Voices of Wellbeing | Yazmany Arboleda, Artist Voices of Wellbeing | Yazmany Arboleda, Artist

“MY ART PRACTICE EVOLVED FROM SEEKING OUT ACCEPTANCE AND CELEBRATION OF DIFFERENCE”

Where do we have the chance to practice imagining? And how do we do that together?

Colombian American Artist, Yazmany Arboleda, recounts his process behind developing his Hospital of the Soul installation for the Wellbeing Summit for Change. In the fall of 2019, Yazmany spent time in Bilbao, Biscay, meeting citizens from the region at a constellations retreat with specialist therapist, Judith Hemming. In this interview, he shares how the heartache and pain felt by these individual Basque civilians and their families was rooted in history and impacted by the civil war beginning in the 1930s. Getting to know these people and their stories led him to reflect on his own intergenerational trauma and the experiences of his family back in the mountains of Medellin, Colombia, as well as the ongoing racial injustice and violence in America where he now lives.

Watch his full story to hear his vision for joining the threads of belonging, interconnectedness, and true celebration of difference by using art and human connection to break down religious barriers or other social constructs that may divide us.

Outside Research

Research On Wellbeing

Age Differences in Reported Social Networks and Well-Being
American Psychological Association
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Choice Matters More with Others: Choosing to be with Other People is More Consequential to Well-Being than Choosing to be Alone
Journal of Happiness Studies
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Spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature is associated with good health and wellbeing
Nature.com
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BLACK WELL-BEING: Moving Toward Solutions Together
BLACK FUTURE CO-OP FUND
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Consolidated Statement of OperationsConsolidated Statement of Operations

Accrual and Cash Based Presentations Fiscal Years 2021 and 2020

The Wellbeing Project is a global non-profit organization with legal entities in France and Spain and with fiscal partners in the US and Canada. As part of the projects’ commitment to good governance and as mandated in our Governing document, all legal entities are audited. These materials are available upon request by clicking here.

FISCAL YEAR 2021FISCAL YEAR 2021

During the fiscal year of 2021, TWP’s total consolidated donations was EUR 1,047,953 while the total consolidated expenses was EUR 1,217,114 resulting in a consolidated net loss of EUR 169,161.

FISCAL YEAR 2020FISCAL YEAR 2020

During the fiscal year of 2020, TWP’s total consolidated donations was EUR 909,309 while the total consolidated expenses was EUR 1,029,418 resulting in a consolidated net loss of EUR 121,109.

The year 2020 was a challenging year for everyone with the onset of the global pandemic which was triggered by COVID-19. TWP experienced some reductions and delays in our donation commitments during this period. At a time when organizations were letting go of their staff or placing them on forced unpaid leave, TWP decided to retain all their team members. We were gratified and relieved that the great majority of delayed donations came through in early 2021.

University of North Texas at Dallas

Dallas, TX (Southern Sector – Oak Cliff Community)
United States.

The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD) is the only public, accredited 4-year university in the city of Dallas, serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. UNTD is classified as a Hispanic-serving institution and has served as a pathway to social mobility since its establishment in 2010. UNTD is a collaborative, partnerships-focused institution that also serves under-resourced areas in North Texas. The University of North Texas at Dallas is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

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EL FACTOR INVISIBLE: Bienestar y salud mental para fortalecer el ecosistema emprendedor de alto impacto en América Latina y el Caribe

ENG: THE INVISIBLE FACTOR: Well-being and mental health to strengthen the high-impact entrepreneurial ecosystem in Latin America and the Caribbean

By The Wellbeing Project, Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

SOBRE EL ESTUDIO SOBRE EL ESTUDIO

En el ecosistema de innovación y emprendimiento de alto impacto en América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) vemos cómo emprendedores/as cuentan experiencias difíciles de su día a día para mantener o hacer crecer exitosamente sus emprendimientos. Estas presiones diarias suelen estar vinculadas a factores que comúnmente podemos ver y medir, como el factor financiero, el factor operativo y los factores de sostenibilidad o escalabilidad. Pero se puede ver y conocer poco sobre el impacto y las posibles consecuencias de estas presiones en la vida personal, familiar o cotidiana de los seres humanos detrás de los emprendimientos. Un factor invisible que es hora de visibilizar. Si queremos fortalecer el ecosistema emprendedor de la región e impulsar su gran capacidad innovadora, es necesario atender un factor invisible pero fundamental: el bienestar y la salud mental de emprendedores/as de alto impacto.

Los emprendimientos de alto impacto son una parte esencial de las economías dinámicas de nuestros países. Sin embargo, en muchos casos, estos/as emprendedores/as enfrentan circunstancias y desafíos muy particulares de la región. A las presiones financieras y operativas cotidianas se suman contextos políticos, económicos y sociales muy cambiantes, así como recientemente los duros impactos por la pandemia del COVID-19. Esto ha generado un ambiente de alta tensión e incertidumbre en los emprendedores/as para poder mantener o hacer crecer sus iniciativas sin descuidar el compromiso laboral con sus equipos. El hecho que este desafío personal muchas veces parezca invisible y se suela enfrentar en solitario, por estigmas o prejuicios, hace que el sector de EAI sea “mucho más propenso a sufrir dolencias en bienestar y salud mental, como estados de ansiedad, fatiga, depresión o agotamiento generalizado (síndrome de burnout), en comparación con la población en general” (Endeavor, 2020).

Con el objetivo de entender y visibilizar la situación del bienestar y la salud mental, específicamente en el ecosistema emprendedor de Alto Impacto en la región, esta investigación realizó un estudio de carácter exploratorio para identificar y entrevistar a un grupo diverso de emprendedores/as en varios países de ALC. Fundadores/as o colaboradores, de diverso género, en varios tipos de industrias, con emprendimientos en distintas etapas y con diverso alcance geográfico o de mercado aceptaron participar voluntariamente para compartir sus experiencias y opiniones. Desde esta exploración, que se enfoca puntualmente en analizar la situación actual de las personas participantes, creemos que es posible reflejar lo que potencialmente afecta a una mayor parte del ecosistema. Esto puede ayudar a visibilizar la importancia de atenderlo para quienes están detrás de los emprendimientos, pero también para quienes los incuban, los aceleran o invierten en ellos. Ayudar a potenciar buenas prácticas, financiar investigación y ofrecer programas o herramientas de acompañamiento especializado al ecosistema emprendedor de la región es fundamental. Entendiendo el momento que vive la región y buscando fortalecer el crecimiento del ecosistema, se debe impulsar estratégicamente un nuevo enfoque: si los/ as emprendedores/as están bien, los emprendimientos irán mejor.

ABOUT THE RESEARCHABOUT THE RESEARCH

In the high-impact innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), we witness entrepreneurs grappling with challenging experiences in their day-to-day efforts to sustain or expand their ventures. These daily pressures are often tied to factors that are readily observable and measurable, such as financial, operational, sustainability, or scalability considerations. However, we have limited insight into the impact and potential consequences of these pressures on the personal, family, and daily lives of the individuals driving these ventures—the human beings behind the scenes. This invisible factor demands attention and acknowledgement. If we are to fortify the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region and foster its remarkable capacity for innovation, it becomes imperative to address an unseen yet indispensable element: the well-being and mental health of high-impact entrepreneurs.

High-impact ventures are an essential part of the dynamic economies of our countries. However, in many cases, these entrepreneurs face very particular circumstances and challenges in the region. Added to daily financial and operational pressures are highly changing political, economic and social contexts, as well as recently the harsh impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This has generated an environment of high tension and uncertainty for entrepreneurs to be able to maintain or grow their initiatives without neglecting the work commitment with their teams. The fact that this personal challenge often seems invisible and is usually faced alone, due to stigma or prejudice, makes the EAI sector “much more prone to suffering well-being and mental health ailments, such as states of anxiety, fatigue, depression or generalized exhaustion (burnout syndrome), compared to the general population” (Endeavor, 2020).

With the objective of understanding and making visible the situation of well-being and mental health, specifically in the High Impact entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region, this research carried out an exploratory study to identify and interview a diverse group of entrepreneurs in various LAC countries. Founders or collaborators, of different genders, in various types of industries, with ventures in different stages and with diverse geographic or market scope, agreed to participate voluntarily to share their experiences and opinions. From this exploration, which specifically focuses on analyzing the current situation of the participating people, we believe that it is possible to reflect what potentially affects a greater part of the ecosystem. This can help make visible the importance of serving it for those who are behind the ventures, but also for those who incubate, accelerate or invest in them. Helping to promote good practices, finance research and offer specialized support programs or tools to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region is essential. Understanding the moment the region is experiencing and seeking to strengthen the growth of the ecosystem, a new approach must be strategically promoted: if the entrepreneurs are doing well, the ventures will do better.

Resources

To Support Your Wellbeing Journey

Nurturing wellbeing is an ongoing journey and we are committed to supporting you on this path by providing a curated selection of diverse resources that can enhance and enrich your wellbeing experience. Immerse yourself in the following sections to explore a wide array of valuable tools and practices, empowering you to cultivate a life with wellbeing at the front seat!

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Talks & Conversations Talks & Conversations

On Wellbeing

Welcome to Talks and Conversations on Wellbeing, your gateway to a world of knowledge and inspiration. Immerse yourself in a curated selection of TED Talks, webinars, podcasts, and interviews from our network and beyond. Explore topics like mindfulness, resilience, mental health, and purposeful living. Discover valuable insights, practical tools, and fresh perspectives to enhance your holistic wellbeing. Join us on this wellbeing journey!

POETRY READINGSPOETRY READINGS

By Parker J. Palmer

Experience the transformative power of poetry with renowned speaker and author, Parker J. Palmer. Immerse yourself in his soulful recitations as he breathes life into captivating verses that explore the depths of human emotions, nature’s beauty, love’s nuances, and the quest for self-discovery.

Let Parker J. Palmer’s enchanting voice guide you on a poetic journey of reflection and inspiration. Explore our collection now and awaken the senses to the timeless truths found within each carefully selected poem.

“When Death Comes” – Mary Oliver

“The Thing Is” – Ellen Bass

“My Dead Friends” – Marie Howe