Best Naomi Alexander Podcasts (2024)

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Naomi Ostwald Kawamura: Dreaming of Histories That Heal 44:07

1h ago44:07

44:07

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we sit down with Naomi Ostwald Kawamura, the Exec…

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Facilitation Skills: Leadership Skills of Artists 30:40

5d ago30:40

30:40

In this episode Naomi talks to the Artistic Director of Strike a Light, Sarah Blowers. Sarah talks about the importance of never underestimating what people want to do. She notices that people are often taking a risk by coming along and getting involved. For Sarah, facilitation skills are really important to try to ensure that people feel safe. It …

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Tarik Ward: Dreaming of Life Without Limitations 50:30

5d ago50:30

50:30

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode of Dreaming In Color, guest host Angela Maldonado,…

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Amped Up Access Through Tech-Driven Language Solutions | With Dylan Smith at Propio Language Services 29:20

6d ago29:20

29:20

Featuring Dylan Smith, Chief Client Officer at Propio Language Services. We explore how technology is enhancing language services in healthcare, breaking down barriers and improving access and equity for all patients. This episode is packed with insights for healthcare professionals and executives aiming to improve the patient experience from end-t…

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Art Form Skills: Leadership Skills of Artists 34:32

7d ago34:32

34:32

In this episode Naomi talks to Conrad Murray, Founder and Artistic Director of Battersea Arts Centre’s Beatbox Academy about the importance of leaders of co-creative practice having solid art form skills. Conrad talks about how important it is for the young people who he works with to see him utilise his art form skills. He has been on his own jour…

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Inclusive Language: Leadership Skills of Artists 43:34

10d ago43:34

43:34

In this episode, London based theatre maker, Kane Husbands, discusses the leadership skill of inclusive language and its importance when leading co-creative practice. Naomi Alexander is the CEO and Artistic Director of Brighton People's Theatre . Her AHRC funded research Let's Create: Do we know how to? identified 20 qualities, skills and responsib…

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Jamie Allison: Dreaming of Embracing the Fullness of Time 46:52

12d ago46:52

46:52

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we welcome Jamie Allison, Executive Director of t…

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Rukaiyah Adams: Dreaming of Visionary Capital 51:37

19d ago51:37

51:37

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, our guest host, Jasmine Reliford, a Manager at Br…

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Modernizing Care at the Bedside: A Nurse Informaticist's Perspective | With Stesha Selsky, DNP at UCLA Health 25:40

20d ago25:40

25:40

Featuring Stesha Selsky, DNP, Nurse Informaticist at UCLA Health. This episode explores digital health innovations that are modernizing patient care delivery at one of the most fundamental healthcare settings- the bedside. We discuss how UCLA Health leverages technology to enhance the patient experience, the impact of tech integration on healthcare…

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Frankie Miranda: Dreaming Of A Place We Can All Call Home 45:47

26d ago45:47

45:47

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we welcome Frankie Miranda, the first openly gay …

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Liz Thompson: Dreaming of Love That Transforms 38:16

1M ago38:16

38:16

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, Nithin Iyengar, Partner at Bridgespan and head of…

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ChatGPT, MD: Empowering Patients and Doctors | With Dr. Robert Pearl, Physician Leader & Author 38:26

1M ago38:26

38:26

Featuring Dr. Robert Pearl, MD, named one of Modern Healthcare's 50 most influential physician leaders. Formerly the CEO of Kaiser Permanente, Dr. Pearl currently serves as Stanford faculty, Forbes contributor and author. His new book ChatGPT, MD debuted as #1 on Amazon's "New Best Seller" list. In this episode, Dr. Pearl discusses how Generative A…

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Listening and Communicating: Leadership Skills of Artists 20:35

1M ago20:35

20:35

In this episode Naomi talks to freelance artist Dan Thompson about the skill of listening and communicating when leading co-creative practice. Dan talks about the importance of listening first before making any artistic decisions, as he notes that a lot of participatory arts practice revolves around the artist's idea and getting people involved in …

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Managing Energy Levels: Leadership Skills of Artists 27:49

1M ago27:49

27:49

In this episode, Naomi has a conversation with her colleague at Brighton People's Theatre; Jack Parris. Jack talks about how people can suffer if the energy levels in a room are too high or low. He believes managing energy levels is absolutely integral to the process, nurturing an energetic journey that ebbs and flows over a workshop or creative pr…

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Holding Space: Leadership Skills of Artists 28:06

2M ago28:06

28:06

In this conversation Naomi talks to Theatre Director Tanushka Marah about how she olds space in the work that she co-creates with young people. Tanushka talks about this skill when co-creating as being like 'foraging in the dark'. She describes the moments of holding space when the energy is potent and not being afraid of emptiness and to hold ques…

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Erika Alexander: Dreaming of Narratives That Transcend 38:21

2M ago38:21

38:21

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we welcome Erika Alexander, an actress known for …

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Dreaming In Color Season 4 Trailer 1:06

2M ago1:06

1:06

Y'all, I'm back! Welcome to Dreaming in Color, where we sit down with social change leaders of color to learn how their unique life experiences have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. I'm your host, Darren Isom, and this season I'm lucky to have a few of my Bridgespan colleagues dropping in to join me as guest hosts. Join us f…

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Decoding Risks, Benefits & Bias of Digital Health | With Anne-Huben Kearney, Doris Fischer-Sanchez, DNP and Ben Wilburn 34:37

2M ago34:37

34:37

Featuring Anne Huben-Kearney, Patient Safety & Risk Consultant, Doris Fischer-Sanchez DNP, SVP of Clinical Risk at Marsh, and Ben Wilburn, Director of Inclusion & Belonging at Bottle Rocket. Join us as we explore the complex issue of implicit bias in digital health technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the impact it has on patients…

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Patient: Leadership Qualities of Artists 27:52

2M ago27:52

27:52

In this episode, London based theatre maker, Kane Husbands, discusses the quality of patience and its importance when leading co-creative practice. He talks about how embodying the quality of patience in his workshops is very different to the often high energy theatre and dance performances that he co-creates. He notices that it requires him to fin…

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True to Yourself: Leadership Qualities of Artists 34:21

2M ago34:21

34:21

In this episode, London based theatre-maker Conrad Murray talks about the importance of being true to himself. He asks himself, 'would my younger self like me right now? Would this be real to him?'. He wants to ensure that he hasn't changed himself to adapt to the dominant culture of arts buildings and the culture of the arts world. He wants to mak…

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How Telehealth is Changing the Game | With Dr. Rishi Sarna at Backline by DrFirst 39:00

2M ago39:00

39:00

Featuring Dr. Rishi Sarna, MD, Chief Clinical Officer at Backline by DrFirst. Dr. Sarna presents a deep dive into the world of telehealth, discussing advancements and innovations shaping the industry today. We address the evolving needs of healthcare providers and patients, and how perspectives towards telehealth have drastically shifted since 2020…

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Adaptable and Flexible: Leadership Qualities of Artists 21:29

2M ago21:29

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In this episode Naomi talks to the freelance artist Kelly Green. Kelly reflects on how she is constantly being adaptable and flexible in her practice when co-creating. She talks about how she is in a state of high alert, observing and anticipating what is going on in a group. There is a discussion about how being adaptable and flexible shows up in …

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Empathy and Care for Others: Leadership Qualities of Artists 30:59

3M ago30:59

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In this episode Naomi Alexander talks to Tashi Gore about the quality of Empathy and Care for Others; how artists as leaders of co-created art embody this in their work. Tashi reflects on how she embodies care and empathy in the different contexts that she works in, whether working with 2 people or 100 people. She discusses the importance of the co…

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Grounded and Energetic; Leadership Qualities of Artists 34:24

3M ago34:24

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In this episode Naomi Alexander talks to Dr Sita Thomas about the quality of being Grounded and Energetic; how artists as leaders of co-created art embody this in their work. Sita reflects on how she generates energy in a room and how she channels energy by being grounded. Sita reflects on how important it is to be grounded, to be calm and rooted i…

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Driving Value: Strategies for Digital Health Innovators | With Tray Chamberlin at The Alexander Group 26:00

3M ago26:00

26:00

Featuring Tray Chamberlin, Principal Consultant for The Alexander Group's Digital Health practice. We delve into the dynamic world of healthcare technology, and discuss strategies that successful companies are leveraging to thrive in today's ever-evolving commercial model. Find Tray's work at alexandergroup.com Watch the video for this episode on Y…

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From Robotics to the Digital Surgery of Tomorrow | With Dr. Ankit Patel at Emory Healthcare 28:16

3M ago28:16

28:16

Featuring Dr. Ankit Patel, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery at Emory Healthcare. We explore the future of surgery from robotics-assisted procedures to the concept of true digital surgery. Dr. Patel shares his expertise on the advancements in robotics, the role of artificial intelligence (AI), and the potential for remote surgery and machine learn…

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Open and Humble; Leadership Qualities of Artists 33:36

3M ago33:36

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In this episode Naomi Alexander talks to Ned Glasier about the quality of being Open and Humble; how artists as leaders of co-created art embody this in their work. Ned reflects on how being open manifests in the room and in the body of the artist leading the room. They discuss how an artist's body is almost porous in order to receive and respond d…

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Welcome to the Digital Healthcare Experience 9:43

3M ago9:43

9:43

Featuring our team at Taylor Healthcare. In this introductory episode our host, Chris Civitarese, is joined by our producer, Naomi Schwimmer. They share what inspired us to start this podcast, tell you more about our vision and format for the show, and set the stage for what you can expect from this experience. Watch the video for this episode on Y…

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Robert Rooks: Dreaming of Justice Reimagined 37:17

4M ago37:17

37:17

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Christian Celeste Tate and Anum Qadir from The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, Christian interviews Robert Rooks,…

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Rebecca Dixon: Dreaming of Occupational Liberation 39:01

5M ago39:01

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Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Christian Celeste Tate and Anum Qadir from The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, Anum sits down with Rebecca Dixon,…

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Brea Baker: Dreaming of Radical Love 39:54

5M ago39:54

39:54

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Christian Celeste Tate and Anum Qadir from The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we speak with Brea Baker, a Freedo…

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Arlan Hamilton: Dreaming of Black Millionaires 34:06

5M ago34:06

34:06

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Christian Celeste Tate and Anum Qadir from The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we sit down with Arlan Hamilton, a…

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Michael Tubbs: Dreaming of Shared Abundance 26:48

5M ago26:48

26:48

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Christian Celeste Tate and Anum Qadir from The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we welcome Michael Tubbs, who at t…

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Dreaming In Color: Next Gen Season Trailer 1:33

5M ago1:33

1:33

Welcome to Dreaming in Color: Next Gen, a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. Join in on these candid, kitchen table conversations, where together, we can make a difference. We celebrate these leaders ingenuity, are…

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Ex Urbe Ad Astra #13 - The Florentine Renaissance with Larry Rothfield 1:47:04

6M ago1:47:04

1:47:04

In this episode, Ada and Jo speak with historian Larry Rothfield about the political nuances of 15th century Florence, and the shifting perspectives of the Renaissance to come since then.By Ada Palmer

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Ex Urbe Ad Astra #12 - Pacing with Ken Liu 1:52:57

7M ago1:52:57

1:52:57

In this episode, Ada and Jo discuss the merits of good pacing across a range of story lengths with Hugo and Nebula award-winning author, Ken Liu.By Ada Palmer

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Ex Urbe Ad Astra #11 - The Problem of Evil in Narrative with Alexis Shotwell 1:43:14

8M ago1:43:14

1:43:14

In this episode, Ada and Jo speak with Alexis Shotwell about the issues that arise from ill-intentioned characters, and the moral questions they present to readers.By Ada Palmer

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Episode Five (Special Episode): Elizabeth Otylia, Amelia Loeffler, and Ash Chen 6:58

9M ago6:58

6:58

Welcome to the season one finale of the show! As a special treat, come along with me today and listen to some bomb-ass poetry recitations by UNC's own Elizabeth Otylia, Amelia Loeffler, and Ash Chen. All poems are original and 100% guaranteed to drop your jaw to the floor. Thanks for listening, and see you all next season!…

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Episode Four: Allison Hedge Coke 29:15

9M ago29:15

29:15

Welcome to episode four of Like Writing a Bike! Tune in to hear me gab with one of our time's defining poets, Allison Hedge Coke. She shares so much wisdom on poetry as an act of service, tips to giving an electric reading, and the power in protecting your peace through solitary writing time. She's simply magical!…

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Episode Three: Rebecca Lee 24:44

9M ago24:44

24:44

Tune in for episode three as I dive into a convo with Rebecca Lee, recent Guggenheim fellow and one helluva writer. She'll share her thoughts on finding your own personal ambition, writing sporadically, and South Park. And y'all, I meant it when I said Bobcat and Other Stories is my favorite collection of all time. Fund Jeff Bezos's next journey by…

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Episode Two: Sophie Klahr 26:45

10M ago26:45

26:45

Welcome back to the show! Tune in to hear me yap with Sophie Klahr, the author of three books of poetry including her most recent collaborative work, "There Is Only One Ghost in the World," which won the 2022 Ronald Sukenick Innovative Fiction contest. Throughout this episode, she'll drop more than a few poetic gems that you won't want to miss out …

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Episode One: Naomi Ovrutsky 25:07

10M ago25:07

25:07

Tune in as I talk craft with up-and-coming poet Naomi Ovrutsky! Y'all, she is the bomb. Submit to Orlando, her limited edition queer literary magazine, here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftDXT19WtuRudrX8hXdf6hgb_ckMyqXjWIvFMvNwwyyY3bBQ/viewformBy Alexander Gast

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Ex Urbe Ad Astra #10 - Setups and Payoffs with Jon Evans 1:43:42

10M ago1:43:42

1:43:42

In this episode, Ada and Jo speak with Jon Evans about the remote research versus travel, short stories, beleivability, and setting up shocking twists for striking payoffs.By Ada Palmer

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Ex Urbe Ad Astra #9 - Stopping Reading 1:35:51

12M ago1:35:51

1:35:51

In this episode, Jo and Ada discuss a number of reasons to put a book down without finishing.By Ada Palmer

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LIVE in New Orleans at Essence Fest! 1:19:36

1y ago1:19:36

1:19:36

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we journey down to New Orleans during Essence Fes…

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Politics in Disability and Fiction with William Alexander 1:49:09

1y ago1:49:09

1:49:09

Award winning children's author William Alexander joins Jo and Ada to talk about using politics and disability in fiction for children and adults.By Ex Urbe Ad Astra

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Takema Robinson-Llewellyn: Dreaming of a Self-Love Revolution 44:35

1+ y ago44:35

44:35

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. Takema Robinson is a mother, entrepreneur, social justice strategi…

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Bridgit Antoinette Evans: Dreaming of Positive Obsessions 48:48

1+ y ago48:48

48:48

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we welcome Bridgit Antoinette Evans, a decorated …

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F. Javier Torres-Campos: Dreaming of Building a Love Economy 45:37

1+ y ago45:37

45:37

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we sit down with Javier Torres, an anti-racist ph…

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Sharif El-Mekki: Dreaming of Liberation Through Education 44:11

1+ y ago44:11

44:11

Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we speak with Sharif El-Mekki, the Founder and Ch…

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