'74PODCAST

In this episode, Former Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Co-chair at British-Turkish Forum Rt Hon Jack Straw talks to Pelin Akın Özalp, about discovering his interest in politics that lead him to pursue a decorated career spanning over thirty years. From Britain’s involvement in the Iraq War to the brief history of Turkey-EU relations, Straw and Özalp discuss the decisions that significantly affected personal and political realms.

In this episode of "How Can We All Make it into the Future?", Melbourne-based contemporary artist and experimental musician Marco Fusinato and Berlin-based improviser and experimental sound artist Korhan Erel discuss their own experiences of the draconian measures of the lockdown back in October. From Fusinato’s preparations for Venice Biennale to various physical and digital concert experiences pre-and during the pandemic, Erel and Fusinato talk about the relationship between the audience and noise & experimental music as well as commenting on the genre’s future in the post-covid world.

In this episode, Danish artist duo Sofie Hesselholdt and Vibeke Mejlvang talk to Dr. Shwetal A. Patel. Based in Copenhagen, the duo talk about their experiences in an artists' residency supported by the Danish government and examine their plans for 2021 which include an exhibition in India and elsewhere. Despite many of their projects being postponed this year, they have been very active in their studio during this time of crisis.

In this episode of The Reset, strategic consultant Cody Horn Carolin talks to Pelin Akın Özalp about the major shifts in her life and career. From modelling for brands like Ralph Lauren and to acting in blockbusters such as Magic Mike, Cody Horn takes us through her evolving journey of self-discovery. Horn and Özalp discuss the nature of these life-altering decisions and how to find the courage to commit such decisions and to tackle the encounters that followed.

In this episode of The Reset, fashion model, designer, and keen activist in sustainability, Arizona Muse talks to Pelin Akın Özalp about the early days of her career in fashion and what sparked her environmental awakening. While talking about her latest projects, Muse shares key points on how to lead a more sustainable life by making responsible choices.

In this episode, "How Can We All Make it into the Future?", United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa talks to Timothée Verrecchia about the milestones in her inspirational career. Espinosa and Verrecchia discuss the relationship between the citizens and governmental organizations and address the ways how we can meet the challenges of climate change.

In this episode of Sustainability as a Mindset '74PODCAST Series, a true pioneer in the industry, founder of the Fashion Revolution movement Orsola de Castro talks to Sinem Çelik about her journey of creating a positive impact through sustainable and responsible fashion. De Castro and Çelik discuss the definition of sustainable design and waste as a valuable resource. She also gives us tips to launch our own journey to a sustainable future by making small changes in our lives.

In this episode, Ernesto Neto, a visual artist based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, talks to Shwetal A. Patel. Neto talks about his early years in Rio before discovering his passion for art, his spiritual journey after visiting the Huni Kuin tribe in the Amazonian state of Acre and his vision of arts role in society. Neto also talks passionately about Brazil’s musical and cultural traditions, its pre-colonial history and how to integrate indigenous knowledge systems into modern ways of living. The globally acclaimed sculptor also shares his experience with tribal expressions through music, dance, song, and oral history. Now with the pandemic devastating his country, Neto ruminates on mother earth and nature, and what the future holds for the next generation.

In the first episode of the Reset, Public Policy Consultant, Socio-political Writer, and Lebanese Political Activist Sara El-Yafi talks to Özalp about what inspired her to launch her career in public policymaking and the book that changed her life. They discuss the flaws in policies, devastating consequences of the 2020 Beirut explosion, her expertise on trash crisis, her biggest dream since childhood, and everything in between. The Reset, the new '74PODCAST series hosted by Pelin Akın Özalp on perceiving challenges as empowering opportunities to make the future brighter. Listen to the first episode and join Özalp in conversation with opinion leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers, sharing the milestones and decisions that led to the incredible shifts in their lives.

In this episode, Cleveland Watkiss MBE, a British vocalist, actor, and composer, talks to Shwetal A. Patel about his life and work. Watkiss discusses his childhood in Hackney, East London, and how he embarked on four-decade musical career via sound systems and an improbable admission to the prestigious Guildhall School of Music & Drama in the 1980’s. He also talks about his recent singer-actor role in the Tavares Strachan exhibition (In Plain Sight) at Marian Goodman gallery this summer, and how he ended up doing two hundred and one shows over eight intense weeks.