Disconnected Bodies's Podcast
Disconnected Bodies's Podcast
Podcast Description
The Disconnected Bodies PodcastHosted by Pablo ColellaFor the curious and creative — The Disconnected Bodies Podcast is a space for bold conversations with leaders across the UK’s creative sector. Hosted by Pablo Colella, the series brings together diverse voices and sharp opinions from the forefront of culture, creativity, and change. From visionary artists to industry insiders, each episode unpacks the strategies, stories, and provocations shaping the creative landscape today — and asks what’s next for those daring to disrupt it.
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The podcast covers various topics within the creative landscape, focusing on sustainability, community engagement, and the evolution of arts practices. Episodes like the one featuring Anna Clarke and Libby Esler discuss tackling the environmental impact of fashion through initiatives like Let’s Create and Reuse, while others highlight the roles of youth work in socio-cultural transformation, as seen with Commonwealth Youth Work Ambassador Robin Lockhart.

The Disconnected Bodies Podcast
Hosted by Pablo Colella
For the curious and creative — The Disconnected Bodies Podcast is a space for bold conversations with leaders across the UK’s creative sector. Hosted by Pablo Colella, the series brings together diverse voices and sharp opinions from the forefront of culture, creativity, and change. From visionary artists to industry insiders, each episode unpacks the strategies, stories, and provocations shaping the creative landscape today — and asks what’s next for those daring to disrupt it.
Daniel Bernstein is a visionary arts leader whose career bridges business acumen with creative innovation. As CEO of Emergency Exit Arts (EEA), he has developed the organisation into a powerhouse of participatory and community-driven art, delivering large-scale experiences that inspire wonder and connection.
With roots in the commercial sector, including international work with The Body Shop, and having previously performed in and developed Carnival Collective, Daniel brings strategic insight and a passion for creativity to every project; embodying the spirit of collaboration and joy that defines his work.
Visit – www.eea.org.uk for more info.
The Disconnected Bodies Podcast
Hosted by Pablo Colella
For the curious and creative — The Disconnected Bodies Podcast is a space for bold conversations with leaders across the UK’s creative sector. Hosted by Pablo Colella, the series brings together diverse voices and sharp opinions from the forefront of culture, creativity, and change. From visionary artists to industry insiders, each episode unpacks the strategies, stories, and provocations shaping the creative landscape today — and asks what’s next for those daring to disrupt it.
About Disconnected Bodies
Disconnected Bodies is a UK-based social enterprise and arts audience consultancy dedicated to improving access to the arts, culture, and heritage.
Positioning creativity as a public good, they guide bold cultural projects and leaders in choosing, creating, and engaging “brilliant arts experiences”
Their services include:
- Audience profiling, research & evaluation – using dialogue-driven, psychologically informed methods to understand motivations and barriers
- Arts marketing & engagement roadmaps – strategic planning tailored for Arts Council England funded organisations
- Grant-writing support – helping clients secure public funding and amplify under‑represented voices
Key impact metrics:
- Operating for 19 years, across 15 countries.
- Reaching 720,000+ people in 2023–24, with 764 hours of free consultancy and 2.1 million digital engagements
At the helm is founder Pablo Colella, whose expertise spans psychology-informed audience strategies, cultural mentoring, and funneling innovative thinking into funding success.

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