Capacity Building with the Acosta Institute Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:53:38 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423418 en-us © 2026 Capacity Building with the Acosta Institute yes 650c7d58-b0cb-5c6b-93f3-be92b2015037 Dr. Angel Acosta episodic false Welcome to Capacity Building with the Acosta Institute, where we explore, define, and dream out loud about capacity building as an act of world building. In each episode, we explore insights, strategies, and transformative practices that empower individuals and organizations to create resilient, healing-centered environments. Join us to discover how capacity building can equip your team and community to thrive in the face of today’s challenges—and to co-create the impactful future you envision.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Dr. Angel Acosta https://storage.buzzsprout.com/i84hl42qvm97tguxb4ljhe8gmhgl?.jpg Capacity Building with the Acosta Institute S2 EP3: Freedom Dreaming: Fellows on Healing, Community, and the Worlds We’re Building S2 EP3: Freedom Dreaming: Fellows on Healing, Community, and the Worlds We’re Building In this third episode of Season Two of Capacity Building, Dr. Angel Acosta is joined by fellows, Ei Ei Samai, Shaina Glass, Darnese Y. Daniels, and Christian von Tippelskirch, from the second cohort of the Acosta Institute Fellowship for a collective reflection on how community, coaching, and shared inquiry shape both personal and professional transformation. Through metaphors of gardens, portals, poetry, and safe harbors, fellows speak candidly about healing, freedom, belonging, and the worlds they are trying to bring into being. Together, they explore what capacity building looks like when it is rooted not in hustle or extraction, but in mindfulness, heartfulness, and our shared humanity.

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]]> In this third episode of Season Two of Capacity Building, Dr. Angel Acosta is joined by fellows, Ei Ei Samai, Shaina Glass, Darnese Y. Daniels, and Christian von Tippelskirch, from the second cohort of the Acosta Institute Fellowship for a collective reflection on how community, coaching, and shared inquiry shape both personal and professional transformation. Through metaphors of gardens, portals, poetry, and safe harbors, fellows speak candidly about healing, freedom, belonging, and the worlds they are trying to bring into being. Together, they explore what capacity building looks like when it is rooted not in hustle or extraction, but in mindfulness, heartfulness, and our shared humanity.

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta Buzzsprout-18586136 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500 2043 2 3 full false S2 EP2: Fellowship as Incubator: Stories of Healing, Belonging, and Becoming S2 EP2: Fellowship as Incubator: Stories of Healing, Belonging, and Becoming In this second episode of Season Two of Capacity Building, Dr. Angel Acosta introduces explores the impact of the Acosta Institute Fellowship. Through intimate reflections from fellows, Linda Noble, Oswaldo Montoya and Wanjiku  Kiarie, the episode explores how a six-month community incubator can become a lifeline, a mirror, and a site of deep transformation. From grief and resilience to belonging, consciousness, and collective imagination, these stories reveal what capacity building looks like when it is rooted in healing, honesty, and shared humanity.

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]]> In this second episode of Season Two of Capacity Building, Dr. Angel Acosta introduces explores the impact of the Acosta Institute Fellowship. Through intimate reflections from fellows, Linda Noble, Oswaldo Montoya and Wanjiku  Kiarie, the episode explores how a six-month community incubator can become a lifeline, a mirror, and a site of deep transformation. From grief and resilience to belonging, consciousness, and collective imagination, these stories reveal what capacity building looks like when it is rooted in healing, honesty, and shared humanity.

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta Buzzsprout-18586089 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 1597 2 2 full false S2 EP 1: A Time of Transformation S2 EP 1: A Time of Transformation In this opening episode of Season Two of Capacity Building, Dr. Angel Acosta welcomes listeners into a new chapter of the work at the Acosta Institute. Against a backdrop of global disruption and rapid transformation, Dr. Acosta reflects on how healing-centered education, business, and technology have become key focus areas. He shares the evolution of the Institute’s work over the past decade and offers a preview of what’s to come this season: community-centered dialogues, featuring the voices from the Acosta institute Fellowship and guest appearances from luminaries in the field. 

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]]> In this opening episode of Season Two of Capacity Building, Dr. Angel Acosta welcomes listeners into a new chapter of the work at the Acosta Institute. Against a backdrop of global disruption and rapid transformation, Dr. Acosta reflects on how healing-centered education, business, and technology have become key focus areas. He shares the evolution of the Institute’s work over the past decade and offers a preview of what’s to come this season: community-centered dialogues, featuring the voices from the Acosta institute Fellowship and guest appearances from luminaries in the field. 

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta Buzzsprout-18586044 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 358 2 1 full false Episode 16: Leadership in an Age of Uncertainty with Amy Elizabeth Fox Episode 16: Leadership in an Age of Uncertainty with Amy Elizabeth Fox Amy Elizabeth Fox from the Mobius Institute shares insights on how leaders can create workplaces that foster trust, connection, and growth. She highlights the importance of emotional awareness, listening to diverse voices, and building environments where people feel safe to bring their full selves. Amy also emphasizes the value of rest and reflection in leadership, showing how slowing down can lead to better decisions and stronger communities. This session offers practical ideas for leaders seeking to deepen their relationships with their teams and cultivate healthier, more supportive workplaces.

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]]> Amy Elizabeth Fox from the Mobius Institute shares insights on how leaders can create workplaces that foster trust, connection, and growth. She highlights the importance of emotional awareness, listening to diverse voices, and building environments where people feel safe to bring their full selves. Amy also emphasizes the value of rest and reflection in leadership, showing how slowing down can lead to better decisions and stronger communities. This session offers practical ideas for leaders seeking to deepen their relationships with their teams and cultivate healthier, more supportive workplaces.

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta Buzzsprout-17666630 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1432 1 16 full false Episode 15: Compassionate Responses to Climate Challenges with Dr. Renee Lertzman Episode 15: Compassionate Responses to Climate Challenges with Dr. Renee Lertzman This conversation with Renee Lertzman focuses on how compassion-based approaches can address the emotional and psychological dimensions of climate change. Renee shares insights from her extensive experience in trauma-informed education and climate psychology, offering practical strategies for managing climate-related grief, denial, and anxiety. Key takeaways include the "Three A's" framework (anxiety, ambivalence, and aspiration) as a tool for understanding human responses to existential threats and fostering deeper engagement. Participants will learn how to create supportive spaces for confronting difficult truths, building resilience, and fostering a collective capacity to navigate the complexities of our changing planet.

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]]> This conversation with Renee Lertzman focuses on how compassion-based approaches can address the emotional and psychological dimensions of climate change. Renee shares insights from her extensive experience in trauma-informed education and climate psychology, offering practical strategies for managing climate-related grief, denial, and anxiety. Key takeaways include the "Three A's" framework (anxiety, ambivalence, and aspiration) as a tool for understanding human responses to existential threats and fostering deeper engagement. Participants will learn how to create supportive spaces for confronting difficult truths, building resilience, and fostering a collective capacity to navigate the complexities of our changing planet.

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta Buzzsprout-17666582 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1448 1 15 full false Episode 14: Creativity, Capacity, and the Healing Journey with Darlene Cordero Episode 14: Creativity, Capacity, and the Healing Journey with Darlene Cordero Join Dr. Angel Acosta and author Darlene Cordero for an inspiring conversation about creativity, rest, and healing-centered work. Drawing from her new book, The Healer’s Playbook, Darlene shares insights on building capacity through alignment, setting healthy boundaries, and the transformative power of divine rest. This session offers practical guidance for wellness practitioners and entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of their work. Walk away feeling grounded, inspired, and ready to create from a place of balance and purpose.

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]]> Join Dr. Angel Acosta and author Darlene Cordero for an inspiring conversation about creativity, rest, and healing-centered work. Drawing from her new book, The Healer’s Playbook, Darlene shares insights on building capacity through alignment, setting healthy boundaries, and the transformative power of divine rest. This session offers practical guidance for wellness practitioners and entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of their work. Walk away feeling grounded, inspired, and ready to create from a place of balance and purpose.

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta Buzzsprout-17666540 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1087 1 14 full false Episode 13: Building Capacity Through Leadership and Mentorship with Dr. Betty Uribe Episode 13: Building Capacity Through Leadership and Mentorship with Dr. Betty Uribe Dr. Betty Uribe shared her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a trailblazer in leadership and business. She emphasized the importance of embracing natural gifts, leaning into fear for growth, and maintaining a long-term vision in personal and professional pursuits. Key insights included negotiating for win-win outcomes, fostering collaboration, and mentoring across diverse areas of life. This session offered actionable strategies for building capacity, leading with integrity, and pursuing excellence.

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]]> Dr. Betty Uribe shared her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a trailblazer in leadership and business. She emphasized the importance of embracing natural gifts, leaning into fear for growth, and maintaining a long-term vision in personal and professional pursuits. Key insights included negotiating for win-win outcomes, fostering collaboration, and mentoring across diverse areas of life. This session offered actionable strategies for building capacity, leading with integrity, and pursuing excellence.

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta Buzzsprout-17666350 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1155 1 13 full false Episode 12: Navigating Uncertainty and Climate Realities with Maggie Jackson Episode 12: Navigating Uncertainty and Climate Realities with Maggie Jackson This engaging conversation with Maggie Jackson explores the significance of embracing uncertainty in our lives. Maggie highlights how developing the ability to navigate uncertainty can enhance our mental flexibility and foster personal growth. Key themes include the practice of pausing to process new perspectives, the role of daydreaming in relieving stress, and the impact of stepping out of comfort zones. Dr. Angel Acosta complements the dialogue by discussing how these ideas connect with building resilience and adopting a more open, curious approach to life. Their discussion provides actionable strategies to help individuals lean into uncertainty, encouraging a deeper understanding of its value in personal and collective transformation.

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]]> This engaging conversation with Maggie Jackson explores the significance of embracing uncertainty in our lives. Maggie highlights how developing the ability to navigate uncertainty can enhance our mental flexibility and foster personal growth. Key themes include the practice of pausing to process new perspectives, the role of daydreaming in relieving stress, and the impact of stepping out of comfort zones. Dr. Angel Acosta complements the dialogue by discussing how these ideas connect with building resilience and adopting a more open, curious approach to life. Their discussion provides actionable strategies to help individuals lean into uncertainty, encouraging a deeper understanding of its value in personal and collective transformation.

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta Buzzsprout-17659862 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400 2097 full false Episode 11: Nurturing AI - Ubuntu Ethics and Mothering Technology with Wakanyi Hoffman Episode 11: Nurturing AI - Ubuntu Ethics and Mothering Technology with Wakanyi Hoffman Join Wakanyi Hoffman and Dr. Angel Acosta for a rich dialogue on the intersection of technology, ethics, and cultural values. Drawing from the Ubuntu philosophy—“a person is a person through other persons”—Wakanyi explores how this framework can inform the design and use of AI systems. Through the lens of "AI mothering," she challenges us to reimagine technology as a tool for nurturing relationships, promoting care, and embedding moral agency. This session invites us to reflect on the rapid pace of AI development and its ecological impact, while offering a vision for integrating technology into our communities in ways that uphold our shared humanity.

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]]> Join Wakanyi Hoffman and Dr. Angel Acosta for a rich dialogue on the intersection of technology, ethics, and cultural values. Drawing from the Ubuntu philosophy—“a person is a person through other persons”—Wakanyi explores how this framework can inform the design and use of AI systems. Through the lens of "AI mothering," she challenges us to reimagine technology as a tool for nurturing relationships, promoting care, and embedding moral agency. This session invites us to reflect on the rapid pace of AI development and its ecological impact, while offering a vision for integrating technology into our communities in ways that uphold our shared humanity.

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta Buzzsprout-17659824 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1289 1 11 full false Episode 10: Breaking Bias - Tools for Conscious Leadership with Anu Gupta Episode 10: Breaking Bias - Tools for Conscious Leadership with Anu Gupta Anu Gupta and Dr. Angel Acosta discuss the importance of capacity building in the context of social justice and combating bias. Anu's new book, "Breaking Bias," explores the need for a consciousness shift to address inequity and injustice. He emphasizes the PRISM toolkit, which includes mindfulness, stereotype replacement, individuation, heart practices, and perspective-taking to reduce bias. Anu highlights the interconnectedness of internal and external capacity building, drawing parallels to historical social movements and the evolving human consciousness. He stresses the importance of collective effort and interdependence in building the next civil rights movement for the 21st century.

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]]> Anu Gupta and Dr. Angel Acosta discuss the importance of capacity building in the context of social justice and combating bias. Anu's new book, "Breaking Bias," explores the need for a consciousness shift to address inequity and injustice. He emphasizes the PRISM toolkit, which includes mindfulness, stereotype replacement, individuation, heart practices, and perspective-taking to reduce bias. Anu highlights the interconnectedness of internal and external capacity building, drawing parallels to historical social movements and the evolving human consciousness. He stresses the importance of collective effort and interdependence in building the next civil rights movement for the 21st century.

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta Buzzsprout-17659789 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1303 1 10 full false Episode 9: Expanding Business Through Beauty, Intimacy & Curation with Tim Leberecht Episode 9: Expanding Business Through Beauty, Intimacy & Curation with Tim Leberecht Tim Leberecht, co-founder of the House of Beautiful Business, shares his unique perspective on centering beauty, intimacy, and curation in the business world. Tim discusses how creating meaningful experiences can foster connection and build resilience in the face of today’s challenges. Drawing from his work at the intersection of creativity and commerce, he introduces concepts like the “poly-opportunity” and the role of hope as essential tools for navigating complexity.

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]]> Tim Leberecht, co-founder of the House of Beautiful Business, shares his unique perspective on centering beauty, intimacy, and curation in the business world. Tim discusses how creating meaningful experiences can foster connection and build resilience in the face of today’s challenges. Drawing from his work at the intersection of creativity and commerce, he introduces concepts like the “poly-opportunity” and the role of hope as essential tools for navigating complexity.

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta Buzzsprout-17659774 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1317 1 9 full false Episode 8: Consciousness, Technology and Embodied Awareness with Dr. Sará King Episode 8: Consciousness, Technology and Embodied Awareness with Dr. Sará King Dr. Angel Acosta and Dr. Sará King discuss the intersection of human consciousness, technology, and embodied awareness. Dr. Sará emphasizes the importance of recognizing the aliveness in everything, including inanimate objects and the earth, and critiques the term "artificial intelligence." She introduces her company, MindHeart Collective, which develops a platform called the "mirror of loving awareness" to track and map personal and environmental data for healing and well-being. Dr. Sará calls for community participation and she envisions a future where technology aids in mapping human consciousness and healing, ultimately fostering empathy and compassion.

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta and Dr. Sará King discuss the intersection of human consciousness, technology, and embodied awareness. Dr. Sará emphasizes the importance of recognizing the aliveness in everything, including inanimate objects and the earth, and critiques the term "artificial intelligence." She introduces her company, MindHeart Collective, which develops a platform called the "mirror of loving awareness" to track and map personal and environmental data for healing and well-being. Dr. Sará calls for community participation and she envisions a future where technology aids in mapping human consciousness and healing, ultimately fostering empathy and compassion.

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta Buzzsprout-17659740 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1022 1 8 full false Episode 7: Our Practice as Healing Balm with Rev. angel Kyodo williams Episode 7: Our Practice as Healing Balm with Rev. angel Kyodo williams Dr. Angel Acosta interviews Rev. angel Kyodo williams on the transformative power of mindfulness and contemplative practices. Rev. angel emphasizes the importance of intentional practices in building capacity and fostering a liberatory path. She discusses the concept of "healing race portals," which aim to address the generational trauma of racialization. Rev. angel also reflects on her identity as an American and the need for a new global order, advocating for a rewritten constitution that includes collective process and representation. The conversation highlights the role of practice in grounding individuals amidst contemporary challenges.

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta interviews Rev. angel Kyodo williams on the transformative power of mindfulness and contemplative practices. Rev. angel emphasizes the importance of intentional practices in building capacity and fostering a liberatory path. She discusses the concept of "healing race portals," which aim to address the generational trauma of racialization. Rev. angel also reflects on her identity as an American and the need for a new global order, advocating for a rewritten constitution that includes collective process and representation. The conversation highlights the role of practice in grounding individuals amidst contemporary challenges.

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta Buzzsprout-17666284 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1891 full false Episode 6: Towards Healing-Centered Approach to Business Episode 6: Towards Healing-Centered Approach to Business In this conversation, Dr. Angel Acosta and Maria Tan explore the concept of healing centered business, sharing their personal journeys into entrepreneurship and discussing the principles that guide their work. They emphasize the importance of mindfulness, relational approaches, and the need for businesses to account for the well-being of both clients and employees. The discussion also touches on the challenges of traditional business practices and the potential for a healing-centered paradigm to reshape the business landscape. They conclude by outlining future offerings aimed at fostering community engagement and supporting healing-centered practices in business.

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]]> In this conversation, Dr. Angel Acosta and Maria Tan explore the concept of healing centered business, sharing their personal journeys into entrepreneurship and discussing the principles that guide their work. They emphasize the importance of mindfulness, relational approaches, and the need for businesses to account for the well-being of both clients and employees. The discussion also touches on the challenges of traditional business practices and the potential for a healing-centered paradigm to reshape the business landscape. They conclude by outlining future offerings aimed at fostering community engagement and supporting healing-centered practices in business.

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta Buzzsprout-17118054 Wed, 07 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 2018 1 6 full false Episode 5: Capacity Building with Artificial Intelligence Episode 5: Capacity Building with Artificial Intelligence In this conversation, Angel and Dru explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on education and business. They discuss their personal journeys from skepticism to fluency with AI, emphasizing the importance of practice, prompting, and building relationships with technology. The dialogue also delves into ethical considerations surrounding AI, the evolving nature of knowledge and power, and the future challenges and opportunities presented by AI. Angel and Dru advocate for mindful engagement with AI, highlighting the necessity of community and reflection in navigating this rapidly changing landscape.

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]]> In this conversation, Angel and Dru explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on education and business. They discuss their personal journeys from skepticism to fluency with AI, emphasizing the importance of practice, prompting, and building relationships with technology. The dialogue also delves into ethical considerations surrounding AI, the evolving nature of knowledge and power, and the future challenges and opportunities presented by AI. Angel and Dru advocate for mindful engagement with AI, highlighting the necessity of community and reflection in navigating this rapidly changing landscape.

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta Buzzsprout-16906583 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400 3072 1 5 full false Episode 4: The Spirit of Healing-Centered Learning Environments Episode 4: The Spirit of Healing-Centered Learning Environments In this conversation, Dr. Angel Acosta, Drisana McDaniel, and Maria Tan explore the essence of the Acosta Institute, focusing on the spirit and culture that drive their work. They discuss the importance of nurturing a collective energy, the concept of generative social fields, and the significance of healing-centered learning environments. The dialogue emphasizes capacity building as a renewable resource that amplifies purpose and fosters innovation. The speakers reflect on their experiences, the challenges of traditional academic structures, and the transformative power of community and well-being in their work.

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]]> In this conversation, Dr. Angel Acosta, Drisana McDaniel, and Maria Tan explore the essence of the Acosta Institute, focusing on the spirit and culture that drive their work. They discuss the importance of nurturing a collective energy, the concept of generative social fields, and the significance of healing-centered learning environments. The dialogue emphasizes capacity building as a renewable resource that amplifies purpose and fosters innovation. The speakers reflect on their experiences, the challenges of traditional academic structures, and the transformative power of community and well-being in their work.

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta Buzzsprout-16588057 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2762 1 4 full false Episode 3: Capacity Building Inside the Acosta Institute Episode 3: Capacity Building Inside the Acosta Institute In this episode, Maria Tan and Drisana McDaniel discuss their experiences with capacity building at the Acosta Institute. They share their personal journeys into healing-centered education, the importance of relationships and community in building capacity, and how their work has evolved over time. The conversation emphasizes the significance of support, affirmation, and the intersection of education and spirituality in fostering personal and professional growth.

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]]> In this episode, Maria Tan and Drisana McDaniel discuss their experiences with capacity building at the Acosta Institute. They share their personal journeys into healing-centered education, the importance of relationships and community in building capacity, and how their work has evolved over time. The conversation emphasizes the significance of support, affirmation, and the intersection of education and spirituality in fostering personal and professional growth.

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta Buzzsprout-16515625 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:00:00 -0500 2340 1 3 full false Episode 2: How Capacity Building is Counterintuitive Episode 2: How Capacity Building is Counterintuitive In this conversation, Dr. Angel Acosta, Maria Tan, and Drisana McDaniel explore the multifaceted concept of capacity building, emphasizing its counterintuitive nature, the relationship between speed and slowing down, and the importance of understanding individual needs and temporalities. They discuss the necessity of creating a culture of care, navigating the matrix of needs, and the significance of bringing one's whole self to work. The dialogue highlights the emerging conversations around capacity building and the need for mindfulness in addressing the challenges faced in organizational settings.

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]]> In this conversation, Dr. Angel Acosta, Maria Tan, and Drisana McDaniel explore the multifaceted concept of capacity building, emphasizing its counterintuitive nature, the relationship between speed and slowing down, and the importance of understanding individual needs and temporalities. They discuss the necessity of creating a culture of care, navigating the matrix of needs, and the significance of bringing one's whole self to work. The dialogue highlights the emerging conversations around capacity building and the need for mindfulness in addressing the challenges faced in organizational settings.

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]]> Dr. Angel Acosta Buzzsprout-16209831 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0500 1887 1 2 full false Episode 1: What does Capacity Building Mean? Episode 1: What does Capacity Building Mean? Welcome to the first episode of Capacity Building with the Acosta Institute, where hosts Dr. Angel Acosta, Drisana McDaniel, and Maria Tan dive into a transformative conversation about capacity building.

In this debut episode, Angel, Drisana, and Maria reflect on the Acosta Institute’s journey, sharing how their work— from healing-centered education conferences to workshops on resilience and collective flourishing—has continually centered on "building capacity." But what does that truly mean?

They explore capacity building as more than just developing skills. For them, it’s a holistic process that helps individuals and communities grow in resilience, adaptability, and hope. Drisana highlights the need to break away from "business as usual," emphasizing new practices of alignment, belonging, and intentional growth. Maria shares how capacity also involves expanding our ability to hold both joy and struggle, balancing resilience with the capacity to let go. The group discusses how reimagining "capacity" as an active, adaptive process helps us meet today's challenges with openness, curiosity, and a renewed sense of possibility.

Join us as we unpack these themes and explore capacity building as a healing-centered, community-focused approach to lifelong learning and resilience. This series invites you into a transformative dialogue that seeks to inspire new ways of thinking, growing, and thriving—individually and collectively.

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]]> Welcome to the first episode of Capacity Building with the Acosta Institute, where hosts Dr. Angel Acosta, Drisana McDaniel, and Maria Tan dive into a transformative conversation about capacity building.

In this debut episode, Angel, Drisana, and Maria reflect on the Acosta Institute’s journey, sharing how their work— from healing-centered education conferences to workshops on resilience and collective flourishing—has continually centered on "building capacity." But what does that truly mean?

They explore capacity building as more than just developing skills. For them, it’s a holistic process that helps individuals and communities grow in resilience, adaptability, and hope. Drisana highlights the need to break away from "business as usual," emphasizing new practices of alignment, belonging, and intentional growth. Maria shares how capacity also involves expanding our ability to hold both joy and struggle, balancing resilience with the capacity to let go. The group discusses how reimagining "capacity" as an active, adaptive process helps us meet today's challenges with openness, curiosity, and a renewed sense of possibility.

Join us as we unpack these themes and explore capacity building as a healing-centered, community-focused approach to lifelong learning and resilience. This series invites you into a transformative dialogue that seeks to inspire new ways of thinking, growing, and thriving—individually and collectively.

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