Ideas Made Podcast

Josephine Conneely

A podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life. pathsbeingexplored.substack.com

Episodes

  1. 07/20/2025

    08. Funding Scientist Entrepreneurs with Devika Thapar

    Welcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life. Follow us on Spotify | Apple | LinkedIn | Instagram Episode Overview In this episode, I'm joined by Devika Thapar, co-founder and COO of Wilbe, a venture capital firm, whose idea is to support more scientists to become entrepreneurs. 00:00 Welcome 00:48 Challenges in Academia 03:34 The Need for Commercialisation and Bold Risks 08:08 Equipping Scientists with Business Know-How 12:34 Traits of a Successful Scientist Founder 15:00 The Venture Capital Model in Science 17:30 The Why Now Moment for Founding Wilbe 22:27 Open Sourcing Knowledge for Scientists 31:50 Rapid Fire Questions Links Devika’s LinkedIn Wilbe’s Website If you enjoyed this episode I’d really appreciate if you could give it a review on your podcast platform of choice and share it with others! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pathsbeingexplored.substack.com

    34 min

  2. 07/13/2025

    07. Inside the World of Art Sales with Callum Hale-Thomson

    Welcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life. Follow us on Spotify | Apple | LinkedIn | Instagram Episode Overview  In this episode, I'm joined by Callum Hale-Thomson, founder of First Thursday, an online platform which connects galleries with collectors. 00:00 Intro 00:54 The Reality of the Art World 01:39 Art as an Investment 02:45 The Dominance of a Few Artists 06:01 Innovative Funding Models for Artists 11:07 First Thursday: Revolutionising Art Galleries 12:04 Challenges of Art Fairs 19:47 Current Trends in the Art Market 21:20 Personal Journey into the Art World 23:51 Building a Business in the Art Industry 33:15 Rapid Fire Questions Links Callum’s LinkedIn First Thursday Basic Income for the Arts Pilot AI & I Podcast If you enjoyed this episode I’d really appreciate if you could give it a review on your podcast platform of choice and share it with others! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pathsbeingexplored.substack.com

    37 min

  3. 07/06/2025

    06. The Other Side of Cocoa Farming with Benjamin Setor Gbadago

    Welcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life. Follow us on Spotify | Apple | LinkedIn | Instagram Episode Overview In this episode, I'm joined by Benjamin Setor Gbadago, a supply chain storyteller, whose idea is to share African cocoa farmers’ stories with the world. 00:00 Welcome 00:33 Benjamin's Early Life in Ghana 02:30 Discovering the Stories of Cocoa Farmers 09:50 Immersing in Cocoa Farmers' Lives 13:28 Storytelling Choices 19:21 Rapid Fire Questions Links African Cocoa Stories website African Cocoa Stories Substack If you enjoyed this episode I’d really appreciate if you could give it a review on your podcast platform of choice and share it with others! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pathsbeingexplored.substack.com

    23 min

  4. 06/29/2025

    05. How to Build a Civics School with Daniel Golliher

    Welcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life. Follow us on Spotify | Apple | LinkedIn | Instagram Episode Overview  In this episode, I'm joined by Daniel Golliher, founder of Maximum New York, a Civic School, which enables people to engage with their cities on a political level. 00:00 Welcome 00:44 The Flaws in Political Science Education 04:29 Challenges Faced by City Employees 07:35 The Birth of Maximum New York 10:42 Building the Civic School Curriculum 17:10 Understanding the Foundation Effect 20:26 Cultural Resistance to Change 21:55 The Intersection of Civic Responsibility and Politics 23:16 Reframing Politics and Government 24:47 The Power of Education and Realistic Perspectives 29:40 Rapid Fire Questions Links Daniel’s website Maximum New York If you enjoyed this episode I’d really appreciate if you could give it a review on your podcast platform of choice and share it with others! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pathsbeingexplored.substack.com

    35 min

  5. 06/22/2025

    04. Reclaiming your Aliveness with Ana Maria Conneely

    Welcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life. Follow us on Spotify | Apple | LinkedIn | Instagram Episode Overview  In this episode, I'm joined by Ana Maria Conneely, a yoga teacher and clinical massage therapist whose idea is to help people reclaim their aliveness through somatic yoga therapy. 00:00 Introduction 01:13 Understanding Somatic Yoga Therapy 01:55 The Science Behind Somatic Practices 03:15 Holistic Approach to Wellness 04:44 Signs of Disconnection from the Body 09:38 Developing Somatic Yoga Therapy 11:58 Client Experience and Process 17:14 Incorporating Spiritual Practices 20:58 Rapid Fire Questions Links A Way to Live Well website A Way to Live Well podcast A Way to Live Well Substack If you enjoyed this episode I’d really appreciate if you could give it a review on your podcast platform of choice and share it with others! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pathsbeingexplored.substack.com

    24 min

  6. 06/15/2025

    03. Teaching Kids Modern Skills with Alan Tang

    Welcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life. Follow us on Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram  In this episode, I'm joined by Amale Ghalbouni, a strategist and coach, whose idea is to help people develop an experimental mindset. 00:00 Welcome 01:19 From Strategy to Innovation: Amale's Journey 04:28 The Importance of Human Connection in Business 07:27 Implementing Change: Strategies and Challenges 10:28 Developing an Experimental Mindset: Key Ingredients 14:54 Personal Coaching and Incremental Experiments 18:57 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change 28:44 Rapid Fire Questions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pathsbeingexplored.substack.com

    31 min

  7. 06/09/2025

    02. Developing an Experimental Mindset with Amale Ghalbouni

    Welcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life.  In this episode, I'm joined by Amale Ghalbouni, a strategist and coach, whose idea is to help people develop an experimental mindset. 00:00 Welcome 01:19 From Strategy to Innovation: Amale's Journey 04:28 The Importance of Human Connection in Business 07:27 Implementing Change: Strategies and Challenges 10:28 Developing an Experimental Mindset: Key Ingredients 14:54 Personal Coaching and Incremental Experiments 18:57 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change 28:44 Rapid Fire Questions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pathsbeingexplored.substack.com

    32 min

  8. 06/02/2025

    01. Counteracting Bad News Bias with Emma Varvaloucas

    Welcome to Ideas Made, a podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life.  In this episode, I'm joined by Emma Varvaloucas, Executive Director of the Progress Network, whose mission it is to counteract bad news bias in the media. 00:00 Welcome to Ideas Made Podcast 00:14 Introducing The Progress Network 05:32 Behind the Scenes: Producing Positive Media 06:44 Emma's Journey and Insights 13:28 Research and Content Creation Process 14:52 Staying Engaged with News in a Healthy Way 18:23 Promoting Positive News in a Negative Media Landscape 20:40 Favourite Good News Stories 23:26 Future Vision for The Progress Network 24:55 Rapid Fire Questions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pathsbeingexplored.substack.com

    28 min
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A podcast where we discuss how people bring their big ideas to life. pathsbeingexplored.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Josephine Conneely
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Josephine Conneely
  • Show Website
    Ideas Made Podcast