The Wisdom & Action Podcast

In this episode Berry sits down with Thupten Jinpa, longtime translator and companion to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, for a conversation about compassion, transformation, and what it means to live a spiritual life in the modern world. Jinpa shares his extraordinary journey of monkhood, lessons he learnt from the Dalai Lama, and muses on profound teachings such as the “second arrow”. Also, here’s the rewilding video Berry mentions in the intro!Want to turn this wisdom into action?Small Giants Academy - Impact SafariSmall Giants Academy - The Mastery of Business and Empathy Small Giants Academy - Interconnected LeaderAnd finally if you want information delivered straight into your inbox, follow the Small Giants Academy newsletter here.Berry xProduced by AudiocraftTheme Music: Acquila by Monique DiMattina

In this episode, Berry sits down with Matt Kuperholz —a seasoned computer scientist, business advisor, and creative mind with over 30 years’ experience bringing AI solutions to life. Matt isn’t just tech-savvy—he’s an AI optimist who’s been living and breathing technology since childhood. This sprawling, exploratory conversation is perfect for listeners with burning questions about AI’s present and future, ethics, and what it all means for humanity right now.Want to turn this wisdom into action?Small Giants Academy - Impact SafariSmall Giants Academy - The Mastery of Business and Empathy Small Giants Academy - Interconnected Leader  And finally if you want information delivered straight into your inbox, follow the Small Giants Academy newsletter here.Berry xProduced by AudiocraftTheme Music: Acquila by Monique DiMattina

In this episode of the Wisdom and Action podcast, Berry sits down with Sam Lee, the acclaimed British folk singer, song collector, and environmental activist. Sam shares his remarkable journey from apprentice song collector to national treasure, revealing how ancient music, oral tradition, and nature are deeply intertwined. The conversation flows from the magic of ancient trees to the revival of thousand-year-old songs, exploring what it means to be a "song keeper" in the modern world and why these traditions matter now more than ever.Want to turn this wisdom into action?Small Giants Academy - Impact SafariSmall Giants Academy - The Mastery of Business and Empathy Small Giants Academy - Interconnected Leader  And finally if you want information delivered straight into your inbox, follow the Small Giants Academy newsletter here.Berry xProduced by AudiocraftTheme Music: Acquila by Monique DiMattina

In this episode, Berry welcomes Sjane and Alexandra—co-founders of Red School and pioneers in menstruality education—for a conversation that invites us to rethink our relationship with the rhythms of our bodies and lives. Sjane and Alexandra bring profound insight and warmth to questions rarely asked: How can we reclaim the power of our cycles? What does it mean to lead from a place of deep listening and inner authority? And how might honouring menstruality unlock new possibilities for healing, leadership, and collective flourishing?Want to turn this wisdom into action?Small Giants Academy - Impact SafariSmall Giants Academy - The Mastery of Business and Empathy Small Giants Academy - Interconnected Leader  And finally if you want information delivered straight into your inbox, follow the Small Giants Academy newsletter here.Berry xProduced by AudiocraftTheme Music: Acquila by Monique DiMattina

Kaj Löfgren has spent his life building movements, nurturing communities, and turning bold ideas into reality. Kaj is a social innovator, systems thinker, founding force behind the School of Life Australia, Regen Melbourne, and is also the Head of Small Giants Labs and member of the Small Giants Founders Circle. In this episode he brings a unique perspective on embracing complexity and weaving wisdom into action, asking questions such as: How do we create the conditions for new possibilities? What does leadership look like in an era of crisis? And how do we foster communities that can truly thrive?Want to turn this wisdom into action?Small Giants Academy - Impact SafariSmall Giants Academy - The Mastery of Business and Empathy Small Giants Academy - Interconnected Leader  And finally if you want information delivered straight into your inbox, follow the Small Giants Academy newsletter here.Berry xProduced by AudiocraftTheme Music is Acquila by Monique DiMattina

What happens when you sit down with someone who’s spent their life not just designing buildings, but reimagining the very systems that shape our world? In this episode, Berry welcomes Indy Johar—architect, philosopher, and co-founder of Dark Matter Labs—for a conversation that dives deep into the heart of what it means to live wisely and act boldly in an entangled world. Indy brings a rare mix of big-picture thinking and practical wisdom to questions that can feel almost too big to tackle: How do we move beyond outdated ideas of individualism? What does it look like to build institutions—and even cities—that nurture fairness, resilience, and genuine connection? And how do we find hope and agency when the scale of our global challenges feels overwhelming?Want to turn this wisdom into action?Small Giants Academy - Impact SafariSmall Giants Academy - The Mastery of Business and EmpathySmall Giants Academy - Interconnected LeaderAnd finally if you want information delivered straight into your inbox, follow the Small Giants Academy newsletter here.Berry xProduced by AudiocraftTheme Music: Acquila by Monique DiMattina