The Interbeing Project

The Interbeing Project


A philosophical concept and practice with Buddhist roots, "Interbeing" underscores the interconnectedness and interdependence of all elements of existence. It actualizes through ethical living, mindfulness, and compassionate actions. It is analogous to “Ubuntu”, an ancient African phrase popularized by Archbishop Tutu: “I am a person through other people. My humanity is tied to yours. I am who I am because of who you are.”


Our mission is to empower and inspire business leaders through ideas and actions rooted in the philosophy of Interbeing, fostering a global culture of interconnectedness and mutual growth. Through our content and marketing, change agents and decision-makers will be moved to build bridges that enable a new level of global good.


A philosophical concept and practice with Buddhist roots, "Interbeing" underscores the interconnectedness and interdependence of all elements of existence. It actualizes through ethical living, mindfulness, and compassionate actions. It is analogous to “Ubuntu”, an ancient African phrase popularized by Archbishop Tutu: “I am a person through other people. My humanity is tied to yours. I am who I am because of who you are.”


Our mission is to empower and inspire business leaders through ideas and actions rooted in the philosophy of Interbeing, fostering a global culture of interconnectedness and mutual growth. Through our content and marketing, change agents and decision-makers will be moved to build bridges that enable a new level of global good.


A philosophical concept and practice with Buddhist roots, "Interbeing" underscores the interconnectedness and interdependence of all elements of existence. It actualizes through ethical living, mindfulness, and compassionate actions. It is analogous to “Ubuntu”, an ancient African phrase popularized by Archbishop Tutu: “I am a person through other people. My humanity is tied to yours. I am who I am because of who you are.”


Our mission is to empower and inspire business leaders through ideas and actions rooted in the philosophy of Interbeing, fostering a global culture of interconnectedness and mutual growth. Through our content and marketing, change agents and decision-makers will be moved to build bridges that enable a new level of global good.

2025 Season Guests

Axel Levry

Axel Levry

Axel Levry

Senior Technologist, T-Mobile

Senior Technologist, T-Mobile

Senior Technologist, T-Mobile

Emi Kamemoto

Emi Kamemoto

Emi Kamemoto

Senior Manager, Disney

Senior Manager, Disney

Senior Manager, Disney

Dr. Vijay Pendakur

Dr. Vijay Pendakur

Dr. Vijay Pendakur

Author, The Alchemy of Talent

Author, The Alchemy of Talent

Author, The Alchemy of Talent

Dr. JaNay Queen Nazaire

Dr. JaNay Queen Nazaire

Dr. JaNay Queen Nazaire

Co-founder, Blk Grvty

Co-founder, Blk Grvty

Co-founder, Blk Grvty

William Tzou

William Tzou

William Tzou

Former VP of Fusheng Group

Former VP of Fusheng Group

Former VP of Fusheng Group

Bridget Coulter Cheadle

Bridget Coulter Cheadle

Bridget Coulter Cheadle

Founder, Blackbird Collective

Founder, Blackbird Collective

Founder, Blackbird Collective

Dr. Jonathan Reichental

Dr. Jonathan Reichental

Dr. Jonathan Reichental

CEO, Human Future

CEO, Human Future

CEO, Human Future

Anna Mok

Anna Mok

Anna Mok

Founder, Ascend

Sr. Managing Director, Deloitte Touche

Founder, Ascend

Sr. Managing Director, Deloitte Touche

Founder, Ascend

Sr. Managing Director, Deloitte Touche

Kiana Patterson

Kiana Patterson

Kiana Patterson

Investor & VC

Investor & VC

Investor & VC

…and more to come!

…and more to come!

…and more to come!

The Hosts

Charlene Yu Vaughn

Charlene Vaughn is the CEO of The Algonquin Group.

A former executive at Time Warner, Vaughn works with top brands like Samsung, Toshiba, and investment firms to orchestrate US-Asia joint ventures and partnerships. She is a highly sought-after venture advisor and investor.

Ivan H. Lee

Ivan Lee solves generational challenges for generational organizations by creating environments where people can bring their best to work.

Lee has led talent development and inclusion teams at Apple, T-Mobile, Elastic, and AmeriCorps and currently consults with Fortune 500 and high-growth organizations on culture and performance.

Lead with Interbeing

Lead with Interbeing

Join visionary leaders exploring the power of interconnectedness in business and beyond. Listen now or inquire to collaborate.