The Storytellers
Join me, Shazeera Zawawi as we embark on a fascinating journey with a diverse cast of storytellers ; from authors to social activists and documentary filmmakers to data artists. In each episode, we dive into their unique crafts, exploring their thoughts and approaches that make a compelling narrative, regardless of the medium.
How does a playwright build tension that we can apply to a dynamic dashboard? What can a photographer teach us about highlighting key insights in a complex dataset? How does a musician's use of rhythm inform the pacing of a data-driven presentation?
Through insightful interviews, practical takeaways, and a spirit of curious inquiry, The Storytellers aim to inspire and equip you to transform raw data into impactful, memorable, and human-centered stories. Whether you're a data professional looking to elevate your visualizations, a creative seeking new perspectives, or simply someone who appreciates a good story, this podcast is for you.
The Storytellers
Latest Episodes
The Basel Art Summer Camp 2026 Pt.2 : Artists Who Brought Joy, Nostalgia and Birds to Their Work
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 discu...
The Basel Art Summer Camp 2026 Pt.1 : The Ladies Who Want to Make Art Affordable & Accessible
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 visi...
S2E5: The Partners in Data That Turn Numbers into Fairytales
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 ...
S2E4:Laura Howe -The One Who Rewrote Divorce Endings
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,...