Waking Youth

In this episode I have a conversation with Carmen Mitroi and Eugen Manole on the definition of spirituality, the usefulness of contemplative practices, and how they can impact our life and beautify our days. Carmen Mitroi has been teaching Integral Yoga for more than 25 years. She studied Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing a...

A conversation with Mareile Paley about: her professional and personal path as a traveler, freelancer, and entrepreneur her experience in the wellness and retreat business our thoughts on social media, generational shifts, self-representation how we might catalyze social change Mareile's most recent project CALM Mareile has been working in the Pilates & Wellness Retreat industry for almost...

Yang-May Ooi is a former-lawyer-podcaster-performance-artist-bestselling-author who has been blogging for over 10 years. Her cross-cultural blog Fusion View gained 10,000 unique views a month and was featured on the BBC. She is the co-author of the social media chapters of International Communications Strategy, published by Kogan Page and nominated for the FT Goldman Sachs Business Book Award. She...

A chat about befriending our fear, self-confidence v. confidence, and the Learn, Love, Leap Loop with Laura Amigone - a College Success Coach and Founder of Rudder Coaching. Credits: Creator & Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Carlota Guedes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ Music Audio Producer & Editor: ⁠Carlos Sierra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Subscribe to our newsletter and contribute to the Waking Youth Project ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Follow us...

After several months of non-stop partying as a freshman, a physical and mental breakdown inspired Emilio Ortiz to do some soul-searching and pursue an alternative life-path. He switched his Grey Goose bottle for a mic to co-found Innergy Motto - a podcast that invites young souls to tap into the energy within and commit to self-growth. In this episode, we explore some of the tools that helped Emil...

Do you want to create a purposeful life even though you aren't sure what purpose really means?  If you too are a uni student or young professional trying to find your way in the midst of all this fog of uncertainty, I invite you to listen in to Shiva Roofeh comfort you with a virtual hug through her words. Shiva is a TEDx Speaker , a Program Designer, and a Global Educator teaching people how...

Does it often feel like you have two voices inside your head: one that says you're not good/smart/pretty/skinny enough; the other that tells you to chill out and simply love yourself as you already are? Cristina Bernardo is a female leader in the journey of empowering women and other marginalized groups to live in their full power. Currently, she is serving as the Executive Director of Emzingo...

Onezwa Ndzimande (aka Oniey) is not only a Program Manager at EmzingoU , but also a 'chicktetarian', a secret rapper, and above all, an extraordinary human being. Listen in to learn more about her story coming from rural South Africa. EmzingoU is a global innovation and leadership firm dedicated to empowering conscious leaders and organizations, and being the change they want to see in the...

Diogo Afonso chose the road less traveled. Driven by a desire to get to our society's roots, he tried pursuing a degree in History, only to find out that university wasn't for him. Currently, he is dedicating his professional life to Tarot and spirituality. In the first part of this episode, we explore his story and some of the tools that help both of us live more connected lives.  In the...

After graduating with a degree in Psychology from IE University, Oskar decided to follow a less conventional path and pursue a career as a life purpose and productivity coach. In this episode, we explore what coaching is really about, as well as the impact ´learning by doing´ can have on creative confidence. Listen in on our conversation, and I hope you will take away some practical tools that wil...

In this episode, we explore Elena+s personal experience with eating disorders as well as some tools and practices that have helped her healing them. Find more about Elena here https://www.instagram.com/elena_broglia/ and Generation Terra here https://www.instagram.com/generation.terra/ . Credits: Creator & Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Carlota Guedes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠ Music Audio Producer & Editor: ⁠⁠Carlos Sierr...

Nick and Nicole are the co-founders of Smergos - a company dedicated to inspiring motion towards a more inclusive, accessible, and courageous world, ultimately breaking down the barriers between those with and without disabilities. In this episode, we explore how to turn challenges into opportunities, how to approach disability, and how to be better, more empathetic human beings. For more on Smerg...

Have you ever felt inspired to begin a new project, learn a new skill, or just start an uncomfortable conversation, only to find yourself not actually following through your initial intention? Do you also struggle with procrastination, self-sabotage, fear of the unknown, and sometimes even fear of yourself? Of not being good enough? Well, you are not alone. Credits: Creator & Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ca...

In this episode, we listen to the coming-of-age story of João growing up as a soon-to-be self-defined homosexual in his hometown, Porto. And how leaving home to study abroad helped him explore his identity and sexuality more freely. Follow João here https://www.instagram.com/joaomgois/ Credits: Creator & Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Carlota Guedes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠ Music Audio Producer & Editor: ⁠⁠Carlos Sierra⁠...

In this episode, Gaurang Hrishi shares his story of leaving behind his life of devotion as a praised monk to become an entrepreneur. Follow Gaurang ⁠here⁠ . Credits: Creator & Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Carlota Guedes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠ Music Audio Producer & Editor: ⁠⁠Carlos Sierra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Subscribe to our newsletter and contribute to the Waking Youth Project ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Follow us on social...

In this episode, Catharina shares her journey of going viral overnight after developing an app that maps sexual harassment in Brazil with only 16 years old. Following, we explore what it means to be a young woman these days, more particularly, an unapologetic, bisexual one. Credits: Creator & Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Carlota Guedes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠ Music Audio Producer & Editor: ⁠⁠Carlos Sierra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Su...