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    The RE—CAP Show
    Rep Your City with Domo Wells

    The RE—CAP Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 52:28


    It's a big week in the WoSo world! Tobin and Christen discuss the nuances of Trinity Rodman's record-smashing deal with Washington Spirit, and the league's tricky high impact player rule. Then, CP and T chat with the Founder & Creative Director of Dead Dirt, Domo Wells about repping D.C. with the Spirit, her game-changing collection and partnership with the NWSL, and why curating a team's local style is imperative to success. Support immigrant communities and those impacted by ICE: Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) https://www.ilcm.org/  Unidos MN https://unidos-mn.org/ Immigrant Rapid Response Fund https://www.wfmn.org/funds/immigrant-rapid-response ACLU of Minnesota https://www.aclu-mn.org/  CAPI (Centre for Asian and Pacific Islanders) https://www.capiusa.org/  Call your representatives: ⁠https://5calls.org/⁠ For more on Dead Dirt's collection with the NWSL, head here: https://deaddirt.store/collections/nwsl-teams New episodes every week. Watch the video version of the show on YouTube. Sign up for our newsletter, The RE—SET:  https://re-website.com/pages/newsletter Follow RE: https://www.instagram.com/re__inc/ https://www.tiktok.com/@re__inc https://twitter.com/re__inc https://www.threads.net/@re__inc   Follow Tobin: https://www.instagram.com/tobinheath https://twitter.com/TobinHeath   Follow Christen: https://www.instagram.com/christenpress https://twitter.com/ChristenPress To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
    1248: Alec Bauer, Founder of Kitchen, Restaurant & Bar Specialists

    Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 114:47


    Alec Bauer joins the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on March 2nd, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Alec Bauer is the Principal and Creative Director of Kitchen, Restaurant & Bar Specialists (KRBS), a Burlington, Vermont-based foodservice design consultancy. A graduate of the New England Culinary Institute, he honed his skills as a chef in renowned kitchens like The Ryland Inn, Auberge du Soleil, Maison Blanche in Paris, and The Four Seasons San Francisco. Bauer transitioned to foodservice consulting and design in 2005, founding KRBS—initially from his San Francisco Bay Area garage—now headquartered at 36 Locust St. in Burlington, where he lives with his family and rescue coonhound, Beazy. Join RULibrary: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/RULibrary Join RULive: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/live Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/restaurantunstoppable Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/ Today's sponsors: - Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - Cerboni - Cerboni is an all-in-one financial solution for restaurants. Reliable tax preparation & Business incorporation. Seamless Payroll and compliance report. Strategic CFO Services That Drive Business Growth. Detailed, custom reporting for complete financial clarity. Dedicated support for restaurants & Multi-location businesses. End-to-end financial management under one roof. - US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore. - Guest contact info:  Website: https://www.krbspecialists.com/ Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

    In VOGUE: The 1990s
    Alessandro Michele Is Building On Valentino's Vision of Beauty

    In VOGUE: The 1990s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 40:24


    Last week, the fashion world lost a giant. Valentino Garavani, the Roman couturier who launched his label in 1960, died at 93. Alessandro Michele, the Creative Director of the maison, recalled Valentino as “almost a mythical figure.”Michele joined Nicole Phelps last year on The Run-Through for a formidable conversation about his new life chez Valentino, just ahead of his Haute Couture debut.  Michele previously spent 21 years at Gucci, the last eight as creative director, where his maximalist, egalitarian vision of beauty was culture-shifting.He talks about his approach to creativity, why he styles his own collections, how he seeks and keeps joy in the world, and why he thinks “fashion can build a better, dreamy place.”Plus, Paris Couture Week is in full swing! Nicole and Vogue's Senior Beauty Editor (and The Run-Through regular) Margaux Anbouba share on-the-ground dispatches. The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    Sustaining Creativity Podcast
    Creative Agility with Adelia Schleusz

    Sustaining Creativity Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 29:21


    Creativity through the Founder and Creative Director of What If LAB"There is simply being human.....innate creativity. And then we have to keep exercising the brain."Adelia C. Schleusz has always been a curious and creative to the core, with her eyes always on the horizon. This passion fueled her ‘curated' career journey, and years of professional experience in commercial design, arts, research, behavioral psychology and sensory design. Schleusz is the Founder of What If LAB, LLC and is a licensed and registered interior designer which provides creative consultancy and future foresight at the intersection of interior environments and experiences, strategy, and science.Schleusz is industry recognized as a highly creative leader delivering exceptional and award-winning commercial interior design and has received numerous accolades, including the Interior Design 2023 HiP award, celebrating the “most innovative people in the commercial design industry” and recently awarded the IIDA 2025 Kimball International Makers of a Better Future Fund.She leads creative direction and strategy at multiple scales of thinking. Her positive, energetic, and humble spirit is infectious creating a culture of curiosity, empowerment, and creative agility. She sees critical value of bringing together multifaceted thinkers, expertise, and multidimensional team members to be the engines of innovation.  The ‘what if' has always fascinated her throughout her life and career journey. This question provides fuel to her approach as she continues to break down silos and assumptions with systems and futures thinking in the design process.https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelia-c-schleusz-rid-ncidq-iida-195b116/https://whatif-lab.com/https://www.instagram.com/adeliapcs/Send us a text

    No Set Path
    The Lazy Creator Method: Jason Murray on Working Smarter, Not Harder

    No Set Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 46:39


    The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast
    TPM Episode 469: Cody Cirillo, Pro Skier, Creative Director

    The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 61:40


    Cody Cirillo started his ski career competing on the AFP pro circuit, but huge podiums weren't in Cody's future, graduating from USC magna cum laude all while transitioning his pro ski career from contests to adventure, was the path for Cody. And for the next decade, he's managed to pump out annual ski content, personal project style, while holding down a desk job as a creative director, these days for his longtime sponsor, Faction skis. On the podcast, we talk about Cody's Mongolia film project "150 Hours From Home" (it drops free online today) and Bobby Brown asks the Inappropriate Questions  Cody Cirillo Show Notes: 4:00: Mother Nature Ski Poles, Telluride, Breckenridge, skiing, Freeway Park, competing, and the Orage Masters 19:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 22:00: College, sponsors, travel stories, becoming a designer out of school while still being a seasonal pro skier, Candide, and The Honey House Bus 40:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 42:00: Film budgets, changing his ways in the mountains, is he a fitness guy, personal projects,  53:00: Inappropriate Questions with Bobby Brown

    The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook
    History of the Anno series with Creative Director Manuel Reinher

    The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 82:24


    Trent Kusters chats with Ubisoft Mainz Creative Director, Manuel Reinher. Together they discuss his extensive work in the Anno series and his path from the art team to direction; the creative and technical challenges of working in the historical strategy game genre; their approach to depicting the Roman Empire in the latest series release, Anno 117: Pax Romana; how a seemingly simple transition from square to hexagon tiles comes with massive ramifications in all parts of game design; and how they tackle accessibility without sacrificing complexity and depth. This episode is supported by Xsolla Episode Host: Trent Kusters Producers: Claudio Tapia and Josh Chu, The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving us a rating and review. Support the show and get all of our episodes early/ad-free: https://bit.ly/4kU34Lt Follow us: linktr.ee/AIAS Please consider supporting game dev students with: AIAS Foundation

    Inside The Firm
    Monday Morning Coffee with Vince Quinn

    Inside The Firm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 24:56


    Vince Quinn is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of SBX Productions, where he helps businesses launch impactful podcasts and use them to power their marketing. He also coaches podcasters to unlock their full hosting potential, drawing from his years as a nationally syndicated radio host and professional communicator.

    Adultish Whines
    Showing up to be your True & Authentic Self w/ The Naked Gal (REPLAY)

    Adultish Whines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 73:22


    Please enjoy this encore while your host takes a break between seasons. We love some good old fashioned girl talk right!? Actress and Creative Director, Simren Lalani, aka The Naked Gal, joins P on this episode and it really is the most inspiring, soul cleansing, motivating little chat. Don't follow what society tells you to do, it's ok to be vulnerable and wait – did Simren turn P into an astrology girlie!?   Follow the Pod: instagram.com/adultishwhines/Follow your Host: instagram.com/paige_crutcher/Follow Cinqo: instagram.com/cinqoyoung/Follow Simren Lalani: instagram.com/thenakedgal/Listen to The Naked Gal Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yn8yoS...Buy Adultish Merch: adultishwhines.comGo to https://betterhelp.com/adultish for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsoredGo to https://betterhelp.com/adultish for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored Use code AWCLUB at kingsofneon.com for 10% off a custom neon sign.

    So you need a video
    We're making a movie!

    So you need a video

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 7:52


    Guy Bauer shares why he stepped away from client work to make his first feature film - and how breaking big projects into small tasks makes the impossible doable.

    Backcountry Marketing
    Why "Brand" Has Lost Its Meaning

    Backcountry Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 30:56


    Every company has a brand, but very few have built one intentionally or with differentiation. We use the word "brand" interchangeably with "company," when in reality most companies have never done the work required to intentionally shape what their brand stands for. In this episode, I sit down with Marc Peruzzi, Creative Director at Cache Seven, to unpack one of the most misunderstood ideas in outdoor marketing: the difference between a company and a brand. Marc shares why so many outdoor companies lose relevance when they chase "brand building" instead of grounding themselves in real people, real places, and real stories. We talk about authenticity, storytelling, influencer marketing, and why honesty consistently outperforms hype in the outdoor industry. This conversation is a reminder that brand is not something you manufacture. It is something that emerges when a company knows who it is and who it serves.   About: This podcast is produced by Port Side, a creative production studio creating content strategy + production for active brands, rooted in emotion.    Enjoy this episode and discover other resources below: Slack Community | Tired of brainstorming with ChatGPT? Join us! Insight Deck | Want 20 of our favorite insights shared on the show?  Booklist | Here's our curated list of recommended books over the years. LinkedIn | Join the conversation and share ideas with other industry peers. Apple Podcast | Want to help us out? Leave us a review on Apple. Guest List | Have a Guest in Mind?  Share them with us here.  

    Weird Games and Weirder People
    131 John Baltisberger wants to make more games about hope

    Weird Games and Weirder People

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 122:50


    John Baltisberger is a multi-award winning author and game designer of speculative and genre fiction and gonzo games. Known for his brutal splatterpunk, occult musings, and innovative prose, John has written sci-fi, fantasy, horror, poetry, nonfiction, and romance.When not writing fiction, John edits, writes, and designs games like the Wandie-winning Odd Gobs and the Ennie-winning Obscure. He is well known for his work in the Mork Borg space for having written several novelizations of the game and 3rd party supplements. He is also the Creative Director of Madness Heart Games and the Sr. Narrative Designer at Creature Curation for Vast Grimm.Check out John's works on the link below!linktr.ee/kaijupoetThank you for listening to Weird Games and Weirder People!Please subscribe to the show to keep up with new episodes!SUPPORT THE SHOW!If you would like to support the show, leave a review and/or join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weirdos' Cool Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! It will help keep the podcast going! It will help me pay collaborators! It will help me do this work more often and better! I will really help! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buttondown.com/old_skull/archive/join-the-weirdos-cool-club/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can also support me buy buying one of my games!Kosmosaursgot released in print, and it is my RPG inspired by Saturday morning cartoons about Space Dinosaur Rangers defending the galaxy from evildoers!  Get your copy right here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/kosmosaurs-pdf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get other games of mine on Exalted Funeral: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/search?q=Diogo+nogueira⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or buy anything at DriveThruRPG using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=338514⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or buy something from my itch store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://diogo-old-skull.itch.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE TO WEIRD TALES FROM THE OLD SKULL!The place where I share ideas, discoveries, weirdness, and the things I am developing, like new TTRPG books, zines, illustrations and a lot more. Lets get weird!Check out our latest post:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buttondown.com/old_sku

    Evoke Greatness Podcast
    Becoming the Creative Director of Your Life with Chelsea Clarke (Pt. 2)

    Evoke Greatness Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 25:53 Transcription Available


    The Luxury Item
    S16 E05: Nili Lotan, Founder, CEO and Creative Director at Nili Lotan

    The Luxury Item

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 49:37


    Scott Kerr is joined by highly acclaimed ready-to-wear designer Nili Lotan, founder and CEO of her 25-year-old namesake fashion label, to discuss her path to building a successful culturally-vibrant brand that has redefined what luxury means for a modern woman. Nili also talks about branching out on her own after years of leading design teams at top American fashion houses, shaping a distinct design language rooted in music and art, and following her instincts and often rejecting fashion industry norms. She discusses collaborating with rock duo The Kills, expanding her brand into menswear, and launching a handbag collection after 22 years. Plus: Why her experience as head designer at Ralph Lauren was her most formative.Featuring: Nili Lotan, Founder, CEO and Creative Director of Nili Lotan (nililotan.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as they share the latest trends, insights, and strategies that are helping them forge a strong path forward.Stay Connected: scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!

    the weekly
    creative agencies & commercials with Sam Farquharson - Creative Director, Ampersand

    the weekly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 32:51


    This week we're talking about the intersection of AI and creativity. Are copywriters still needed in corporations? We talk to Creative Director Sam Farquharson on her copywriting pet peeves, what some companies get wrong when designing a commercial, and her current tiktok spiral. All of this and your weekly news recap!Top Stories:1. Quick Update on Expedia voyeurism case2. Uwajimaya expands to Tacoma3. Blue Star Cafe closes4. Cider updates: Locust Cider shuts down taprooms & Seattle Cider is acquired by Two Towns5. Microsoft's response to AI data center oppositionAbout Sam Farquharson - Creative Director/Lead Writer, Ampersand:Sam is the Creative Director and Lead Writer for Ampersand as well as the Commercial Director for the production arm of Ampersand. She has a long history of working as a copywriter and creative director for a variety of well known companies including REI.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

    NXTLVL Experience Design
    EP.84 BEAUTY, BRAINS, BIOPHILIA AND BUILDING BETTER BUILDINGS with Jennifer Walsh, Founder & Creative Director, Lost Art of Being Human

    NXTLVL Experience Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 80:14


    ABOUT JENNIFER:LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejenniferwalsh/ Websites:https://www.walkwithwalsh.comBio:For nearly 30 years, Jennifer has been at the forefront of transformative movements in beauty, retail, & biophilic design. As a consummate innovator, she has been dedicated to reimagining the human experience, whether through pioneering retail concepts, creating immersive outdoor experiences, or driving biophilic design solutions across industries.In the 1990s, Jennifer founded Beauty Bar, the first experiential omni-channel beauty brand in the U.S., introducing open-sell environments, curbside service, and men's skincare departments, concepts that reshaped how people shop for beauty. This trailblazing work integrated biophilic principles long before they became mainstream, earning recognition as an industry innovator. After selling Beauty Bar ultimately purchased by Amazon in 2011, she continued to build groundbreaking businesses and brands, always staying ahead of the curve. Another first was created in 2014 with Pride & Glory, a collegiate beauty brand. Today, she guides large and small scale biophilic design projects to create spaces that promote human flourishing. From Recharge Rooms to retail spaces, homes, schools, and urban landscapes, her work transforms environments into ecosystems of opportunity. All inspired from lived experiences. Jennifer helps organizations leverage the neuroscience of nature to enhance experiences, foster resilience, and build deeper connections within their organizations.SHOW INTRO:Welcome to Episode 84! of the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast…In every episode we follow our catch phrase of having “Dynamic Dialogues About DATA: Design, Architecture, Technology and the Arts.” And as we continue on this journey, we'll have guests that are thought provoking futurists, AI technology mavens, retailers, international hotel design executives as well as designers and architects of brand experience places.We'll talk with authors and people focused on wellness and sustainable design practices as well as neuroscientists who will continue to help us look at the built environment and the connections betw een our mind-body and the built world around us.We'll also have guests who are creative marketing masters from international brands and people who have started and grown some of the companies that are striking a new path for us follow.If you like what you hear on the NXTLVL Experience Design show, make sure to subscribe, like, comment and share with colleagues, friends and family.The NXTLVL Experience Design podcast is always grateful for the support of VMSD magazine.VMSD brings us, in the brand experience world, the International Retail Design Conference. I think the IRDC is one of the best retail design conferences that there is bringing together the world of retailers, brands and experience place makers every year for two days of engaging conversations and pushing us to keep on talking about what makes retailing relevant. You will find the archive of the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast on VMSD.com.Thanks also goes to Shop Association the only global retail trade association dedicated to elevating the in-store experience. SHOP Association represents companies and affiliates from 25 countries and brings value to their members through research, networking, education, events and awards. Check then out on SHOPAssociation.org Today, EPISODE 84… I talk with Jennifer Walsh who for nearly 30 years, has been at the forefront of transformative movements in beauty, retail, & biophilic design. Jennifer is an innovator, and has been dedicated to reimagining the human experience, whether through pioneering retail concepts, creating immersive outdoor experiences, or driving biophilic design solutions across industries.Talking about biophilic design isn't new on the podcast, this time though we bolt on retailing, neuroscience and experience. This conversation is more introspective and looks at one's motivation to change to considering our environments and biophilic design from the point of view of sense of well-being and personal growth.We'll get there in a minute but... first a few thoughts…*                     *                          *                          *If you go back to the early episodes of the podcast, you'll come across Bill Browning. Bill and I connected while I was working the hospitality industry and focusing my efforts on the redesign of the Westin guestroom and lobby design strategy.Bill's world is Biophilic – both literally and philosophically, may be even existentially. He literally wrote the book on Biophilic Design's 14 principles, which now includes a 15th with the addition of ‘Awe,' and he has written a more recent publication with Katie Ryan called “Nature Inside,” it is a terrific handbook to implementing Biophilic design principles in built environments.I think a lot about the design of places where nature has been completely eliminated - think major downtown cities in any corner of the world.It is also not lost on me that when I sit working in my Home Office I have the extraordinarily good fortune to lookout on 2 1/2 acres of green space with a rolling hill down towards a creek that when it rains particularly hard overflows and becomes a small river in my backyard. But this point of view to my backyard and the way I feel sitting on my deck having a morning coffee is not just about the warm feeling of my cup in my hands but that there are key principles of biophilic design at play - namely refuge and prospect. Being exposed daily to these perspectives towards a forest at the back of my property I have an immediate body sense of calm, wonder and awe.I see sun rises to the left of my property and sun sets to the right. The re are Canada geese that, like clockwork, fly over my backyard every fall as they migrate South. I'm attuned to the textures and colors of the sky and the varying degrees of light intensity - bright and brilliant and dreary and diffused.All of these features of a natural world have the effect of putting me at ease.In the past few years, I've begun to connect that mind body experience, the somatic experience of natural places, with what I understand about neuroscience and our long evolutionary history of living the largest proportion of our human development among trees - in a real jungle versus the concrete ones that we have now built all around us.It's no surprise that the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku – forest bathing – is actually therapeutic. When we immerse ourselves in a forest atmosphere, using all five senses to connect with nature, we are promoting stress reduction and well-being. Slowing down, and taking mindful walks, appreciating sights, sounds, and smells is so good for us and yet many of us, especially those who are city dwellers, rush from place to place making sure to stay on the clock moving from one appointment to the next and filling our schedules every day with a mind-numbing number of things to check off on our To Do List Taking a moment to disconnect from technology calms the mind and body and has proven benefits like lower stress hormones and boosting immunity.The multi layered, highly textured and colored natural environments that we have evolved from, are often being replaced by environments of banality that actually have deep psychological effects when we are continually exposed to boring buildings.Bringing this intuitive sense, that natural environments support well-being, into the design of built environments, and intentionally creating places that reference biophilic principles, often proves very hard to do in a world where efficiency and productivity leading to increased profitability are what we are taught to drive towards as a reflection of success.Many times, adding plants to a space is an afterthought, like decoration, to make things look better - but they are not really being incorporated as a strategy for building environments to enhance well-being. Interestingly though, when people learn more about how to apply biophilic principles, beyond simply introducing plants as a nod to creating more nature-based experiences, they begin to also understand that their assumptions about adding additional cost may not be well founded. If you consider designing with nature in mind from the get-go, incorporating principles of biophilic design in the places we build as part of the strategy, then managing the costs is totally achievable.Anthropologie stores are a great example of introducing living green walls to their stores. Too be sure, these are not without expense both in their implementation and maintenance but the effect of walking up the grand staircase with this green wall rising from floor to ceiling across multiple levels feels wonderful. I still remember one of my first experiences in the Anthropologie store on Regent Street in London and have since sought to find similar experiences in other retail stores around the world. Design ideas like the green walls in Anthropologie stores is a conscious, intentional, move that enhances experience as well as environmental air quality. We simply feel better when we were places like this and if that turns into reduced absenteeism of associates or increased customer visits then… all the better. There's no question that being under a wash of fluorescent light standing on hard surfaces or sitting in cubicles is perhaps one of the worst ways to be productive and happy in our workplaces. I would imagine that sales associates in Anthropologie stores generally feel better than in big boxes with uniform high intensity lighting, relentless aisles of merchandise, hard surfaces and stale air with no natural sunlight.Full disclosure, when I look back over my career of designing retail places, very infrequently has the design team spent time considering what it would be like to be a sales associate in one of these places. Standing for hours on end in environments that are depleting leads to poor interactions between sales teams and customers. Seems kind of obvious but when people feel better in their workplaces, they're more likely to translate that to positive interactions with guests. More positive interactions with guests could naturally lead to larger basket size and increased number of return visits. All good if you're a retailerAnd yet, we seldom see retail places that fully embrace ideas that support well-being through the strategic introduction of biophilic design principles.New disciplines in the world of neuroscience like neuroaesthetics are beginning to be more widely accepted in the design community and there is a broader recognition about the positive effects of creating environments that apply principles of biophilia that enhance a sense of well-being. And while there is a growing trend of wider adoption of neuroaesthetics we need to keep on beating the drum about environments that are actually good for us.This is where the story leads to my guest Jennifer Walsh.In the 1990s, Jennifer founded Beauty Bar, the first experiential omni-channel beauty brand in the U.S., introducing open-sell environments, curbside service, and men's skincare departments - concepts that reshaped how people shop for beauty. Jennifer says that she just wanted people to feel good when they came into her store and she somehow intuitively knew that introducing elements of biophilia, though I'm not sure that we actually even had a name for it back then, into her store, would attract people, have them stay longer and return more often.Jennifer's integration of biophilic principles, long before they became mainstream, earned her recognition as an industry innovator. After Beauty Bar was ultimately purchased by Amazon in 2011, she continued to build groundbreaking businesses and brands, always staying ahead of the curve.Today, she guides large and small scale biophilic design projects to create spaces that promote human flourishing. In retail spaces, homes, schools, and urban landscapes, her work transforms environments into ecosystems of opportunity. All inspired from lived experiences. Jennifer helps organizations leverage the neuroscience of nature to enhance experiences, foster resilience, and build deeper connections within their organizations.ABOUT DAVID KEPRON:LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582bWebsites: https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website)vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog)Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.comTwitter: DavidKepronPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/Bio:David Kepron the Retail Studio Principal for the architecture and design firm Little (https://www.littleonline.com). He is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe. David is a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels. In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies. As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise on subjects ranging from consumer behaviors and trends, brain science and buying behavior, store design and visual merchandising, hotel design and strategy as well as creativity and innovation. In his talks, David shares visionary ideas on how brand strategy, brain science and emerging technologies are changing guest expectations about relationships they want to have with brands and how companies can remain relevant in a digitally enabled marketplace. David currently shares his experience and insight on various industry boards including: VMSD magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the Interactive Customer Experience Association, Sign Research Foundation's Program Committee as well as the Center For Retail Transformation at George Mason University.He has held teaching positions at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.) in New York, the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Montreal and he served as the Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School (L.I.F.S.) in Singapore.  In 2014 Kepron published his first book titled: “Retail (r)Evolution: Why Creating Right-Brain Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World” and he is currently working on his second book to be published soon. I caught up with Bryan at the SHOP Marketplace event in Charlotte and chatted about his focus on shaping what comes next in digital signage and experiential design. The NXTLVL Experience Design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production is by Kano Sound. The content of this podcast is copywrite to David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Any publication or rebroadcast of the content is prohibited without the expressed written consent of David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design.Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too.

    Hairbrained Conversations
    Episode 339: Andrew O'Toole - Co-Creative Director at ELEVEN Australia and an award-winning photographer

    Hairbrained Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 64:20


    In this episode, we sit down with Andrew O'Toole—Co-Creative Director at ELEVEN Australia and an award-winning photographer—to talk about what happens when you commit to a craft and move fast with intention. Andrew shares how, within six months of picking up a camera, he became a working professional—and how saying yes to opportunities helped shape his confidence, career path, and creative identity. It's a conversation about growth, momentum, and trusting the process even before everything feels perfectly mapped out.

    Stand Up! with Pete Dominick
    1515 Colby Hall & Prof Jeff Jarvis + News & Clips

    Stand Up! with Pete Dominick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 98:17


    Colby and I start at 21 minutes and  Jeff Jarvis 47 mins  Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous soul Colby Hall is the Founding Editor of Mediaite.com. He is also a Peabody Award-winning television producer of non-fiction narrative programming, became a media contributor to NewsNation in March of 2023. He is also  a former Creative Director who launched iHeartRadio's original video offering. Check out his pieces at Mediaite  Get Jeff's new book The Web We Weave Why We Must Reclaim the Internet from Moguls, Misanthropes, and Moral Panic Jeff Jarvis is a national leader in the development of online news, blogging, the investigation of new business models for news, and the teaching of entrepreneurial journalism. He writes an influential media blog, Buzzmachine.com. He is author of "Geeks Bearing Gifts: Imagining New Futures for News" (CUNY Journalism Press, 2014); "Public Parts: How Sharing in the Digital Age Improves the Way We Work and Live" (Simon & Schuster, 2011); "What Would Google Do?" (HarperCollins 2009), and the Kindle Single "Gutenberg the Geek." He has consulted for media companies including The Guardian, Digital First Media, Postmedia, Sky.com, Burda, Advance Publications, and The New York Times company at About.com. Prior to joining the Newmark J-School, Jarvis was president of Advance.net, the online arm of Advance Publications, which includes Condé Nast magazines and newspapers across America. He was the creator and founding managing editor of Entertainment Weekly magazine and has worked as a columnist, associate publisher, editor, and writer for a number of publications, including TV Guide, People, the San Francisco Examiner, the Chicago Tribune, and the New York Daily News. His freelance articles have appeared in newspapers and magazines across the country, including the Guardian, The New York Times, the New York Post, The Nation, Rolling Stone, and BusinessWeek. Jarvis holds a B.S.J. from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He was named one of the 100 most influential media leaders by the World Economic Forum at Davos. Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art     

    Perimenopause WTF?
    Hormone Therapy After 60” with Mimi Ison and Dr. Jessica Shepherd

    Perimenopause WTF?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 58:19


    Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by ⁠Perry⁠—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You're not crazy, and you're not alone!  Download the free Perry App on ⁠Apple⁠ or ⁠Android⁠ and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, and simplify your perimenopause journey.Today's episode is titled “Hormone Therapy After 60” with Mimi Ison and Dr. Jessica Shepherd. In this episode we dive deep into the nuances of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for women over 60, debunking common myths regarding age limits, discuss the long-term benefits for bone and brain health all while receiving actionable advice as we answer Perry community's most asked questions. 

    The Uncommon Podcast
    What Does It Mean to Be Uncommon in Secular Spaces? Troy Lydiate, Creative Director of Apologetics Canada

    The Uncommon Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 59:38


    In this episode of the Uncommon Podcast, host Noah Weiss interviews Troy Lydiate, the creative director of Apologetics Canada. Troy shares his journey from being adopted in Jamaica to growing up in a Christian family in Canada, and how his faith deepened through personal experiences and challenges. He discusses his transition into the field of apologetics, emphasizing the importance of making complex ideas accessible and the role of humility in ministry. Troy also reflects on the impact of apologetics on his personal faith and the lives of others, and explores his passion for Christian hip hop as a means of worship and expression. In this conversation, Troy Lydiate and Noah Weiss explore the intersection of faith and hip-hop, discussing the challenges of idolatry, the role of Christian hip-hop in spiritual expression, and the importance of community and character in the music industry. They emphasize the need for a firm foundation in Christ and the significance of the local church in nurturing faith, especially in a world that often prioritizes worldly success over spiritual growth.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Uncommon Sports Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠connect with our community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop authentic, team-issued apparel on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lockeroomdirect.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Beyond the Plate
    Chef Grant Achatz (Re-Release): How to Chase the Impossible - Even When Everything's at Stake (S12/Ep.16)

    Beyond the Plate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 47:36


    Note: This episode was originally released in 2020 and is being re-shared due to its continued relevance and listener response. It reflects the business context at the time of recording.Grant Achatz is the Creative Director & Co-Owner of The Alinea Group. Named one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the world and a multi-time James Beard Award winner, Grant's story goes far beyond accolades. In this episode, he shares how his early days in a Michigan diner shaped his relentless work ethic, how he handles criticism at the top of his game, and how a life-threatening diagnosis forced him to reimagine his identity as a chef. He opens up about creativity, fatherhood, and giving back to the hospital that saved his life. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Chef Grant Achatz. Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.Find Beyond the Plate on all major podcast platforms. www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com

    Evoke Greatness Podcast
    Becoming the Creative Director of Your Life with Chelsea Clarke (Pt. 1)

    Evoke Greatness Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 24:50 Transcription Available


    Tha Smoking Section
    #175: Influence of NXG Dance Crew

    Tha Smoking Section

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 52:08


    Full Time Dance Educator for 8 years at a Texas Charter School; teaching 5th - 8th graders about the culture of Hip Hop & other street dance styles. The Creative Director at NXG Dance Crew for 17 years. Placed Top 4 out of 126 dancers at a Red Bull Dance Your Style Qualifier Won a total of 19 Dance Competitions / Tournaments / Events Community Partnerships: - Immortal Buck - Krump Olympics Championship - Pokefest Anime Convention (2021 - Present)- KCS (Krump Championship Series) in 2025

    The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook
    Double Fine's Lee Petty talks Keeper and Creative Leadership

    The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 174:37


    Trent Kusters chats with Lee Petty, Creative Director on Double Fine's newest adventure, Keeper. Together they discuss where the idea to anthropomorphize a light house; why they avoided dialogue and how it pushed them creatively; how silence and emptiness shape emotional tone; the importance of restraint; and what he's learned about leadership throughout his journey at Double Fine. This episode is supported by  Xsolla iam8bit Episode Host: Trent Kusters Producers: Claudio Tapia and Josh Chu, The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving us a rating and review. Support the show and get all of our episodes early/ad-free: https://bit.ly/4kU34Lt Follow us: linktr.ee/AIAS Please consider supporting game dev students with: AIAS Foundation

    The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan
    339: How Focus Built a Global Luxury Brand ft. Larry Walshe

    The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 36:49


    He didn't build a luxury brand by doing everything. He built it by doing one thing exceptionally well — consistently. In this episode of The Root of All Success, Jason Duncan sits down with Larry Walshe, founder of This Is Beyond, one of the world's most respected luxury event and design houses. Larry's journey began with £700 and a dining room table, and today his work spans Royal households, global luxury brands, and A-list clients. This conversation goes beyond aesthetics and into the real foundations of sustainable success. Larry shares: • Why focus is the true advantage in luxury and business • How consistency beats talent over the long term • The systems behind scaling a creative business without burnout • Why staying in your lane creates both freedom and profitability • What entrepreneurs misunderstand about “doing more” If you're a founder, creative, or entrepreneur trying to scale without losing your edge — this episode will change how you think about growth, discipline, and freedom.

    Chip Baker- The Success Chronicles
    The Success Chronicles Hangout and Highlight with Jakari Sherman

    Chip Baker- The Success Chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 19:46


    Creative Director, Jakari Sherman is a recent MacDowell Fellow and Dance Source Houston Artist-in-Residence, who is considered the first modern choreographer of ‘stepping'. For two decades, Jakari has pioneered the integration of traditional and contemporary stepping into full-length concert works, challenging conventions through storytelling, technology, and cross-disciplinary innovation. Jakari is the former Artistic Director of Washington, DC-based Step Afrika!, and an ethnochoreologist conducting research into the culture and history of stepping and other percussive movement practices. His work has been recognized globally for its unique blend of cultural exploration and energetic percussive dance. He is the Director of Drumfolk and The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence, both celebrated works of the Houston Theatre District. @jakarijsherman#jakarisherman #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

    Beyond A Million
    210: How to Build a Luxury Brand That Attracts the Ultra Wealthy with Larry Walshe

    Beyond A Million

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 56:00


    Today, I'm sitting down with Larry Walshe, founder of Larry Walshe Studios, a global event design firm producing large-scale, luxury weddings and private events for ultra-high-net-worth families, celebrities, and royal households. While Larry's roots are in floristry, his work goes far beyond flowers. His studio designs fully customized experiences—shaping the creative vision, transforming spaces, and defining how guests experience an event—while bringing together specialized artisans from around the world to execute complex, high-stakes productions. In this episode, Larry breaks down what it actually takes to build and protect a premium brand at the top end of the market, how he orchestrates massive productions with a small team, and why learning to say no early was essential to attracting the right clients and scaling without lowering the bar. If you're building a service business or premium brand and want a clearer sense of what it takes to operate at the highest level, this conversation offers a grounded look at how that kind of work actually gets done.   Key Takeaways 00:00 Intro 00:55 Why Saying No Builds a Luxury Brand 03:28 Don't Chase Revenue That Dilutes Your Brand 07:08 Consistency Is the Real Competitive Edge 08:20 Why High-End Clients Pay 10X More 13:07 Defining the Client You Actually Want 17:24 How to Shift Into a Higher-Paying Client Category 19:37 Inside Multimillion-Dollar Events 22:10 Running Global Operations With a Small Team 26:23 Becoming the Creative Director, Not the Doer 33:01 Managing Clients Who Want the Wrong Thing 35:03 The Sales Approach That Works at the Top End 40:02 When to Walk Away From Work 45:04 Handling Last-Second Client Demands 52:00 The Non-Negotiable's of Elite Client Work 57:15 Larry's Advice for Founders Moving Upmarket     Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kmYqmgFjDIM     Let's Connect: Website | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook

    Associations Thrive
    168. Matrix Group International, Inc. Staff on Turbocharging with AI, Storytelling, and Personalization

    Associations Thrive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 27:35


    In this special episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda is joined by colleagues from Matrix Group International, Inc.: Dave Hoernig, Vice President of Software Engineering, Jessica Parsley, Director of Project Management, and Alex Pineda, Creative Director. They look back on the trends they're seeing in the association space. They discuss:How AI dominated 2025, with associations investing heavily in staff training, internal policies, and custom GPTs to boost content production and streamline workflows.The AI tools that helped Matrix Group clients modernize outdated content by converting PDFs to HTML, summarizing large documents, and creating metadata and schema for better discoverability.Why associations wrestled with how much previously gated content to expose for AI indexing, balancing member-only value with public visibility and relevance in AI search results.“About the Industry” storytelling sections of a website becoming a trend, with associations crafting narratives to spotlight the importance of their fields not just to members, but to the public and policymakers.How clients faced tighter budgets in 2025, making incremental updates and data-driven decisions more important than ever.The notable rise of multimedia content, with podcasts and audio read-alouds replacing and supplementing long-form text to meet member preferences and improve accessibility.How personalization is becoming easier with AI and how associations can now deliver customized recommendations for members, modeled after platforms like Netflix or Duolingo.How AI is revolutionizing design and development, with tools that boost creativity, accelerate prototyping, and reduce tedious manual work.How mobile-first and voice-enabled experiences are expected to surge, especially as younger members rely more on phones and smart speakers for web interaction.References:Matrix Group WebsiteSee how TFI tells the story of the industry.We made a few tweaks to the ALDA website in advance of a larger redesign in the future.

    Kirk & Kurtts
    Tamer Kattan: Professional Standup Comedian & Brand Strategist

    Kirk & Kurtts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 45:24


    Send us a textWe couldn't think of a better way to celebrate our 100th episode than by sitting down with Tamer Kattan. Tamer details his professional experience from intern to  stand up comic, the trouble with having a name that rhymes with "hammer", and a life that is filled with taking risk, and following your passion. This is one of our most fun and eclectic podcast to date, and we can't thank you all enough for joining us on this journey thus far. Thanks again to Tamer for joining us, and be sure to follow him on social. LinkedInInstagramYou TubeSupport the showAbout Kirk and Andy. Kirk Visola is the Creative Director and Founder of MIND THE FONT™. He brings over 20 years of CPG experience to the packaging and branding design space, and understands how shelf aesthetics can make an impact for established and emerging brands. Check out their work http://www.mindthefont.com. Andy Kurts is the Creative Director and Founder of Buttermilk Creative. He loves a good coffee in the morning and a good bourbon at night. When he's not working on packaging design he's running in the backyard with his family. Check out Buttermilk's work http://www.buttermilkcreative.com.Music for Kirk & Kurtts intro & outro: Better by Super FantasticsShow a little love. Share the podcast with those who may benefit. Or, send us a coffee:Support the show

    Build Your Copywriting Business
    Copywriting Secrets from the Marshalls/TJ Maxx Creative Director (Episode 262)

    Build Your Copywriting Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 46:41


    The title of this episode should really be “copywriting secrets from my best friend” … who just happens to be the creative director at one o the country's (if not the world's!) most iconic retail brands. On this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, we are SO lucky that Melody was generous enough to share her time and decades of insights from working as a creative at Marshalls and TJ Maxx. She shares how she went from freelancer to group creative director leading a team of 18 copywriters, designers, creative directors, fashion editors, and more.  If you've ever wanted to get your foot in the door at an iconic brand or wonder what marketing execs look for when hiring (surprise: you do NOT need to niche!), take a listen. --------------- Mentioned in the Episode Why Copywriters Absolutely Must Have a Network of DesignersEp. 10: Your Ideal Clients Want You to Pitch Them5 Questions to Make Your Spec Ads Even Better Related Links Daily Habits of the Most Successful Writers & CreativesKeep Your Copywriting Creative Review from Going off the Rails --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

    Change the Story / Change the World
    159 What Can We Learn From Activist Artists in Australia: PART 2

    Change the Story / Change the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 31:33 Transcription Available


    BIGhART is Australia's leading arts & social change organization.Making art, Building communities, Driving change.30 years in operation, 62 communities engaged, 47 awards won, 550 artists contributed, 9, 500 people participated, 2. 6 million audience members.Can a skateboard ramp in the rainforest spark a global movement for justice, creativity, and environmental protection?In Part Two of our BIGhART Series, we ride along with Scott Rankin and the BIGhART team as they blend skate culture, Indigenous wisdom, and creative process into a powerful force for social change.Listen to Part One HereWhether it's fighting for the endangered Tarkine rainforest or giving marginalized youth a platform to be seen and heard, BIGhART shows how art, patience, and deep listening can radically transform the world around us. If you're wondering what change-making really looks like, this story will challenge and inspire you.Explore how skateboarding becomes both an art form and a mental health lifeline for young people at the edge of society.Hear how BIGhART's long game—projects that unfold over decades—challenges quick-fix activism by centering deep community invitation and legacy-building.Learn why creativity rooted in respect, reciprocity, and humility is essential to confronting cultural wounds, environmental destruction, and systems of injustice.Scott Rankin BIOScott Rankin co-founded Big hART with friend John Bakes in 1992. As CEO and Creative Director, Scott leads the overarching vision for all Big hART projects – from pilot through to legacy. A leader and teacher in the field of social and cultural innovation, Scott provides daily mentorship and knowledge transfer to all Big hART staff so that they can in turn lead our projects with confidence.An award winning writer and director in his own right, Scott's works have been included many times in major arts festivals. His reputation is built on a quarter of a century of work, creating, funding and directing large-scale projects in diverse communities with high needs, in isolated settings.Big hART is Scott's passionate contribution to the arts and society.Notable Mentions:BIGhART:Ngapartji Ngapartji: Big hART designed the Ngapartji Ngapartji project to raise awareness of Indigenous language loss, and the lack of an national Indigenous languages policy.Tasmania is an island state of Australia.[15] It is located 240 kilometres (150 miles) to the south of the

    Legacy Lounge Podcast with Tiffany Neuman
    Rebrand vs. Restructure: How to Evolve Your Business Without Burning It Down

    Legacy Lounge Podcast with Tiffany Neuman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 25:19


    Welcome to 2026! In this milestone episode, Tiffany rings in the New Year with a significant announcement: the evolution of this podcast from Your Legacy Brand™ to Make Your Message a Movement™!This isn't just a name change; it's a masterclass in strategic brand redirection. Drawing on her decade of experience as a branding professor, and over 15 years as a Fortune 500 Creative Director, Tiffany breaks down the "why" behind this shift, explaining how to transition a core philosophy from a supporting role to center stage. You'll learn about her core methodology, the Brand Operating System™ (Brand OS™), the essential infrastructure that allows a business to be scalable, sustainable, and sellable… and why the most impactful brands focus on outcomes rather than just tactics. Whether you are a coach, speaker, or author, this episode serves as a guide for anyone feeling the pull to restructure their brand to match the leader they are becoming.Key Takeaways:- Clear Leadership Over Loud Marketing: 2026 is the year for people willing to guide others through uncertainty with integrity, rather than those simply shouting the loudest.- Rebrand vs. Restructuring: A full rebrand isn't always necessary. Often, what's needed is a strategic redirection where you move your most powerful concept (your "golden thread") to the forefront.- The Brand Operating System (Brand OS): Most business owners "redecorate" their brand (new logos, fonts, or offers) while the foundation is cracked. Your Brand OS is the "wiring and plumbing"—the internal systems that keep the brand stable as you expand.- The Power of Outcome-Based Language: Shifting the podcast name to Make Your Message a Movement reflects the result listeners achieve, rather than just the how of branding.- Defining a "Movement": A movement isn't defined by vanity metrics or millions of followers. It's defined by impact…when your language spreads, your ideas change how people act, and your work creates ripples long after you've stopped talking.- The Multi-Dimensional Leader: Don't let "the riches are in the niches" hold you back. You can be a multi-dimensional creator with various offers as long as there is a "golden thread" connecting them all.Reflective Questions for 2026:1. Is your brand built for who you were or who you are becoming?2. Are you changing the surface (redecorating) or strengthening the underlying system?3. What does "movement" mean to you personally?Mentioned Resources:- Brand Clarity Workshop Series: A three-day live experience (January 26th, 28th, and 30th) designed to help you slow down, zoom out, and design your brand from the inside out. Use code LEGACY at checkout to get the series for just $7 (normally $97).- Brand OS Pro™: The proprietary software and methodology helping leaders build a scalable and sustainable brand infrastructure.- Signature Talk Training: Mentioned as part of the host's ecosystem for helping leaders move their message to the stage - email support@brandospro.com for more information.

    The Ray Hadley Morning Show: Highlights
    'Should look spectacular' - Preview of this evening's NYE fireworks display

    The Ray Hadley Morning Show: Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 5:41


    Creative Director at Foti International Fireworks, Fortunato Foti joined 2GB Summer Mornings,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Second City Works presents
    Getting to Yes, And…| Louis Henry Mitchell – “Behind the Scenes at Sesame Street” 

    Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And" on WGN Plus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025


    Kelly talks to Creative Director of Character Design at Sesame Workshop, Louis Henry Mitchell who has written the book: “Qreative Evolution: The Intimate Practice of Creative Fulfillment Through Guided Self-Education.”   “Creativity is not limited to one type of creation.”  “You don't decide your purpose in life; you discover it.”  “Confidence can be lost if it […]

    Summer School
    A Creative Director's Approach to Wedding Photography with Daniel Knight Harris

    Summer School

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 79:54


    This time, I'm sitting down with Daniel Knight Harris, a photographer and art director whose background in music, fashion, and film has deeply shaped how he approaches wedding photography. We talk about his transition from music and fashion into weddings, what it looks like to treat each wedding like a creative brief, and why film still plays such an important role in his work. Meet Daniel:Daniel, is a photographer and art director with a background in music, fashion, and film.For over a decade, he created visual work for brands like Netflix, Pinterest, Leica, Dr Martens, Spotify, and collaborated with some of the world's most celebrated music artists .In 2021, he traversed fully over from Fashion & Music into weddings bringing his creative director hat with him. Over the years, he's found himself supporting his booked couples over their planning periods, helping them with their creative decisions across fashion, design, curation and production.He brings an artful, personal, and relaxed approach to each celebration he takes on and he feels that in the photographs. His clients typically look for a mixture of film photography and digital photography in their coverage that allow him to create images that feel timeless, expressive, and reflect his couples and their celebrations.His work has been featured in Vogue with two more features coming this month, he has taught a masterclass on Lensel this past September on Film Photography and he was recently named one of the UK's Top 50 Wedding Photographers by Professional Photo Magazine. He works predominantly in Europe and the U.K.Connect with Me:⁠⁠⁠Become a Member of Summer School⁠⁠⁠Join me at ⁠⁠⁠WPPI⁠⁠⁠ and get 20% off your ticket using code SUMMER26Subscribe ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to our emails for updates on all things Summer School!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@summergrace.photo⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠@the_summerschool⁠⁠⁠ Shop My Products:⁠⁠⁠Summer Grace x G-Presets⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL)⁠⁠⁠Pricing Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Summer Camp⁠⁠⁠ (2026)*Summer School is powered by ⁠⁠⁠Narrative⁠⁠⁠ — the AI culling and editing tool I use that supports my workflow without replacing my creativity. Try Narrative for free today using the link above!Connect with Daniel:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.danielknightharris.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielknightharris/?hl=en Daniel offers mentorships! Check out his website to inquire.Also, go check out his newly launched business “Film Drops” - https://filmdrops.co.uk/drop-waitlist

    Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect
    "BIG SEAN EXPANDS ROLE WITH DETROIT PISTONS AS CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL EXPERIENCE"

    Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 9:47


    Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, host Analytic Dreamz dives into the major announcement from the Detroit Pistons promoting Big Sean to Creative Director of Global Experience. Announced on December 21, 2025, this expanded role builds on his previous position as Creative Director of Innovation, where he contributed to merchandise design, in-game experiences, co-branded Don Life practice jerseys, the 2022-23 St. C's Nike City Edition uniforms, and events like Big Sean Night at Little Caesars Arena.Now overseeing global creative direction, community engagement, international fan outreach, and cultural storytelling blending music, fashion, art, and basketball, Big Sean aims to export Detroit's identity worldwide. Key highlight: the launch of Creatives Across Continents on World Basketball Day, inviting global designers and artists to create works inspired by Detroit Basketball, with selected pieces—prompted directly by Big Sean—forming a collaborative retail collection in 2026.Pistons EVP Alicia Jeffreys praised his authenticity and reach, while Big Sean emphasized uplifting Detroit creatives on a larger scale. Upcoming 2026 activations include NBA All-Star Weekend, 313 Day, and international partnerships. This aligns with Detroit's trend of leveraging hip-hop icons, like Eminem's Lions deal, for authentic global branding. Analytic Dreamz breaks down the cultural impact and NBA's lifestyle push.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Change the Story / Change the World
    What Can We Learn From Activist Artists in Australia? Part 1

    Change the Story / Change the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 47:12 Transcription Available


    When I describe BIGhART to folks in the U.S. theyaccuse me of making it up.What if telling a story could rewrite history, heal generational trauma, and reclaim a community's stolen legacy?In a world where the voices of marginalized communities are often silenced or distorted, this episode explores how the arts—through projects like BIGhART and the Ngapartji Ngapartji and Namatjira initiatives—can become powerful instruments of cultural justice, truth-telling, and transformation. If you've ever wondered how creativity can confront systems of power and elevate unheard voices, this story offers living proof.In this episode we:Discover how a small arts organization in Australia sparked a global movement for Indigenous rights, language preservation, and youth empowerment.Learn how performance, storytelling, and community-led creativity dismantled colonial narratives and reclaimed stolen intellectual property.Be inspired by Scott Rankin's vision of sacred, process-centered artistry that goes beyond performance to become a force for healing, justice, and deep social change.BIOScott co-founded Big hART with friend John Bakes in 1992. As CEO and Creative Director, Scott leads the overarching vision for all Big hART projects – from pilot through to legacy. A leader and teacher in the field of social and cultural innovation, Scott provides daily mentorship and knowledge transfer to all Big hART staff so that they can in turn lead our projects with confidence.An award winning writer and director in his own right, Scott's works have been included many times in major arts festivals. His reputation is built on a quarter of a century of work, creating, funding and directing large-scale projects in diverse communities with high needs, in isolated settings.Big hART is Scott's passionate contribution to the arts and society.Notable MentionsBIGhART: Authentic, high-quality art made with communities.Big hART brings virtuosic artists into communities to collaborate and create authentic stories which illuminate local injustice. We present these stories to mainstream audiences to help raise awareness. This builds public support for change and helps to protect vulnerable people.Everyone, everywhere has the right to thrive.Big hART works with communities experiencing high levels of need. Rather than focusing on the problem, our unique non-welfare projects build on community assets, strengthening vulnerable individuals, and creating long term attitudinal shifts. Our hope is for all communities to flourish.Positive, generational change begins as a cultural shift.Big hART designs and delivers transformative projects to address complex social issues. Our cultural approaches are evaluated and acknowledged as best practice. Decision makers seeking better solutions can use our award winning projects to help develop new and better policy. We aim to drive generational change.Ngapartji Ngapartji: Big hART designed the Ngapartji Ngapartji project to raise awareness of Indigenous language loss, and the lack of an national Indigenous languages policy. In order to create visibility around these issues, we launched a language and culture teaching portal, offered audiences the chance to learn Pitjantjatjara through a small teaching show, created short teaching films, as well as music and CDs with a Pitjantjatjara choir. We made a high profile...

    Ukraine: The Latest
    Fresh Russian offensive in Sumy & Putin's pre-Christmas strikes target 'entire infrastructure of life'

    Ukraine: The Latest

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 46:05


    Day 1,398.Today, as reports come in of a renewed Russian cross-border incursion in the north east of the country, Ukraine is clearing up after another massive overnight aerial attack which has left thousands without power. We report the diplomatic fallout from the inconclusive talks in Miami and Later, we have an interview with Ukrainian artist and designer, Mariya Dykalo, the Creative Director of Aspinal of London.Pic credit: The Russian Ministry of Defense/Anadolu via Getty ImagesContributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Ukrainian artist and designer, Mariya Dykalo (Creative Director of Aspinal of London). @MariyaASPINAL on X.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Learn more about Mariya Dykalo's work:https://mariyadykalo.com/ The scarf given to Melania Trump designed by Ukrainian children:https://www.aspinaloflondon.com/products/we-can-dream-again-silk-scarfUN report: Weekend attacks in Ukraine bring more casualties, damage infrastructurehttps://news.un.org/en/story/2025/12/1166652?_gl=1*l4bfr6*_ga*MTIwMjkxNTk1MC4xNzY1ODAyMzEw*_ga_TK9BQL5X7Z*czE3NjY0OTE4MjQkbzMkZzEkdDE3NjY0OTE4OTgkajYwJGwwJGgwMiyamoto article: Addressing Ukraine's Asbestos Crisishttps://miyamotointernational.com/addressing-ukraines-asbestos-crisis/Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter
    CLIMB Classic: Interview with Emily Olson From Dream 3 Publishing

    The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 61:13


    CLIMBer, today's guest has gone from being in the studio as a production assistant for Taylor Swift, you might have heard of her, to a Partner and Creative Director of an up-and-coming music publishing company, Dream 3 Publishing. She's awesome. She's a sweetheart. We had a great conversation with her. We can't wait for you to meet her and learn about what is happening in the publishing business. It's going to do you right. Connect With Our Guest, Emily Olson Here: Website: ⁠Dream3Publishing.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Easemakers Podcast
    Hosting incredible private events on a tight deadline with Party Crush Events Founder & Creative Director Jessica Goldklang

    The Easemakers Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 42:15


    You have one week to plan a 50th birthday party for 100 people — how do you make it happen?Jessica Goldklang found her calling answering questions just like this, and created Party Crush Events to bring big visions to life on a short timeline. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, she shares her tips for anyone trying to make the impossible happen at the last minute. Tune in to hear her keys to an unforgettable guest experience, tips for finding vendors without ego, and how she meets expectations, whether she's asked to bring in a dancing parrot or create a diner from scratch. Subscribe to the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and join the Easemakers community to talk to other estate managers and PSPs on a regular basis.  Enjoying the Easemakers Podcast? Leave us a rating and a review telling us about your favorite episodes and what you want to learn next!The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, modern household management software and services built for private service professionals and the households the support.

    Glam & Grow - Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Brand Interviews
    The Quiet Legacy Behind One of Clean Beauty's Most Coveted Fragrance Houses With Marie du Petit Thouars Founder & Creative Director, Maison Louis Marie

    Glam & Grow - Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Brand Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 46:13


    Maison Louis Marie is rooted in a rich family legacy of botanical exploration and fragrance, beginning with Louis Marie Aubert du Petit Thouars, a pioneering figure in French botanical history. Exiled during the French Revolution to Madagascar, La Réunion, and the Mauritius islands, he spent a decade studying and collecting over 2,000 plant specimens. Upon his return to France, his work earned him election to the prestigious Académie des Sciences. That spirit of curiosity and reverence for nature lives on through the brand today. Founded by Marie and grown in collaboration with her husband, Matthew Berkson, Maison Louis Marie blends heritage with modern sensibility. Together, they are deeply committed to clean beauty and non-toxic fragrance creation. Each scent is thoughtfully composed to be distinctive and memorable, without the use of toxic or environmentally harmful ingredients. All products are cruelty-free, vegan, and crafted with integrity honoring both the past and the planet.In this episode, Marie also discusses:Drawing on her fashion and design background, setting out to make luxury scents, originally candles, more accessible Their viral sensation–No.4 Bois de Balincourt, my personal favoriteWhy their fragrances use a thoughtful balance of both natural essential oils and safe, carefully chosen syntheticsWhy “clean” means creating scents that are both safe and sustainable, without unnecessary irritants, and with complete transparency about what goes into themThe importance of sustainability and their recycling programTheir strong retail partnerships and their own retail store in Los AngelesWe hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Marie's journey and the growth of Maison Louis Marie. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more.Be sure to check out Maison Louis Marie at www.maisonlouismarie.com and on Instagram at @maisonlouismarieRated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPostThis episode is brought to you by WavebreakLeading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver.Most eCommerce brands don't email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year.From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI.Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co

    The View In Your Mirror Podcast
    S10 E5: Redefining Image: A Conversation with Emmy Award-winning, Kimberly Steward

    The View In Your Mirror Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 75:13


    Emmy Award-winning Creative Director, wardrobe stylist, and hair and makeup artist, Kimberly Steward shares her inspiring journey from a style-focused childhood to becoming a leader in image-making for athletes, executives, and entertainers. Kimberly discusses the influence of her family, her early start in modeling and hair, and how she broke barriers to become a sought-after expert blending creative vision, inclusivity, and brand-building. Hear insights on the importance of image, legacy, and diversity, her work with top clients like WNBA stars and team owners, and the powerful mission of her nonprofit, Covenant of Love. If you're interested in self-presentation, creativity, or making an impact, don't miss this episode of The View in Your Mirror.    Our Non Profit Spotlight(s) are: Center for Broadcast Journalism & Covenant to Love _ Katie Harms: katie@katieharms.com, www.katieharms.com Lisa Rubin: lisa@wardrobeconsulting.net, www.wardrobeconsulting.net . Follow Us On: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook YouTube Please take a moment to rate our podcast wherever you are reading or listening to this! Thank you! We are thankful to our sponsors Andersen Cabinet, Sweet Ivy , Beem, and Jester Concepts (new owner of Rustica Bakery)

    Business Muscle
    128. Building a Cult-Favorite Ice Cream Brand with Holy Cow's Founder Mike Schifino

    Business Muscle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 34:50


    On today's episode, we sit down with Mike Schifino, Founder and Creative Director of Holy Cow Ice Cream Café, a Massachusetts ice cream empire with locations across the North Shore and Cape Cod. Mike shares how he turns wild flavor ideas into small-batch, in-house creations, balances gourmet innovation with classic favorites, and navigates the challenges of growing a food business while maintaining quality. We dive into what sets Holy Cow apart from competitors, the behind-the-scenes chaos of running a kitchen, and how social media has shaped their brand. You're not going to miss some of Mike's wild stories!Visit the Holy Cow: https://www.holycowicecreamcafe.com/You can follow us on Instagram @businessmusclepodcast, @elisecaira and @dr.ariel.dpt. Work with us! Book a brainstorming call: https://www.businessmusclepodcast.com/workwithusFIXXED: https://www.fixxedstudios.com/Sweat Fixx: https://www.sweatfixx.com/

    Supersons
    Born to be Wild Interview

    Supersons

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 14:07


    In this episode, we spoke with the team behind Apple TV's new show Born to be Wild. Lucy van Beek (Executive Producer, Tealfeather Productions Founder and Creative Director), Alex Williamson (Executive Producer, Offspring Films Co-founder and Creative Director), Isla Robertson (Executive Producer), and Tom Payne (Showrunner) talk about the documentary. We chat about what it's like to film over the years to follow the journeys of these incredible people and animals. ABOUT "Born to be Wild" Filmed over several years across three continents, the six-part documentary series follows six endangered young animals as they grow up in our world but are destined to return to theirs. From their earliest days through their journey to life in the wild, the series highlights the challenges, triumphs, and resilience that define their survival, both for the animals and the extraordinary people working to raise and protect them. "Born to be Wild," narrated by SAG Award winner Hugh Bonneville ("Paddington," "Downton Abbey," "The Secret Lives of Animals") premieres worldwide on Friday, December 19, on Apple TV. As each animal finds its place in the world after being orphaned or born through conservation programs—from an elephant calf and two young cheetahs, to a ring-tailed lemur pup, a moon bear cub, Iberian lynx kittens, and rescued African penguins—"Born to be Wild" offers an intimate and emotional look at the pow  

    You Can Overcome Anything! Podcast Show
    You Can Overcome Anything: Ep 324 - Being an Unknown Author and Gaining Recognition - Thomas White

    You Can Overcome Anything! Podcast Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 46:27 Transcription Available


    On this episode CesarRespino.com brings to you a fellow author at You Can Overcome Anything! Podcast Show by the name of Thomas White.Tom began his career as an actor. Several years later he found himself as the Artistic Director for a theatre in Los Angeles and the winner of several Drama-Logue and Critics' awards for directing. He directed and co-produced the world tour of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Coming Out Of Their Shells".The show toured for over two years, was translated into seven different languages and seen by close to a million children. Tom served as President and Creative Director for Maiden Lane Entertainment for 24 years and worked on many large-scale productions that included Harley-Davisdon, Microsoft, Medtronic Diabetes and dozens of others. The Edison Enigma is Tom's third novel following up Justice Rules (which was a finalist in the Pacific Northwest Writers Association 2010 Literary Contest) and The Siren's Scream, a Four Seasons Book Award Winner.Tom's message to you is:If you want to be a writer. You have to write. Good, bad, or sloppy, you can change something, you can't change notning.Where can people find you?To Connect with Thomas White go to:Thomas-white-author.comhttps://youtu.be/Hzwoo_L75REhttps://www.facebook.com/inkydanhttps://www.instagram.com/thomaswhiteauthor/To Connect with CesarRespino go to:

    Metaverse Marketing
    Greatest Hits - Meta XR, Snap Glasses, AI Dating, Apple AR, and Story Living with Cathy Hackl and Adam Davis McGee

    Metaverse Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 29:53


    In this Greatest Hits episode of TechMagic, hosts Cathy Hackl and Adam Davis McGee dive into the cutting edge of spatial computing, AI, and extended reality. Join Cathy and Adam as they unpack Meta's XR partnership with Palmer Luckey, Snap's smart glasses ambitions, and Apple's sleek AR design strategy. Cathy dives into the strange world of vibe coding and discovers anyone can gamify the pitfalls of the dating scene. The conversation also explores AI dating experiments, haptic tech in entertainment, and the evolving ethics of privacy in a spatially connected world. With insights from AWE and ILMxLAB, they reflect on the shift from storytelling to “story living” and highlight key legislation shaping AI security. A must-listen for anyone tracking the future of tech-human interaction.Come for the tech, stay for the magic!Cathy Hackl BioCathy Hackl is a globally recognized tech & gaming executive, futurist, and speaker focused on spatial computing, virtual worlds, augmented reality, AI, strategic foresight, and gaming platforms strategy. She's one of the top tech voices on LinkedIn and is the CEO of Spatial Dynamics, a spatial computing and AI solutions company, including gaming. Cathy has worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Magic Leap, and HTC VIVE and has advised companies like Nike, Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Louis Vuitton, and Clinique on their emerging tech and gaming journeys. She has spoken at Harvard Business School, MIT, SXSW, Comic-Con, WEF Annual Meeting in Davos 2023, CES, MWC, Vogue's Forces of Fashion, and more. Cathy Hackl on LinkedInSpatial Dynamics on LinkedInLee Kebler BioLee has been at the forefront of blending technology and entertainment since 2003, creating advanced studios for icons like Will.i.am and producing music for Britney Spears and Big & Rich. Pioneering in VR since 2016, he has managed enterprise data at Nike, led VR broadcasting for Intel at the Japan 2020 Olympics, and driven large-scale marketing campaigns for Walmart, Levi's, and Nasdaq. A TEDx speaker on enterprise VR, Lee is currently authoring a book on generative AI and delving into splinternet theory and data privacy as new tech laws unfold across the US.Lee Kebler on LinkedInAdam Davis-McGee BioAdam Davis-McGee is a dynamic Creative Director and Producer specializing in immersive storytelling across XR and traditional media. As Senior Producer at Journey, he led the virtual studio, pioneering cutting-edge virtual experiences. He developed a Web3 playbook for Yum! Brands, integrating blockchain and NFT strategies. At Condé Nast, Adam produced engaging video content for Wired and Ars Technica, amplifying digital storytelling. His groundbreaking XR journalism project, In Protest: Grassroots Stories from the Frontlines (Oculus/Meta), captured historic moments in VR. Passionate about pushing creative boundaries, Adam thrives on crafting innovative narratives that captivate audiences worldwide.Adam Davis-McGee on LinkedInKey Discussion Topics:00:00 Intro: Welcome to Tech Magic with Cathy Hackl06:33 Meta's Eagle Eye: Military XR Partnership with Palmer Luckey14:05 Apple's Liquid Glass: Paving the Way for AR Glasses17:25 Haptic Innovation: Apple's F1 Movie Trailer Experience19:18 Human vs AI: Why F1 Racing Needs the Human Element22:27 Browser History Dating: AI's Latest Match-Making Experiment26:27 Snap's Vision: Consumer Smart Glasses Coming in 202631:27 From Storytelling to Story Living: ILMxLAB's Immersive Future33:54 Closing Thoughts: Summer Break Announcement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Agile World with Greg Kihlstrom
    #784: Monday.com Global Creative Director Robbie Ferrara on clarifying the benefits of AI

    The Agile World with Greg Kihlstrom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 27:41


    What if the biggest risk in deploying AI isn't the technology itself, but how your team is able to understand its most significant benefits? Agility requires more than just adapting your technology stack; it demands a flexible brand narrative and a creative approach that can evolve with customer sentiment and cultural shifts. This is particularly true when tackling a topic as hyped and misunderstood as artificial intelligence. Today, we're going to talk about what it takes to break the mold of traditional B2B marketing, particularly in the age of AI. We'll explore how brands can move beyond feature-focused messaging to create genuine emotional resonance and build a brand that feels both innovative and human. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Robbie Ferrara, Global Creative Director at monday.com. About Robbie Ferrara As Director of Creative at Monday.com, Robbie leads the creative vision for the brand, shaping global marketing strategies, defining messaging, and spearheading mass advertising campaigns that drive brand growth and engagement.Robbie oversees the in-house creative department and manage relationships with creative agencies and production partners to deliver impactful global campaigns. He also plays a critical part in evolving Monday.com's creative identity and driving its position as one of the fastest-growing tech brands in the world.Prior to monday.com, Robbie held creative leadership roles at Prime Video and Amazon. Robbie Ferrara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbieferrara/ Resources monday.com: www.monday.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Palm Springs, Feb 23-26 in Palm Springs, CA. Go here for more details: https://etailwest.wbresearch.com/ Take a look a the Monday.com marketing campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Hkcw_j8js0 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

    The Rich Somers Report
    Personal Branding Strategies From Dan Martell's Creative Director | Sam Gaudet E435

    The Rich Somers Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 47:24


    In this episode of The Report, host Rich sits down with Dan Martel's Creative Director Sam Gaudet — one of the most dialed-in operators behind some of the most effective personal brands online today. If you've ever wondered how top-tier creators grow massive influence, build trust at scale, and pump out high-converting content without burning out… this conversation gives you the blueprint.They dive deep into the frameworks, systems, and creative processes used to build Dan's brand — from storytelling structure, to content workflows, to the psychology behind hooks that stop people mid-scroll. His guest breaks down what most creators are doing wrong, the shifts they need to make in 2025 and beyond, and exactly how to position yourself so people instantly understand who you are, what you do, and why they should care.You'll hear the behind-the-scenes secrets of brand architecture, the importance of counter-positioning, how to create content that actually gets shared, and why you don't need to be the loudest voice online — you just need to be the clearest. Whether you're an entrepreneur, coach, or creator looking to build an audience that actually converts, this episode is packed with actionable plays you can implement immediately.Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

    Talk Art
    Marco Falcioni (BOSS & Art Basel Awards)

    Talk Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 41:20


    This episode is a special partnership with BOSS. Special episode recorded during Miami Basel week, December 2025. #ADRussell & Robert catch up with Marco Falcioni, Creative Director of HUGO BOSS. We discuss the Art Basel Awards which BOSS have been partnering with.The BOSS AWARD for Outstanding Achievement was presented at Art Basel Miami Beach to Meriam Bennani for her work entitled “For My Best Family.”The BOSS AWARD for Outstanding Achievement celebrates work that embodies the BOSS values of boldness, personal authenticity, ambition, and responsibility. It honors a singular work, produced within the last 18 months, that has catalyzed change at the intersection of art, technological innovation, social dialogue, and identity. Moroccan-born and New York-based, Meriam Bennani uses a broad range of artistic mediums that include video, sound, animation, sculpture as well as large-scale installations, among others. She's known for mixing humor, pop-cultural aesthetics and digital language in her storytelling to create immersive, playful yet critical pieces that resonate with the viewer. The BOSS AWARD for Outstanding Achievement has a prize of US$100,000 and empowers the awardee to amplify voices beyond their own, allowing them to allocate a reward of US$50,000 to a community or cause of the artist's choosing. The remaining US$50,000 will be invested in a project, commission, or cultural activation by the artist that will be co-developed with BOSS.Introduced earlier this year in May, the Art Basel Awards recognized 36 Medalists across nine categories within the contemporary art world. These categories included iconic, established, and emerging artists, as well as cross-disciplinary creators, curators, institutions, patrons, media and storytellers, and allies shaping the future of cutting-edge artistry. Through a peer-driven process, the Medalists then selected 12 Gold Medalists from among their ranks, who were honored with the highest distinction at last night's ceremony.BOSS has supported art for 30 years and is known for timeless and sophisticated style, and commitment to culture, sport and sustainability, underpinned by technical innovations developed over its century-long history. Russell explores his inspirations and design approach, including runway collections, collaborations with David Beckham, Aston Martin, and reimagining classics with a modern twist.Follow @FalcioniMarco and @BOSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.