Can I interview you for my dissertation research?
The future of work for historically marginalized creatives.
I mentioned in last Monday’s edition of From Holley, With Love that I’m officially in dissertation mode! I'm finishing up an MSc programme at Royal Holloway, University of London called Global Futures: Culture and Creativity, and I’m focusing my research on the future of work for historically marginalized creative professionals.
Case studies and firsthand experience continue to reveal how our labor — intellectual, creative, emotional, and otherwise — plays a huge role in shaping culture and fueling the global economy, often at the expense of our well-being and growth.
I know that a more holistic, humane approach to work is available to us and I find myself insatiably curious about how we might arrive there. Arrive in a moment where work — both the noun and verb — is perhaps synonymous with sacred portal; one that enables us to live rich, fulfilling lives, grow into our best selves, and profoundly contribute to the world(s) around us.
So, I’m deep diving into the work experiences of historically marginalized creative professionals to highlight what’s working, what’s not, what’s possible and what systems and conditions are necessary to make it so. This month I’m facilitating community research forums and am looking for volunteers to interview through group discussions on:
Tuesday, July 20 at 12pm EST
Wednesday, July 21 at 3pm EST
Thursday, July 22 at 6pm EST
Saturday, July 24 at 9am EST
If you’re between the ages of 25 - 55* and identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of color or QTPOC, I would love to learn about your career journey thus far, your personal and professional development experiences and barriers along the way, and what support you need most as your career journey expands.
To join a forum, click here to register. And if you have any questions about participation, feel free to comment on this post or reach out to me via my school email.
Thank you for considering 🤲🏾❤️!
HMKM
*Edit: Since this was originally posted, I have expanded my research age group from 40 to 55.