S2E3 - Our National Compromise - From Hope to Hanging On (And How to Get Back on Path)

10/10/24 • 29 min

Host Chauncey Zalkin recounts a trip to the grocery store with her daughter reminiscing on Obama era ideals realizing, we've largely abandoned them.

Written, directed, and executive produced by Chauncey Zalkin. Intro/Outro sound engineered by Eric Aaron. Photography by Alonza Mitchell with Design Consulting by Paper + Screen.
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Host Chauncey Zalkin recounts a trip to the grocery store with her daughter reminiscing on Obama era ideals realizing, we've largely abandoned them.

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S2E2 - Gen Z, AI, and a Permanently Shifting Workplace Dynamic

A conversation with Harris Poll Chief Strategy Officer, Libby Rodney.
Could the future of AI monetize creativity rather than exploit it? Is there a future version of capitalism where we ditch artificial scarcity and all get a piece of the pie? Did Gen Z change the workplace dynamic forever? And can businesses finally end their love affair with the short termism they've had since 2022?
In episode 2, host Chauncey Zalkin chats with Harris Poll Chief Strategy Officer, Libby Rodney, to talk about the data, possible scenarios for AI to benefit us all, and why adding sixth grade to middle school was a terrible idea.

Next Episode

S2E4 - The New Networking: How to Promote Yourself as a Creative Now (hint: it's not just social media)

A New Vibration - The Optimism and Renewed Passion of Creative Boom Founder Katy Cowan
This is a special one. Katy was Chauncey's first pick for a guest episode when launching her podcast almost a year ago and finally it's here.
In this episode of Actual People, host Chauncey Zalkin sits down with the ever-so-charming Katy Cowan, founder of UK-based Creative Boom, a global platform supporting creatives across industries for the past 15 years.
The episode is packed with practical advice for creatives navigating the rapidly changing landscape of self promotion - including a kind of simplicity we often overlook. She also talks about the aftermath of an injury and how she came out the other end with a renewed passion and willingness to get comfortable with discomfort in order to grow.
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