Ripples of Radical Generosity

A deep dive into how Coralus’ desired outcomes have evolved and what the maps reveal

Vicki Saunders and Azul Duque explore how Coralus is evolving in response to a changing world, shifting from action to capacity and from certainty to sensing. A conversation on story, unlearning, and what it means to meet this moment together. This conversation touches on Composting old narratives that no longer serve, without collapsing into guilt or shame The capacity to stay with uncertainty, r...

Danielle Cadhit⁠ is joined by Coralus member ⁠Wendy Blake⁠ for a thoughtful conversation on artificial intelligence, attuned intuition, and the embodied intelligences that make us human. Together, they explore the tension between speed and slowness, instant answers and lived knowing, technological efficiency and relational depth.

Revisiting history as old patterns reemerge in new conditions. Danielle Cadhit is joined by Coralus founder Vicki Saunders and impact investment leader Laurie Spengler to look back at the world-shifting rupture of 1989, and ask what it can teach us about change now. Together, they explore how “systems and stories” can unravel at the same time, why big shifts are often seeded by small groups over d...

An Invitation Into the Work, the Field, and the Future We’re Growing

In this episode of Ripples of Radical Generosity , Vicki sits down with four Coralus community members who have recently (re)committed. Together, they explore what’s calling them forward, why this Reset matters, and how each of them is sensing into the world we’re building together. These are stories of purpose, alignment, courage — and the quiet inner knowing that says, I’m in.

A Conversation on Transformation, Grief, and Possibility

"It becomes this really fun conversation where the kids are learning and exploring alongside you. Because so many of us are still learning about these topics and unlearning every day.” In this episode, hear from Shelby Kretz, founder of Coralus Venture Little Justice Leaders. Shelby joins Coralus Development Guide Loren Walsh to discuss her journey to becoming an entrepreneur and how her comp...

"Jim Crow would create, for the Black community, access to water issues so people could not easily and readily access pools and water spaces that were safe and clean. That resulted in families who didn't get that skill set to pass it to generations. And it then created this fear, which then led to drowning." In this episode, hear from Trish Miller, founder of Coralus Venture SwemKids...

"People are very aware of our obligations around reducing our emissions. But chemical pollution is an equal priority. Climate change, biodiversity loss and chemical pollution are elevated to the same level in terms of a triple sanitary crisis." In this episode, hear from Kate Bromfield, founder of Coralus Venture HazEL. Kate joins Coralus Development Guide Loren Walsh to discuss HazEL&#3...

In this episode, hear from Stacey Mareroa-Roberts, founder of Coralus Venture Ignite Your Gift. Stacey joins Coralus Development Guide MJ Ryan to discuss Stacey’s journey so far, her background studying law and how it led to her founding Ignite Your Gift, and her company’s advisory, coaching, and mentoring practices grounded in Maori principles and values. Stacey begins the conversation with a kar...

In this episode, hear from Awhina Murupaenga, founder of Coralus Venture Whatu Creative. Awhina joins Coralus Development Guide MJ Ryan to discuss Awhina’s focus on sharing Maori storytelling and visual languages through traditional art, and her upbringing as part of the Kōhanga Reo movement of Māori immersion education style. They also discuss: Starting Whatu Creative in response to the needs of...

TW: This episode contains mentions of self-harm, violence, and bullying. In this episode, hear from Rachel Downie, founder of Coralus Venture Stymie. Rachel joins Coralus Activator Connie Henson to discuss Rachel's entrepreneurial journey, which stemmed from her background as an educator for 30 years. The tool that Rachel developed, Stymie, has grown into an anonymous online reporting tool — d...

In this episode, hear from Elisha Watson, founder of Coralus Venture Nisa, in a conversation with Development Guide MJ Ryan. Nisa was founded by Elisha in 2017, and up until July 2023, Nisa had provided employment to 29 women from refugee and migrant backgrounds. In December 2022, Elisha put Nisa up for sale and in June 2023, they announced they were closing. "In the final 5 weeks of business...

"It's been a really interesting opportunity to dovetail 30 years of working in gender-based violence, to being now in a position to utilize technology in a way to create safer spaces." TW: This episode contains mentions of gender-based violence and sexual violence. In this episode, hear from Mary Lobson, founder of Coralus Venture REES. Mary joins Development Guide MJ Ryan to discuss...

“We wanted to be able to create a sense of a peace of mind. That's one of the things I'm always talking to people about. When you're tired of being tired, you just want a peace of mind.” In this episode, hear from LaTesha McIntosh-Smith, founder of Coralus Venture A Peace of Mind Counseling Services. LaTesha joins Development Guide Loren Walsh to discuss her background as a licensed cl...

"As a designer, those are the responsibilities that you need to take on board. We've got a world where we've only got finite resources. We can't just keep on making more and more and more, it's just costing the planet far too much." In this episode, hear from Liz Mitchell, founder of Coralus Venture The Wool Revolution. Liz joins Development Guide Loren Walsh to discuss h...

"Wrapping paper is single use packaging. It's pretty single use packaging, but it is single use packaging. I want to keep that tradition. I love giving gifts. I love Christmas, I want all the trimmings. I just want to do it better." In this episode, hear from Emma Conyngham, founder of Coralus Venture Waste Free Celebrations. Emma joins Development Guide MJ Ryan to discuss how she st...

"There's this idea of a sponge city. So trying to have the city actually absorb rainwater through things like tree canopies and permeable pavements. We know that climate change is changing our weather patterns. So how do we adjust to that?" In this episode, hear from Becky Shaw, CEO of Coralus Venture Stormflow Surfacing. Becky joins development guide Loren Walsh to discuss her journ...

In this episode, hear from Emily Bland of Coralus Venture SucSeed. Emily joins development guide MJ Ryan to discuss her journey to creating SucSeed (beginning with an MVP held together with duct tape!), lessons learned, and her company’s pivots along the way. They also discuss: Emily's personal growth and from her entrepreneurial journey A celebration of SucSeed paying off their venture loan,...

"Be prepared to make a lot of mistakes. Make what may not have been the best choice in hindsight, and be okay with it and make a new choice from wherever we land." — Mayumi Young, CPA MOMS In this episode: Hear from Mayumi Young, founder of Coralus Venture CPA MOMS. Mayumi joins development guide Loren Walsh to discuss the “one way revolving door” that led her to start CPA MOMS, some of...

“The advantage of our technology is that we can support and predict if a certain medication will work for the patient or not.” — Margaret Magdesian, Ananda Devices In this episode Hear from Margaret Magdesian, founder of Ananda Devices. Margaret joins Coralus Development Guide MJ Ryan to discuss her background as a biochemist and pharmacologist, the path that led her to start Ananda, and her inven...

"Blood is precious and everyone needs it. We all understand the need to donate — why not think about that in terms of a device that can allow you to donate blood to yourself?" — Gillian Henker, Sisu Global Health In this episode Hear from Gillian Henker, President and Co-founder at Sisu Global Health. Gillian joins Venture Development Guide Loren Walsh to discuss Sisu's flagship medi...

"Every single time we're thinking about an innovation: a new flavour, packaging upgrades, or who we're hiring... we're thinking about it through the lens of impact and connecting with people in the community." — Sheena Russell, Made With Local In this episode Meet Sheena Russell, founder of Made With Local. Sheena joins Coralus Development Guide MJ Ryan to discuss her journey...

"It's honey. But it's something totally different than what people know honey to be. It's what honey used to be before agriculture." — Liz Connell, African Bronze Honey / 10000 Beekeepers In this episode Meet Liz Connell, founder of African Bronze Honey / 10000 Beekeepers. Liz joins Karley Cunningham to discuss her company, which produces sustainable and ethical African fores...