Wendy MacNaughton On Positive Social Change With Art Influence With Damian Bradfield podcast

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In the final episode of season 4, Richard Russell, the English record producer, musician, and owner of the record label XL Recordings, talks to Damian about what makes good music, how he built a different kind of record label, and how to work with the world’s biggest artists. He also argues that having only one strong skill can be an advantage—and help you do what you love—if you can build a strong team around you. Get your free WeTransfer pro account here: we.tl/richard Influence is a production of WeTransfer , produced in association with Reasonable Volume. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Dame Stephanie Shirley on Innovation in Business 25:44

2 years назад25:44

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In this episode, Dame Stephanie Shirley CH (the CH is for Companion of Honour) — a German-British software pioneer, businesswoman, and philanthropist — chats with Damian about making an entirely new kind of business for an untapped category of worker (women with household and caretaking responsibilities) before there was a model for either. And, as remote work proliferates now, she shares what she learned from designing a remote workforce 70 years ago. She also talks about prioritizing mental health, how to better support employees, and how she fought for a future that’s more fair. Dame Stephanie Shirley's great autobiography is called Let it Go: My Extraordinary Story . Get your free WeTransfer pro account here: we.tl/damesteve Influence is a production of WeTransfer , produced in association with Reasonable Volume . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Wendy MacNaughton on Positive Social Change with Art 35:07

2 years назад35:07

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In this episode, the award-winning illustrator and founder of DrawTogether Wendy MacNaughton discusses the power of art. She talks about how her graphic journalism seeks to create policy and social change, how her work teaching kids to make art builds their confidence and creativity, and how drawing and sharing stories brings us closer together. Or, as Wendy says, “Pencils up! Everything is better when we draw together.” Get your free WeTransfer pro account here: we.tl/wendy Influence is a production of WeTransfer , produced in association with Reasonable Volume . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Thomas Heatherwick on Human-Centered Architecture 28:38

2 years назад28:38

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In this episode, Damian talks to the renowned English architect Thomas Heatherwick about collaboration, creativity, making spaces that last. Thomas’ approach to architecture is emotional, human, and visceral. His projects unfurl, sprout, and float, delighting and connecting the people they serve. From his limited edition Christmas cards to his dandelion-like UK Pavilion to Google’s brand new Bay View Campus in Mountain View, Thomas and his firm Heatherwick Studio redefine what’s possible. Get your free WeTransfer pro account here: we.tl/thomas Influence is a production of WeTransfer, produced in association with Reasonable Volume . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Russell Tovey on Art for Everyone 38:40

2 years назад38:40

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In this episode, the Years and Years actor Russell Tovey shares how he leaned into his love for art. He talks about how his passion grew into a well-loved and well-listened to podcast (Talk Art) and then a contemporary art book of the same name. Damian and Russell also discuss the elitism in the art world and what Russell is doing to make art accessible for everyone. Also: Russell introduces his upcoming documentary about British artist and poet David Robilliard (in partnership with WeTransfer). Get your free WeTransfer pro account here: we.tl/russell Influence is a production of WeTransfer , produced in association with Reasonable Volume . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Harris Reed on The Business of Fluid Fashion 30:26

3 years назад30:26

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In this episode, Damian talks to the UK-based fashion designer Harris Reed about how his bold gender-fluid designs are expanding the possibilities for who can wear what. His clothes have been on the cover of Vogue, been featured at the Met Ball, and worn by Beyonce, Harry Styles, Adele, and Lizzo, to name a few. He talks about how being his authentic self not only guides his business but is changing the model for how one can succeed in fashion. Get your free WeTransfer pro account here: we.tl/harris Influence is a production of WeTransfer, produced in association with Reasonable Volume . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Riz Ahmed on The Long Goodbye and the Power of Telling Personal Stories 28:19

3 years назад28:19

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In this episode, Damian talks with actor, writer, and producer Riz Ahmed about his two films nominated for Oscars this year— Flee , an animated documentary, and The Long Goodbye , a live-action short produced by WeTransfer. (That means we're up for an Oscar, too. Ahem!) He shares how having doors repeatedly closed on him opened up his whole acting career, how story can function like a body-swap technology, and how truth in a character is more important than relatability. Riz also talks about his extraordinary work elevating Muslim voices in film. Get your free WeTransfer pro account here: we.tl/riz Influence is a production of WeTransfer , produced in association with Reasonable Volume . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Davis Guggenheim on What Makes a Story Worth Telling 34:16

3 years назад34:16

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On this episode, Damian talks with the acclaimed director and founder of Concordia Studio, Davis Guggenheim. Davis shares the story of how he turned Al Gore’s dry slide deck about global warming into an Academy Award-winning film that transformed the public’s understanding of climate change with his documentary An Inconvenient Truth (2006). He also explains the ingredients of a good documentary, breaks down how they’re realized in his films about Malala and U2, and talks about how storytelling, when done right, has the power to unite us. Influence is a production of WeTransfer , produced in association with Reasonable Volume . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Isha Datar on Feeding the World with Lab-Grown Meat 29:00

3 years назад29:00

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Isha Datar is on a mission to change the way we eat. On this episode, she shares what she's learned from more than a decade at the forefront of "cellular agriculture," a term she coined. She talks about how lab-grown meat could not only reshape and reimagine the future of food, but also how it could dramatically scale back farming's environmental impact. Influence is a production of WeTransfer , produced in association with Reasonable Volume . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Cyrill Gutsch on Harnessing Creativity to Tackle Ocean Plastic 30:55

3 years назад30:55

30:55

Damian interviews the founder of Parley for the Oceans Cyrill Gutsch about his journey from product designer to environmental leader. Focusing on plastic, Cyrill talks about using art to inspire action, upcycling plastic collected from the ocean, and pioneering new materials that are better for the earth. But his vision is bigger than that. Cyrill has found a way to capture our attention, and by bringing ocean plastic to the forefront, has given us a path to a better future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Dan Keeling on How Culture and Curation Matter for the Future of Wine 31:54

3 years назад31:54

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In this episode, Damian talks wine with Dan Keeling, the co-founder and editor of the bright, funny, and boisterous Noble Rot Magazine, and the co-founder of the Noble Rot restaurants in London. Dan talks about leaving his plum position in the music industry—one he earned after discovering acts like Coldplay and Lily Allen (maybe you've heard of them)—to make a magazine about wine. In this conversation, Dan talks about how sharing his enthusiasm for wine is rapidly changing the culture of it. Influence is a production of WeTransfer , produced in association with Reasonable Volume . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Xiaowei Wang on What Rural China Teaches Us About Technology 39:03

3 years назад39:03

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In this episode, Damian talks with the artist, writer, and coder Xiaowei Wang about their surprising findings about modern technology from their travels in rural China. Expanding on their book, Blockchain Chicken Farm , Wang shares models for decolonizing tech, challenges our ideas about rural vs urban innovation, and calls for a more expansive vision for global advancement (instead of a tech silver bullet). Influence is a production of WeTransfer , produced in association with Reasonable Volume . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin on Challenging the Status Quo 27:04

4 years назад27:04

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When Rose Hudson-Wilkin was first called to church ministry as a child, the Church of England did not allow women to be priests. But being told what she could and couldn’t do didn’t deter her then, and it doesn’t deter her now. On this episode, Bishop Rose speaks to Damian about her journey from growing up in Jamaica to becoming a bishop in the Church of England—the first Black woman allowed the position. She talks about using her role to challenge discrimination, stand up for the vulnerable, and reaffirm the power of community. Influence is a production of WeTransfer , produced in association with Reasonable Volume . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Martha Lane Fox on Responsible Tech, Social Justice, and the House of Lords 31:25

4 years назад31:25

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In this episode, Damian talks to responsible tech evangelist (and WeTransfer Board Chair) Martha Lane Fox. As a Crossbench Peer in the United Kingdom House of Lords, a board member of Twitter and Chanel, and an early startup success, Martha has a unique voice in some of the most influential rooms on the planet. In this conversation, she talks about bringing a European perspective to Twitter, how video conferencing has made it easier to speak up in the House of Lords, and how she uses her many positions for good. Influence is a production of WeTransfer , produced in association with Reasonable Volume . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Moon Ribas and Neil Harbisson on Life as Cyborgs 29:34

4 years назад29:34