231. Jenny Grettve - the mothering economy, feminine futures, the importance of small things and love
Jenny Grettve founder of the Economic Institue For Feminine Futures, author of the upcoming book Mothering economy came by the podcast. We spoke of why, with all our innovative capacity, it is so difficult to create a caring and kind economy? This is a conversation on many levels that zooms in and out of the economic, educational and systemic work Jenny is involved with. We also speak of how to invest in love, what it takes to come into alignment with ones values and what it would take for us to just stop. Other ways to find out more of Jennys work: website, WhenWhen Agency Enjoy! Host: Amit Paul.
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"Humans are incredible, we’ve invited so many incredible things like advanced technologies like AI, medicine and tools but we are incapable of inventing a caring and kind economic system, how can that be?"
Jenny Grettve spoke to me on the World of Wisdom 🎙️ Podcast EP231. We spoke of investing in love, the mothering economy, feminine futures and much more. This is a beautiful conversation that connects the systemic and the everyday actions in very tangible ways.
Here are some of my personal highlights:
💭 “How can you work with sustainability when you’re not even a nice person in your private life? How we treat each other is a massively important part of systems change!”
To constantly try to come into alignment with your beliefs is a radical act. Especially when the 'solutions' aren't solutions. It's all connected. What if how you care for the small things in your life mattered?
👓 "The zooming in and out from the local scale to the global and back again, I don’t think we do that enough and it is a skill that more people need to learn."
We speak of the ability to look at different scales simultaneously. Cultivating this ability is an invitation to take responsibility.
🌄 “Do I need to know, or is it enough that I am just looking at it, enjoying its beauty from my vantage point?”
What if knowing gets in the way of doing what is actually needed? What if what you needed to do was to stop?
🤼♀️ "If we want to give space for feminine ways of being we need to use different language and tone."
How do you allow those around you to be different or unexpected and how do we keep each other stuck in our old habits?
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Summary
In this conversation, Amit and Jenny discuss various topics including feminist economy, mothering economy, and alternative approaches to funding. Jenny shares her thoughts on identity and the challenge of defining oneself. They explore the importance of caring and kindness in creating a more inclusive and sustainable future. Jenny also talks about her work in urban planning, education, and art, and how these fields intersect with societal structures. They discuss the need for generalists and the value of inviting diverse voices to the table when discussing economics and investing. In this conversation, Amit and Jenny discuss the importance of expanding our perspectives and engaging with diverse voices. They explore the shift from a complicated to a complex world and the need to care and attend in a different way. They also touch on the concept of the mothering economy, which emphasizes caring unconditionally and giving more than receiving. They highlight the significance of small daily acts of kindness and bravery, as well as the potential for change through governance and voting for diverse leadership. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the power of women in driving systemic change.
Takeaways
The importance of caring and kindness in creating a more inclusive and sustainable future
The need for generalists and the value of inviting diverse voices to the table when discussing economics and investing
The intersection of urban planning, education, and art with societal structures
The challenge of defining oneself and the exploration of identity
The potential for change through small actions and everyday behaviors Expand your perspective by engaging with diverse voices and viewpoints.
Shift from a complicated to a complex way of thinking and caring.
Practice small daily acts of kindness and bravery.
Consider the potential for change through governance and voting for diverse leadership.
Recognize the power of women in driving systemic change.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Exploring Identity
06:08 The Current State of the World and the Desire for Change
11:40 The Patriarchal System and the Importance of Kindness
16:13 Investing in Love and Shifting Perspectives
23:48 Feminine Ways of Being and Matriarchal Systems
28:12 Bridging the Gap and Inviting New Voices
36:24 Expanding Perspectives and Engaging with Diverse Voices
43:37 The Need for a Generous and Caring Society
46:59 The Concept of the Mothering Economy
57:14 The Power of Small Daily Acts of Kindness and Bravery
01:06:07 Change through Governance and Voting for Diverse Leadership
01:09:09 The Role of Women in Driving Systemic Change