Storia 7: March 15-19, 2024

Passionate and committed to their world-changing work, generous and gracious with each other. What a cohort! Four folks from the USA, two from Europe, one from the UK, and two from the MENA region. An unforgettable experience with laughter and tears in equal measure.

There was a moment on the last night when one participant shared a song that pierced every heart.

Topics included: liberation, democracy, revolutions, racialized trust, the anatomy of buildings, regenerative land relationships, climate justice, the leadership apocalypse, and the future of pubs .

Photos below thanks to Omezzine Khelifa.

Selected Commentary:

“I loved it, really, for the inspiration, the connection, the learning, the strength I take with me. I feel that I can do it.”

“The one-on-one was transformative! You answered all my questions and created a safe space to process everything I am navigating.”

“Extraordinary value. Way more than I could possibly have expected. Diving into the deep feeling like it’s the shallows.”

“I feel infinitely more confident that my book will get written and be amazing thanks to this experience.”

“Ariane has a really good grasp of the individual’s needs in a room of people with strong presence and motivation. There was no tension in a space that could easily feel awkward and tricky. It all felt very friendly and inclusive. I felt able to contribute and be open, no anxiety, lots of empathy.”