Podcast appearances and mentions of meta method

In this 3rd conversation between Peter Westoby and Richard Warner, we explore the meta-level work of taking innovative and effective social enterprise work to scale. Scaling-up is contrasted with scaling-across and horizontal learning approaches. Richard shares stories of Nundah Community Enterprise Co-op's experiments in going to scale - including the Community Enterprise Initiative in partnership with Community Praxis Co-op, and the work of Queensland Social Enterprise Council (celebrating its 10 year anniversary this year).

In this 17 minute final episode on participatory community development Anthony Kelly explains meta-method - working beyond and alongside, breaking down borders, boundaries and walls. It's working 'beyond the local', structurally building alliances, federations; but is mainly a mindset. This brings an end to our series on participatory community development. Look out next week for the start of Series 4 with Dr Athena (Tina) Lathouras exploring the role of 'traditions and mantra's in reflective practice' (which builds on the book 40 Critical Thinkers in Community Development).

Elana Meta is a dance catalyst, teacher and creative. She is the founder of Wild Vessel, an event series designed to re-define the feminine narrative in society, as well as the founder of Meta Method, a globally recognized dance technique using the natural elements to advance emotional intelligence and well-being. In this podcast we talk about dance, balancing energy through movement, relationships, philosophy, feminine leadership and world views. 

Elana Meta is a community builder, leadership & embodiment coach, and influencer from New York City. She is the founder of Meta Method, a globally recognized embodiment technique practiced by thousands worldwide. She has taught for and aided the growth of numerous communities including Esalen, Wanderlust, Summit Series, Burning Man Org, & more. She is an activist, feminine catalyst, professional dancer, and speaker. She holds a bachelor’s degree in dance, a master level certification in Leadership from the Institute of Embodied Wisdom, and an is intimacy, Sex and Empowerment coach from The Tantric Institute of Integrated Sexuality. Elana is also the Founder & CEO of Wild Vessel, building Experience Spaces around the expanding global Feminine movement and our human potential. Guiding Principle, Quote, or Mantra Understanding that the dismantling of a partnership is another form of partnership. When You “Tripped Up” in Partnership When Elana was 20 years old she was in an abusive relationship. This man was violent to himself and was violent towards Elana nearing the end of the relationship. He was abusive but she loved him very much. He would want to have sex after he was abusive towards her. She later learned that their was a connection between the sex and violence. Find out what happened next by listening to the podcast. Your Proudest Moment in Partnership She just recently broke up with her best friend. She’s beyond proud of this because they remained friends, much closer than they were before. They love each other very much and have supported one another through the past 5 months since the breakup. He’s in a new relationship and Elana’s in the start of a new relationship, and during all of it have remained very close and supportive. Find out what happened next by listening to her story on the podcast. Best Partnership Advice You’ve Ever Received The responsibility piece of partnership. If I don’t like what’s being reflected in front of me, that’s an opportunity for me to look in the mirror. Best Partnership Resource Disrupt Her: A Manifesto for the Modern Woman - Miki Agrawal Iron John: A Book About Men - Robert Bly Sign up for Elana's newsletter to be informed about her book release. (http://www.elanameta.com) Interview Links - Her Website Instagram Link to Esalen Workshop

Ever have a visceral response to seeing someone do what they do best? That's how my first encounter with today's guest, Elana Meta went. Watching her dance at an event literally made me cry. We talked a lot about dancing in this interview - both in her career (she's toured the world with various artists), and in her life, dancing between the masculine and the feminine. We also talked about mastery, the important of practice, and commitment. She shared the creative process and evolution for her upcoming Wild Vessel event, and she even introduced me to a term I'd never heard before, 'biomimicry" - have a listen to find out what it means and to hear the rest of our juicy chat. About Elana Meta: Elana Meta is a dance catalyst, teacher and creative. She is the founder of the META Method, a form of movement that connects dance with the four natural elements. She is one of the largest international influencers in the festival dance community. She brings the Meta Method to events, corporations and conferences. She performed for artists such as Beyonce, Michael Franti, Nahko and Thievery Corporation. Elana is lucky to call LA her home where she launches her online courses, and leads events and retreats for women globally. Teacher at : Wanderlust International Tour, Esalen, Summit Series, Lightning in a Bottle, Symbiosis, Hive, and Burning Man. Model: Elana is represented by Abrams Artist Agency in LA & NYC and has been featured in commercials such as Dannon Yogurt, Gillette, Boost Mobile, Target and more. She’s been featured in music videos with Hoodie Allen, New Politics, and does flash mobs globally for social change. Performer: Elana has performed at venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheater and Lincoln center alongside artists such as Beyonce, Skrillex, The Glitch Mob, Michael Franti, Nahko and Medicine for the People, Thievery Corporation and more. Current: Elana is currently working at the intersection of dance, mindfulness and Virtual Reality as head of Global Outreach for an LA based VR company, Empact Labs. She is also leading multiple online courses alongside LA based women’s groups and private clients. In this episode, Elana shares: 1. Polarity in all of life 2. What a "protector" actually is, does, and why we crave it 3. There is no blame in responsibility

If you haven’t heard of Elana Meta you soon will. You probably know by now that I’m all about tribe and making impactful connections with others, so it will come as no shock why I connected with Elana after listening to our conversation.   As a dance catalyst and teacher, Elana has made it her mission to create spaces for women – and men to help them merge the emotional and logical parts of the brain. While most recently hosting small groups in her home to help women step into their power, she wanted to create a larger event (Wild Vessel) that could help more women and men, too. Elana helps these individuals see themselves more deeply by moving the body to quiet the mind.   Elana invites you to an experience to help you see things more clearly in a substance-, device- and shoe-free space (ha, check your shoes at the door). If this sounds like an event that resonates with you, see the Resources section on this page.   Here’s to empowering your wild side!   Questions Asked in This Episode: What got you started doing what you’re doing and what are you doing? What does the “feminine” mean to you? Do you feel you’ve come across a lot of men who could use the Wild Vessel event, too? What reasons did you discover as to why women have trouble connecting to other women or themselves? How could someone create this type of connection if they’re not able to make the event? What is something you want people to know about your event that we haven’t talked about yet? What are you wanting to reclaim more of in your life?   In This Episode We Talk about: What Wild Vessel is and why it’s an immersive experience designed to empower the feminine Helping women step into their power Merging the emotional and logical parts of brain Why the world is screaming for the feminine Stimulating the body to quiet the mind Creating spaces for women – and men   Quotes: "We are the Wild Ones. Let our howl be known."   “Between the resistance, find your resilience.”   “Be curious enough to explore the difference between fear and excitement.”   “Deep house party meets workshop.” Want a few more details on the Wild Vessel event? Read on…   Substance-free and device-free event to explore your inner-wildness. Sensuality vs. Sexuality Take off the mask of masculinity Break the taboos about being a woman Wild Vessel creates safe spaces through our immersive events, designed to fully express ourselves and deeply connect with our communities. Empower your wild side Join the Wild Pack - Be free amongst community   Women: An experience to unlock our inner-wildness •  Witness feminine leadership in action • Unveiling the mask of masculinity • Explore your gentle side by luscious candle light and rose peddles. •  An immersive experience that can hold all of you •  Dancing – sound baths – cuddle puddles and more •  Community collaboration •  Authentic conversations • Topic discussion on Sensuality vs. Sexuality •  Redefining the feminine •  Delicious food •  Non-alcoholic cocktails and beverages This event is sexy, not sexual. Men •  Male leadership in action •  New skills to understand women. •  See beyond the mask of masculinity • Embodiment practices and tools to articulate the Feminine. •  Topics on sensuality vs. sexuality, and how to be protectors for women, and the planet. •  An opportunity to serve your counterpart •  Delicious food •  Non-alcoholic cocktails and beverages   --   Elana Meta is a dance catalyst, teacher, and creative based in Los Angeles. She is the founder of Wild Vessel, an event series designed to re-define the feminine voice in modern society, as well as META Method, a movement technique that uses the natural elements to advance emotional intelligence and well-being. As a dance and movement catalyst, she has performed at venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheater and Lincoln Center alongside artists such as Beyonce, The Glitch Mob, Michael Franti and Nahko. She’s led workshops on the Wanderlust Tour, at Esalen, Summit Series, and Burning Man, and her mission is to tap people into their bodies and create spaces globally for women to feel safe and empowered.   Resources:   Wild Vessel Event – Nov. 18, 2017, Los Angeles, CA Apply to be a part of the Wild Vessel at wildvessel.com   http://www.elanameta.com   How to Goddess Course http://www.mymetamethod.com/course/   @MetaMethod @Wild.Vessel   Checkout my website at https://loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.

Elana Meta (www.mymetamethod.com) spent two years touring with Wanderlust, dancing on stage with incredible artists like Nahko and Medicine for the People, Skrillex, Thievery Corporation, and many more. She has developed a powerful course, The Meta Method, that utilizes the natural elements along with writing and dance to help connect people deeper to themselves and the world around them. Her new movement, Wild Vessel, is aimed at creating conversation and intimate experience around masculine and feminine energy as well as vulnerability and sensuality. In this episode, we dive deep into the morning ritual, relationships, and the holistic view of improving every area of your life.

Danelle Magtibay is a spiritual coach who has studied transformation, breakthrough, success strategies, Universal Laws, and Oneness for the past 25 years. She became a life coach and personal trainer in 1999, and is now one of the top personal coaching experts in her field. She specializes in maximizing human potential, and works with top performance leaders, authors, world leaders, and managers. You can find Danelle on Twitter @danellemagtibay.   EPISODE Life transformations happen when we take control and choose our path for the future. You can decide what you want from life, and manifest that reality. Our emotions, fears, and even our ego can get in the way of happiness, and Danelle Magtibay shares how to change these factors into a force that is bringing you happiness. Rewrite your story and decide the outcome of your life.   We Discuss: How our unconscious brain affects our belief system. How the stories that we tell ourselves become our reality. What the META-METHOD is, and how it can help you to live a higher quality of life. How to end suffering, for good.   LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED META-METHOD Oneness University The Tools Provocative Hypnosis Mayo Clinic SMART Program Byron Katie on The Optimized Geek Metaphysic.net   GET OPTIMIZED! Check in with the your emotions before taking action-if you are in a negative situation, you can choose to respond from a positive space The mind is 90% unconscious-if your subconscious says, “I'm not good enough,” you will repel love and success. Learn how to train your mind to stop negative self-talk. Go to www.metaphysic.net, and use the contact form to email Danelle. There. You can ask her questions, or just access the free information available on her website.   THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED Reboot and Improve Your Life - Free Guide | Twitter | Facebook