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This episode tracks finding our paths as creatives, and what some of our labels imply RESOLVE is an interdisciplinary design collective that combines architecture, engineering, technology and art to address social challenges We spoke about creatively The aim of RESOLVE- Physical and structural design The path to becoming established This episode was made in collaboration with RESOLVE at The Albany www.resolvecollective.com instagram.com/resolvecollective www.thealbany.org.uk Guests: Seth Amani Scafe-Smith & Akil Scafe-Smith twitter.com/seth_resolve twitter.com/AkilScafeSmith Hosts: Indie M & Faruq A linktr.ee/indie_max

This episode focused on the poetry strand of Me. We discussed how art can be made from isolation, and the impact of connection. “Meet Me At… grew out of a simple question shared by the Albany and Entelechy Arts: What if isolated and lonely older people had the opportunity to go to an arts centre instead of a day centre?" Discussed in this episode: Our own journeys and creating in isolation How Meet Me assist creativity, and share resources Being able to adapt ways of working with others This episode was made in collaboration with Meet me at The Albany thealbany.org.uk/our-work/programme/meet-me-at-the-albany thealbany.org.uk Guests: Meet Me Poetry, Katie Duncan Hosts: Faruq A &Indie M linktr.ee/indie_max Are you 16+, living in Lewisham, interested in a career in the creative industries and currently not working or studying? You might be an aspiring actor, musician, or young creative, but possibly haven’t considered the wide variety of roles within the creative industries. Our programme will help you understand opportunities and develop the relevant skills to get your career started. Or, if you are looking to develop a creative idea into a business, we can help you access resources to realise your business dream. Check Out Inspire Lewisham

In this episode we discussed the process of releasing our art. How important is the rollout in the current climate. There is an emphasis on music, though some of the discussion is applicable to alternate art forms. We sat down with music producer, artist, and engineer: Shima Shima is an independent artist, who has used his talents to create music with his friends. Notably he produced and mixed Ihsan Quamies: The usual [https://open.spotify.com/track/3JzPeuibULEHTsDYsD1h8Z?si=aBgVBd2rTqOL-lBtdlFvLg&utm_source=copy-link] In our conversation We delved into: * How timeless our music is and whether it is tied to an era * Whether the release can be considered part of the artistic expression * The emotional journey behind putting out artworks: does it feel like letting go Hosts: Greg & Ihsan linktr.ee/gregorxyz [https://linktr.ee/gregorxyz] instagram.com/gregor.xyz [https://instagram.com/gregor.xyz?igshid=whklaregskqp] instagram.com/ihsanquamie98o [https://instagram.com/ihsanquamie98?igshid=nlmuf8t12x6o] Guest: Shima instagram.com/shimamusic99 [https://instagram.com/shimamusic99?igshid=kb1zcxbbntsf]

“Love what you’re able to give” - Ihsan Quamie In this episode we looked into fear and how it impacts the art that we produce. We shared music, and reasoned on what fear meant to us as artists. Our guests are Joy and Rob, Leaders and creators of Imaginary Millions. A long running,revolutionary open mic event. The event was one full of warmth, vulnerability, and groove. We discussed: * Whether fear is essential to art (and performance) * Removing limits from the creative process & free form * How we can use and overcome our own fear In early 2020 Imaginary Millions won The Albany's 'Pizza and Pitches' competition; with the goal to bring the event into a theatre space. Guests: Rob & Joy [imaginary Millions] instagram.com/imaginarymillions [http://instagram.com/imaginarymillions] linktr.ee/joywarmann [http://linktr.ee/joywarmann] linktr.ee/robgrundel [http://linktr.ee/robgrundel] Hosts: Ihsan & Indie linktr.ee/indie_max [http://linktr.ee/indie_max] instagram.com/ihsanquamie98 [http://linktr.ee/indie_max]

In this episode we explored taking  the first steps into an industry. We spoke about the why behind pursuing a passion or path. Thinking about barriers to entry, limitations on the journey, and how we can work through them. Our guests are Josh and Brandon. Founders of MTN films, a fresh and dynamic production company. They make content ranging from short films to commercial marketing work. We Looked at: * Starting something of your own * What makes you a professional * Being assured in one's trajectory Guests: Joshua & Brandon [MTN Films] mtnfilmsofficial.com [https://www.mtnfilmsofficial.com/] instagram.com/brandonnovis [https://instagram.com/brandonnovis] joshuaidusohan.com/work [https://joshuaidusohan.com/work] Hosts: Chiquita & Amaarah instagram.com/amaarahroze [https://instagram.com/amaarahroze?igshid=b9s3hhvfzx8d] instagram.com/chiquitaa_xx [https://instagram.com/chiquitaa_xx?igshid=1motfsryy5t20] This episode was made in collaboration with The Albany thealbany.org.uk [https://www.thealbany.org.uk/]