Adrian Griffin, Author at The Wellbeing Project

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Ljubljana 2025

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Asia 2028

Meet Karoline Hjorth & Riitta Ikonen

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Karoline Hjorth and Riitta Ikonen

Cankarjev Dom Homebase

17.06 – 20.06.2025 in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Karoline Hjorth and Riitta Ikonen are a Norwegian-Finnish artist duo. Together, they work with complementing skills in photography, wearable sculpture and text, with a core mission to highlight dialogue on radical system change on interspecies relations.

Their twelve-year-long collaboration, Eyes as Big as Plates, has been exhibited and collected by art institutions worldwide, including the Barbican Centre in London, the Norwegian Museum of Photography and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki.

Eyes as Big as Plates captures individuals actively involved or impacted by effects of today’s era of mass extinction: farmers, surfers, grandmas, citizen scientists, rewinding experts, wild boar hunters, mycologists, philosophers, etc.

Through photography, wearable sculpture, action research, and activism, the artists call for a collective and synchronised environmental stewardship.

The evocative portraits reframing older adults as wise figures connect us back to the natural world and present an ongoing exploration of relations across beings, challenging conventional narratives on how humans relate to their surroundings.

The artists have travelled the world over the years and the project has now grown to have 150 portraits captured in 17 countries across five continents.

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Sandra Sierra

Leadership Assistant at The Wellbeing Project

Sandra has built her path at the intersection of purpose-driven operations, cultural sensitivity, and experiences that bring people together. She has coordinated multidisciplinary projects, consistently focusing on creating environments where people feel supported, connected, and able to engage meaningfully. She ensures that every process reflects care, respect, and intention. Sandra brings a calm, grounded presence to fast-moving environments, seamlessly combining meticulous organization with an intuitive understanding of what helps others feel supported and at ease.

Her personal values have guided a steady shift toward roles that align with social impact, community wellbeing, and more sustainable ways of working. This journey has strengthened her adaptability, resilience, and love for collaborating with teams that share a sense of purpose. Outside of work, she enjoys quiet routines, nature, family, learning about wellbeing, and moments that help her stay grounded and connected to herself and others.

What does inner wellbeing mean to you?
Being at peace and in harmony with myself.

Are there any rituals or practices you use to enhance your wellbeing?
Practices like mindful breathing and creating special moments for myself with care and awareness.

Why is it important that we prioritize individual, organizational and societal wellbeing
If we don’t take the time to balance ourselves, everything else falls out of order. When an individual is thriving, it becomes a source of wellbeing for others, creating a positive ripple effect throughout organizations and society.

Carolina Juda

P&C Internal Communications & Organizational Development at The Wellbeing Project

Portugal

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I believe in our inner light, a light that lives within each of us. When we choose to connect with it, not only do we feel better, but those around us do too.

I love connection. The word connection is broad, and I cherish it in all its forms… Connecting with myself, with strangers on the street, with people I’ve just met, and with my loved ones. I find deep meaning in connection, and over the past few years, I’ve been exploring this area with curiosity and intention.

My career has been anything but linear. With a degree in Business Economics, I chose to follow my curiosity and inner light, transitioning into roles focused on creating environments where people feel seen, heard, and valued for who they are, and invited to grow as a collective.

Before joining The Wellbeing Project, I worked in People Change Management and as a People Program Manager for various international companies. Today, alongside my role at the organization, I’m developing my own project that supports individuals on their journey back to their hearts.

What does inner wellbeing mean to you?

Inner Wellbeing for me is dedicating time and space to connect with myself and with others.

How would you define wellbeing in one word?

Expansion

Are there any rituals or practices you use to enhance your wellbeing?

Journaling, meditation, movement, nourishing meals, reading, sharing activities I like with others

Why is it important that we prioritise individual and collective wellbeing?

I believe it is important that we prioritize wellbeing so that we can live a more intentional life, feel more at ease with ourselves and with one another. I believe wellbeing promotes understanding, peace and community.

Do you have any favourite books, podcasts, or articles that you believe support, promote, or educate on wellbeing and related themes?

I admire experts like Joe Dispenza and Gabor Maté. I find a lot of value in listening to The Diary of a CEO, as Steven interviews people who are making a big difference and he does it in such a humble and curious way.

Rafael de Sousa

Regional Ecosystems Coordinator at The Wellbeing Project

Caracas,
Venezuela

People call me Rafa, both in the project and in life. With a background in Modern Languages, I’ve built my career in human resources and internal operations, where I’ve enjoyed supporting teams and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes. I’m passionate about traveling, history, and exploring different cultures, languages, and ways of living, and throughout my professional journey, I’ve also discovered a strong interest in creating supportive environments where people can thrive.

As a fun fact, I’ve always had a deep appreciation for design. Before changing my major, I actually studied architecture and design, which continues to inspire my perspective today.

Outside of work, I love immersing myself in movies and series, spending time outdoors, whether it’s a trek in the mountains or a simple walk to recharge, or going out to enjoy food and discover new artistic or gastronomical experiences.

What does inner wellbeing mean to you?

Being grateful and mindful, staying present, and maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle across my work, passions, personal growth, and relationships.

How would you define wellbeing in one word?

Balance

Are there any rituals or practices you use to enhance your wellbeing?

Spending time alone, but also with my loved ones. Morning meditations, slow weekend walks, being grateful for my day, regular exercise, or even just resting would help me stay grounded and enhance my wellbeing.

Why is it important that we prioritise individual and collective wellbeing?

They are deeply interconnected, with each creating a ripple effect on the others, beginning with our own wellbeing.

Do you have any favourite books, podcasts, or articles that you believe support, promote, or educate on wellbeing and related themes?

Se regalan dudas Podcast or the Insight Timer App, which I use daily for meditations and relfections.

Gordon Lavalette

Chief Financial & Administration Officer at The Wellbeing Project

New Jersey,
USA

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What does inner wellbeing mean to you?

How would you define wellbeing in one word?

Balance

Are there any rituals or practices you use to enhance your wellbeing?

I benefit from daily meditation

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Hearth Summit Dallas 2025

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OutLoud Dallas

ABOUT THE SUMMITABOUT THE SUMMIT

Why Here, Why Now?

Hearth Summit Dallas is a multi-day gathering that centers the power of creativity, connection, and community to reimagine how we support both youth and educators across our educational systems. Set across vibrant, community-driven venues and institutions, the summit invites participants into immersive experiences that blend performance, storytelling, dialogue, and collective action.

Over three days, artists, educators, youth leaders, and community builders will explore how emotional literacy, artistic expression, and justice-driven practices can shape more humanizing and equitable learning systems—from classrooms to cultural institutions. Whether grounding in nature, co-creating public art, or listening to youth voices shift the atmosphere, every moment of the summit is designed to deepen connection and spark meaningful transformation.

While locally rooted in Dallas, the summit is part of a broader global movement supported by The Wellbeing Project—celebrating community-led approaches to well-being and changemaking. Guided by local leadership, this summit uplifts the lived experiences, cultural traditions, and creative practices that define the city’s spirit—while contributing to a wider dialogue about how we care for ourselves, one another, and the systems we seek to change

Hearth Summit Dallas is more than a conference. It is a shared space to explore the art of well-being, purpose, and possibility—where imagination is honored, healing is centered, and the arts are catalysts for humanizing and reenvisioning education

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Learning & Youth Voices

Themes: Student-Centered Learning, Trust & Transformation, Lived Experience

This pillar explores how schools and learning spaces can be reimagined through trust, youth agency, and deep learning. Keynotes and immersive projects like “From Trust to Transformation”, “Experience is the Teacher”, and “SEE ME” highlight how young people’s stories, leadership, and collaboration with artists and educators are reshaping education.

Arts & Experiences

Themes: Creative Expression, Community Storytelling, Healing Through Art

Art is a powerful medium for identity, healing, and intergenerational dialogue. Through Illuminated Voices, poetry workshops, and performance, this pillar centers the arts as a bridge between personal truth and collective transformation—fostering connection across age, background, and community.

Embodied Learning & Ecological Presence

Themes: Nature Connection, Embodied Practice, Collective Healing

Learning and healing aren’t just intellectual—they’re physical and environmental. Workshops like the Guided Hike at Texas Discovery Gardens and Collective Movement ground participants in the wisdom of the body and the natural world, offering pathways to mindfulness, creativity, and ecological belonging.

Technology, Humanity, & the Future

Themes: Youth & Technology, Human Connection, Future of Storytelling

This pillar, anchored by the interactive performance SEE ME, asks bold questions about how technology shapes identity and connection. Through youth-created multimedia experiences and digital storytelling, participants are invited to reimagine what it means to be human in an age of rapid tech evolution.

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Hearth Summit Istanbul 2026

HOSTED BY

TBC

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Creating New Energy for Wellbeing and Social Change

The fire of the Hearth Summit is spreading wellbeing around the world! Changemakers in Istanbul are invited to join the first regional Hearth Summit in Turkey. Get ready for a transformative experience where an exploration of wellbeing at every level — individual, organizational, societal, and ecological — will intersect, all in pursuit of creating a culture of wellbeing in Turkey’s social change sector

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Hearth Summit Malaysia 2025

HOSTED BY

Impact Hub Kuala Lumpur

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Hayley Baynard

Corporate Development Director at The Wellbeing Project

Galicia,
Spain

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Hayley began her career in London in 2005, working in integrated marketing agencies where she specialised in sponsorships and delivered memorable brand experiences for leading global brands. While she thrived in creating impactful experiences and delivering high-level client service, the fast-paced nature of the industry eventually led her to seek something more meaningful — a role that offered purpose and a deeper sense of belonging.

In 2012, driven by a love of travel and adventure, Hayley relocated to Australia and transitioned into a sponsorship role in the not-for-profit arts sector. She quickly found her footing and rose to lead the Development team at Sculpture by the Sea, a renowned outdoor public art festival that attracts over half a million visitors annually. In this role, Hayley worked closely with the Founding Director and some of Australia’s most generous philanthropists, family foundations, and corporate partners, alongside a passionate team that soon felt like family.

While living in Sydney, Hayley also nurtured a growing interest in yoga. Her regular practice led her to complete her first 200-hour yoga teacher training (YTT) in Baja California in 2017. This marked the beginning of a deeper personal journey into wellbeing.

A desire to reconnect with loved ones eventually brought Hayley back to the UK, where she joined the Barbican — one of Europe’s largest arts centres — as a Senior Manager. There, she led sponsorship efforts within the development team, supporting immersive and art gallery programmes and working closely with trustees and directors to embed a culture of fundraising within the organisation. She continued her personal wellbeing journey by completing additional YTTs in Kids Yoga and restorative Yin, finding a renewed sense of growth in the slower, introspective practice of Yin.

In 2022, driven by her growing family, Hayley made a new move — this time to Galicia, Spain. Drawn to its natural beauty and cultural difference, reminiscent of Sydney yet closer to home, she established a remote consultancy supporting business development for not-for-profits, arts organisations, and creative enterprises. Inspired by her new community, she also created a home studio, Yoga Skies, to share yoga in an intimate and grounding way.

Today, Hayley balances family life in Galicia with her role at The Wellbeing Project (TWP), where she leads a new division focused on corporate engagement. In many ways, the puzzle finally feels complete — a meaningful career aligned with purpose, community, and wellbeing.

What does inner wellbeing mean to you?
A balanced self and the ability to quieten the internal noise that the busy world creates.

How would you define wellbeing in one word?
Peaceful

Are there any rituals or practices you use to enhance your wellbeing?
Connecting with family and friends who live abroad
Cooking wholesome food to enjoy with family and friends
Spending time near water – rivers or the beach
Hiking and picnics in nature
Gardening, growing flowers and food and creating new spaces in the garden
Teaching yoga workshops and holding space for others

Why is it important that we prioritize individual, organizational and societal wellbeing?
When we look after ourselves we can show up as a better, happier human. We can be more balanced, healthy, stable, productive and able to share our wisdom with others. For our planet and future generations, our children and families, collective wellbeing will support a flourishing society and nurtured community.

Do you have any favorite books, podcasts, or articles that you believe support, promote or educate on wellbeing and related themes?

Podcasts
Black Earth Podcast
The Science of Happiness
Who Cares Wins

Books
Becoming the One, Heleana Aiyana
The Untethered Soul, Michael A Singer
The Whole-Brain Child, Dr Tina Payne and Dr Daniel Siegal
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before, Dr Julie Smith
The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary, Catherine Gray
The Awakened Family, Dr Shefali Tsabary