Conversation Piece Podcast

Lillian Barkes, co-founder and CEO of Listen to Our Future, joins Patrick to talk about community, creativity, and connection in Indianapolis — from the need for more third spaces to why downtown’s corners deserve a friendly competition.

Learn more about Listen to Our Future: https://listentoourfuture.com
Learn more about La Parada Restaurant: https://www.laparadaindy.com/
Learn more about the Indy Cultural Trail: https://indyculturaltrail.org

The People's Perspectives on Indy is a series of short interviews with people around the city about their perspectives on Indianapolis.

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Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong
Filmed by: Mike Lee Productions + Apicem Studios

  • (00:00) - – Meet Lillian Barkes: Founder of Listen to Our Future
  • (00:33) - – What makes Indianapolis special
  • (00:48) - – Building bridges between communities
  • (01:40) - – The need for more third spaces
  • (02:21) - – Misconceptions about downtown Indy
  • (03:06) - – Exploring Indy’s Cultural Trail
  • (03:24) - – Favorite local spot: La Parada
  • (04:04) - – Lillian’s idea: “Battle of the Corners”
  • (04:43) - – About Listen to Our Future and how to support

What is Conversation Piece Podcast?

Your place to discover the untold stories of Indianapolis through the perspectives of all its incredible people.