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On this week’s show Lisa and Matt talk with community builder and poet Janice Whyne about her work, the need to understand culture to work with communities, and the power of peer mentorship amongst many other things.You can find out more about Janice on her website here: https://janicewhyne.com/, and more about Luminary Bakery here: https://luminarybakery.com/(The stunt bread in the photo is Matt’s own)

On this week’s show Chris and Michelle are joined by data specialist Tia Cheang to talk about increasing diversity in the field.

On this week’s show Lisa talks to Matt and Nick about their ongoing literary project, Random the Book.You can follow the progress of their writing (or not) at randomthebook.com

Tom Whitwell, a renowned designer of modular synthesizers at Musicthing, shares his journey through the vibrant world of analog music production. He explores the unique creativity offered by modular synths and their rise in popularity, tracing their evolution since the 1960s. Tom discusses the intersection of technology and creativity, reflecting on the shift to hardware and innovative community collaborations. He also hints at an exciting new portable device for musicians that aims to innovate while staying affordable and accessible.

On this week’s show Matt and Julia are joined by writer and poet Rishi Dastidar. Find out more about Rishi and his work at rishidastidar.com

On this week’s show Chris and Nick meet with Ali Farahani to talk about how he coaches technology leaders, and the need to move away from anger…

Julian Treasure, a communication expert and author of "Sound Affects," dives into the profound impact of listening on human connections. He shares insights on how sound shapes our environment and relationships, stressing the often-overlooked need to cultivate listening skills. The conversation highlights the emotional significance of music and critiques the authenticity of generative AI in music production. Treasure also emphasizes deep listening as a critical asset in corporate settings, advocating for more inclusive communication in organizations.

At a time when a group of rich, white, middle-aged American men seem to be claiming that inclusion has gone too far, Michelle and Julia have a fabulous conversation with diversity consultant Liz Crutchley.You can find out more about Liz’s work at https://diversityrocks.co.uk/

On this week’s show the full crew are together to answer listener questions.Our shows of the year are as follows:Julia – Paul ClarkeLisa – Tim Plester, Timandra Harkness and James EvesChris – Mark Bjornsgaard and Martin SadlerMichelle – Cat Barnard, Paula Brockwell, Tammy Watchorn and Katrina CollierMatt – Alice SherwoodWe are back in January 2025 – Happy New Year!

Join critical futurist Johannes Kleske, who specializes in how societal narratives influence our perception of the future. He discusses the idea that our future visions are shaped by present-day stories, particularly in capitalism and AI. Kleske emphasizes the power of 'what if' scenarios in guiding organizational discussions, helping to visualize potential outcomes. The conversation also touches on the blend of culture and technology, illustrating how storytelling plays a crucial role in shaping our expectations and innovations.