Oneness Vs. the 1%
by Dr. Vandana Shiva
Presented by: Marisa Ortiz
Join Marisa Ortiz, Founder and Principal Consultant of Intercultural Talent, as she reviews Dr. Vandana Shiva’s seminal book, Oneness vs. the 1%: Shattering Illusions, Seeding Freedom (featuring a new epilogue on resisting the billionaire war on life).
Drawing on her extensive background facilitating and serving professionals remotely in over 45 countries and across 8-person international locations, alongside visionary leaders in various regional sectors, Marisa will lead an interactive exploration connecting Shiva’s critique of global monopolies directly to the workplace.
In Oneness vs. the 1%, Dr. Shiva explores the concept of top-down “philanthrocapitalism” and corporate empires enforce rigid monocultures—over food, technology, finance, and human relationship—at the expense of democratic diversity and ecological balance.
Marisa will translate Shiva’s core Gandhian principles—Swaraj (self-governance and agency), Swadeshi (local resilience and diversity), and Satyagraha (truth force and operational integrity)—into practical strategies that resist organizational uniformity, elevate global teams, and nourish sustainable workplace ecosystems.
Key Discussion Points:
Dismantling Corporate Monocultures (Swadeshi): Identify how standardized, top-down systems derail diversity, suppress authentic employee identity, and erode intercultural agility across global teams.
Reclaiming Autonomy & Real Work (Swaraj): Shift from centralized control to decentralized trust, empowering mission-driven leaders and local talent with true agency and ownership.
Leading with Truth & Operational Integrity (Satyagraha): Cultivate ethical alignment and psychological safety by resisting performative corporate policies in favor of real well-being and transparency.
Join us for an evening of reflection and connection over wine and cheese, in person or over zoom.
WHEN:
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Meet and Greet: 5:30 PM – 5:45 PM (US Central Time)
Presentation: 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM (US Central Time)
Meet Life Long Learners and Open Discussion:
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM (US Central Time)
WHERE (either):
In Person
CHRISTUS Heritage Hall, The Village at Incarnate Word
Braodway at Burr Road
San Antonio, TX 78209
or VIA ZOOM
Presentation:
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM (US Central Time)
**You must register to receive the Zoom Link**
You do not need to have read the book to attend the event.
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