What if the next revolution doesn’t start with a protest—but with a beat?
In this powerful episode of Between Data & Risk, hosts Marian Siwiak and Artur Guja sit down with Ariana Alexander-Sefre, founder of SPOKE, to explore how music, culture, and authenticity can radically reshape mental health care.
Ariana shares her journey from the wellness industry to launching SPOKE, a platform that fuses music with psychology to support mental well-being—particularly for young men often sidelined by traditional therapy. Together, we dive deep into the role of cultural relevance, social prescribing, and authenticity in business, while unpacking the deeper question: Can change come from inside the system?
🔑 What you’ll learn:
- Why music can be more effective than words in mental health support
- How SPOKE uses sound to make therapy more accessible and relatable
- The dangers of commodifying rebellion—and how to resist it
- What balancing profit and purpose really looks like in a social enterprise
- How company culture shapes impact from the inside out
- Why we need to rethink how we define “help” in the age of algorithms
- Whether you're a founder, creator, or someone navigating the edges of change—this conversation will challenge how you see art, business, and care.
Relevant links:
Ariana Aleksander-Sefre's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianasefre/
SPOKE: https://spoke.world/
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