Episode 2: S4E2 - The role of technology in capturing the stories of care-experienced children

In this episode of the Creative Life Story Work podcast, host Dawn welcomes Christian Brock, co-founder and managing director of Virtual Memory Box, to discuss how technology is being leveraged to support life story work for care-experienced children and young people. They delve into the functionalities and benefits of the Virtual Memory Box, including its web platform setup and its co-production with South Tyneside Council. Christian shares insights on the personalization and accessibility features of the tool, and highlights how it augments traditional life story work. The conversation also touches on the emotional impact and positive feedback from users, alongside advice for tech entrepreneurs looking to develop meaningful tools for community support.

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00:00 Introduction to Creative Life Story Work
00:51 Meet Christian Brock: Co-Founder of Virtual Memory Box
02:29 The Concept and Features of Virtual Memory Box
03:16 Collaborative Development with South Tyneside Council
08:23 User Permissions and Access Control
11:41 Data Ownership and Accessibility
12:44 Break: Blue Cabin's Creative Life Storywork Membership
14:32 Impact Stories and Feedback
18:08 Future of Digital Technology in Care Systems
19:28 Advice for Tech Entrepreneurs
20:33 How to Engage with Virtual Memory Box
22:11 Conclusion and Farewell