What if the key to meaningful change lies in awe rather than fear? Join us for a compelling conversation with socio-environmental impact strategist Laura Francois, who challenges conventional change-making wisdom. With an impressive track record working alongside global giants like the World Bank and Greenpeace, Laura shares her insights on how awe can inspire creativity and foster a profound sense of interconnectedness. Together with Ronny Eriksson from New Nordic Way, we explore the concept of awe as an experience that expands our understanding of the world, sparking wonder and curiosity. This episode invites you to reimagine your role in making a difference, proposing that awe can lead to deeper, self-directed transformations.

Discover how embracing moments of awe can reshape our behaviors and relationships with the world. From personal stories about the mystical northern lights to the collective energy of concerts, we discuss how mindfulness and presence can unlock these awe-inspiring experiences. Laura and I reflect on sociologist BJ Fogg's model of behavior change, positioning awe as a positive prompt in contrast to guilt. We delve into fostering genuine grassroots change that impacts communities at their core, concluding with a thought-provoking question: What does effective grassroots change truly look like? Tune in to be inspired and to ponder the possibilities of awe-driven transformation.

In this episode, we sit down with Philippe Birker, co-founder of Climate Farmers, a world record holder in simultaneous fire breathing, and a member of Ashoka Changemakers and the BMW Foundation’s Responsible Leaders Network. Philippe shares his journey from organizing social impact raves to pioneering regenerative agriculture practices that restore ecosystems and reconnect us to our roots.

In our conversation, Philippe shares insights from his extensive travels to over 60 regenerative farms, where he gathered invaluable knowledge on sustainable practices. We explore how Climate Farmers is building the infrastructure needed to scale regenerative agriculture across Europe, focusing on ecosystem measurement systems and financial support for farmers transitioning to sustainable methods.

Discover how we can rethink food systems, prioritize soil health, and build a sustainable future where farming regenerates our planet instead of depleting it.

In this episode of the Impact Series, Ronny Eriksson interviews Mara Lehmann, a self-proclaimed data nerd and pragmatic activist who is on a mission to bring non-human voices into the conversation.

As the founder of Tumblebee, Mara envisions a future where data from ecosystems and nature play a crucial role in decision-making processes across industries. They discuss the challenges of integrating multi-source data to understand nature's needs, the role of empathy in sustainability, and how even small changes in mindset can have a big impact on our world.

Explore how curiosity, technology, and a holistic perspective can transform how we approach conservation and sustainability.