Not Rowing. Rafting. What This Season Is Really About

Not Rowing. Rafting. What This Season Is Really About

Before diving into more guests and technologies, I wanted to pause and ask: What do I actually want this season to do? In this short solo episode, I share: * Why collaboration in the energy transition is often misunderstood * Why it’s less like rowing in sync — and more like rafting * What this season will focus on * And how the podcast will evolve going forward The energy transition doesn’t just need better technology. It needs better conversations. 🌊 Read the Substack Post I recently wrote about the difference between rowing and rafting — and why real collaboration doesn’t mean moving in perfect sync. 👉 Not Rowing. Rafting. https://vklavenes.substack.com/p/not-rowing-rafting [https://vklavenes.substack.com/p/not-rowing-rafting] What’s Coming This Season * Monthly deep dives into concrete energy solutions * Conversations across difference (not debates) * Short reflections on leadership, complexity, and mindset * Occasional spotlights on people working at the intersection of inner development and outer impact If this season works, I hope we become a little less certain — and a little more capable of building something together.

See Your Future Before You Build It (Free Until March 8)

This is a short, unscheduled episode. No guest. Just me. I’m sharing why I built Future Vision, a simple tool designed to help you explore a possible future before you commit to it. If you’re navigating a career pivot, building something new, questioning your direction, or standing at a crossroads, this tool helps you: * Step into a future scenario * Notice what excites you * Spot blind spots and assumptions * Feel what aligns, and what doesn’t It’s not about prediction. It’s about clarity. Until March 8. 2026, Future Vision is available free to all Substack subscribers. After that, it moves into the paid Future Fluency space. If you’re curious, this is your window. 👉 Try it here: https://vklavenes.substack.com/p/what-if-you-could-see-your-future [https://vklavenes.substack.com/p/what-if-you-could-see-your-future] If you use it, I’d genuinely love to hear what you think! — Veslemøy

Monthly Deep Dive: Geothermal Energy – Potential, Limits, and What’s Changing

Geothermal energy is often described as a stable, low-emission energy source. Yet in countries like Norway, it rarely features in public conversations about the energy transition. In this episode of Stories for the Future, I sit down with Stian Engebretsen, Product Manager at Aspen Technology and a long-time geothermal enthusiast, to explore what geothermal energy actually is, how it works, and why it deserves closer attention. We talk about: * What geothermal energy is. * The difference between traditional geothermal and newer technologies like enhanced geothermal systems. * What is happening in Norway today. And what is holding geothermal back. * How advances in modelling, simulation, and drilling technology are changing what’s possible. * Who should be paying attention to geothermal. From engineers and energy professionals to policymakers and curious outsiders. - This episode is the first monthly deep dive of the season. A format designed to slow down, go deeper, and build shared understanding across different perspectives in the energy transition.

Screw Up Happy. Andrea Wodniok on Mistakes, Playfulness, and Being Human

What if mistakes aren’t something to hide or avoid. but something we can actually work with? In this episode of Stories for the Future, I’m joined by Andrea Wodniok for a playful, honest conversation about messiness, inner critics, and learning to screw up happy. Andrea works with applied improv, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Hero’s Journey. She helps people with public speaking, communication, creativity, and confidence. always with a strong focus on playfulness, presence, and being human. Together, we explore: * Why we’re often so afraid of getting things wrong * What improv can teach us about courage and uncertainty * How ACT helps loosen the grip of the inner critic * Why mistakes don’t define us. but often help us grow * And how a little more playfulness might help us treat both ourselves and each other better This episode is part of the Creative Space series, where I speak with members of the Creative Space community about meaningful work, good lives, and navigating change with curiosity and care for both people and planet. 🔗 Links & resources Andrea Wodniok * Website [https://www.andreawodniok.com] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawodniok/] Creative Space * Learn more about the community: https://creativespace.community [https://creativespace.community/] Listen & join the conversation on Fountain * Listen on Fountain and comment on the episode: https://fountain.fm/show/HCauLD0VwNtnLP8CZ5KU [https://fountain.fm/show/HCauLD0VwNtnLP8CZ5KU] On Fountain, you can comment directly on episodes, join the listener community, and support the podcast simply by listening. 🌱 About Stories for the Future Stories for the Future is a podcast about breaking out of echo chambers, building bridges, and finding meaningful work in a changing world. You can find me and my work here: * Podcast & website [https://storiesforthefuture.com/] * Substack [https://vklavenes.substack.com/] If this episode resonated, feel free to share it with someone who might need a reminder not to take everything so seriously. And, as always. don’t be afraid to screw up happy.

From Tourist to Traveler: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything, with Charles Odom from Painted Circle

In this episode I sit down with Charles Odom, solo founder of Painted Circle [https://www.paintedcircle.com], a purpose-driven travel platform that’s reimagining how we book — and experience — travel. Charles shares why being intentional with our travel choices matters now more than ever, how the traditional tourism model is broken, and what it means to travel in a way that benefits both you and the communities you visit. You’ll also hear the story behind Painted Circle, the surprising economics of travel commissions, and why travel can be one of the most powerful tools we have in a divided world. This is the first episode in a new mini-series spotlighting members of Creative Space [https://www.getcreativespace.com] — a global community for solopreneurs, coaches and creatives. 💡 What We Talk About: 1. The meaning of intentional travel 2. The hidden costs of online booking platforms 3. Why Painted Circle doesn’t take commissions from tour operators 4. How to create travel memories that truly last 5. The ups and downs of solopreneurship — and the power of community 🔗 Links & Resources: 1. 🌍 Painted Circle – Travel with Purpose [https://www.paintedcircle.com] 2. 💸 Use code STORIES for a discount on the Travel Pass 3. 🧠 Creative Space Community [https://www.getcreativespace.com] 4. 🎙️ Learn more about the podcast: storiesforthefuture.com [https://www.storiesforthefuture.com] 5. 📝 Subscribe to Veslemøy’s newsletter: vklavenes.substack.com [https://vklavenes.substack.com] 🗣️ Let’s Connect: If this episode resonated with you, please share it with a friend, leave a review, or drop me a message. I’d love to hear your thoughts — and your own stories of intentional travel. Want to be a guest on Stories for the future: Beyond the Bubble? Send Veslemoy Klavenes-Berge a message on PodMatch [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/storiesforthefuture].