, expert in Human Resources, Commercial Management and Psychology who will share with us how to face isolation and how to acquaint ourselves with virtual reality in a post Covid-19 era. She is interviewed by Aldara Vazquez, a first year IE University student. Her deep interest in languages and International affairs has encouraged her to study International Relations. The way she was raised also sparked in her a particular curiosity for the human essence. Thus, in this episode she wanted to blend these two fields in an attempt to address the latest events related to COVID-19 and how these have affected both our personal and professional lives. We are currently living a challenging situation never experienced before and it is key that we learn how to evolve in the dynamics of this new world. In 2019, she joined the Student Advisory Board for IE's Center for Health, Well-being & Happiness. Contributors: Elisa Martínez Núñez and Araceli Pfeiffer, students of the Batchelor in Communication and Digital Media. Music:  Gede Witsen, BIR student (2022) Logo: Amine Harboul, BCDM student (2023) Podcast 100% created and produced by IE students.

In this episode, we will meet Pavel Stulik. Having suffered a life-threatening bout of the Epstein Barr, Stuchlik was forced to quit his previous career as a professional cyclist. Experimenting with entrepreneur-like ventures, and amassing a venture of $1 million at the age of 21, Stuchlik combined his traits of charm, grit, and resilience into becoming the owner of OrangeTheory Fitness (a wellness franchise boasting more than 1,000 locations worldwide). He found his passion in Music Therapy becoming a world wide DJ at the top clubs in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, and even performing at Burning Man. As an electronic dance music DJ and producer, Pavel Stuchlik goes by the alias, NOA | AON. He also set out for some soul searching and became a Wim Hof Method Instructor, and combines the breathing techniques and cold immersion with transformative music to allow people to break through their greatest fears doubts, and anxiety. Pavel's Website: https://noaaon.com/inspire/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noaaonofficial/?hl=en Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/noaaonofficial He is interviewed by Emilio Ortiz. Emilio has just finished his 3rd year at IE University, pursuing a degree in business. Along the way in his college experience, he nurtured his unique child-like curiosity that has driven him to explore topics ranging from neuroscience, spirituality, fitness, psychology, etc. He aims to express his discoveries with fellow seekers that are on a path of personal growth and who want to upgrade any aspect of their life. Through his new project, The Innergy Motto, he aims to create a platform where the young generations can find inspiration and guidance to become a better version of themselves. https://www.instagram.com/theinnergymotto/. Emilio was born and raised in America, and also integrates his Colombian roots and culture into his worldview. His optimistic personality allows him to see the light beyond the shadow in times of evolving uncertainty. He hopes to ignite a flame within his colleagues to see the greatness within themselves. In 2019, he joined the Student Advisory Board of IE's Center for Health, Well-being & Happiness. Contributors: Sara Ángel Blum and Carlos Muñoz, students of the Batchelor in Communication and Digital Media. Music:  Gede Witsen, BIR student (2022) Logo: Amine Harboul, BCDM student (2023) Podcast 100% created and produced by IE students.