planting seeds of life
To inspire a cultural shift towards a more regenerative way of life, where we embrace change, see "waste" as an opportunity for renewal, and understand ourselves as interconnected parts of a larger ecosystem – both within and around us – cultivating courageous, playful, and responsible stewardship.
I AM Dara Morgana
is a passionate author, keynote speaker, facilitator, and multidisciplinary artist based in Portugal. With extensive experience in immersive theater, performance art, and regenerative practices, Dara brings a unique blend of creativity, resilience, and transformation to her work. She has worked on various productions, facilitated numerous workshops, and contributed to significant events like regional Burning Man festivals and Synesthesia.
“I believe in the transformative power of meaning-making and narrative shifting, as well as the pursuit of our own personal legends - the non-negotiable contracts we make with ourselves.”
dara creates
Immersive, interdisciplinary art that invites transformation through play and interaction.
dara produces
Dynamic, creative spaces that foster connection, growth, and artistic realization.
dara writes
Reflective, heartfelt words on regeneration, courage, and the creative journey.
dara speaks
Inspiring talks that transform challenges into creative possibilities for growth.
TedX
Inhabit Yourself
Inhabit Yourself
“How do we inhabit ourselves when facing challenges? What if, like in nature's composting process, our difficulties could become fertile soil for growth? In this TEDx talk, I explore how nature's wisdom can transform our relationship with challenge, offering a framework for both personal and systemic change.
Through personal story and practical metaphor, discover how creative resilience can turn our 'trauma-lands' into fertile ground for new possibilities
past dates
Speaker at Ted X Erfurt
15 November 2024
My Loves,
I am so excited to share with you that on November 15th, I will be giving a TEDx talk! This feels like such a beautiful opportunity to speak from the heart about the themes that have been weaving through my life and work—creative resilience, regeneration, and the power of imagination to transform challenges into growth.
More details will come soon, but for now, mark your calendars and save the date. Here’s to courage, creativity, and embracing the aliveness of each moment!
With love and gratitude,
Dara
The Seedlings Tour
SEEDLING Tour: Cultivating Resilience and Creativity
A Journey of Regeneration and Connection
During November 2024, the methodology 'From Trauma-land to Compost-land' traveled across Europe, taking root in diverse communities. Through workshops, creative sessions, and collective experiences in Portugal, Spain, Austria, Copenhagen, Zurich and Germany,we explored how nature's wisdom can guide personal and systemic transformation.
Each stop became a living laboratory, where participants discovered new ways of inhabiting challenges and transforming them into opportunities for growth.
01/11 Traditional Dream Factory (TDF), Portugal
08/11 Makers Space, Barcelona
15/11 TedX, Erfurt
21/11 The Lighthouse, Copenhagen
30/11 Ilutron, Copenhagen
27 - 29/11 ReFi BCN Hackaton, Barcelona
Performance at Synesthesia
30 August 2024
SYNESTHESIA is the prodigal child from a lineage of uniquely-curated gatherings that began in French castles and now find their home in a permanent HQ. The program is hybrid professionally produced & co-created.
Performance & Production Assistant at Gathering of the Tribes
11 - 15 September 2024
A co-created conference & festival bringing together impact entrepreneurs, change makers, activists and community builders across ecosystems. A festival to celebrate the regenerative ecosystem and to connect for action.
Invited artist via the Eternal Forest.
WILD CHILD of the Universe
The book delves into the multifaceted concept of freedom, exploring its various dimensions and implications in society. It examines historical perspectives, personal narratives, and philosophical insights that illuminate the struggle for autonomy and self-determination. Through thought-provoking essays and engaging stories, readers are invited to reflect on the significance of freedom in their own lives and the broader world around them.
Collaborations
Gaianet https://www.gaianet.earth/
The Garden Lab https://labs.thegarden.pt/
Traditional Dream Factory (TDF) https://www.traditionaldreamfactory.com/
The Gathering of the Tribes https://the-gathering.earth/
Eternal Forest https://eternalforest.earth/