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The wellbeing movement is growing around the world!

The regional Hearth Summits mark an incredible evolution of our collective movement. These events, hosted by local communities of changemakers, advance a hopeful vision of individual, collective and ecological wellbeing for all. Together, we are catalyzing a culture of wellbeing for changemakers and in changemaking everywhere.

Join us as we celebrate local perspectives on wellbeing that inspire transformative impact around the world!

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At the regional Hearth Summits, changemakers are creating a new culture of social change through deep conversations, immersive arts experiences, hands-on workshops, and more.
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Previously called The Wellbeing Summit, the Hearth Summit is an award-winning three-day gathering bringing together 1,000+ changemakers to advance a hopeful vision of individual, collective and ecological wellbeing for all.

It’s an emotional and intellectual journey with inspiring talks and panel discussions, interactive workshops and immersive art experiences. It’s an opportunity to build relationships and enhance collaboration and innovation, leading to the creation of a strong, engaged and compassionate network.

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Attendance at the Hearth Summit will be by invitation only. We are committed to creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment for all attendees, and this will only be possible by a careful curation process of our invitations.

However, if you think you should be there, please apply and tell us why! We will carefully consider all expressions of interest, and we will reply individually to all submissions in due course. Please note that submitting the “Express Your Interest’ form does not guarantee an invitation.

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Let’s Get The Conversation Started

Our most prominent global issues — climate change, wars, pandemic, inflation — take both a physical and mental toll on us. In challenging times, it’s essential to prioritize our own wellbeing in order to build a better world.

Over the past year, The Wellbeing Project partnered with Skoll Foundation and TEDx to surface and spotlight new ideas from TEDxSãoPaulo, TEDxAtlanta, and the global TEDx community that explore how we can nurture wellbeing in our communities and in ourselves.

It Starts With Us It Starts With Us

Take a look inward with the help of poets, financial tech executives, bishops, and social activists.

Our Right To Pleasure & Wellbeing

Mallika Dutt – TEDxSãoPaulo

The Dual Crises of Climate Change & Mental Health

Nadine Hura – TEDxKapiti

Blank Space: Honoring the potential of every young girl

Chanel H. Frazier – TEDxAtlantaWomen

Why here? Why now? Why us?

Jazmine Williams – TEDxSãoPaulo

How To Change Your Mind How To Change Your Mind

What does it take to break an old pattern, and what is possible when we shift our mindset?

Through Guilt To The Wind

Barry Kerzin – TEDxSãoPaulo

Work Is Not Your Family

Gloria Chan Packer – TEDxUTAustin

Can strengthening executive function help us be our best selves?

Sucheta Kamath – TEDxAtlantaWomen

What Impossible Things Can We Do Together?

Yazmany Arboleda – TEDxSãoPaulo

The Doctor Is InThe Doctor Is In

Food for thought from PhDs and health practitioners on how reconnecting with ourselves can help us fight the good fight.

Why We Need To Change Our Gender Stories

Deepa Narayan – TEDxSãoPaulo

How Traditional Djembe Drumming Can Help Heal Trauma

Francis Agyakwa – TEDxMileHigh

What happens when your therapist breaks up with you?

Kanzie Rowland – TEDxAtlantaWomen

If You Have A Body, You Deserve Wellbeing

Sará King – TEDxSãoPaulo

Wellbeing Rituals To Support Your Mental Health Wellbeing Rituals To Support Your Mental Health

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The Wellbeing Project Team

Welcome to a world where mental health takes center stage, and every step forward is a cherished milestone on our wellbeing journey. As we commemorate Mental Health Action Day 2023, join us on a heartfelt exploration of our team’s daily rituals—a tapestry of unique paths that nurture our minds, bodies, and spirits. Witness the transformative power of self-care, inspiring you to embark on your own wellbeing journey towards resilience, purpose, and lasting joy:

Walking in nature, writing, reading books, inspiring quotes or poems, spending time with friends or family, and laughing!

I value knowing that I’m part of something bigger than myself, whether it be my purpose in life, the world that surrounds me, or part of a community like my friends or family.

– Alejandra Garza, Networks Advancement Manager

Connecting with nature.

Nature grounds me and reminds me that we are all interconnected . As I reflect on the beauty of the natural world I feel a sense of awe which allows me to understand that I am part of a bigger ecosystem and everything is they way it’s supposed to be. Only then I am able to let go, to surrender.

– Silvana Cisneros, Networks Lead

Activities that help me enter the flow state include listening to music, riding my motorcycle, going for a nature walk, chopping vegetables or cooking, pruning shrubs, enjoying a private moment with my comfort food, birdwatching and sitting out in the balcony looking at falling leaves. Additionally, conversations with friends and family in my innermost circle also play a significant role in helping me stay centered.

Engaging in flow-state activities allows me to focus on something other than the pressing problem, which frees my mind to concentrate on finding solutions in the background. This helps me mentally unwind and serves as a reminder that there is so much more to life than just the current situation I’m in. Conversations with my friends and family help me to think more clearly about dominant thoughts as they challenge me with provocative questions and different perspectives.

– Anubha Agarwal, Research & Learning Manager

Sleep well, eat healthy, manage money wisely, have meaningful relationships and be mindful as much as possible of every moment I am alive.

It helps me to tave a positive and optimistic attitude.

– Ricardo Paz, People & Culture Elder

Baking.

Baking allows me to focus my attention on the present moment. The process of measuring ingredients, following a recipe, and mixing them together requires concentration and mindfulness. It also engages multiple senses, including sight, smell, taste, and touch. The process of working with ingredients, observing the transformation in the oven, and savoring the final product can provide a sensory experience that is both pleasurable and stimulating.

Besides, I think baking is a form of creative expression that allows me to experiment with flavors, textures, and decorations. It provides a space to showcase my imagination and personal style. The act of creating something delicious and visually appealing can definitely boost my mood and provide a sense of accomplishment.

Finally enjoying homemade treats help me to evoke positive memories, evoke nostalgia, and provide a sense of emotional comfort.

– Fernanda Martínez, Networks Manager

For me it is important to recover energy: time for fun and sharing moments with family and friends, good sleep, yoga and meditation. Time spent in this way re-energizes me.

It helps me to take a positive and optimistic attitude.

– Valeria Peredo, People & Culture Lead

Weekly calls with my closest and dearest friends. They are usually not update calls, rather proper conversations, long, honest, fun at times, painful at others, the same I would have if we were leaving in the same place and see each other regularly. I think the most special aspect it’s that they have been weekly rituals for almost 15 years.

Long term friendship are an incredible gift because your friends are also your memory, your mirror, your diary. And you’re the same for them. You grow up, and old, together, sharing different live stages and milestone events. They are your net, your chosen family, you are never lonely, nor lost if you can count on such meaningful relationships, no matter what happens.

– Alessandra Gatti, The Wellbeing Summit Director

Meditation, contact with nature, physical activity, art, time with family, and friends.

It keeps my feet on the ground to bring down my head (mental activity) into my body and soul

– Eugenia Di Fiori, Organisational Exploratory Program Manager

5 minutes of morning meditation.

It helps me settle the energy for the day.

– Beatriz Retamar, Leadership Assistant

As we bring our exploration of daily wellbeing rituals to a close, we invite you to carry the torch of self-care and mental wellness forward. Let our stories serve as a reminder that your wellbeing journey is unique and deserving of celebration. Embrace the power of rituals that nourish your mind, body, and spirit, and surround yourself with a compassionate community that uplifts and supports you.

Remember, cultivating mental health is an ongoing process—a lifelong commitment to self-discovery and self-care. As we honor Mental Health Action Day 2023, let us ignite a collective spark, encouraging conversations and actions that prioritize mental wellbeing in all aspects of life.

Welcome to Stories Welcome to Stories

Where we proudly showcase the amazing members of our community

We believe that our network is only as strong as the individuals who make it up, and that’s why we’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on their incredible talents and achievements.

Through this section, we’ll introduce you to a diverse group of members who are making a positive impact in their respective fields and beyond. From game-changers and innovators to trailblazers and visionaries, our members are a true source of inspiration.

So, come along with us as we celebrate their successes, share their stories, and learn from their valuable insights.

FROM OUR NETWORK FROM OUR NETWORK

FROM OUR TEAM FROM OUR TEAM

Voices of Wellbeing Voices of Wellbeing

“As important as it is to take care of others it is actually to take care of yourself.”

Voices of Wellbeing | Yazmany Arboleda, Artist

Voices of Wellbeing | Deepa Narayan

Voices of Wellbeing | Mohau Modisakeng, Artist

Voices of Wellbeing | Wellington Nogueira

Voices of Wellbeing | Nadine Kaslow

Voices of Wellbeing | Rajni Bakshi

“If you have a body, then you deserve wellbeing”

Voices of Wellbeing | Dr. Sará King

“We need to come together, to heal together

Voices of Wellbeing | Laura Calderón de la Barca

Voices of Wellbeing | Mallika Dutt

“When you're true to yourself, you're able to reflect that to the people around you.”

Voices of Wellbeing | Dr. Rukudzo Mwamuka

Welcome to the Wellbeing Project’s Meditation HubWelcome to the Wellbeing Project’s Meditation Hub

A sanctuary for those seeking moments of stillness, reflection, and inner peace.

Here, you will find a collection of guided meditations led by members of our community, each offering a unique and heartfelt approach to cultivating mindfulness. From grounding practices that anchor you in the present moment, to loving-kindness meditations that cultivate compassion and connection, this meditation hub is designed to support you on your journey towards greater wellbeing. So, take a deep breath, find a comfortable position, and let us guide you towards a state of calm and inner harmony.

EXPLORE OUR PRACTICESEXPLORE OUR PRACTICES

Honoring your practice in the good times and the bad times

In this short practice from episode 2 of our original webinar series, “Bringing It Home“, meditation pioneer Sharon Salzberg discusses the importance of honouring the regularity of practice to cultivate inner strength.

Presence through poetry

Join Parker J. Palmer on a transformative journey as he reflects on Mary Oliver’s poignant poem, “When Death Comes.” With compassion and insight, Palmer invites us to explore the mysteries of mortality, make intentional choices, and embrace the beauty of the present moment.

Practices guided by Sharon SalzbergPractices guided by Sharon Salzberg

Practices guided by Reggie HubbardPractices guided by Reggie Hubbard

Practices guided by Parker J. PalmerPractices guided by Parker J. Palmer

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Global Grassroots

New Hampshire, United States.

Field of Action: Social change. Women’s Justice. Ecological Belonging.

Ecosystem Network

Since 2006, Global Grassroots has trained more than 700 emerging change agents across East Africa who have designed nearly 200 civil society organizations reaching 198,000 people.

Their inner-driven approach, called Conscious Social Change, results in powerful impacts on our change agents and them, in turn, upon their communities.

When applied to the water sector, this results in significant shifts in health, violence, and education indicators, recording an unprecedented sustainability rate of 96% among water ventures they have funded since 2008, which are serving nearly 78,000 people with access to clean water and hygiene supplies, a critical need during COVID-19. Women belonging to Global Grassroots groups and programs understand systemic change and use their water solutions as sustainable hubs to target a range of other priority local issues affecting women.

When women lead, communities succeed.

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Women are the fabric of society, but in impoverished areas, they lack the tools to solve local social issues.”

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Women, Water & Wisdom: Mapping Ripple Effects of Conscious Social Change in
Rural Rwanda

Have you ever thought about the link between wellbeing and water?

The benefits of clean water go well beyond physical health. In communities where clean water is scarce and has to be fetched on a daily basis, its availability reduced stress and increased safety:

“According to participants, the incidents of injury, violence, and abuse related to fetching water dropped since the new water sites launched, particularly improving the safety of women, girls, and other community members for whom the journey had been dangerous.”

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Chip Conley

Co-founder of Modern Elder Academy

Chip Conley is on a mission. After disrupting the hospitality industry twice, first as the founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, the second-largest operator of boutique hotels worldwide, and then as Airbnb’s Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy, leading a worldwide revolution in travel, Conley co-founded Modern Elder Academy in January 2018.

Inspired by his experience of intergenerational mentoring as a ‘modern elder’ at Airbnb, where his guidance was instrumental to the company’s extraordinary transformation from a fast-growing start-up to the world’s most valuable hospitality brand, Modern Elder Academy is the first-ever ‘midlife wisdom school.’ Dedicated to reframing the concept of aging, Modern Elder Academy supports students to navigate midlife with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. Modern Elder Academy has more than 3,000 alumni from 42 countries and 26 regional chapters globally and is expanding to the United States with a new campus and regenerative community slated for Santa Fe, New Mexico to open in 2024.

Conley is also the award-winning author of New York Times bestseller Emotional Equations, alongside Peak: Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow, The Rebel Rules, Marketing That Matters: 10 Practices to Profit Your Business and Change the World, and Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder, which forms the core of the Modern Elder Academy’s curriculum. Conley’s book A Year of Wisdom coming out this year is based on daily inspiration and insight from his Wisdom Well blog. Learning to Love Midlife, a book about rebranding midlife to help people understand a life stage that is misunderstood, will be released in January 2024.

A near-death experience survivor, Conley is the recipient of hospitality’s highest honor, the Pioneer Award, and was named the Most Innovative CEO in the San Francisco Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times. He is the founder of the Celebrity Pool Toss which supports families in the Tenderloin neighborhood where he opened his first hotel and San Francisco’s Hotel Hero Awards. Chip holds a BA and MBA from Stanford University and an honorary doctorate in psychology from Saybrook University. He serves on the board of Encore.org, and the advisory board for the Stanford Center for Longevity.

Silvia Haba de Merlo

Regional Summit & Network Senior Manager at The Wellbeing Project

Panama

Silvia is a deep believer in the power of community, connection, and inner growth as the paths for social transformation. She has spent over a decade working in NGOs and social enterprises, leading social and emotional learning programs for children, young adults, and change-makers. In the midst of the pandemic and experiencing [what she later came to understand as] symptoms of burnout, she understood the importance of taking care of oneself in order to keep taking care of others and promoting social impact. She founded Coimpacta, an online community for Spanish-speaking changemakers to cultivate their wellbeing and self-development by accessing international experts and peer-support spaces. You will often find her out in nature (especially the ocean), dancing or learning something new. She was born and raised in Madrid, Spain, and has lived in France, China, and Belgium before moving to Panama in 2014. She is thrilled to be a part of The Wellbeing Project movement and community. In collaboration with The Wellbeing Summit and the Networks Teams, her work enables expanding the messages and experiences of inner wellbeing for social change to a regional and local level.

What does inner wellbeing mean to you?

Feeling at peace, with yourself and with others, while striving to keep evolving and contributing.

How would you define wellbeing in one word?

Love.

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

Meditation, stretching, Qi gong, yoga, playing music (piano, guitar, singing), walking in nature, and spending time with loved ones. Watching sunrise and/or sunset.

Why is it important that we prioritize individual, organizational and societal wellbeing?

“We cannot practice compassion with other people if we do not treat ourselves kindly.” – Brené Brown

“Peace between countries must rest on the solid foundation of love between individuals.” – Mahatma Gandhi

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

Online course: The Power of Awareness – Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach

App: Richard Davidson’s “Healthy Minds”

Book: “The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save your Life” – Edith Eger

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