How can we rethink systems to foster collaboration, sustainability, and creativity?
What role does storytelling play in systemic change and long-term transformation?

Alex Wolf is a visionary designer, strategist, and founder of Real Utopia, an organization dedicated to regenerative systems, transformative education, and storytelling for systemic change. Based in Berlin, Alex’s work bridges diverse fields, from journalism to policy, offering frameworks that inspire collaboration, long-term thinking, and holistic solutions to pressing global challenges. Fluent in multiple languages and rooted in multicultural experiences, Alex brings a unique ability to connect across cultures and disciplines.

In this episode, Alex shares her journey of navigating and challenging the extractive systems of our modern world. She discusses her work with nonprofits, policymakers, and journalists, focusing on co-designing strategies for systemic change. Alex dives into the importance of aligning organizational practices with values, the complexities of creating regenerative systems, and the need for radical imagination to envision a better future.

Listeners will gain insights into the challenges of working within—and pushing against—established systems, the art of crafting powerful narratives for change, and the delicate balance of sustaining hope, joy, and resilience while engaging in meaningful work. Whether you're interested in systems thinking, education, or how storytelling shapes movements, this episode is a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to create a truly sustainable world.