Integrated Intelligence by KAVANÂ

Reimagining Narratives - An Exploration in Storytelling & Impact

Azrya and Mara delve into the complexities of creating meaningful impact in this thought-provoking conversation. Starting from Mara's personal journey of empowering marginalized communities, they explore the power of storytelling and media. Mara shares experiences from her diverse career, including grassroots documentary filmmaking and significant corporate initiatives with the Nike Foundation. They discuss challenges like maintaining authenticity, fighting systemic injustices, and navigating the evolving digital landscape. This episode underscores the importance of empathy, listening, and co-creation in the impact space, advocating for a balance between personal transformation and external action.
 
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Mara
00:38 Mara's Journey into the World of Impact
01:42 The Power of Storytelling and Media
03:32 Empowering Youth Through Filmmaking
05:59 Transition to Cell Phone Filmmaking
07:12 Personal Transformation and Storytelling
08:16 Global Impact and Working with Nike
10:23 Empowering Girls and Community Projects
12:58 Challenges and Solutions in the Impact Space
15:19 The Role of Privilege and Diversity
18:34 Focusing on Democracy and Information Literacy
21:19 The Crisis of Social Media and Mental Health
24:31 The Power of Small Groups in Social Movements
26:21 Balancing Academic and Real-World Impact
27:14 Understanding Internal Impact
29:02 Challenges in the Impact Space
30:22 Local Impact and Community Collaboration
32:35 Personal Transformation and Power
41:08 Failures and Lessons in Hollywood
48:19 Fringe Diplomacy and Global Impact
52:20 Conclusion and Future Impact
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Regenerative Community Stewardship: How to Lead with Deeper Trust

This episode dives into regenerative community stewardship, highlighting discussions on leadership, listening, and coherence. The discussion includes themes like the importance of listening, the legitimate other, stewardship, and maintaining alignment amidst various challenges, including financial sustainability and dealing with conflicts. 
 
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:53 Meet Tara: Visionary of MUSA
03:45 Astrid Brinck: Steward of Communities
05:10 Innovative Technologies and Community Impact
10:27 Deep Listening and Inner Impact Leadership
12:03 The Concept of the Legitimate Other
21:15 Rituals and Community Building
29:52 Embracing Endings and Reverence
35:34 Creating Harmony Clauses in Community Building
36:27 The Reality of Enforcing Harmony Clauses
37:05 The Importance of Boundaries in Community
38:27 Handling Conflict and Misalignment
42:21 Healthy Belonging and Self-Worth
46:32 The Concept of Stewardship
50:16 Reciprocity and Prosperity in Communities
59:01 The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising
01:00:43 Regenerative Coherence and Integration
01:04:59 Final Thoughts and Inspiration
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Fatema Hamdani https://www.linkedin.com/in/fhamdani/
Tara Medina https://www.instagram.com/findmusa/?hl=en
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We lost our home in the flames. Here’s why it’s a gift.

In this episode, Azrya and Bee recount the devastating impact of the Palisades fire that reduced their home to rubble and ash. They share their journey of grappling with loss, the impermanence of life, and their evolving practice of trust amidst uncertainty. They reflect on personal transformations, leadership in new paradigms, community rebuilding, and their initiatives such as 'In Life We Trust.' They explore the balance of integrating ancient wisdom, sustainable living, and reverent leadership while navigating through crisis. They also announce open invitations for philanthropic contributions and community participation in their ongoing projects in Malibu and Mexico.
 
00:00 Introduction: Facing Devastation
01:27 The Aftermath: Reflecting on Loss
04:19 Personal Transformation and Resilience
06:44 Trust and Doubt: Navigating Uncertainty
19:53 Leadership in a New Era
26:32 Rebuilding and Innovation
34:55 The In Life We Trust Initiative
46:36 Conclusion: Embracing Reverence
 
To learn more about the In Life We Trust initiative and to get involved or contribute please visit https://inlifewetrust.co/

Unlocking Wealth for Generations of Purpose Driven Leaders with Jacqueline Campbell

In this enlightening conversation, Jacqueline, Founder + CEO Alexander Legacy Private Wealth Management shares her journey from working at a private bank at age 16 to becoming a wealth steward and impact investor. She discusses the critical importance of putting wealth in the hands of women and people of color and breaking down traditional archetypes of wealthy investors. Jacqueline recounts her own transformative experiences and highlights the work she does to educate and support clients in stewarding their wealth for meaningful impact. From investing in high-impact projects to guiding women through personal and professional transitions, this dialogue delves into the intersection of purpose, wealth, and social change. The discussion also emphasizes the role of healing and self-care in becoming effective stewards of wealth and making informed, heart-centered investment decisions.
 
00:00 A Fateful Encounter
00:55 Shared Values: Stewardship of Wealth
03:11 Personal Journey: From Detroit to Wall Street
04:41 Discovering Wealth Management
08:53 The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History
12:56 Empowering Women of Color
16:51 Investing for Impact: A New Paradigm
22:16 The Founder's Perspective: Key Considerations
23:19 Financial Due Diligence and Alignment
24:23 The Importance of Long-Term Commitment
26:12 Trust and Intuition in Investment Decisions
27:31 Emotional Connection and Impact Investing
28:39 Personal Transformation and Purpose-Driven Investment
33:25 Redefining Success and Fulfillment
38:42 The Power of Healing and Self-Responsibility
40:22 Final Thoughts and Reflections
 
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Leaders Who Ignite Leaders: Collective Keys for Inner Impact

In this episode of the Integrated Intelligence Podcast, host Azrya Bequer is joined by guests Astrid Brinck, Rha Goddess, Janna Salokangas, and Seth Streeter to explore the themes of deep listening and inner impact leadership. The discussion delves into the importance of creating space for genuine expression, the sacredness of revealing one's true self, and the various forms of listening, including listening to understand, create empathy, and be transformed. The conversation also touches on the role of privilege, the integration of different aspects of the self, and the need for authentic leadership in today's world. The guests share their personal experiences and insights, providing a rich and nuanced exploration of what it means to be an inner impact leader.
 
00:00 The Power of Authentic Expression
01:03 Introduction to the Integrated Intelligence Podcast
01:58 Exploring Inner Impact Leadership
02:56 Meet the Panelists: Personal Introductions
08:25 Deep Listening: A Path to Transformation
18:14 Navigating Inner Conflicts and Authenticity
21:56 The Challenge of Listening and Integration
39:39 Integrating Feminine and Masculine Energies
41:06 Embracing Old and New Identities
42:54 Healing Scarcity of Identity
44:47 Fragmentation and Integration
48:22 Privilege and Responsibility
52:05 The Power of Rest and Reciprocity
01:00:22 Inner Work and Privilege
01:16:40 Closing Reflections and Engagement
 
To dive deeper into these concepts and start embodying these principles yourself, we invite you to join Astrid Brinck for a live masterclass on December 18 inside The Integrated Leadership Arena membership, on how to cultivate reverent, lasting impact in your own work and life.
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Rha IG @rhagoddess
Janna Salokangas IG @jannasalokangas
Astrid Brinck IG @astridbrinck 
Seth IG @sethstreeter3.0
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TEDx talk -The Untethered Life: Wealth Redefined
 

The Invisible Leader: A Legacy of Reverence with Astrid Brinck

In this mind-and-heart-expanding episode of the Integrated Intelligence Podcast, host Azrya Bequer engages in a profound conversation with our very own KAVANÂ Institute Steward Astrid Brinck, whose 30+ years of experience supporting leaders and organizations has led to deep insights and embodied wisdom. They explore the concept of the 'Invisible Leader,' who leads through listening and supporting others to find their own wisdom. Azrya and Astrid discuss the vital role of reverence, humbleness, and completion in leadership, and offer insights into creating a coherent culture in organizations. They also touch upon the importance of balance between Alpha and Omega qualities, the interconnectedness with nature, and the ongoing pursuit of inner and outer impact. Join them as they delve into the deep wisdom required to reconnect with your own legacy of reverence.

Upgrading Leadership through Heart & Brain Coherence: Robert Edward Grant

Robert Edward Grant segued his career as a highly-successful businessman into a modern polymath, entrepreneur, inventor, and thought leader with millions of views. He is known for his contributions to multiple fields, including healthcare, cryptography, sacred geometry, and mathematics. He is the founder and CEO of Crown Sterling, a company focused on innovative encryption technologies, particularly in the realm of quantum-resistant encryption methods. Grant holds several patents across various industries, from life sciences to tech, anchoring his contributions as an innovator.
Our guest shares his unprecedented and intriguing journey from a world-traveling youth to a successful entrepreneur who embraces both esoteric perspectives and practical management techniques. Explore the translation process from vision to reality, the profound impact of managing focus, measurement, and anticipation, and the vital shift from desire to fulfillment. This conversation also touches on overcoming personal judgments, understanding collective energy, and the path to self-worth and “integrated” leadership.

Fearlessly Funding the Future: A Field Guide

Today we pull back the curtains to share the full origin story.  KAVANÂ co-founders Bee and Azrya transparently discuss the financial, emotional, and spiritual challenges they've faced while building KAVANÂ. They both share personal stories of struggle, deep insights into money as a catalyst for extraordinary growth, the Wisdom of Lack, a more integrated approach to manifestation, and a call for ways to financially participate in our purpose-driven project. We are humbled to share this heartfelt exploration of what it takes to create a space for personal and collective transformation. 
 
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Can We Teach AI Indigenous Wisdom? Snow Raven & Jere Simpson

What happens when you teach AI indigenous wisdom? We brought together Snow Raven – an indigenous wisdom keeper whose music draws inspiration from her lineage of the Sakha people in Arctic Siberia – and Jere Simpson, an ethical AI futurist, to explore the answer. Visit us at www.kavanaretreats.com
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Intro to Integrated Intelligence: Azrya Bequer

Meet the host of Integrated Intelligence, KAVANÂ co-founder Azrya Bequer, who breaks down the journey of shifting from ‘default’ to ‘integrated’ intelligence by confronting distraction, isolation, and fragmentation so that we may find greater meaning through beauty, connection, and alignment. 
 
00:00 Introduction to the Integrated Intelligence Podcast
00:57 Why Start a Podcast?
01:53 The Crisis of Modernization
03:08 From Default to Integrated Intelligence
06:20 Personal Journey: From Isolation to Connection
15:11 Understanding Default Intelligence
18:45 Belief Systems of Default Intelligence
23:40 Shifting to Integrated Intelligence
26:53 Conclusion and Invitation
 
Who is Azrya Bequer?
Currently, Azrya is devoted to birthing KAVANÂ is a 30-acre Retreat Center and Learning Institute on the South Pacific coast of Mexico whose mission is to accelerate personal transformation that ignites ripples of impact, through hosting a variety of in-person retreats, gatherings, and experiences as well as offering online curriculum and content. KAVANÂ sits inside a 700-acre destination-in-the-making and residential development named MUSA, the expansion of which Azrya is a partner in. MUSA is committed to co-creating a more beautiful world through various tangible local impact initiatives, including social and environmental change.
After a decade in the entertainment industry as an actress, writer, and producer, her personal path of accelerated human transformation unlocked a much deeper purpose, leading Azrya to step into entrepreneurship alongside her husband and co-founder Benjamin. She continues to share her learnings through writing and filmmaking, as well as guiding the vision, creative direction, and community curation for KAVANÂ.
Azrya has dedicated her past decade to empowering purpose-driven entrepreneurs and conscious creatives through her coaching and facilitation work. To support these offerings, Azrya and her husband Benjamin co-authored the BEQOMING book and - together with their team - developed their signature process, a powerful methodology that integrates Transpersonal Psychology, Sociology, Systemic Theories, Leadership, Coaching, Breathwork, Neuroscience, and other embodiment practices.
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