Colours of Being

Molly Måssebäck encourages being authentic instead of trying to fit in. Growing up with ADHD, she masked her differences but now sees neurodiversity as a strength linked to creativity and problem-solving. She contrasts “fitting in” with “belonging,” where people are accepted as they are. Her work shares personal stories about ADHD, mental health, and shame to reduce stigma and help others feel les...

What if creativity isn’t a rare talent reserved for artists, but a natural state of being we all share? In this episode, we sit down with Maria Olofsson to explore how we create our realities every day through our thoughts, conversations, and unique expressions. Driven by her core values of curiosity, connection, and a purpose-led sense of freedom, Maria shares her distinct approach to nurturing t...

This is a special episode of the Colours of Being Podcast, recorded at the Colours of Being SustainabilityDay on the 18th of April, here in Gothenburg, Sweden. Read our public message to the Mayor of Gothenburg and the uncomfortable questions we can all ask ourselves below. Our interactive panel discussion explored sustainability as more than an environmental issue — it is also social, psychologic...

Put red next to green and something happens — the eye vibrates, tensions rise, something comes alive. Kurt knows this feeling well. In this episode, Kurt Lightner explores the relational nature of colour: how any hue shifts the moment it meets its neighbour, and why complementary pairs hold such electric charge. He also dips into the work of Josef Albers, whose systematic study of colour interacti...

This conversation with Jonaz Björk explores the transformative power of playfulness and creativity in personal growth, societal change, and organizational culture. Jonaz shares insights on how playful approaches can foster trust, innovation, and systemic change, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a playful mindset in serious contexts. Let’s make play great again! Key Topics * The role of pl...

Laurence shares insights on creativity, connection with nature, systemic change, and embracing uncertainty. Discover how biological systems can inform sustainable practices and how personal authenticity can flourish through nature and collective imagination. Key Topics * Creativity as a process rooted in nature and science * The interconnectedness of biological and economic systems * Embracing unc...

Join us for season 2 of the Colours of Being Podcast, interviewing local creatives about their creative process. In the first episode we explore the creative mind of Felipe Rocha Melhado, a multicultural service designer, who shares insights on community building, systemic impact, and embracing uncertainty in design and life. Key Topics * The role of service design in social impact * How to naviga...

We discuss our experiences from initiating the Colours of Being CommunityCafé, emphasising the importance of engagement and collaboration. We explore the concept of creativity, challenging misconceptions that say it is limited to the arts, and highlight how creativity can manifest in various fields, including engineering. We understand that creativity is at the core of human nature. The discussion...

We share our response to the first episode of the Colours of Being Podcast (you are all way too kind!). We continue to reflect on how to build a community and organisation that is truly rooted in empowerment and how that is tricky in a system that has face validity, but where intention and impact often disconnect. We discuss the complexities of belonging in a diverse society and the role of privil...

We explore the complexities of being human, discussing the messy and magnificent aspects of identity, societal roles, and the importance of self-expression. We emphasize the need for community and collaboration in fostering personal growth and well-being, while also addressing the limitations imposed by societal expectations. The dialogue culminates in a vision for creating a platform that empower...