Hey there. My name is Olla Jongerius and I´m your host of our new episode of BeamReach and Beyond in Season 2. This episode is dedicated to The Power of inclusion in Community Spaces.

Joining us today are two brilliant ladies: Anamaria Dorgo calling us from Amsterdam and Beriwan Akbaba joining us from Dusseldorf, while I am recording this in Lisbon.

In this episode, we explored the role of equity, diversity, and inclusion in building thriving communities, discussing topics such as:

• How these principles contribute to resilient and inclusive communities
• Approaches to understanding and addressing the diverse needs of community members
• The importance of fostering trust and a sense of belonging among community members
• Ways to curate content and encourage participation to amplify underrepresented voices
• Developing effective community guidelines and moderation practices
• And finally, Measuring the impact of diversity and inclusion efforts on community health and engagement

Let's dive into this very interesting conversation.

Additional Resources:

• Participate in Anamaria´s community building course
• Listen to Anamaria´s podcast
• Join Anamaria´s L&D Shakers community
• Join Beri in 2hearts community

Hey there. My name is Olla Jongerius and I´m your host of our new episode of BeamReach and Beyond in Season 2. This episode is dedicated to the lessons learned from Sailing around the world and the role of Inclusion and psychological safety in it.

Joining us today is one amazing individual whom I have the privilege of calling a good friend: Uwe Allgäuer. Uwe is an Austrian entrepreneur and a passionate advocate of the location-independent lifestyle, dedicated to building vibrant, growth-minded communities. As the founder of MyStartBulgaria.com, Uwe assists individuals in establishing a new base in Bulgaria, offering comprehensive services in residency, company formation, and tax optimization.

Uwe is also an avid sailor, with a deep connection to the sea that complements his adventurous spirit. As the founder of Nomad Sailing Retreat, he organises sailing adventures that encourage participants to step out of their comfort zones, embrace new challenges, and reconnect with nature.

In this episode, we covered a wide range of topics like

• the importance of psychological safety at sea, especially when physical safety is lacking
• the role of explicit communication in Inclusive leadership
• how to best solve conflict in a confined space in the middle of the ocean and
• finally, the consequences for captain, the crew and the boat if inclusion is ignored

Let's dive into this very interesting conversation.

Additional Resources:

• Establish your residency in Bulgaria
• Join the next Sailing Retreat
• Join the biggest digital nomads event in the world: Bansko Nomad fest

Hey there. My name is Olla Jongerius and I´m your host of our new episode of BeamReach and Beyond in Season 2. This episode is dedicated to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Art world.

Today we have a very special episode as we have not one, not two, but THREE fantastic speakers: Roxana Halls and Dr Marie-Anne Mancio from London and Joana Simões Henriques joining us from Lisbon.

In this episode, we discussed the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the art world, covering topics such as:

• How prioritising these values can enrich and democratise the arts
• The need for diverse representation and visibility in art spaces, including galleries and museums
• Ways to ensure curatorial practices challenge dominant narratives and promote alternative viewpoints
• Efforts to make museums and cultural programs more accessible to diverse audiences
• And Addressing the barriers faced by marginalised groups in gaining recognition and support within the art industry

Let's dive into this very interesting conversation.

Additional Resources:

• Visit MAAT in Lisbon: Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology
• Learn more about Infem´s Collective
• Check Roxana´s work