Where The Wave Begins

WHERE THE WAVE BEGINS

2/19/2026

WHERE THE WAVE BEGINS
Inside the Holo Movement & the Rising Tide of Human Connection
Exclusive Interview with Laura Rose & Emanuel Kuntzelman
Featured in 'ALIGN'
Hosted by Damkianna
Supported by Truth & Justice League

In a time when the human experience can feel fragmented and isolating, when communities feel divided and purpose can feel hard to locate, there is a deeper remembering taking place.

Today, I invite you to meet Laura Rose and Emanuel Kuntzelman, founders of the Holomovement, a movement of movements devoted to the good of the whole. Partners in life and in mission for more than thirty-five years, Laura and Emanuel have dedicated their work to bridging what is often kept separate: individual purpose and collective responsibility, inner alignment and global action. Through organizations such as Purpose Earth, they have helped resource, mentor, and amplify changemakers around the world, supporting grassroots leaders who are responding to humanity’s most pressing challenges with creativity, integrity, and care.

From that work emerged the Holomovement, not as an ideology, but as a living framework, one that recognizes that the challenges we face cannot be solved in isolation and that real transformation begins when we remember our interconnection. This conversation reflects the heart of ALIGN, where personal purpose becomes a catalyst for collective transformation.

DAMKIANNA: Thank you both so much for joining me. I want to dive right into our first question. We’re going to learn about the Holo Movement, but first, you both come from such different paths. You’re partners in life and partners in this work, and you’ve arrived at this shared vision that you’re stewarding together. Can you reflect on a moment, or a series of moments, when you realized your personal purpose was no longer just individual, but connected to something greater, something collective?

EMANUEL: That’s a very good question. Thank you for having us here today. It’s a pleasure to speak with you. This is probably the universal philosophical question of all time: Are we here for ourselves, or for the good of the whole?

For me personally, it became clear early in my life, and continued to deepen over time, that we are here to be in service to the whole. At the end of our time in this incarnation, the only thing truly left is what we gave in service while we were here. That is what we leave behind, and that is also what we take with us. It is what the whole gave to us, and what we gave back, that shapes the evolution of our soul.

EMANUEL: (continued) This is a collective experience. While human history, survival, and culture have often emphasized individuality, the deeper moral and spiritual truth is that our purpose is rooted in the collective. Now more than ever, as we witness fragmentation, division, and antagonism in society, there is an urgent need for peace, collaboration, and shared understanding.

Nature itself evolves through cooperation, not competition. The same is true for the human psyche and for our deepest spiritual nature. This truth is available to anyone who is willing to listen. I believe it is one of the defining themes of our time: being in service to the collective good.

DAMKIANNA: That’s so beautiful, and you can tell you truly embody it. Thank you for sharing.

EMANUEL: Thank you.

DAMKIANNA: The Holo Movement is described as a “movement of movements.” How did that idea emerge? What shifted internally when you realized the work was bigger than any one organization or cause?

EMANUEL: If there is going to be a movement of movements, and there is, our concern was to identify it and give it language. But we also wanted to refrain from over-organizing it. The Holo Movement is not an entity. It is not an organization. It is a sociological phenomenon, a coming together of partnerships united around a shared vision.

It should neither be owned nor centralized by any one person or group. Its nature is to be inclusive, open, and available to all. That is its original definition and its natural flow.

And I would love to hear Laura’s perspective as well.

LAURA: Thank you for these beautiful questions. It’s such an honor to be part of this AwareNow movement, and to witness how you connect extraordinary people across the world.

Emanuel and I came from very different backgrounds. Meeting him was one of the greatest awakenings of my life. Like so many people, my spirituality had been suppressed. It wasn’t something that was encouraged or validated. Yet from a very young age, I experienced powerful dreams and moments that felt like messages, though I didn’t know how to interpret them.

I sensed that my purpose was much bigger than simply fulfilling my own desires. Growing up, I also became aware of disparities around me. I attended an inner-city school and saw firsthand how differently people lived, even within the same environment. It made me realize that our responsibility extended far beyond ourselves.

LAURA: (continued) The Holo Movement emerged from this recognition of interconnectedness. We are part of a mycelial web of connection, a living ecosystem of love and awareness. Everything reflects this unity—the breath we share, the cycles of the moon, the rhythms of the ocean, the flow of life itself.

As we begin to understand this oneness, we also begin to understand our role—not just as individuals, but as expressions of a much larger organism. The Holo Movement exists to help people remember and live from that truth.

DAMKIANNA: That’s so beautiful. You mentioned that meeting Emanuel was such an awakening. How long have you been on this journey together?

LAURA: Thirty-five years. I met him when I was twelve.

DAMKIANNA: Young love.

LAURA: Yes. And there is so much magic behind that meeting. It truly felt orchestrated.

DAMKIANNA: When I first encountered the Holo Movement, someone specifically told me I needed to connect with it. I later attended your annual gathering, The Holo Wave, in Asheville. Walking into that space was profoundly moving. People from all over the world had come together, united by a shared message of love in action. It was deeply felt. Thank you for creating that.

EMANUEL: Thank you for being there. It was a beautiful experience.

DAMKIANNA: For the AwareNow community just learning about the Holo Movement, many people passionate about causes feel overwhelmed or fragmented. What invitation does the Holo Movement offer for this moment in human history?

LAURA: That is such an important question.

Many people feel disconnected and overwhelmed. Even as they see suffering in the world, it can feel easier to shut down. I recently read that 45 percent of high school students in the United States feel a deep sense of hopelessness and disconnection.

The essence of the Holo Movement is not about doing something grand. As Mother Teresa said, we are not all called to do great things, but we are all called to do small things with great love.

What we offer is the opportunity to truly see one another. When people gather in spaces like The Holo Wave, they experience a profound sense of belonging. It is a community built on acceptance, without judgment or requirement. It reminds people of their deepest connection—not just to one another, but to the whole of existence.

It is the shift from “me,” to “we,” to “the whole.”

EMANUEL: We also offer tangible ways for people to participate. One example is Holons—groups of three or more people working together on a shared project. These small groups allow people to put love into action.

Taking action, even in small ways, reduces feelings of separation and despair.

The Holo Movement is both spiritual and action-oriented. It represents an evolution in our understanding of purpose. It integrates wisdom traditions while remaining inclusive and accessible.

MANUEL: (continued) There is vast creative and spiritual potential within every human being. Our hope is to help people access that potential and share it collectively, creating deeper meaning and fulfillment in their lives.

LAURA: There are also many ways to get involved through our website, holomovement.net. People can join as synergists, ambassadors, or Holon members.

Ambassadors help spread awareness. Holons are small collaborative groups formed around shared purpose. Alliances are larger organizations aligned in service to unity and healing.

Together, these networks form a collective torch of light, illuminating a path toward a more connected and compassionate world.

DAMKIANNA: You also host annual global gatherings. Can you share about the next one?

LAURA: Yes. Our fourth annual gathering will take place May 29 through June 2 in Portugal.

Last year’s event focused on the “Overview Effect,” inspired by astronauts who described seeing Earth from space and realizing its profound unity.

This year’s theme explores diving deeper into our inner potential, symbolized by the ocean. The gathering will guide participants through reflection, connection, and ultimately, love in action.

Participants will engage in music, movement, dialogue, and collaboration, culminating in the sharing of individual gifts and collective creation.

DAMKIANNA: That is so powerful.

As we close, if you could leave our audience with one message about living in service to the whole, what would it be?

EMANUEL: We are living at a profound turning point in human history.

From the creation of the universe, to the emergence of life, to the development of human self-awareness, evolution has unfolded in waves. Now we are at the threshold of another great transformation.

EMANUEL: (continued) Each of us has the opportunity—and the responsibility—to contribute to this turning.

This is not just a moment in time. It is an invitation to help shape the future of human consciousness and to bring humanity back into alignment with its deeper purpose.

We simply hope people will say yes.

LAURA: I would add that this moment is filled with opportunity.

Each of us has the chance to experience the joy of connection—to love, to support one another, and to recognize the beauty and uniqueness within every person.

When we release fear and judgment, we discover a profound sense of belonging and purpose.

It is a beautiful experience, and it is available to all of us.

DAMKIANNA: Thank you both so much for your hearts, your vision, and your work.

I look forward to seeing you in Portugal. And for everyone listening, visit holomovement.net and discover how you can be part of this collective evolution. ∎