In this enlightening conversation, Mary Olivar shares her journey from working at Whole Foods to becoming the Executive Director of the Center for Shamanic Education and Exchange. She discusses the importance of conscious leadership, the value of indigenous wisdom, and the need for a reciprocal relationship with nature. Mary emphasizes the significance of supporting indigenous-led projects and the role of gratitude in fostering connection. The conversation also touches on fundraising strategies and the legacy that the Shamanic Education Exchange aims to leave for future generations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mary Olivar and Her Work
07:26 Conscious Leadership at Whole Foods
15:25 The Center for Shamanic Education and Exchange
22:35 The Importance of Indigenous Wisdom
30:14 Supporting Indigenous Communities
37:55 Fundraising and Community Engagement
43:39 Legacy and Future Vision
Resources and Links:
https://shamaniceducation.org/
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Mary Olivar Bio:
Part songbird, part wise woman, and a tree-hugging earth-mama-bear, Mary Olivar is a mission-driven leader and community connector dedicated to fostering greater peace and harmony worldwide. She serves as Executive Director of the Center for Shamanic Education and Exchange, a nonprofit that supports Indigenous-directed projects sustaining spiritual traditions and elder wisdom. An ally to Indigenous communities, Mary has been a champion for natural and plant medicines and wisdom traditions as enduring sources of healing and the continuation of ancestral ways.
