The Storyteller
The Storyteller
Podcast Description
Join me as I have conversations with storytellers from all walks of life combined with some data analytics thrown in. What's there not to like?
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Explores themes of personal experiences and storytelling, with episodes covering unique stories like Laura Canali's 23 concert experiences with Oasis, Louis Yu's insights on video games and empathy, and Ben Buckland's adventurous trekking across Switzerland, all illustrated by creative data visualizations that enhance the storytelling.
Join me, Shazeera Zawawi as we embark on a fascinating journey with a diverse cast of storytellers ; from authors to social activists and documentary filmmakers to data artists. In each episode, we dive into their unique crafts, exploring their thoughts and approaches that make a compelling narrative, regardless of the medium.
How does a playwright build tension that we can apply to a dynamic dashboard? What can a photographer teach us about highlighting key insights in a complex dataset? How does a musician’s use of rhythm inform the pacing of a data-driven presentation?
Through insightful interviews, practical takeaways, and a spirit of curious inquiry, The Storytellers aim to inspire and equip you to transform raw data into impactful, memorable, and human-centered stories. Whether you’re a data professional looking to elevate your visualizations, a creative seeking new perspectives, or simply someone who appreciates a good story, this podcast is for you.
This is one of the most fun I had on the podcast. My guest brought some originality to this episode by singing the intro tune for us!
My guests this week, are Alex Kolokolov and Natalia Kiseleva, a brilliant duo who are leading the mission to unlock the magic of data for kids as they transform data into a playful tool for creativity and empowerment. Discover from our chat, how storytelling and art make data accessible and fun, inspiring the next generation of data-savvy kids.
From their vibrant children's books to an engaging competition where everyone is a winner (or super winners), learn how Alex and Natalia, inspired by their own beloved kids, nurture curiosity and critical thinking among our children in a data-driven world.
I hope parents and educators will find this particular episode enlightening and inspiring!
Explore more: Data2Kids Award | Data2Speak
Read Natalia's insightful work through her article in the Nightingale Journal here.
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