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Cultivate The Soul explores the intersection of philanthropy, contemplative practices, self-reflection and spirituality. Hosts Gretchen Ki Steidle and Melissa Durda are joined by leaders in philanthropy who discuss how they are bringing inner work to outer action and the impact this creates for charities, foundations, and other nonprofits. Presented by Synergos, a global organization helping solve complex issues around the world by advancing bridging leadership, which builds trust and collective action.
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Interpersonal and Reparative Philanthropy, with Hilary Giovale, author of Becoming A Good Relative
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Mindfulness for Social Change with meditation pioneer, Sharon Salzberg
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Holistic Happiness and Impact with Chun Dong, Founder of Intelli Alliance Foundation and Atrium Legacy Foundation.
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Resonance-based resourcing and living learning systems with Josef Kembel, Founding Architect and Director, Stanford University’s d.school.
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Indigenous-led Philanthropy and Right Relationship with Dilafruz Khonikboyeva, Executive Director, Home Planet Fund
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Catalytic Investments in Social Sector Infrastructure with Peter Brach, Founder of Propel Philanthropy
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Wavemaking: Inspired Impact with David Evans Shaw
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May 06, 2025 |
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Rewilding Ecosystems with Kris Tompkins, President and Co-founder, Tompkins Conservation
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Bridging for Impact with Camille Massey, President and CEO, Synergos
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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Connecting to Heritage Through Food with Teresa Corção, Founder, Instituto Maniva.
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Working with Capital On Behalf of Nature with Alexa Firmenich, Founder, Naia Trust
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Sovereignty over Security: Re-imagining our Food Systems with Loren Cardeli, Strategic Coordinator, A Growing Culture
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Transforming Family Business with Frederick Tsao, Chairman, TPC and Founder, Octave
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Service, Volunteerism, and Generosity for Collective Action with Nipun Mehta
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Empowering People and Society with Rohini Nilekani, Chairperson, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Partnering with Donors and Doers with the END Fund
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Ecosystem Philanthropy with Cristiane Sultani, Founder, BEJA Institute.
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Accessing the Self with Dr. Richard Schwartz.
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May 21, 2024 |
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Shifting Health, Wellness and Consciousness with Victor Koo, Chair, Tianren Culture
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Creating Transformative Communities with Rodney McKenzie, Jr., Vice President of Ally Development, Fetzer Institute
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Fostering Relationships for Living Well with Scott Kriens, Co-creator, 1440 Multiversity
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Space for Quiet with Sudnya Shroff, Filmmaker and Storyteller
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Shifting Consciousness for Peace with David Less, Chairman, Abrahamic Reunion
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Love as Our Shared Essence with Ajay Dahiya, Managing Director of Philanthropy, Synergos
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Creating a World of Values with Sister Jayanti, Spiritual Teacher, The Brahma Kumaris
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Catalytic Capital for Impact with Dr. Farahnaz Karim, Founder and CEO, Insaan Group
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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Redesigning Family Philanthropy with Richard Russell, Co-founder, Clementine Fund
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Our Shared Sacred Story with Bob Boisture, President, Fetzer Instititute
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Unlocking Human Potential with Kat Bury, CEO, Mowgli Mentoring
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Scaling Solutions for Health with Dr. Nitya Mohan Khemka, Director, Nand and Jeet Khemka Foundation
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Healing Art with Tracy Ferron, Founder and Executive Director, Life on Earth Art.
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Dec 29, 2022 |
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Active Hope with Satish Kumar, Founder, The Resurgence Trust
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Building Social Connectedness with Kim Samuel, Founder and Chief Belonging Officer, Samuel Centre and for Social Connectedness
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Conscious Capitalism with Howard Fischer, Co-founder and Chief Evangelist, Gratitude Railroad
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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People-Centered Philanthropy with Gary Shearer, CEO, The Saville Foundation
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Diversifying Philanthropy with Hali Lee, Founding Partner, Radiant Strategies
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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Family Philanthropy for Impact with Katherine Lorenz, President, Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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Aligning Internal and External Impact with Pascale Terra Deau, Creator of Haumea Ventures
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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Living a Life of Service with Ajay Dahiya, Managing Director of Philanthropy, Synergos
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May 03, 2022 |
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Our Earth with Peter A. Seligmann, CEO, Nia Tero
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Apr 01, 2022 |
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Helping People Thrive with Dr. English Sall, Board Member, Sall Family Foundation
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Generous Listening with Vuslat Doğan Sabancı, Founder, Vuslat Foundation
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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Inner Development for Societal Change with Tomas Björkman, Founder, Ekskäret Foundation
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Dec 01, 2021 |
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Healing Communities with Suzanne Koepplinger, Director, Catalyst Initiative
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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Peace in Chaos with Steve Killelea, Founder, Institute for Economics and Peace
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Nov 03, 2021 |
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Partnering to Fight Modern Day Slavery with Raza Jafar, Co-founder, Global Sustainability Network
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Shifting Paradigms in Human Consciousness with Maureen Pelton and Charlie Hartwell
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Building the Future Wisely with Marina Feffer, Co-founder, Generation Pledge
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Love and Human Flourishing with Rodney McKenzie, Jr., Vice President of Ally Development, Fetzer Institute
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Planting the Seed of Spirituality with Julianne Lee, Co-founder, Krueger & Lee
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Gift of Healing with Esra Özsüer, President, Maya Vakfi Foundation
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Enhancing Joy and Wellbeing with Jeffrey Walker, Chairman, New Profit
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Serving with Love with Peggy Dulany, Founder & Chair, Synergos
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Joy of Generosity with Heather Templeton Dill, President, John Templeton Foundation
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Evolving Consciousness for Change with Bo Shao, Chairman, Evolve
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Jun 08, 2021 |