ENVIRONMENTALISTS, SCIENTISTS & VISIONARIES · Anthology Guests Author of Various Works · From Extraction to Regeneration"We are living with an extractive mindset... And we need to change from that extractive mindset to a regenerative mindset."
May 29
35 min
How do we reconnect with a world we have stopped listening to?. In this episode, we explore the kinship we share with nature and the urgent need for a shift in perspective—from seeing the environment as a collection of objects to a community of subjects. We hear from novelists, photographers, scientists and indigenous leaders on the rights of nature, the volatility of a warming planet and the hope found in restoration.
Apr 22
19 min
How do we move past climate anxiety and into actionable solutions? Tom Chi, physicist, inventor, and founding partner at At One Ventures, argues that our current economic systems are not fixed laws of nature, but flawed designs that can be rewritten. Drawing from his extensive experience in rapid prototyping at Google X and his new book, Climate Capital, Chi unpacks the "powerlessness algorithm" and reveals how local action, innovative deep tech, and a "builder's mindset" can heal the planet.
From scaling robotic agriculture to protecting honeybees with the first-ever insect vaccine, this episode offers a practical, grounded roadmap for designing a world where humanity is a net positive to nature. By shifting our energy away from polarizing "talkers" and toward those who actually build solutions, Chi provides the frameworks necessary for restoring both community resilience and global ecosystems.
Apr 18
22 min
How do we move past climate anxiety and into actionable solutions? Tom Chi, physicist, inventor, and founding partner at At One Ventures, argues that our current economic systems are not fixed laws of nature, but flawed designs that can be rewritten. Drawing from his extensive experience in rapid prototyping at Google X and his new book, Climate Capital, Chi unpacks the "powerlessness algorithm" and reveals how local action, innovative deep tech, and a "builder's mindset" can heal the planet.
From scaling robotic agriculture to protecting honeybees with the first-ever insect vaccine, this episode offers a practical, grounded roadmap for designing a world where humanity is a net positive to nature. By shifting our energy away from polarizing "talkers" and toward those who actually build solutions, Chi provides the frameworks necessary for restoring both community resilience and global ecosystems.
Apr 18
1 hr 27 min
Founders of Mikou Architecture, Salwa & Selma Mikou bring a deeply human-centric approach to modern design. Drawing from their childhood in the vibrant, labyrinthine medinas of Fez, Morocco, they view architecture as a powerful social infrastructure that shapes relationships and evokes memory. In this episode of The Creative Process, they discuss how they transform sites into living ecosystems, weaving local narratives and historical traces into their projects.
The sisters reflect on their formative years working alongside architectural legends Jean Nouvel and Renzo Piano, and how their complementary visions fuel their collaborative practice. From designing serene mosques in England and holistic "water temples" in France to crafting intricate spaces for Hermès and Yves Saint Laurent, they reveal how buildings can truly sing. Join us to explore how art, intuition, and structural necessity converge to create spaces of profound wellbeing.
Apr 8
22 min
Biologist and author David George Haskell challenges everything we think we know about our place in nature. We aren't separate individuals; we are walking, breathing ecosystems deeply intertwined with the botanical world. From our evolutionary origins as "grass apes" to the staggering intelligence of forest root networks , Haskell unpacks the hidden revolutions led by flowers and trees.
In this profound conversation on The Creative Process and One Planet Podcast, he also warns against the ecological costs of AI data centers and invites us to practice the radical, grounding art of simply listening to the earth.
Mar 31
17 min
My guest today is filmmaker and actress Cherien Dabis, the first Palestinian to receive an Emmy nomination. She has worked on hit series like The L Word, Mo, and Only Murders in the Building. We discuss her ambitious new film All That's Left of You, Jordan's official submission for the Academy Awards.
Cherien Dabis shares the profound challenges of filming after October 7th, her collaboration with the legendary Bakri Family, and why choosing humanity is the ultimate act of resistance.
Mar 19
14 min
My guest today is filmmaker and actress Cherien Dabis, the first Palestinian to receive an Emmy nomination. She has worked on hit series like The L Word, Mo, and Only Murders in the Building. We discuss her ambitious new film All That's Left of You, Jordan's official submission for the Academy Awards.
Cherien Dabis shares the profound challenges of filming after October 7th, her collaboration with the legendary Bakri Family, and why choosing humanity is the ultimate act of resistance.
Mar 19
54 min
In this insightful episode of The Creative Process, host Mia Funk sits down with Costa Book Award-winning author, activist, and comedian Al Kennedy to explore the intersection of education, democracy, and storytelling. Kennedy unpacks the chilling reality behind the Spy Cop scandal and how undercover state surveillance informed her latest novel, Alive in the Merciful Country.
Through a blend of candid humor and sharp political critique, Kennedy reflects on the dangerous rise of AI-generated content, the deliberate dismantling of education systems, and the radical power of "whimsy" in protests. Whether discussing her experiences in environmental activism or detailing the Alfred Wolfson voice method, Kennedy reminds us that fiction remains one of the most essential ways to uncover forbidden truths and reconnect with our shared humanity.
Mar 3
34 min
In this insightful episode of The Creative Process, host Mia Funk sits down with Costa Book Award-winning author, activist, and comedian Al Kennedy to explore the intersection of education, democracy, and storytelling. Kennedy unpacks the chilling reality behind the Spy Cop scandal and how undercover state surveillance informed her latest novel, Alive in the Merciful Country.
Through a blend of candid humor and sharp political critique, Kennedy reflects on the dangerous rise of AI-generated content, the deliberate dismantling of education systems, and the radical power of "whimsy" in protests. Whether discussing her experiences in environmental activism or detailing the Alfred Wolfson voice method, Kennedy reminds us that fiction remains one of the most essential ways to uncover forbidden truths and reconnect with our shared humanity.
Mar 3
1 hr 36 min
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