This week I've been chatting with the fascinating Naomi Miller, Acting Director at Bristol Ideas  - organisers of inspiring talks and debates which shine a light a light on diverse issues in the city. Bristol Ideas runs events throughout the year, including Festival of the Future City in October, and the Festival of Economics in November.   Join me as I talk to Naomi about how Bristol Ideas is working with Visit West on this year's Bristol 650 celebrations, commemorating all things Bristol and telling the stories of its people, what they’ve done, where they’ve come from and where the city is going. We also discussed the evolution of Bristol Ideas over the years, the most valuable thing Naomi has learned about leadership, and some big anniversaries coming to the city in the coming months. It was interesting to find out how Naomi ended up in Bristol and how her career in museums was inspired by an experience in London’s V&A Museum. She talks about her love of Bath and how if she’s not talking about food, she's eating it, so she has quite a few favourites to recommend.   Naomi is a passionate champion of diverse voices and stories in the city, and there's plenty of food for thought on how we get thought leaders and idea makers to engage with the public, and vice versa. I hope you enjoy the episode. Naomi favourites  Most memorable experience:  Shrouds of the Somme at Bristol Cathedral Places to eat: Chai Walla Chez Dominique The Oyster Shell  Find Naomi at @naomibmiller Find out more about Bristol Ideas Twitter: @BristolIdeas Instagram: @Bristolideas  Mentions in the show Bristol 650 If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe and review, it really helps other people to see it.     Find out more about the Elves of the Visitor economy here. Instagram LinkedIn For more about me, Kelly Ballard, head to my website or connect with me on LinkedIn. With thanks to sponsors Plate restaurant in Bath. Plate are offering 20% off their food bill if you follow their Instagram account and DM them the word: ELVES. NB Blackout dates apply to the discount.