Episodes
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In Episode 8: Sara Horstmann
Founder & Creative Director - Das Studio
As a maker of beautiful spaces, Sara in a short period has gone from being a team of one – to twenty – and transitioned from the responsibility of projects to people.As the founder of Architecture and Design practice Das Studio, Sara has set about creating a new version of creative consultancy - one that draws on the talents of many and empowers this enthusiastic collective to make a big impact all whilst maintaining balance in work, life and play.
Sara’s story is one of commitment to her craft, owning her journey and making the path to get there – even when it seems to be changing daily!
20:MinuteCity is created by Future Forum in collaboration with Das Studio and CityMag.
Head over to future-forum.com.au for more of the story.
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In Episode 7: Paul Baker
Founder - Chefs on Wheels
Growing up in the south-west of Sydney, Paul wanted to play professional footy – but found his calling in another arena – the kitchen of some of the world’s finest restaurants – where the rough and tumble of the playing field translated across to the intensity of the foodie scene – fighting hard for the call up to the big time and pushing yourself to the absolute limit to stay in the game.But this life took its toll and with the arrival of a global pandemic, Paul stepped back to find balance – one that allowed him to deploy his talents, and those of his community on mass, and still create space for family time.
Paul’s story is one that feels familiar and how identifying the sliding doors moments that shape our lives can turn opportunities into long term possibilities.
20:MinuteCity is created by Future Forum in collaboration with Das Studio and CityMag.
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In Episode 6: Lauren Hillman
General Manager - Channel 44
Lauren’s life has been shaped by serendipity. Whether working in the front bar in a British pub or passing a politician in a lobby, Lauren has time and again when confronted by these sliding door moments, invariably made the right choice at the right time.Bitten by the creative bug from a young age, Lauren wanted to be a storyteller. But over time learned that by transitioning behind the camera allowed her to provide a voice to many and carve her own career which ultimately led to Channel 44 and community television.
An incredible story about how you make your own luck, Lauren’s advice is sage – take the opportunities as you see them, have fun and enjoy the moments.
20:MinuteCity is created by Future Forum in collaboration with Das Studio and CityMag.
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In Episode 5: Ben Tripodi
CEO - Lumin Sports & Hoap
Ben’s story is one of perseverance, courage, chance and self-awareness.With a background in elite sport performance, Ben has learnt a lot across his time working with some of the worlds greatest athletes. And has developed the software to bring that mindset to the masses.
When considered across a lifetime Ben’s only at the start of his journey, but the team at 20:MinuteCity will be watching closely as he embarks on changing the lives of 2 million people.
20:MinuteCity is created by Future Forum in collaboration with Das Studio and CityMag.
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In Episode 4: Carmen Garcia
Managing Director - Community Corporate
Carmen’s story is very much shaped by her heritage and upbringing, serving as the foundation for the profound impact she has had on the lives of many migrants charting their own courses.A force of nature, Carmen’s deep appreciation for the value of diversity and community has allowed her and her team at Community Corporate to facilitate career pathways for hundreds of migrants around the country.
Carmen is all about empowering people and leading from behind - to see a path and help remove the barriers, together.
20:MinuteCity is created by Future Forum in collaboration with Das Studio and CityMag.
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In Episode 3: Louka Parry
CEO - The Learning Future
From a young age, Louka understood the power education and has gone on to forge a career where supporting lifelong learning has become his calling.Louka’s insatiable appetite for travel placed him in unfamiliar environments and allowed him to be shaped by the world. The learnings collected along the way have formed an ethos that he now imparts on educators around the globe.
Louka’s story is full of hope and possibility – one that explores how he teaches people of all ages to enhance their capacity to learn, unlearn and relearn - to find passion in the pursuit of knowledge and live for the moment.
20:MinuteCity is created by Future Forum in collaboration with Das Studio and CityMag.Head over to future-forum.com.au for more of the story.
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In Episode 2: Eloise Hall
Co-Founder & Managing Director - Taboo
Eloise’s story is an uplifting one – a story that forces you to lift your eyes to the horizon and consider what a better version of the world might look like.Eloise’s get it done attitude and genuine pursuit for creating more equitable and sustainable communities has seen her and her mate Izzy, create a social enterprise Taboo, to eradicate period poverty.
And at just 23 years of age, at the start of her journey, Eloise‘s approach to life and understanding of what it means to lead, is worth learning from.
20:MinuteCity is created by Future Forum in collaboration with Das Studio and CityMag.
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In Episode 1: Bruce Djite
CEO - Committee for Adelaide
Bruce fell in love at 8 years of age whilst travelling with his family in Africa, and immediately knew what he wanted to do – play football.As an elite athlete, Bruce has been exposed to a unique workplace – one where 50,000 passionate onlookers provide instant feedback. There he learnt the importance of resilience, discipline and standards – attributes that underpin his approach to his professional career and life.
Bruce’s resolve enabled him to walk away from sports and chart his own course – one that allows him to have a different kind of impact – still on a large stage, but on a different playing field – shaping policy for South Australia as the CEO of the Committee for Adelaide.
20:MinuteCity is created by Future Forum in collaboration with Das Studio and CityMag.Head over to future-forum.com.au for more of the story.
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In Part 2 of 20:MinuteCity, we come face-to-face with a polar bear alongside resilience coach Soren Christenson.
We also dig deeper into the Adelaide of Angelique Edmonds as senior lecturer of architecture at the University of South Australia and author of Connecting People, Place and Design.
20:MinuteCity is created by Future Forum in collab with Das Studio and CityMag.
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In Part 1 of 20:MinuteCity, Art Gallery of South Australia Director Rhana Devenport provides a perspective on the importance of art during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Also in this episode, CityMag journalist Angela Skujins introduces listeners to 19-year-old actor Luca Sardelis, star of SBS’s The Hunting.
20:MinuteCity is created by Future Forum in collab with Das Studio and CityMag.
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This is the 20:MinuteCity Trailer. A little longer than 2 minutes. A couple of interesting people. At the intersection between their sense of wellbeing and the city of Adelaide, South Australia. Part 1 & 2 coming November 18, 2020.
Created by Future Forum in collaboration with Das Studio and CityMag.
