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Unlock the power within with Tricia Eastman on the latest episode of @MAGICademy Podcast. @Tricia Eastman, a global thought leader and initiated medicine woman, explores the transformative practice of inner alchemy—the process of turning fear, ego, and ancestral wounds into spiritual gold. Through sacred healing, soul retrieval, and deep presence, she teaches us how to embrace our cracks and imperfections as part of our unique vess...

What if abundance wasn't just possible—but inevitable? 

In this MAGICademy conversation with VR/AI pioneer Alvin Wang Graylin sees AI productivity exploding so dramatically that we'll transition from fighting over resources to having more than we know what to do with. Think "universal high income" where everyone lives comfortably while working maybe one day a week. 

In this post-scarcity reality, war becomes pointless (why fight for ...

What if there's a different way to think about developing skills? In this @MAGICademy conversation, Dr. Mark Johnson shares some fascinating insights through a simple paper-folding exercise that reveals something surprising about how we master new abilities. 

We explore ideas like "latency"—the gap between hearing instructions and applying them—and why storytelling seems to help skills stick better. 

Whether you...

There was a moment when Judy Tuwaletstiwa stood crying in a Van Gogh exhibit, something cracking open in her heart that had been closed since childhood. She rushed home and made her first drawing in 20 years—launching a 50-year artistic journey that would take her from California studios to painting murals in war-torn Ukraine.

Now in her 80s, Judy has discovered something remarkable: art isn't just for galleries. It's a path...

In today's @MAGICademy episode, we dive deep into the essential concept of digital well-being with our guest, @Caitlin Krause, founder of MindWise and author of 'Digital Wellbeing.'

Caitlin unpacks a timely framework that redefines well-being beyond traditional notions, revealing how leaders and teams can transform their relationship with technology from defense to empowerment. Discover how fostering psychological s...

🍍 "That's me sitting on a pineapple."A senior developer said this during a team workshop, holding up a LEGO model of a minifigure stuck on a spiky plant.The room went silent. Then something incredible happened.What started as one person's frustration became their team's secret weapon. "Sometimes you have to sit on a pineapple" transformed from a complaint into their rallying cry.Sprint planning meetings changed forever. The projec...

Why do you instantly trust your favorite actor... even though they've been lying to you for years?

Here's the mind-bending truth: We don't just tolerate deception—we PAY for it. Movies, music, magic shows... we crave "beautiful lies" that expand our sense of what's possible.

The kicker? The same psychology that makes magic work can revolutionize how you lead change and build trust.

🔮 Magic Makers understand:

• There's a difference b...

Traditional leadership training often relies on slide presentations and theoretical discussions, but what if leaders could develop critical social, emotional, and even spiritual skills through immersive, hands-on experiences? According to Dr. Rachel Arpin, escape games designed for leadership development are emerging as a powerful tool for creating complex leadership competencies, offering a unique approach that combines structured...

This profound MAGICademy conversation explores the intersection of consciousness, leadership, and transformation through the lens of Simeone Scaramozzino's unique journey as a facilitator who integrates neuroscience, virtual reality, plant medicine, and ancient wisdom traditions. 

Following a transformative near-death experience 19 years ago, Simeone shifted from corporate executive to creator of immersive experiences designed t...

In an era where executives communicate primarily through screens and organizational hierarchies create invisible barriers, traditional leadership development may be missing something fundamental: authentic human connection.Adam Rosendahl's work addresses this gap through an unconventional method—bringing company people together to draw, share personal stories, and engage in collaborative art-making. The approach challenges assu...

In an era where artificial intelligence dominates headlines about the future of work and learning, Tom Lauwers presents a different perspective in this MAGICademy episode: educational technology focused on amplifying rather than replacing human creativity. As founder and CTO of BirdBrain Technologies, Lauwers has spent over two decades developing robotics tools that serve as a creative medium, turning seventh graders into poetry pe...

Imagine for a period of life, spending 90 hours in one week playing a video game—while still maintaining a full-time job, family responsibilities, publishing books that would be sold over 100,000 copies, founding multiple successful companies and consultling for organizations like Google, Tesla, and Harvard University, and is now raising three children. 

This isn't a hypothetical scenario; it's a real experience shared by Yu...

In this robust exploration of modern gamification principles, international expert Dr. Karl Kapp challenges conventional understanding of game-based learning. Moving far beyond simplistic point systems and digital badges, Dr. Kapp reveals how gamification taps into fundamental aspects of game design and human psychology to create transformative experiences. 

The conversation delves into the neuroscience of embodied learning, the pow...

The MAGICademy podcast with Dr. Louis Rosenberg dives into the inspiring idea of boosting group intelligence by tapping into the wisdom of nature! It's all about creating spaces where people can truly connect and make decisions together, just like a school of fish moving in perfect harmony. Forget feeling lost in the crowd—this approach shrinks down conversations into cozy, manageable groups, while using AI to weave together everyo...

In this episode with Naomi, we went into a deep meditative state to explore how belonging serves as a fundamental human need with measurable impacts on well-being, productivity, and collective success.

Through thoughtful research and frameworks like the "Wheel of Belonging," we discuss how intentionally designed experiences within a context/environment/culture can seek ways to foster authentic connection where everyon...

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In this MAGICademy podcast episode, we dive into the realm of creativity and artificial intelligence with Dr. Robin Sargent, founder of IDOL Instructional Design Academy. Dr. Sargent shares her journey from running a niche recruiting agency to establishing a full-fledged vocational school, highlighting the unexpected turns that led to her current role. 

She discusses her innovative approach to integrating AI into skill...

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In this MAGICademy podcast episode, neuroscientist Dr. Paul discusses his research on "immersion" - a measurable data stream from the brain that indicates how we value social-emotional experiences. He explains how immersion happens when we're both present and emotionally engaged, revealing that our brains process immersive moments through neurochemicals like dopamine and oxytocin. The conversation explor...

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In this episode of the MAGICademy Podcast, we welcomes Genein Letford, a national thought leader and creator of "Lyrics & Leadership." This innovative program combines music, neural somatic leadership concepts, intercultural creativity, and prismatic leadership to help us unlock our creative potential. As America's Creative Coach, Genein explores how Prince's profound lyrics contain powerful lead...

Welcome to S6E1 of the @MAGICademy Podcast! Today, our guest is Jasmin Jodry, an award-winning creative director based in New York, renowned for crafting transformative immersive experiences. She specializes in merging art and entertainment to create shared 'Story-living' concepts that foster participation and emotional connection, which then lead to transformative perceptual shifts. 

We had an amazing conversation about...