Aug 5, 2026
What if some of the capacities we long for aren't things we need to learn—but things we simply need to remember?
In this open-ended walking conversation, I join Ber-Henda Williams, a womanist cultural strategist, storyteller, and convener, to explore what nature can teach us about leadership, culture, intuition, awe, and the seasons of a human life.
Our conversation begins with formation—those quieter seasons when much is happening beneath the surface. From there, we wander through legacy, rites of passage, aging, the balance of the masculine and feminine, and what modern culture may have forgotten by losing touch with the natural milestones that once helped communities honor every stage of life.
Along the way, something unexpected emerged for me. As we talked about intuition, I realized that every living being already knows how to respond to the conditions around it. Trees know when to unfold. Bees know where to gather pollen. The living world continually senses, adapts, and responds.
If we are nature, perhaps intuition isn't something some people possess and others don't. Perhaps it's one of our oldest capacities—one we've become less practiced at hearing.
This conversation doesn't offer simple answers. Instead, it invites us to slow down long enough to notice the patterns that surround us, reconnect with awe, and consider what becomes possible when we remember that we, too, belong to the living world.
Sometimes the questions that stay with us are more valuable than the answers we hoped to find.
Resources Mentioned
- Hagitude by Sharon Blackie
- The NeverEnding Story (film)
- Priya Parker's work on gathering
- Tricia Hersey and The Nap Ministry
Connect with Ber-Henda Williams
Ber-Henda Williams is a womanist cultural strategist, storyteller, and convener whose work centers placemaking, storytelling, and communal care through Culture Shifters Unite.
Website: https://www.ber-hendawilliams.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berhenda/
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