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TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
Discovering the Creative Spark in Italy
Join us as we travel to Italy to engage in hands-on artistic experiences, explore Renaissance traditions, and connect with local masters to ignite your personal creative spark.
Featuring a Renaissance-style Salon discussion with Dr. Piero Ferrucci in an historic Renaissance villa. Plus mural painting, private dining, and more.
Featuring a visit to a traditional sculpture studio in the Tuscan countryside. Learn from Marco Giannoni about the challenges of preserving a 300-year craft in the face of modern technology. Plus artisan-style dining, hands-on marble carving, and more.
Featuring a visit to master Renaissance painter Tanvi Pathari's Florence studio for intention setting and a guided painting lessonn to learn traditional Italian techniques. Plus seasonal Tuscan meals, deep conversation with a master artist, and more.
Featuring a private, hands-on culinary experience with a classically-trained chef to learn about traditional cooking techniques and explore modern flavors. Plus exploring Florence's art galleries, vibrant food markets, famous landmarks and more.
Featuring a hands-on workshop with a local psychologist to develop a personalized action plan for aligning creativity with authentic self and purpose as you return to daily life. Culminating with a scenic, rooftop meal overlooking Florence.
Workshops
Transformative Workshops for Growth and Discovery
Our workshops are designed to be immersive, expert-led experiences that encourage self-exploration through storytelling and cultural wisdom — without needing to pack your bag.
Expert Perspectives
Learn from multi-cultural experts as w explore core human truths and the ways they come to life in other cultures.
Deeper Analysis
Dive deeper into the 9 Pillars of Personal Growth, exploring topics like grit, gratitude, creativity, and purpose through a global point of view.
Interactive Experiences
Direct your questions to expert panelists and participate in guided discussions and interactive exercises.
Self-Paced Learning
Watch and revisit workshop recordings at any time as you explore and deepen your journey of personal growth.
Panel Discussions
Expert Led Panel Discussions
for Cultural Exchange & Connection
L36 panel discussions are vibrant, interactive conversations where global experts share powerful stories of cultural resilience and personal growth, inspiring actionable community impact.
Bridging Tradition and Innovation: Stories of Community Resilience and Personal Growth
June 21 at 10:00AM Central US
Dr. Mónica Berger González is a Guatemalan sociocultural anthropologist and medical anthropologist renowned for her work in intercultural health and indigenous knowledge systems. She leads the Unit of Medical Anthropology at the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala and serves as an associate researcher at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute. Her research focuses on transdisciplinary One Health approaches, integrating traditional Mesoamerican ethnomedicine with modern public health strategies.
As the founder and president of the Green Health Initiative, Dr. Berger González champions sustainable, plant-based health solutions rooted in indigenous practices. Her work emphasizes the importance of cultural humility and the co-creation of knowledge, aiming to bridge gaps between traditional healing and contemporary medicine. She has led over 25 projects addressing climate change adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and health equity in low-resource settings. Her contributions have been recognized by institutions like the Aspen Institute, where she is a Fellow of the Central America Leadership Initiative.
Dr. Nadia Al-Sakkaf is a Yemeni researcher and policy expert whose work bridges cultural heritage, digital innovation, and community empowerment. With a Ph.D. in Politics and a background in media and information systems, she brings a unique perspective to global efforts in democratic transitions, gender equality, and sustainable development.
She has served as Yemen’s first woman Minister of Information and was Editor-in-Chief of the Yemen Times for nearly a decade. Dr. Al-Sakkaf has worked with organizations including UNDP, IDRC, and DCAF on governance reform, localization strategies, and impact assessment in fragile settings. She also founded Yemen 21 Century Forum, a civil society platform supporting youth, women, and media freedom.
Her contributions to media integrity, peacebuilding, and inclusive leadership have earned her numerous international awards. These include the Business for Peace Award (Oslo), the Free Media Pioneer Award (International Press Institute, Vienna), and the Gebran Tueni Award for courageous journalism (WAN-IFRA and Annahar Foundation). She was named one of the BBC’s 100 Women Who Changed the World and was selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
About the Panel:
This inspiring conversation will explore powerful real-life stories and strategies from global experts who have successfully blended traditional wisdom with innovative practices to drive community resilience and personal growth. Rooted in L36’s core pillars—particularly Resilience, Service, and Creativity—the discussion will provide attendees with practical insights and actionable steps to foster positive change in their own lives and communities.
Panel Structure & Schedule:
Welcome & Introduction (10 Minutes)
Our moderator will introduce the L36 community and its foundational 9 Pillars, setting the stage for how traditional values can inform innovative approaches to personal development and community impact.
Community Solutions Spotlight (30 Minutes)
Hear from exceptional panelists, each showcasing compelling projects that merge traditional cultural practices with contemporary methods. They will discuss significant challenges they’ve faced and how their innovative solutions have fostered resilience and growth in their communities.
Overcoming Barriers: Panel Discussion (25 Minutes)
In this roundtable dialogue, panelists will discuss how the strategies and insights from their experiences can be adapted practically by attendees, emphasizing the L36 pillars such as Resilience, Gratitude, and Service. Expect meaningful discussions on actionable approaches for community engagement and personal growth.
Interactive Q&A / Audience Engagement (20 Minutes)
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions live or submit them in advance. Additionally, attendees will engage in brief, reflective exercises designed to identify immediate, practical steps they can apply personally or within their communities.
Actionable Takeaways (15 Minutes)
Each expert panelist will share clear, practical micro-steps and offer recommendations on how participants can actively contribute—such as volunteering, mentorship, skill-sharing, donations, or continued learning—accompanied by valuable resources and direct contact information.
Closing & Next Steps (5 Minutes)
Our moderator will summarize key insights and connect these back to the L36 pillars, encouraging attendees to continue their engagement through future panels, accountability groups, and volunteer initiatives.
Join us in this dynamic conversation to learn from powerful global stories, discover innovative ways to enhance community and personal resilience, and take away practical steps for immediate impact.
