How Might We

Graham Hitchen specialises in Cultural and Creative Industries policy, having worked at a senior level in the sector for more than 25 years. He runs the Creative Research and Innovation Centre (CRAIC) at Loughborough London with Andrew Chitty, and he is also working with the Industrial Strategy team at UKRI, leading strategy for the Audience of the Future and the Creative Industries Clusters programmes. He brings a wealth of experience in cultural and creative industries policy and delivery – nationally and regionally. Graham was the Corporate Policy Director for Arts Council England, before setting up Creative London with the Mayor’s office in 2004 – which was responsible for establishing Film London and the London Design Festival. He has been running a successful consultancy business since 2007, advising government agencies, cities and universities on Creative Industries and innovation. + Find out more about the Graham Hitchen - http://grahamhitchen.com/ + Learn more about the Creative Research and Innovation Centre - https://craic.lboro.ac.uk/ + Connect with Patrick Scally - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-scally/ + Find out more about the Hackney Wick and Fish Island Creative Enterprise Zone - https://www.hwfi.zone + This podcast was recorded at Trowbridge Talks at Trowbridge Gardens a multi-use space by Arbeit. Find out more here - https://www.arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio

Ken is a trained architect with over 17 years practice experience across masterplanning, mixed-use & residential, cultural and educational sectors. With built work varying in budget from £250,000 to £125million & with a focus on sustainability & innovative environmental design. Ken is a champion for improving diversity within the built environment. In this episode this topic alongside housing affordability and how to design inclusive places. - All views expressed are those of the host and the guest and not representative of the London Borough of Hackney and Tower Hamlets - + Find out more about the Ken Okonkwo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenokonkwo/ + Find out more about Haworth Tompkins - https://www.haworthtompkins.com/ + Connect with Patrick Scally - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-scally/ + Find out more about the Hackney Wick and Fish Island Creative Enterprise Zone - https://www.hwfi.zone + This podcast was recorded at Trowbridge Talks at Trowbridge Gardens a multi-use space by Arbeit. Find out more here - https://www.arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio

Sabinna Rachimova is an opinion leader for the future generation of creatives. After graduating from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, she worked for the leading fashion house Christian Dior and contemporary London brand Mary Katrantzou. As a child, she learned traditional soviet handcraft from her grandmother, developing a deeply ingrained appreciation for the craft. This early influence was a key inspiration for her namesake brand. As a double immigrant (born in Central Asia, raised in Europe, and now based in London) Sabinna is incredibly passionate about inclusivity and equal opportunities.   In addition to her work as an acclaimed designer, Sabinna is a public speaker, spreading the word about both fashion tech and sustainable fashion, as well as a consultant with a focus on fashion start-ups and education across Europe and the UK. Since 2018, she has lectured at the University of Arts London, teaching on the MA Fashion Entrepreneurship & Innovation course, focusing on sustainable business concepts to encourage her students to disrupt the industry. In 2019, Sabinna was named one of Forbes 30under30 DACH for her achievements as an entrepreneur in the sustainable fashion industry. - All views expressed are those of the host and the guest and not representative of the London Borough of Hackney and Tower Hamlets - + Find out more about the Sabinna Rachimova - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabinna-rachimova/ + Shop Sabinna - https://www.sabinna.com/ + Connect with Patrick Scally - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-scally/ + Find out more about the Hackney Wick and Fish Island Creative Enterprise Zone - https://www.hwfi.zone + This podcast was recorded at Trowbridge Talks at Trowbridge Gardens a multi-use space by Arbeit. Find out more here - https://www.arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio

Alvin Owusu-Fordwuo is a strategist, founder and youth worker who sits at the intersection of social impact, storytelling and youth culture. As the Founder of Tag Agency, Alvin has focused on creating social change through creativity, power-sharing, and strategic thinking. Alvin has worked with global brands and grassroot organisations across strategy, ethnographic research, brand partnerships and cultural production to build a better future for all, but especially for people who look like him. With clients such as Google, Facebook, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Apprentice Nation, BBC and Hackney Quest Alvin has rich experience to share. - All views expressed are those of the host and the guest and not representative of the London Borough of Hackney and Tower Hamlets - + Find out more about the Alvin Owusu-Fordwuo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvinowusufordwuo/ + Find out more about Tag Agency- https://www.tagagency.co.uk/ + Connect with Patrick Scally - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-scally/ + Find out more about the Hackney Wick and Fish Island Creative Enterprise Zone - https://www.hwfi.zone + This podcast was recorded at Trowbridge Talks at Trowbridge Gardens a multi-use space by Arbeit. Find out more here - https://www.arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio

Luke Billingham is Youth & Community Worker at Hackney Quest and Academic Researcher at The Open University.  Luke's main focus for Hackney Quest is providing intensive support to young people (and their families) who are experiencing complex difficulties, especially in relation to the education system. He has also set up a number of youth-led community change initiatives in Hackney Wick, the part of Hackney that he's from, and where Hackney Quest is based. In 2022 Luke published his first book, Against Youth Violence: A Social Harm Perspective, co-authored with Keir-Irwin Rogers. - All views expressed are those of the host and the guest and not representative of the London Borough of Hackney and Tower Hamlets - Find out more about the Luke Billingham - https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-billingham/?originalSubdomain=uk Find out more about Hackney Quest - https://www.hackneyquest.org.uk/ Connect with Patrick Scally - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-scally/ Find out more about the Hackney Wick and Fish Island Creative Enterprise Zone - https://www.hwfi.zone This podcast was recorded at Trowbridge Talks at Trowbridge Gardens a multi-use space by Arbeit. Find out more here - https://www.arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio

BigFaceArt was founded in 2006 as a label to represent the filmmaking of Michael Taylor. Today BigFaceArt seeks to work with the most passionate and talented filmmakers who are driven to tell stories and make 'content driven' film inspired by the Creative Industries. With a career which started as a 35mm Cinema Projectionist, Michael has developed BigFaceArt into prominent independent production company, drawing influence from his 15 year career in the Art Department for mainstream film and television. BigFaceArt is based in London, with an edit suite and product shoot studio as part of Bridget Riley Space Studios in Hackney Wick. - All views expressed are those of the host and the guest and not representative of the London Borough of Hackney and Tower Hamlets - Find out more about BIGFACEART - https://www.bigfaceart.co.uk/ Connect with Patrick Scally - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-scally/ Find out more about the Hackney Wick and Fish Island Creative Enterprise Zone - https://www.hwfi.zone This podcast was recorded at Trowbridge Talks at Trowbridge Gardens a multi-use space by Arbeit. Find out more here - https://www.arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio

Alex Russell is the Executive Chair of the Hackney Wick and Fish Island (HWFI) Community Development Trust CIC who are securing ownership of buildings and spaces in HWFI for the benefit of the community. The trust is working with multiple stakeholders in the pubic sector, private sector and academia to deliver projects to deliver social impact. - All views expressed are those of the host and the guest and not representative of the London Borough of Hackney and Tower Hamlets - Find out more about the Hackney Wick and Fish Island Community Development Trust - https://www.wickcdt.org Connect with Alex Russell - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-russell-14a0674/ Connect with Patrick Scally - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-scally/ Find out more about the Hackney Wick and Fish Island Creative Enterprise Zone - https://www.hwfi.zone This podcast was recorded at Trowbridge Talks at Trowbridge Gardens a multi-use space by Arbeit. Find out more here - https://www.arbeit.org.uk/podcast-studio