Beyond the Page: Ope Oduwole of Floor Mag on Tech, Publishing & Community building - ep 17
In this episode of Talking Tech with Creatives, I sit with Ope Oduwole, Editor-in-Chief of Floor Magazine, to explore the intersection of creativity, technology, and community-building. The conversation kicks off with a discussion on the UK government’s current AI consultations and the potential impact on creatives. Ope shares his journey in launching Floor Magazine, a platform dedicated to uplifting Black creatives across various art forms. We dive into the role of AI in journalism, how technology is shaping diversity in publishing, and the significance of fostering creative communities both online and in-person. Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Welcome to Talking Tech with Creatives 01:15 – AI policies and government consultation updates 04:02 – Autonomous vehicles in Cambridge 06:20 – Introducing Ope Oduwole and Flow Magazine 08:01 – The power of community for writers 18:14 – How technology is reshaping publishing 31:02 – Discovering and amplifying Black literature 32:00 – The influence of James Baldwin 35:08 – Building an engaged magazine audience 37:13 – Challenges and rewards of independent publishing 43:37 – Future plans and creative collaborations 48:13 – Balancing creativity, leadership, and life 51:13 – Advice for aspiring creatives 54:19 – Closing thoughts and where to connect Join us for an insightful conversation on the evolving landscape of creativity and publishing in the digital age. Corrections This is episode 17. I keep getting my episode numbers wrong ah ah! For the UK consultation it is Technology companies and not just startups. Follow links TALKING TECH WITH CREATIVES PODCAST Website: talkingtechwithcreatives.com Instagram, YouTube, Facebook @talkingtechwithcreatives FLOOR MAG All Social Media platforms @thefloormag Website: thefloormag.com ISSN 2978-8307