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Listen "e56: the power of investing in creative leaders from underrepresented backgrounds w/ Kianu Glasgow"
Episode Synopsis
In this conversation, Kianu Glasgow & I discuss her journey from being labeled as 'at risk' and facing personal challenges to establishing DICE, a youth engagement service aimed at supporting underrepresented young people. We discuss the importance of lived experience in youth work, the barriers faced by young creatives in accessing opportunities, and the role of funders in creating meaningful impact.
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Chapters
00:00 Personal Challenges and Their Impact
07:40 Setting Up DICE and Supporting Underrepresented Youth
18:29 Competition in the Youth Support Space
25:33 The Problem and the Pain of Exclusion
33:41 Long-Term Intervention and Support in the Creative Industry
39:22 Alternative Methods for Reporting Impact to Funders
47:22 Defining Success on Your Own Terms
Learn more about DICE
Follow Kianu
Chapters
00:00 Personal Challenges and Their Impact
07:40 Setting Up DICE and Supporting Underrepresented Youth
18:29 Competition in the Youth Support Space
25:33 The Problem and the Pain of Exclusion
33:41 Long-Term Intervention and Support in the Creative Industry
39:22 Alternative Methods for Reporting Impact to Funders
47:22 Defining Success on Your Own Terms
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