From Marketing to Regeneration: Thais Mantovani on Transformative Learning
Season 4: Episode 14
In this episode of Cimiify, Eric welcomes Thais Mantovani, co-founder of Eco-Universidade, to discuss her journey from a career in marketing to becoming a regenerative strategist and educator. The episode delves into the impact of globalization on local cultures, emphasizing the need for localized solutions and education to foster systemic change. Mantovani shares insights from her holistic science studies at Schumacher College, her work with indigenous communities, and the importance of embracing diverse worldviews and education for sustainable transformation.
After the interview, design researcher Jacqui Himmel joins Eric to unpack the episode providing the most important calls to action from the discussion that you can implement today!
About our guest
Thais Pacheco Mantovani, a graduate in Social Communication from ESPM with an MSc in Holistic Sciences from Schumacher College, seamlessly integrates passion and innovation at the forefront of education and environmental regeneration. Her pioneering initiative, EcoUniversidade, reflects her commitment to creating inclusive learning spaces focused on social and environmental regeneration. As a senior consultant at Sense-lab, Thais leads impactful projects in New Economies and Regenerative Business, showcasing her exceptional ability to develop tailored strategies that integrate sustainability and innovation. Her diverse career, spanning influential roles at Natura EKOS, Animal Equality, and Polen, highlights her capacity to drive positive change across various sustainability fronts, reinforcing her position as a leading voice in the field.
Links mentioned in this episode
Social Media
EcoUniversidade (Instagram)
EcoUniversidade (Linkedin)
Thais Mantovani (Linkedin)
Thais Mantovani (Instagram)
Music in this episode
Nature sound effect by bbc.co.uk – ©2023 BBC
Climify Theme Song by Casual Motive
The Season 4 Climify Team
Eric Benson (Host)
Cam Burkins (Producer)
Bhavna Bhavanishankar (Experience Researcher and Multisensory Educator)
Adam Dziaba (Designer)
Jacqui Himmel (Multimedia Journalist and Scriptwriter)
Abigail Zhuk (Design Researcher)
Climate Design Assignments
At the end of each episode, we ask our guests what their ideal climate design project would be. They have four weeks with a class full of design students. We translated their response into a project brief that you can use for your class.
