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Narrative Shift

Narrative Shift

Written by: Natasha Tony
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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.


Connect with Natasha on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.


Podcast page:

https://elevate-inclusion.com/podcast/

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Episodes
  • Episode 6: The Pond Squad: Mimi Dejene, Aden Abebe, Amber Clarke & Darion Trotman

    Episode 6: The Pond Squad: Mimi Dejene, Aden Abebe, Amber Clarke & Darion Trotman
    Aug 19 2025

    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 Futures Retreat. They reflect on retreat as rest, regeneration, and creative fuel, and share what it means to find belonging, freedom, and community in their work. Gathering with intention proves that rest isn’t a luxury, it’s a force for change.



    Show Notes

    https://www.elevate-inclusion.com/s2-e6-the-pond-squad


    Podcast page https://elevate-inclusion.com/podcast/

    Sponsored by Elevate Inclusion Strategies

    Connect with Natasha on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    46 mins
  • Episode 5: Building a Sanctuary with Clinton Cuddington and Jon Reed

    Episode 5: Building a Sanctuary with Clinton Cuddington and Jon Reed
    Aug 5 2025

    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 Elevate House—and where it's headed. They reflect on what it means to design with care, honour a site’s history, and co-create with trust. This conversation blends vulnerability with artistic process and offers a glimpse into what happens when personal history meets creative vision. It’s a love letter to friendship, place, and process.


    Show Notes

    https://www.elevate-inclusion.com/s2-e5-clinton-cuddington-jon-reed


    Podcast page https://elevate-inclusion.com/podcast/

    Sponsored by Elevate Inclusion Strategies

    Connect with Natasha on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    46 mins
  • Episode 4: Affinity with Khari Wendell McClelland and Dawn Pemberton

    Episode 4: Affinity with Khari Wendell McClelland and Dawn Pemberton
    Jul 22 2025

    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 Tony to support her in envisioning Elevate House—a retreat where creativity, belonging, and music have the power to inspire collective healing.


    Show Notes

    https://www.elevate-inclusion.com/s2-e4-khari-mcclelland-and-dawn-pemberton


    Podcast page https://elevate-inclusion.com/podcast/

    Sponsored by Elevate Inclusion Strategies

    Connect with Natasha on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    42 mins
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