Episode 3: Sagina Shabaya

In this episode we chat with the incredible Sagina Shabaya, a powerhouse in driving change and fostering diversity in the creative industries. From her experience in TV and media to her role as a career coach and DEI advocate, Sagina shares her journey and insights. We dive into the complexities of implementing DEI programs, creating a sense of belonging, and addressing unconscious bias.

Please share your thoughts and feedback by using #UALCreativeShift Twitter/Instagram/LinkedIn or email us on creativeshift@arts.ac.uk

Links:

• https://60mincareercoach.com/about
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagina-shabaya-she-her-35533563/?originalSubdomain=uk
• https://www.160over90.com/
• https://endeavorco.com/

Contact Us:

• Homepage
• LinkedIn
• Email: creativeshift@arts.ac.uk

Special Thanks

Massive thanks goes out to Guilt Free Post for providing the recording space and editing this podcast series. Visit them at https://www.guiltfreepost.com/ for more information on their services.

Episode 2: Reuben Christian & Guest host: Gemma Levitas

In this episode we dive into the journey of navigating the creative industries with 'Edu Tainer', Reuben Christian. We explore the challenges of non-linear careers, especially for people of colour, learn about the struggle with 'analysis paralysis' in a distracted world and hear their unique perspective on creating a more inclusive industry.

Reuben has a diverse skill set serving as a creative confidence coach, presenter and comedian. He has collaborated with organisations such as BBC, Vice, Red Bull, Samsung, Channel 4, Virgin Media, Pearsons and TEDx. He is 1/3 Co - host of 'What is This Behaviour Podcast’, featuring conversations with South Asian people going against the grain and, he’s also the founder of Dream Rehab, which offers transformative experiences to boost creative confidence, helping people build the creative confidence needed manifesting the buried creative dreams.

Please share your thoughts and feedback by using #UALCreativeShift Twitter/Instagram/LinkedIn or email us on creativeshift@arts.ac.uk

Links:

• https://www.reubenchristian.com/
• https://whatisthisbehaviourpodcast.com/
• https://www.dreamrehab.co.uk/

Gemma Levitas (Guest Host):

Our Guest host is Gemma Levitas who is a Coach, Mentor and Clinical Psychotherapist. She works in both the Corporate and Creative side of industry and has a special interest in coaching for social change & Impact. Her career began in advertising and then moved into media. She has also worked as an Executive Producer and Presenter on the UK's most recognisable networks - Capital Radio, Heart FM and XFM.

Links:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-levitas/
• https://www.mindsetandmentality.com/

Contact Us:

• Homepage
• LinkedIn
• Email: creativeshift@arts.ac.uk

Special Thanks

Massive thanks goes out to Guilt Free Post for providing the recording space and editing this podcast series. Visit them at https://www.guiltfreepost.com/ for more information on their services.

Episode 1: Professor David O'Brien

In this episode we are speaking with Professor David O’ Brien to dissect the main issues around inequalities in the creative industries form a robust research perspective. Bringing together the academic and how it relates to the lived experiences of the students we are working with.

David O’ Brien is professor of cultural and creative industries at the University of Manchester. He has published extensively on inequality in the creative economy, including his latest book “Culture is bad for you’. Which is co-authored by Dr. Mark Taylor and Dr. Orian Brook.

He is also co-author on the Creative Majority Report on what works to support diversity in the creative industries. Published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Creative Diversity.

Please share your thoughts and feedback by using #UALCreativeShift Twitter/Instagram/LinkedIn or email us on creativeshift@arts.ac.uk

Links:

• https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526144164/
• https://www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural/projects/creative-majority

Contact Us:

• Homepage
• LinkedIn
• Email: creativeshift@arts.ac.uk

Special Thanks

Massive thanks goes out to Guilt Free Post for providing the recording space and editing this podcast series. Visit them at https://www.guiltfreepost.com/ for more information on their services.