ALMENDRA

Meet the hosts

Merle Becker and Bernard Lecuivre are the voices behind Almendra, a European podcast exploring how storytelling, education and innovation can drive social and environmental transformation, leading to a system change.

Merle Becker is a German multilingual journalist, moderator and founder of MERLE Community, based in Brussels. She works at the intersection of democracy, sustainability and impact, guiding conversations that connect policy, purpose and people across Europe. Her work focuses on creating spaces where words lead to measurable change.

Bernard Lecuivre is a Belgian transformation expert and founder of Coeos Transformation. With over 15 years of experience leading complex digital and organisational change programmes across healthcare, technology, and humanitarian sectors, he helps organisations align people, processes, and technology. His approach combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, fostering collaboration, adoption, and lasting impact.

Together, Merle and Bernard bring journalistic insight and transformation expertise to thoughtful conversations with changemakers from across Europe: voices shaping the future through action, innovation, and hope.