<![CDATA[The AWE cast]]>
aweacademy.substack.com]]>https://aweacademy.substack.com/podcastSubstackMon, 06 Apr 2026 18:50:08 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/4294825.rssDorchess_Awe AcademyDorchess is founder of Awe Academy & Designer of Experiential Learning. She designs awesome programs with art, movement and nature that empower you to live your Why, work with purpose & harness the power of group dynamics. Join the journey in awe!episodicDorchess_Awe Academyaweacademy@substack.comNo<![CDATA[Stages should be spaces for being human]]>In this episode I am talking to Athalie de Koning, who's a jazz singer and composer, voice health coach, and director of a mental health organization in Bangkok, Thailand. And she's also my sister! We've been supporting each other in our inner and professional development as multi-preneurial creatives. This is the first time we're sharing a conversation between us in public!

Listen to her wonderful voice in one of my favourite songs Wings

Find out more about Athalie or find her on socials under @jazziamband



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She uses her knowledge of humans and love for experience design to explore who we are as human beings, what drives us, and what can help us forward. She loves staring at the stars, eating sour candy and bringing light into complex issues. Ask her about her favourite sci-fi novel and you’ll be able to chat with her for hours.

In the AWE cast, I interview people that inspire me and that love experiencing awe. You don’t need to be famous, popular, ‘successful’ or anything like that. I invite people to be themselves, to show up as they are and share their stories of awe & wonder with the world. These stories help build a world we can all thrive in!

If you’d like to share your story, let’s chat!



Get full access to Dorchess_Awe Academy at aweacademy.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://aweacademy.substack.com/p/what-is-awe-to-a-mystery-makersubstack:post:190092052Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:32:27 GMTDorchess_Awe AcademyNo1958<![CDATA[How brutal honesty makes you grow ]]>Magiek caught my attention because of his story: he went from being an academic rational person to an embodied experiential learner.

Listen how his experience with being in awe shaped him!

Icelandic track Magiek mentioned was Ásgeir, track Hærra:

https://www.asgeirmusic.com/discography#dyrdidaudapogn-section

The African artist Magiek mentioned is Bongeziwe Mabandla

My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maciek.nitka?igsh=czB4ZmxhZGg3YnI0

And if someone wants to read about Iboga, use this link to start:

https://www.roothealing.com/



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Since March 2020, Feÿ has become the scene for human adventure. Feÿtopia is an international community of artists, entrepreneurs, activists, academics and engineers. Feÿtopia is experimenting with new, more sustainable and resilient ways of living and working in order to rethink the world of tomorrow. If you’re curious, you can visit Feÿtopia creative commune too.

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Get full access to Dorchess_Awe Academy at aweacademy.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://aweacademy.substack.com/p/why-not-live-in-a-castlesubstack:post:186898243Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:53:00 GMTDorchess_Awe AcademyNo1574<![CDATA[Brandon speaks from the heart]]>Brandon Santiago is such an inspiring person to be around!

He is a San Francisco–raised Puerto Rican artist, cultural strategist, filmmaker, and producer who believes story is a tool—and a weapon—to build bridges and break barriers.After dropping out of high school, he found his way back through theater, film, and spoken word. Today he serves as President & CEO of The Peace Studio, leading a transformation of our strategy, programs, and partnerships. They support artists, journalists, and cultural catalysts to tell stories that reduce harm, shift culture, and grow peace—locally and globally.

Listen with awe to his story!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrandonsantiago/

https://www.outcaststudios.net/the-crew



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He is a San Francisco–raised Puerto Rican artist, cultural strategist, filmmaker, and producer who believes story is a tool—and a weapon—to build bridges and break barriers.After dropping out of high school, he found his way back through theater, film, and spoken word. Today he serves as President & CEO of The Peace Studio, leading a transformation of our strategy, programs, and partnerships. They support artists, journalists, and cultural catalysts to tell stories that reduce harm, shift culture, and grow peace—locally and globally.

Listen with awe to his story!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrandonsantiago/

https://www.outcaststudios.net/the-crew



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Let us know how her story inspired you!

Enjoy!



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In this episode, I am talking to Tobias Burkhardt about how AWE affects his life. He recently celebrated the 10 year anniversary of Shiftschool that he founded.

We met last year and it felt like we had known each other for years!

We collaborated on a learning retreat titled SHINE held in Bavaria last Summer.



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Get full access to Dorchess_Awe Academy at aweacademy.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://aweacademy.substack.com/p/introducing-the-awe-castsubstack:post:179566006Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMTDorchess_Awe AcademyNo45<![CDATA[Are running on auto-pilot?]]>If you feel like you're running on AUTO-PILOT…watch this!I’m so excited to be able to share this video we’ve been working on secretly!🥸Sneak preview! Turn sound 🔉 ON!Many thanks to video designers Marlene Emig & Melisa Delibegovic 🏯Monastery Mystery is a seriously playful learning retreat at a monastery in The Netherlands, 27 Feb - 1 March 2026 for a dedicated time of reflecting on your use of energy, time and talent for purpose. 🧞‍♀️To make a change, sometimes you need to solve a mystery and while you're at it, you might as well have fun! Not sure about your next chapter for purpose? Do you feel you want to make a move and are you're curious enough…then...Open the door to Monastery Mystery! Brought to you by Awe Academy Barbara Ann Michaels, Jester of the Peace Bernd Gibson and SOL MENESES V ✨️Let me know in the comments what it sparks in you!🥰Feel free to repost. The person that brings in other Novices, is eligible for a prize!💜We have more taster sessions scheduled online on 11 December and 11 January! Invite will be shared soon.



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