Project Spiral

What if you want to pursue theater and politics at the same time? What do we do with the myriad of narratives that shape a fractured America? In this conversation, Jordan recounts how he has dealt with stories from across the US, whether in handling mail sent to President Obama and performing his own work based on interviews with every-day Americans. Jordan offers a take of what it means to follow the meandering road of an artistic career, and the rewards it can bring for bridging communities and cultures with empathy.

It's easy to say "Anyone can be an artist!" But what does it really mean to think creatively in a practical sense? 

Listen to Miranda Aisling delve into her story of opening up a community arts organization, her vision for enabling a more creative world, and how to impact communities using the arts beyond traditional systems.

Meet Tilly Krishna, a high school senior with a passion for bringing her community together to support essential causes. You know. Just your average world-saving hobby. Tilly advocates for students’ mental health and rallies friends to stand for Black Lives. In this episode, we discuss how Tilly has organized her advocacy from creating an Anti-Racist calendar to writing speeches, and what it means to move forward despite setbacks. Thanks for inspiring us, Tilly!! 

We need stories that give us hope, courage and power in the face of global injustice. Where do those stories come from? Tune in to this week’s episode to hear Azmera Hammouri-Davis talk about her recent work with her organization Break the Boxes, as well as how she practices the Brazilian martial arts practice Capoeira and performs spoken word poetry. We explore how this work can provide a spiritual grounding and unity with others in response to George Floyd’s murder, issues in Palestine, and other global challenges. 

So, ok, we get it, you want to change the the world. But...Is it best to go at it alone or as part of a team? What does real, meaningful leadership mean in 2020 as you're trying to take an idea from theory to reality. This conversation with Antoine will leave you with new perspectives about the individual versus the collective and goal setting while maintaining flexibility. Plus, it turns out Tim has lost a gift from Antoine, and Abbie graces the radio waves with her singing not once, but twice. 

Creating a critically-acclaimed feature film is no easy feat. Come hear from experienced French filmmaker Jenna Suru about her path following a “screaming from the heart” to make meaningful stories on screen. We discuss how she formed her company, brought others on board with her vision, and her advice to other young creative individuals.  

Are people saying change isn't practical? Well, who exactly defines what’s “practical?” Join our discussion of one person’s path to running for local office, featuring how young people can reshape the agenda beyond what established power bases want, and how they can work together to create a better and fairer democracy. Plus - how precisely can you run a campaign during a pandemic?

Today, as in several other times throughout history, we as a global community face isolation and sacrifice with no clear end in sight. Today we discuss: how do we be the best versions of ourselves during this crisis, and how do we use this time as an opportunity to be much-needed changemakers?

It’s one thing to come up with a great idea, but how do you take that spark and fan it into a fire of fruition? (Not a bad metaphor, huh?) Join Drew Edwards and Nathan Okiror as they reflect how they’ve worked together to build a functioning nonprofit - starting from reading “Non-Profits for Dummies” in Barnes and Noble to running a successful organization impacting kids’ education in Uganda and several other countries. It hasn't all been easy - but their story shows all the good you can accomplish with hard work, dedication, and the right team. 

When we talk about improving accessibility for people with disabilities, how can it make all of our lives better? Join the conversation with Miso Kwak, a blind researcher and educator, to hear her thoughts, experience, and advice for us.