Endorse Barbara Michaels - Performance Artist and Interfaith Minister
Barbara Ann Michaels, Jester of the Peace, brings a rare and essential gift to Masterminding EDEN: the power of humor to heal, connect, and inspire. Her work as a performance artist and interfaith minister uses laughter as a tool to unlock collaboration and resilience, making her a key contributor to designing a future where joy is a cornerstone of human experience.
With her extensive experience across corporate, cultural, and community contexts, Barbara can help us reframe challenges and build a world that celebrates our shared humanity.
If Barbara is someone you want to see working on a plan for a future you want to live in, give her your endorsement by pledging your support. Your commitment will ensure her unique voice shapes this visionary mastermind.
LinkedIn Profile URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesterofthepeace/
Bio
Barbara Ann Michaels, Jester of the Peace, is a
performance artist and interfaith minister who
uses humor for humanitarian purposes. She founded
HumorVille, an immersive pop-up town for humor and
wellness. An arts facilitator for over 30 years,
Ms. Michaels uses humor, art and love to bring out the best in
people, so they can bring out the best in each other. In this time
of increased loneliness and uncertainty, her projects promote shared
wellness, relief and reset, helping free people to move forward with
inspiration and collaboration.
She works across Corporate (AirBnB, Industrious,
ConnectMyApps), Conference (SXSW, Creative Problem Solving
Institute, Epic International Summit, Barcelona Change Days),
Cultural (Newark Museum of Art, Chashama, The Church Sag Harbor,
Global Play Brigade), Academic (Nantucket Island School of Design
and the Arts, Brown University, The Hive at Claremont College) and
Community (First Night Boston, Dance Parade NYC, Dragon and Phoenix
Retreat Hawaii) contexts. She is a corporate and academic trainer in
body language and humor.
Ms. Michaels is a graduate of Brown University, Massachusetts
College of Art and One Spirit Interfaith Seminary. She is also an
award winning wedding officiant, performing over
560 weddings, including costume and helicopter weddings and some of
the first legal same sex marriages in New York State. She is an
Ambassador of the Global Play Brigade and a proud member of the
World Experience Organization. Her mission is to put humor back in
the medicine cabinet for generations to come.
- Systems Group Chosen: Art, Culture, and Community Builders
- Professional Title: Experience Designer, Performing Artist, Interfaith Minister, Teaching Artist, Facilitator, Clown
- Scholarship Requested: None
- Honorarium Requested: 3,000
- Weeks Planning to Attend: Full Month (Summer 2026)
Our Funding Commitment
We’re rallying to sponsor participants for Masterminding EDEN, a 30-day mastermind in Summer 2026, and your support is key. If we don’t raise the full sponsorship amount, the participant will have the option to cover the remaining balance themselves to attend. Should they opt not to, all contributions will be fully refunded to you, or you may choose to redirect your donation to another participant. If the sponsored individual cannot attend for any reason, your pledge will be refunded in full. Your contribution is secure—whether it fuels this journey or returns to you, we’re committed to transparency and impact. Thank you for joining us!
Masterminding EDEN – Designing a Regenerative Future
In our rapidly evolving world, the challenges of climate change, social fragmentation, and resource depletion demand bold, innovative solutions. Masterminding EDEN is our answer—a pioneering initiative to design, simulate, gamify and build the first regenerative, self-sustaining village. Think of it as a modern-day "ark," a living, adaptable community model that not only protects its inhabitants from environmental disasters but also actively restores and regenerates our planet. With what is on the horizon we are going to need a network of such places around the world. And we can utilize what we learn to inform and retrofit existing cities, towns and communities.
This summer, 300 experts will gather in Switzerland for a month-long, hands-on, collective intelligence initiative to develop a practical, scalable blueprint for human habitation in the face of global crises.
This isn’t just talk—it’s action. We’re bringing together some
of the brightest minds from across disciplines to collaboratively
design the future of civilization.
We are inviting attendees from ALL systems, including:
🏙 Urban Planning, Permaculture, Smart City Solutions, Closed
Loop Systems
🏗 Architecture, Structural & Civil Engineering
⚡ Energy Systems
💧 Water & Air Management
🌱 Food Systems & Regenerative Agriculture
♻️ Resource Management, Recycling & Manufacturing
🚄 Transportation, Mobility & Logistics
🤖 AI, Robotics, IT & Communication
🔗 Blockchain Technology, Resource Logistics & Governance
💰 Monetary Systems, Economics & Regenerative Finance
⚖️ Law, Safety, Security & Emergency Services
❤️ Whole Human Health & Wellness
📚 Education, Childcare & Elder Care
🌍 Environmental Science, Climate, Ecosystem Restoration, Space
& Earth Observation
🎭 Art, Culture & Community Building
🧙♂️ Indigenous Wisdom Keepers & Spiritual Teachers
🧠 Polymaths, Sensemakers & Systems Thinkers
🎮 Simulation & Gamification
🛠 Event Crew & Facilitators
If YOU or someone YOU KNOW is ready to co-create a future where
humans thrive in harmony with nature, visit
mastermindingeden.com
to learn more and get involved.
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How It Works
The funds raised in this campaign will directly support the realization of Masterminding EDEN by sponsoring the attendance of this campaigns organizer or their stated beneficiary. Funds will cover the costs of our intensive, month-long mastermind event in Summer 2026—a collaborative lab where brilliant minds from across disciplines will come together to map out the future of sustainable urban design. This is not just about creating a physical structure; it’s about developing a transformative model for regenerative cities that can be implemented globally.
Campaigns have a fixed goal and take "pledge payments". If the campaign collects enough pledges to reach or exceed the goal, your pledge will be converted to a contribution and the funds will be transferred to Masterminding EDEN to pay for the campaign beneficiary to attend. If the goal is not reached or the event is cancelled for any reason, your pledge will be cancelled i.e. no funds are collected and the obligation to pay is removed.
Why Your Support Matters
Every contribution is an investment in a future where innovative science meets responsible stewardship. By supporting this person to attend Masterminding EDEN, you’re helping to:
- Bridge cutting-edge research in environmental science, engineering, and urban design with practical, time-tested ecological practices.
- Empower a network of visionaries dedicated to creating cities that protect and enrich both human life and the natural world.
- Establish a replicable framework for building regenerative, self-sustaining communities around the globe.
Join Us
If you believe in a future where our cities can be sanctuaries of innovation, resilience, and environmental restoration, we invite you to learn more, share our vision, and support our community members. Together, we can design and build a new paradigm for urban living—a regenerative, self-sustaining city that serves as a model for a brighter, more sustainable future for all!
Thank you for your commitment to positive change.
Highlights
See all activity1For more detailed information, check out the video meeting from February 20th, 2025
What is the cost to participate?
$2,500USD per week or $8,000USD per month cover's participant's base costs. Some participants have requested an honorarium above that amount in order to meet their needs and take the time off of work to attend.
Where is the event held?
At Jungfrau Park, Interlaken Switzerland
