Making Movements

About Making Movements

Powerful people share their stories and their soundtracks • Follow on Instagram for updates and to get in touch https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/

Publisher

Jack Davies

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jul 2021

Latest episode

14 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Mar 2025

   Vision OX11

   Love is in the air · Vision OX11 (aka Vis) is a street artist whose cheeky ghosts can be found all over the world · Recorded in the Chapel of St Margarets House in East London. We talk about punk, metal, stickers, resistance, the global street art movement, being true to yourself and running away... · Music from The Levellers Poison Ivy, Rage Against The Machine, Benjamin Zephaniah, Bronski Beat and lots more · Intro music by Ralph TV · https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/ · ✊🎵

2. 

   17 Jan 2025

   Julie Hoeflinger

   Pink Pony Club · Julie Hoeflinger is a science journalist and communicator from Ohio. · We talk about everything from transforming octopuses and intersex animals to neuroscience, depression, radicalising algorithms and the US election... · Music from the likes of Gigi Perez, Kid Cudi, Tommy Tutone, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros and, of course, Chappell Roan. · Intro music by Ralph TV · https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/ · ✊🎵

3. 

   16 Sept 2024

   Laila + Lilah

   Double trouble! · Lilah and Laila are co-founders of Clitbait, an intersectional feminist blog and community founded in Edinburgh. · They speak about their origins in Edinburgh, purpose, culture, community and their love for each other. · Their impeccable selections include Lauren Hill, Arooj Aftab, Amy Winehouse and a Bollywood banger… · Intro music by Ralph TV · https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/ · ✊🎵

4. 

   20 May 2024

   Olha Ruda

   Ukrainian anthems · Olha Ruda is an social entrepreneur, edtech specialist and Founder of Mentorship 10:11, helping Ukrainian teenagers to discover and reach their potential. · Since the Russian invasion forced her to leave Ukraine she has continued her work while resettling in London. We talk about home, coming of age, rebellion, the power of volunteering and the massive mental burden of online life. · We listen to all things Ukrainian. Her musical choices are happy, rowdy, depressing, rebellious, poetic, energetic and anthemic. · Listen to extended versions of Making Movements on Voices Radio every third Monday of the month at 8pm. · Intro music by Ralph TV · https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/ · ✊🎵

5. 

   15 Apr 2024

   Kiana Alavi

   Farsi fire! · Kiana Alavi is a scholar, traveller and lover of life who's dedicated her career to international development, most recently directing advocacy, campaigns, communications and media for Save the Children International's team in Yemen. · This episode is a love letter from Kiana to Iran, where she was born. We talk about her work, her political awakening and her family, while listening to (mostly) Iranian bangers old and new. · Plus she tells the story of the last time she was on the radio - during a cholera outbreak in Zambia... · Listen to extended versions of Making Movements on Voices Radio every third Monday of the month at 8pm. · Intro music by Ralph TV · https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/ · ✊🎵

6. 

   20 Mar 2024

   Live from the Fête of Britain

   Something different! We visit the Fête of Britain to investigate the future of democracy, a giant ear, a UN marble run, a Brian Eno audio-visual-scape and the sounds of Manchester's finest on the LOWD Soundsystem... This is an invitation to musicians, creatives, organisers, activists and anyone who wishes they could fix up the world a bit. We all know the problems. This event was about the solutions. Hope, imagination, mobilisation and our collective potential to ✨ the future. The Fête of Britain was a festival of art, comedy, music and activism from the newly formed Hard Art collective. As Lee Jasper put it “A cultural thought experiment into the future of democracy” with a healthy dose of lols, people power and proper knees up with the LOWD Soundsystem 💃😤 This episode includes conversations with · Extinction Rebellion Co-founder Clare Farrell · 40 year activist and former advisor to the Mayor of London Lee Jasper · Elvis from Humanity Project · Mike and Sian from Mikesian Studios · Kent from the UN Bureau of Significant Imagination. Plus words and sounds from Brian Eno, MC Chunky, Black Josh, Louie VI, Chimpo, Herchester, Oneda, DJ Snuff, Disabled People Against Cuts and Rob Hopkins It powered me up and I’m up for chatting to anyone who wants a bit of that energy ⚡️ Find me @makingmovements.world on insta or makingmovements.world@gmail.com Big thank you to Manchester finest Reform Radio and everyone who had a chat 💚 And big up Ralph TV as always for the intro music.

7. 

   19 Feb 2024

   Vanessa Faloye / inda Flo

   Bringing the heat · Vanessa Faloye aka inda Flo is a DJ and activist whose work supports social movements through conflict transformation and collective liberation. · She shares her story and selections - from Jamie T to Fela Kuti plus a 🥵 live mix · Intro music by Ralph TV · Listen to extended versions of Making Movements on Voices Radio every third Monday of the month at 8pm. · https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/ · ✊🎵

8. 

   23 Dec 2023

   Ayan Said

   Soul, power and spirit ✨ · Ayan is an activist, advocate, poet and founder of Voicing Voices, an equity consultancy with a special focus on intersectionality and identity based discrimination. · We first worked together on a youth voices event at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. Watching her put an arm round the shoulder of a teenage girl to give her a pep talk before they want on stage together was a very special moment. · Her musical selections are soulful, spiritual and lyrical. Heads were nodding in the studio! 🎵 I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross 🎵 Pray - Koryn Hawthorne 🎵 Ghetto Child feat. Shaggy - Joe 🎵 Vibrate Higher - Londrelle, Lalah Delia 🎵 New York State of Mind - Alicia Keys, Jay Z 🎵 DNA. - Kendrick Lamar Intro music by Ralph TV · Listen to extended versions of Making Movements on Voices Radio every third Monday of the month at 8pm. · https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/ · ✊🎵

9. 

   14 Dec 2022

   Jess Thompson

   Cooking up something special! • Jess is a Bristolian raver, a traveller and a passionate advocate for migrants and refugees. I've known her nearly 20 years, since she arrived at my primary school from Scotland, and we've been friends ever since. • She's always been politically aware and unafraid to challenge what she thinks is wrong. Seeing her found Migrateful, a cooking school led by migrant and refugee chefs, and take it from strength to strength has made me very proud! • Her musical selections span 5 countries - England, Ireland, Mexico, Senegal and America - each with a story to tell. • Songs from: ♫ Shy FX - Shake Your Body ♫ The Gloaming - The Lobster ♫ Elvis Crespo - Suavamente ♫ Amadou & Mariam - Sénégal Fast Food ♫ Nina Simone - Everything Must Change • Intro music by Ralph TV. • Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/ • ✊🎵

10. 

    31 Oct 2022

    Esther Diaz

    Songs from Santiago! • Esther is a proud santiaguina, an agricultural engineer, a feminist and above all else - a lifelong Scout. I met her from the other side of the world, in lockdown, when Chile was emerging from massive social riots and beginning the process of rewriting their constitution. • She's an incredibly warm, open, optimistic person who dedicates her spare time to The Scouts, so that children can share some of the experiences which changed her life when she was their age. • Her musical selections span 60's psychedelia, female-empowering latin pop and one track so chill it makes the world pause. • Songs from: ♫ The Beatles - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds ♫ Bebe - Ella ♫ Hosier - Almost (Sweet Music) ♫ Ben Howard - Promise ♫ Cat Empire - Hello • Intro music by Ralph TV. • Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/ • Subscribe for more episodes coming soon ✊🎵

11. 

    21 Jun 2022

    George Fielding BEM

    An honour and a privilege! • George is a young social care leader and an advocate of life! I saw him speak at a conference for special educational needs specialists years ago. I think he was still in uni, or had just left, but I remember thinking he held the stage like a prime minister. • He talks about Nina Simone and Van Morrison, being the first ever wheelchair user at both his schools, the only song he knows written from the perspective of a person with a disability, and what he loves (despite everything he hates) about social care. • He’s also a forensic listener of song lyrics, which is useful for me as they don’t seem to go into my head... • Songs from: Dick Gaughan - What You Do with What You Got Nina Simone - I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free Laura Marling - Once Van Morrison - Dweller On The Threshold Satisfied Mind - Hal Ketchum • Intro music by Ralph TV. • Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/ • Subscribe for more episodes coming soon ✊🎵

12. 

    18 Apr 2022

    Sethu Zantsi

    Sounds from South Africa! • I spoke to Sethu Zantsi, physiotherapist and founder of Amped, an NGO supporting children who’ve experienced limb amputations. When I first heard her passion for the amazing, resilient children she meets through her work, I had to invite her to be a part of Making Movements. • We spoke about family, community, the legacy of apartheid, self care and how she found her purpose. Thank you Sethu for sharing your story and always reminding me that I have a posh accent. • Sethu’s five song choices are upbeat and inspiring, from the father of South African jazz Hugh Masekela to that one by Toploader... • Music: ♫ Hugh Masekela, Thanayi ♫ John Mayer, Waiting On The World To Change ♫ Sia, Bird Set Free ♫ Toploader, Dancing In The Moonlight ♫ American Authors, Best Day Of My Life • Intro music by Ralph TV. • Follow on instagram https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/ • Subscribe for more episodes coming soon ✊🎵

13. 

    28 Feb 2022

    Alya Harding

    This one was emotional! • I spoke to Alya Harding, who is wise and dedicated beyond her years. Before leaving university she was already working as an activist, campaigner against FGM, and Nominee for Young European of the Year 2021. • We talk about family love, dismantling negative stereotypes and the passion she draws from the courageous and resilient black women in her life. • Alya’s five song choices were sweet and soulful, and she shared why each one means so much. • Music: ♫ Mary Mary, Shackles ♫ Jasmine Sullivan, Dream big ♫ India Arie, Get it together ♫ Jill Scott, Golden ♫ Seinabo Sey, Breathe ♫ RAY BLK, Mama • Intro music by Ralph TV. • Follow on instagram https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/ • Subscribe for more episodes coming soon ✊🎵

14. 

    25 Jul 2021

    Trailer

    A podcast about music and making change 🎶✊ Clips from 5 interviews with 5 brilliant people: ♫ Esther Diaz - Scout Leader and youth mentor ♫ Alya Harding - Founder of Valued Minds and activist against FGM and racial injustice ♫ Jess Thompson - Founder of Migrateful, a cookery school led by migrants and refugees ♫ George Fielding BEM - Social care advocate and #IWill Campaign Advisor ♫ Sethu Zantsi - Founder of Amped_Za, supporting young amputees 📷 For updates, follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/ (https://www.instagram.com/makingmovements.world/) 🎙 Or subscribe to the podcast https://anchor.fm/jack-davies61 (https://anchor.fm/jack-davies61) 💙

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Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

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Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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