The Importance of Authentic Connection in a Digital Age

In this episode, entrepreneur and mental health advocate George Taktak  delves into his drive for creating opportunities for connection, stemming from his experiences growing up in London and his Lebanese cultural roots. He discusses the limitations of social media in fostering real community and explores how his initiatives, like the How Mental platform and the Lifing app, aim to facilitate genuine emotional connection and support, particularly for young people. The conversation also highlights the challenges posed by profit-driven corporate narratives and the need for systemic change towards a more connected and supportive society.

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Kindred is a purpose-led community space in Hammersmith, London, that blends coworking, a lively cultural programme, private-hire spaces and its kitchen-bar, Cellar, to make real-world connection easy and fun. Find out more by visiting www.wearekindred.com

This podcast is produced by Adrian Bradley