Episode 28: "One Year On" - Reflecting on and celebrating a year of Talking Transformation

Talking Transformation

It’s been over a year since the launch of the Talking Transformation Podcast, and to celebrate the first anniversary, we’ve taken a moment to reflect on how far we have come and where we want to go!

In this episode host, Pete Ahmad, is in the hot seat, where he shares some of his insights from the past 12 months. We get to know the man ordinarily behind the mic and learn about his journey as a planner.

We also find out what catalysed the creation of the podcast and how it has done in terms of achieving its aims. These aims have included: extending the South African urbanism and transformation discussion; creating inclusive conversations; and establishing an archive for various interest groups.

Pete reflects on some of the conversations that have surprised him, as a planner, the most along with the many valuable skills he has gained. We also introduce the newest Talking Transformation member, Amaal Salie, a UCT City and Regional Planning graduate and writer who joined the team recently to help behind the scenes. The show wraps up with a look at what is in store for the Talking Transformation podcast in the months and years to come. Be sure to tune in / download and share today!

Key Takeaways:

• Pete’s background; his frustrated start in planning, and where he is now.

• Some of the rewards and frustrations of being a planner in South Africa.

• The motivations for starting the Talking Transformation Podcast.

• Initial successes and how the show has yet to fulfil all the objectives.

• The major lessons that Pete has learned from creating the podcast.

• The most surprising episode and what Pete realised after this.

• Difficulties that come with collaboration in the planning space.

• Encouraging words for young graduates.

• Pete’s current academic pursuit and how the podcast inspired him to return to university.

• What’s on the horizon for Talking Transformation.

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Recorded October 6th 2020