In this new episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, Servane listens to Dr Sara Calvo, from Minca Ventures, who tells us about the transformative core principles of Buen Vivir (Good Living), a South American concept.

Tapping into her background as a knowledge entrepreneur, university lecturer and global social innovation explorer, Sara explains how a deep connection with nature, community relationships, and a holistic approach to living goes beyond traditional well-being concepts.

We hear how we can apply the Buen Vivir philosophy in various contexts, from individual well-being to organizational leadership, and the beautiful support and guidance it provides to meet the world’s needs.

Highlights in this episode:

• Discover how the Buen Vivir Philosophy offers a wholesome approach to living in harmony with nature and community, and how it challenges traditional ideas of well-being
• Hear stories of communities and organisations around the world that have successfully embraced Buen Vivir principles, and how they cultivate sustainable and inclusive development
• Learn about the importance of aligning personal values with organisational goals and how leaders can incorporate Buen Vivir to flourish and grow their impact
• Explore how cultures around the world are adopting similar ideas, proving that we're all craving a more conscious and connected way of life.

Connect with Sara

• On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-calvo-martinez-19094714/
• At Minca Ventures www.mincaventures.com
• Learn: MBA4Impact: https://mba4impact.com/

Book: "Social Innovation in Latin America", read the chapter: "Buen Vivir, a decolonial approach to development" https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9780367823382-1/buen-vivir-decolonial-approach-development-morales-andrés-calvo-sara