The Storytellers

In the second part of the Basel Art Summer Camp episode, I explored the art and storytelling of emerging artists at SummerCamp during Art Basel, Elise Potelune from France, Isobel Brigham from U.K and Ketevan Jananashvili from Georgia. We discussed how personal experiences, cultural heritage, and emotional expression shape their creative processes and narratives. Each of them brought their own dis...

I was at the Basel Art Summer Camp this year, thanks to the opportunity to be part of the Ladies' Night Show and what an experience it was!  In this episode, I sit down with Monica Ray Scott, Tayla Bastion, and Tanisha Raj , the visionary women behind the summer camp that celebrate emerging artists and budding art collectors. Together, they shared their mission and motivation in driving the S...

This is one of the most fun I had on the podcast. My guest brought some originality to this episode by singing the intro tune for us!  My guests this week, are Alex Kolokolov and Natalia Kiseleva, a brilliant duo who are leading the mission to unlock the magic of data for kids as they transform data into a playful tool for creativity and empowerment. Discover from our chat, how storytelling and ar...

Divorce doesn't have to be a negative or a dirty word—just ask Laura Howe. In this episode, the woman behind Dispatch Divorcée shares how she built a sanctuary for women to rewrite their own endings. We talk healing through storytelling, the evolution of her powerhouse event, the Ladies' Night in Lausanne, and why the best love stories aren't always romances. Grab a coffee and join...

"The sound of microbes is organic and playful." "Fermentation is a multisensory experience." "Japanese have rich onomatopoeia for sounds." In this episode, I  learned so much about the innovative intersection of data visualization and fermentation with Maxene Graze, who uniquely incorporates organic, microbial, and sensory elements into her storytelling. Discover how...

What does it take to be one of the best data storytellers on the planet? Today, I’m joined by my good friend, fellow Malaysian and Tableau Visionary, Kevin Wee, to talk about his incredible journey to the Iron Viz 2026 Finals . After beating out over a hundred competitors from 33 countries, Kevin is heading to San Diego to compete in the "World Cup of Data." We explore the personal exper...

In this special episode for Valentine's Day, I chatted with data artist Sophie Sparks about the intersection of data, art, and storytelling. They explore the importance of using pen and paper in data visualization, the human experience behind data, and how to overcome the fear of imperfection in creative expression. Sophie shares insights on the role of hand-drawn visuals in communication, th...

In this episode of The Storytellers, I reconnect with my dear friend Brianne, who shares her journey from humanitarian work to becoming an artist and writer. We discuss the therapeutic nature of art, the importance of community, and the challenges of vulnerability in storytelling. Brianne reflects on her experiences with grief and healing through creativity, emphasising the significance of sharing...

Join me for an inspiring conversation with Arshi Saleh , a datafam who proves it's never too late to make an impact. In this episode, Arshi shares her incredible journey, offering invaluable tips for confronting the challenges of starting later in the data analytics field . We also discussed her profound passion for highlighting social issues and giving a voice to the voiceless through data a...

I am excited to have  Elliott Fery and his father, the formidable Frederic Fery as my guests for this episode. What an inspiring duo! We chatted about Elliott's remarkable 15-month cycling journey from France to China to raise funds for a charity called Limbs 4 Life. The conversation gave me a glimpse of  Elliot's experiences and challenges across different countries, and Frederic's...

What a privilege it was to have a conversation with Dina Zaman for this episode.  Dina is a Kuala Lumpur-based writer and researcher. She is a co-founder of IMAN Research , a think tank focusing on socio-political and security matters, and a founding member of the Southeast Asian Women Peacebuilders . She has written extensively for the Malaysian media and is currently a regular contributor to The...

In this episode, my dear friend, Laura Canali  from Milan, Italy shared with us her obsession with Oasis as the band announced their comeback tour. Laura is a humanitarian aid worker, my former roommate when we studied at the University of York ,U.K and my fellow music comrade.  We chatted about her love for the band including seeing the band live for 23 times, her walk down the memory lane with O...

I really enjoyed "nerding out" with Louis Yu  about video games and storytelling in this episode. Louis Yu is a data storyteller, a Tableau Public Ambassador as well as one of the co-founders of Games Night Viz, a datafam community project. Join us as we chat about RPGs, empathy games, representation and diversity in games and  many more.  You can learn more about him here as well as his...

Listen to my conversation with Ben Buckland, a writer, mountain climbing enthusiast, an award winning photographer and a dear friend who trekked across Switzerland with only locally hand drawn maps to guide him. Now, that's a proper adventure. Hope you will enjoy my first episode of the Storytellers! Read more about his journey in The New York Times and immerse in the beautiful photos he took...