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Recognizing ourselves in people we've never met.

Oct 30

Why Some Experiences Change You Forever- Athanasius Johnson

Athanasius Johnson is a multidisciplinary designer and cofounder of Polarbear, exploring the relationship between architecture, object design and spatial narratives. His work investigates balance, structure and collective form, creating furniture and objects that reveal strength through connection rather than force. 0:00 Childhood Beating and the 2021 Kidnapping 4:26 Born a Pioneer: From Drums to Furniture Design 8:44 Designing 70 Pieces, Inspiration and Good Design 17:34 Authenticity, Copycats and Protecting His Work 21:16 Milan and the Apo Collection 34:43 Building the Chair: Everyone Said No 40:47 Beauty, Soul and the Apo Lamp 44:14 Deadlines and the Experiences That Shape a Person 52:14 Privacy and What His Work Says About Him 55:36 Bonus: Today on What I Find Interesting 57:30 Staying Grounded Through Gratitude 1:00:10 Simple Life or Complicated, and Start Before You're Ready 1:08:25 Is Ambition Lonely? Friendship and Balance 1:12:59 Craft vs Technology and VR Prototyping 1:20:39 Speed vs Depth, Handmade and Creative Inspirations 1:30:14 Talent Isn't Enough: Trying Imperfectly 1:42:25 Depth-Destroying Habits and the Search for Fulfillment 1:52:44 The Song: 36 Weeks on iTunes 1:55:16 The Godfather, Saying No, the Market and Funding Passion Projects 2:12:46 What a Deep Life Really Means, Building a Beacon and Faith 2:20:50 Bonus: Five Words of the Day
Oct 1

Fear, Wrestling, Cringe, Golden Image, Monsters- Makua Ugwunze

Makua Ugwunze is a Nigerian designer, storyteller and creative strategist. His work and experience span brand strategy, creative direction, visual storytelling and content, with a particular interest in people, culture, ideas and the human condition. He often uses design and storytelling to explore how we see, understand and experience the world. Curious by nature, Makua is interested in asking better questions, understanding different perspectives and creating work that is thoughtful, relevant and grounded in meaning.
11/29/2025

Risk, Focus, Transitions, History, Lesson's along the journey- Donald Yotay

Donald Yotay is a contemporary historian and the founder of a media/cultural company “Yotay World”. His aim is to document the present day African story so that future generations have proper understanding of their heritage & history. Follow Donald: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yotayworld?igsh=MWs5dTh0d2FxMTl0aQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr The Human Connector: ◼️Follow Jediii - https://www.instagram.com/_jedidiahsolomon?igsh=c3Nra2Z6NWVxeTFo&utm_source=qr ◼️Follow THC - https://www.instagram.com/thehumanconnectorpodcast?igsh=MWh6aTc2eDc0Zng5ZQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
10/29/2025

Circular Economy, Hardware Technology, AI, Lesson's Along The Journey-Joshua Attat

Joshua Attat is an award winning circular economy entrepreneur and the founder of PNEEDLEs - he uses waste material to make buttons for the fashion industry. In this episode he takes us on his journey in entrepreneurship and beyond the surface into the mindset, ups & down, the future of circular economy and what really matters.
09/29/2025

Search for Clarity, Direction, and Lessons Along the Way- Dolapo Olateju

Dolapo is an exceptional creative, designer, and social impact enthusiast whose bold opinions and reflective storytelling shines through her writings and videos. Her deeply introspective nature makes it a privilege to archive her journey — one defined by the search for clarity and direction amidst life’s fog.
09/13/2025 · Bonus

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The Human Connector Podcast Connecting generations through timeless lessons hidden in life’s quietest and busiest moments, drawn from lives shaping the world.

6 Episodes

Recognizing ourselves in people we've never met.

Creator

Jediii
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

6
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Jediii
Show Website

The Human Connector