Christina Korp- she’s known as the Astronaut Wrangler- astronaut manager, space advisor, founder of SPACE For a Better World and the president of Purpose Entertainment. For ten years she managed Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin and launched his foundations.

Christina Korp—shares how a chance job with Buzz Aldrin ignited her mission to translate space for everyone and help us all aim higher.

Contact: Website: https://christinakorp.com/ Instagram: @Xtina_Korp

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In this intimate conversation, Annie—an Ecuadorian-born organizational psychologist, consultant, and mindset mentor—shares how a career in corporate behavior and team building evolved into purpose-driven leadership and healing work. She explains why the Birkman Method became a cornerstone of her early practice, how the question “Where does it hurt?” reveals a leader’s growth edge, and how integrating purpose (the Big Why) shifts companies beyond profits toward meaningful outcomes.

Annie opens up about panic and anxiety attacks, cancer (early 2000s), losing her savings in 2016, divorce, an earthquake, and starting over in the U.S. at 50—and how faith, hope, daily practices, and community helped her rebuild. She also demystifies quantum healing (breath, intention, and heart coherence), and the art-as-meditation process she now co-facilitates with Loli and filmmaker Maclovia Martel in the I AM workshops and retreats. Themes of flow, frequency, values, and team synergy run throughout, with practical insight for C-suite leaders and anyone navigating reinvention.

If you’re curious about blending science, leadership, spirituality, and creativity—this one’s for you.

Topics we explore

• Organizational psychology → purpose-driven leadership (the Big Why)
• Birkman Method insights: behavior, needs, and stress responses
• From victimhood to winner mindset (resilience & reframing)
• Quantum healing basics (breath, intention, heart frequency)
• Art as mindful practice for leaders & teams (finding flow)
• Rebuilding after loss: hope, faith, and starting over at 50
• Team design, values alignment, and conflict as blocked flow

About I AM Workshops & Retreats Co-created by Annie, Loli, and Maclovia—integrating behavior science, healing modalities, and creative expression to help individuals and organizations clarify purpose, regulate stress, and manifest aligned action.

Welcome to I AM Conversations, a transformative series designed to inspire self-discovery and ignite your creative spirit — hosted by Anna Maria Dávalos, Maria Lanas, and Maclovia Martell.

Today’s guest is Maria Lanas, an artist, co-founder of the I AM Conversations podcast and workshops, and creative visionary behind Projekt Postcard and the Space for Art Foundation.

In this heartfelt episode, Maria shares her journey of bridging art, technology, and healing — from transforming silence into connection during an art exhibit in Croatia, to inspiring children to tell their stories through creativity, and ultimately sending their artwork to space.

Through stories of courage, compassion, and innovation, Maria shows how art can spark mindfulness, emotional healing, and neuroplasticity — nurturing both heart and brain.

Join us as we explore: 🎨 The healing process behind her “Infusions” series 🌍 Building empathy through global classroom exchanges 🧠 How creativity strengthens focus, resilience, and emotional balance 🚀 From Projekt Postcard to Space for Art and Postcards to Space 💫 The deeper message behind the I AM Workshops — learning to reconnect with purpose and possibility

✨ Where this episode was created: Washington, DC · San Diego, CA · Croatia

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