Best Morgan Nolan Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 9 - Katie Pierini, Mindset Agency - Loving your job, integrated programs, women in PR 1:09:36

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Katie Pierini is the founder of Mindset Agency in greater Los Angeles, a boutique agency at the leading edge of understanding how integrated communications is done today. Katie herself is a powerhouse, there's no other word to describe her: from her start in tech PR in Chicago to helping build and run a major agency office in San Diego to launching…

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Dan Boardman-Weston | Why financial literacy in the UK must improve 35:09

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Dan Boardman-Weston in the CEO of BRI Wealth Management, the financial planning and wealth management firm based in Meriden. Having initially joined the firm as a trainee, Dan eventually succeeded his dad, Simon, as CEO. In this episode, he talks to Henrietta about making that transition and navigating his way through the challenges of leadership a…

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Ep. 8 - Noah Dye, Spoken Voice PR - Overwork and the challenges of the agency model, managing career crises, state of comms, business development 1:16:36

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Noah Dye is the principal at Spoken Voice PR, a tech-focused communications boutique, after having been EVP of LEWIS PR, one the top mid-sized agencies worldwide. Noah is a battler, and a competitor, and someone who is relentless about his work, his clients and his career. We spoke about the challenges of the agency model both in terms of what it d…

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Ep. 7 - Jackson Wightman - Proper Propaganda - Tech PR in an age of AI search and optimization 1:08:16

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Jackson Wightman is the head of Montreal agency Proper Propaganda, which specializes in consumer tech PR and marketing. A prolific contributor to LinkedIn and author, Jackson is especially informative on the topic of conducting PR campaigns with the specific aim of optimizing search results on AI platforms (GEO). We talked about fragmentation of me…

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Wendy Morgan | Overcoming discrimination to become a leader in tech 53:06

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Wendy Morgan is the founder of the Jumar group of companies (now TXP), the Birmingham-headquartered organisation offering tech and business transformation expertise. Wendy has become a leader in the tech sector despite overcoming a series of obstacles - both during her childhood and her career. This included gender discrimination which threatened t…

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Ep. 6 - Morgan McLintic, Firebrand Communications - Tech PR, being an entrepreneur, switching countries, today's market 1:12:36

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Morgan McLintic is CEO of Firebrand Communications in San Francisco and one of the most experienced technology marketers and PR people, after having run US operations for a global agency before striking out on his own. As a brit who crossed over to working in the United States, he also brings a unique perspective. He and I discussed his career path…

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QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS | Brummie slang words, guilty pleasures and celebrity encounters 17:50

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As CEO Stories takes a short summer break, we bring you a bonus episode in which some of our guests answer a series of quickfire questions. In this episode, you will hear from Professor Aleks Subic (Aston University), Jodh Dhesi (Schools of King Edward VI Foundation), Andrew Davies (Kier Group), Fran Nolan and Dre Picart (Tribera), Janie Frampton (…

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Ep. 5 - Chris Kettmann, DGA Group - Investor relations 1:10:17

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Chris Kettmann is a partner at DGA Group, a global communications and public affairs consultancy, where he helps lead the Investor Relations and Financial Communications practice areas. He and I discussed how to get into IR, what the qualifications are and what the mindset needs to be, some trends in investor communications, and the state of affair…

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Professor David Mba | My vision for Birmingham City University 49:07

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Vice-chancellor Professor David Mba sets out his vision for Birmingham City University in this episode of CEO Stories. Professor Mba discusses the transformational journey and impact of BCU - emphasising social mobility, employability, and the importance of practice-based pedagogy. The conversation explores his unexpected path to academia, his upbr…

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Ep. 4 - Kelly Capizzi, Lincoln Financial - Communications in the financial industry, managing your career, work-life balance 1:04:25

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Kelly Capizzi Herring is Vice President, Corporate Communications at Lincoln Financial. The focus of the interview is about the college experience, and how to go about choosing a path, trying to get the most out of it, and lining yourself up for that first job. We also talked about finding areas of interest in various industries, the specific chall…

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Ep. 3 - Paul Nolan, The Hoffman Agency - Tech PR, starting your own agency, neurodivergence and its impact on work 1:07:54

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Paul Nolan is the co-Managing Director for the UK of The Hoffman Agency and the Chief Operating Officer for CCGroup, a London-based tech PR agency. Paul takes us through his exerience as an entrepreneur, partnering to buy the agency relatively early in his career and then the work of building and growing it. A big part of our discussion was on the …

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Ep. 2 - Alexandra Priola, FTI Consulting - Internal communications, career management, work-life balance 1:00:32

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One question PR people are always asking themselves is, "How do I get out of the grind of media relations and pivot to a role that uses my communications strengths?" Alexandra Priola is an answer to that question: she's a Managing Director in the People and Change practice at FTI Consulting, one of the world's foremost consulting firms, and a globa…

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Ep. 1 - Harlan Teller... Legend 1:14:12

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Harlan Teller is a legend in the PR business. Harlan led the corporate communications function at Burson Marsteller for America, for Hill & Knowlton worldwide, for Financial Dynamics (then FTI), and then was an Executive Director at APCO. Switching to the education sector, he's been C-level in comms and marketing for Northern Illinois University, N…

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Jim Simpson | Birmingham's music heritage is underappreciated 1:03:28

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Jim Simpson is a Birmingham music legend. As well as being credited as the man who gave Black Sabbath their big break, he is the founder of Big Bear Records and the director of Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival. In this episode, Jim discusses his illustrious career spanning decades as a musician, manager, record label and festival founder, author, p…

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Emma Stenning | Driving change in the face of personal criticism 1:12:57

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Emma Stenning is CEO of the globally-renowned City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra - an organisation she says is "shorthand for excellence" in the classical music world. Emma comes from a successful theatrical background -leading major theatres in the UK and Canada, being involved in the London 2012 Olympics and working with pop stars such as Damo…

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Marina Robertson | Finding my voice as a leader in the built environment 44:48

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Marina Robertson is the group managing director of Acivico, the Birmingham-based multi-disciplinary firm offering built environment advisory services from design and construction to building control and facilities management. Born and raised in Athens, Greece, Marina made the crucial decision to study in the UK – which opened the door to working on…

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Iain McCallister | Boxing, Britpop and building a security powerhouse 31:06

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MAN Commercial Protection founder and CEO Iain McCallister joins Henrietta Brealey for the second episode of season four. Iain is a former nightclub doorman who, alongside his father, founded the Solihull-based private security firm in 1993. He scaled it to become the largest privately-owned security business in the West Midlands, employing 1,600 p…

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Janie Frampton | The football trailblazer making a global impact 40:56

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Trailblazing former football referee Janie Frampton joins Henrietta Brealey for the first episode of season four. Janie, who is the co-founder of TeamYou and president of the Greater Birmingham Global Chamber of Commerce, reveals how her career was sparked by a love of football. She was only the second woman to referee in a men's professional game …

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Fran Nolan and André Picart | Building an agency with a best-in-class culture 49:56

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In the final episode of season three, Henrietta Brealey is joined by the co-founders of Tribera - the award-winning creative content agency. Fran Nolan and André Picart run the Birmingham city centre-based agency which has racked up a host of accolades including being named in the Sunday Times' 'Best Places to Work' list. Fran and André join Henrie…

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Andrew Davies | Shaping the vision of an infrastructure giant 31:31

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As CEO of infrastructure services and construction giant Kier Group, Andrew Davies is at the helm of a company that impacts the lives of millions of people. Many of those are in Birmingham where Kier is responsible for operating all roads and has built a number of landmark buildings. In his conversation with Henrietta Brealey, he discusses the impo…

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Jodh Dhesi | We want to make Birmingham the best place to be educated 31:20

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As chief executive of King Edward VI Foundation in Birmingham, Jodh Dhesi is on a mission to make Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK. In this episode of CEO Stories, he admits to Henrietta Brealey: "It was a bit daunting when I applied for the job, but the Chair of Governors explained it well, saying that somewhere has to be, so why…

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Professor Aleks Subic | The academic leader inspired by Da Vinci 58:23

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In this episode of CEO Stories, Henrietta Brealey speaks with Professor Aleks Subic, vice chancellor and chief executive of Aston University. Professor Subic shares his journey from his early life as a migrant in Australia, through his career transition from industry to academia, to leading significant technological innovations. Highlights include …

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QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS | Battle of the bands, Curry World and Carrie Bradshaw the brand ambassador 17:08

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As CEO Stories takes a short summer break, we bring you a bonus episode in which our Series Three guests answer some quickfire questions. Listen to find out: Who would hire Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw as their brand ambassador? Who has the most unusual item on their office desk? Who would call Albert Einstein as their 'Who Wants To Be A Mill…

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Wade Lyn | How my Jamaican patties spiced up the UK market 50:26

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Wade Lyn gave supermarket bosses food for thought by introducing them to the Jamaican patty. The Jamaican-born entrepreneur owns Hockley-based Cleone Foods which produces Island Delight, the UK’s biggest selling Jamaican patty which is stocked on most major supermarkets. In this episode, he talks to Henrietta about his role in spicing up the UK foo…

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Jas Rohel | Driving change and recognition in education 1:03:11

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Jas Rohel openly admits her younger self would have dismissed the idea of a career in education. Fast-forward to the present day, however, and the entrepreneur and radio presenter is banging the drum for the sector in her dual role as Education Awards founder and co-CEO of charitable organisation the Titan Partnership. In this episode, Jas talks to…

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AI in Hiring, Careers, and training with Kayvon Touran CEO of Zal.ai 46:24

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This episode we are joined by Kayvon Touran Cofounder and CEO of Zal.ai. We discuss his time in Ed-tech and dive into how it led to the founding of Zal.ai. In addition, we explore talk about how palette informs creativity. Learn more about the exciting things that Zal.ai is doing hereBy Gandalf Winterwhisk

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Abbie Vlahakis | The STEM champion with a passion for people 47:35

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Abbie Vlahakis was seeking a career change when Millennium Point “found her”. In this episode, South Wales-born Abbie talks to Henriettaabout how her passion for learning developed into a career in finance, before ultimately leading to her current role as CEO at one of Birmingham’s most recognisablevenues. We learn why Millennium Point’s dual purpo…

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Harvir Sahota | From sweet beginnings to catering for star names 31:27

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Mahirs Experience chief executive Harvir Sahota reveals his recipe for success – including how he scaled up his family’s Indian sweet shop business into an award-winning catering and events company that has been used by a string of illustrious names. Harvir and Henrietta discuss the firm’s evolution over the years and how his leadership has been sh…

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Paul Faulkner and Sam Fletcher-Goodwin | Turning the Kids’ Village dream into reality 47:52

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Since overcoming cancer as a child, Sam Fletcher-Goodwin and her family have dreamed of creating the UK’s inaugural holiday village for critically ill children. Now, with support from a top team spearheaded by former Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce chief executive Paul Faulkner, plans are gathering pace to build the Kids’ Village in the pic…

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Zoe Bennett | How a Motivational Queen turned trauma into triumph 34:30

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Zoe Bennett’s life changed forever when her father Errol was brutally murdered in 2011. After a long battle to achieve justice, she channelled her experiences into forging a successful career as an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author and founder of the Multicultural Business and Community Champion (MBCC) Awards. In this episode of CEO Storie…

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UX Wizards Bookclub: Don't Make Me Think, Steve Krug with Nolan, James and Keri 29:09

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We discuss one of our favorite UX classics: Don't Make Me Think, by Steve KrugBy Gandalf Winterwhisk

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Deborah Cadman | Leading Birmingham City Council through crisis 49:29

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Season three of CEO Stories begins with Henrietta Brealey talking to a chief executive who has one of the toughest jobs in local government. Birmingham born and bred, Deborah Cadman has enjoyed a distinguished career in local government – including stints leading the West Midlands Combined Authority, Suffolk County Council and St Edmudsbury Borough…

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Nasir Awan | How faith, family and determination helped me survive in business 48:44

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When Nasir Awan came to England in the 1960s, he could speak virtually no English. Today, Nasir is one of the West Midlands’ most successful business figures – and, on 17 November, 2023, he will become president of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce. In the final episode of CEO Stories season two, the boss of international wholesale firm Awan …

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Getting a start in Maine with Santiago Zindel 35:19

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Today we are joined by Santiago Zindel Mundet Cruz, the director of The Roux Institute Founder Residency in Portland Maine. We dive into the program, the work designers contribute to the success of the companies and the exciting companies in the program. Spoiler alert, the designers in the program are called design wizards!…

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Eman Al-Hillawi | Career pivots, driving change and learning to fly 39:10

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Eman Al-Hillawi is passionate about driving change. The Entec-Si CEO has experienced several transformational moments of her own – including moving to the UK from Iraq as a teenager, switching careers from science to technology and meeting her business partner Peter Marsden, with whom she created the Birmingham-based consultancy. In this episode of…

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Max Blum on Design, Creativity, Midsummer Snowballs, and practical advice for new designers 44:17

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Max Blum and Nolan Stewart talk creativity, personal marketing when looking for a job, design inspiration, and more. You can reach out to Max at uxeverything.us.Andy Goldsworthy https://youtu.be/sngXz55b4bc?si=PrQwioPEe7M_vWHi Peter Tarka: https://petertarka.com/personal-work A Book Apart: https://abookapart.com/ Design is Storytelling: https://ell…

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Breaking UX Laws: Atul Khola and Chirag Ghube 52:18

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Atul Khola and Chirag Ghube discuss UX design, the importance of good storytelling, favorite design tools and not reading books. Additionally: learning the rules to break the rules, creating exceptional designs, and using feedback on Twitter to gauge user sentiment. Atul and Chirag explore how attached a designer should be to their designs, and the…

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Jason Wouhra | Continuing the legacy of a family business 41:50

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Jason Wouhra has a saying about family businesses – “it’s like being in the mafia – once you’re in, you can’t get out!” Jason is the chief executive of Lioncroft Wholesale Ltd, a ‘carve-out’ of the renowned East Ends Foods brand which was started by his father and uncles in the 1960s. In this episode, he tells Henrietta about building on his family…

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The UX of Everyday Things with James, Keri, Nolan, and Chirag Ghube 57:52

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Join the podcast team as they talk about usability, tech and everything in-between! This is a casual conversation with four of our producers. Enjoy!By Gandalf Winterwhisk

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Breaking Into UX Design with Grace Kew and Keri F 46:37

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Grace Kew and Keri chat about getting started in UX. Grace is a UX Designer looking for her first job. How do you get your first UX job? What do you do when 2,000 other applicants have already applied for that Junior UX Designer job? Grace Kew's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracekew/By Gandalf Winterwhisk

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Charlie Blakemore | A telling-off from the MoD to making FA Cup history 44:19

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Whether it's “getting a telling-off” from the Ministry of Defence or making history in football’s oldest cup competition, Charlie Blakemore is no stranger to huge challenges. The Intercity Technology managing director’s successes in business and sport have been driven by an ability to bring the best out of his people. He talks Henrietta Brealey thr…

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Figma File and Project Organization w Lucy Kent and Chirag Ghube 46:45

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Lucy Kent is a Senior Product Designer. She reveals her top tips for organizing Figma files and projects to maximize efficiency. Lucy also brews up wisdom on transitioning into UX, building workplace connections, crafting startup design systems, and more. Take this podcast potion and level up your skills pronto! Lucy's Portfolio: https://www.lucyke…

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What would a UX team for startups look like? with Nolan Stewart and James 24:34

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Nolan Stewart is the Head of Design at Eskuad. He is an incredibly talented UX Designer and an amazing visual artist! Listen to this episode to learn more about UX at startups. Follow Nolan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-stewart-117b5b8a/ Let us know what you think: Google Form: https://forms.gle/uK8wwxksqSL5NmVu6 Follow us: Be a Wiza…

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Creative Process, Designer Career Advice, Figma Tips, Generative AI: Jess Chan and Chirag Ghube 39:11

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Jess Chan is a Visual Designer at Nvidia with 10 years of experience. We talk about her creative process, Figma tips, advice for new grads entering the industry, and much more! Feedback: Google Form: https://forms.gle/uK8wwxksqSL5NmVu6 Links: Contrast: https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/748533339900865323/Contrast EightShapes Specs: https://www…

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Sara Wajid | I want to use museums to make the world a better place 43:02

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Birmingham Museums Trust co-CEO Sara Wajid’s “twin obsessions” of storytelling and equality set her on a path to becoming a respected cultural leader. The former arts and culture journalist was by her own admission a reluctant CEO with aspirations to “get something done in society”. She tells Henrietta Brealey how a secondment to Birmingham Museums…

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Can I get a patent in UX? 26:36

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James chats with Chi Kalu about the processes for patent filing, neurodivergence, research and design.By Gandalf Winterwhisk

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The current state of Immersive Technology with Avi Dwivedi and Chirag Ghube 33:12

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Avi Dwivedi is the founder of XRDI with more than 10 year of experience in Immersive tech. Join us in an conversation about the current state of Immersive Tech, Apple Vision Pro, and how to enter this industry! LINKS https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fy9OY7VxeMIEdqsCjQRhTI https://www.youtube.com/@XRDItv https://in.linkedin.com/in/avidwivedi https://youtu.…

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What is "shifting left" in accessibility? 31:49

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What is "Shifting Left" in accessibility? James and Luis chat about all things accessibility and discuss how companies can start the conversation, and prioritize this.By Gandalf Winterwhisk

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D/deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessibility with Cathy Beaton and Chirag Ghube 22:41

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Cathy Beaton is an Associate Professor at RIT, NY. She talks about being a deaf professor and academic and about D/deaf and Hard of Hearing accessibility, generative AI, and a few of her projects. Stick through to the end for bonus content!!! TRANSCRIPT https://podcasts.musixmatch.com/podcast/ux-wizards/episode/01H2P7FXHRE7H09KTNQRSJCV1T LINKS Link…

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Caroline Miller | Taking risks, Black Sabbath ballet and recruiting a global superstar 55:11

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“There’s a reason I work in the arts – because it’s exciting!” Caroline Miller’s passion for her profession is loud and clear as she talks Henrietta Brealey through the fascinating and varied career path that led to her becoming chief executive of Birmingham Royal Ballet. It is a career that has taken her from the box office to the boardroom – driv…