Description: Explore how data and creativity intersect to empower communities and creators through two unique perspectives. Featuring demography expert Professor Ness Sándoval on making data accessible for community advocacy, and scientist-turned-entrepreneur Zakiya Whatley on transforming analytical skills into creative storytelling tools.
Key Topics:
· Making demographic data accessible to communities
· Using data to validate creative impact
· Bridging science and digital media entrepreneurship
· AI's role in creative and analytical work
· Documenting community stories
· Data transparency and advocacy
· Creative entrepreneurship as a cross-industry skill
· Building sustainable creative practices
Featured Guests:
Professor Ness Sándoval- Professor of Demography and Sociology at St. Louis University; Leader of Demography for Democracy initiative
Zakiya Whatley- Scientist, educator, digital media entrepreneur; Co-host of Dope Labs podcast
Notable Quotes: "Money should never be a barrier to understanding and advocating for justice, or advocating for equity, or advocating for improving the human condition." - Ness Sándoval
"I think if you were to step back and give one piece of advice that I think I didn't take, and I wish I did, it is to not seek permission, but to just create." - Zakiya Whatley
Connect with our guests:
Ness: LinkedIn
Zakiya: Dope Labs Podcast (returning March 9th, 2025)
Follow Could Be Pretty Cool News: @couldbeprettycool couldbeprettycool.com couldbeprettycoolnews.substack.com
Keywords: data analysis, community advocacy, creative entrepreneurship, demographic research, science communication, digital media, storytelling, data transparency, creative documentation, community impact, independent creators, AI in creativity
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