Kimball International’s podcast, Alternative Design, released a special two-part episode titled “Crafting Culture & Belonging”. Both episodes explore how the ideas of craft, community, and culture can elevate our sense of belonging in the workplace.

Part 1 dives into the world of craft beer and its profound influence on community building and work culture. It gives listeners an inside look into how microbreweries impact local communities today and throughout history. Guests include Dayne Bartscht, Founder and Managing Partner of the microbrewery Ferndale Project, and Colleen Myles, a political ecologist and beer geography expert.

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Take a deeper dive into Ferndale Project’s journey to discover their culture in Part 2. This podcast gives listeners a sneak peek into Kimball International’s latest research study on Creating Places to Belong®, with guest Ari Peralta, Harvard Neuroscientist and Founding Partner at Arigami.

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Both episodes of the Alternative Design podcast can be accessed through podcast apps, including Spotify, Apple iTunes, and Google Podcasts.