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Details Are SketchySmash The Cis-tem: Protect Trans Lives And RightsSend us a textIn this episode, Rachel covers the suicide of Nex Benedict and the murders of Pebbles LaDime "Dime" Doe and Brianna Ghey, while Kiki brings us the disappearance of Deng Vongphachan. Then we chat about books and shows and Star Trek underwear. Our next book is "Hell's Half Acre: The Untold Story of the Benders, a Serial Killer Family on the American Frontier" by Susan Jonusas, which we will discuss in episode 16.Sources:Dang Vongphachan NBC Dateline: Missing in America https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline...2024-04-101h 12
Six Degrees of InnovationRachel Sosin: Season 1 ReflectionsAs part of my planning for season 2, I invited the brilliant Nick Drage to interview me and help me figure out what I'm doing with this project. Of course, with the tables turned, and me as the interviewee, I have to give this episode an E for language.
While I'm sure Nick is quite expert in the types of cyber security things he's built a career on, I want to emphasise what a fantastic thought partner he is. He creates the space for you to examine your own thoughts and asks questions that help...2023-11-2748 minSix Degrees of InnovationDan Phan: Connection, Disconnection, and the Case for New ExperiencesThis week, I’m talking with Dan Phan, founder of Workbreaker, providing unique business experiences that blend Dan’s leadership and training expertise with time to focus on your work and curated exploration of Lisbon, Portugal, where he lives. This Study Abroad for Grownups was what drew me to interview Dan, but the conversation turned into a great brain wander through how we engage with learning, new ways to frame our time, and lots more.
Find out more about Workbreaker here: https://www.workbreaker.com/
The Zeus Jones report: https://zeusjones.com/athena/articles/rethinking-resilience-at-work-a-qualitative-research-study
...2023-10-0443 minSix Degrees of InnovationTim Ward: People-Centred SecurityToday’s guest is Tim Ward, co-founder and CEO of Think Cyber, a company taking an innovative approach to cyber security awareness. We’ve all made it through those periodic cyber security training quizzes that are a regular part of work these days. But do we actually feel any more prepared about what to do when faced with a risky situation?
Think Cyber is the only company utilising behavioural change theory in the moment to teach employees how to make better decisions! Real time nudges to broaden awareness and encourage you to pause and assess if you are m...2023-09-2048 minSix Degrees of InnovationAdina Rose Levin: It's Time to Get to Know Your NeighboursToday’s guest is Adina Rose Levin, a fellow American living abroad, who is based in Barcelona, where she has recently completed a master’s degree in territorial studies and urban planning at the Autonomous University. Perhaps thanks to her undergraduate studies that spanned economics to the arts, or as she likes to call it, a degree in “cocktail conversation” Adina is a really talented storyteller and has put that skill to good use as a freelance copywriter. Now that she’s completed her master’s degree, I think you can find her doing a lot more writing in her own voic...2023-09-0753 minSix Degrees of InnovationLucy Jeffrey: Radical TransparencyToday’s guest is Lucy Jeffrey, the founder of Bare Kind. Lucy took her love of animals and launched a business that contributes directly to saving endangered species. But what really struck me, is her commitment to transparency - not just her business strategy, but sharing her learnings with other small business owners as well.
Buy Bare Kind socks at https://barekind.co.uk/. Find transparent and valuable content on building a business on YouTube at @candidfounders. Follow Bare Kind on various social media platforms at @BareKind.
You can find Lucy’s Six Degrees recommendation, Emmie...2023-08-2338 minSix Degrees of InnovationJemma Davis: Learner First Security Training Just Makes SenseToday’s guest is Jemma Davis, a security behaviour and culture change expert and the founder of Culture Gem. To find out how you can hire Jemma as a consultant or to receive a demo of the inclusive (and fun!) eLearning platform, visit culturegem.co.uk.
Find Jemma’s soggy blogging by searching @infosecjem on Twitter and Medium or adding her on LinkedIn.
You can find Jemma’s Six Degrees recommendation, Red Flags from Think Cyber here: https://thinkcyber.co.uk/product/
If you know someone who would be a great guest, please email me...2023-08-1647 minSix Degrees of InnovationDenise McQuaid: Democratising InvestmentToday’s guest is Denise McQuaid, a leader in building and growing businesses with a focus on strategy, aligning culture with business models, especially in complex and challenging environments. She has a successful track record with both start-ups and established organisations.
At your local bookstore: How to Have a Happy Hustle, by Bec Evans
Dr Dana Kanze on gender bias in investor questions: https://www.ted.com/talks/dana_kanze_the_real_reason_female_entrepreneurs_get_less_funding?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare
2023-05-1747 minSix Degrees of InnovationJames Scroggs: Empowering a GenerationToday’s guest is James Scroggs, a rock and roll entrepreneur for social impact, whose latest project, New Working Class College will reimagine the college experience blending Learning and Earning, giving students, businesses, and the community the chance to build an experience together.
While we didn’t discuss it at length on this episode, James is also the Chair of Campaign Against Living Miserably, a suicide awareness and prevention charity. Learn about their award-winning 2022 campaign The Last Photo here: https://www.thecalmzone.net/thelastphoto
Cover art by Danielle Brooks: https://www.daniellebrooksillustration.co.uk/
Tech...2023-05-0346 minSix Degrees of InnovationAlyson Stemas: Radical community looks like intentionalityToday’s guest is Alyson Stemas, a community-builder focused on creating a people-first leadership revolution. Alyson volunteered to be a practice podcast guest for me and the conversation we had about people-led leadership was so great, that I wanted to share it.
Book suggestion: Hacking Communities by Laís de Oliveira
Cover art by Danielle Brooks: https://www.daniellebrooksillustration.co.uk/
Technical support from Abhinav Wadhwa: https://www.abhinavwadhwa.in/
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https://uppbeat.io/t/vocali...2023-04-1933 minSix Degrees of InnovationSimon Gough: Small Scale People and Large Scale InstitutionsToday’s guest is Simon Gough, a service designer and big thinker. Today's conversation we talk about a variety of things, exploring the tension between small scale and large scale or people and institutions.
Alan Watts video: https://youtu.be/ERbvKrH-GC4
Books:
How to Thrive in the Next Economy, by John Thackara
Deschooling Society, by Ivan Illich
Cover art by Danielle Brooks: https://www.daniellebrooksillustration.co.uk/
Technical support from Abhinav Wadhwa: https://www.abhinavwadhwa.in/
2023-04-0535 minSix Degrees of InnovationRoland Harwood: Hope is an Action WordToday’s guest is Roland Harwood: innovator and entrepreneur who is making connections to tackle the climate crisis. Today's conversation is focused on a new ownership structure that Roland's latest venture, Liminal is testing as a path to a more collaborative and active ownership model.
Learn more about Liminal, a collective intelligence network, here: https://www.weareliminal.co/
Find out more about Roland's book and podcast, both entitled On The Edge here: https://www.weareliminal.co/ontheedge
Cover art by Danielle Br...2023-03-2232 min
Six Degrees of InnovationTrailer: Six Degrees of InnovationNew podcast launches 22nd March!
Cover art by Danielle Brooks: https://www.daniellebrooksillustration.co.uk/
Technical support from Abhinav Wadhwa: https://www.abhinavwadhwa.in/
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Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayThe Forever Fight for Voting Rights and Kate Sosin on Ending Violence Against the Trans CommunityVan Lathan’s riding solo this week as he and producers Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham react to Joe Biden’s speech on voting rights and Senator Tim Scott’s predictable response (18:54), plus the NFL coming out of the war on race unscathed (34:18). Then, LGBTQ+ journalist Kate Sosin joins to shed some light on 2021 being the deadliest year for transgender people (52:15).
Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Kate Sosin
Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham2022-01-141h 35
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayThe Forever Fight for Voting Rights and Kate Sosin on Ending Violence Against the Trans CommunityVan Lathan’s riding solo this week as he and producers Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham react to Joe Biden’s speech on voting rights and Senator Tim Scott’s predictable response (18:54), plus the NFL coming out of the war on race unscathed (34:18). Then, LGBTQ+ journalist Kate Sosin joins to shed some light on 2021 being the deadliest year for transgender people (52:15). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayGuest: Kate SosinProducers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-01-141h 38