Season 3 · Episode 29 · 30 Jan 2026
29 - Marina Cantacuzino
With Marina Cantacuzino
“"Forgiveness was a difficult subject, and people were inspired or affronted by it in equal measure. But I also knew it was potentially transformative, and some people I met along the way were so inspiring, and their stories were so hopeful in a time of despair".”
Reflections
Q1: Place
If we could do a flypast on any part of the world that is significant to you, which place, city or country would it be and why?
Romania
Q2: Life
Give us a glimpse into your life story so far with an emphasis on what you are doing currently?
Journalism, Red Cross and Oxfam, counter-narrative after Iraq War, collating stories about forgiveness and reconciliation.
Q3: Reset
Where on earth is your place or reset or re-charge?
Wild swimming in the Hampstead ponds in London
Q4: Wonder
What wonder of the natural world excites you the most?
The Heron
Q5: Hopefulness
What is your story of hopefulness (not your own) about a person, business or non-profit who are doing amazing things for the world?
Mina Smallman, the mother of two teenagers who were murdered in a random attack. With courage, dignity and clarity Mina drew attention to the fact that their deaths were not taken seriously because of the colour of their skin.
Q6: Insight
As we prepare to re-enter, what insight, wisdom or question would you like to share with us?
I’m so much happier embracing uncertainty, acknowledging that I don’t have everything figured out.
Location
Flyover
Romania
Guest
🇷🇴 London (UK)