By Giannira Giunti
These days, the air in the Studio feels different. Some Pumas will soon continue their journey in a new Studio, with new adventures, challenges, and opportunities to grow. For those who remain, something big is also happening. They will become the older ones in the tribe, the ones others look up to, the ones who set the tone for what Discovery feels like, as younger Pumas from the lower studio, Spark, will also join, ready to discover what it means to be part of this Studio.
In Discovery, every time someone leaves or joins, the tribe reshapes itself: the dynamics, the conversations, the energy. I’ve learned that there is never the same tribe twice. Each tribe carries its own tone, its own heartbeat.
I can feel the imminence of change everywhere. Some Pumas are buzzing with anticipation and ideas. Others seem calm, watching from a distance what is coming.
I thought it was the perfect moment to pause and ask the tribe: How do you want to be remembered? What kind of legacy do you want to leave for the Pumas who will follow your steps? Would you rather be remembered for being kind to everyone or for standing firm on your beliefs? It was a high-energy discussion.
Aurelia shared:
“To be firm is important, but I would like to be remembered as a person that is kind and funny, more than someone who only holds boundaries.”
Guille disagreed:
“I prefer to guide others into understanding the limits and agreements of the Studio. It can be done kindly.”
Minerva added:
“A person who is firm with excellence can set good limits, and still do it kindly.”
Then, the Pumas started imagining what the tribe might look like in this new chapter. “Messy at first, it can be difficult,” someone said. “There will be a lot of younger Pumas and just a few old ones,” another added, laughing.
When we moved to the legacy question, reflections deepened. “I think we can make the systems better. In the past, some Pumas left because they didn’t honor the agreements. It's important to think we can find better ways to keep them or even improve them.” Some other Pumas insisted in kindness: “I’d rather leave in the Studio the memory of how I made another Puma feel than the change I proposed”.
Change, I’ve realized, is an invitation to notice who we are becoming, to hold space for what’s new, and to keep growing, even as the shape of our days evolves.
