The Social Regeneration Podcast

Can Money be Regenerative? Rethinking Finance for a Better Future | 003

Exploring alternative economies and the role of money in a regenerative world
In this episode, we explore the transformative potential of finance with guests Sophie and Stephen, two experts in sustainable finance and regenerative economies.
They share their personal journeys - from studying sustainability to leading global initiatives in impact investing and financial education. We dive into the big question: Can money be a force for good?
 
Sophie and Stephen discuss the barriers, challenges, and opportunities in shifting mindsets and practices toward finances, emphasizing the need for value-driven decision-making.
They introduce their latest project, MoneyBling, which challenges traditional money narratives and creates space for people to explore their personal relationship with finance.
 
Together, we uncover the hidden impact of financial systems on our lives, relationships, and communities. Sophie highlights how finance is a social construct that we can reshape collectively, while Stephen shares insights on the practical steps individuals and businesses can take to align money with values.
 
This episode is a call to demystify finance, break money taboos, and actively engage in and explore the potential of a more regenerative economy. Join us in this thought-provoking conversation about reimagining finance and the role we all play in shaping the future of money.
 
💡 HIGHLIGHTS of this Episode
✨ Why money is a social construct - and how we can reshape our relationship with it
✨ The biggest barriers and challenges to sustainable finance today
✨ Examples and opportunities of alternative financial practices and economic systems
✨ Insights from MoneyBling, an initiative exploring the deeper meaning of money for individuals
✨ Practical steps to align your financial decisions with your values
 
 
👋 ABOUT Sophie Charrois & Stephen Snider
For the past couple of years, Sophie & Stephen have been diving into learnings around alternative systems for more just and regenerative economies and the role of money in all of this. Besides their endeavor to demystify money, they are currently diving deeper into alternative ways of living around community, farming, and regeneration - working with their hands in the soil and growing a network with roots.
 
 
🔗 CONNECT & follow Sophie & Stephen
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-charrois/
👉 https://sophiecharrois.wixsite.com/asterion
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kstephensnider/
 
🤝 Experience their work
👉 Fellowship: https://www.neiii.org/thefellowship
👉 Online Journey: https://www.moneybling.net/
👉 Retreat: https://bit.ly/RiteofPassage25
 
📚 RESOURCES to dive deeper
➡ Course by Brett Scott: https://www.asomo.co/s/econ-life-101
➡ Movie on Money: https://findingmoneyfilm.com/
➡ More curated Resources by MoneyBling: https://www.moneybling.net/resources
 
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💌 CONNECT & engage with Pia
Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn to follow and support each other’s work. 🤗
 
If you consider yourself an #impactjobseeker or aspiring #impactpreneur at the beginning of your journey, jump on my Newsletter “Impact Insights” where I regularly share tools and best practices from my work as a sustainability consultant and system change facilitator. 🤓⚖
 
For daily insights “behind the scenes” and event updates, join the extended community on the @work.with.impact Instagram account. 🧐💓
 
🔔 Next Group Mentoring for #ImpactJobSeeker starts April 1st ❗
🔍 Check out the program: https://impacthills.com/impactjobseeker-group-mentoring/
👉 Sign-up here (limited spots!)
 
Take care of yourself and others!
Pia 🤍
 
P.S. You can also watch this Episode on our YouTube Channel to see our faces 👋☺
 
#SustainableFinance #ImpactInvesting #RegenerativeEconomy #FinanceForGood #MoneyMatters #FinancialEducation #EthicalInvesting #FinancePodcast #MoneyMindset #InvestForChange

Weaving Social Fabric with Lauren Uba | 002

Incubating inner and outer transformation through slowing down, presence, and connection
My dear friend and colleague Lauren Uba is one the first guests in this podcast show as she is currently exploring deeply how to weave social fabric.
 
Lauren is a community builder, urbanist, facilitator, and socio-ecological systems transformation activist. Her goal is to make inner and outer transformation visible, tangible, and accessible. Lauren gives speeches, delivers workshops, initiates and supports climate and social change initiatives, and contributes whatever she can in honor of a more liveable, loving, and connected world.
 
In this episode Lauren and I discuss the need for social regeneration and how communal living can support the inner and outer transformation that is needed to weave social fabric between individuals and communities of practice. We are having a deeper look at the "Yincubator", a pilot for regenerative culture design that she is forming part of currently, and she also shares her work in transforming climate anxiety into climate action.
 
Note: Unfortunately at minute 2:55 there was a small slip of the tongue. Instead of "Climate Activism Club", it is called "Climate Action Community".
 
💡 HIGHLIGHTS of this Episode
✨ Insights into the Yincubator Residency Program
✨ The essence of easeful co-living
✨ Cultivating collective leadership
✨ Navigating life transitions and incubating your path
✨ Creating space for connection and change
✨ About privilege and the importance of a social safety net
✨ Creating connections of third places through ancestral work and technology
✨ The role of the community in climate action
 
👋 ABOUT Lauren Uba
Lauren is a community builder, urbanist, facilitator, and socio-ecological systems transformation activist. Her goal is to make inner and outer transformation visible, tangible and accessible.
Lauren gives speeches, delivers workshops, supports climate and social change initiatives, and does whatever she can in honor of a more liveable, loving world. 
 
🔗 CONNECT & follow Lauren’s work
👉  Website
👉  LinkedIn
 
📚 RESOURCES to dive deeper
➡ Climate Youth Resilience with the mindfulness initiative climateyouthresilience.org
➡ Back Pain Book
 
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💌 CONNECT & engage with Pia
Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn to follow and support each other’s work. 🤗
If you consider yourself an #impactjobseeker or aspiring #impactpreneur at the beginning of your journey, jump on my Newsletter “Impact Insights” where I regularly share tools and best practices from my work as a sustainability consultant and system change facilitator. 🤓⚖
For daily insights “behind the scenes” and event updates, join the extended community on the @work.with.impact Instagram account. 🧐💓
 
If you want to embark yourself on your journey to work in sustainability, check out the Group Mentoring for #ImpactJobSeeker: https://impacthills.com/impactjobseeker-group-mentoring/ DOORS ARE OPEN 🤗
🔔 The next cohort is starting on April 1st 📅
 
I'd be happy to support you in pausing, reflecting and creating your own pathway into meaningful work aligned with your values.
 
Take care of yourself and others!
Pia 🤍
 
P.S. You can also watch this Episode on our YouTube Channel to see our faces 👋☺
 
#CommunityBuilding #Urbanism #SocioEcologicalSystems #SocialRegeneration #CommunalLiving #ClimateActivism #ClimateAnxiety #CollectiveLeadership #EasefulLiving #SocialChange #IncubatorPrograms  #PurposeOverProfit #Connection #Presence #CommunitySupport #Pilot #Prototype #SocialTransformation

Designing Systemic Change | The path of a regenerative practitioner with Ashley Scarborough | 001

Navigating the delicate balance between radical innovation and stability
In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Scarborough, a designer-turned-system-thinker, to explore her journey from interior architecture to the world of regenerative practices and systems change. Ashley shares how she transitioned from the corporate design world into tackling wicked problems - complex global challenges that cannot be solved with single solutions. We discuss the limitations of circular economy models, the realities of working in the regenerative field, and the delicate balance between radical innovation and financial stability. Ashley also reflects on defining her role in a field that is still emerging and the importance of thought leadership within organisations. This conversation offers an honest look into the challenges and possibilities of shaping a more regenerative future by creating your own path and collaborating with others.
 
Episode Highlights
Ashley’s career transition from interior design to system change
Understanding wicked problems and why they require a holistic approach
The limits of circular economy and why regeneration is a necessary step
The realities of working in an emerging field
Finding financial stability within current conditions while challenging the current system
 
ABOUT Ashley Scarborough
Ashley is a system change consultant, designer, and facilitator based in Berlin. Ashley combines systems thinking and design methodology to tackle complex systemic problems we are facing in the world, having gained expertise during the System Change Practitioner program with the School of System Change in 2022, and a Masters in Product Design from the Royal College of Art in 2018. She also founded How We Eat, an experiential learning initiative that uses food to explore regenerative principles and systems thinking with leaders. Ashley is driven by the power of systems thinking and design towards a future where humans and nature live in symbiosis.
 
LINKS to Ashley and her current work
How we eat
Ashley's Homepage
Ashley on LinkedIn
 
Ashley's Recommendations on Books & Courses
BOOKS
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The patterning Instinct by Jeremy Lent
Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows
Systems One: An Introduction to Systems Thinking by Draper L. Kauffman
COURSES
Basecamp from the School of System Change
Regenesis
The Art of Hosting
The Capra Course
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💌 Connect & Engage with us
Feel free to connect with me personally, your host Pia, on LinkedIn to follow and support each other’s work.
 
If you consider yourself an #impactjobseeker or aspiring #impactpreneur at the beginning of your journey, jump on my Newsletter “Impact Insights” where I regularly share tools and best practices from my work as a sustainability consultant and system change facilitator.
 
For daily insights “behind the scenes” and event updates, join the extended community on the @work.with.impact Instagram account.
 
Social Media Platforms
YouTube Channel
Instagram
LinkedIn
 
#SocialRegeneration #SystemsThinking #RegenerativeDesign #CircularEconomy #SystemChange #WickedProblems #SustainableFuture #DesignForChange #FinancialStability #ThoughtLeadership

From the old to the new | Understanding Paradigm shifts and system change

Why system change is more than just a buzzword and how we can actively shape it
 
In this episode, we deeply dive into paradigm shifts and systems thinking. What does it mean to challenge an existing system and bring about fundamental change?
We explore how old paradigms evolve, why some persist, and how new ways of thinking emerge. Using practical examples such as the Two-Loop Theory, we provide tools to help you actively shape transformation.
 
Learn to identify patterns in existing structures, define your role as a change agent, and pinpoint leverage points for sustainable change. This is an inspiring deep dive for anyone who wants to do more than talk about change – but drive it forward!
 
✨ Episode Highlights:
✅ What is a paradigm – and how does it change?
✅ Why existing structures are often difficult to break through
✅ The Two-Loop Theory as a model for systemic change
✅ How new ways of thinking and trends become dominant paradigms
✅ Systems thinking as a key to sustainable solutions
 
🎁 Explore what YOUR CHANGE AGENT ROLE could be in driving system change, you can download the FREE GUIDEBOOK here: https://impacthills.com/impact-roles-guide/ 👈 7 Change Agent Archetypes and 3 Pathways into impactful work
 
Further resources on System Change
More on the Two Loop Model and the work from the Berkana Institut
A different/advanced theory on System Change - The Three Horizon Model
The importance of System Thinking - a video
How to create intervention plans with leverage points in mind
 
If you want us to have a look together at your current situation and explore what your pathway into sustainability or regeneration could be, you can sign up for an Exploration Call here: https://forms.gle/XaghsjmxT4F4F8rGA ☎️
 
 
#SystemChange #ParadigmShift #Regeneration #ShapingTheFuture #Sustainability #SocialChange #ChangeAgents #SystemsThinking #Innovation #Transformation #SustainableFuture #CreatingChange #RegenerativePractices #NewParadigm

Between Impact & Reality | Sustainability as a Career and Calling

Personal insights into challenges, opportunities, and developments in the sustainability working field
In this episode of the Social Regeneration Podcast, host Pia Hillebrecht shares her personal and professional journey in sustainability. She reflects on her university years, the challenges of working in the field, and how the sustainability sector has evolved over the past decade.
 
Pia discusses how her role has shifted from sustainability analyst to process facilitator and why she now focuses on social transformation. It’s not just about sustainable business models but also about fostering the mindset that enables real change. She shares insights from working with large corporations, startups, and social entrepreneurs while tackling the question: How can we drive sustainability from within without losing ourselves in the process? Pia rounds off the episode with an invitation for listeners to join the conversation and share their own experiences.
 
Episode Highlights:
🔄 From Theory to Practice: Why sustainability often lacks ready-made solutions
💼 The Changing Workplace: How companies approach sustainability today
🤯 Challenges for Sustainability Professionals: Balancing advocacy and self-care
🚀 Self-Employment & New Work: A behind-the-scenes look at the realities of freelancing
💞 Community & Collaboration: Why working together is key to transformation
 
#Sustainability #ImpactBusiness #SocialRegeneration #NewWork #GreenBusiness #CircularEconomy #FutureOfWork #ChangeMaker #PurposeDriven #SustainableLiving

About Purpose: A journey into Sustainability & Why this Podcast exists

A story about unlearning, awakening, and quitting
In this episode, I introduce myself as your host and share my journey of becoming a sustainability professional - and some of the reasons why this Podcast exists.
Before I start inviting guests, I want to create an intimate and brave space by "going first"—sharing my journey, my WHY, and how an eye-opening experience in Ecuador set me on the path to sustainability, leadership, and social transformation. I talk about the challenges of unlearning, deconstructing old perspectives, quitting,g and finding "my crowd" and path.
If you've ever felt lost, questioned the current system, or longed to find like-minded people, this episode is for you.
 
💡 Highlights of this Episode
My journey: From a social volunteer year abroad to finding my purpose and creating a life-long career around it
The "awakening moment" that shaped my career and mission
How unlearning and deconstructing beliefs can be a painful but transformative process
The struggle to find the right education and environment for impact-driven work
Why this podcast is a space for deep conversations, diverse perspectives, and change
 
💌 Connect & Engage
Feel free to connect with me, and your host Pia, on LinkedIn to follow and support each other’s work.
If you consider yourself an #impactjobseeker or aspiring #impactpreneur at the beginning of your journey, jump on my Newsletter “Impact Insights” where I regularly share tools and best practices from my work as a sustainability consultant and system change facilitator.
For daily insights “behind the scenes” and event updates, join the extended community on the @work.with.impact Instagram account.
 
#PodcastLaunch #Sustainability #PurposeDriven #LifelongLearning #Unlearning #Purpose #Why #SocialImpact #ChangeMakers #TransformativeLeadership #PersonalGrowth #AwakeningMoment #GapYear #Volunteering #EnvironmentalSciences
 

Why Social Regeneration?: Isn't sustainability "enough"?

What does social regeneration mean, and why is it important? In this episode, your host Pia Hillebrecht explores the evolution of sustainability thinking and the need for restorative and regenerative approaches in social systems.
While environmental and economic regeneration are gaining traction, social regeneration is still underexplored. Pia shares insights from her background in sustainability sciences and leadership, discussing the shift from sustainability to regeneration, the need for deeper systemic change, and the role of language in shaping our understanding of these concepts.
If you've ever wondered whether sustainability is enough, this episode is for you.
 
Some key points explored in this Episode:
➡ Why sustainability cannot be a final goal but is rather aiming for a dynamic equilibrium
➡ The difference between sustainability, restoration, and regeneration
➡ How social wounds and inequalities must be addressed before true sustainability is possible
➡ The importance of shared language and definitions in sustainability discussions
➡ Why thriving communities are key to tackling global challenges
 
If you want to dive deeper into these concepts, check out the following resources:
YouTube video by a colleague from my Master’s on a definition of Sustainability based on scientific principles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eec0UYGIeo4  
Some contemplations about the Brundtland definition and human needs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyT9TMlzC6s 
More academic discussion on regeneration and sustainability and living systems: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/7/6181 (including the described “Graphic” in this Episode)
More resources from Bill Reed and the Regenesis Group: ttps://regenesisgroup.com/resources/
 
 
💌 Connect & Engage
Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn to follow and support each other’s work.
 
If you consider yourself an #impactjobseeker or aspiring #impactpreneur at the beginning of your journey, jump on my Newsletter “Impact Insights” where I regularly share tools and best practices from my work as a sustainability consultant and system change facilitator.
 
For daily insights “behind the scenes” and event updates, join the extended community on the @work.with.impact Instagram account.
 
#SocialRegeneration #Sustainability #RegenerativeFuture #ClimateJustice #SystemsChange #SustainableDevelopment #ImpactLeadership #Community #Resilience #Healing #Communities #SustainabilityMatters #BeyondSustainability #RegenerativeThinking

Why another Impact Podcast? Creating space for System Change & Deep Inquiry

Exploring the power of deep conversations, inviting diverse perspectives, and real stories to inspire action in times of uncertainty
Welcome to the very first episode of this podcast! 🤗🎉
After two years of contemplating whether the world really needs another podcast, I’ve decided: YES! There is still a lack of public examples of “normal people” doing extraordinary work in sustainability, social transformation, and system change.
This space invites generative dialogue amongst impact-driven professionals, aiming for conversations that spark action, hope, and courage.
Many aspiring changemakers feel disconnected from like-minded people, and this podcast intends to bridge that gap. You can expect real stories from sustainability professionals, insights into social transformation practices, and discussions on how we can contribute meaningfully to society while caring for ourselves.
Join me in exploring the mindsets, skills, and tools we need to co-create a socially just future. Let’s keep the conversation going and stand together in all challenging times!
⏰ New episodes will drop every Thursday at 6 am CET!
❗ Except for this week! 😉
This first week, we will drop special launch episodes EVERY DAY up to the official kick-off on Thursday, March 6th. 🤗
👉 Follow this Podcast Show and support visibility for environmental and social justice topics by enabling automatic downloads! 🤍
💡 What you will learn in this Podcast:
🌍 The realities of working in sustainability & impact-driven careers
🔄 How system change happens—both in theory and practice
💓Regenerative business models & social entrepreneurship
🛠️ Essential skills for changemakers & sustainability professionals
🎤 Diverse voices sharing personal stories and bold ideas
💌 Connect & Engage
Share your thoughts on our YouTube Channel or social media:
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@socialregeneration
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/work.with.impact/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pia-hillebrecht/
If you consider yourself an #impactjobseeker or aspiring #impactpreneur at the beginning of your journey, jump on my Newsletter “Impact Insights” where I regularly share tools and best practices from my work as a sustainability consultant and system change facilitator.
 
#SustainabilityPodcast #ImpactCareers #SystemChange #ClimateJustice #SocialEntrepreneurship #RegenerativeBusiness #SustainableFuture #NewWork #Changemakers #ActiveHope #Impactpreneurs #PurposeDrivenProfessionals #Purpose

Welcome to the Social Regeneration Podcast!

Conversations between Change Agents on climate justice, social entrepreneurship, and collective well-being
 
Welcome to the Social Regeneration Podcast!
My name is Pia Hillebrecht and I will be your host while we explore together with fellow Change Agents how we can ensure a thriving future for all living beings on this planet.
 
This Podcast talks about Climate Justice, Social Entrepreneurship, Regenerative Business Models, and the skills and mindsets we need to foster as Change Agents to bring a new paradigm into the world.
 
Listen to personal stories from purpose-driven professionals about the work that they do and the spirit they embody, how they got to the missions they are on, and what visions they are working towards.
 
By diving deep into different practices from various impact fields, we are exploring together, what Social Regeneration is or could be - and how you can find your way to contribute.
 
How would a thriving global society look and feel? - and how can we get there?
Who is already working on solutions and what can we learn from them?
How can we ensure individual and collective well-being in our local communities?
What examples and best practices already exist?
 
Welcome to the community of Change Agents who are working on a new paradigm. 💕
This is your space to recharge, connect, and empower each other to take meaningful action for a healthy planet and people.
 
🤗 If you are a Change Agent or aspiring sustainability professional and regenerative practitioner, feel very invited to FOLLOW this Podcast!
📅 NEW EPISODE release each Thursday 6am CET!
⏰ Enable automatic Downloads to not miss the next impact story
🥰 SPECIAL: March 1st-March5th: Intro Episodes to nurture deep conversations
 
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💌 Connect & Engage
Feel free to connect with me personally, your host Pia, on LinkedIn to follow and support each other’s work.
 
If you consider yourself an #impactjobseeker or aspiring #impactpreneur at the beginning of your journey, jump on my Newsletter “Impact Insights” where I regularly share tools and best practices from my work as a sustainability consultant and system change facilitator.
 
For daily insights “behind the scenes” and event updates, join the extended community on the @work.with.impact Instagram account.
 
#SocialRegeneration #ChangeAgents #RegenerativeFuture #ClimateJustice #ImpactEntrepreneurship #SustainableBusiness #NewParadigm #PurposeDriven #RegenerativeEconomy #FutureOfWork