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In These Uncertain Times
by Derek J. Horn
“In These Uncertain Times” is an interview podcast hosted by designer and writer Derek J. Horn about creating and connecting in the midst of uncertainty. I speak with creators and thought leaders that are forging their path forward in the new normal created by the COVID-19 health crisis. Tune in to hear about the cool projects they’re working on, chat about how they’ve adjusted their process, ways of communicating, and their methods of self-care. Each episode, we imagine a brighter world on the other side of this not-so-bright chapter of history.
Episodes
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Building Resilience & Insurmountable Communities with Dr. Sara Rabinovitch, PhD
Dr. Sara Rabinovitch, PhD (she/her) joins Derek for a timely chat about ways in which we can build resilience for ourselves and communities during this deeply uncertain moment. Dr. Sara shares some tactical tips about how we can support ourselves and loved ones as we process current events,...
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The Nomadic Life of a Serial Optimist with Nick Maddock
Nick Maddock (he/him) joins to discuss his nomadic way of life and all of the uncertainty that comes with it. Nick shares how meditations on mortality led him to living his life in this way, memorable stories from his years abroad, considerations and tips for those who might be interested in…
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2024 DEI Check-Up & Surrendering to Uncertainty with Susan X Jane
Derek is joined by returning guest Susan X Jane (she/her) to unpack the opportunities and challenges of DEI practice in 2024, reflections on the ever-evolving political stories of the moment, intergenerational dialogue and how/when leaders should pass the torch, the power of narratives in shaping...
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The Double Edge of Generative AI with Magdalena Travis
Magdalena Travis (she/her) and Derek have a jam-packed conversation about the applications and ethics of generative AI, how AI tools can create opportunity for those who are differently abled, the ways in which our society is not prepared for the AI revolution, and why she’s not worried about...
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The Psychology of Uncertainty with Dr. Thomas A. Vance
Dr. Thomas A. Vance (he/him), Psychologist, joins Derek to dive into how uncertainty shows up in his work, his culturally responsive approach to therapy, the role of community in mental health care, and how he’s been riding the waves of a career path that isn’t exactly what he had planned for.…
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...and we're back! An Update + Season 2 Preview
Long time, no see! 👋 In Season 1, Derek spoke with creators and thought leaders about how they forged their path forward in the new normal created by COVID-19. This season, we’re opening up the frame to unpack ideas of uncertainty at large and how we navigate them as human beings. In each…
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Derek J. Horn on Uncertainty, Empathy & Podcasting feat. Katie Martell
Katie Martell (she/her) returns to interview me (Derek) for a special Season 1 finale episode. We discuss my journey over the past year, including the creation of this very podcast, how empathy could help us conquer many of the challenges facing society, body image standards and how they were...
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Deon Mixon on Detroit, Flags & Design Education
Deon Mixon (he/him), Graphic Designer, Author, and Entrepreneur, joins for a thoughtful discussion about his various projects including the Design Eye board game and his proposed redesigned flag for the City of Detroit, how he balances his various creative pursuits, and the causes and potential...
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Charlene Izere on Legacies & Being a Black Luxe Creator
Black Luxe Creator Charlene Izere (she/her) joins to share how she built her personal brand and several ventures, strike down the notion that guilty pleasures need to be guilty, and share some great advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, thought-leaders, and well-meaning non-Black allies. Charlene...
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Cj Giovingo on Systems, Storytelling & Mars
Cj Giovingo (they/them), systems engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, joins for a beautiful conversation about the intertwining nature of systems and creativity, their experience with the ultimate remote work—landing a spacecraft on another planet while working from home—and the…
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Bassam Shawl on Twitter, Stand-Up & Glow-Ups
Bassam Shawl (he/him) joins for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey with stand-up comedy, our media diets and the attention black hole named Twitter, and have lots of reminiscing about growing up in Upstate New York, including performing together in high-school musical productions.…
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Sarah Williams on Branding, QR Codes & New Rituals
Sarah Williams (she/her), Partner and Chief Creative Officer at Beardwood&Co., joins to chat about how we brought our design and strategy agency’s operations and relationships online at the start of the pandemic, how consumers are forming new rituals and brands are adapting to them, and the...
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Michael L. Counter, Jr. on Lived Compassion & Honoring Queer Elders
Michael Counter (he/him) joins for a great conversation about Queer art and honoring our elders while they’re still with us, he shares how his firm, counterCULTURE, is bringing Queer, Trans and POC narratives to life in the COVID-era through projects like Legends of Drag, and together, we pine…
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Leah Garlock on Fulbright, Adoption & Cultural Identity
Leah Garlock (she/her), Experience Designer and Fulbright ETA Grant Recipient, is here to discuss her various personal projects, the ways in which she’s been virtually engaging with her communities, the exploration of her identity as a Korean American adoptee, and the challenges of coping with...
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Julio Anta on Comics, Collaboration & Latinx Stories
Comic and graphic novel writer Julio Anta (he/him) joins to discuss the challenges of working through the pandemic as a parent to a young child, how he collaborates with editors and visual artists, the vast diversity of Latinx people and the lack of political nuance they’re often afforded, and…
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Rachel Renock on the Creator Economy & The Future of Work
Rachel Renock (she/her), Co-founder and CEO of Wethos, joins to discuss how her company pivoted their entire business in the midst of the pandemic, how she and her co-founder are trying to curb employee burnout through smart policy (and some tips on how you can do the same for your business), the...
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Susan X Jane on Power, DEI Training & the Capitol Insurrection
Susan X Jane (she/her) joins for a discussion about the timeliness and timelessness of her work as a DEI training facilitator, the role of racialized power dynamics throughout American history and how they show up in white-centric corporate cultures, the recent insurrection at the US Capitol, and...
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Marcos Bessa on LEGO, Product Testing & Creative Motivation
LEGO Design Manager, singer-songwriter & illustrator Marcos Bessa (he/him) joins for a conversation about all things LEGO, his experience living and working through the pandemic in Denmark, and how he finds the motivation for his many other creative pursuits outside of his very creative day job....
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Lucy Tomkiewicz on Giving, Macarons & Bad Xmas Movies
On this special holiday episode, my BFF Lucy Tomkiewicz (she/her) joins to chat about how she is helping small businesses find their voice in the era of COVID, how she started a quarantine venture that’s as beautiful as it is delicious, and we wrap up with a conversation about the importance of...
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Malcolm Whitfield on Satire, Accountability, Dungeons & Dragons
Malcolm Whitfield (he/him) stops by to make me laugh and share how he’s adapting his life as a comedian and writer and how he has found an unexpected release in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Malcolm’s ability to differentiate satirical headlines from real ones is put to the test in the show’s...
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Paul Weiner on Abstractions, the Flag & Being Very Online
Paul Weiner (he/him) joins to discuss his process of creating abstract art, how the themes and iconography of our current moment are showing up in his work, and about how online culture can fuel some of our most intense rhetoric and deepen trenches. We also do a post-mortem analysis of the 2020...
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Teejay Hughes on TikTok, Authenticity & Inspiring Confidence
Teejay Hughes (he/him) chats with Derek about how social media can be a positive platform for inspiration, what people are getting right and wrong about influencers, and what your brand needs to pay attention to when dabbling in new social media platforms like TikTok. Teejay is an Entrepreneur &...
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Dr. Cindi Love on Optimism, Vibrations & Spiritual Harmony
Dr. Cindi Love (she/her) joins Derek for a timely and wide-ranging conversation about how she led a team to transition a series of four national conferences for LGBTQ+ students into a virtual setting, why she’s hopeful about the rising generations, the forces of politics, religion and self-esteem...
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Courtnee Futch on Creative Currency & Southern Hospitality
Courtnee Futch (she/her) chats with Derek about how she’s making cooking accessible, making the most of the resources you have, and how we should start giving ourselves permission and stop gatekeeping our potential. They wrap up with some great advice about how we can all bring a dose of Southern...
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Joon Park on Future-Proofing, Deference, & Queer Magic
Derek chats with Joon Park (they/them) about how they help their clients future-proof their brands as a cultural strategist, the constant necessity of listening and attuning your actions as an ally, the power of being a role-model by living authentically, and the positive possibilities of...
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Katie Martell on Truth-Telling, Woke-Washing & Green Velour
Derek chats with Katie Martell (she/her) about the vital responsibility of marketers during this time of public health crisis and racial justice reckoning. They discuss the power of saying "no" to make room for the most important things in life, and wrap up with an unexpected conversation on what...
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TRAILER - In These Uncertain Times
“In These Uncertain Times” is a new interview podcast about creating and connecting in the midst of uncertainty. I’ll speak with creators and thought leaders that are forging their path forward in the new normal created by the COVID-19 health crisis. We’ll hear about the cool projects they’re...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
“In These Uncertain Times” is an interview podcast hosted by designer and writer Derek J. Horn about creating and connecting in the midst of uncertainty. I speak with creators and thought leaders that are forging their path forward in the new normal created by the COVID-19 health crisis. Tune in to hear about the cool projects they’re working on, chat about how they’ve adjusted their process, ways of communicating, and their methods of self-care. Each episode, we imagine a brighter world on the other side of this not-so-bright chapter of history.
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Derek J. Horn
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