Meet Ethan Ward

At one point in his life Ethan Ward was homeless. Now he is a multi-award winning journalist, public speaker, and AI researcher.

Ethan is currently a Master of Science candidate in Human Computer Interaction at University College Dublin, focusing on responsible AI. As the founder of HEATDRAWN Media, he champions diverse, unapologetic voices and ideas on a range of social issues. His reporting has appeared in USA TODAY, LAist 89.3, and Capital & Main.

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Does your worst moment in life define you? How do you want to be remembered? How will history judge our response? Does the court of the public opinion matter?

These are some of the questions Ethan Ward poses in the {award winning} podcast series: Reputation. Reputation is the beliefs or opinions held about someone or something. But, it’s time we start exploring reputation in a different way. Starting with life on the streets. Having experience in homelessness, Ethan Ward {podcast host will bring a unexpected perspective to the podcast space.

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Reputation Branding

The creative made for this podcast challenges the viewer to think, but also resonates with the universal symbolism of what Reputation means.The mirror alludes to the idea that we should all look more inward before judging others.

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Housing Narrative Award (2023) / SoCal Journalism Award (2024) / 2nd Place, Best Limited Podcast Series / Finalist in the Race and Society Reporting Category