#106: Being Curious, Creative Media, and Disneyland Rides with Damion Taylor
Damion Taylor has long been fascinated by the intersection of data and creativity, and he's used a unique skill set to create content for brands and media companies such as Warner Bros., NBC Universal, and Machinima.
Damion also created the Professional Confession podcast after experiencing the murder of Ahmaud Arbery and the Central Park Karen incident. The podcast features those conversations from people that aren't frequently told, from people of color, women, and queer individuals.
Additionally, we're diving into the joys of traveling and being curious about others, and we go down a wacky Disney rabbit hole.
You'll definitely learn lots from this episode, and I hope you tell someone — or maybe everyone — you know to check it out.
Highlights of our conversation
How Damian found himself in a career that bridges data and creativity and how he combines the two. (2:32)
The top projects Damion is working on, including an animated show and a project on the language of diversity. (4:10)
How approaching writing for an animated show differs from live-action shows. (6:36)
Why diversity is so important in media. (9:25)
One of the most surprising conversations Damion has had on his Professional Confession podcast. (18:10)
How we can more effectively have difficult conversations, and why it’s crucial to let people make mistakes. (21:08)
I drop a PSA about traveling, but there’s also some good stuff about being curious about others. (23:19)
The top three things you can do RIGHT NOW to make the world a better place. Plus a conversation about a ride that’s only at Disney World and not Disneyland. (30:52)
Where to find Damion Taylor
Learn more about Damion and Prometheus Digital Studio.
Check out Professional Confession.
Support Good People, Cool Things
Buy a copy of Kind, But Kind of Weird: Short Stories on Life's Relationships.
Pick up some merch at the shop.
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