Capacity Building with the Acosta Institute

S2 EP3: Freedom Dreaming: Fellows on Healing, Community, and the Worlds We’re Building

In this third episode of Season Two of Capacity Building, Dr. Angel Acosta is joined by fellows, Ei Ei Samai, Shaina Glass, Darnese Y. Daniels, and Christian von Tippelskirch, from the second cohort of the Acosta Institute Fellowship for a collective reflection on how community, coaching, and shared inquiry shape both personal and professional transformation. Through metaphors of gardens, portals, poetry, and safe harbors, fellows speak candidly about healing, freedom, belonging, and the worlds they are trying to bring into being. Together, they explore what capacity building looks like when it is rooted not in hustle or extraction, but in mindfulness, heartfulness, and our shared humanity. You can also watch this episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsoB2Jha5KGh9n0jNg4uKKYZmhZeW3F_B] Click here [https://www.acostainstitute.com/international-healing-centered-education-conference] to access the Capacity Building Conference virtual experience. To follow the work of the Acosta Institute visit: Our website [https://www.acostainstitute.com/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/acosta-institute] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/acostainstitute/?hl=en]

S2 EP2: Fellowship as Incubator: Stories of Healing, Belonging, and Becoming

In this second episode of Season Two of Capacity Building, Dr. Angel Acosta introduces explores the impact of the Acosta Institute Fellowship. Through intimate reflections from fellows, Linda Noble, Oswaldo Montoya and Wanjiku  Kiarie, the episode explores how a six-month community incubator can become a lifeline, a mirror, and a site of deep transformation. From grief and resilience to belonging, consciousness, and collective imagination, these stories reveal what capacity building looks like when it is rooted in healing, honesty, and shared humanity. You can also watch this episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsoB2Jha5KGh9n0jNg4uKKYZmhZeW3F_B] Click here [https://www.acostainstitute.com/international-healing-centered-education-conference] to access the Capacity Building Conference virtual experience. To follow the work of the Acosta Institute visit: Our website [https://www.acostainstitute.com/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/acosta-institute] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/acostainstitute/?hl=en]

S2 EP 1: A Time of Transformation

In this opening episode of Season Two of Capacity Building, Dr. Angel Acosta welcomes listeners into a new chapter of the work at the Acosta Institute. Against a backdrop of global disruption and rapid transformation, Dr. Acosta reflects on how healing-centered education, business, and technology have become key focus areas. He shares the evolution of the Institute’s work over the past decade and offers a preview of what’s to come this season: community-centered dialogues, featuring the voices from the Acosta institute Fellowship and guest appearances from luminaries in the field.  You can also watch this episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsoB2Jha5KGh9n0jNg4uKKYZmhZeW3F_B] Click here [https://www.acostainstitute.com/international-healing-centered-education-conference] to access the Capacity Building Conference virtual experience. To follow the work of the Acosta Institute visit: Our website [https://www.acostainstitute.com/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/acosta-institute] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/acostainstitute/?hl=en]

Episode 12: Navigating Uncertainty and Climate Realities with Maggie Jackson

This engaging conversation with Maggie Jackson explores the significance of embracing uncertainty in our lives. Maggie highlights how developing the ability to navigate uncertainty can enhance our mental flexibility and foster personal growth. Key themes include the practice of pausing to process new perspectives, the role of daydreaming in relieving stress, and the impact of stepping out of comfort zones. Dr. Angel Acosta complements the dialogue by discussing how these ideas connect with building resilience and adopting a more open, curious approach to life. Their discussion provides actionable strategies to help individuals lean into uncertainty, encouraging a deeper understanding of its value in personal and collective transformation. You can also watch this episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsoB2Jha5KGh9n0jNg4uKKYZmhZeW3F_B] Click here [https://www.acostainstitute.com/international-healing-centered-education-conference] to access the Capacity Building Conference virtual experience. To follow the work of the Acosta Institute visit: Our website [https://www.acostainstitute.com/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/acosta-institute] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/acostainstitute/?hl=en]

Episode 9: Expanding Business Through Beauty, Intimacy & Curation with Tim Leberecht

Tim Leberecht, co-founder of the House of Beautiful Business, shares his unique perspective on centering beauty, intimacy, and curation in the business world. Tim discusses how creating meaningful experiences can foster connection and build resilience in the face of today’s challenges. Drawing from his work at the intersection of creativity and commerce, he introduces concepts like the “poly-opportunity” and the role of hope as essential tools for navigating complexity. You can also watch this episode on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsoB2Jha5KGh9n0jNg4uKKYZmhZeW3F_B] Click here [https://www.acostainstitute.com/international-healing-centered-education-conference] to access the Capacity Building Conference virtual experience. To follow the work of the Acosta Institute visit: Our website [https://www.acostainstitute.com/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/acosta-institute] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/acostainstitute/?hl=en]