Episode 24 - Lifting Up Culture Doctors: A conversation with Nina Simons

Nina Simons, Co-founder and Chief Relationship Officer of Bioneers and the author of, Nature, Culture, and the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership, joins hostess Sara Jolena Wolcott to discuss the healing work of bringing people together and leaning into feminine leadership.  Of the many titles that she has been given, "culture doctor," is one of her own favorites, and it seems to fit many of the women leaders whom she has learned from and with over her decades of working to weave together ideas, people, and actions for a more compassionate and ecologically sound world.  1:13 - Introductions3:33 - How do we create 'connective tissues' between people, ideas, and various forms of dismembering?7:00 - The spark of bringing people together17:14 to 24:20 - What does it mean to be a culture doctor? 28:56 - Balancing the masculine and sacred feminine 34:44 - Can the skill of weaving be taught?35:43 - The importance of stepping aside with grace40:00 - What has Nina learned from being of service to the BIPOC community?44:34 -  How white folks in leadership can support indigenous leadership53:00 - Lifting up leaders/culture doctors1:06:57 - The greatest gifts that Nina can offerNina's socials: WebsiteInstagramLinkedInNina's book:Nature, Culture, and the Sacred: A Woman Listens for LeadershipBioneers' socials:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInPodcastSend us a messageSupport the showLearn more about Sara Jolena Wolcott and Sequoia SamanvayaMusic Title: Both of UsMusic by: madiRFAN Don't forget to "like" and share this episode!