One Young World
Interviewed by Marisa Drew
First Published: November 2019
Scilla Elworthy gave an inspiring talk to the One Young World Ambassadors gathered in Westminster, London on 25 October. Here she shares her tips for effective and connected leadership in the wake of the One Young World 2019 Summit.
The Ahimsa Project
Interviewed by Red Elephant
First Published: June 2019
An interview conducted by Red Elephant that looks at what inspired Scilla to get into peace work, what inspired the peace model outlined in The Business Plan for Peace, and what backlash Scilla has received from the work she does.
Byline Times
Interviewed by Stephen Colegrave
First Published: June 2019
Scilla was interviewed by Stephen Colegrave ahead of the July 2019 BY-LINE Festival. The article captures the essence of decades of work on peace-building and outlines the key strategies put forward in The Business Plan for Peace. It also highlights the importance of utilising the power of women in conflict prevention and the creation of peace.
The Moon Magazine
Interviewed by Leslee Goodman
First Published: May 2019
Scilla was the featured interview of the month, for the May 2019 edition of Moon Magazine. She was interviewed by Leslee Goodman who asked pertinent questions around how gender influences the type of power we see prevalent in the world today, as well as discussing what Scilla describes as “inner power” – a power that has integrity and is immune from corruption.
Global Ecovillage Network
Interviewed by Robin Alfred
First Published: February 2019
Robin Alfred from the Global Ecovillage Network did a lively interview with Scilla for the “Power of Community Summit” to help raise collective consciousness in a climate-changing world.
The whole Summit took place from February 1-10, 2019 and there were amazing speakers in three conversations per day shared live and discussed worldwide on multiple platforms.
The Brotherhood Community
Interviewed by Robert Schwenkler
First Published: February 2019
Scilla was honoured to be featured as a guest on the Visionary Leadership Podcast, where she and Robert Schwenkler spoke in depth about How to Get Senior-Level Nuclear Weapons Policy Makers to Talk to One Another. Robert and Scilla talked about how fear is a driving force for people, about the power of listening in resolving conflict, why women’s involvement in Peace is important and the results of bringing nuclear weapons policy makers together.
Voices of Meltingpot: Scilla Elworthy
First Published: January 2018
Whilst in the Czech Republic during the summer 2018, Scilla was interviewed by the brilliant people who organised the MELTINGPOT Festival in Ostrava. In this interview Scilla explains the essence of Business Plan for Peace in 4 minutes.
The Interdependent: Quantum Creatives
Interview with Jenny Elissen
First Published: November 2018
These remarkable people create Giant Leaps. Each of them pursues a courageous new reality. Enjoy!
Kindsight 101: What Nuclear Weapons Negotiations Taught Dr. Scilla Elworthy about Bullying in Schools
Interview with Morgane Michael
First Published: October 2018
Worldwide FM
First Broadcast: 21 September 2018
Felix Buxton is a composer, music producer and a member of Grammy and Brit Award winning dance act Basement Jaxx.
Felix celebrates International Peace Day with guests including actress Juliet Rylance, Peace Builder Dr Scilla Elworthy and a live phone-in from Ahmad Fawzi, former Communication Adviser and Chief Spokesperson for the High Commissioner for Refugees.
Awakin Calls
Interviewed by Pavi Mehta
First Published: August 2018
Scilla enjoyed an interview with Pavi Mehta from Awakin Calls where she answered questions about what makes her come alive, pivotal turning points in her life, acts of kindness and bucket lists. Click on the link below to read and listen to the interview.
Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy (CFFP)
First Published: August 2018
Interview with Kristina Lunz, Co-founder of the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy. At the CFFP they seek to highlight those around the world who are working to promote gender equality and challenge the status quo. The people they interview occupy many different roles within NGOs, foreign policy, and charities, among many. Aside from their impressive careers, the interviewees are feminist actors with a wealth of advice.
The Peace Building Postcast Ep. 031
Interview by Susan Coleman
Published: June 2018
Peace as the Business of the Future
First Published: 21 June 2018
Sawssan Abou-Zahr is a Lebanese journalist, editor and consultant. Sawssan is Peace Direct’s Local Peacebuilding Expert in Lebanon. Below is a link to a blog she has written on The Business Plan for Peace – Building a World Without War.
With Felix Buxton (Basement Jaxx) with Jeremy Gilley, Dr. Scilla Elworthy, Rainer Nolvak and Arrey Obenson
First broadcast: 22 March 2018
Femme-Summit, Chile
First Published: June 2018
Scilla spoke about the tools for peace and conflict mediation at the Femme Summit in Majadas de Pirque, Chile in January 2018. She was also interviewed with questions such as “What’s the most important conversation you’ve ever had?” and “How important is your ability to collaborate?” Click below link to hear the short interview.
Paula Magazine, Chile
First Published: December 2017
Laura Storm Podcast: Cracks of Light – Leadership for a Thriving World
Is peace really possible? Is there a business plan for peace? How can we all help reduce conflict in our workplace, community, home and even inside ourselves? What is the role of our ego in conflict-situations and arguments? How can I find my true path in life and reconnect with my own inner guidance system? These are some of the questions we will answer in Episode 5 with three-times Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Dr. Scilla Elworthy.
WorldsApaRT
Filmed: October 2017
An old Latin adage goes that if you want peace, prepare for war. Deterring or countering aggression through the use of force is part of human instinct, the one that, when indulged righteously, often leads to barbaric waste of humanity. What will it take for the world to adopt the prepare-for-peace instead of prepare-for-war approach? To discuss this, Oksana is joined by Scilla Elworthy, Founder of the Oxford Research Group.
“Voices of Faith” in the Vatican, Rome
Filmed: March 2017
Dr Scilla Elworthy, Founder of Peace Direct and Rising Women, Rising World, speaks about the challenges faced by humanity and the importance of fostering feminine intelligence to bring peace to the world.
Global Social Change Summit 2017 – the comprehensive practical guide for women citizens in 2017.
Filmed: February 2017
The – Go – To – Place for Societal Change 2017. Compilation of expertise, ideas and practical know how on how to move from Inner Purpose-to Outer Impact-to Social Change. Leading experts and change makers from the area of human evolution, consciousness and societal transformation.
International Public Policy Review
First Published: January 2016
After her lecture at UCL in December 2015, Scilla made time for an interview with International Public Policy Review. Scilla and Alex spoke about social entrepreneurship, the power of social media and the relevance of autheticity and real stories to be heard. Read the full interview here.
University of Oxford
Recorded: September 2015
Iran Review
Interview with Kourosh Ziabari
First Published: July 2015
“On the final day of the Global Media Forum 2015 and while I had only a couple of hours to pack my luggage and depart from Bonn to Frankfurt and catch my return flight to Tehran, I got the chance to talk to a leading British peace-worker and women rights activist for a 15-minute interview for Iran Review.” Read the full interview here.
Deutsche Welle
First Published: June 2015
In her book “Pioneering the Possible,” Scilla Elworthy seeks to empower readers to be agents of change. Elworthy, a keynote speaker at the Global Media Forum, talks to Deutsche Welle about consciousness, inner power and values.
The Shift Network Production: Bridging the Personal and the Political
Interview with Andrew Harvey
Filmed: March 2015
Virgin Unite
Interview with Madeleine Lewis
First Published: October 2014
Scilla chats to Virgin Unite about peace, possibility and power. And what happened when Richard Branson and Peter Gabriel called her up… Read the full interview with Virgin Unite here.
Conscious TV: Interview with Iain McNay
Scilla Elworthy: My Life – Transformation Through Listening
Filmed: March 2013
Talkworks Films
Filmed: May 2010
Leading experts and policymakers talk about the global effort to free the world of nuclear threats in the 21st century. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu in conversation with Niwano Peace Prize laureate Dr Scilla Elworthy about nuclear weapons, nuclear disarmament and trust.