Thank you for kindly agreeing to an interview. You were selected because your work has demonstrated your commitment and interest in evolving conversations about sustainable development and I am really excited to have the opportunity to pick your brain!
8 Takes with Adjoa Kittoe
About:
This original series by Not So Secret Studio aims to dive deep into creative ideas that encourage the practical, ethical, and profitable transition to sustainable systems and offer readers a fresh perspective on the world that is changing before our eyes. We want to help redefine the way people perceive and participate in the sustainability revolution, and I am so excited about the perspective you bring to this topic.
Instructions:
Below you will find an overview of the questions, and a typeform where you can submit your answers. Though you can work directly from the form, if you leave this page, your answers may not be saved. You can alternatively copy and paste the questions into your favorite documentation tool like Apple’s Pages, Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
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Questions:
Introductory Questions
Please confirm your name, as you’d like it published.
Where are you from?
Tell me about yourself!
What email can I use to contact you?
What is your phone number?
Interview Questions
How do you define sustainability in the context of farming; and how does the circular economy come into play?
What sustainable farming practices have you implemented or witnessed that you think are particularly impactful?
What innovations or technologies do you see shaping the future of farming, especially within the context of sustainable agriculture?
Can you share your vision for the intersection of culinary arts and sustainable agriculture?
How can businesses in the culinary and farming industries incorporate more sustainable practices and support the vision of a greener future? Do you think it can ever be profitable?
If you could reimagine the current agricultural landscape from a sustainability perspective, what would it look like in your ideal scenario? + How might this reimagined landscape benefit local communities and the environment?
What has been the most rewarding aspect of your work? What makes that rewarding and how can young individuals who aspire to make a difference in sustainable farming, culinary arts, or food sustainability find that feeling?
The Change-Maker's Choice Question
Please choose one of the following questions to answer as your 8th take.
Can you share some historical insights about farming practices in black communities and their relevance to today's sustainability efforts?
How do you envision the role of urban farming and community gardens in the future?
What are some of the potential societal benefits of a more sustainable and equitable food system, especially for marginalized communities?
What are some of the challenges you've faced on your journey, and how have you overcome them?
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Infinity Pool Question: What has been a full circle moment for you lately in your work?
You also will be given an opportunity to share any links to your work or references.