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The Relational Podcast
by Efecto Colibrí
Because behind every system, movement, and meaningful change… lies a relationship. What if the most transformative tool at our disposal isn’t a strategy, a policy, or new technology—but a conversation? Welcome to The Relational Podcast, a series of authentic dialogues exploring how our connections—human to human, human to planet—shape the way we think, work, and create impact. Each episode is a living experiment in reciprocity and deep listening. Members of the Wasan community step into two powerful roles: interviewer and interviewee. Together, we explore personal stories, deep insights, and practical experiences of how relationality can reshape systems and unlock new possibilities for collective transformation. 🎧 Tune in and discover: Stories of meaningful change from facilitators, researchers, and community builders. Insights into the invisible forces of connection and trust that sustain change. <li
Episodes
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The Art of Relational Work: What the Research Really Tells Us with David Jay
In this episode of the Relational Podcast, host Rachel Sinha is joined by David Jay, author of 'Relationality: How Moving from Transactional to Transformational Relationships Can Reshape Our Lonely World.' The discussion explores the transformative power of deep listening and meaningful...
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The Messy Revolution: Why Imperfection Builds Stronger Communities with Avani Parekh
In this episode of The Relational Podcast, host Meg Busse sits down with Avani Parekh, a community builder and technologist bridging digital and physical spaces to create true connection. Together, they explore the epidemic of loneliness, how trust and humanness are built in anonymous online...
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Resourcing Change Relationally and Participatory Grantmaking with Catherine Dempsey
Host Ana Amrein Esnaola talks with Catherine Dempsey about why interdependent relationships—not transactions—drive social change. We explore participatory grantmaking, trust-based funding, and consensus decision-making, plus practical first steps (beginning with deep listening). Learn how…
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The Power of Relational Design in Social Impact with Melanie Kahl
We talk about social impact, but what about relational impact? In this episode, we delve into the radical idea that meaningful conversations and deep relationships drive transformative social change more effectively than policies or technologies alone. Melanie, a designer and facilitator based in...
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The Magic of Transforming Strangers with Georgie Nightingall
In this episode of The Relational Podcast, Melanie Kahl and Georgie Nightingall engage in an intimate conversation exploring the transformative power of relationships and deep listening. We’ll delve into the unseen forces of connection and reciprocity, discussing how meaningful interactions are...
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The power of relationships in addressing global crises with Sumitra Pasupathy
In this episode of the Relational Podcast, host Georgie Nightingall engages in a profound conversation with Sumitra Pasupathy, of KAI Advisory and partner at Philanthropy Dialogues about the transformative power of relationships in addressing global crises. Sumitra shares her rich family…
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Why belonging matters in a rapidly complex world with Fabian Pfortmüller
In this episode of The Relational Podcast, host Sumitra Pasupathy, of Karuna Advisory Impact (KAI) and partner at Philanthropy Dialogues speaks to Fabian Pfortmüller to explore the transformative power of genuine human connections and relationships. Fabian Pfortmüller, is partner at Together...
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Deep Listening, Real Change: Exploring Relational Leadership with Meg Busse
In this episode of The Relational Podcast, Fabian Pfortmüller and Meg Busse explore the power of relationships in social change, the unique design of the Roddenberry Fellowship, and practical ways to foster connection and abundance in communities. Meg shares personal stories, challenges, and...
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Who Gets to Convene? with Rachel Sinha
In this heart-opening episode of The Relational Podcast, Avani Parekh from Catalyst Now sits down with Rachel Sinha, systems thinker, community convenor and co-founder of The System Sanctuary, to explore how relationships, rather than reports or rigid strategies, spark true transformation in...
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One Close Friend Per Generation with Christine Lai
In this episode of The Relational Podcast, host Rachel Sinha talks with Christine Lai and explores what happens when you treat relationships not as a side note, but as the core strategy. Christine shares the unexpected advice that’s guided her journey recently: to have one close friend in every...
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Gratitude Lists Unlock Community Power—Inside Ese Emerhi’s Niger-Delta Experiment
In this episode of the Relationality Podcast, host Sonja Betschart converses with Ese Emerhi, the Global Network Weaver for the Global Fund for Community Foundations, about the importance of relational networking and community-driven approaches in development. Ese shares personal anecdotes about...
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Prioritizing people in a world of technology with Sonja Betschart
In this episode of The Relational Podcast, host Jane Wei-Skillern explores with her special guest, Sonja Betschart, co-founder and co-pilot of We Robotics, how authentic relationships can be more powerful than any strategy or technology in driving meaningful change.Through an honest and…
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The Power of We with Jane Wei-Skillern
What if the greatest lever for impact isn’t found in strategies or institutions, but in the quality of our relationships? In this inaugural episode of The Relational Podcast, David Jay talks with renowned network leadership expert Jane Wei-Skillern about how shifting our mindset from…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Because behind every system, movement, and meaningful change… lies a relationship.
What if the most transformative tool at our disposal isn’t a strategy, a policy, or new technology—but a conversation? Welcome to The Relational Podcast, a series of authentic dialogues exploring how our connections—human to human, human to planet—shape the way we think, work, and create impact.
Each episode is a living experiment in reciprocity and deep listening. Members of the Wasan community step into two powerful roles: interviewer and interviewee. Together, we explore personal stories, deep insights, and practical experiences of how relationality can reshape systems and unlock new possibilities for collective transformation.
🎧 Tune in and discover:
Stories of meaningful change from facilitators, researchers, and community builders.
Insights into the invisible forces of connection and trust that sustain change.
<li
HOSTED BY
Efecto Colibrí
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Because behind every system, movement, and meaningful change… lies a relationship. What if the most transformative tool at our disposal isn’t a strategy, a policy, or new technology—but a conversation? Welcome to The Relational Podcast, a series of authentic dialogues exploring how our...
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The Relational Podcast is created and hosted by Efecto Colibrí.
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