Miriam Davoudvandi

Self-employed

Journalist, Author, Presenter

Miriam Davoudvandi - Photo: Daniel Nguyen — Photo: Daniel Nguyen

Miriam Davoudvandi is a freelance journalist, presenter and author. She began her career writing about rap and was later editor-in-chief of a hip-hop magazine. Today, she writes about pop culture, politics and the psyche and hosts the WDR podcast "Danke, gut". Her non-fiction book "Das können wir uns nicht leisten" about poverty in Germany was published in 2026.

Programm

Apr29.

Many Roles, One Voice & the Courage to Be Creatively Complex

Miriam Davoudvandi moves between music, media and literature – and combines pop-cultural perspectives with social issues. In this interview, she provides insights into her journey through different areas of the creative industries and reflects on what it is like to position yourself beyond clear role models. It is about hurdles and room for manoeuvre as well as the power of hybrid identities. It also looks to the future: What changes will artificial intelligence bring – and how can creative professionals play an active role in shaping change?

09:45–10:05h

Miriam Davoudvandi

Self-employed

Programm

Many Roles, One Voice & the Courage to Be Creatively Complex

Format: Interview

Stage: K6