What if we could redesign the systems that don't work? Design Influence is about exploring how we can use business and design to reimagine the world’s constructs. In other words it’s about adventures in entrepreneurship, social innovation and capital.
Season IV / Episode 2: Concrete Molds—the Architecture of Control
Dr. Tim Cunningham, a social justice advocate and urban design specialist, reveals the deliberate use of urban planning and architecture as tools for controlling marginalized communities, highlighting promising developments for greater inclusion and wellbeing.
2 Oct 2024
Season IV / Episode 1: Transformation Collab—Redefining Health, Safety, and Justice.
In this episode, host Isabelle Swiderski is joined by Alexzandria Poole, Director of Defender Initiatives at Zealous, as she shares her journey from being a public defender to spearheading systemic advocacy.
Through her personal story and work at Zealous, Alexz highlights the power of storytelling, education, and media in challenging systemic injustices from the inside and fostering community-led change.
00:00 A Touching Encounter with a Client
00:26 National Advocacy and Zealous Organization
00:54 Transition from Public Defender to Systemic Advocate
01:43 Community Initiatives and Systemic Advocacy
02:54 Teaching and Training Public Defenders
03:25 Police Accountability and Legal Reforms
04:49 Community Defense Center in Roseland
07:58 Challenges and Innovations in Public Defense
09:21 Storytelling and Shifting Narratives
19:49 Empowering Communities and Building Trust
21:08 Training New Defenders and Collaborative Efforts
26:52 Reflections on Systemic Change and Hope
10 Oct 2023
Season III / Episode 5: Communities, Networks, and Ecosystems — Platforms for Change
Host Isabelle Swiderski sits down with Meaghan Kennedy, founder of Orange Sparkle Ball, an innovation consultancy focused on public-private partnerships to explore the role communities / networks / ecosystems can serve as a supportive framework for change.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Spotify
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Contact Design Influence
Guest appearances
Does not typically book guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Design Influence?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
