How Might We

Patrick Scally
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Mar 3, 2025 • 54min

e67: could co-living & community ownership be a blueprint for the future? w/Halcyon

In this conversation, Patrick, Harry, and James discuss the innovative approach of Halcyon in developing co-living spaces in Hackney Wick. They explore the importance of community engagement, the challenges developers face, and the long-term vision for sustainable housing. The discussion highlights the unique partnership with the Community Development Trust (CDT) and the impact of community-focused development on local economies. They also touch on the evolution of co-living as a viable housing solution and the future aspirations for their projects.Find out more about Halycon DP hereChapters00:00 Introduction to Halcyon and Co-Living05:50 Team Structure and Expertise at Halcyon11:23 The Importance of Local Partnerships19:48 Planning Challenges and Opportunities30:24 Integrating Community and Commercial Spaces32:22 Diversity in Business Models34:05 Community Engagement and Long-term Sustainability37:28 The Role of Developers in Local Economies39:48 Collaborative Decision-Making in Development42:32 Long-term Aspirations for Hackney Wick46:08 The Future of Co-living47:11 Looking Ahead: Exciting Developments
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Feb 17, 2025 • 57min

e66: is capitalism ruining creativity w/james song

today patrick and james explore the intersection of venture capital and fine art, discussing the challenges and rewards of navigating dual identities. discover james' art heresign-up to james' newsletter hereChapters00:00 Dual Identities: Venture Capital and Fine Art12:34 The Role of Money in Creative Pursuits19:50 The Evolution of Venture Capital in Creative Industries35:25 Characteristics of Successful Artists and Founders48:08 The Influence of Personal Experiences on Creativity
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Feb 2, 2025 • 1h 11min

e65: Making sustainability fun again w/Tom Tobia

This week Patrick sits down with Tom Tobia discuss how make sustainability fun. Tom Tobia is the Founder of Makerversity & A New Field. They explore the challenges and opportunities in making sustainability engaging and fun, emphasising the importance of storytelling in driving change. The discussion also highlights the significance of community involvement in the circular economy and the future of craft kits that promote outdoor activities and creativity. Discover more about A New Field
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Jan 19, 2025 • 59min

e64: Saving the old buildings fostering new ideas w/Harry Owen-Jones

This week's conversation, Patrick and Harry Owen-Jones discuss the innovative work of 3Space and the International House project in Brixton, focusing on the challenges and opportunities in creating affordable workspace and community infrastructure. They explore the importance of funding models, the role of local government, and the need for a structured response to community needs. Harry shares insights on the impact of policies like the Affordable Workspace Policy in London and the potential for new funding avenues, including local carbon offset funds. The discussion highlights the significance of old buildings in fostering creativity and the necessity of community engagement in urban development. Follow 3Space here Follow Harry Owen-Jones here
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Jan 7, 2025 • 54min

e63: Empowering Young Voices in Urban Design w/Office S&M

On this week's episode I'm joined by Office S&M & we explore their innovative approaches to child-centric design in architecture, focusing on the importance of engaging young voices in public spaces and the significance of process in delivering social value. The discussion highlight to me the need for a shift in perspective regarding children in design, emphasizing their role as experts and clients. Find out more about Office S&M here Chapters 00:00 Innovative Child-Centric Design in Nurseries 12:51 Prioritizing Child-Centric Design in Public Spaces 22:53 The Importance of Social Value in Architecture 31:11 Designing for Community Engagement 36:09 Unlocking Creativity in Youth 42:06 Balancing Structure and Flexibility 51:56 Drivers of Change in Child-Centric Design
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Dec 15, 2024 • 60min

e62: Golf Fashion: Tradition Meets Modernity w/Club72

On this week's episode, Patrick is joined by James and Ben from Club72 to discuss their early experiences with golf, the evolution of golf apparel, and the importance of inclusivity and self-expression in the sport. They explore how traditional golf attire has changed and how brands like Club 72 are reimagining golf fashion to make it more accessible and appealing to a broader audience. The discussion also touches on the community aspect of golf, the aspirations of new golfers, and the future directions for Club 72 as they aim to elevate the golf apparel world. Shop Club72 here Chapters 00:00 The Influence of Fashion and Changing Golf Apparel 20:24 The Impact of Casual Attire and Changing Golf Communities 29:48 The Evolution of Golf Fashion 34:55 Making Golf More Accessible 48:07 Incumbent Collabing Into The Trend: Bridging the Gap 54:02 The Future: Supporting Smaller Brands
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Dec 2, 2024 • 1h

e61: Navigating the Just Transition: A Year in Review w/Jacob Heitland

Summary In this conversation, Jacob Heitland reflects on the progress and challenges of the Just Transition Plan over the past year. He discusses the need for a holistic approach to climate action that integrates equity and community engagement. The conversation highlights the importance of transparency in leadership, the complexities of policy implementation, and the necessity of building trust with local communities. Heitland emphasizes the role of local government in driving climate initiatives and the need for a long-term vision that empowers communities to take action. Ultimately, the discussion underscores the importance of hope and collective action in addressing the climate crisis. Find out about newham's just transition plan here Chapters 00:00 Reflecting on the Just Transition Plan 12:24 Addressing Individualism in Climate Action 28:42 Political Messaging and Public Perception 43:21 Strategic Planning for Climate Action 52:11 Hope and Collective Action
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Nov 25, 2024 • 48min

e60: idealised self-image, narcissism, authenticity, and perfectionism w/Cri Gabriele

Cri (pronounced "Cree") deconstructs and reshapes as part of her creative process, seeking to arrive at synthesis while making (and embracing) a lot of mess. Messwork facilitates a multidisciplinary yet holistic approach to trauma recovery and abundant living. With her Bachelor of Psychology and Business from Northeastern University, a Master of Fine Arts in Communications Design from Pratt Institute, Cri integrates complex skill sets into a full-bodied foundation upon which to reinforce her work and practice. As a creator, practitioner, and educator, Cri's psychological and design expertise fuels her methodological and theoretical frameworks and approaches, exploring the inherent nature and connection across somatics, psychology, design, and mess. Currently teaching Graduate and Undergraduate Communications Design at Pratt Institute, Cri expands her name-sake practice, Cg Studio, into Messwork, an offering employing and leveraging somatics, design, and the transformative power of mess as a catalyst for growth. In her own Messwork, Cri navigated various academic and personal therapeutic territories before finding somatics. A health crisis in her late twenties catapulted her inquiry into more robust healing modalities, punctuating the significance and impact of being treated as a whole rather than a series of fragments. As a result of her own experience, Cri recognises the acute urgency and need to create more vigorous, holistic practices toward growth and healing, an offering she now extends to her clients, meeting them in their fullness, complexity, and humanity. 🔹 Find out more about Messwork ⁠here⁠ 🔹 Book a 30-minute complimentary consultation session (online) or a 50-80 minute personal transformation session (online or in-person) with Cri ⁠here
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Nov 11, 2024 • 1h 5min

e59: How to build an alternative healthcare practice. w/Messwork' Cri Gabriele

The Business Behind Creativity is back! This time I have Cri Gabriele Founder of Messwork to delve into how to build a company in the alternative healthcare space. Cri (pronounced "Cree") deconstructs and reshapes as part of her creative process, seeking to arrive at synthesis while making (and embracing) a lot of mess. Messwork facilitates a multidisciplinary yet holistic approach to trauma recovery and abundant living. With her Bachelor of Psychology and Business from Northeastern University, a Master of Fine Arts in Communications Design from Pratt Institute, Cri integrates complex skill sets into a full-bodied foundation upon which to reinforce her work and practice. As a creator, practitioner, and educator, Cri's psychological and design expertise fuels her methodological and theoretical frameworks and approaches, exploring the inherent nature and connection across somatics, psychology, design, and mess. Currently teaching Graduate and Undergraduate Communications Design at Pratt Institute, Cri expands her name-sake practice, Cg Studio, into Messwork, an offering employing and leveraging somatics, design, and the transformative power of mess as a catalyst for growth. In her own Messwork, Cri navigated various academic and personal therapeutic territories before finding somatics. A health crisis in her late twenties catapulted her inquiry into more robust healing modalities, punctuating the significance and impact of being treated as a whole rather than a series of fragments. As a result of her own experience, Cri recognises the acute urgency and need to create more vigorous, holistic practices toward growth and healing, an offering she now extends to her clients, meeting them in their fullness, complexity, and humanity. 🔹 Find out more about Messwork here 🔹 Book a 30-minute complimentary consultation session (online) or a 50-80 minute personal transformation session (online or in-person) with Cri here
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Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 2min

e58: How Might We spark a generation of inventors solving real world problems w/Megan Hale

This week i'm joined by Megan Hale Co-Founder & CEO of Team Repair, an award-winning company founded by a team of Design Engineers from Imperial College London. They are on a mission to increase STEM uptake and tackle the e-waste crisis, using the magic of repair. Learn more about Team Repair Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Team Repair 03:26 Building Confidence in Repairing Electronics 22:50 The Need for Multidisciplinary Education 25:22 Connecting Businesses and Schools for Real-World Learning 31:20 The Impact of Examples and Role Models 39:15 Creating an Inclusive and Diverse Approach to STEM 52:37 Teaching Students How to Learn and Adapt 57:28 The Journey of Team Repair: Following Passion and Seizing Opportunities

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