E13S10:Weaving Leaders: A Systems-Thinking Approach to Social Change with Catalina Cock Duque

The Social Change Career Podcast

Episode Description

Introduction

On Episode 13, Season 10 of The Social Change Career Podcast, hosts Craig Zelizer and Catalina Rojas interviews Catalina Cock Duque, co-founder of Fundacion Mi Sangre and the Weaving Lab, a community of network weavers. Catalina shares her experience as a social entrepreneur and the skills necessary for her work, including empathy, creativity and a systems-thinking approach. She also discusses the power of "weaving" methodology, which involves bringing together all actors involved in a specific issue, building trust and vulnerability. Catalina emphasizes the importance of prioritizing well-being and joy in the workplace culture. The episode also explores Catalina's background and the experiences that inspired her to pursue a career in social impact.

Timestamped Overview

[00:05:52] Nature and family influenced activism and values.

[00:11:24] Social entrepreneur shares experience and skills learned.

[00:20:26] Inner development and trauma healing for change.

[00:25:00] Celebrity Juanes is an inspiring activist.

[00:29:33] Lack of knowledge, rich music, systemic change.

[00:33:06] Weaving Lab promotes powerful community solutions.

[00:40:12] Prioritizing well-being and joy at work.

[00:44:44] Balance burnout, talk about uncomfortable truths.

[00:49:06] Expanding globally, relationships over transactions important

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