Season 9
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Pamela Pavliscak: Designing Better Futures Through Research & Imagination
Pamela Pavliscak works at the intersection of design research, technology, and human experience. Through her work with Change Sciences and teaching at Pratt Institute, she explores how design can help people imagine and create better futures. Her approach combines research with speculative thinking, using creativity as a way to understand people and challenge assumptions. Pamela’s…
Pamela Pavliscak
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Jean MacDonald: Building Creative Communities Through Technology & Education
Jean MacDonald has built a career around helping people connect, learn, and create. As a community manager at Micro.blog and founder of App Camp For Girls, she focuses on creating welcoming spaces where technology and creativity can grow together. Her work reflects a belief that communities are essential to creative progress. From supporting developers and…
Jean MacDonald
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Jacob Ervin: Mixed Reality, Human Perception & The Future of Interaction
Jacob Ervin has spent years exploring the relationship between technology and human perception, beginning with webcam-based augmented reality and continuing into mixed and virtual reality experiences. His work with Occipital’s Bridge headset reflects a fascination with how people interact with digital worlds. Beyond building immersive technology, Jacob focuses on understanding the human side of emerging…
Jacob Ervin
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Chlöe Atkins: Disability Advocacy, Identity & Challenging Medical Narratives
Chlöe Atkins combines academic work, political theory, and personal storytelling to examine the ways society understands illness, identity, and disability. Her book My Imaginary Illness: A Journey Into Uncertainty and Prejudice in Medical Diagnosis explores the complicated experiences surrounding diagnosis and being believed. Through advocacy and writing, Chlöe challenges assumptions about health and the systems…
Chloe Atkins
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Matt Ronge: Reinventing Digital Art With New Creative Tools
Matt Ronge is a co-founder of Astro HQ, the team behind Astropad, a tool that transforms an iPad into a professional drawing tablet. His work focuses on creating technology that helps artists bring their ideas to life more naturally. Through projects like Astropad and Luna Display, Matt explores the relationship between hardware, software, and creative…
Matt Ronge
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Jonathan Kuehlein: Storytelling Across Journalism, Comics & Pop Culture
Jonathan Kuehlein has spent his career telling stories across journalism and digital communication, bringing curiosity and critical thinking to topics ranging from comics and games to movies and popular culture. His experience as an award-winning journalist shaped his approach to understanding culture and communicating ideas. Through writing, editing, and podcasting, Jonathan explores how entertainment reflects…
Jonathan Kuehlein
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Susanne Lambdin: Horror, Fantasy & The Art of Creating Worlds
Susanne Lambdin discovered the power of storytelling at a young age and has spent her creative life building stories inspired by fantasy, horror, and supernatural worlds. Her love of imaginative fiction began early and grew through influences from iconic voices in speculative storytelling. For Susanne, a powerful story is one that creates a lasting feeling,…
Susanne Lambdin
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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The Hosts: Behind the Scenes of Creative Chaos & Building a Community
Roundabout: Creative Chaos reached a milestone by reflecting on the journey behind the show, the people who shaped it, and the ideas that continued to drive its creative mission. Hosted by Greg Heo, the discussion turns the spotlight toward the creators behind the microphone. The story of the show is also a story about curiosity,…
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Tom May: Writing About Design, Technology & Creative Change
Tom May has built a career translating the evolving worlds of design and technology into stories that help people understand creative ideas. As a freelance writer and editor, he brings clarity and perspective to complex subjects. His experience across design and technology publications has given him a front-row view of how creative industries change over…
Tom May
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Dr. Rachel Scott: Empowering Women to Create With Purpose & Power
Dr. Rachel Scott helps people embrace their creative ambitions through her work as the founder of Create Powerfully, a community focused on women with strong inner callings and a desire to make an impact. Her work centers on the connection between creativity, confidence, and personal transformation. Through community building and encouragement, Rachel explores what happens…
Dr. Rachel Scott
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra