In the rain of rising geopolitics, with climate change as thunder storm on the horizon, we lost our old selves and are unable to find our new ones. We struggle with feelings of anxiety, anger, and uncertainty about what to do.
I write these lines because I know that many ambitious young people, who have the potential to shape our future, struggle with this. And I write these lines because there are moments when I feel exactly like that, too.
I was bored with mainstream future scenarios, which all felt the same: grey and greedy. I thought, 'what could both give us hope and show a realistic way out?' And found the answer: A story. Of what is. And what can be.
The two main characters embody struggles we face. I named them Cheeky Child (Cheeky C) and Great Grandmother (Great G). They are on a journey, a journey through the risks and uncertainties of life. And "sick" finance, the current "lifeblood" of our productive systems. The question now is, how to make it healthy? As a political science enthusiast, I underpin my ideas with verified scientific findings and direct personal experiences.
So, in a nutshell:
MY MISSION
With GreenCoinEra, my mission is to energize and empower young people by sharing clear and practical visions for a better future.
MY VISION
My vision is to arrive in a new era where the world of finance prioritizes societal wellbeing and planetary health: an era of global health.
CLICK HERE to download my first published research paper - the foundation of this blog.
This is me. Paula Hofmann, your 25-year-old blogger from Germany. I studied Political Science at LMU Munich, where I dedicated my research to the question how to fix a broken international monetary system. The content of the blog posts is inspired by my findings - mixed with actual personal experiences.
Reach out to me via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paula-hofmann-5a69321b6.
Note: I won't accept requests unless you add a personal note.
FAQ
What was your motivation to start GreenCoinEra? And how do you keep up motivation for such an intense project?
During my semester abroad in Toronto, Canada, I realized what I lacked: skills to overcome inner struggles and knowledge of how a better world is practically possible. Since then, I worked hard on myself. With my blog GreenCoinEra, I want to share my learnings with you. I think that other young people face similar challenges, so let’s do them together! And how I keep up motiation: I drink a cup of tea (cinnamon-chocolate flavored) and enjoy the small things in life.
How do you define a green coin era?
A time when planetary health is our first priority – and our own health is first priority.
A time when the promise of a happy child is fulfilled.
A time ruled by empathy.
A time with young people having the knowledge and skill to unfold the fullest potential of themselves and their societies.
A time that has yet to be born…
What did inspire you to start GreenCoinEra and what IS GreenCoinEra?
In the last years, I have been in leadership positions in several political initiatives. I’ve met so many young people struggeling with the same questions and problems as me. Why does everyone has to fight and seek alone? No need. GreenCoinEra is both blog and travel community – for a discovery journey about yourself and the world of finance.
What makes GreenCoinEra different from other blogs?
I focus on both inner and outer development, to empower young people to create positive impact in their lives and in the lives of many others. And I use storytelling as a tool to make it easier for you to understand, access, and memorize scientific knowledge.
Which topics will be discussed?
How to deal with anxiety, insecurities about yourself, and feelings of being lost. How to overcome problems from the outside such as climate change and social insecurity. Why the key to all this is the way we understand money. And ourselves.
How do you keep up with failures?
In such moments, I remember to accept the reality as it is. And turn inwards to observe my breath and emotions manifested as body sensations, to directly experience: nothing is permanent. And, if nothing helps, by going to bed and sleep 
What are you studying and do you have any plans for your further studies?
I am super happy and proud to end my Bachelor’s degree in Political Science by having written a fascinating Bachelor’s thesis about practical solutions to the climate finance gap, specifically in the private banking and credit sector. You can find and read the paper in the section “Narrator News”.
Further studies: definitely outside Munich. Pursuing a Master program in the field of international relations and finance. Pursuing the freedom of mind!
Some things in this capitalistic world are - can you believe it! - still for free. Water (be careful in German restaurants though), nature, love, friendships...
And yeah, also content from me. However, I have some expenses to run this website. Annually, they sum up to 290€ (thank you WordPress).
If you can afford, feel free to donate any amount you feel comfortable with. Thank you!
Klick on the picture on the right hand side of this paragraph (below in your mobile version) and you will get to the donation form. Didn't want to insult you with an ordinary donation button 😉 >>>>>>>
