Podcasts about creative economy

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nadine Elie, Group commercial brand strategist and Artist Manager & business owner, about the gap between institutional mandates and the lived realities of artists on the ground. In light of Minister Gayton McKenzie’s decision to dissolve the National Arts Council board, they explore the challenges within the sector and discuss practical solutions to bridge this divide, support artists more effectively, and strengthen sustainability in the creative economy. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Künstliche Intelligenz war das zentrale Thema des German Creative Economy Summit 2026 – und damit auch der Ausgangspunkt dieser Folge. Zwei Tage lang wurde auf dem KampnagelGelände in Hamburg darüber gesprochen, wie KI kreative Arbeit verändert: in Gestaltung, Urheberrecht, Verantwortung und Wertschöpfung innerhalb der Kreativwirtschaft.  Christian Lunger und Markus Scheiber waren vor Ort und sprechen über ihre jeweils drei persönlichen Highlights. Darunter Smart Hans von Max Haarich, eine Installation, die im Raum präsent war und Teil des Programms; Miriam Abada, Gründerin von Creative Match, die gezeigt hat, wie sich Kreativwirtschaft und KIProzesse verbinden lassen; sowie die besondere Atmosphäre des Summits – Räume, Formate und Gespräche, die den Austausch zwischen Disziplinen möglich machen.  Die Eintrittskarten für das Summit wurden von kreativland.tirol zur Verfügung gestellt – danke dafür.  Ein Rückblick auf zwei intensive Tage, an denen deutlich wurde, wie eng KI und Gestaltung heute miteinander verbunden sind – und warum genau das die Kreativwirtschaft gerade so spannend macht.  Shownotes Im Gespräch werden unter anderem folgende Highlights erwähnt:  Max Haarich, mit seiner Installation Smart Hans  Zamina Ahmad, KI und MachineLearningExpertin  Dr. Peter Kurz, Oberbürgermeister a.D., Kreativwirtschaftspolitiker  Dr. Bastian Lange, Forscher zu Kreativökonomien und Stadtentwicklung  Dr. Matthias Rauch, Experte für urbane Kreativwirtschaft  Dr. Dorothea Winter, Philosophin  Miriam Abada, Gründerin von Creative Match  www.geraumt.com  www.german-creative-economy-summit.de   www.kreativland.tirol  www.motasdesign.com 

Luiz Octavio Gonçalves Neto is the founder and CEO of DUX, a company building financial infrastructure for the creative economy in Brazil.He joins host Aaron Stanley to discuss how DUX uses invoice factoring and blockchain-based liquidity to serve a $2.5 trillion global sector that traditional banks have largely ignored.DUX buys receivables from creative economy companies, marketing agencies, event producers, music studios, and creator agencies, paying them upfront instead of waiting 90 days for big brands to settle.The company has done R$182 million in volume and is targeting R$1 billion by year-end.Luiz covers how its Web3 liquidity platform lets global investors deploy stablecoins into Brazilian private credit, why blockchain serves as an anti-fragile capital backup, and what's next as DUX launches a neobank and prepares a rebrand.-----------------------------------------------------------------

Inside Garden City's thriving arts district, one local studio is proving that creativity and commerce can grow side by side in the Treasure Valley.

Episode 223 with Ezekiel Adamu, entrepreneur, change agent, and Group CEO of Balmoral Group, one of West Africa's leading event and experiential companies. In this conversation, we explore how Africa can build globally competitive sports and entertainment industries that drive economic growth, create jobs, and position cities like Lagos as international event destinations.Ezekiel shares how his journey from the United Kingdom back to Nigeria shaped his ambition to bring structure, scale, and global standards into Africa's events industry. Through Balmoral Group and platforms like Chaos in the Ring and Friday Fight Night, he is redefining sports entertainment in Africa by creating world class boxing events, building sustainable ecosystems for athletes, and attracting global attention to the continent.From delivering internationally broadcast boxing events to partnering with global stakeholders, he explains how Africa can shift from exporting talent to hosting major sporting events. We discuss the importance of structured systems, commercial strategy, and institutional quality platforms in unlocking investment and scaling Africa's creative economy.We also explores the business of sport in Africa, including how events and entertainment act as economic multipliers across tourism, hospitality, media, and youth employment. Ezekiel shares insights on building premium experiences in emerging markets, overcoming early stage challenges, and why perception plays a critical role in attracting capital to African industries.What We Discuss With EzekielHow to build globally competitive sports industries in Africa and why structure matters more than talentHow Chaos in the Ring is positioning Lagos as a global boxing and sports destinationThe business of sports in Africa and how events drive tourism, jobs, and investmentThe realities of building premium event platforms in emerging marketsHow sport can unlock youth opportunity and long term economic growth across the continentDid you miss my previous episode where I discus Building Kenya's Luxury Hospitality Industry, Nairobi's Creative Economy, and the Future of Tourism? Make sure to check it out!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with Ezekiel LinkedIn - Balmoral GroupInstagram - eazy_adamuMany of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don't do it alone. If you'd like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group:www.etkgroup.co.ukinfo@etkgroup.co.uk

Editor's Note: This episode was recorded in March 2026, before the City of San Diego released its initial FY27 budget proposal. That proposal has since raised urgent questions about the future of public arts funding in San Diego, making Jonathon and Grant's conversation about arts, culture, and downtown's future especially timely. Jonathon Glus is the Prebys Senior Art & Design Fellow in Residence at the Downtown San Diego Partnership, working to help shape a bold vision for a more creative, vibrant, and connected downtown. A longtime arts leader, Jonathon brings national experience and a deep belief in the role artists, creative businesses, and cultural infrastructure can play in the life of a city. In San Diego, his work is focused on what it would take for downtown to become not only a place of business, but a civic and creative center worthy of the region's talent, beauty, and binational identity. This Episode: What role do arts and culture play in helping a city thrive? Jonathon and Grant explore why downtowns still matter, not just as business districts, but as civic centers where people gather, connect, experience beauty, and feel part of a shared life. Jonathon makes the case that arts and culture are essential to that work. They bring people into public spaces, support creative workers and small businesses, strengthen local identity, and help make a city feel alive. Together, they look at what San Diego can learn from other cities that have used creativity to reimagine their urban cores, while also naming the ingredients this region already has, from Balboa Park and historic buildings to its border-region identity and creative talent. At a moment when public arts funding is under serious threat, the conversation is a reminder that arts and culture are not extras. They are part of the civic infrastructure that helps communities build belonging, opportunity, and shared pride. If San Diego wants to be a global and inviting city, arts and culture need to be part of that story. Key Moments: [4:40] The shift from focusing only on cultural institutions to centering artists and creatives [8:50] Why affordability, space, and invitation matter for San Diego's creative workforce [22:15] How arts and culture can shape the next era of downtown [33:38] How imagination and grit can help San Diego move beyond a scarcity mindset [46:19] What a more creative downtown San Diego could look and feel like in five years Resources Mentioned in This Episode: San Diego Downtown Partnership – Organization working to support, strengthen, and reimagine downtown San Diego Balboa Park – San Diego's historic cultural park and one of the region's most beloved civic assets Creative Enterprise Zones – Policy and planning models used in cities such as London to protect and grow creative districts Pacific Standard Time – Getty-led regional arts initiative that brings museums and cultural organizations together around shared themes Take Action: Support Public Arts Funding – Pay attention to local budget decisions and speak up for arts and culture as essential civic infrastructure. Resources at sdartmatters.org. Visit Downtown with Fresh Eyes – Notice the public spaces, storefronts, historic buildings, and creative possibilities already present in the urban core. Support Local Artists and Creative Businesses – Seek out San Diego artists, designers, performers, galleries, studios, and cultural events. Find San Diego art events here. Make Space for Creativity – Whether you own property, lead an organization, or shape policy, consider how artists and creatives can be invited into the future of your community. Help Tell San Diego's Creative Story – Celebrate the artists and cultural voices that reflect the region's unique identity, from its natural environment to its transborder connections. Credits:This is a production of the Prebys FoundationHosted by Grant OliphantCo-Hosted by Crystal PageProduced by Adam Greenfield, Tess Karesky, Edgar Ontiveros Medina, and Crystal PageEngineered by Adam GreenfieldProduction Coordination by Tess KareskyVideo Production by Edgar Ontiveros MedinaThe Stop & Talk Theme song was created by San Diego's own Mr. Lyrical Groove.Special thanks to the Prebys Foundation TeamDownload episodes at your favorite podcatcher or visit us at StopAndTalkPod​cast​.comIf you like this show, and we hope you do, the best way to support this show is to share, subscribe

Episode 222 with Shamim Ehsani, Co Founder of Tribe Hotels Group, a hospitality and lifestyle company redefining modern African luxury through the integration of culture, art, and experience led design. Shamim has built a portfolio that includes Tribe Hotel in Nairobi, Hero Bar, named The Best Bar in Africa, and the upcoming Tribe Beach House in Kilifi, while continuing a family legacy that has helped shape Kenya's real estate, tourism, and food and beverage industry for over three decades.Shamim shares how the hospitality industry in Africa can function as economic infrastructure, shaping cities, driving employment, and influencing global perception of markets like Kenya. From launching a five star hotel in Nairobi's diplomatic and commercial hub to embedding over 900 works of African art into a scalable business model, Shamim explains how culture, creativity, and local identity can be translated into commercially viable and globally competitive African businesses.We explore the rapid growth of Nairobi as a leading business, lifestyle, and tourism destination, and what the rise of food, nightlife, and the creative economy reveals about income growth, urbanisation, and shifting consumer behaviour across Africa. The conversation also unpacks how local supply chains, artists, and entrepreneurs play a critical role in building sustainable tourism value chains and long term economic development.Looking ahead, Shamim reflects on investment opportunities in Kenya's coastline, the future of African tourism beyond safaris, and how to build Africa facing brands that compete globally without losing authenticity. This episode is a deep dive into the intersection of hospitality, investment, culture, and economic growth in Africa.What We Discuss With ShamimHospitality as economic infrastructure and its role in shaping cities, jobs, and global perception in Kenya.Why Nairobi's rise as a food, culture, and lifestyle hub signals deeper shifts in income, urbanisation, and the tourism economy beyond safaris.Turning African art, culture, and identity into commercially viable, globally competitive businesses without losing authenticity.How nightlife, bars, and creative industries are driving tourism value chains and positioning Kenya on the global stage.Building Africa facing brands with global relevance and avoiding extractive tourism models as new destinations like the Kenyan coast emerge.Did you miss my previous episode where I discus Africa's Payments Problem Is Not What You Think – Inside Mobile Money Infrastructure? Make sure to check it out!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with ShamimLinkedIn - Shamim EhsaniInstagram - tribehotelMany of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don't do it alone. If you'd like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group:www.etkgroup.co.ukinfo@etkgroup.co.uk

This session of the radio show shares the Finance Committee Budget Hearing, the Last of 4 sessions to go over the FY 2027 budget. The meeting was held in Council Chambers with 7 of 9 members present.Quick recap:This session was time well spent by the Committee to review the potential adjustments to the budget and come to a consensus on them. They started with a set of goals and a process to work through the listing of the items for discussion based upon what had occurred over the prior three nights.They wanted to minimize use of free cash. The end proposal recommends $1.8M of free cash rather than $2MThey wanted to move some of the regular recurring 'capital items' to the ops budget where they belong. They took a step in that direction with less than $100K of police gear putting that in the Ops budget. Next cycle those items won't need to come before the Capital budget as a requestThey made a strategic investment in a couple of positions. One already in the budget for a part time clerk in the Assessors office, and additional hybrid inspector/admin help for the Building Commissioner's team. This should help the assessors and inspectors to do the work they need to do while providing some additional administrative help to help the work flow and improve our permit and tax base (both revenue generators)They proposed reducing the Facilities expense budgetThey confirmed the need for restoration of the Deputy Town Administrator and the School Resource officers (SROs)They will request that the Schools look as possibly using more of their revolving funds to help balance their budget and in turn free up more free cash on the Town side to not be used for the overall budgetThe complete set of the adjustments will be written up, presented by the FinCom to the Town Council and Joint Budget Subcommittee. The line item adjustments will be made and incorporate some other updates for the Town Administrator to issue a revised budget proposal before the Council gets to finalize their vote at the June 10th meeting. It may not be ready for the May 20-21 Council budget hearings, the key item that still might be outstanding before those hearings is the FY 2027 health costs as the annual enrollment completes April 30Let's listen in--------------Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/3oIsBHQ73Ts?&t=1170 The amended agenda doc - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-2222 My full set of notes in one PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NzSDXoQxk7P0ztXRKjPpcPTPrZgBNE78/view?usp=drive_link Dept of Arts, Culture & Creative Economy metrics as referenced by Cory Shea during the budget hearinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1zQV7NQTLRSy1UnPKxad0wtW8Q-76YqOc/view?usp=drive_link--------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Australia's close neighbour is changing before our eyes. By mid-century, Indonesia is forecast to become the world's fourth largest economy – imagine that!So how is Indonesia's economy really performing? Is democracy making a difference? And how will President Prabowo Subianto tackle the challenge of building infrastructure across an archipelago?In the first episode of Global Roaming's Indonesia Rising series, Hamish speaks with economist Dr Mari Pangestu to learn how the country is weathering global economic shocks and what's at stake in its partnership with Australia.Guest: Dr Mari Pangestu, economist, Indonesia's former Minister of Trade (2004-2011) and Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (2011-2014), and the former World Bank managing director (2020-2023). ------------Get in touch: We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.auFind all episodes of Global Roaming now via the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts.--------------Indonesia Rising sound design by Samuel Phelps.*Hamish is in Indonesia as the winner of the 2024 Elizabeth O'Neill Journalism Award.

Jane Dutton speaks to Project Lead: Visitor & Creative Economy at Jozi My Jozi, Mbali Zulu, about City of Johannesburg holding its first Open Streets Sunday, which will see the closing off Main Street in Marshalltown in the Johannesburg CBD to vehicular traffic and allowing residents and pedestrians only access. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Raymond Ledwaba, CEO of ITTHYNK Gaming about the business of gaming in South Africa, an industry valued at roughly R7 billion, yet one where most of the economic value still flows offshore instead of benefiting local creators. Through ITTHYNK Gaming, Ledwaba is working to shift that dynamic by building local studios, developing African intellectual property, and training young developers to participate in the full gaming value chain. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: William Bird | Director at Media Monitoring Africa Africa Melane speaks to William Bird, Director at Media Monitoring Africa, as podcast regulation comes under the spotlight, unpacking the balance between growth, accountability, and the potential impact of taxation on South Africa’s rapidly expanding digital audio industry. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen.Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBUListen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3NSubscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetcFollow us on social media:702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk56See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music, festivals and the visual arts can be a boost to jobs and tourism in Idaho.

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Vahram Ayvazyan, founder of the Armenian Network State, for a wide-ranging conversation touching on AI and the future of work, the cyclical nature of human conflict throughout history, the decay of the nation-state, the concept of a "fourth establishment" of free people operating outside traditional power structures, the role of greed and self-aggrandizement in politics and tech, and how network states could serve as a parallel structure to challenge entrenched global elites. You can find Vahram on LinkedIn, or check the Armenian Network State page at networkstate.io.Timestamps00:00 The Future of AI and Humanity05:57 Human Nature and Greed12:00 The Crisis of Nation-States17:53 Community Resilience and Abundance23:30 The Power of Storytelling in Change29:43 Cultural Connections: Armenia and Africa35:43 Western Dominance and Its Consequences42:17 Creativity in the Age of AI48:07 Creating Parallel StructuresKey Insights1. Humans advance technologically but remain socially and biologically stagnant. Vahram argues that despite extraordinary technological leaps, human nature remains driven by greed and self-aggrandizement. Conflicts today mirror those of thousands of years ago, with only the actors changing while the underlying structure of power struggles stays the same.2. Power corrupts by disconnecting leaders from reality. Using a personal account of a deputy head of state, the guest illustrates how those who gain significant power gradually lose touch with reality, fall into cycles of wanting more, and become trapped in ego-driven decision-making regardless of their original intentions.3. The nation-state is in decay and failing its citizens. Globalization, internet, and migration have eroded the nation-state's ability to deliver basic services. Events like the Valencia flooding exposed how even wealthy European governments mismanage resources despite collecting enormous tax revenues.4. Three institutions currently rule the world, with a fourth emerging. Nation-states, multinational corporations, and religious institutions form today's power structure. The guest envisions a "fourth establishment" — network states — composed of free-thinking individuals connecting across geographies to build parallel, dignity-based communities outside these failing systems.5. Intentions matter more than the tools themselves. Whether discussing AI, nuclear energy, or mathematics, the guest emphasizes that technology is neutral and that what defines civilization is the moral intention behind its use, not the sophistication of the tools developed.6. Western civilization's dominance was built on superior weapons, not superior values. The guest challenges Western narratives by suggesting its historical advantage came primarily from military technology rather than cultural or moral superiority, contrasting this with indigenous and Eastern philosophies that treat land, community, and human relationships as sacred rather than as capital.7. Evolutionary, not revolutionary, change is the path forward. The guest warns that revolutionary movements are easily infiltrated, diverted, or crushed by existing power structures. Meaningful change requires patiently building critical mass through parallel structures, storytelling, and emotional connection until the alternative becomes undeniably powerful.

Kabera Angel Amahoro is back on The Ugandan Boy Talk Show!Join us as Angel, a pioneer of Soetry—a unique fusion of music and spoken word—shares her journey, creative insights, and the story behind her latest project, The Son of Adam Poetry Series.In this episode, we dive into:How Angel is shaping Uganda's creative economyThe role of mental health and consciousness in artHer process for creating emotionally resonant Soetry performancesFun “This or That” and Rapid Fire moments revealing Angel's personalityAdvice for young creatives and thought leaders✨ Follow Angel:Instagram & TikTok: https://linktr.ee/kabera.angelMusic: Available on Apple Music, BoomplayChapters:00:00 - Kabera Angel Amahoro Returns to The Ugandan Boy Talk Show05:25 - Reflecting on Soetry's Rise and Navigating Personal Grief12:15 - Host's Vision for Changing Ugandan Media Narratives18:33 - Unpacking Angel's Preferences: Poetry, Live Performance, Soulful...23:53 - Changing Narratives and the Importance of Media Research27:46 - From Slam Poetry to a Full-Time, Conscious Creative Career35:50 - Balancing Music and Poetry in Soetry for Impactful Storytelling40:51 - Why Rest is Resistance for Digital Creators and Artists49:00 - Angel's Mental Health Journey and the Power of Vulnerability55:30 - The Value of Collaboration Beyond Short-Term Monetary Gains01:01:13 - Personal Heartbreak Inspires a Viral Poetry Series on TikTok01:06:18 - Integrating Multiple Creative Identities from a Personal Space01:12:20 - The Long Game: Persistence and Underestimated Long-Term Grow...01:17:42 - Quick Insights and the Evolving Landscape of Ugandan Poetry01:21:11 - A Collective Vision for Uganda's Creative Economy Funds01:25:49 - Angel's Final Reflections and a Special Guest Recommendation

CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined on Weekend Breakfast by Anna Reverdy, Program Coordinator for Creation Africa at the French Institute of South Africa and Nezile Ntutha, VisionFX, Finalist from Cape Town. Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala King is the weekend breakfast show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour morning programme is the perfect (and perky!) way to kickstart your weekend. Author and journalist Sara-Jayne Makwala-King spends 3 hours interviewing a variety of guests about all things cultural and entertaining. The team keeps an eye on weekend news stories, but the focus remains on relaxation and restoration. Favourites include the weekly wellness check-in on Saturdays at 7:35am and heartfelt chats during the Sunday 9am profile interview. Listen live on Primedia+ Saturdays and Sundays between 07:00 and 10:00am (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala-King broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/AgPbZi9 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/j1EhEkZ Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this insightful conversation, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Osahon Akpata, CEO of CANEX Creations Inc., about transforming Africa's creative economy and intellectual property into powerful global assets.Osahon shares his journey from finance and consulting to leading investments in Africa's intellectual property–driven industries, offering deep insights into what it takes to build scalable creative businesses.The discussion explores the intersection of creativity, capital, and execution, highlighting how leaders can structure smart investments, build strategic partnerships, and unlock the long-term value of intellectual property.Whether you are an entrepreneur, investor, creator, or business leader, this episode provides practical insights on navigating risk, building sustainable creative ventures, and connecting African talent with global markets.

Music to Our Ears 3/5/26: Lora Wondolowski, Gfld City Council Pres & state rep candidate: humility & effective public service. Live in the studio—N'mpton HS Chamber Choir, previewing the Local Vocal Chord Bowl—amazing! The recently greatly honored E'mpton artist, marquetry master Silas Kopf. Congressman Jim McGovern: the war, Epstein, Bondi & the budget. Ruth Griggs w/ Dee Boyle-Clapp & Casandra Holden: the creative economy here.

Arcades roar, quarters clatter, and a cartoon ape climbs into legal history. From that moment, we trace how Nintendo turned courtroom battles into a durable framework that protects creativity, sustains markets, and shapes how gaming IP is enforced worldwide. We walk you through the legendary Donkey Kong versus King Kong fight, the NES lockout wars with Atari Games, and the surprising Game Genie ruling that carved out space for temporary, player-side tweaks.We then follow the money and the norms: why mass ROM hubs fell, how a single operator faced heavy statutory damages, and what counts as preservation versus willful distribution. The story expands into anti-circumvention law—mod chips, access controls, and the logic of prevention—before crossing into Europe, where the CJEU's proportionality test in PC Box affirmed platform security while keeping room for legitimate uses like homebrew. We also dive into patents on touchscreen and virtual joystick mechanics, showing how “feel” can rest on protected technical design, and close with the rapid Yuzu settlement that highlights today's fast-moving fight over active titles and alternative supply chains.Across these cases, a clear strategy emerges: IP as architecture. Copyright draws the line around expression, trademarks anchor identity, patents shield engineered solutions, and anti-circumvention maintains the gates. When used with precision, these tools don't choke innovation—they make it possible for studios to invest, for platforms to remain stable, and for beloved franchises to grow without being hollowed out by leakage. If you care about how games endure from cartridge to cloud, this legal map explains why some doors stay open and others must close.If this journey challenged your assumptions about ROMs, mods, and emulators, share it with a friend, subscribe for more plain-talk IP case studies, and leave a quick review telling us which case changed your mind.Send a textCheck out "Protection for the Inventive Mind" – available now on Amazon in print and Kindle formats. The views and opinions expressed (by the host and guest(s)) in this podcast are strictly their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the entities with which they may be affiliated. This podcast should in no way be construed as promoting or criticizing any particular government policy, institutional position, private interest or commercial entity. Any content provided is for informational and educational purposes only.

Instead of fearing AI replacing HR, we should focus on upskilling HR leaders to use it wisely. The future of HR must combine data and technology with empathy, integrity, and adaptability — especially in fast-moving startup environments.

CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King (in for Clarence Ford on Views and News) is joined by Deon Joubert of Orms. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at how Elizabeth is approaching visibility, community, and growth differently as she plans for the year ahead. Instead of chasing platforms or algorithms, she's focused on building an ecosystem, one rooted in relationships, repeatable processes, and shared momentum.   Elizabeth shares why she's experimenting with Substack, how the Creative Economy is evolving, and what recent results have reaffirmed for her about scaling a business sustainably. If you've been feeling the pressure of social media shifts or questioning where to put your energy, this conversation offers a grounded, real-world perspective. Listen in, take what resonates, and let this be an invitation to think bigger than any one platform.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Sinamandla Kwepile, founder of the Global Creative Summit (GCS), about the rapid growth of the creative economy and why African talent is at the heart of this year’s expanded summit. The Global Creative Summit is the continent’s flagship annual gathering for the creative industries, bringing together musicians, filmmakers, designers and cultural practitioners. The conversation explores how the summit aims to turn creativity into tangible economic opportunities through skills development, access to markets and regional collaboration. Kwepile unpacks what creatives can expect from the summit, why the creative economy is being positioned as a key driver of growth on the continent, and how platforms like GCS can help African creatives compete and collaborate on a global stage. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye speaks with the Minister of Arts. Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, on the future of Nigeria's creative industry and the political outlook ahead of 2027. She traces her resilience to her upbringing and family influences, describing her father as the most significant figure in her life.Musawa outlines the government's creative economy agenda, citing plans to expand “Detty December,” create millions of jobs, and boost GDP through global best practices. She said the ministry was focused on funding, distribution, and global competitiveness to help Nigerian creatives thrive.On politics, the minister strongly backed President Bola Tinubu's re-election, arguing that opposition figures lack the reach to unseat him, especially in the North. She also weighed in on party dynamics, the rise of the ADC, and insisted that her focus remains on delivering results, not pursuing electoral office.Guest:Hannatu Musawa(Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism & the Creative Economy)

Nevada County has been selected to host a state–local listening session informing California's Future is Creative, the State's first-ever strategic plan for the creative economy.The Nevada County Library has selected North Woods by Daniel Mason for Nevada County Reads 2026. Nevada County Reads is a countywide reading and community engagement program that brings residents together through shared literature and events. 

Greetings Glocal Citizens! The final stretch of 2025 is upon us and along with winding down our year-long Glocal Citizens @5 commemoration, this flashback forward episode is right on time for many reasons. In her new book, Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden from Us (https://annamalaikatubbs.com/bookshelf/), my returning guest, Anna Malaika Tubbs (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/anna-malaika-tubbs) not only prompts readers (and listeners) to connect the many dots that encircle the systems and institutions that animate the current Administration of the United States, she also proposes a vision for how we collectively flash forward and overcome the inherent limitations to patriarchy, in the US and globally. The solution--people power. Anna is a two-time New York Times bestselling author and multidisciplinary expert on current and historical understandings of race, gender, and equity. With a Ph.D. in Sociology and a Masters in Multidisciplinary Gender Studies from the University of Cambridge in addition to a Bachelors in Medical Anthropology from Stanford University, Anna translates her academic knowledge into stories that are clear and engaging. Her articles have been published by TIME Magazine, New York Magazine, Newsweek, The Guardian, and others. She first joined us to talk about her first book, The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of MLK Jr, Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation, which came out in 2021. Anna's storytelling also takes form in her talks, including her TED Talk that has been viewed 2 million times, as well as the scripted and unscripted screen projects she has in development which she hints at in our conversation. #Listenandlearn more! Where to find Anna? www.annamalaikatubbs.com (https://annamalaikatubbs.com) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-malaika-tubbs-5a72652b8/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annamalaikatubbs/) What's Anna reading and watching? The Covenant of Water (https://www.abrahamverghese.org/the-covenant-of-water/) by Abraham Verghese The Amazing Race (https://www.cbs.com/shows/amazing_race/) All Her Fault (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Her_Fault) Other topics of interest: Anna on The View (https://youtu.be/9oYQ_sLHOio?si=9icwosFpjQ2B4NzC) The Reecie Colbert Show (https://reeciecolbert.com) Higher Learning Podcast (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher_Learning_(podcast)) with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay The 19th News (https://19thnews.org/2025/05/anna-malaika-tubbs-erased-patriarchy/) About Modo Yoga (https://modoyoga.com/about-us/) About Bikram Yoga (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bikram_Yoga) Special Guest: Anna Malaika Tubbs.

Episode 203 with Stella Nse Okuzu who is the Director and CEO of the Royal African Society, one of the UK's oldest and most influential Africa focused institutions, dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of Africa and strengthening relationships between Africa and the rest of the world. She also brings extensive experience from her work leading East Africa partnerships at Radio Workshop, where she supported youth led storytelling and media initiatives across the region.In this episode of the Unlocking Africa Podcast, we explore how culture, storytelling, and the creative economy are becoming powerful drivers of Africa's economic growth, global influence, and soft power. Stella shares how the Royal African Society is strengthening its role as a bridge between Africa and international partners through cultural programming, policy engagement, and global dialogue.A central focus of the conversation is Film Africa 2025, London's leading African film festival. Stella explains how Film Africa goes beyond cinema to support Africa's creative economy, amplify African voices, and create new opportunities for collaboration, trade, and investment. We discuss the growing global influence of African cinema and why the Democratic Republic of Congo has been selected as the country spotlight for this year's festival, highlighting underrepresented stories and expanding Africa's cultural footprint.What We Discuss With StellaStella Okuzu's journey from youth led media partnerships in East Africa to leading the Royal African Society as a global bridge between Africa and the world.How Film Africa 2025 is strengthening Africa's creative economy and positioning African cinema as a driver of trade, investment, and soft power.Using cultural programming and storytelling to reshape global perceptions of Africa and unlock new international partnerships.The strategic importance of spotlighting the Democratic Republic of Congo and amplifying underrepresented African voices on the global stage.The future of African cinema, creative industries, and the role of institutions in unlocking Africa's long term economic potential.Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss How Radio and Storytelling Are Empowering African Youth and Driving Change? Make sure to check it out!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with Stella:LinkedIn - Stella Nse Okuzu and Royal African SocietyThis episode is sponsored by Radio WorkshopThe Radio Workshop podcast tells real stories about young Africans. Forget the Africa you think you know. From Freetown to Cape Town, hear the world's youngest population, one story at a time.Listen to the Radio Workshop Podcast hereMany of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don't do it alone. If you'd like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group: www.etkgroup.co.ukinfo@etkgroup.co.uk

Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast, where dreaming big isn't just encouraged — it's required. In today's episode, Elizabeth is sharing one of her favorite rituals of the year: her Dreamiest Dreams for 2026. These are the visions that feel bold, stretchy, a little scary to say out loud… but always seem to activate magic the moment they leave her mouth. From expanding Elevate, to growing the brand-new Creative Economy community, to speaking gigs, to podcast upgrades, to two full-year sponsorship partners — Elizabeth lays it ALL out. And if history has shown anything, it's this: when she shares her dreams, her community shows up to help make them happen. This episode is your permission slip to map out your own 2026 vision with clarity, boldness, and zero attachment. Because as she says, "If I can help that many people, then we will hit our revenue goals."

Seattle's creative economy drives 18% of city GDP but artists can't afford to live here. Randy Engstrom, co-leading Mayor-Elect Wilson's arts transition team, argues culture must be central to solving housing, education, and economic challenges - not treated as expendable when budgets get tight. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii and find Randy Engstrom on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/randyengstrom/.  

Stephen Grootes in conversation with Thato Moraka from CEO and Founder of Leaders in Leaders in Motion Academy, driving innovation in Africa’s creative economy through gaming, animation, and digital media, and why unlocking the commercial potential of African creativity is key to making our stories, designs, and IP globally competitive. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Onke Dumeko, the NFVF’s Acting CEO, in studio, about the major new funding window opened under the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP 6), which aims to inject significant support into South Africa’s film and television industry; with more than R50 million immediately available for high-level films and documentaries, alongside hundreds of millions budgeted for the broader programme, the initiative is set to boost job creation, empower emerging creatives, strengthen training programmes, and support festivals and industry development, and Dumeko breaks down what the funding means for the sector, who qualifies, and how filmmakers can take advantage of the opportunity before applications close. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week on the podcast returning guest, Baze Mpinja takes us nearly five years to the date on a flashback forward journey to her new now as a podcaster and Phoenician. Her new podcast, Reflections with Baze Mpinja (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reflections-with-baze-mpinja/id1838292042&ved=2ahUKEwiEuJvdp4uRAxX_WkEAHRCzLzoQFnoECBsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3Wn_UQ_XufBPaY_jd1GFns) comes at a time when she's now calling one of her childhood hometowns home again and she's finding a new sense of home in the work of translating and transcribing a career in beauty onto a new platform. true to form, she describes adaptability as her superpower. She's navigated startup-style multicultural magazines, national media powerhouses, and the creative side of theatrical advertising. Along the way, she's honed the ability to dive into unfamiliar topics, collaborate cross-functionally, deliver clean, accurate work on tight deadlines, and tailor her writing to resonate with diverse audiences. As a project-based writer and strategist, brands trust her to shape their voice, develop storytelling strategies, create compelling branded content, and craft executive communications. Her latest project, Reflections with Baze Mpinja is a sharp, witty podcast that holds up a mirror to beauty and society—exploring what's beautiful, complex, and everything in between. The show goes beyond trends and product talk to unpack how beauty shows up in pop culture, sports, media, and everyday life. Listen and learn about how we're both navigating the wide world of podcasting and more! Where to find Baze and Reflections? bazempinja.com (https://www.bazempinja.com) On Apple Podcasts (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reflections-with-baze-mpinja/id1838292042&ved=2ahUKEwiEuJvdp4uRAxX_WkEAHRCzLzoQFnoECBsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3Wn_UQ_XufBPaY_jd1GFns) On Glocal Citizens (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/baze-mpinja) What's Baze reading, watching and listening to? Loneliness & Company (https://www.charleedyroff.com) by Charlee Dyroff The Diplomat (https://www.netflix.com/gh/title/81288983) on Netflix The Pitt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pitt) on HBOMax The Agency: Central Intelligence (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Agency:_Central_Intelligence) on Showtime In the Dark (https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/in-the-dark/season-2-of-in-the-dark), a New Yorker podcast Other topics of interest: The Phoenician Resort (https://www.thephoenician.com) About Paradise Valley (https://www.paradisevalleyaz.gov) About Tempe (https://www.downtowntempe.com) Who is Curtis Flowers (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Flowers)? Revisit our conversation on AI in healthcare with David Hutchful (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/david-hutchful) Special Guest: Baze Mpinja.

What if growing your business wasn't about hustling harder—but about helping each other rise? In this episode, Elizabeth pulls back the curtain on her newest passion project: The Elevate Economy, a bold experiment to prove that community really is currency. You'll hear how one comment after her live event sparked a vision for something much bigger—a movement designed to help creative women collaborate, support one another, and boost the economy from the inside out. Elizabeth shares why this could change how small business owners build and grow forever.

Sci-fi titan Neal Stephenson, whose Snow Crash coined the term "metaverse" and Cryptonomicon sketched the contours of crypto, joins Friederike to talk about his foray into championing empowering creators with direct micropayments and IP sovereignty, without the data-exploiting enclosures of Web2, with Lamina1 as its co-founder. Neal unpacks his detached craft plausible worlds that inadvertently blueprint reality while cautioning against Web3's traps: Criminal stigma, abysmal UX alienating normies, and risks of becoming surveillance superhighways or bank shiny toys. Spotlighting Lamina 1's launch with "Artifact" (a Weta-forged sci-fi game), he envisions success as creative output flourishing where blockchain fades to the background. Topics discussed in this episode:(00:00) Introduction to Decentralization and Blockchain(01:20) The Role of Storytelling in Technology Prediction(03:48) The Balance of Optimism and Pessimism in Fiction(06:27) Web3: Promises and Pitfalls(08:36) The Evolution of the Web: From Decentralization to Centralization(13:37) Metrics for a Decentralized Web(15:55) Lamina One: A New Vision for the Metaverse(23:44) Creating a Financial Layer for the Creator Economy(25:08) Legal Implications of Smart Contracts(27:38) The Strength of Smart Contracts(31:04) Decentralization vs. Centralization in the Creator Economy(36:21) The Decline of Centralized Platforms(41:23) Financialization and the Creative Economy(45:47) The Future of Web3 and User Experience(51:17) Potential Failure Modes of Web3Links mentioned in this episode: Neal Stephenson, Co-founder Lamina1: https://x.com/nealstephenson Lamina 1: https://lamina1.com/home Sponsors: Gnosis: Gnosis has been building core decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem since 2015. With the launch of Gnosis Pay last year, we introduced the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Start leveraging its power today at gnosis.io This episode is hosted by Friederike Ernst.

OPINION: Public optimism and policy gaps in Asean's creative economy | Oct. 30, 2025Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net Follow us: Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital Check out our Podcasts: Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer Stitcher: https://tmt.ph/stitcherTune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein#TheManilaTimes#KeepUpWithTheTimes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our host, Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Andrea Dempster Chung, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Kingston Creative, about their long-term strategy to build a cultural district in downtown Kingston – and what it takes to turn natural talent into a thriving creative ecosystem. External references: Kingston Creative – the official site of the initiative.Paint the City – a large-scale mural programme aimed at beautifying downtown Kingston and supporting local artists.Artwalk Kingston – monthly activation by Kingston Creative in downtown Kingston.CreateTech Caribbean – a regional programme launched by Kingston Creative to support creative entrepreneurs through training and access to finance.Climate Change Art Park – a public art project by Camille Chedda developed in collaboration with GCDN and Alserkal Advisory as part of A Feral Commons.About the guest:Andrea Dempster Chung, is an engineer, entrepreneur and executive. She is the Cofounder and Executive Director of Kingston Creative an organisation seeking to transform Downtown; the founder of Bookophilia, a bookstore that promotes Caribbean literature and the founder of Go Global Art, an art marketing platform which helps artists from developing countries gain access to global markets. +

On the latest episode of the Remarkable Retail Podcast co-hosts Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc deliver another fast-moving episode at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and retail reinvention.The episode opens with Steve leading the weekly news rundown, spotlighting Walmart's groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI's ChatGPT — a move that could redefine how shoppers discover products and transact. They then turn to earnings where LVMH's modest rebound hints at a possible luxury reset, contrasted sharply with Saks Global's double-digit losses and ongoing integration pains. The co-hosts analyze Levi's direct-to-consumer surge under CEO Michelle Gass, before diving into Aritzia's remarkable 32% growth and aggressive US expansion.From there Michaels Arts & Crafts CEO David Boone joins for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, transformation, and speed. Boone shares how Michaels' “seize the moment” initiative emerged after the collapse of Party City and JoAnn's — an opportunity to rapidly introduce new in-store and digital concepts like The Party Shop and Balloon Bar. Drawing on his leadership experience at Staples Canada, Boone contrasts private equity agility with public-company complexity and explains why, in today's market, inaction is riskier than risk itself.Boone also details Michaels' journey toward a truly omnichannel creative ecosystem, where digital discovery enhances the tactile joy of physical stores. He discusses the integration of JoAnn's beloved IP into the Michaels experience and how the company's purpose — “fueling the joy of creativity and celebration” — guides everything from store design to marketing voice.Steve and Michael close with their “what's remarkable” segment, breaking down OpenAI's new Sora social video app and the explosive pace of AI adoption and lifting up International artisanal brand MUDD and the creative retail energy they embody. Together they reflect on the balance of innovation, humanity, and retail momentum heading into the 2025 holiday season. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Yancey Strickler is a writer and entrepreneur that co-founded Kickstarter (and was CEO for 3 years), Metalabel, The Creative Independent, and A-Corp (Artist Corporations). Essentially, each of these ventures exist to equip creative people with capabilities, knowledge, and tools that make them more powerful. We cover the different facets of this at length, especially his concept of, and push to create Artist Corporations, the systemic exploitation of artists, how DSPs trade convenience for meaning and depth, platform boycotts, "winning" in it's purest sense, and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Yancey StricklerA-CorpsMetaLabelThe Creative IndependentHipgnosisNirvanaThe Royal Alberta AdvantageEp 68 - Evan Honer“All The King's Men”Virgil AblohBentoismCS Lewis - “The Inner Ring”Click here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

As AI tools become more embedded in creative workflows, what happens to intuition, craft, and authorship? In this behind-the-scenes episode, we discuss recent articles and interviews published by Scandinavian MIND. The conversation touches on emerging design practices like vibe coding, the rise (and limits) of prompting, and why Nordic creatives continue to emphasise human-centric strategy.In this conversation, we talk about:How AI challenges the role of human intuition in design and storytellingWhy creativity is becoming a shared task between humans and machinesWhat brands and creatives must do to stay relevant in an age of algorithmic discoveryWith:Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief and FounderErik Olofsson-Havikko, Co-Founder and Creative DirectorLouise Holmström, Editorial Assistant—Scandinavian MIND is a media platform and branding agency operating at the intersection of lifestyle industries and tech. Sign up for our newsletter:www.scandinavianmind.com/newsletters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Memphis is known for its creative and cultural identity, and one organization stands out as a champion for the creative sector. Over the last 10 years, UNAPOLOGETIC. has helped artists remain authentic while building resources and infrastructure to help their work remain authentically Memphis. This conversation with IMAKEMADBEATS and Kid Maestro explores the need for diversity in all sectors and how to turn what makes you different into your superpower. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Kid Maestro IMAKEMADBEATS UNAPOLOGETIC. Learn more about the 10 year anniversary of UNAPOLOGETIC. here, here, and here University of Memphis Recording Technology degree IMAKEMADBEATS 2019 TEDxMemphis Talk (learn more about the performance from The Memphis Flyer here) Celebrate What's Right: Growing the Creative Economy featuring Kid Maestro Orange Mound "Revitalizing Black Neighborhoods by Preserving Their History" The New York Times Memphis Music Initiative Music Export Memphis City of Memphis Welcomes DeMarcus Suggs as Director of Creative and Cultural Economy This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

What's your intellectual property truly worth when it's on the line? Not what you hope or what you feel, but what courts, investors, and negotiators will actually pay. This episode of Intangiblia dives deep into the high-stakes world of IP valuation, where patents, trademarks, and copyrights transform from abstract legal protections into concrete dollar amounts.We journey through landmark global IP disputes that have defined how creative assets are valued in courtrooms from California to Colombia. The Samsung v. Apple design patent battle set precedent for how much of a product's profit can be attributed to its appearance. Epic Systems v. Tata Consultancy Services revealed the billion-dollar worth of trade secrets when they cross into competitors' hands. Meanwhile, cases like Liffers in Spain demonstrate that even moral rights, the right to be credited for your work, carry financial value that courts will recognize and enforce.The podcast unpacks three essential valuation methodologies that every creator should understand: cost-based (what it took to create), market-based (what others pay for similar assets), and income-based (what future earnings it will generate). Through fascinating case studies across industries, from pharmaceuticals to streaming services, sneakers to smartphones, we see how these approaches play out in real disputes with massive financial implications.Beyond methodology, we explore how valuation strategies differ across borders, with emerging economies like India pushing back against one-size-fits-all licensing rates, and Mexico's courts mandating that IP damages reflect genuine commercial impact. The digital transformation adds another layer of complexity, as shown in Disney v. Redbox, where even access codes carried enforceable intellectual property value.Whether you're protecting your creative work, licensing your technology, or facing infringement, this episode delivers a crucial message: in intellectual property, real power lies not just in registration but in pricing. Because in the world of IP, value isn't what you feel, it's what you can prove.Send us a text

About This EpisodeWhat if the collapse of old systems — the patriarchy, relentless productivity, and hollow doing — is really the birth pangs of something necessary and beautiful? In this conversation, I sit down with Leo Marrs, a writer, creative strategist, experience designer, and the author of the upcoming The New Creator: Rise of the Mindful Artist in the New Meaning Economy.Leo's story begins in the wilds of Alaska and weaves through entrepreneurship, breathwork, altered states of consciousness, and a deep remembering that we are it — the universe expressing itself creatively through us.In this episode, we explore:How the collapse of old systems can feel like existential fight-or-flight — and yet a creative rebirth.Leo's spontaneous awakening that revealed the creative intelligence suffusing everything.The essential role of art, vision, and imagination in shaping futures worth living.How to engage with technology — including AI — without losing our humanity.Why presence might be our greatest creative “technology” yet.How to drop the striving and become the mindful artist you already are.If you feel called to make things that truly matter, this conversation is for you.Listen NowApple Podcasts: [listen here]Spotify: [Lissten here] Links & ResourcesConnect with Leo Marrs: https://www.leomarrs.comLeo's upcoming book: The New Creator: Rise of the Mindful Artist in the New Meaning Economy (sign up on Leo's site for updates)Referenced in this episode:Integral Theory by Ken Wilber — https://integrallife.com/The Image of the Future by Fred Polak — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_PolakMoga Dot (AI & ethics) The Telepathy Tapes podcast — https://thetelepathytapes.com/ Aphantasia resources — https://aphantasia.comTimestamps00:00 — Welcoming Leo and the collective moment we're in04:00 — Leo's spontaneous awakening in the shower12:00 — The power of image, vision, and art to shape the future20:00 — Engaging with AI and collective intelligence mindfully30:00 — Aphantasia, inner knowing, and hidden gifts of not seeing42:00 — Why we must learn to trust uncertainty50:00 — The billboard message: You're it — becoming the mindful artist you already areGo DeeperRead my blog reflections on this episode inside PatreonGet bonus episodes, reflections, and community connection: [Patreon]Subscribe to the Creative Genius Newsletter hereIf You Loved This EpisodeShare it with a friend — it helps so much.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — your words help Creative Genius reach more people who need it.Join our warm, growing community on Patreon for more bonus episodes, guided reflections, and ways to connect with others on this path.Stay ConnectedFollow me on Instagram: @kateshepherdcreative & @thecreativegeniuspodcastFollow Leo: @theleomarrsReach out to me directly hereThank you for listening — keep making things that matter.

In this Mission Matters episode hosted by Adam Torres at the Milken Global Conference 2025, we spotlight Mongolia's economic and cultural evolution with four influential voices: Nomin Chinbat, Minister of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth of Mongolia; Namuun Battulga, CEO of Jenko Tour, JSC and Igo Hotel and Resorts; Daniel Kang, Founder of Berify & Investor in Hyper-Innovation; and Tianna Nguyen, Founder of Alensia. This dynamic conversation explores Mongolia's emerging global role in renewable energy, sovereign infrastructure, tech innovation, and creative diplomacy. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------Fiber Global Raises $20M to Scale Circular Building MaterialsFunding: $20 million Series AGoal: Expand production of sustainable materials that reduce construction wasteImpact: Tackling industrial emissions and advancing the circular economyRead more →Lumion Secures $10M to Power the Future of Trade SchoolsFunding: $10 million seed roundGoal: Build an operating system to modernize vocational educationImpact: Addressing the skilled labor gap through better tech and infrastructureRead more →Swen Capital Raises $183M for Ocean Impact VenturesFunding: €183 millionGoal: Invest in early-stage startups protecting marine ecosystemsImpact: Scaling technologies for ocean conservation and sustainabilityRead more →Mealogic Raises $16M to Advance Food-as-Medicine InnovationFunding: $16 millionGoal: Integrate personalized nutrition and clinical outcomes through techImpact: Helping prevent chronic illness and improve health through better food systemsLearn more →Accessibility Startup Sociability Raises $3.5MFunding: $3.5 million seed roundGoal: Build accessible tech solutions for people with disabilitiesImpact: Empowering inclusive innovation with support from global backersLearn more about Sociability →SparkCharge Secures $30.5M to Expand Mobile EV ChargingFunding: $30.5 millionGoal: Scale its mobile charging network across the U.S.Impact: Making EV adoption more convenient and equitable through on-demand serviceRead more → ----------------------------------------Thrive in the Impact Economy.Join 20k+. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and curated products that drive the Impact Economy. Our mission is to highlight and celebrate the founders, creators, investors, and conscious brands shaping the future of conscious business and philanthropy.To learn more, please visit causeartist.com

Syed K. Jamal Founder & CEO Board Member Ford Fellow Executive Producer WTIA Alum Measures what matters On a mission to transform education with creative economy Sponsors The Jason Cavness experience is brought to you by Breeze Docs. Request for Proposals AKA RFPs, can be very challenging for Small & Medium-sized Businesses. Breeze Docs, the RFP response platform of choice for SMBs across North America, uses AI to help companies quickly complete RFPs, security questionnaires, and other important business documents.  If you'd like to start winning more RFPs and reduce completion times by up to 80 percent, visit breezedocs.ai to book a demo. By mentioning the Jason Cavness Experience, you will qualify for a free upgrade from Breeze Solo to Breeze AI+ valued at $6,000. Follow the Breeze at www.breezedocs.ai Sign up for free upgrade here  https://www.breezedocs.ai/rfp-response-software-jason-caveness CavnessHR: Seattle's Got Tech Sign up to demo your tech and win prizes for being the best tech  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBV98Am90oAoP08vWaS870Uk7Zp7WVDCwF6PALwlJf5NgmWw/viewform?usp=header Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the podcast on your favorite platforms Syed's Bio Syed is an Indian-American entrepreneur and strategic advisor, focused on empowering young people to make informed career decisions and fostering meaningful cross-cultural collaborations. As the Chairman of the Tacoma-Kochi Friendship City Committee, he leads efforts to strengthen film and educational partnerships between India and the United States. An executive producer at 222 Pictures and a trained filmmaker (Mass Communication Research Center, Jamia, New Delhi), Syed serves on the Board of Advisors for The Way Home: Journey of Family and Faith, a documentary exploring the resilience of three generations of Tibetan women striving to preserve their cultural heritage. Syed is also on the board of Tasveer, the only Oscar-qualifying South Asian Film Festival in the world. In this role, he is excited to build film institute partnerships to inspire and engage young people through film production and storytelling. With a dynamic career spanning media, higher education, and nonprofits in both India and the US, Syed brings a unique blend of creative vision and strategic expertise. He actively volunteers with the World Trade Center Tacoma as its India Ambassador, serves on the Board of Directors of the World Affairs Council of Tacoma, and mentors aspiring entrepreneurs through Bridge for Billions.  Additionally, he curates transformative impact projects for Collegey.com and evaluates student initiatives for Rise, a prestigious global talent program by Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust. As a leader in organizational strategy, Syed drives innovation, builds high-impact partnerships, and ensures measurable client outcomes. His professional journey includes pivotal roles in media, academia, and international education, underpinned by his personal experience as an International Ford Foundation Fellow pursuing graduate studies in international affairs. This global perspective informs his vision for initiatives like Collegey and Branta, both of which aim to inspire and support the next generation of changemakers. In 2011, Syed joined the Fulbright Commission to advance the US Department of State's public diplomacy efforts through EducationUSA.  As Communications Manager, he led groundbreaking digital outreach campaigns, cultivated strategic partnerships, and conducted recruitment programs and workshops in collaboration with US Foreign Service Officers. Since transitioning from EducationUSA, Syed has consulted for leading youth and higher education organizations across India/South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. In 2015, he founded Branta, a consulting firm that bridges global education and youth networks in the US and youth-centered initiatives in emerging markets. Syed's expertise lies at the intersection of the creative economy, public diplomacy, social entrepreneurship, and impact-driven programming. His passion for fostering global citizenship, project-based learning, and cross-cultural innovation continues to shape his contributions to the education and creative economy sectors.  We talk about the following and other items Syed's Background and Journey The Importance of Poetry and Nature Biking and Favorite Poets Cultural Differences in Poetry Empowering Youth in Career Decisions The Future of Higher Education The Role of College Tacoma's Transformation and Strengths The Creative Economy in Tacoma The Role of Nonprofits in Tacoma Becoming a Filmmaker The Power of Camera Angles in Filmmaking The Impact of Lighting on Perception Changes in the Filmmaking Industry The Evolution of Storytelling Humanizing Homelessness The Role of South Asian Film Festivals The Importance of Social Capital Religious and Cultural Practices in India The World Trade Center and International Trade I nnovation and Creativity Immigrating to the United States The Cost of Private Education The Value of Public Schools The Impact of Socioeconomic Disparities Originality and Courage in Creativity India-Pakistan Relations Introducing Grid City Studio Building Tacoma as a Creative Hub Engaging the Community  Syed's Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skjamal/ Personal Website: https://www.gobranta.com/ceofounder Syed's Advice   I am not very good at giving advice. I would say just, think about your story a lot. You have a story. Don't underestimate your story. Your story is a collective story of your parents, your neighborhood, your neighbors, your books. It's all part of your story, so don't underestimate your story. Please tell your story, talk about yourself, talk about, the environment you grew up in, things that bothers you. Talk about it. It matters a lot when we talk about our personal things. A lot of people, a lot of time people shy away, they avoid talking about themselves because they think it's showing off.  I don't think it's showing off. You are at your most authentic self when you just talk about your story as your story. So please don't underestimate your stories. We might pick up one of your stories and make a movie out of it.

It takes a lot of public/private partnerships to bring economic stability and growth to a community. Arlington strives to share these partnerships with small businesses that may not otherwise get access to big opportunities. For the second year, Arlington's BizLaunch team is working with Hyatt Crystal City on a Minority Vendor Showcase that takes a partnership to a new level. I'm Susan Soroko, Director of Creative Economy at Arlington Economic Development in Arlington, Virginia. The role of Economic Development is to retain and attract businesses where workers can live and thrive in a great community even when the work world is changing. We support (small) business through programs like BizLaunch and value the importance of placemaking and a sector devoted to creative economy and the arts. Today we're going to talk about a special partnership with Hyatt Crystal City and what it's like to bring your A game to an event.   To help me discuss this, I'd like to welcome Tiffany Hamilton, Co- Founder of Victor Wear. Did you know 85% of people with autism are unemployed or underemployed? People like our Co-Founder, Isaiah—a straight-A student, video game developer, swimmer, and competitive bowler—face challenges in the job market, despite their many abilities. That's why we launched Victor Wear, an award-winning activewear brand dedicated to inspiring resilience and empowering and employing the autism community. We aim to have our company primarily run by neurodivergent individuals to create jobs while changing the disability narrative and creating a more inclusive world. At the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, our commitment to the community, connection, and care is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create meaningful opportunities and foster an environment where all individuals feel valued and supported. Building strong relationships and opening doors for our diverse neighbors is our passion, especially within our National Landing community. That is the spark and core to the Minority Vendor Showcase that we aim to host each year. Resources Victor Wear: https://victorwear.com/ Arlington Economic Development BizLaunch Division: https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com/Small-Business General information about the Small Business Administration (SBA): https://www.sba.gov/ SBA resources locally: https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance SCORE Counseling and other resources: https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com/Small-Business/Small-Business-Programs/One-on-One-Counseling Small Business Saturday, November 30, 2024 The Innovation Economy Website: https://www.innovationeconomy.show Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://agilebrandguide.com/ Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/innovationeconomy/ Listen to our other podcast, The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström: https://www.theagilebrand.show The Innovation Economy podcast is brought to you by Arlington Economic Development: https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com The Innovation Economy is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

This week's guest is the singular Michael Dean, who graduated from architecture school and played in a band before spending years in tech working on virtual reality, only to metamorphose into one of the best essayists I've ever read. With support from Humans On The Loop supporters O'Shaughnessy Ventures and Cosmos Institute, Dean is now decoding the structure of great essays and translating his framework into both a textbook and an AI-powered editing tool.In this conversation, we explore how to cultivate human agency at the frontiers where physical reality and the metaverse fold into one another and entangled human and machine intelligences unleash radical new possibilities for reflection and creativity. By the end of our discussion we start to trace the contours of a world in which everyone has a better chance to pursue their passions without having to worry about “product-market fit” — a future in culture stages a glorious insurrection against the dehumanizing division between passion and paid work.If this episode stimulates or triggers you, please leave a comment here or on YouTube — I would love to learn from you and this project exists as a space for thoughtful discourse!Upcoming Events* 3 May @ 11 am Mountain– Book Club: Prophetic Culture by Federico Campagna(patrons-only discussion)* 13 May-14 June – How To Live In The Future at Weirdosphere(five-week online course with ten sessions)Project Links• Explore this project's essay and episode archives• Join the Discord server• Browse the books we discuss on the show• Explore the conversational mind-map grown from nine years of conversations• Book me for speaking or consultingDean's LinksThe Secret Architecture of Great EssaysTeleportation, $97/month, coming soonLas Vegas & the MetaverseA change of heartPrepping for the Editor G*dsMega-updateSungazerLucy in the Sky of Large Language Models4 Types of Material in Every EssayMentioned Books & ArticlesMichael Garfield – Sacred DataJohn Smart – The transcenscion hypothesisJ.C.R. Licklider & Bob Taylor – The Computer as a Communication DeviceKevin Kelly – AR Will Spark The Next Big Tech Platform — Call It MirrorworldDouglas Rushkoff – Present ShockYoshija Walter – Artificial influencers and the dead internet theoryMentioned People & PodcastsJ.F. MartelK. Allado McDowellDanielle BassettTyson YunkaportaMitch MignanoJaron LanierPeter DiamandisWilliam Irwin ThompsonBenjamin OlsenThe BeatlesTerence McKennaGrimesHolly HerndonTimothy LearyJake KobrinSara PhinnThe Ungoogleable MichaelangeloErik HoelMichael Crichton This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelgarfield.substack.com/subscribe

In this month's auditorial episode, we dive into some exciting discussions around fiscal sponsorship and how it can really benefit artists. But we don't just stop there; we also explore the deeper connection between NOT REAL ART and its parent nonprofit, Arterial, when it comes to the role of art in our culture. Host and Arterial founder Scott shares some personal anecdotes and reflects on how the podcast and his own artistic journey have evolved over time. He emphasizes how crucial it is for artists to have sustainable ways to thrive, without getting bogged down by commercial pressures. This isn't just about making a living; it's about creating a space where creativity can grow freely. Listeners, we encourage you to see yourselves as more than just consumers of art. You're part of a community that plays a vital role in supporting and promoting artistic expression. Whether through sharing your thoughts, attending events, or even spreading the word about the importance of creativity, everyone can contribute to fostering a richer artistic ecosystem. Links Mentioned in This Episode ArterialArtsvilleUSAFirst Friday ExhibitionsNOT REAL ARTNOT REAL ART PodcastNOT REAL ART SchoolRemote Video SeriesScott “Sourdough” PowerFor more information, please visit https://notrealart.com/fiscal-sponsorship-arterial

March is the month to celebrate Women's History. In business, 40% of new companies are started by women, employing 10 million workers and generating $1.8 trillion in revenue. That's a lot of economic impact to celebrate. I'm Susan Soroko, Director of Creative Economy at Arlington Economic Development in Arlington Virginia. The role of Economic Development is to retain and attract businesses where workers can live and thrive in a great community even when the work world is changing. We support (small) business through programs like BizLaunch and value the importance of placemaking and a sector devoted to creative economy and the arts. Today we're going to talk about the value and impact of women owned businesses on our economy. To help me discuss this I'd like to welcome Mary Wong, Founder and Principal Consultant of EvaluCcraft Global. Ms. Wong is the Founder and Principal Consultant of EvaluCraft Global, LLC, a data-driven and evidence-informed consulting firm that provides public and foreign policy analysis and evaluation services. Established in Arlington in January 2020 to meet an emerging need, EvaluCraft Global, LLC helps public and private sector organizations at all levels around the world engaged in public and international affairs to analyze, assess and evaluate associated policies and programs for effectiveness, impact, output and outcomes. Our core values are competence, transparency and accountability. Prior to launching EvaluCraft Global, Ms. Wong served 11 ½ years with the U.S. Department of State, most recently as Deputy Director in the Office of Management Policy and Resources in the Bureau of International Organization Affairs and prior to that as Deputy Director in the Office of the Fulbright Scholarship Board in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Before joining U.S. federal public service, Ms. Wong worked 8 ½ years on design and administration of international exchanges and training for the Institute of International Education in Washington, DC and in Hanoi, Vietnam. Ms. Wong has a Master of Public Policy degree in Program Evaluation from the George Washington University's Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Administration, a Master of Arts degree in International Development with a focus on Social and Economic Development from the University of Kentucky's Patterson School of Diplomacy & International Commerce and a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations with a concentration in Political Economy from Drake University in Iowa. Ms. Wong is passionate about foreign policy relevance to the publics. When not working, Ms. Wong enjoys traveling and learning about the world with her husband and two children; cheering on her daughters in all their curricular and extracurricular pursuits, and contributing to community-building through the Bahá'í Faith and service projects. Resources: EvaluCraft Global  Arlington Economic Development BizLaunch Division: BizLaunch  Minority Vendor Fair Upcoming Minority Vendor Showcase at Hyatt Crystal City   General information about the Small Business Administration (SBA): https://www.sba.gov/ SBA resources locally: https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance SCORE Counseling and other resources: https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com/Small-Business/Small-Business-Programs/One-on-One-Counseling Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://agilebrandguide.com/ Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/innovationeconomy/ Listen to our other podcast, The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström: https://www.theagilebrand.show The Innovation Economy podcast is brought to you by Arlington Economic Development: https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com The Innovation Economy is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

It's January! It's the month for renewal, resolutions and fresh starts. Whether you're looking for personal or professional changes, now's the time to put plans to work. In Arlington Economic Development, training and support go hand and hand throughout the year, but this January, there's more in store. I'm Susan Soroko, Director of Creative Economy at Arlington Economic Development in Arlington Virginia. The role of Economic Development is to retain and attract businesses where workers can live and thrive in a great community even when the work world is changing. We support (small) business through programs like BizLaunch and value the importance of placemaking and a sector devoted to creative economy and the arts. Today we're going to talk about what it takes to transform a small business. Alex Held is Small Business Manager at Arlington Economic Development. He is a solutions oriented thinker with six years of business development, sales and marketing, and consulting experience in dynamic organizations both nonprofit and for-profit, managing competing priorities in a goal driven setting. I am particularly skilled at uncovering clients' needs and finding solutions to achieve their objectives. Resources Arlington Economic Development BizLaunch Division: https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com/Small-Business BizLaunch Transformational Challenge and Pitch Fest event: https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com/News-Resources/Events/BizLaunch-Transformational-Challenge-and-PitchFest Alex Held LinkedIn bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-held-cpm-747b6615/ The Innovation Economy Website: https://www.innovationeconomy.show Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://agilebrandguide.com/ Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/innovationeconomy/ Listen to our other podcast, The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström: https://www.theagilebrand.show The Innovation Economy podcast is brought to you by Arlington Economic Development: https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com The Innovation Economy is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company