The E36 Podcast
Hosted by cultural strategist and creative entrepreneur Ayofemi Kirby, The E36 Podcast explores how ideas, institutions, and individuals shape culture—and how culture, in turn, shapes us. From creative leadership and communication strategy to the shifting signals transforming our cultural landscape, The E36 Podcast offers a new lens for seeing, thinking, and creating with purpose.
Podcasting since 2025 • 6 episodes
The E36 Podcast
Latest Episodes
Slow Culture, Sharp Design with Creative Director Laura Alston
In this first video recorded episode of the E36 Podcast (now available on YouTube), Ayofemi Kirby sits down with Caribbean-American creative director and multimedia artist Laura Alston—a...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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42:16
Perspective: What I Said Then, What I Know Now
It’s been a while since the last episode, and a lot has happened. This summer, I opened Galerie36, a contemporary art gallery and creative space in Dakar, Senegal. But today’s episode isn’t about that—it...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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10:46
Holding Space for the Cultural Shift: A Conversation with Kemi Ilesanmi
In this episode, Ayofemi sits down with cultural strategist and leader Kemi Ilesanmi, founder of KGI Projects, for a timely and layered conversation on c...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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58:20
Perspective: Creativity (Not Change) is the Only Constant
In this episode of The E36 Podcast, host Ayofemi Kirby, Chief Strategist of ElevenThirtySix Strategies, dives into the concept that creativity, rather than change, is life’s true constant.&...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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8:53
Perspective: The Silver Lining of Trump's DEI Crackdown
In this episode, we tackle Trump’s proposed crackdown on DEI programs—a move that’s sparking heated debate for its impact on workplace culture and marginalized communities. We discuss the pitfalls of superficial “box-checking” approaches to div...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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7:55