Bennu Studio

What helps someone start again in a new country? In this episode of Chapter 2 of Bennu by Flux Forward, Diana Enache speaks with Malwina Biel, a Polish expat based in Romania, about moving abroad for work, adapting to a new culture, and building a life in a place she did not expect. The conversation explores the personal and practical sides of expat life: work culture, making friends as an adult,...

What does it take to build a life in a new country? In the opening episode of Chapter 2 of Bennu by Flux Forward, Ben Brink and Charline Baker-Friesen speak with Panos Sarlanis, Co-Founder of IamExpat Media, about migration, belonging, integration, and making the Netherlands feel like home. The conversation explores the practical and emotional layers of international life: housing, work, language,...

Rebirth at 40: A Nonlinear Journey and the Chaos That Became My Turning Point With Ben, Futurist, Co-founder & Ecosystem Gardener at The Futures Hub In the Season 1 finale of Bennu Podcast, the conversation becomes deeply personal. For the first time, our initiator Ben , futurist and co-founder of The Futures Hub , takes the guest seat. Guided by host Charline Baker-Friesen , Ben reflects on m...

Breathing into Connection: The Power of Presence at Work With Stacya Giverts , Director of Customer Success at Warm Space In this episode, we sit down with Stacya Giverts , Director of Customer Success at Warm Space — a platform built to help teams create real connection, trust, and psychological safety through simple, powerful daily practices. Stacya shares her personal journey and the story behi...

The Power of Progress Over Perfection with Diana Enache — Mindset Coach for Career Growth & L&D Consultant What happens when we stop chasing perfection and start celebrating progress? In this episode of the Bennu Podcast , we explore the mindset shifts that help high achievers move forward in work and life. From reframing imposter syndrome to embracing mistakes as fuel for growth, we dive...

Who Am I and Where Do I Come From? Intercultural Leadership in Practice with Irene Taroni Lecturer & Trainer in Intercultural Communication, Leadership, and Facilitation (Hanze University) What does it mean to belong everywhere and nowhere at the same time? In this episode of the Bennu Podcast , Irene Taroni shares her journey as a Third Culture Kid and how it shaped her passion for intercultu...

Human-Centered AI: From Systems Thinking to Real Change With Liisa-Maija Malinen, Founder of ILO Facilitation Oy | Certified professional facilitator | learning designer In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we sit down with Liisa-Maija Malinen — founder of ILO Facilitation Oy, certified professional facilitator, and learning designer. Liisa-Maija shares her journey from sustainability a...

Ecosystems, Urgency, and the Power of Connection With Yeni Joseph , Head of Ecosystem Strategy at TNW | Board TEDxAmsterdam What does it really take to build a thriving startup ecosystem? In this episode of the Bennu Podcast, we sit down with Yeni Joseph — Head of Ecosystem Strategy at TNW and Board Member at TEDxAmsterdam. Yeni shares her journey across policy, tech, and community building, unpac...

Trust the Process: What Starting Over Really Teaches You With Varsha Prasad What does it really mean to start over — in a new country, a new role, and a new identity as a founder? In this episode, we explore the personal and professional transformation of a product innovation strategist who left the corporate world to build her own path. From navigating cultural transitions and building community...

Slowing Down to Speed Up: Rehumanizing Work Through Facilitation With Tzu-Yao (Jerry) LIN In a world racing toward optimization and automation, what does it mean to slow down — not as an escape, but as a path to deeper connection, clarity, and meaningful transformation? In this episode of Bennu Podcast , we sit down with Tzu-Yao (Jerry) Lin , a multilingual organizational anthropologist and facili...

Dare to Imagine: Futures Literacy, Change, and Courageous Thinking With Birgitte Velde , Consultant, futurist & Change Agent | Founder at Embli In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast , we sit down with Birgitte Velde — a consultant, futurist, Change Agent, and Founder at Embli — to explore what it truly means to dare to imagine . From her early days on a strawberry farm to her current...

Safe to Speak: How Psychological Safety Fuels Innovation and Trust With Ania Hajdrowska , Founder of engaged.lab & psychological safety practitioner In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast , we sit down with Ania Hajdrowska — Founder of engaged.lab and a certified psychological safety practitioner. Ania shares how psychological safety can transform teams, boost creativity, and build las...

Creativity Is Not Art: On Confidence, Change, and the Courage to Do Things Differently With David Chislett In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast , we explore the deeper layers of creativity — beyond art, beyond talent, and into the heart of how we deal with change. Our guest, David Chislett , is a seasoned creativity coach and Foursight Mindset facilitator who has spent decades helping in...

Undoing What We Know A Systems Approach to Learning, Leading, and Letting Go With Carla Traini In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast , we explore how to think beyond the obvious — and why unlearning is just as important as learning. Our guest, Carla Traini , is a systemic thinker, cross-functional educator, and mentor with a background spanning design, anthropology, psychology, and educat...

Narrative Isn’t About Today: Storytelling as a Future-Building Tool with Megan Davis, Lead Storyteller of Spendlove and Lamb What if storytelling wasn’t just about reflecting the past — but about designing the future? In this episode, we sit down with Megan Davis , a narrative strategist and lead storyteller, to explore how stories can shape culture, drive transformation, and build clarity in mome...

Futures Thinking Is a Team Sport: Anticipatory Leadership and the Art of Plasticity With Erik Korsvik Østergaard In this episode, we’re joined by Erik Korsvik Østergaard — author, advisor, and futures thinker — to explore how organizations can move from abstract foresight to practical transformation. We talk about anticipatory leadership , the hidden role of plasticity in decision-making, and...

Beyond Buzzwords: Futures Literacy as a Way of Being With Martin Calnan — UNESCO Chair for Futures Literacy in Finance In this thought-provoking episode, we explore what it truly means to be futures literate — not as a framework or buzzword, but as a way of being in the world. Martin Calnan shares his personal journey from marketing and consulting to pioneering futures literacy in finance, and inv...

What Comes After the LMS? Learning in the Flow of Life With Toby Newman In this episode, Ben sits down with Toby Newman — Senior L&D Consultant, TEDx speaker, and self-described “Never-ending Learner” — to explore the future of learning in the workplace. Together, they dive into: Why traditional LMS systems are becoming obsolete The shift toward personalized, in-the-flow learning How AI tools...

New Country, New Questions: Finding Your Voice in the Dutch Job Market With Yingqing (Qing) Gong — Career Coach, Trainer, and Founder of Thrive Coaching & Consulting Moving to a new country can bring big opportunities—but also big questions. In this episode, we sit down with Yingqing (Qing) Gong , an experienced career coach and founder of Thrive Coaching & Consulting, to explore what it r...

Flying with Two Wings: Futures Literacy, Imagination & Emergence With Riel Miller In this inspiring episode of the Bennu Community Podcast , we sit down with Riel Miller , one of the world’s pioneers in Futures Literacy and former Head of Foresight at UNESCO . With over four decades of experience helping people rethink the future, Riel shares why our ability to imagine what doesn’t yet exist i...

Holding Space for Change: Leadership, Learning, and Futures in Practice With Miranda Lewis In episode 22 of the Bennu Community Podcast , we sit down with Miranda Lewis , Director and Partner at m2 real change consultants . Together, we explore what it really means to hold space for change — from leadership and learning to futures thinking and facilitation. Miranda shares her personal journey, ins...

From Struggles to Solutions: How Two Students Built FormuLearn to Fix Math Learning With Nicholas Roy and Jelle Langen In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we sit down with Nicholas Roy and Jelle Langen , co-founders of FormuLearn — an edtech startup born out of their own struggles with learning math. Nick and Jelle share how they turned frustration into innovation, building a platform...

Learning by Moving: From Code to Community, From Friction to Flow With Majid Ramezanpour In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast , Ben sits down with his co-founder Majid Ramezanpour , a seasoned tech entrepreneur and the visionary behind EleWave . From his early coding days in Iran to leading engineering teams in Europe and co-founding two purpose-driven ventures, Majid shares his journey...

The Power of Possibility: Shaping Futures with Imagination, Hope, and Agency With Stefan Bergheim In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, Ben, founder of Bennu Community, sits down with Stefan Bergheim , economist-turned-futurist and Partner at FUON Futures . With a rich background that spans global banking, UNESCO, and community-led well-being initiatives, Stefan shares his unique journey...

Beyond Technical Skills: How Soft Skills Make the Biggest Difference With Nima Sagharichiha What happens when an engineer chooses people over processes and purpose over position? In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we dive into a powerful conversation with Nima Sagharichiha , Trainer, Coach, and Founder of ProContext, about transformation, leadership, and intercultural growth. Our gues...