The Wonder House
by Sushma Jansari
Listen and subscribe to a new podcast series that shares innovative ideas for people-centred projects so that we are all empowered and inspired to learn and experiment – one conversation at a time.**Support us on Patreon** https://www.patreon.com/TheWonderHouse**Donate on Ko-Fi**https://ko-fi.com/[email protected]
Episodes
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34. Coaching for Leadership with Dan Simmons
Dan Simmons, leadership coach, gives a wealth of practical advice on starting - & continuing - your leadership journey. Follow @TheWonderHouse Support @Patreon & @KoFi The Wonder House is Hosted & Produced by Sushma Jansari and Edited by Julia Letts.
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33. Leaders don't wait to be picked with Sara Wajid & Zak Mensah
Sara Wajid & Zak Mensah, Co-CEOs of Birmingham Museum Trust, talk all about leadership! Follow @TheWonderHouse Support @Patreon & @KoFi The Wonder House is Hosted & Produced by Sushma Jansari and Edited by Julia Letts.
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32. Leadership takes centre stage with Patricia Cumper
Patricia Cumper is an award-winning playwright, producer, arts administrator and cultural leader. In this podcast episode, Patricia talks all things leadership! www.TheWonderHouse.co.uk Follow @TheWonderHouse Support @Patreon & @KoFi The Wonder House is Hosted & Produced by Sushma Jansari and...
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31. Leadership starts with you - Hilary Carty
Hilary Carty, Director of Clore Leadership, introduces the new series on... Leadership! Link: https://thewonderhouse.co.uk/hilary_carty www.TheWonderHouse.co.uk Follow @TheWonderHouse Support @Patreon & @KoFi The Wonder House is Hosted & Produced by Sushma Jansari and Edited by Julia Letts.
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30. Cultural Heritage Policy for Peace with Mehiyar Kathem
Today, I'm speaking to Mehiyar Kathem, Deputy Director of the Nahrein Network. Mehiyar discusses his work developing partnerships and communication with Iraqi Government institutions, domestic NGOs & others working in cultural heritage. This is central to the Network's aims in Iraq because…
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29. Change and Experimentation with Paul Collins
Today, I'm speaking to Paul Collins, Jaleh Hearn Curator for Ancient Near East at the Ashmolean Museum and Co-Director of the Nahrein Network. Paul's work in collaboration with colleagues in the UK and abroad, and members of the Middle Eastern diaspora is challenging his institution and the rest…
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28. Powerful storytelling and Virtual Reality with Rozhen Mohammed-Amin
Today, I'm speaking to Rozhen Mohammed-Amin, founding head of the Digital Cultural Heritage Research Group at Sulaimani Polytechnic University. She explains how the Nobody's Listening VR experience + exhibition about the Yazidi genocide can change lives. By sparking empathy and compassion for...
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27. Meaningful Collaboration in Iraq with Jaafar Jotheri
Today, I'm speaking to Jaafar Jotheri, Assistant Professor and Vice-Dean in the Faculty of Archaeology at the University of Al-Qadissiyah in Iraq. We talk about successful local and global cultural heritage collaboration in Iraqi and also its pitfalls. More info in show notes -...
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26. Leading Change: The Nahrein Network with Eleanor Robson
Today, I'm speaking to Eleanor Robson about the Nahrein Network. This is an incredible project that fosters the sustainable development of antiquities, cultural heritage and the humanities in Iraq and its neighbours in the Middle East. More info in show notes -...
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25. Collecting the Sikh Empire with Davinder Toor
Today, I'm speaking to Davinder Toor, one of the foremost collectors of Sikh art and objects in the world today. We talk about the importance of mentorship and the many ways we can approach, work with and share heritage and collections. Support @TheWonderHouse on Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/thewonderhouse…
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24. Sharing Sikh & Punjabi Heritage & Culture with Amandeep Madra
My good friend Imran Javed and I speak to Amandeep Madra, co-founder of the UK Punjab Heritage Association & Kashi House publishing, about sharing Sikh & Punjabi heritage and culture. So much incredible work is taking place beyond museums, although there are moments of valuable and meaningful...
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23. Challenging Imposter Syndrome with Fiona Buckland
Today I am talking imposter syndrome with Fiona Buckland. Fiona is a life coach and author who works to help people switch off autopilot and unleash their potential to live richer and more fulfilled lives. Her new book 'Thoughtful Leadership' is out now! Support @TheWonderHouse on Ko-Fi -...
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22. Digital diasporas with Abira Hussein
Abira Hussein, founder of Nomad in collaboration with Mnemoscene, is pioneering a different, more thoughtful, approach to technology and participatory practice, with a particular focus on Somali objects, traditions and diaspora. Support @TheWonderHouse on Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/thewonderhouse or…
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21. Object Journeys with Kayte McSweeney
Kayte McSweeney, Community Partnerships Manager at the British Museum, talks co-curating, co-production and participatory practice. We also chat about Object Journeys - a project that challenged and shaped my own approach to curating. Support @TheWonderHouse on Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/thewonderhouse!!...
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20. Autism in Museums with Claire Madge
Claire Madge, blogger extraordinaire at Tincture of Museums, talks about founding Autism in Museums and what museums can do to create autism-friendly events and visits. Links to the resources we discuss are included in the episode blogpost - https://thewonderhouse.co.uk/claire-madge Support...
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19. Egypt's Dispersed Heritage with Heba Abd el Gawad
In Ep.19, I speak to Heba Abd el Gawad, Egyptian Egyptologist and postdoctoral researcher on the Egypt's Dispersed Heritage project. This innovative and exciting project aims to ensure that Egyptians in Egypt benefit from the UK-based findings on the dispersal of Egyptian heritage and knowledge...
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18. Artefacts of Excavation with Alice Stevenson
Alice Stevenson, Senior Lecturer in Museum Studies at UCL, talks about ancient Egyptian collections and their colonial era dispersal into museum collections globally, as well as their 20th and 21st century afterlives. Support @TheWonderHouse on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheWonderHouse!!...
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17. Planning for an uncertain future with Dan Simmons
In this special episode, I speak to leadership coach Dan Simmons about how we can plan for an uncertain future. Share, Rate & Review The Wonder House! If you love our work and want to keep episodes and resources FREE for our global family, support us through Patreon…
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16. Furlough #MuseumHour with Zey Kussan
Today, I'm chatting to Zey Kussan about a special #MuseumHour all about Furlough that we co-hosted. It was a very honest discussion that gave all of us in the museum sector something to think about. In this episode, we discuss some of the questions and responses from #MuseumHour and also talk…
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15. Coffee & Catch Up with Dan Vo
In this week's Coffee & Catch Up, I chat to Dan Vo, founder of the award-winning LGBTQ+ volunteer-led tours at the V&A and Project Manager & lead researcher for the Queer Heritage and Collections Network. Share, Rate & Review The Wonder House! If you love our work, consider becoming a Patreon or...
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14. Volunteer-led LGBTQ Tours with Dan Vo
In Episode 14, I speak to Dan Vo, Founder of the award-winning LGBTQ+ volunteer-led tours at the V&A. More info: https://thewonderhouse.co.uk/dan-vo Support The Wonder House One time cup of virtual coffee Regular donation via Patreon Presented/Produced by Sushma Jansari @TheWonderHouse Produced…
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13. Coffee & Catch Up with Prof. Margot Finn
Today, I'm chatting to Margot Finn, Professor of Modern British History at UCL and President of the Royal Historical Society. Margot tells me about the two new schemes that the Royal Historical Society have set up to help UK-based early career researchers (ECRs) in History: RHS Adams Matthew...
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12. Coffee & Catch Up with Thanh Sinden
For today's Coffee & Catch Up, I'm chatting to Thanh Sinden, Chair of the Museum Detox Executive Committee, and museum consultant. We talked about work, family and health, as well as a recent Museum Detox survey about the impact lockdown had on its members, and the Museum Detox Hardship Fund – to...
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11. Coaching for a challenging time with Gaylene Gould
Today, I'm speaking to Gaylene Gould, Creative Director of The Space to Come and coach. I am drawing on her coaching expertise in this episode. The question I put to Gaylene was: How do we go about planning in an environment of almost total uncertainty on every possible level? Starting with the...
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10. Coffee and Catch-up with Sara Wajid
After a sudden, scary lockdown, I wanted to check in on the lovely people I interviewed in Season 1. Today, I'm chatting to Sara Wajid, Head of Engagement at the Museum of London. We talked about taking long walks, looking at beautiful flowers and getting through this time as best we can - one…
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9. Coffee & Catch-up with Subhadra Das
After a sudden, scary lockdown, I wanted to check in on the lovely people I interviewed in Season 1. For the first episode of Coffee & Catch Up, I caught up with Subhadra Das, Curator of the Science Collections at UCL and part-time freelancer. I hope you enjoy this light-hearted break from the...
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8. Reconnecting: Protests, Breaking Barriers & Windrush Waves with Arike Oke
In Episode 8, I catch up with Arike Oke, Director of the Black Cultural Archives. Arike talks about the BCA's response to the Black Lives Matter protests, including the creation of a new Black Lives Matter digital archive. We also talk about the Stories of Black Leadership II: Breaking Barriers...
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7. Decolonising the archives with Arike Oke
In Episode 7, I speak to Arike Oke, Director of the Black Cultural Archives. We talk about the people-centred core values that Arike brings to her work and the resilience required to push forward a challenging agenda of change to an organisation. Support The Wonder House One time cup of virtual...
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Help us with the British Podcast Awards!
After an amazing reception for Season 1 of The Wonder House, we have decided to enter the *British Podcast Awards*!! To do this, let us know on Twitter: What are your favourite clips from Episodes 1-6? If you'd like a recap, listen to Subhadra Das, Miranda Lowe, Sara Wajid, Rachael Minott, Sadiah...
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6. Race, Ethnicity and Equality Report in UK History with Margot Finn
In Episode 6, I speak to Margot Finn, Professor of Modern British History at UCL and President of the Royal Historical Society ('RHS') about the Race, Ethnicity & Equality Report in UK History and The East India Company at Home, 1757-1857 project. **Support us on Patreon!!**...
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5. Race, Display and Empire with Sadiah Qureshi
In Episode 5, I speak to Dr Sadiah Qureshi, Senior Lecturer in Modern History at the University of Birmingham, about: 1) the Royal Historical Society's Race, Ethnicity & Equality Report; 2) NPG exhibition George Catlin: American Indian Portraits; 3) Sadiah's book Peoples on Parade. **Support us…
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4. Decolonising museum practice with Rachael Minott
In Episode 4, I speak to Rachael Minott, Inclusion and Change Manager at The National Archives, board member of the Museums Association and visual artist working on Jamaican national representation as a form of artistic exploration. We talk about how Rachael's artistic practice informs her...
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3. The past has never been more present with Sara Wajid
In Episode 3, I speak to Sara Wajid, Head of Engagement at the Museum of London, about her sector-changing approach to 'The Past Is Now' (2017) exhibition at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Infused throughout our conversation are references to Museum Detox, a networking group for BAME...
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2. Nature Read in Black and White with Miranda Lowe
In Episode 2, I speak to Miranda Lowe, Principal Curator of Invertebrate Zoology at the Natural History Museum – and, yes, I ask her what 'invertebrate zoology' means! I have long been inspired by Miranda's work unearthing stories about the important contributions that people of colour have made…
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BRICKS + MORTALS: Marie Stopes, and How Eugenics Was Going to Make the World a Better Place
Subhadra Das has kindly let us share the first episode of Bricks + Mortals, a history of eugenics told through a walking tour of UCL's buildings. While Marie Stopes is widely celebrated as a feminist icon and champion of birth control, this episode explores her eugenic motivations which are less...
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1. Challenging the narrative, one building at a time with Subhadra Das
To kick off this new series, I speak to Subhadra Das (@LittleGaudy), Curator of the Science Collections at UCL. Subhadra is doing some really exciting work re-assessing UCL's scientific and natural history collections and bringing them to wider public knowledge in new and innovative ways – from...
About this show
Listen and subscribe to a new podcast series that shares innovative ideas for people-centred projects so that we are all empowered and inspired to learn and experiment – one conversation at a time.**Support us on Patreon** https://www.patreon.com/TheWonderHouse**Donate on Ko-Fi**https://ko-fi.com/[email protected]
Hosted by
Sushma Jansari