Women Changing The World

Ep 89: Imagining a Matriarchal Future with Tracee Worley


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What if the future isn’t about putting more women at the top of patriarchy — but imagining an entirely new system rooted in care, interdependence, restoration and collective well-being?

What would the future look like if our systems were designed around care instead of extraction? 


In this expansive and thought-provoking conversation, Lis Best sits down with Radical Futures founder and creative director Tracee Worley to explore what it means to imagine — and build — a matriarchal future. 

Together, they unpack why hustle culture and “girl boss” feminism often keep us trapped inside broken systems — and how imagination, creativity and collective care can open the door to entirely new possibilities so we can reclaim our power.

Tracee also shares the inspiration behind her “Artifacts from a Matriarchal Future” workshops, in which participants create tangible objects, rituals and systems from a future centered on care, justice, healing and regeneration.

If you’re interested in systems change, feminist futures, regenerative leadership or building a more human-centered world, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired about what’s possible and what’s already on its way out.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Episode Outline:

  • [06:43] How Tracee transitioned from teaching and social work into futurism, experience design and reimagining broken systems
  • [12:22] What matriarchy actually means — and why it’s not simply “patriarchy with women in charge.”
  • [16:44] Why imagination, rest and creativity are essential tools for building regenerative futures
  • [24:52] Inside Tracee’s “Artifacts from a Matriarchal Future” workshops and game, helping people imagine new systems
  • [32:28] How restorative justice, grandmothers and community wisdom could reshape the future of accountability
  • [39:07] The powerful Indigenous teaching that “we are the law” — and what it means for reclaiming power
  • [41:31] How Tracee balances realism, grief, hope and collective responsibility against a backdrop of polycrisis
  • Connect with Us:

    • Lis Best's website
    • Learn more about the Girls Club Collective
    • Connect with Girls Club Collective and Lis Best on LinkedIn
    • Join the next GCC Community Power Hour
    • Inquire about coaching with Lis
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      Tracee Worley Info:

      • Follow Tracee on Linkedin
      • Visit the Radical Futures website
      • Receive Dispatches from the Future
      • Join an upcoming Radical Futures workshop
      • This episode was post-produced and edited by Yanina Mora

        The intro and outro music was created and produced by Daniel Mark.

        About Lis:

        Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast.

        Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents

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