I recently had an amazing time attending Gaydio Academy’s Introduction to Radio and Podcasting course, where I got a real insight into the exciting world of radio and broadcasting. It was a brilliant opportunity to hear from industry professionals such as Lee Barnes, Emma Goswell, and others, who shared their experiences, advice, and journeys within the media industry.

Throughout the course, I learned about a wide range of topics including broadcast technology, media law, news broadcasting, business in media, and music production. One of the highlights was getting hands-on experience in the studio — from writing scripts and improvising on mic to taking part in live-style recordings. The course was inspiring, informative, and a lot of fun!

I’m visiting and interviewing vintage collectors, antiques businesses, and restorationists to explore the stories behind objects that carry memory, culture, and craft. So far, I’ve spoken with Seiya, shopkeeper of Nouen, whose collection spans vintage and pre-loved clothing, Japanese products, books, and folk records. Seiya curates with a personal and global sensibility—Japanese interpretations of American psychedelic rock shirts sit alongside Guatemalan prints and symbolic kendo wear—creating a shop that acts as a portal into both Japanese culture and the minds of collectors. I’ve also met Duncan and Jeff, directors of Antiques Conservation Ltd, who bring their Fine Art training to restoring European, British, and Asian antiques, from Ming dynasty vases to Art Deco installations. Their workshop is a mix of studio, archive, and hands-on experimentation, where objects are meticulously mended, cleaned, and brought back to life. Together, these conversations are shaping a project that reveals how antiques and vintage objects preserve history, craftsmanship, and personal memory. 

Ananya and I have been working together to start a feminist art workshop, creating a space where people can explore creativity through a feminist lens and share ideas in a supportive, inclusive environment. Last week, we successfully held our very first workshop, which felt like a really exciting and meaningful milestone for us.

The session brought people together to experiment with different artistic approaches, discuss themes around identity, gender, and self-expression, and use art as a tool for conversation and reflection. It was inspiring to see everyone engage so openly, support one another’s work, and contribute their own perspectives. The positive energy, creativity, and sense of community made the workshop a great start, and we’re excited to continue developing the project and hosting more sessions in the future.

Thank you to The Hour of the Star and Anne Carson’s A Brief History of Skywriting for helping me navigate a prolonged period of unemployment and stagnancy after graduating. During this time, stillness became unavoidable, and with it came an intensified mode of observation—at once awe-inducing and unsettling. Reading and writing offered a way to remain present without needing to act, sharpening my attention to clouds, fields, insects, sound, texture, and the sense that space is never truly empty.

These summaries emerged from a period shaped by burnout, isolation, and existential unease, informed by a broader reading around alienation and heightened perception (including Sartre and Letters Against the Firmament), and later echoed in my interest in spatial thinking such as Philip Beesley’s work. What began as stagnation became a practice of attention, and ultimately, a source of gratitude—towards literature, art, and the clarity that comes from being forced to slow down.