The E36 Podcast

Feb 01 2025 3 ep. 20 mins

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Welcome to The E36 Podcast, where creativity, innovation, and impact converge. Hosted by Ayofemi Kirby, Founder and Chief Strategist at ElevenThirtySix Strategies, this podcast explores creativity, culture, and society, and the ideas, trends, and insights shaping the future of cultural institutions, nonprofits, and creative industries worldwide.

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Perspective: Creativity (Not Change) is the Only Constant

Feb 01 2025 8 mins

In this episode of The E36 Podcast, host Ayofemi Kirby, Chief Strategist of ElevenThirtySix Strategies, dives into the concept that creativity, rather than change, is life’s true constant. Ayofemi shares how she's navigated an overwhelming influx of information by returning to a personal commitment to creativity. Consider how you can harness your creative thinking to reshape the

Perspective: The Silver Lining of Trump's DEI Crackdown

Jan 25 2025 7 mins

In this episode, we tackle Trump’s proposed crackdown on DEI programs—a move that’s sparking heated debate for its impact on workplace culture and marginalized communities. We discuss the pitfalls of superficial “box-checking” approaches to diversity, explore how organizations might respond if forced to rethink their commitments, and examine whether this brash policy coul

E36 TrendWatch 2025

Jan 19 2025 45 mins

In our debut episode of The E36 Podcast, we’re diving into TrendWatch 2025—our flagship report highlighting the key trends shaping cultural institutions, nonprofits, and creative businesses this year. From AI-driven personalization and cashless societies to experiential experiences and the rise of small treats culture, these trends are redefining how we connect with audiences,