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Creatives Randy Ford, Neve Kamilah Mazique-Bianco and Scott McCall speak to their experience as POC fine artists, dancers and performers in a city where barriers to success are multi-layered. Whether that means being priced out of neighborhoods or having their art form being categorized as lesser, resiliency is required to face the inequities they have encountered as creative Seattle professionals. They speak to racism, ableism, queer phobia, and classism as it intersects with the art and dance world. They also share their incredible accomplishments and advice for moving toward a greater culture of self-awareness within the arts, not only with the intention of diversity, but taking thoughtful action toward planning a truly welcoming and inclusive space.

Welcome to the introduction episode where Steve Sneed, Managing Artistic Director of Cultural Programs at Seattle Center, and Gabriela Ayala-Cañizares, producer and podcast host, share how this project began. They also explain why each episode is not only focused around expanding the understanding of any given topic, but also braving into more solution-based conversations on the social issues that impact Seattle. There is also a preview of the topics explored in this season and the weekly release schedule.