Cultivating Community and Belonging Through Intentional Care
How to find belonging (w/ Hanif Abdurraqib)
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Books
- "A Fortune for Your Disaster" by Hanif Abdurraqib - A collection of poems that sets the tone for the episode, with a specific poem, "It is once again the summer of my discontent," being read.
- "There's Always This Year" by Hanif Abdurraqib - Mentioned as his most recent book, with more publications coming out.
Videos & Documentaries
- TED's YouTube channel - Where the video series accompanying this podcast episode can be watched.
Research & Studies
- An IDC study - Mentioned in relation to Vanta, stating that Vanta customers slash over 500,000 a year in costs and are three times more productive.
People Mentioned
- Hanif Abdurraqib (Poet, MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, Writer) - The guest of the episode, discussed for his work on belonging, community, and his connection to Columbus, Ohio.
- Amina Robinson (Visual Artist) - Described as Columbus's and potentially Ohio's greatest artist, who used found materials to create art and teach children about their neighborhood.
- Brett (Musician, worked at Two Dollar Radio) - Mentioned for his role in connecting Hanif Abdurraqib with Two Dollar Radio, which published his essay collection, and for being in the band "Emily and the Complexes."
- Elijah (Musician, works on his own music) - A musician and friend of Hanif Abdurraqib at Spoonful Records, who offers music recommendations.
- Chris Duffy (Host) - Host of the podcast "How to Be a Better Human" and author of "Humor Me."
Organizations & Institutions
- Capital One - Mentioned as a sponsor, highlighting their AI technology, "Chat Concierge," for car shopping.
- Vanta - Mentioned as a sponsor, a company that helps businesses achieve compliance and trust management.
- TED - The organization producing the podcast and its associated video series.
- HighBridge Audio - Provided the audiobook sample for "A Fortune for Your Disaster."
- PRX - The team involved in producing the podcast.
- The New Yorker - Mentioned as having fact-checked many of Hanif Abdurraqib's essays.
- King Arts Complex - Where Amina Robinson worked and taught children.
Courses & Educational Resources
- MasterClass - Mentioned as a sponsor, offering classes from world-class instructors on various topics, including generative AI, relationships, and habits.
Websites & Online Resources
- Vanta.com/tedaudio - Website for Vanta, offering a free demo.
- Monarch.com - Website for Monarch, a personal finance tool.
- Masterclass.com/betterhuman - Website for MasterClass, offering current holiday offers.
- BetterHelp.com/human - Website for BetterHelp, an online therapy platform.
- Abdurraqib.com - Website for Hanif Abdurraqib's writing and upcoming publications.
- Chrisduffycomedy.com - Website for Chris Duffy's book and other projects.
- Ollie.com/tedtalks - Website for Ollie, a fresh dog food service.
- ChooseVA.gov - Website for VA care, highlighting its quality and cost-effectiveness for veterans.
- Siemens - Mentioned for AI automation in business efficiency.
- ServiceNow.com - Website for ServiceNow, a platform for AI and business workflows.
- Moshlife.com/pod20 - Website for Mosh, a protein bar company.
Other Resources
- Spoonful Records (Columbus, Ohio) - Hanif Abdurraqib's favorite record shop in Columbus, where the interview was recorded.
- The Basement - A venue where Hanif Abdurraqib's friends' bands used to play.
- Two Dollar Radio - A publisher that released Hanif Abdurraqib's essay collection.
- Capital One's Chat Concierge - An AI deployed by Capital One for car shopping.
- Vanta's Trust Management Platform - A platform for compliance and security.
- Ollie - Fresh, human-grade dog meals.
- VA Care - Healthcare system for veterans.
- Mosh Protein Bars - Protein bars for brain health.