Connected Canvas Podcast

In our inaugural episode, Soundwall CEO Aaron Cohen and I look back at 2014 as the "Year of the Selfie" and observe the psyche of the selfie-taker. How do selfies fit into the larger landscape of Internet-driven culture? Are we all just begging for attention? Do selfies indicate confidence or insecurity?  Featured on this episode are Sarah Phillips and Tom Eswein, two members of what The New York Times has dubbed the First Family of Instagram. Sarah (@food) and Tom (@realestate) discuss how Instagram and their combined 1.5 million followers have shaped the way they interact with the world.  Why You Should Listen: Because you either take selfies (publicly or secretly) or are confronted with them every day on social media. Time for some analysis... What You Will Hear:  00:14 - Introduction to Hosts, Aaron Cohen & Anna Akbari 00:38 - What is the Connected Canvas Podcast? 02:40 - “Look at Me” asks... Are we screaming for attentio