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storytelling with data podcast: #82 everyday design & dataviz
What do doors, wrapping paper, and speed bumps have in common? In this episode, Cole uncovers how the design of everyday objects can inspire better graphs and slides. Through relatable stories and practical takeaways, discover how thoughtful design can transform confusion into clarity and create moments of delight for your audience.
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storytelling with data podcast: #81 How to Make Math Magical for Kids: Cole & Jon Orr from Make Math Moments
In this episode, Cole teams up with Jon Orr, co-founder of Make Math Moments, for an inspiring discussion on how to transform math education for young learners. They dive into Cole's new book, Daphne Draws Data, and explore how storytelling and visual data can empower children to approach math with curiosity and confidence. Cole and Jon share personal stories and professional insights on why sparking interest in math early is crucial. They also provide practical advice on integrating data visualization into classroom activities to make math both meaningful and engaging for kids. Whether you're an educator, parent, or data enthusiast, this episode offers a fresh perspective on teaching math in a way that sticks. Listening time 24:41 | related links: Related Links: Daphne Draws Data Official Site Register for the Make Math Moments Virtual Conference (Nov. 15-17) Make Math Moments That Matter Podcast Join our Daphne Draws Data Educator Community
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storytelling with data podcast: #80 Inspiring The Next Generation - Daphne Draws Data
In this special episode, Cole unveils her new children's book, "Daphne Draws Data," a vibrant adventure aimed at making data, numbers and graphs accessible to young minds. Inspired by her own children's curiosity, Cole discusses the importance of introducing data literacy early through storytelling, illustrated by the talented John Skewes. Join Cole as she shares insights into creating the book, its enchanting characters, and how Daphne the dragon helps her friends solve problems using data. Discover how you can help ignite a passion for data in the next generation and hear a sample of the audio book! Related Links: Daphne Draws Data Official Site Order on Amazon Listen to the Audiobook Daphne Draws Data Resources for Parents Sign up for the Daphne Mailing List Follow Daphne on Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest
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storytelling with data podcast: #79 Recast: Cole & EXP Milwaukee
Cole sits down with Steve Glynn in an episode recorded for the Experience Milwaukee podcast that we’ve recast here. Tune in to hear about Cole’s path, books, and…scotch?! The pair dive into Cole’s new children’s book, Daphne Draws Data: A storytelling with data adventure, talk about life in Wisconsin, and more. Listening time 23:45 | related links: Order Cole’s new book! Experience Milwaukee podcast Book: storytelling with data: a data visualization guide for business professionals Book: storytelling with data: let’s practice! Book: storytelling with you: plan, create, and deliver a stellar presentation Upcoming events: DaphneDrawsData.com/events Upcoming masterclass & more: storytellingwithdata.com/workshops
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storytelling with data podcast: #78 Visualize This with Nathan Yau
Join Cole as she chats with Nathan Yau, founder of FlowingData and author of Visualize This and Data Points. Nathan shares his journey from grad school at UCLA to becoming a renowned figure in data visualization. They discuss the evolution of his work, the inception of FlowingData, and the impact of his books on the field. Dive deep into the creative process behind visualizing data, the importance of asking questions, and the iterative nature of both data analysis and visualization. Listening time 51:25 | related links: Follow Nathan: flowingdata.com | LinkedIn | Twitter Buy Nathan’s new book! Visualize This, 2nd edition Book: Exploratory Data Analysis (Tukey) Interactive visual: How Americans Spend Their Day Blog post: How You Will Die Blog post: Ebb and Flow of Box Office Receipts (steam graph) Online to do list: Remember The Milk
Rid your world of ineffective graphs and mediocre presentations, one exploding 3D pie chart at a time! The storytelling with data podcast from bestselling author, speaker and workshop guru, Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic covers topics related to data storytelling, better presentations, and all things data viz.