Soul Kitchen with Jasper Mutsaerts

What you will learn:

// Impact investing and climate solutions

// What is Top Tier Impact and its mission?

// What are the challenges and opportunities in impact investing?

// What is the concept of "The Road to Utopia" and the eight topics covered in the TV series?

// What is the connection between the psychedelic space and economic investment, and how does it contribute to the broader impact space?

// What is Alessa’s approach to scaling and growing networks?

// Alessa’s recipe for life

Key highlights:

// 5:39 - 9:18 What led Alessa to found Top Tier Impact, and what is its mission?

// 10:38 - 12:48 What are the main challenges of impact investing?

// 21:19 - 25:38 What are some examples of companies or initiatives that have emerged from Alessa's network and are making a difference in impact investing and sustainability?

// 29:23 - 34:23 What is the concept of "The Road to Utopia" and the eight topics covered in the TV series?

// 36:57 - 39:15 What is the connection between the psychedelic space and economic investment, and how does it contribute to the broader impact space?

// 59:32 - 1:02:50 - What is Alessa’s recipe for life?

About:

Alessa Berg’s Vision is to create a cooler paradigm for our planet 🌎

Alessa’s thought leadership sits at the intersection of positive impact and emerging technologies. There’s a whole new paradigm to build across each industry!

Alessa Berg is the founder and CEO of Top Tier Impact (TTI), the global ecosystem of impact investors, LPs, entrepreneurs, professionals and public figures across more than 50 countries. TTI runs weekly impact investment events across its 30+ city chapters and during gatherings such as the World Economic Forum and COP. TTI’s investment unit facilitates investments into growth-stage impact companies across emerging markets, such as the €90m debt investment into Wave Mobile Money.

As a public voice of the impact movement, Alessa was approached to host the first docuseries about impact entrepreneurship. It will air globally in H2 2024 on Gaia TV, Amazon Prime and Apple TV.

Resources:

// https://www.alessaberg.com/

// Alessa Berg on Instagram

// Alessa Berg on LinkedIn

// Top Tier Impact

What you will learn:

// Why is having a vision important?

// What is the 'Vision Framework'?

// What can we learn from visionary thinkers?

// What are the things that the 50 visionaries interviewed have in common?

Key highlights:

// 03:25 - 6:44 V, Inner Voice - Why is it important to listen to your inner voice?

// 07:15 - 7:44 I, Intuition - What role does intuition play in creating your vision?

// 10:10 - 11:26 S, Surrender - Can you surrender to the process?

// 12:42 - 13:20 I, Inspiration - What can you learn from people on your path?

// 15:41 - 16:18 O, Originality - Why is authenticity, originality key in your vision?

// 18:04 - 18:50 N, New Vision - The new you, stepping into your new vision

// 21:45 - 22:02 Upcoming Soul Kitchen retreat in Portugal

About:

In episode 71 of Soul Kitchen, I share insights on vision development, based on interviews with 50 visionaries. I call this process the 'Vision Framework' which includes 6 steps:

V - Inner Voice

I - Intuition

S - Surrender

I - Inspiration

O - Originality

N - New Vision

Throughout the episode, I provide examples of visionaries who embody these steps, highlighting their journeys and the importance of perseverance amidst doubts and uncertainties. I invite you to explore your own vision and see how you can apply the Vision Framework in developing your vision.

The next Soul Kitchen retreat where you can spend 6 days on reflecting on and sharpening your vision will be held in May in Ericeira, Portugal.

// Soul Kitchen Retreat, May 8-13, Ericeira, Portugal

Here are 21 lessons that I have learnt along the way:

1) Time: Only do, what only you can do. Delegate the rest.

2) Delegation: When delegating focus on the desired output, not the input.

3) Health: Remove alcohol from your diet. It can drastically improve your life.

4) Money: If you want to make money, collaborate with people that focus on making money.

5) Love: When in doubt, ask yourself the question: what would love do in this situation?

6) Growth: Dedicate 1/3 of your time to personal growth, 1/3 to your contribution to society and 1/3 to family, friends and freedom.

7) Consciousness: Experiment with things like breathwork, meditation, psychedelics, tantra and vipassana. You will find out why ;-)

8) People: Accept meetings from strangers. Assume that they come to you for a reason.

9) Serendipity: Don't always focus on Return on Investment. A random thing can lead to another thing later.

10) Employees: Let them pick their own job titles. They will appreciate it.

11) Customers: Aim for a 9/10 customer satisfaction and they will refer you to their friends.

12) Investors: Send them frequent updates. It builds trust.

13) Media: Invite journalists for lunch. They are humans too.

14) Assistant: Hire an assistant. So you can focus on your zone of genius.

15) Accountant: Hire an accountant. Pay your taxes on time. Solid finances is a hygiene factor.

16) Networking: Attend epic events (e.g. Burning Man, Envision Festival). Business opportunities come when you have fun.

17) Social: Share your stories and experiences on social media. People enjoy following people, not brands.

18) Mentors: Great mentors and coaches are crucial. Oprah Winfrey has four of them. Me too.

19) Risks: Often things are less risky than people want you to believe so.

20) Heart: Follow your heart. Life is too short to not do it.

21) Recipes: Create your own recipes for life. Take other people's advice with a pinch of salt ;-)

What you will learn:

// What kinds of attachment styles do people typically have?

// What experiences or situations lead to these attachment styles?

// How can men improve their emotional intelligence and understanding?

// Why are the avoidance and anxious relationship styles attracted to each other?

// What is Flora’s recipe for life?

Key highlights:

// 11:07 - 14:40 What kinds of attachment styles do people typically have?

// 14:43 - 19:20 What experiences or situations lead to these attachment styles?

// 38:00 - 39:50 How can men improve their emotional intelligence and understanding?

// 40:40 - 43:40 Why are the avoidance and anxious relationship styles attracted to each other?

// 1:17:49 - 1:18:56 What is Flora’s recipe for life?

About:

Flora is a dating and relationship coach with a specialty in integrative attachment who offers transformative insights into breaking unhealthy relationship patterns and finding true connections. With a background in matchmaking and personal experience navigating modern dating, Flora understands the complexities of relationships in today's world.

Through her course, "Finding The One," Flora combines neuroscience and practical embodiment practices to empower individuals to reclaim their power and break free from destructive patterns. Her coaching goes beyond surface-level fixes, focusing on rewiring the subconscious for lasting change.

Flora's expertise has gained recognition, earning her a place among 'The 5 Relationship Coaches to Follow in 2022.' Her passion lies in helping people from all walks of life, regardless of circumstances, find fulfilment in their relationships, with a particular focus on understanding and navigating attachment styles.

Resources:

// Redo Love

// Flora Ong Instagram

// Flora Ong TikTok

// Attachment Quiz: What is your attachment style?

// Attached: by Amir Levine & Rachel S.F. Heller

What you will learn:

// How have psychedelics helped Greg embrace vulnerability and openness?

// What might a typical psychedelic journey look like?

// What is the difference between alcohol, psychedelics and drugs?

// What are some misconceptions surrounding psychedelics?

// What is Greg’s recipe for life?

Key highlight:

// 8:08 - 10:50 How have psychedelics helped Greg embrace vulnerability and openness?

// 14:03 - 18:20 What might a typical psychedelic journey look like?

// 25:39 - 30:13 How do you decide when and which psychedelics to use?

// 41:14 - 43:05 What are some misconceptions surrounding psychedelics?

// 1:09:40 - 1:12:20 What is Greg’s recipe for life?

About:

Greg is a dedicated executive coach and proud father of three who's passionate about helping ambitious individuals thrive in both life and business. He's the founder of True Nature, a psychedelic retreat center, where he offers unique coaching experiences aimed at unlocking your true potential. Greg is at the forefront of exploring the potential of psychedelics, guiding others on journeys of personal growth through immersive magic truffle retreat experiences.

He aims to accelerate personal development through innovative approaches, including executive coaching, team coaching, and immersive magic truffle retreats in the Netherlands. Central to his work is safe and legal psychedelic experiences rooted in clinical research and global education.

With a background as a former HR Vice President and consultant at McKinsey, Greg brings over 15 years of experience in guiding individuals and teams through transformative journeys of change. He's worked with over 200 entrepreneurs, addressing both personal and professional challenges along the way. He is a multi-accredited coach, trained in breathwork and psychedelic therapy, offering diverse tools for individuals on their journey towards personal transformation.

Resources:

// True Nature

// Greg Carrette Instagram

// How to Change Your Mind book

// How to Change Your Mind documentary

What you will learn:

// Why is Tim so passionate about mental money freedom?

// How can you practice gratitude for your financial situation?

// What are three pieces of advice to reach mental money freedom?

// What is the difference between living the FIRE approach and a traditional approach?

// What is Tim’s recipe for life?

Key highlights:

// 2:17 - 3:10 Why is Tim so passionate about mental money freedom?

// 11:18 - 12:25 How can you practice gratitude for your financial situation?

// 14:22 - 16:21 What are three pieces of advice to reach mental money freedom?

// 33:44 - 34:40 What is the difference between living the FIRE approach and a traditional approach?

// 50:13 - 51:25 What is Tim’s recipe for life?

About:

Tim is the founder of bookachoo, a search engine revolutionizing plane and train travel, aiming to reshape the way we travel. Additionally, he serves as a financial consultant for both corporate entities and NGOs. With a personal passion for fostering mental and financial freedom, Tim is dedicated to aiding individuals in achieving this freedom.

Tim has travelled to many (less accessible) places mostly in the Middle East and Africa, collaborating with NGOs in financial roles. These experiences not only enabled him to support impactful causes but also offered abundant chances for personal development and introspection.

His philosophy on money revolves around the principle of "arigato in and arigato out," emphasizing gratitude for incoming finances and mindful spending. Tim is also an advocate of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, encouraging people to strive for financial independence, allowing them the freedom to pursue their passions and interests without constraints. The goal of this movement is to save and invest aggressively so that you can retire somewhere in your 30’s or 40’s.

Resources

// Tim van den Thillart personal website

// Linktree

// bookachoo

// Your Money or Your Life

This episode contains a recap of Season 6. I will share the main insights per episode and inquiry questions that you can apply to your life.

56 // Rosa Bertram on Unveiling The Magic of Travel

Inquiry: How did travel shape your perspectives on life?

57 // Mark van der Heijden on The art of conscious living

Inquiry: What type of decisions in your life would you like to make consciously?

58 // Lidia Lins on Freedom, music, and the alchemy of self-discovery

Inquiry: How would you like to express your voice and what message do you have for the world?

59 // Jasper Mutsaerts on The art of podcasting

Inquiry: Would you like start a podcast and if so, what would be the theme and intention of it?

60 // Jasper Mutsaerts on Thinking big

Inquiry: In what area of your life would you like to think bigger?

61 // Jasper Mutsaerts on Living the nomadic life

Inquiry: Do you prefer a sedentary or nomadic lifestyle?

62 // Melissa Marijnen on Conscious sales

Inquiry: To what extent do you let go of the outcome in a sales meeting?

63 // Steven Ebbers on Breathwork and transformation

Inquiry: To what extent have you integrated breathwork in your life?

64 // Adriaan Kolff on Building your personal brand

Inquiry: What are the core values of your personal brand?

65 // Jasper Mutsaerts on Finding purpose in your pain (interview by Stijn Bartelink)

Inquiry: What painful experiences have you had in your life that have shaped your purpose?

What you will learn:

// How can you use your heart as a guide while keeping the mind in service?

// How do you go about daring to recognize and embrace your own greatness?

// How can people be resourceful and find opportunities when they don't have a lot of finances to work with?

// What distinguishes inner and outer purpose?

// How does bonding in the family system act as a constraint on following your heart?

Key highlights:

// 22:00 - 25:00 How can you use your heart as a guide while keeping the mind in service?

// 28:00 - 32:00 How do you go about daring to recognize and embrace your own greatness?

// 54:30 - 58:00 How can people be resourceful and find opportunities when they don't have a lot of finances to work with?

// 1:18:00 - 1:23:00 What distinguishes inner and outer purpose?

// 1:25:00 - 1:31:00 How does bonding in the family system act as a constraint on following your heart?

About:

Stijn Bartelink is a conscious entrepreneur, trainer, coach, and the host of the Tijd voor Bezieling podcast. In this series, Stijn engages in meaningful conversations with guests who spark inspiration, exploring the central question, "What inspires us?"

The journey of this podcast series began in its first two episodes, where Stijn along with guests Lenette Schuijt and Rogier van Bemmel, dived deep into key topics such as, “What is inspiration?” and “How can we tap into it?”.

This episode marks the beginning of a four-part series that Stijn has started, called "voorlevers" - individuals who lead the way and visibly embody inspiration, particularly through their work or entrepreneurial pursuits.

Through Tijd voor Bezieling, Stijn has created a platform for impactful conversations, sharing valuable insights with listeners about what inspires us and ways to make a connection with them. This episode is the first in a series designed to spotlight individuals who embody inspiration in their work, starting with the story of Jasper Mutsaerts.

Resources:

// Tijd voor Bezieling Instagram

// Tijd voor Bezieling Spotify

Special thanks to Stijn Bartelink and the Tijd voor Bezieling podcast team for their work on the recording and production of this audio file.

Note: This episode is in Dutch.

What you will learn:

// What are the primary objective of Adriaan's founder's dinners?

// What is Adriaan's perspective on establishing a personal brand as an entrepreneur?

// In what ways has Adriaan embraced vulnerability in his role as a leader?

// What recommendations can contribute to the growth of your personal brand?

// What are some potential pitfalls in implementing a LinkedIn strategy?

Key highlights:

// 2:10 – 5:10 What are the primary objective of Adriaan's founder's dinners?

// 5:38 – 8:02 What is Adriaan's perspective on establishing a personal brand as an entrepreneur?

// 14:08 – 16:08 In what ways has Adriaan embraced vulnerability in his role as a leader?

// 21:20 – 26:29 What recommendations can contribute to the growth of your personal brand?

// 34:34 – 35:33 What are some potential pitfalls in implementing a LinkedIn strategy?

About:

Adriaan Kolff is a seasoned entrepreneur originally from the Netherlands and currently living in the entrepreneurial hub of New York. He has recently started a founders dinner series in New York, where he gathers a maximum of 10 people per dinner, held monthly, to foster a community and to spark new connections. In this episode, Adriaan emphasizes the significance of his mantra, "Start, start, start". He says,” You will get into it, and when you do, don't hold anything back. Remember that building your personal brand takes time, and you should enjoy the ride”.

With a global perspective shaped by his ventures in Kyiv, Ukraine, and his current base in New York, Adriaan has co-founded four recruitment businesses, leaving a notable mark with companies like MatchHR and Pantala.

Through his daily posts on entrepreneurship and productivity, he shares the highs and lows of his journey, highlighting the time it takes to build a personal brand. Adriaan's story is one of resilience, passion, and a commitment to inspiring others on their entrepreneurial adventures, encouraging them to savor the journey and boldly step outside their comfort zones.

Resources:

// Matchr

// 24 The Planet

// Adriaan Kolff Instagram

What you will learn:

// Why is breathwork relevant for individuals undergoing transitions?

// What does your authentic self mean?

// Why do people feel scared to leave their jobs from a breathwork point of view?

// How can breathwork help you open your mind to new opportunities?

// What is the role of community in the process of transformation?

Key highlights:

// 2:43 - 4:14 Why is breathwork relevant for individuals undergoing transitions?

// 6:50 - 8:35 What does your authentic self mean?

// 14:30 - 17:15 Why do people feel scared to leave their jobs from a breathwork point of view?

// 18: 30 - 21:15 How can breathwork help you open your mind to new opportunities?

// 43:11 - 45:05 What is the role of community in the process of transformation?

About:

Steven is a full-time breathwork teacher and facilitator with a diverse background in psychology, the start-up and tech worlds, and personal development. Steven approaches life as one grand experiment as the main breathwork facilitator at our Vision Retreats in Portugal.

His mission is to guide individuals in questioning their reality and reconnecting with their "Simple-Self,". Steven emphasizes the importance of getting closer to what's real, embracing the present moment with "safety" as the guiding principle.

In Steven's transformative work, the breath takes center stage. He views our breath as a direct link to what is alive within us, whether it's joy, stress, or fear. The breath becomes an unfiltered expression of our inner state.

Most recently, Steven has just filmed his new Breathlife video course live from Costa Rica, summarising his learnings over the last couple of years. It dives deep into topics such as the nervous system, your window of tolerance, the mechanics of breathing, the importance of balancing oxygen levels and carbon dioxide, and includes numerous breathing exercises.

Resources:

// Breathlife - Breathwork in London and Online

// Breathwork video course

// Breathlife Instagram