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I’m Servane Mouazan — futures thinker, angel, and thinking partner for leaders in the global social economy. As the founder of Conscious Innovation and host of Be and Think in the House of Trust, I get out of bed every day inspired by one thing: meaningful stories that connect us all. In each episode, I sit down with visionary leaders who spark social and environmental change — through investment, movement-building, or deep collaboration. Together, we explore what helps us trust, work together, and make a real impact. We talk about confidence, empathy, allyship, trust, and cultural difference, all the forces that remind one another, and the planet: you matter. Before this, as CEO of social enterprise Ogunte CIC, I supported over 12,000 women leaders — from grassroots changemakers to global innovators — helping them turn ideas into action and build a world driven by trust and collaboration. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Visit https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation Updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55

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August 13, 202628 min

The Rituals that Shape Leadership, with Andrew Tilling, The Hive Change Consultancy

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, Servane is sitting with Andrew Tilling, CEO of the Hive Change Consultancy, a global leadership transformation and change catalyst. Andrew has moved through youth work, theatre, social enterprise, and Capoeira — and somewhere in that movement, he discovered something about stillness. In this conversation, he shares how rituals of connection — small, intentional, repeatable — can quietly transform the texture of a team. How circle time can do what a strategy document cannot. How empathy arrives sideways, through story and shared breath, when you stop trying to extract it. We also wander into what it really takes to shift a culture, and why the body often knows before the mind catches up. Come and listen. Slowly. Some themes in this show: Finding Space in Movement The Art of Leadership Empathy and Perspective Rituals for Connection *** Connect with Andrew: The Hive Change Consultancy https://consultthehive.com / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewtilling/ Podcast Music Production from Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan Connect with Servane: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45 : Milig Mouazan-Strachan

June 22, 202623 min

Trust, Money & The Sound of Justice: How to Weave Communities, with Ugo Ikokwu

These show notes were generated by Headliner AI. If you enjoy them please tell other podcasters by giving a shoutout to https://headliner.app in your episode ✨ --- 💬 Show Notes In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, Servane invites Ugo Ikokwu, the leader of Trust for London's racial justice programme. With over two decades of experience spanning finance, philanthropy, and social change, Ugo is a unique connector of stories and actions that bridge funders, communities, and social justice. The Sound of Justice Hugo reflects on the essence of justice today, describing it as the sound of trust – the trust between communities and institutions, and the voices of those historically ignored finally being heard. True justice is not silence but participation, where every individual contributes to the conversation. Language of Dignity The reflection goes deeper into how the words we choose can either empower or diminish communities. Ugo advocates a shift from narratives of deficiency to narratives that celebrate dignity, ownership, and possibility, as language shapes our perceptions of justice and community. The Role of Money For Ugo, money is a powerful tool that can either amplify or silence expressions of justice, depending on who controls it. When communities hold the resources, they can unlock their potential and shape their futures, while also questioning the dynamics of power and access within financial systems. Beauty in Togetherness Ugo paints a vivid picture of beauty in his work – a city where communities thrive, where individuals feel they belong, and where diverse voices shape their environment. At this point, Ugo challenges the notion of progress that overlooks the people and cultures that make a place vibrant. Join us as we explore these themes and more! How do you reflect on your roles in generating more trust, justice, and community connection? Connect with Ugo: Trust for London : https://trustforlondon.org.uk Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ugo-ikokwu-2b430641/ Connect with Servane: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45 : Milig Mouazan-Strachan

May 28, 202630 min

Embracing Your Underground River: How Your Story can Make an Impact, with Ravinol Chambers

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, Servane sits down with Ravinol Chambers, a filmmaker and founder of Be Inspired Films. From aspiring stockbroker to monk and world traveller, Ravinol shares his learning and some of his adventures from the past 2 decades, as he has dedicated himself to impact storytelling through film. Aesthetic Influence Ravinol tells us how his upbringing in a beauty-centric environment shaped his understanding of aesthetics and storytelling, highlighting the tension between external appearances and inner truths. Underground River Discover the metaphor of hidden desires and aspirations that flow beneath the surface, the ingredients that influence your personal journey, your creative endeavours and the impact you can make. Integrity in Storytelling We look at authenticity, trust, and extraction in storytelling, and how to address both the positive and challenging aspects of narratives to build trust. Community and Connection Through his work, Ravinol aims to amplify the voices of those often overlooked. His storytelling advocates for deeper understanding and empathy, and a different approach to time. Lessons from A Girl Can Touch the Sky Drawing on his insights from his debut feature documentary, Ravinol shares the challenges and triumphs of capturing authentic stories while maintaining integrity throughout the filmmaking process As we wrap up, Ravinol reflects on the struggle between being true to oneself and the fear of rejection. And this is an invitation to you... Connect with Ravinol: Be Inspired Films: https://beinspiredfilms.com A Girl Can Touch the Sky film agirlcantouchthesky.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravchambers/ ----- Podcast Music Production: Milig Mouazan-Strachan Connect with Servane: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45 : Milig Mouazan-Strachan

March 9, 202627 min

Feminism, Finance & The Power of Empathy, with Milena Bacalja Perianes

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, Servane meets with Milena Bacalja Perianes, a feminist activist, impact investor, and lifelong advocate for systems change. Growing up as the child of migrants and living across multiple countries, Milena learned early on how to navigate diverse worldviews and bridge cultural divides. She shares her journey from grassroots activism to the world of finance, where she now works to "eat away at the foundations" of systems that were never designed to serve women, minorities, or marginalised groups. Instead of confrontation, Milena champions empathy, nuance, and care when engaging with those in positions of power. She believes that true transformation comes through connection and dialogue. Today, Milena advises major global institutions and investors, helping them weave gender analysis into their investment decisions. Her mission: to reimagine financial systems so they serve people, planet, justice and care. In our time together, we explore the delicate tension between working within an extractive, unequal capitalist structure and striving to create lasting positive impact. Connect with Milena on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/milena-bacalja-perianes-4833a8b2/ Visit Sagana : https://sagana.com/ Connect with Servane: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45 : Milig Mouazan-Strachan

February 25, 202628 min

How to Enter a Forest of Imagination with Dr Penny Hay

In this episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, join Servane as she engages with Dr. Penny Hay, an inspiring educator, artist, and researcher dedicated to igniting creativity and imagination in multiple, transdisciplinary learning environments. Explore the transformative power of imagination and its role in igniting social and environmental change: The Forest of Imagination: Penny shares her vision of a world where everyone is recognised as an artist, where imaginative freedom and creativity are at the core of education and not just that!. Learning Beyond Walls: Discover the concept of "School without Walls," where learning transcends traditional classrooms and becomes an exploratory journey through nature and community. Interconnectedness: Penny discusses the metaphor of the forest, highlighting how everything is connected and how this understanding gives birth to ecological empathy and collective action. Curiosity and Creativity: We learn how nurturing curiosity and creativity empowers individuals of all ages to embrace their identities as artists, authors and innovators: people who create. Embracing Uncertainty: What does it mean to be comfortable with uncertainty, and how does this impacts on genuine inquiry and collaboration. Manifesto for Change: Penny encourages listeners to create their own manifestos, rooted in personal values, to drive social and environmental change in their communities. Paying Attention: The episode concludes with a reminder to be present and sensitive to the world around us, to create a deeper connection to nature and each other. Connect with Dr. Penny Hay: On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-penny-hay/ At Bath Spa University: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/our-people/penny-hay/ Visit: http://houseofimagination.org/ http://www.forestofimagination.org.uk/ http://www.school-without-walls.org/ Podcast Music Production: Milig Mouazan-Strachan Connect with Servane: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45 : Milig Mouazan-Strachan

July 10, 202526 min

Reweaving Wealth: The Salmon's Journey to Healing and Community, with Donna Morton

In this episode of Be and Think in the House of Trust, Servane listens to Donna Morton, Finance Futurist, Movements Weaver, Serial Social Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Bio Regional Fund "Salmon Returns". Journey with us and discover: The Salmon’s Journey as Metaphor: Donna shares her 40-year journey, drawing inspiration from the salmon’s return to ancestral streams. She explores how this natural cycle mirrors the need to return finance to its roots—serving life, community, and regeneration. Money as Medicine: Donna explains how we can use finance as a tool for healing rather than extraction. Reweaving Wealth: The conversation highlights ancient Indigenous practices, such as the potlatch, where wealth is redistributed and blankets are torn and rewoven, a metaphor for reimagining and reconstructing financial systems. Poetry and Ceremony in Finance: Donna introduces the idea of treating financial work as poetry or prayer. We can inject emotion, ceremony, and deep democracy. She reads a poetic reflection on money as a current that must flow in harmony with the land. Nine Sacred Principles: The episode explores nine guiding principles—dignity, justice, stewardship, democracy, intergenerational responsibility, community, wealth and well-being, cultural flourishing, ecological economics, and radical truth—plus nine ways of “togetherness,” from collaboration to coexistence. Conflict and Harmony: Drawing from salmon culture, Donna reflects on service, sacrifice, and the wisdom of nature in navigating conflict and fostering collective healing. Personal Regeneration: Donna recounts her recovery from a CO2-induced coma. She draws a parallel her personal healing with the Earth’s capacity for regeneration. She advocates for aligning finance with life and listening to the wisdom of Indigenous communities. Embodied Leadership: The episode closes with insights on listening to the body, embracing diversity, and creating containers for true collaboration, where finance, medicine, and culture intersect for collective well-being. Find Donna on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-morton-a2417214b/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/donna.morton.566 Salmon Returns website : https://www.salmonreturns.com/ Connect with Servane: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45 : Milig Mouazan-Strachan

April 24, 202523 min

Form Frustration to Foresight: the Art of Anticipation, with Marcela Sabino

Dive into our latest House of Trust episode where I am listening to Marcela Sabino, a visionary business strategist & futurist, about the art of anticipation, life-long learning and curiosity. We discuss how exponential technologies reshape your world, the importance of foresight practices in business and what exhaustion and frustration mean in this context. Learn to track signals of change and act today for a better tomorrow! Highlights in this episode Understand the role of curiosity in driving innovation and development How Tech empowers and overwhelms entrepreneurs and can lead to mental exhaustion The ethical considerations surrounding AI and its potential impact on society Practical tips for identifying and tracking weak signals of change in your industry The importance of acting in alignment with the future you wish to create. Connect with Sabina Website: https://marcelasabino.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcela-sabino/ Connect with Servane: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45 : Milig Mouazan-Strachan

April 3, 202524 min

Nesting in Action: Cultivate Radical Community Resilience with Esther Foreman

In this episode of "Be & Think in the House of Trust," Servane listens to Esther Foreman, founder and CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of the Social Change Agency and Social Change Nest. Esther is a leader with a purposefully anarchic style focused on getting out of the way and releasing resources to those better positioned to create change Esther explains how the team support grassroots movements and community organisations through a trauma-informed, non-extractive approach, while transforming the funding landscape. "Rest is radical... proper rest is resistance" Highlights in this episode: How the Social Change Nest was created during lockdown to support mutual aid groups across the UK How "fiscal hosting" or "nesting" - provides trust-bases infrastructure support for grassroots organizations The philosophy behind the "nest" - supporting groups until they can operate independently The disconnect between modern grassroots movements and traditional charitable structures Connect with Esther The social change Nest https://thesocialchangenest.org/ The Social Change Agency https://thesocialchangeagency.org Find Esther on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherforeman/

March 6, 202524 min

Embracing Slowness: How Mindful Movement Fuels Social Change, with Claudia Cahalane

In this new episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, I listen to Claudia Cahalane, a journalist and meditation coach, about her transformative journey with Qigong—a meditative movement practice - and her insights from embracing slowness. Claudia shares how Qigong combines deep breathing and gentle movements to foster calmness and enhance physical health. After experiencing burnout, she found relief through Qigong during a silent retreat, which inspired her to teach and advocate for mindfulness We dive into the parallels between the slow, intentional nature of Qigong and the often sluggish pace of social change. Claudia emphasizes the need for patience and deeper connections within the social investment ecosystem, and how to embrace slowness as a means to build stronger relationships and create meaningful impact. Highlights in this episode: - The mental and physical health benefits of Qigong - How mindfulness practices can drive social change and boost creativity. - How social investors can build deeper relationships through diverse perspectives - Bonus: How Claudia's mindful morning routine sets a positive tone for her day! Connect with Claudia on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiacahalane/ Connect with Servane: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45 : Milig Mouazan-Strachan

February 20, 202521 min

Buen Vivir: How Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Needs, with Dr Sara Calvo

In this new episode of Be & Think in the House of Trust, Servane listens to Dr Sara Calvo, from Minca Ventures, who tells us about the transformative core principles of Buen Vivir (Good Living), a South American concept. Tapping into her background as a knowledge entrepreneur, university lecturer and global social innovation explorer, Sara explains how a deep connection with nature, community relationships, and a holistic approach to living goes beyond traditional well-being concepts. We hear how we can apply the Buen Vivir philosophy in various contexts, from individual well-being to organizational leadership, and the beautiful support and guidance it provides to meet the world’s needs. Highlights in this episode: Discover how the Buen Vivir Philosophy offers a wholesome approach to living in harmony with nature and community, and how it challenges traditional ideas of well-being Hear stories of communities and organisations around the world that have successfully embraced Buen Vivir principles, and how they cultivate sustainable and inclusive development Learn about the importance of aligning personal values with organisational goals and how leaders can incorporate Buen Vivir to flourish and grow their impact Explore how cultures around the world are adopting similar ideas, proving that we're all craving a more conscious and connected way of life. Connect with Sara On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-calvo-martinez-19094714/ At Minca Ventures www.mincaventures.com Learn: MBA4Impact: https://mba4impact.com/ Book: "Social Innovation in Latin America", read the chapter: "Buen Vivir, a decolonial approach to development" https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9780367823382-1/buen-vivir-decolonial-approach-development-morales-andrés-calvo-sara