Narrative Shift
Natasha Tony, a preeminent coach and facilitator in the creative sector, uncovers the transformative stories behind the scenes in arts and entertainment. Guided by Natasha's intersectional lens and decades of experience, industry changemakers share stories of overcoming adversity, finding community, and nurturing deeper self-understanding. In season one, Natasha sits down with creative professionals to investigate the social impact of great storytelling.
Sponsored by Elevate Inclusion Strategies.
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Podcast page:
https://elevate-inclusion.com/podcast/
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- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 12
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Episode 6: The Pond Squad: Mimi Dejene, Aden Abebe, Amber Clarke & Darion Trotman
In the season finale of Narrative Shift, Natasha sits down with the “Pond Squad” — Mimi Dejene, Aden Abebe, Amber Clarke, and Darion Trotman — four Black creatives who first connected at the Black Fu…
Episode 5: Building a Sanctuary with Clinton Cuddington and Jon Reed
In this episode of Narrative Shift, Natasha connects with longtime friend and Principal of Measured Architecture, Clint Cuddington, and his design partner Jon Reed to talk about the early stages of E…
Episode 4: Affinity with Khari Wendell McClelland and Dawn Pemberton
Rest as resistance. Music as medicine.
In this episode of Narrative Shift, award-winning musician Khari Wendell McClelland and multiple Juno-nominated soul vocalist Dawn Pemberton join host Natasha To…
Episode 3: Histories of Community Care with Elmer Dixon
How do we build community through care, creativity, and shared responsibility? Elmer Dixon reflects on his life before, during, and after co-founding the Seattle chapter of the Black Panther Party. D…
Episode 2: Taking the Leap with Jodie Tonita
Natasha Tony speaks with Coach and Impact Strategist Jodie Tonita about moving from uncertainty to vision. Together, they explore the leap behind Elevate House and how a deep connection with nature, …
Episode 1: Elevate House: Past, Present & Future with Kaisha Brown
In its second season, Narrative Shift, hosted by Natasha Tony, chronicles the creation of Elevate House, a retreat space Natasha is building on Salt Spring Island. Kicking off with a conversation bet…
Episode 6: Floyd Kane, Follow Your True Calling
After a long period as a lawyer, Floyd Kane actualized his true calling to become the writer and producer he'd always wanted to be. In this episode, Floyd, creator of the acclaimed Diggstown series, …
Episode 5: Ella Cooper, The Joy of Creation!
Get ready to be inspired by Ella Cooper, award-winning filmmaker, photographer, community builder, and founder of ground-breaking Black Women Film! Canada. In this beautiful conversation with Natasha…
Episode 4: Prem Gill, A Leader for Change
A trip to the UK in the early 1990s profoundly affected Prem Gill’s understanding of the power of storytelling and how it can shape and change identity. Since then, through her past work creating and…
Episode 3: Palexelsiya (Lorelei) Williams and Julia Taffe: Choreographing Change
Ten years ago, Indigenous activist Palexelsiya (Lorelei) Williams felt a deep calling to create a dance to honour Canada’s missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirited people. That …
Episode 2: Donald L. Sparks, Legendary Assistant Director
Natasha’s conversation with legendary Assistant Director Donald L. Sparks is a masterclass on how to be an inclusive leader. Don is a filmmaker who understands the value of respect, building trust, e…
Episode 1: Lillian E. Benson, A Film Editor's Reflections
From an early age, Emmy-nominated Lillian E. Benson has been an acute observer of people and her surroundings. She brings that quality, and many others, to her remarkable work as an acclaimed film ed…