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Designed By with Joanna Peña-BickleySonic Alchemy Designed By Victoria Toy DeiorioDive deep into the mesmerizing world of sound with the incomparable Victoria 'Toy' Deiorio. Not just any sound designer, Victoria elegantly weaves her rich tapestry of experiences from ballet, acting, and songwriting into groundbreaking soundscapes that have enchanted theaters goers.Join Joanna Peña-Bickley as she unravels Victoria's 21-year odyssey - a trailblazing journey that has not only garnered critical acclaim for the The Bluest Eye with Steppenwolf, The God of Hell at the Actors Studio, and A Christmas Carol at the St. Clements - all culminating in a seminal masterpiece, "The Art of Theatrical Sound Design."2023-08-2552 min
Designed By with Joanna Peña-BickleyBoundary Spanning Designed By Natalie Nixon, PhDCreativity strategist Natalie Nixon PhD is know as the creativity whisperer for the C-Suite. In this episode Natalie discusses The Creativity Leap and shares her thoughts on the future of work, innovation and finding acceptance in worlds that may not always welcome you.Send us a textDesignedByUs.org WE DARE TO DESIGN INCLUSIVE FUTURES,TODAY. WE DON'T RUN FROM EARTH'S PROBLEMS, WE RUN TOWARDS THEM.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the...2022-03-1744 min
iamtheCODE PodcastDiscovering Your Purpose| S5E19: In Conversation with Joanna Peña-Bickley - "You Are The Designer Of Your Life"Joining Lady Mariéme Jamme on this final episode for season 5 is Joanna Peña-Bickley, CEO, DesignedByUs.org, Head of Research & Design, Alexa Devices at Amazon to share her story and how she came to learn how to design her own life and now passing this to a new generation of designers through mentoring and mobilisation. She is often called “the mama of design”. She brings designers, artists, editors, creative directors, entrepreneurs and everybody in between to have a conversation about empathy design.
Lady Mariéme got to know Joanna a few years ago and sits on her founda...2022-01-2848 min
Designed By with Joanna Peña-BickleyFashionable Futurism Designed By Amanda ParkesJoin us in meeting biomedia designer and fashion technologist, Dr. Amanda Parkes. We learn about the journey of Dr. Parkes and her Los Angeles roots that stood as a foundation for her to really discover her passion. As Founder of Skinteractive Studios in Brooklyn, New York; Dr. Parkes dedicated her career to creating amazing ways in “smart materials” that change people’s day-to-day life. Listen in on this inspiring conversation, and learn what makes Dr. Amanda Parkes truly remarkable.Learn more about upcoming guests & episodes at DesignedBy.Show Send us a textDesignedByUs.org WE D...2021-05-2158 min
Designed By with Joanna Peña-BickleyKindness Designed By Mara LeqcocMeet change-maker Mara Lecocq joins us in outlining the exceptional path that leads her to inclusive design. Forbes has named Lecocq “The Boss of Boss Ladies”, and her true passion is bringing people from different backgrounds and cultures together to appreciate, support, and uplift each other through their professional wellbeing. Tune in for a fierce femme dialogue, and learn what makes Mara Lecocq extraordinary.Learn more about upcoming guests & episodes at DesignedBy.Show Send us a textDesignedByUs.org WE DARE TO DESIGN INCLUSIVE FUTURES,TODAY. WE DON'T RUN FROM EARTH'S PROBLEMS, WE RUN T...2021-05-2049 min
The Boss Ladies PodcastEp. 5: Design Thinking, FemTech, and Creativity with Joanna Peña-BickleyIn this week's episode, Manasi, Sualeha, and Orna sit down to talk to Joanna Peña-Bickley who is the Head of Research and Design of Alexa Devices at Amazon and the Executive Chair of DesignedByUs.org. Joanna's inspirational leadership and activism have advanced the inclusion of women on US currency, the S.T.E.A.M.D. education movement, design, and digital literacy for women and girls globally. In this episode, Joanna breaks down the importance of design in every aspect of society, tackling the biggest problems in the world through creativity, and the next generation of female-led innovation. ...2021-04-1952 min