Standing On The Shoulders Podcast

Visionaries have heroes too

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"No need for sight when you have vision."

In the final episode of the current season @aleksk chats to Paralympic long jumper @LexGillette about gold medals, world records, and inspirational giants.

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In this episode @romanmars of @99piorg talks about the punk inspiration behind @radiotopia. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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"Faith is not the monopoly of religions and creativity is not the monopoly of artists."

This remarkable interview with poet @lemnsissay will spark every emotion you possess. Listen now, share with your friends and subscribe.

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If you're thinking of a career in filmmaking this fascinating conversation with the incredibly talented @AnnaEHiggs is a must-listen.

Anna works at the intersection of film and digital storytelling and is an utterly delightful podcast guest.

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If you're wondering how some of the greatest people working in marketing come up with ideas check out this interview with @bethcomstock and find out why she loved @TwylaTharp_Off's book 'The Creative Habit' so much.

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"I'm not going to be in somebody else's story. I'm going to try and shape other people's stories, including my own."

Theatre director and @WOWisGlobal organiser @JudeKelly_ talks to @aleksk about the importance of telling inclusive stories.

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"If we can liberate ourselves from this shiny future idea, we might benefit a lot."

Futurist @anabjain on the importance of recognising that the future is messy and chaotic.

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"So my main challenge to the world is fund women for f*** sake.”

@Marthalanefox doesn't mince her words. Listen to the full conversation on entrepreneurship, advising two governments, and an inspirational figure that helped shape her work.

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“Afrofuturism helps people to step out of some of the social conditioning that they’re often unaware that they've been socialized into.”

If you missed @ytashawomack talking to @aleksk for @SOTSpod listen and subscribe now.

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If you've not yet listened to the final ep of @SOTSpod with @LexGillette then you should.

We also want to say a huge thanks to the podcast dream team who made it such a special series.

@huey @aleksk @s_ravindran @KenyaScarlett @iansteadman @MrDarrenGarrett @edenbrack

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"I remember when Pride marches were really protest marches... you got spit on… there were signs saying how awful you are. It wasn't Budweiser presents Gay Pride…"

@99piorg's @romanmars on how Pride marches used to be.

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“If it's something that you really believe in, then that vision should guide your actions daily.”

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“All I ever did was write a poem. And I would often be quite shocked at how threatened people were by the writing of a poem.”

@lemnsissay on the power of the poem.

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"No need for sight when you have vision."

If you need inspiration today listen to blind Paralympic long jumper, singer/songwriter, and author @LexGillette talk about where he finds courage and motivation.

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"I grew up with Indian mythology. There was this kind of storytelling that was multi-species."

@anabjain on how diverse stories have helped shape her work.

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In our final episode of @SOTSpod we hear from Paralympic long jumper and world record holder @LexGillette about an inspirational giant whose YouTube videos help him keep focus on his training and his writing.

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“If it's something that you really believe in, then that vision should guide your actions daily.”

@LexGillette talks to @aleksk about the belief and vision that made him a world record holder. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

https://t.co/Fj5jWJowHc

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“Gravity is a law of nature. But when you think about people's expectations and how they view you and the biases and things like that, that's the gravitational pull figuratively speaking.”

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“Building up the courage to just be open and honest is very important. Being vulnerable, that's huge.”

@aleksk chats to Paralympic long jumper @LexGillette about overcoming challenges.

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“Dance is a healing space. Moving your hips, moving your chest, you’re electrifying, your chakra systems through these movements. And it's a complete healing experience.”

@ytashawomack on house music and dance is a joyful listen.

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