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 her work and the different types of immersive experiences she creates, how awe and playfulness play a crucial role in those experiences and our development as human beings, and the variety of impacts that these powerful activities have on leadership environments.

Welcome to S5E6 of the @MAGICademy Podcast! Our guest today is Megan Powell Cuzzolino, who is a prominent educational researcher and a project director at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She studies the role of awe in learning and development, and how emotional experiences can enhance workplace life in different fields, particularly in science education. We had a very interesting conversation about awe as a talent in different fields and how is essential for every type of talent to feel a certain level of awe when serving in a company or organization.

One thing we know for certain is that money or benefits alone don’t make people happy at work, some sense of belonging or motivation is needed. And that’s where awe and fulfillment come in. Megan shares some insights on childlike wonder and adult wonder; we deep dive into the concepts of gratitude and awe; we go over the role of cultural and individual differences in organizations when trying to boost awe; and much more!

In S4E7 of the @MAGICademy Podcast, we welcome Leigh Sachwitz from Berlin, Germany. She has been dedicated to creating immersive experiences for over 25 years, finding new ways for people to learn and explore different concepts and challenging traditional educational environments. We have a great conversation about these types of experiences and how they manage to provoke an emotional response in people by creating stories that touch them in emotional ways they might not have thought about.

Leigh shares some of her background studying architecture in Scotland and pivoting to the music business, where she started experimenting with immersive experiences and had a chance to analyze the deep emotional response they spark in people. She also shares some insights on what makes these experiences unique and tells some anecdotes about past successful events and their outcomes

In S4E01 of @MAGICademy Podcast, we dive deep into digital storytelling with @Michael Owen and @Robin White Owen from MediaCombo. With over 40 years of experience, they share insights on leveraging emerging technologies to create engaging experiences for museums and cultural institutions. Learn about their innovative approach to digital storytelling, the power of visual thinking strategies, and how they're using virtual reality to enhance empathy and communication skills in healthcare education. Discover the magic behind creating engaging digital experiences and the potential of VR in transforming learning.

Imagine a world where anyone can conjure vivid visual stories at will for skill development or for creative branding, where AI becomes the paintbrush of the masses. This is the vision @Tim Zhang, the mastermind behind @Artflow AI, brings to life in this captivating conversation in #MAGICademy S3E2.

In #MAGICademy S2E11, we will dive into the fascinating world of brain waves with Dr. Jeff Tarrant, a counseling psychologist and expert in psychophysiology. He unravels the mysteries of our brain's electrical activity, from the slow, dreamy delta waves to the lightning-fast gamma frequencies during the flow state, where creativity and productivity soar. 

In this #MAGICademy conversation, Danyang (Delia) Wu, co-founder of Huhu AI, discusses innovative ways to leverage AI to help us visualize internal/hidden emotions and feelings to enhance self-awareness and leadership…She also touches on the challenges around cost and accessibility. She also touches on the challenges around cost and accessibility.

Barbara Groth, founder of Nomadic School of Wonder, emphasizes wonder, nature, and co-creation in designing experiences, with her school's mission of creating more wonder through play, collaboration, and tapping into sense memories and imagination to access awe, curiosity, and expanded perception; she highlights the role of culture, respecting diverse communities, building relationships through story circles, balancing emerging technologies with nature connection, and engaging in daily practices like sensory wonder walks and creative expression to stay connected to one's playful aliveness.

Caitlin Krause of MindWise discusses her work cultivating resilience, empathy, and meaningful connection through integrated learning experiences blending mindfulness, design, and storytelling. She explores concepts like wonder and flow state, designing immersive experiences like VR military training to foster qualities like empathy and resilience. Emphasizing play, collaboration, curiosity, and mindful AI partnership in skill and culture development.

Elliott Masie, a learning expert and Broadway producer, discusses the connection between storytelling and learning. He emphasizes the importance of engaging learners through storytelling and personalization. Masie also explores the evolution of AI and its impact on learning and skill development. He highlights the need for curiosity in the learning process and the potential of immersive technologies like virtual reality. Masie encourages individuals to embrace the future of learning and remain open to exploration and experimentation.

In this episode, Anna Annette introduces the Bloomtica® method, which combines psychology, energy healing, and art to help individuals tap into their inner resources and achieve personal growth. The method involves energy activation and art creation and is effective for developing self-awareness, leadership, teamwork, and other capabilities. It can be used in corporate, nonprofit, and other settings to unlock potential. While it involves drawing, Anna emphasizes embracing originality over artistry. She developed the method to help others overcome obstacles, stemming from her own childhood dream to coach and journey of self-discovery. Anna highlights the power of authenticity and empowerment in creating great leaders and teams. She concludes by emphasizing harnessing the energies of growth and nature to live joyfully.

We explore the origins of Visual Thinking Strategy (VTS), an innovative methodology that leverages art museum discussions to foster inclusive mindsets. Developed in the 1980s by psychologist Abigail Housen and creative director Philip Yenawine while working at New York's Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). Wall Street Journal launched its WGOITP movement inspired by this strategy. VTS uses open-ended yet structured dialogue to build vital skills like evidence-based reasoning, listening, and perspective-taking. It is now being applied in workplaces to address biases and bring inclusive voices into decision-making. Adopting VTS can surface challenges around trust, empowering talents, and shifting organizational culture.