https://simplecast.com In Culture On the In Culture podcast, we go behind the scenes with artists, gamers, musicians, designers, athletes, and visionaries in their fields to share a real-world look at how they’re shaping culture. In our latest podcast series, Variations on a theme, we explore the life and legacy of Sol LeWitt. We’ll cover key themes in LeWitt’s work and explore how his approach still influences some of the creative pioneers shaping the 21st century. Variations on a theme is a companion to the Sol LeWitt App, a rich digital experience that uses Microsoft AI in close collaboration with the artist’s estate to celebrate and shed new light on a 20th-century icon. 2019 Microsoft en Tue, 9 Feb 2021 05:15:00 +0000 Tue, 9 Feb 2021 05:15:10 +0000 https://www.microsoft.com/inculture/podcast/ In Culture https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/3dd12ad7-c921-4e50-8725-85633c47600d/ee43f66d-c28f-44a8-ae52-9770191b681a/3000x3000/podcast-thumbnail.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.microsoft.com/inculture/podcast/ episodic On the In Culture podcast, we go behind the scenes with artists, gamers, musicians, designers, athletes, and visionaries in their fields to share a real-world look at how they’re shaping culture. In our latest podcast series, Variations on a theme, we explore the life and legacy of Sol LeWitt. We’ll cover key themes in LeWitt’s work and explore how his approach still influences some of the creative pioneers shaping the 21st century. Variations on a theme is a companion to the Sol LeWitt App, a rich digital experience that uses Microsoft AI in close collaboration with the artist’s estate to celebrate and shed new light on a 20th-century icon. Microsoft no https://feeds.simplecast.com/5crDrned low vision technology, disability awareness, accessibility, motor impairment, casey harris, special olympics, adaptive tech, accessibility trends, autism spectrum, a.i. and accessibility, autism, social distancing, als, a.i., inspirational, artificial intelligence, blind, cognitive impairment, global accessibility awareness day 2020, impairment, unified robotics, lacey henderson, low vision, team gleason, gaad, blindness, x ambassadors, steve gleason, paralympian, hearing impairment, visual impairment, social good, paralympics, gleason foundation, life during lockdown, disability inclusion, life during quarantine, global accessibility, new orleans saints, social distance, accessibility barriers, inspiring lives, stem, gaming, computer science, skills, international women's day, coding, osteogenesis imperfecta, fearless women, learn to code, podcasts under 20 minutes, young africans, women in stem, changemakers, american fashion, inspiring women, 49ers, women in coding, gamers, minecraft, empowerment, accessibility app, fashion visionary, football coach, lgbtq, refugee advocate, disability, the international, san francisco 49ers, careers in stem, esports, fashion designers, refugees, vintage fashion, fashion podcast, women’s history month, football, inside gaming, gen z, refugees on air, wonder women, inclusion, mixer, refugee stories, women, kenya, minecraft coding, female role models, closing the stem gap, differently abled, niners, women’s empowerment, fashion originators, disabled girls, women leading change, league of legends, fashion industry, twitch, united nations, conversations with women, empowering reguees, digital learning, coding blocks, vintage clothing, digital skills teacher, vintage fabrics, coach, ifaf, girls who code, men’s fashion, lgbtq stories, gen z girl, usa football, africa, teachers, brave women, women in data science, trendsetters, fashion news, kids with disabilities, we, nfl, gen z women, overcoming adversity, art, arts, ai, expression, data, analytics, internet of things, culture, fashion, hacking, story telling, augmented reality, performance, music, language, immersive, social entrepreneurship, mixed reality, trends, sustainability, social, sports, creators Microsoft inculture@microsoft.com f91915e6-1c89-4e05-8438-beb4257184d6 Variations on a theme - Daniel Humm “I think as you grow as a craftsman, as an artist, your gestures become stronger. Your conviction becomes stronger. You can actually get to a place where you can make an impact with a very minimal thing,” says Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park in New York City. In this episode of Variations on a theme, host Dessane Lopez Cassell speaks to the acclaimed chef about the intersection of minimalist art and fine dining. We also learn how Humm finds inspiration in Sol LeWitt’s systems and repetition — making the empty plate an opportunity to tell a unique story.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Tue, 9 Feb 2021 05:15:00 +0000 inculture@microsoft.com (Dessane Lopez Cassell, Daniel Humm) https://microsoft-in-culture.simplecast.com/episodes/variations-on-a-theme-daniel-humm-iXh_Docs “I think as you grow as a craftsman, as an artist, your gestures become stronger. Your conviction becomes stronger. You can actually get to a place where you can make an impact with a very minimal thing,” says Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park in New York City. In this episode of Variations on a theme, host Dessane Lopez Cassell speaks to the acclaimed chef about the intersection of minimalist art and fine dining. We also learn how Humm finds inspiration in Sol LeWitt’s systems and repetition — making the empty plate an opportunity to tell a unique story.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Variations on a theme - Daniel Humm Dessane Lopez Cassell, Daniel Humm 00:19:38 Daniel Humm, award-winning chef of Eleven Madison Park, draws on Sol LeWitt’s systems and repetitions in this episode of Variations on a theme. And host Dessane Lopez Cassell finds the link between minimalist art and fine dining to reveal the power of simplicity. For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast Daniel Humm, award-winning chef of Eleven Madison Park, draws on Sol LeWitt’s systems and repetitions in this episode of Variations on a theme. And host Dessane Lopez Cassell finds the link between minimalist art and fine dining to reveal the power of simplicity. For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast no full 4 4 fae01f0c-69f4-4889-94bb-08dd1ac4ea6b Variations on a theme - Proenza Schouler “We had to find what's that essential detail that really defines that garment as what it is and keep that, and all the other elements we were able to kind of strip away,” Jack McCollough says of the influence of Sol LeWitt’s approach to minimalism. In this episode of Variations on a theme, host Dessane Lopez Cassell speaks to the designer and his partner Lazaro Hernandez, of fashion brand Proenza Schouler, about how they distill each garment down to its essence—and discard the rest.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Tue, 9 Feb 2021 05:10:00 +0000 inculture@microsoft.com (Proenza Schouler, Lazaro Hernandez, Jack McCollough, Dessane Lopez Cassell) https://microsoft-in-culture.simplecast.com/episodes/variations-on-a-theme-proenza-schouler-PxV1QqA7 “We had to find what's that essential detail that really defines that garment as what it is and keep that, and all the other elements we were able to kind of strip away,” Jack McCollough says of the influence of Sol LeWitt’s approach to minimalism. In this episode of Variations on a theme, host Dessane Lopez Cassell speaks to the designer and his partner Lazaro Hernandez, of fashion brand Proenza Schouler, about how they distill each garment down to its essence—and discard the rest.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Variations on a theme - Proenza Schouler Proenza Schouler, Lazaro Hernandez, Jack McCollough, Dessane Lopez Cassell 00:15:37 Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of New York-based fashion brand Proenza Schouler refine each garment to its essential details in this episode of Variations on a theme. And host Dessane Lopez Cassell examines how Sol LeWitt distilled shapes and forms down to their most fundamental elements. For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of New York-based fashion brand Proenza Schouler refine each garment to its essential details in this episode of Variations on a theme. And host Dessane Lopez Cassell examines how Sol LeWitt distilled shapes and forms down to their most fundamental elements. For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast no full 3 4 2bc8ad26-361f-4602-a153-dc96b8a0c799 Variations on a theme - Julianna Barwick “So many things can influence how the songs will just shift a little bit in each place, and I found that really interesting when I read that about his philosophy behind his wall drawings,” Julianna Barwick says of the influence of Sol LeWitt’s artistic process. In this episode of Variations on a theme, host Dessane Lopez Cassell speaks to the composer and performer about how she creates a choir of one — “loop by loop by loop, and shape by shape by shape.” We also take a closer look at the relationship between conceptual art and experimental music.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Tue, 9 Feb 2021 05:05:00 +0000 inculture@microsoft.com (Dessane Lopez Cassell, Julianna Barwick) https://microsoft-in-culture.simplecast.com/episodes/variations-on-a-theme-julianna-barwick-o_OFHZIA “So many things can influence how the songs will just shift a little bit in each place, and I found that really interesting when I read that about his philosophy behind his wall drawings,” Julianna Barwick says of the influence of Sol LeWitt’s artistic process. In this episode of Variations on a theme, host Dessane Lopez Cassell speaks to the composer and performer about how she creates a choir of one — “loop by loop by loop, and shape by shape by shape.” We also take a closer look at the relationship between conceptual art and experimental music.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Variations on a theme - Julianna Barwick Dessane Lopez Cassell, Julianna Barwick 00:15:50 Julianna Barwick, Los Angeles-based musician and composer, marries process and improvisation in this episode of Variations on a theme. And host Dessane Lopez Cassell explores how Sol LeWitt built complex works from simple layers and unpredictable deviations. For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast Julianna Barwick, Los Angeles-based musician and composer, marries process and improvisation in this episode of Variations on a theme. And host Dessane Lopez Cassell explores how Sol LeWitt built complex works from simple layers and unpredictable deviations. For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast no full 2 4 07037734-ab2a-43fc-8a08-e0e0e17563e4 Variations on a theme - Charles Gaines “A lot of people think that I was influenced to do conceptual art by looking at conceptual art, and that really wasn't the case. It was really a search for a certain sort of understanding of the self,” Charles Gaines says of his creative process. In this episode of Variations on a theme, host Dessane Lopez Cassell speaks to the pioneering visual artist about his radical approach to using systems and formulas as a critical language. We also learn how Gaines builds on Sol LeWitt’s foundations to tackle social constructs like racism and segregation.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Tue, 9 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 inculture@microsoft.com (Charles Gaines, Dessane Lopez Cassell) https://microsoft-in-culture.simplecast.com/episodes/variations-on-a-theme-charles-gaines-kwuUW_ba “A lot of people think that I was influenced to do conceptual art by looking at conceptual art, and that really wasn't the case. It was really a search for a certain sort of understanding of the self,” Charles Gaines says of his creative process. In this episode of Variations on a theme, host Dessane Lopez Cassell speaks to the pioneering visual artist about his radical approach to using systems and formulas as a critical language. We also learn how Gaines builds on Sol LeWitt’s foundations to tackle social constructs like racism and segregation.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Variations on a theme - Charles Gaines Charles Gaines, Dessane Lopez Cassell 00:15:52 The groundbreaking visual artist Charles Gaines peels back rules and systems to create a new critical language. And host Dessane Lopez Cassell shows how conceptualism can be used to not just investigate the art world but also interrogate personal identity. For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast The groundbreaking visual artist Charles Gaines peels back rules and systems to create a new critical language. And host Dessane Lopez Cassell shows how conceptualism can be used to not just investigate the art world but also interrogate personal identity. For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast no full 1 4 30cc3fbe-0903-4712-84e9-b6b674d23d9d Variations on a theme In a new podcast series, Variations on a theme, we explore the life and legacy of Sol LeWitt with host Dessane Lopez Cassell.  Meet some of the creative pioneers channeling his influence and pushing it forward in their own work. 

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Tue, 2 Feb 2021 14:56:28 +0000 inculture@microsoft.com (Dessane Lopez Cassell) https://microsoft-in-culture.simplecast.com/episodes/variations-on-a-theme-cXtS_LcI In a new podcast series, Variations on a theme, we explore the life and legacy of Sol LeWitt with host Dessane Lopez Cassell.  Meet some of the creative pioneers channeling his influence and pushing it forward in their own work. 

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Variations on a theme Dessane Lopez Cassell 00:01:36 In a new podcast series, Variations on a theme, we explore the life and legacy of Sol LeWitt with host Dessane Lopez Cassell. Meet some of the creative pioneers channeling his influence and pushing it forward in their own work. For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast In a new podcast series, Variations on a theme, we explore the life and legacy of Sol LeWitt with host Dessane Lopez Cassell. Meet some of the creative pioneers channeling his influence and pushing it forward in their own work. For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast no full 0 4 56cc50cb-3d6f-4edf-9662-3249fa89a267 Accessibility for all - Steve Gleason “This COVID pandemic closely resembles a diagnosis like ALS. When I choose to see the trial or adversity as an opportunity, I'm able to accept and acknowledge the reality of my situation rather than resist or deny reality,” says Steve Gleason. He’s fought tirelessly for policy changes that have transformed lives and made crucial technology accessible to others living with ALS.  In this episode, Steve reminds us what a gift it is to be alive, as he delves into finding purpose and strength in fatherhood. Listen on for his insight on our current state of social isolation, and learn more about Team Gleason, an organization developing innovative technological solutions that give back so much of what ALS takes away.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Wed, 20 May 2020 23:17:14 +0000 inculture@microsoft.com (Steve Gleason, Lacey Henderson) https://microsoft-in-culture.simplecast.com/episodes/accessibility-for-all-steve-gleason-3GnyDLF_ “This COVID pandemic closely resembles a diagnosis like ALS. When I choose to see the trial or adversity as an opportunity, I'm able to accept and acknowledge the reality of my situation rather than resist or deny reality,” says Steve Gleason. He’s fought tirelessly for policy changes that have transformed lives and made crucial technology accessible to others living with ALS.  In this episode, Steve reminds us what a gift it is to be alive, as he delves into finding purpose and strength in fatherhood. Listen on for his insight on our current state of social isolation, and learn more about Team Gleason, an organization developing innovative technological solutions that give back so much of what ALS takes away.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Accessibility for all - Steve Gleason Steve Gleason, Lacey Henderson 00:28:53 “This COVID pandemic closely resembles a diagnosis like ALS. When I choose to see the trial or adversity as an opportunity, I'm able to accept and acknowledge the reality of my situation rather than resist or deny reality,” says Steve Gleason. Discover a truly inspiring conversation with the wise and resilient former NFL athlete. For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast “This COVID pandemic closely resembles a diagnosis like ALS. When I choose to see the trial or adversity as an opportunity, I'm able to accept and acknowledge the reality of my situation rather than resist or deny reality,” says Steve Gleason. Discover a truly inspiring conversation with the wise and resilient former NFL athlete. For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast life during lockdown, steve gleason, new orleans saints, motor impairment, als, adaptive tech, social distancing, gleason foundation, social distance, nfl, life during quarantine, overcoming adversity, team gleason no full 3 3 5302fcd7-4423-48e2-b5d6-f2e30ccf92c4 Accessibility for all - Kendall and Delaney Foster “I think right now in this COVID-19 pandemic, people with cognitive and social disabilities are really being overlooked. Because it's a really easy time to overlook them. We're all in isolation,” Delaney Foster shares.  Listen on, and learn more about how the Foster sisters are raising disability awareness and demonstrating that there’s not one-size-fits all when it comes to navigating the world. Kendall and Delaney are developing initiatives that embrace people with intellectual disabilities. They’re proving that when programs and technology include all people, everyone wins.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Wed, 20 May 2020 21:57:22 +0000 inculture@microsoft.com (Kendall Foster, Delaney Foster, Lacey Henderson) https://microsoft-in-culture.simplecast.com/episodes/accessibility-for-all-kendall-delaney-foster-tO6Sj0d4 “I think right now in this COVID-19 pandemic, people with cognitive and social disabilities are really being overlooked. Because it's a really easy time to overlook them. We're all in isolation,” Delaney Foster shares.  Listen on, and learn more about how the Foster sisters are raising disability awareness and demonstrating that there’s not one-size-fits all when it comes to navigating the world. Kendall and Delaney are developing initiatives that embrace people with intellectual disabilities. They’re proving that when programs and technology include all people, everyone wins.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Accessibility for all - Kendall and Delaney Foster Kendall Foster, Delaney Foster, Lacey Henderson 00:17:11 “I think right now in this COVID-19 pandemic, people with cognitive and social disabilities are really being overlooked. Because it's a really easy time to overlook them. We're all in isolation,” Delaney Foster shares. She and her sister Kendall, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, are raising disability awareness and changing the stereotypes around what it means to have ASD. For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast “I think right now in this COVID-19 pandemic, people with cognitive and social disabilities are really being overlooked. Because it's a really easy time to overlook them. We're all in isolation,” Delaney Foster shares. She and her sister Kendall, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, are raising disability awareness and changing the stereotypes around what it means to have ASD. For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast autism, life during lockdown, unified robotics, special olympics, cognitive impairment, social distancing, social distance, life during quarantine, overcoming adversity, autism spectrum no full 2 3 7717ff21-dd7d-4609-a011-be9fc43a3c40 Accessibility for all - Casey Harris “For a lot of days of this quarantine, I forget that I'm visually impaired. It's so little of an issue because I'm able to do everything that I need to and want to because I'm so familiar with everything,” shares Casey Harris of the X-Ambassadors. He’s found that community and inclusion are more important than ever during times of social isolation. Listen on and find out ways we can uplift each other and create a more connected and inclusive future.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

 

 


 

]]> Wed, 20 May 2020 21:56:44 +0000 inculture@microsoft.com (Casey Harris, Lacey Henderson) https://microsoft-in-culture.simplecast.com/episodes/accessibility-for-all-casey-harris-pIVibysZ “For a lot of days of this quarantine, I forget that I'm visually impaired. It's so little of an issue because I'm able to do everything that I need to and want to because I'm so familiar with everything,” shares Casey Harris of the X-Ambassadors. He’s found that community and inclusion are more important than ever during times of social isolation. Listen on and find out ways we can uplift each other and create a more connected and inclusive future.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

 

 


 

]]> Accessibility for all - Casey Harris Casey Harris, Lacey Henderson 00:18:03 “For a lot of days of this quarantine, I forget that I'm visually impaired. It's so little of an issue because I'm able to do everything that I need to and want to because I'm so familiar with everything,” says Casey Harris of the X-Ambassador’s. Hear more from the infectiously positive musician who hasn’t let living with low-vision hold him back. For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast “For a lot of days of this quarantine, I forget that I'm visually impaired. It's so little of an issue because I'm able to do everything that I need to and want to because I'm so familiar with everything,” says Casey Harris of the X-Ambassador’s. Hear more from the infectiously positive musician who hasn’t let living with low-vision hold him back. For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast and to read the transcript, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast x ambassadors, life during lockdown, casey harris, blind, low vision, low vision technology, social distancing, social distance, life during quarantine, overcoming adversity, blindness, visual impairment no full 1 3 a780d920-af31-4d16-8b73-f0458fc95160 How'd she do that? - Katie Sowers Katie Sowers lives and breathes football. As the second woman ever to coach in the NFL, she helped lead the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl LIV in 2020. Hear from Katie about her groundbreaking journey to the top. From facing job rejection for being an openly LGBTQ person to dealing with social media trolls after her team’s devastating loss, Katie lets her guard down for a vulnerable conversation. Listen on, and get to know her off the field.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:00:02 +0000 inculture@microsoft.com (Katie Sowers, Taylor Trudon) https://microsoft-in-culture.simplecast.com/episodes/katie-sowers-kldEPRPQ Katie Sowers lives and breathes football. As the second woman ever to coach in the NFL, she helped lead the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl LIV in 2020. Hear from Katie about her groundbreaking journey to the top. From facing job rejection for being an openly LGBTQ person to dealing with social media trolls after her team’s devastating loss, Katie lets her guard down for a vulnerable conversation. Listen on, and get to know her off the field.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> How'd she do that? - Katie Sowers Katie Sowers, Taylor Trudon 00:23:58 Katie Sowers lives and breathes football. As the second woman ever to coach in the NFL, she helped lead the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl LIV in 2020. Hear from Katie about her groundbreaking journey to the top. Katie Sowers lives and breathes football. As the second woman ever to coach in the NFL, she helped lead the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl LIV in 2020. Hear from Katie about her groundbreaking journey to the top. football, technology, women's football, sports, international women's day, super bowl, 49ers, lgbt, nfl, coach, culture, san francisco, microsoft no full 5 2 2a9d3141-d92b-4294-b777-fe125bf42401 How'd she do that? - Emily Adams Bode Meet Emily Adams Bode, the first female designer ever to show at New York Fashion Week: Men’s. In this episode, she opens up about breaking boundaries, the past that shaped her, and her innovative creative process. Discover the story behind Emily’s iconic and award-winning clothing line and hear her sage advice on how to turn your dreams into reality.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Sat, 7 Mar 2020 03:29:22 +0000 inculture@microsoft.com (Taylor Trudon, Emily Bode) https://microsoft-in-culture.simplecast.com/episodes/emily-bode-YMRTDpeg Meet Emily Adams Bode, the first female designer ever to show at New York Fashion Week: Men’s. In this episode, she opens up about breaking boundaries, the past that shaped her, and her innovative creative process. Discover the story behind Emily’s iconic and award-winning clothing line and hear her sage advice on how to turn your dreams into reality.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> How'd she do that? - Emily Adams Bode Taylor Trudon, Emily Bode 00:18:47 Meet Emily Adams Bode, the first female designer ever to show at New York Fashion Week: Men’s. In this episode, she opens up about breaking boundaries, the past that shaped her, and her innovative creative process. Meet Emily Adams Bode, the first female designer ever to show at New York Fashion Week: Men’s. In this episode, she opens up about breaking boundaries, the past that shaped her, and her innovative creative process. textiles, technology, fashion, international women's day, quilting, ai, new york fashion week, design, fashion designer, menswear, culture, designer, new york, microsoft no full 4 2 1f2a2a85-f723-4062-9a56-02d092b746a4 How'd she do that? - Grace Nshimiyumukiza Grace Nshimiyumukiza shares her courageous journey from Kakuma refugee camp resident to a computer skills and digital literacy teacher. Find out how she pushed through prejudice and personal strife to get her Master’s Degree and how she’s helping thousands of refugees learn digital skills. Find out how Grace brings passion and purpose to every facet of her life as she helps other women transform their lives. 

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Sat, 7 Mar 2020 03:29:09 +0000 inculture@microsoft.com (Taylor Trudon, Grace Nshimiyumukiza) https://microsoft-in-culture.simplecast.com/episodes/grace-nshimiyumukiza-lXWX_flZ Grace Nshimiyumukiza shares her courageous journey from Kakuma refugee camp resident to a computer skills and digital literacy teacher. Find out how she pushed through prejudice and personal strife to get her Master’s Degree and how she’s helping thousands of refugees learn digital skills. Find out how Grace brings passion and purpose to every facet of her life as she helps other women transform their lives. 

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> How'd she do that? - Grace Nshimiyumukiza Taylor Trudon, Grace Nshimiyumukiza 00:16:05 Grace Nshimiyumukiza shares her courageous journey from Kakuma refugee camp resident to a computer skills and digital literacy teacher. Find out how she pushed through prejudice and personal strife to get her Master’s Degree and how she’s helping thousands of refugees learn digital skills. Grace Nshimiyumukiza shares her courageous journey from Kakuma refugee camp resident to a computer skills and digital literacy teacher. Find out how she pushed through prejudice and personal strife to get her Master’s Degree and how she’s helping thousands of refugees learn digital skills. social impact, technology, kenya, digital literacy, refugee, international women's day, computer skills, refugee camp, computer, unhcr, kakuma, computer science, teaching, culture, education, united nations, microsoft no full 3 2 fc591560-f961-4a36-9b47-2a1e9c1ae1a8 How'd she do that? - Halee Mason Halee Mason is defying the odds as one of the few women in esports. Her path to becoming the lead data scientist at Cloud 9 was anything but straightforward. Learn how she carved her own path in a competitive and male-dominated industry. In this episode, Halee candidly explores her journey to the top. One of her tips? Never compromise and always unapologetically be yourself. Listen on to learn more.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Sat, 7 Mar 2020 03:28:56 +0000 inculture@microsoft.com (Taylor Trudon, Halee Mason) https://microsoft-in-culture.simplecast.com/episodes/halee-mason-VdSgs9RZ Halee Mason is defying the odds as one of the few women in esports. Her path to becoming the lead data scientist at Cloud 9 was anything but straightforward. Learn how she carved her own path in a competitive and male-dominated industry. In this episode, Halee candidly explores her journey to the top. One of her tips? Never compromise and always unapologetically be yourself. Listen on to learn more.

For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> How'd she do that? - Halee Mason Taylor Trudon, Halee Mason 00:18:21 Halee Mason is defying the odds as one of the few women in esports. Her path to becoming the lead data scientist at Cloud 9 was anything but straightforward. Learn how she carved her own path in a competitive and male-dominated industry. Halee Mason is defying the odds as one of the few women in esports. Her path to becoming the lead data scientist at Cloud 9 was anything but straightforward. Learn how she carved her own path in a competitive and male-dominated industry. data scientist, technology, esports, sports, international women's day, competitive video gaming, video game, gaming, culture, cloud9, data, microsoft no full 2 2 dbf875a5-02bc-4dc1-bd56-b68b3f1b7918 How'd she do that? - Anna Miller “I want to change a no into a yes. Because yes girls can code. Yes, girls can do whatever they want,” says 12-year-old wunderkind Anna Miller. A coder, app developer, educator, and accessibility activist, Anna Miller is the definition of modern Renaissance Woman.  The fact that she’s a person with Osteogenesis imperfecta feels like a minor detail when she shares the passion that powers her forward. Find out how she’s building a more accessible world and creating an app that could change the lives of millions.

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]]> Sat, 7 Mar 2020 03:28:37 +0000 inculture@microsoft.com (Taylor Trudon, Anna Miller) https://microsoft-in-culture.simplecast.com/episodes/anna-miller-2aNl2lm6 “I want to change a no into a yes. Because yes girls can code. Yes, girls can do whatever they want,” says 12-year-old wunderkind Anna Miller. A coder, app developer, educator, and accessibility activist, Anna Miller is the definition of modern Renaissance Woman.  The fact that she’s a person with Osteogenesis imperfecta feels like a minor detail when she shares the passion that powers her forward. Find out how she’s building a more accessible world and creating an app that could change the lives of millions.

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]]> How'd she do that? - Anna Miller Taylor Trudon, Anna Miller 00:14:25 “I want to change no into a yes. Because yes girls can code. Yes, girls can do whatever they want,” says 12-year-old wunderkind Anna Miller. Find out how’s she’s building a more accessible world. “I want to change no into a yes. Because yes girls can code. Yes, girls can do whatever they want,” says 12-year-old wunderkind Anna Miller. Find out how’s she’s building a more accessible world. stem, disability, technology, internet of things, international women's day, gen-z, coding, activist, app developer, culture, girls who code, microsoft, accessibility no full 1 2 ef930024-39f2-4972-90e3-e3182a6a4a6a Tech for a better world - The future past Civilization and culture are built upon learnings from the past. But our rich tapestry of culture and language isn’t accessible to all, and in some cases, it’s in danger of disappearing entirely. With help from technology, innovators are redefining preservation. In this episode, we’ll hear from thought-leader and Microsoft president Brad Smith, as well as digital architect Yves Ubelmann and translation expert Will Lewis on how technology is playing a key role in protecting vital aspects of cultural heritage and making them accessible to all.

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]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:20:00 +0000 inculture@microsoft.com (Todd Whitney, Will Lewis, Becca DeGregorio, Yves Ubelmann, Brad Smith) https://microsoft-in-culture.simplecast.com/episodes/the-future-past-REQZAU5V Civilization and culture are built upon learnings from the past. But our rich tapestry of culture and language isn’t accessible to all, and in some cases, it’s in danger of disappearing entirely. With help from technology, innovators are redefining preservation. In this episode, we’ll hear from thought-leader and Microsoft president Brad Smith, as well as digital architect Yves Ubelmann and translation expert Will Lewis on how technology is playing a key role in protecting vital aspects of cultural heritage and making them accessible to all.

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]]> Tech for a better world - The future past Todd Whitney, Will Lewis, Becca DeGregorio, Yves Ubelmann, Brad Smith 00:25:04 Hear how mixed reality and the Internet of Things are helping to preserve our past. Hosts Becca DeGregorio and Todd Whitney speak to Brad Smith, Will Lewis, and Yves Ubelmann. Hear how mixed reality and the Internet of Things are helping to preserve our past. Hosts Becca DeGregorio and Todd Whitney speak to Brad Smith, Will Lewis, and Yves Ubelmann. history, technology, internet of things, mr, preservation, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, ai, machine learning, language, ar, mixed reality, culture, iot, heritage, microsoft no full 5 1 5007cd0c-c6ca-4e35-9644-29dd15a1dcfa Tech for a better world - The new MVP In sports, the competition is fierce. But athletes and their coaches have found new ways to aim higher, achieve more, and respond to the rapidly evolving competitive landscape. How? With valuable insights from data specific to their teams, players, and strategies. In this episode, we’ll dive into the new approaches to data that are revolutionizing gameplay featuring interviews with Pierre d'Imbleval, chief information officer with Renault Sport Racing, and Halee Mason, lead data scientist for Cloud9.

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]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:15:00 +0000 inculture@microsoft.com (Todd Whitney, Becca DeGregorio, Pierre d’Imbleval, Halee Mason) https://microsoft-in-culture.simplecast.com/episodes/the-new-mvp-WlnyKY_r In sports, the competition is fierce. But athletes and their coaches have found new ways to aim higher, achieve more, and respond to the rapidly evolving competitive landscape. How? With valuable insights from data specific to their teams, players, and strategies. In this episode, we’ll dive into the new approaches to data that are revolutionizing gameplay featuring interviews with Pierre d'Imbleval, chief information officer with Renault Sport Racing, and Halee Mason, lead data scientist for Cloud9.

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]]> Tech for a better world - The new MVP Todd Whitney, Becca DeGregorio, Pierre d’Imbleval, Halee Mason 00:19:40 Find out how data is revolutionizing sports to gain a competitive edge. Hosts Becca DeGregorio and Todd Whitney speak to Pierre d’Imbleval and Halee Mason. Find out how data is revolutionizing sports to gain a competitive edge. Hosts Becca DeGregorio and Todd Whitney speak to Pierre d’Imbleval and Halee Mason. formula one, auto racing, technology, esports, gameplay, racing, sports, performance, car, video game, design, auto, gaming, data, microsoft no full 4 1 7d103f49-872c-4633-9b4c-f873142b7e26 Tech for a better world - Breaking the pattern Meet the new generation of visionaries who are exploring solutions to the fashion industry’s sustainability problem. In this episode, we’ll hear from fashion designer Ashwini Suhas Deshpande, fashion technologist Natasha Franck, creative technologist Kitty Yeung, and  Matthew Drinkwater, head of LCF's Fashion Innovation Agency about how they’re tapping into technology to reduce waste and resource depletion in fashion creation, production, and consumption. We’ll explore smart clothing empowering a circular lifecycle for garments, a pattern-making process that drastically reduces waste, custom made-to-order manufacturing, and insights from an innovation institute exploring the future of the fashion industry.

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]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:10:00 +0000 inculture@microsoft.com (Ashwini Suhas Deshpande, Kitty Yeung, Todd Whitney, Becca DeGregorio, Natasha Franck, Matthew Drinkwater) https://microsoft-in-culture.simplecast.com/episodes/breaking-the-pattern-Cp1NPKX1 Meet the new generation of visionaries who are exploring solutions to the fashion industry’s sustainability problem. In this episode, we’ll hear from fashion designer Ashwini Suhas Deshpande, fashion technologist Natasha Franck, creative technologist Kitty Yeung, and  Matthew Drinkwater, head of LCF's Fashion Innovation Agency about how they’re tapping into technology to reduce waste and resource depletion in fashion creation, production, and consumption. We’ll explore smart clothing empowering a circular lifecycle for garments, a pattern-making process that drastically reduces waste, custom made-to-order manufacturing, and insights from an innovation institute exploring the future of the fashion industry.

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]]> Tech for a better world - Breaking the pattern Ashwini Suhas Deshpande, Kitty Yeung, Todd Whitney, Becca DeGregorio, Natasha Franck, Matthew Drinkwater 00:21:04 Shaping a sustainable future for the fashion industry with tech-powered innovation. Hosts Becca DeGregorio and Todd Whitney speak to Ashwini Suhas Deshpande, Matthew Drinkwater, Natasha Franck, and Kitty Yeung. Shaping a sustainable future for the fashion industry with tech-powered innovation. Hosts Becca DeGregorio and Todd Whitney speak to Ashwini Suhas Deshpande, Matthew Drinkwater, Natasha Franck, and Kitty Yeung. manufacturing, new york city, london college of fashion, recycling, fashion, sustainability, artificial intelligence, ai, machine learning, innovation, design, london, san francisco, microsoft, waste no full 3 1 a16a40d6-3975-483b-b821-4e2b00c50978 Tech for a better world - The sonic turn Musicians are tapping into technology like never before, transforming the way music is made, experienced, and consumed—and along the way, they’re changing the relationship between artist and listener. From Brian Eno’s technologist Peter Chilvers to composer Julianna Barwick to electronic musician Matthew Dear, we’ll hear from the forward-thinking artists who are pushing the limits of their craft.

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]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:05:00 +0000 inculture@microsoft.com (Matthew Dear, Todd Whitney, Becca DeGregorio, Julianna Barwick, Peter Chilvers) https://microsoft-in-culture.simplecast.com/episodes/the-sonic-turn-Z6kaI4u4 Musicians are tapping into technology like never before, transforming the way music is made, experienced, and consumed—and along the way, they’re changing the relationship between artist and listener. From Brian Eno’s technologist Peter Chilvers to composer Julianna Barwick to electronic musician Matthew Dear, we’ll hear from the forward-thinking artists who are pushing the limits of their craft.

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]]> Tech for a better world - The sonic turn Matthew Dear, Todd Whitney, Becca DeGregorio, Julianna Barwick, Peter Chilvers 00:26:06 Meet artists who are transforming the way audiences experience and interact with music. Hosts Becca DeGregorio and Todd Whitney speak to Julianna Barwick, Peter Chilvers, and Matthew Dear. Meet artists who are transforming the way audiences experience and interact with music. Hosts Becca DeGregorio and Todd Whitney speak to Julianna Barwick, Peter Chilvers, and Matthew Dear. sound, new york city, sculpture, technology, generative music, immersive experience, music, interactivity, ambient, los angeles, artificial intelligence, ai, machine learning, immersive, art, interactive, brian eno, microsoft no full 2 1 64b820a7-b237-49b8-84e4-d7852d72c370 Tech for a better world - Remixing reality Now more than ever, technology’s bringing an exciting and unexpected dimension to storytelling, helping artists immerse audiences in experiences that educate, engage, and inspire. In this episode, our hosts speak with storytellers and curators who are exploring these new expanded and immersive realities including Kiki Wolfkill, an executive producer at Microsoft’s 343 Industries; Rocky Bucano, executive director of the Universal Hip Hop Museum; and Michael Bodell, deputy director of the Petersen Automotive Museum.

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]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:00:04 +0000 inculture@microsoft.com (Todd Whitney, Becca DeGregorio, Michael Bodell, Rocky Bucano, Kiki Wolfkill) https://microsoft-in-culture.simplecast.com/episodes/remixing-reality-dsJX6dQ8 Now more than ever, technology’s bringing an exciting and unexpected dimension to storytelling, helping artists immerse audiences in experiences that educate, engage, and inspire. In this episode, our hosts speak with storytellers and curators who are exploring these new expanded and immersive realities including Kiki Wolfkill, an executive producer at Microsoft’s 343 Industries; Rocky Bucano, executive director of the Universal Hip Hop Museum; and Michael Bodell, deputy director of the Petersen Automotive Museum.

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]]> Tech for a better world - Remixing reality Todd Whitney, Becca DeGregorio, Michael Bodell, Rocky Bucano, Kiki Wolfkill 00:21:00 Learn how modern storytellers are immersing people in the worlds of their stories. Hosts Becca DeGregorio and Todd Whitney speak to Kiki Wolfkill, Rocky Bucano, and Michael Bodell. Learn how modern storytellers are immersing people in the worlds of their stories. Hosts Becca DeGregorio and Todd Whitney speak to Kiki Wolfkill, Rocky Bucano, and Michael Bodell. new york city, history, game design, technology, mr, immersive experience, music, augmented reality, hip hop, los angeles, bronx, immersive, art, video game, museum, design, ar, mixed reality, gaming, culture, storytelling, microsoft no full 1 1 800131f2-997a-4ed7-b172-3baeebae100c Introducing In Culture For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Tue, 5 Nov 2019 18:07:16 +0000 inculture@microsoft.com (Todd Whitney, Becca DeGregorio, Brad Smith) https://microsoft-in-culture.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-in-culture-2wLEHUvG For more information about Microsoft's In Culture podcast, please visit: microsoft.com/inculture/podcast

]]> Introducing In Culture Todd Whitney, Becca DeGregorio, Brad Smith 00:01:54 Hosts Becca DeGregorio and Todd Whitney set out to uncover how leaders in fashion, art, music, and sports are using technologies like artificial intelligence, mixed reality, and the Internet of Things to reshape the future. Becca and Todd collaborate with Microsoft to find out how these creators are turning ideas into reality and inspiring others along the way. Hosts Becca DeGregorio and Todd Whitney set out to uncover how leaders in fashion, art, music, and sports are using technologies like artificial intelligence, mixed reality, and the Internet of Things to reshape the future. Becca and Todd collaborate with Microsoft to find out how these creators are turning ideas into reality and inspiring others along the way. no full 0 1