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, 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 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 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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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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