Do each and every one of us play an important role in bringing true innovation to our world? By simply letting go of a psychological security that prompts us to prove how we are better than others in various ways, we can rise above our egos and treat each other as equals. And what would this improve, you may ask? How about equal chances for everyone? Or understanding that being born in a certain place, at a certain time, having certain parents and skin color, is not something that we can control? Do you see how we still derive self-value and self-worth from chance? Yet only by chance someone is born poor or wealthy, green-eyed or blue-eyed, north or south of a region. I invite you to listen to this podcast, keep an open mind and even be ready to rewire your brain a bit (or more).

Are there clear steps that can lead us to true innovation? What would we even call ‘a true innovative world’? Can it be ‘true’ in the sense of a better world, where everyone matters? So, what if this improved world can start with something as simple as seeing someone at eye level, showing respect and consideration? What if we made the decision to approach every new or existing relationship by assuming that as I do my best, the other person tries to do their best too, and as I try to avoid pain, the other person also wants to avoid pain; and while I strive to achieve happiness, the other person tries to achieve happiness too. Listen and explore true innovation with us.

As we look back at a rather challenging year, we are exploring the silver lining in the form of true innovation. With everything changing and people undergoing new experiences, this novel environment can become the foundation for innovation, if we let it. Yet, we cannot help but notice, still, a lack of diversity on various levels, a financial gap and unequal opportunities. How much talent are we wasting because of restricted access to education? How can innovation and growth happen when we condition this access to education, mostly for financial reasons? Listen and reflect with us at the possibilities of a new system that can foster true innovation.

Sharing seems like such an easy concept, yet, does it happen as often as it should? How can sharing work? Do we share more easily from a surplus or from less? Is the ability to share connected to the amount of wealth? And, are wealthy people more detached from the concept of poverty, thus, involuntarily sharing less? Could it be that neocapitalsm, the free market, prevent true innovation because it fosters bubbles and thus blocking diverse experiences? Listen and see where our discussions take you.

Just when we think we have a definition of a ‘new normal’ we face ongoing challenges and a persistent tough situation in South Florida, as the threat of the virus continues to place ‘normal life’ on hold. This year’s events have emphasized the need to care for each other, watch for one another and share. But, what is sharing? Do we have to abide by certain unwritten rules about sharing that keep us from helping one another? Are these rules so ingrained that they shape how we act without us even noticing? Listen and explore what sharing means to you.

We are continuing our discussion on the possibility of entrepreneurial innovation brought by the Covid-19 crisis. How can we open a space where this Covid-19 experience can lead to true innovation - and not only be turned into material gains? Do you feel that this crisis has scared us so much that we now glorify the old normal, feeling eager to rush back and clinging to a pre-crisis life? What if we have to deal with these scary feelings in order to open a space where we can grow? Listen and find out what opens up for you.

Although on paper we can agree that we are coming out of the crisis, recent developments in the US may show that challenges are still ahead. In lots of ways, we haven’t quite been able to process what has happened in the first half of the year and yet most of us are eager to move forward, to embrace this new normal, to look for silver linings and even speak of innovation. In this podcast, we question though, how come we long so much for the "old normal", that we don’t make room for true innovation? And what can this ‘true innovation’ be? Are we embracing change or simply running back to our old selves? I invite you to listen and to explore with us how our need for psychological security may keep us from true innovation.

As we enter a ‘new normal’ or the next covid-19 stage, we look at the direction our society seems to be taking, in a way 'forcing' to see the good, or solver linings in a still-blurry picture. A recent Bloomberg article, for example, reveals how start-up businesses in the US are on the rise, compared to last year. What can this mean? Are people truly innovating during these tough times? Is this an indication that we still seem to stick to material gains instead of focusing on personal growth? Listen and draw your own conclusions.

A special edition and addition to my series of podcasts, as my hostess, Adina Arhire and I welcome guest speaker Karima Kadaoui, Co-founder and Executive President of Tamkeen Community Foundation for Human Development. "Tamkeen" has various translations, such as "empowerment," "potential" or "possibility." As in, empowering co-creation, exploring our unlimited potential to create and embracing the possibility of co-creation in all aspects of our lives, including our professional ones. Intrigued? Start listening.

We have come full circle marking 100 days of covid-19 experience, an unprecedented situation that has opened up the doors for various discussions and reflections. Has this crisis created a context to grow, not just to learn? The cerebral thinking that orders us to get out of the shock and just start learning can actually prevent us from growing. And speaking of growing, is this a female thing? Are men more geared at feeling entitled to push their own agenda? Listen to our podcast and find your own answers.