Can Data Tell Your Creative Story?

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 practicesFeatured 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 podcastNotable 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 WhatleyConnect with our guests: Ness: LinkedInZakiya: Dope Labs Podcast (returning March 9th, 2025)Follow Could Be Pretty Cool News: @couldbeprettycool couldbeprettycool.com couldbeprettycoolnews.substack.comKeywords: data analysis, community advocacy, creative entrepreneurship, demographic research, science communication, digital media, storytelling, data transparency, creative documentation, community impact, independent creators, AI in creativity