ALMENDRA
A European podcast about democracy, innovation, and radical impact in complex times.
The hosts Merle Becker and Bernard Lecuivre speak with leaders from politics, science, culture, and civil society about how real change happens across levels: local, regional, national, European, and global. Not in soundbites, but in depth.
Almendra creates a space for thoughtful conversations on education, European sovereignty, democratic responsibility, and the question of how we govern transformation without losing our values.
A podcast for people who take responsibility seriously.
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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.
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