The E36 Podcast
Conversations on cultural intelligence, creative strategy, and the art of leading with clarity in a shifting world. For cultural workers, communications professionals, and creatives who want to think more precisely about the work they do and why it matters. Each episode moves between the signals shaping our world and the practical intelligence needed to navigate them: the role of culture in institutions, the evolving demands of creative economies, the frameworks that turn perspective into practice. Sometimes it is a conversation. Sometimes it is a direct transmission from twenty years of doing this work. The E36 Podcast is not about trends. It is about developing the kind of thinking that makes you better at your work, no matter where you are or what you are building. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.
Episodes
In this first video recorded episode of the E36 Podcast (now available on YouTube), Ayofemi Kirby sits down with Caribbean-American creative director and multimedia artist Laura Alston—a longtime E36 collaborator whose work consistently lands with clarity, beauty, and cultural precision.
Together, they explore what it means to practice slow culture in a world obsessed with speed, sameness, and the algorithm. Laura shares her journey...
It’s been a while since the last episode, and a lot has happened. This summer, I opened Galerie36, a contemporary art gallery and creative space in Dakar, Senegal. But today’s episode isn’t about that—it’s about a rediscovery.
While searching for the syllabus to one of my favorite graduate school classes—Communications Theory with Dr. Rhonda Zaharna at American University—I came across an old email to myself with the subject line gr...
In this episode, Ayofemi sits down with cultural strategist and leader Kemi Ilesanmi, founder of KGI Projects, for a timely and layered conversation on creative leadership, transformation, and the power of African diasporic futures. Originally recorded in February 2025, but even more resonant today, this dialogue explores what it means to hold space for artists, communities, and institutions in a moment of deep flux.
Together, they ...
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 future, even in times of upheaval. You’ll also d...
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 could unintentionally trigger more authentic, lasting inclusion.
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, inspire communities, and amplify impact.
Join us as we u...
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