Meet the DEAL Community

Berlin, Germany

Managing Partner picsters.tv, Green Consultant & Speaker Green Filming and Producing shifter General management and video marketing professional with a strong producing background, I am currently a Managing Partner, Executive Producer and Green Consultant at Picsters.tv, an international film studio, that help brands tell great stories.  I specialize in global video marketing strategy and I produce high quality creative content in all forms be that commercials, films or branded content. I am also a trained Green Consultant Film&TV (IHK). I focus on sustainable and green productions and share knowledge with other stakeholders and I offer consulting services for a more sustainable ad-industry.

Berlin, Germany

UK

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

Mariana Pereira Silva is a PhD student, focusing on Development Studies. She holds a Master's degree in Fashion Branding and Design from IADE and UBI, completing her academic journey with the dissertation titled "Sustainable Fashion Communication in Retail: The Role of Ecolabels in Sustainable Fashion Consumption." Since 2021, Mariana has been working as a journalist specializing in  , culture, and global affairs, contributing to prestigious magazines such as Vogue and GQ Portugal. Mariana presented as a speaker at the Fashion & Sustainability conference at Universidade Lusófona in 2022 and the 2023 Sustainability Summit at ISCTE, Portugal. In 2023, Mariana founded Ethica - Sustainable Fashion Hub, a platform dedicated to educating both brands and consumers on . Currently, she works as a research assistant at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, contributing to the project "The Role of Portuguese Manufacturers/Suppliers in Sustainability-Oriented Innovation and Competitiveness in the Clothing and Textile Industry," supervised by Professor Céline Abecassis-Moedas and funded by Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos.

8003, Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

I am a catalyst for systemic change. Supporting individuals, organisations and companies on their path towards a regenerative present and future. I walk and talk the talk. I am an active learner. I enjoy and strongly believe in collaborating and co-creating. I am a visionary. I question the common theory of economics and societal structures. I engage in reinventing the present and the future! I am an Economist. I am a co-founder of CoRegener8 with the vision of co-creating regenerative cultures.    

Seattle, Washington, United States

Originally from New Hampshire, I defected to the West after college for work. I've spent the majority of my career in technology and the last five years in climate tech helping to rapidly advance home electrification.  While I believe technological innovation is a significant driver of demonstrating viability for climate solutions, I am keen to learn frameworks and action plans that can generate broader and more immediate impact across larger populations. Doughnut Economics was the first time I experienced a concise representation of a new economic model that resonated deeply with my values.         #c

Skipton, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

I am currently researching Doughnut Economics and Political Voice for my MSc dissertation. If Political Voice is an area of interest for you please do get in touch.   

England

Hi, my name is Erin Andrea Craske. I am a transformational business and leadership success coach, mentor, trainer, and educator. I work with positive-impact-driven companies and ethical leaders who want to build profitable businesses with less effort.  Often, I meet individuals who are overwhelmed by all the different things that go into being a good leader and running an ethical business. And quite often, the reason they have so many challenges is that they focus on the symptoms of the situation rather than the root cause, prioritising 'how-tos' over 'whys'.  The symptoms may come in various shapes and forms, from motivation and leadership confidence to relationships, productivity, decision-making, organisational performance, perception, resilience to external factors, limited resources, scaling impact, or mere stress.  It's like an ocean, where tranquillity reigns beneath surface-raging storms. Continuously addressing surface problems demands considerable effort, while tackling the root cause once and for all results in an effortless journey.  In business, this translates to strategy; in leadership - to self-concept; in life - to personal freedom; and in profitability - to holistic and mindful business growth.  So, aiming to make the world a better place, I empower ethical businesses and conscious business owners to live, lead, and create effortlessly, be their best selves, and achieve success on their own terms by embracing authenticity, following their own rules, elevating mindset, and mastering their state of mind.  I invite them to step into Effortlessness. PERSONAL On a more personal note, I love alternative rock, the arts, and art history. I passionately advocate for mental health awareness, personal freedom, and the pursuit of effortlessness in business and life. My hobbies are neatly split into two distinct categories: those that nurture my mental well-being through mindful activities such as painting, sketching, drawing, photography, and videography and those that stimulate my mind through personal growth in psychology and philosophy. SUSTAINABILITY To me, sustainability revolves around people. They shape our society, often prioritising egos over ethics, leading to personal and collective misery, and harming our environment in the process. I firmly believe that to achieve global sustainability, we must first uplift humanity. Awakening human consciousness marks the initial step toward preserving our planet. The WorldGBC's health and wellbeing framework includes six principles for cultivating a robust sustainable built environment: undertaking climate action, prioritising comfort, fostering harmony with nature, safeguarding health (including mental well-being), encouraging positive behaviour, and creating social value. I view my role in sustainability as centred on raising awareness and actively advocating for, as well as contributing to, the latter four principles.

London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

I'm a Chartered Organisational Psychologist (AFBPsS) with Pario Surveys, based in the UK. I work with organisations to improve 'people analytics' - with a focus on transparency, equality and accountability.  My new book 'Leadership Principles and Purpose' (Routledge 2024) is tightly referenced and links to 'Doughnut Economics'.  The insights build on psychological research and insights from neuroscience, which expose the limitations of traditional economic theory. Most significantly, the advanced psychological models challenge  neoliberal economists' misplaced notions of 'rational expectations' and 'bounded rationality'.  The book identifies essential elements that underpin motivation and commitment, which are important for the development on economic theory.  It also explores how future-focused leaders overcome the FELT Deficit. This is the pattern of 'rational analytic' thinking that dominates in such professions as Finance, Economics, Law and Technology. #psychology #leadership #workculture #hrstrategy #economictheory #neoliberal[Leadership Principles - P-B Cover.jpg] [ ]

Seattle, Washington, United States

Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

I'm the father of a teenager who will grow up in a world I fear will not be safe or supportive and could even be unliveable.  The current political and economic system is behind this and appears virtually unstoppable, but an alternative must be possible.  I have 30+ years of industry experience, with the last 15 fighting climate change from within the renewable energy sector - as a business leader, innovation project leader and consultant.  I want to apply my energies towards a sustainable future world & Doughnut Economics offers the best vision I've seen for this.  I'd like to get involved in shaping examples at a local level - and to meet others with a similar outlook!

München, Bavaria, Germany

Sustainable Procurement Expert & Nature Lover  Co-Founder of Donut Munich e.V. (iGr.)

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom

As an industrial design engineer, biomimicry practitioner, and experienced business developer deeply passionate about nature, patterns, and the principles of the circular economy, I'm excited to join the DEAL Community. With a background in industrial design and business development, I bring a unique perspective to the table, driven by a vision of integrating biomimicry, circular economy principles, and the Doughnut Economy framework into real-world applications. My journey has led me to believe that by uncovering the underlying patterns found in nature and physics, we can gain invaluable insights for navigating complex business challenges. I am convinced that these principles, when combined with the transformative potential of the circular economy, hold the key to creating regenerative business models and product life approaches. Drawing inspiration from the Doughnut Economy framework, I am passionate about reshaping our economic systems to operate within the ecological boundaries of our planet while meeting the needs of all individuals within society. By integrating biomimicry principles, which teach us to emulate nature's sustainable strategies, and circular economy principles, which aim to eliminate waste and promote resource efficiency, we can create innovative solutions that not only drive business success but also foster environmental stewardship and social equity. Joining this community, I am eager to collaborate with like-minded individuals who share my vision of implementing these principles into real-world practices. Together, let's harness the power of nature-inspired design, circular economy strategies, and the Doughnut Economy framework to pave the way for a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future. #IndustrialDesign #Biomimicry #CircularEconomy #DoughnutEconomy #Sustainability #BusinessDevelopment #RegenerativeDesign #PatternRecognition

Gosport, United Kingdom

Hello! I'm Moosa, teacher of economics, business, and mathematics. I'm also a proud alumnus of five global universities; the Universities of Salford, London, and Nottingham, Oxford Brookes University, and the American University of Sharjah. My topics of interest include , , , and  .

Beijing, China

Studying Creative Sustainability at Aalto University in Finland

Monterey, California, United States

I am passionate about educating others and acting on climate change solutions.  Economics and finance are key drivers of climate change and I am excited to learn about, and work with others, who want to build a thriving human community who lives within planetary boundaries and is inclusive to all.

Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain

Telecommunications Engineer, professor at Rey Juan Carlos University. I am involved in an ambicious project for transforming all the teaching in our school of engineering by introducing awareness about social and environmental sustainability all along the formation for engineers and architects.      

Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India

Fulbright-Nehru Student Researcher | University of Virginia '22 Aspiring Leaver who aims to give back more than what he’s taken.  Studying human choices and consumption, their consequences for material and moral well-being, and ultimately our relationship with The Earth. Exploring sustainable development through ecological and Buddhist economics lenses.    

Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden

I'm a traffic planner and active in different environmental associations. I believe traffic planning is an important piece of a sustainable economy because so many assumptions about the economy reflects themselves in traffic planning. How can we bring a just and equitable transport system where everyone gets the accessibility they need to meet their needs but also without disrupting the planetary boundaries. 

São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil

Engenheira Civil formada pela UNESP, cursa MBA em Gestão de negócios pela USP Esalq, já trabalhou no terceiro setor na área de educação (Fundação Lemann), e em empresas como coordenadora de pesquisa, gente e gestão (Qulture.Rocks e Humanizadas).  Facilitadora com Formação Art of Hosting, formação em Metodologia Design Thinking pela FIAP, formação de Design de Comunidades pelo Instituto Amuta e Facilitadora visual formada pela Design de Conversas.

Netherlands

As a Sustainability professional, deeply interested to get involved in this action lab.

Greece

I am founder of Jargon Buster, Financial and Business Development Advisor, Mentor, Certified Adult Trainer and I am actively engaged with financial literacy that contributes to financial well-being and work-life balance.   I support small and medium business owners to  become familiar with financial & operational management (financial planning, budgeting, business planning, costing) so as to get more confidence in financial and business procedures, and create the space to focus on business development. I cooperate with organizations and firms by trainings on financial literacy for work-life balance and personal finance management.  I love supporting entrepreneurship that leads to personal and professional growth, driven by sustainability and a positive impact on the people, the society, and the environment in which it is developed.  

Shanghai, China

I love selling sustainable ideas in life. I use plastic bags and recycable stuff embracing the belief humans are just visitors on earth.  There is a saying in Buddhism “菩萨畏因，众生畏果”. The meaning of this statement is: mortals are more concerned with the result, while Bodhisattvas are more concerned with the cause. These two different kinds of thinking will naturally lead to two different kinds of behavior: mortals will go to any lengths for the sake of results, while Bodhisattvas are only concerned with the reasonableness of their actions and care less about the results (which, of course, are usually good). Thus, each of human being should act after considerate thinking (causes), not only persuing short-term benefits (results).