How to Build a Village

In the How to Build a Village's first podcast from the BFI London Film Festival, fillmmaker Olive Nwosu tells host Jill Martin Wrenn about her debut feature film, Lady. The film is a compelling story of community and female friendship that paints a powerful portrait of Lagos. You can find out more about Olive's work on https://www.instagram.com/olivenwosu/.

Ahead of the London Film Festival, Jill Martin Wrenn explores how creativity fuels the British economy, from the universities to The Odyssey.

In the seventh season of How to Build a Village, journalist Jill Martin Wrenn travels by train, boat and foot in search of riveting reads and captivating conversations. Stay tuned for tips on launching your own enterprise, and memorable moments. Thanks for being a part of this community.

Jill Martin Wrenn asks Sophie Reynolds, Head of Collections, Interpretation and Engagement at Jane Austen's House in Chawton, Hampshire, located about an hour and half from London, how the Jane Austen brand has endured for hundreds of years. To celebrate the author’s 250th birthday, you can check out these sites:

Jane Austen's House, where the author wrote six of her novels

Winchester Cathedral, where the author is buried

Jane Austen Centre Bath, which hosts the largest Jane Austen festival

British Library, featuring several of the author's manuscripts

Austentatious, improvised comedy in the style of Jane Austen

Jill Martin Wrenn talks to Finnish chef, cookbook author and podcaster, Ina Niiniketo, at her Helsinki restaurant about cooking with Finnish flavors and flowers. You can find out more about Ina's books and restaurant on the links below:

https://www.canvascanteen.fi/

https://www.instagram.com/inaniiniketo/?hl=en

Jill Martin Wrenn talks to Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, CEO of CCP Games, about how the company cultivates a community of global gamers. Founded in Reykjavík in 1997, CCP Games hosts thousands of fans of its flagship game, EVE Online, in Iceland each year. You can find out more here: https://www.ccpgames.com/company

Michael Hendrix, CEO and Creative Director at Huldunótur (“Invisible Notes”), a Reykjavík-based design practice, and co-author of the book, Two Beats Ahead: What Great Musical Minds Teach Us About Creativity and Innovation, tells Jill Martin Wrenn how music education propelled his entrepreneurial journey. You can find out more here: https://invisiblenotes.com/

Sissel Hansen, Founder and CEO of Startup Guide, a Copenhagen-based media company that provides resources for global founders, tells Jill Martin Wrenn in Reykjavík why there has never been a better time to be an entrepreneur. You can find out more here: https://www.startupguide.com/

Destana Herring, Principal at Regeneration.VC, a global venture capital firm investing in consumer climate technology, tells Jill Martin Wrenn in the Reykjavík podcast studio what drives the adoption of innovation. You can find out more here: https://regeneration.vc/

Thea Messel, Founder and Managing Partner at Unconventional Ventures, tells Jill Martin Wrenn in the Reykjavík podcast studio how her team is doubling down on opportunity by funding underrepresented founders and backing businesses with impact at their core. You can find out more here: https://www.unconventional.vc/