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Kulsum Shadab Wahab

Out of the Clouds · 28 Sep 2026

Kulsum Shadab Wahab

On dignity, healing beyond survival, and building on courage, not sympathy

In this episode of Out of the Clouds, host Anne Mühlethaler welcomes Kulsum Shadab Wahab, a Bangalore-based philanthropist and social entrepreneur, Executive Director of the Hothur Foundation and founder of Ara Lumiere. Kulsum has dedicated her life to empowering women who have survived acid attacks.

Bianca Barratt

The Mettā Interview · 14 Sep 2026

Bianca Barratt

How do I make sure I'm living up to my full potential?

In this episode, Le Trente founder and host Anne V. Mühlethaler welcomes Bianca Barratt, a journalist and writer with over a decade in the British media, five of them as a Forbes Senior Contributor, with bylines in Vogue, The Sunday Times, Cosmopolitan, the BBC and the Evening Standard.

April Dávila

The Mettā Interview · 12 Jul 2026

April Dávila

What is the value of narrative story in our society?

In this episode, Anne welcomes author and writing coach April Dávila, a fourth-generation Californian who helps aspiring writers write more and suffer less, and whom Anne first met at the Zoom closing ceremony of the mindfulness teacher training they took together with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.

Dr. Paule Valery Joseph

Out of the Clouds · 17 Jun 2026

Dr. Paule Valery Joseph

On the Cinderella sense, chemosensory science and making smell and taste count

In this episode of Out of the Clouds, host Anne Mühlethaler welcomes Dr. Paule Valery Joseph: nurse scientist, clinician, entrepreneur, writer and 2025 Guggenheim Fellow.

Saskia Wheeler

Out of the Clouds · 4 May 2026

Saskia Wheeler

On neuroaesthetics, being wired for beauty, and closing the gap between intention and felt experience

Saskia Wheeler is a strategist and researcher working at the intersection of neuroscience and design, translating cognitive and sensory science into frameworks that guide how creative work is felt and experienced.

Melissa Dishell

The Mettā Interview · 21 Apr 2026

Melissa Dishell

Where am I in all of this?

In this episode, Anne welcomes one of her dearest friends: Melissa Dishell — LA native, former professional hip hop dancer, and founder of a boutique entertainment company she has been building for nearly three decades.

Caitlin Krause

Out of the Clouds · 14 Apr 2026

Caitlin Krause

On creative brightness, digital thriving, and the call for more play

In this episode of Out of the Clouds, host Anne Mühlethaler welcomes back Caitlin Krause for their second conversation. Caitlin is a globally recognised experience designer, educator, author and founder of MindWise, whose work spans digital wellbeing, immersive design, contemplative practice and creative expression.

Lucia Dami

The Mettā Interview · 30 Mar 2026

Lucia Dami

How do I stop hiding my creative and spiritual voice?

In this episode, host Anne V. Mühlethaler welcomes Lucia Dami, artist, tarot reader and creator of The Light in the Dark Oracle

Oana Budica

The Mettā Interview · 8 Mar 2026

Oana Budica

How do we stay aligned with what truly matters in order to create the life we are dreaming of?

In this episode, Le Trente founder and host Anne V. Mühlethaler welcomes Oana Budica, a Chinese medicine physician, acupuncturist, and herbal medicine practitioner based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Katia Dayan Vladimirova

Out of the Clouds · 7 Mar 2026

Katia Dayan Vladimirova

On degrowth, the bubble of fast fashion and the creativity of constraint

In this episode of Out of the Clouds, host Anne V. Mühlethaler welcomes Katia Dayan Vladimirova, a senior sustainability policy expert with almost fifteen years of research experience at the intersection of fashion, policy, and social change.

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