Grokkist Press
Reading Room
Written close to the experience, while it is still happening: dispatches, diaries, recaps and first explorations.
WonderUnfolding RealmEntangled Vale
What does it mean to think deeply and live freely in an age of distraction? Philosopher Jon Burmeister reflects on his journey from analytical rigour to embodied integration, exploring whole-person education, the history of ideas, and reclaiming attention in a fragmented world.
Less aloneUnfolding RealmEntangled Vale
Kendra is the founder of empathy-driven marketing consultancy Raveloe+Co, which helps mission-driven organisations to find their voice and share their story authentically. We discuss empathy, effective storytelling, and balancing creativity with commercial interests without compromising your values.
Less aloneUnfolding RealmSoma Isles
Brittany is a silversmith, non-traditional educator, and the creative force behind Full Desert Weirdo. Together we rethink the edges of normalcy, illuminating how our quirkiest traits not only shape an ever-changing personal identity but also hold the potential to remake the world around us.
Less aloneUnfolding RealmWild Margin
Christopher hosts and produces the internationally-awarded "Life as A.." podcast, helping people find professional career ideas and business pathways by exploring jobs from around the world. We discuss the interplay between career and identity and the pursuit of purpose-driven work.
GroundedEntangled Vale
Beneath the surface lies the network that sustains us—a reminder from the sequoias that true resilience balances towering individuality with the power of interdependence.
Less aloneUnfolding RealmEntangled Vale
Lawrence Yeo is a writer, illustrator, storyteller, and the creator of 'More To That', an illustrated long form blog that delves deeper into the things that make us who we are. We discuss the role of confidence, gratitude, uncertainty and many other practicalities of pursuing a creative life.
Surprise meMaker's Forge
Educate with the baggage of the institutional framework, or with the baggage of the algorithm? The stuffy mansion, or the Wild West? How to choose; how to escape from the double-bind?
Move meUnfolding RealmSoma Isles
Amanda Nicole is a liriodendress, a human embodiment of the tulip poplar tree. We discuss her journey of reconnecting with nature, listening to the wisdom of plants, and exploring alternative ways of knowing in her pursuit of heart-centred living.
ImagineUnfolding RealmMaker's Forge
Trudi Boatwright is an experiential designer, facilitator, and creative who specialises in play. We discuss how purposeful play fosters connection, innovation, and psychological safety in life and the workplace.
GroundedUnfolding RealmSoma Isles
Lalith Gunaratne is a parent, entrepreneur, and educator on mindful leadership. We discuss Lalith’s mindfulness journey, his experience starting a solar energy business, and how his approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion training is informed by mindfulness and personal integrity.
GroundedSoma Isles
The wind and waves bring me back to my “shoes-off” self—unburdened by social armour. In the Grokkist Network, I hope we create this same freedom: a place to let go, breathe, and simply be.
ImagineUnfolding RealmEntangled Vale
Dr Colleen Kelley is a chemist and the creator and founder of Kids’ Chemical Solutions, a comic-book based chemistry curriculum that aims to transform chemistry education through imagination and play. We discuss Colleen's mission to make chemistry more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.