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
Episode 1: Ben Buckland - The One Who Trekked Across Switzerland with Locally Hand-drawn Maps
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.
And the data viz I created about his journey here.