As we move into the world of Web3, I'm speaking to people who are putting communities first in order to manifest a more equitable and decentralised future. In this episode, I’m talking with Leanne Elliot Young, CEO and Co-founder of the Institute of Digital Fashion, a leading voice on fashion futures, inclusivity in tech, and the metaverse. Be warned, she's pretty badass. This was recorded live in the Protein Discord. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit supplement.protein.xyz

For this episode, we have Cooper Turley who's been actively shaping the Creator Economy since 2019 through DAOs like Friends with Benefits and our very own Protein Community. He's an investor at Variant Fund, advisor at Audius and will probably be involved in that supercool project no-one has heard of yet. This was recorded live in the Protein Discord, so excuse the audio quality and make sure you follow our Twitter so you can be part of the next show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit supplement.protein.xyz

Charles Broskoski, founder of Are.na, discusses the creation and evolution of the platform, growth methodology, visual content, crypto, and community. Topics include crowdfunding, user numbers, collaboration, and the importance of curiosity in shaping the future.

For this episode we chat with Kim Boutin, one half of DVTK, an independent digital design studio... founded by herself and David Broner. They create beautifully immersive digital experiences as well as their own fun side-projects, such as loadmore - a curation platform for post-desktop interfaces. This was recorded over Zoom, so apologies for the audio quality. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit supplement.protein.xyz

For this episode, we chat with Richard & Alex, co-founders of Comuzi, a design and technology studio based in London. We cover everything from the meaning of community, coded bias, the under-representation of Black creatives in the UK and the challenges of launching a business in a recession. Be sure to check out their latest project Decentralise, an interactive experience about Black British Art created in collaboration with Somerset House. This was recorded over Zoom, so apologies for the audio quality. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit supplement.protein.xyz

For this episode, we chat with Claire Yuri, a long-term friend of Protein - having hosted events in our Studios for her sustainable fashion brand Hanger, which she has recently left to start up CogDis - a creative ethics consultancy focusing on Manifesting Utopia. Also known as The High Priestxss, you can find her giving tarot readings which she did for me after this interview and it was truly enlightening. This was recorded over lockdown, so apologies for the audio quality. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit supplement.protein.xyz

For this episode we chat with Phoebe Lovatt, a longterm friend of Protein's. Originally from North London, she's been around the world (literally) for the last 10 years and now finds herself back in her old stomping ground. We originally interviewed Phoebe 2 years ago during her "transformative year", so we're happy to now finally share an updated version of her story recorded a few weeks ago in our Studio in Shoreditch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit supplement.protein.xyz

For this episode, we chat with Wayne Hemingway MBE. Founder of the infamous Red or Dead fashion label in the 90's, he now heads up Hemingway Design with his wife Gerardine, who are both on a mission to improve the things that matter in life. The recently launched Good Business Festival is a true testament to that commitment. Thanks to being in lockdown with my kids, I actually recorded this one in my car to get out the house. See if you can tell the difference! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit supplement.protein.xyz

Karinna is a hard one to pin down. Designer, lecturer, author, moderator and more recently entrepreneur, with the launch of HOT:SECOND, the worlds' first circular economy concept store. Launched in November 2019 at Protein Studios, it traded physical products for digital experiences. I caught up with Karinna over Google Hangout from her new home in Ibiza. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit supplement.protein.xyz

The pandemic has not only exacerbated the problem for those already experiencing difficulties with their psychological wellbeing, but has also triggered a dramatic rise in new cases. In light of the urgency of the situation, Self Space Founder Jodie Cariss is trying to make the conversation more acceptable and accessible. Please excuse the poor audio quality on this one! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit supplement.protein.xyz