Reflect Rethink Reboot

From TEDxBristol, a podcast about not just surviving, but thriving in uncertain times. How do we unpick the things that don't work, modify our brief, steady our focus and create positive change in a world of constant flux? Focusing in on our community of Bristol and the South West of England, this podcast showcases breakthrough thinking, smart innovation and inspiring people. Meet those who are pushing the boundaries in this moment of global uncertainty, polarised opinion and political upheaval. TEDxBristol is part of the global TED.com community - sharing ideas worth spreading around the world.

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Episodes

Speaker Stories pt 3: Drew Benvie

The last of three special episodes where we introduce some of the speakers who’ll be taking to the stage at this year’s event on November 17th at Bristol Old Vic. We wanted to share their story and the inspiration behind their idea as well as giving you a behind the scenes look at the journey to that famous red circle for a TEDxBristol speaker. Becky Walsh meets speaker Drew Benvie who is on a mission to save social media. Drew's online life started way before social media even existed. Drew tel...

Nov 04, 2019•25 min•Ep. 6

Speaker Stories pt 2: Aisha Thomas

The second of three special episodes where we introduce some of the speakers who’ll be taking to the stage at this year’s event on November 17th at Bristol Old Vic. We wanted to share their story and the inspiration behind their idea as well as giving you a behind the scenes look at the journey to that famous red circle for a TEDxBristol speaker. Becky Walsh meets speaker Aisha Thomas as well as shining a light on the process that each and every one of our speakers goes through once they’ve been...

Oct 28, 2019•29 min•Ep. 5

Speaker Stories pt 1: Chloe Ball-Hopkins

The first of three special episodes where we introduce some of the speakers who’ll be taking to the stage at this year’s event on November 17th at Bristol Old Vic. We wanted to share their story and the inspiration behind their idea as well as giving you a behind the scenes look at the journey to that famous red circle for a TEDxBristol speaker. Becky Walsh meets speaker Chloe Ball-Hopkins as well as finding out what makes an idea worth sharing on a TEDxBristol stage. Chloe Ball-Hopkins is a fre...

Oct 21, 2019•24 min•Ep. 4

The Future of Food

Our attitudes to food consumption and food production are at odds with the impact that they’re having on the environment. How can we make sure that we’re able to feed an ever-growing population in a world with a changing climate, shifting seasons and huge inequality? In this episode we take a look at the issues we face, both as a planet and as a society and meet the change-makers in our community of Bristol and South West UK, who are pushing the boundaries and helping to create a more positive f...

Aug 08, 2019•27 min•Ep. 3

Bristol - Startup City

We’re now in the fourth industrial revolution, a fast-paced world where technology has the ability to create a better world for all of us, and so those behind it have a great responsibility! In this episode we take a look at our home town's vibrant tech startup scene, meeting some of the founders and startups who are helping Bristol and the south west of England compete on the world stage. What makes Bristol and the south west of England such a special place when it comes to tech startups and wh...

Jul 10, 2019•28 min•Ep. 2

What Makes a Man?

What does it mean to be a man in 2019 and how can our relationships with masculinity help to shape gender equality? This episode is supported by Opus Talent Solutions. This is Daniel's story about how he has ploughed a lifetime of personal experiences into a mission to help men discover their true identities, break down barriers and progress gender equality. In 2018, former TEDxBristol speaker Daniel Edmund launched The Male Room an initiative to help men further their careers in the creative se...

May 05, 2019•27 min•Ep. 1

Introducing... Reflect Rethink Reboot

How do we unpick the things that don't work, modify our brief, steady our focus and create positive change in a world of constant flux? Introducing a new podcast, which meets the changemakers, pushing the boundaries in this moment of global uncertainty, polarised opinion and political upheaval.

Apr 29, 2019•1 min

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