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.
Episodes
11 episodes
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,...
S2E3: Maxene Graze - The One Who Made Kimchi Sings
"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 visu...
S2E2: Kevin Wee - The One Who Will be in the Iron Viz Final Battle
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
S2E1 : Sophie Sparks - The One Who Humanise Data Through Art and Storytelling
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 d...
Episode 7: Brianne Mariasamy - The One Who Blooms After a Heartbreak
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 challen...
Episode 6: Arshi Saleh - The One Who Visualise Data With A Big Heart
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 start...
Episode 5: Elliott Fery and Frederic Fery - How Cycling and Data Can Drive Change
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 ...
Episode 4: Dina Zaman - The One Who Inspired Me to Write
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
Episode 3: Laura Canali - The One Who Watched Oasis in Concert for 23 Times
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...
Episode 2: Louis Yu - The One Who Played 600 Video Games
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...
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. ...