Welcome to Open Vision®, a space where forward-thinking and cross-cultural leadership are championed.

Podcast

Welcome to Open Vision®, a space where forward-thinking and cross-cultural leadership are championed. This podcast series is a beacon for those seeking to understand how positive impact can be made.

We believe in democratizing the essentials in impact strategy, offering a transparent and in-depth exploration of future forward leadership practices, drawing insights from conversations with leaders and renowned brands.

The goal is simple: to inspire businesses and (emerging) leaders to create a brighter future for people & planet. Providing the keys to visionary leadership and impactful business strategies.

Join us on a journey where we explore the dynamic intersection of leadership, innovation, environmental and social impact. Discover how businesses can purposefully drive positive change in our ever-evolving world.

The host

^{Your host, Maryama Marong, is the owner & strategic innovation & impact lead at bend & stretch consulting. She has over a decade of professional experience. Trained at INSEAD, she has led numerous innovation & impact initiatives and projects for corporate businesses and organizations.}

^{Maryama brings firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities of future forward leadership. She sits down with leaders of tomorrow to discuss impact, legacy, and pathways towards a better future.}

“Open Vision started from a simple but urgent question: what stories do we need right now?”

I kept meeting leaders and founders who felt that the old ways were no longer sufficient, yet were quietly working on what comes next. Their thinking gave me hope. It offered strategic depth, long-term perspective and a different kind of leadership than the dominant narratives we often hear. I wanted to make those stories visible and share the insights that help us imagine and shape the future more consciously.

Through my work as a strategic advisor and innovation manager, I support leaders and teams in exploring new directions, designing meaningful strategies and translating complex challenges into concrete initiatives. I operate at the intersection of strategy, innovation, leadership and collaboration, often in contexts where clarity is needed but not yet obvious.

The podcast reflects the same way of working. As a host and moderator, I create space for conversations that go beyond quick answers. I ask questions that invite reflection, connection and shared understanding. Whether in podcast conversations, leadership sessions or public dialogues, my role is to help people move from exchange to direction.

I am often invited into complex, multi-stakeholder and ecosystem settings, where progress depends on alignment, trust and shared purpose. What connects all my work, including Open Vision, is the intention to bring structure to ambiguity, connect perspectives and translate long-term vision into action.

At its core, the podcast is about connection. Between people, ideas and futures that are still emerging.

Prologue

Join Maryama and her guests as they delve into real stories, real impact, and the quest for a brighter tomorrow.

Listen to the Prologue to learn more about Open Vision®.

Our global audience

Our audience is global and reaches us through Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Podimo, YouTube and openvision.space. Take a look at the infographic below to learn more about our audience.

The episodes

Art and Sustainability: The World We Shape with Juliette Vartikar – OPENVISION.SPACE

Art shapes how we see the world and the world we create together. In this episode, Juliette Vartikar, Founder of ArtSustainability and Director of Sustainable Investment at a multinational bank in asset management, explores the power of art to inspire insight and responsibility, and why the art industry must take sustainability seriously.Click here to view Ice Watch by Olafur Eliasson; a powerful reminder that art can make the invisible visible, and turn awareness into presence.