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Reimagining Our Imagination Infrastructure

How storytelling can drive community activism and tackle pressing issues like the energy crisis

Episode 1 of the Making The Difference podcast, hosted by Kirsty Gilchrist, titled "Reimagining Our Imagination Infrastructure" was published on August 19, 2024 and runs 42 minutes.

August 19, 2024 ·42m · Making The Difference

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Summary

In this episode of "Making the Difference," host Kirsty Gilchrist sits down with Dan Edelstyn, a film-maker who has transitioned from running Rebel Bank to his latest venture Power Station with his partner Hillary Powell. They explore how storytelling can drive community activism and tackle pressing issues like the energy crisis and cost of living.Key Points Discussed:The importance of a clear goal or KPI in project decision-making.How realistic goals that are believed achievable are essential.The journey from Bank Job to Power Station, focusing on reimagining energy infrastructure as well as imagination infrastructure.Insights into connecting monetary systems with climate crises and implementing practical solutions on a local level in East London's Walthamstow area.Highlighted Topics:Rebel to Power: Transitioning from blowing up high-interest debt at Bank Job to addressing energy sustainability through art projects at Power Station.Community-Centric Projects: Emphasising grassroots movements by empowering communities through solar panel installations on a single street as an example for broader change.Art & Activism Intersection: Discussing art not just as aesthetic contemplation but also deeply embedded within community action towards societal change.Challenges Faced: Struggles with funding, navigating media systems, and promoting political storytelling despite resistance from major networks like Netflix and Channel 4.Personal Drive & Vision: Exploring personal motivations fueled by childhood experiences, social responsibility ethos, rage against systemic failures; all channeled towards impactful filmmaking/storytelling.Strategic Thinking & Goal Setting: Utilising vision boarding and detailed planning even when it comes to income levels or future aspirations aligned with one’s work impact goals.The Future Pathway: Scaling up community engagement via email list growth targeting 100k subscribers which would support full independence without grants or side jobs necessary currently.Sign up to to Power Station here!Power - Join The MovementConnect with the podcast:Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FFeksWNQNaIYwqJgK48zP?si=FQZaYvVDQMmgQUw9Ptmb2Q Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/making-the-difference/id1706732755Find out more about The Brave CollectiveNewsletter: https://sendfox.com/lp/m26vrnWebpage: The Brave Collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

In this episode of "Making the Difference," host Kirsty Gilchrist sits down with Dan Edelstyn, a film-maker who has transitioned from running Rebel Bank to his latest venture Power Station with his partner Hillary Powell. They explore how storytelling can drive community activism and tackle pressing issues like the energy crisis and cost of living.


Key Points Discussed:

  • The importance of a clear goal or KPI in project decision-making.
  • How realistic goals that are believed achievable are essential.
  • The journey from Bank Job to Power Station, focusing on reimagining energy infrastructure as well as imagination infrastructure.
  • Insights into connecting monetary systems with climate crises and implementing practical solutions on a local level in East London's Walthamstow area.

Highlighted Topics:

  1. Rebel to Power: Transitioning from blowing up high-interest debt at Bank Job to addressing energy sustainability through art projects at Power Station.
  2. Community-Centric Projects: Emphasising grassroots movements by empowering communities through solar panel installations on a single street as an example for broader change.
  3. Art & Activism Intersection: Discussing art not just as aesthetic contemplation but also deeply embedded within community action towards societal change.
  4. Challenges Faced: Struggles with funding, navigating media systems, and promoting political storytelling despite resistance from major networks like Netflix and Channel 4.
  5. Personal Drive & Vision: Exploring personal motivations fueled by childhood experiences, social responsibility ethos, rage against systemic failures; all channeled towards impactful filmmaking/storytelling.
  6. Strategic Thinking & Goal Setting: Utilising vision boarding and detailed planning even when it comes to income levels or future aspirations aligned with one’s work impact goals.
  7. The Future Pathway: Scaling up community engagement via email list growth targeting 100k subscribers which would support full independence without grants or side jobs necessary currently.


Sign up to to Power Station here!

Power - Join The Movement


Connect with the podcast:


Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FFeksWNQNaIYwqJgK48zP?si=FQZaYvVDQMmgQUw9Ptmb2Q 

Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/making-the-difference/id1706732755


Find out more about The Brave Collective

Newsletter: https://sendfox.com/lp/m26vrn

Webpage: The Brave Collective

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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