This first Messy Realities of Going Digital episode was supposed to be an origin story, but I got stuck in the tech (Rode Wireless GO II microphones) and decided to make the pod about that instead.

I’ve been asking people I know, and even some I don’t, about their frustrations with learning new technologies. This episode unfolded in response to the answers I received, specifically one response.

Join Janneke in conversation with Joey Salvalaggio, a professional musician, educator and storyteller. As Creative Director at BabuPress Joey creates meaningful educational experiences that engage audiences and performers.

Rainey Weber and Laura Cividino of the Carya String Quartet in Houston, Texas join Janneke to talk about transforming how they engage with their audiences, and bring Houston to the world.

Janneke announces Season 2: Learning in the Digital Age launching in January 2021.

Head of Data and IT at Communitech, Eric Bencina, joins Janneke to talk about how his organization has adapted to the new realities of collaborating over distance and transforming how they deliver programs and support to their community.

Creativity Facilitator and Founder of Blooming Caravan, Emma Rooney, joins Janneke to talk about using modern technologies to stay connected with seniors during the pandemic and Janneke announces an exciting event.

Peresa Jensen, Director , Community and In-Hospital Programs and Kelley Scadding, Director, Overnight Programs (Rainbow Lake) of Camp Ooch & Camp Trillium join Janneke to talk about the realities of taking camp virtual.

Imagine, your job is to help developmentally delayed children learn. You work with them at their schools, their homes. And then suddenly you can't. The kids can't afford to stop learning, so Ilene Pastor didn't stop either.

We talk with David Griffin, PhD, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Art and Chair of Research Ethics Board, OCAD University, Toronto about the challenges of teaching artists and creators in an online format.

Cam Couch, Chief Commercial Officer for Ethica, a Canadian tech start-up, joins Janneke on bricksTObytes to talk about the challenges of leading a growing team, driving innovation and maintaining operational efficiency after going digital-only in response to Covid-19.

In response to Covid-19, guest Casey Thomson of The Cheese Gallery (thecheesegallery.ca) in Thornbury, Ontario, takes her successful bricks and mortar business online.

We get real about the challenges, getting scrappy when things get hard and the silver linings of Casey's experience.

Feeling anxious about taking your business online? This episode is for you.

This year, celebrating the holidays is going to feel really different, so it’s the perfect time to get innovative about how to turn your traditional holiday experiences into digital ones.

And that’s why I’m SO excited to share this podcast with you.

In November I hosted a live event - I called Hacking the Holidays - to bring together 12 dynamic, experienced and innovative people to brainstorm how to use modern technologies to celebrate the holidays this season.