*Pre-order Octavo on Amazon* Episode Description: In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with one of my design icons, Marty Neumeier, who is an accomplished designer and author. We chat about his new design-thriller book, The Scarlett Files/Octavo, his shift from non-fiction to fiction, and how he integrates design and writing within his work. Marty also shares how his early experiences shaped his career and why storytelling plays such an essential role in branding, design,...

Sam and Katie start the episode super light (yeah right) asking the existential question: when should you trust divine timing, and when should you act? Then, we chat with the absolutely lovely and real Erin Mathew. She’s mindset coach, human design reader and mom of three herself. Erin breaks down how moms use their charts to parent in a way that’s most aligned, the mental load, and practical mindset tools. We cover all things HD, too, including emotional authority, open centers (spleen),

We’re kicking off a new Fireside Chat series. These are shorter, behind-the-scenes episodes where Drew shares how StealthX thinks about the shifts shaping the next era of experience and growth. Each one blends perspective with practice, featuring quick takes, demos, and tools operators can use right away.Drew starts with the latest from OpenAI’s Dev Day, the new Apps SDK and Agent Builder, and what those signals mean for how products and experiences will be built in the near future. From an

On this week's episode, Wade and Gavin talk to Peter and Jeff with Brandartica! Brandartica builds brands that want more than just “pretty”. They craft strategy, storytelling, and design that drive results in CPG, food, beverage, and lifestyle. Founder Peter Jude Ricciardi spent 15 years at Disney mastering emotional storytelling, joined by partner Jeff Litcofsky, who brings 25+ years of technical, marketing, and UX expertise.We look forward to connecting with Peter and Jeff and talk all things

Chris Simon is a technologist who's given talks about AI, specifically LLMs, or Large Language Models such as ChatGPT. AI is going to be an increasingly big topic in games. From things like art generation, code generation, to chat moderation, to dynamic difficulty systems, and all the way to engineless games that use a neural network to generate images based on user input. And there are many more.So it's a topic we'll probably return to, but one of the biggest ways people are using

Welcome back to Home Design chat with Nancy. I am excited to have Chris and Melanie Sparks with Kurk Homes join me today.They are a third-generation, full-service custom home builders based in Texas, known for blending thoughtful design, family legacy, and top-tier craftsmanship, and they are a brother & sister team.Kurk Homes is the only Southern Living Custom Builder in the Houston and Texas Hill Country area building to a certified third-party engineering standard, which really sets them

Today we wander into the layered world of Tim Pilgrim—a landscape architect and gardener who sees soil, water, and wildness as teachers. Tim invites us to connect with the land rather than control it, to design gardens that honour both human need and ecological integrity. Together we explore the art of observation and the quiet discipline of water management, learning how these practices build truly sustainable landscapes. Tim shares how gardens evolve over time, shaped by climate change and ...

IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE’RE WELCOMING BACK KIKI (@LOW_KEY_KI) AND DIVING INTO THE WORLD OF COLOR THEORY—HOW COLOR SHAPES OUR STORIES, MOODS, AND THE WAY WE EXPERIENCE TATREEZ. Kiki shares her background in scientific illustration, explaining how light, pigment, and human perception interact to shape our visual experiences. The conversation then dives into color theory fundamentals: complementary colors, the color wheel, and the science of how colors interact. Kiki explains how traditional tatre...

Season 2 is here, design lovers! And I couldn’t be more excited to kick things off with someone who has been such a champion of my work and the Canadian design scene: Anicka Quin. She’s the VP of Content at Canada Wide Media and the powerhouse behind Western Living, Vancouver Magazine, BC Business, BC Living, and TV Week. Basically, she’s the woman keeping Western Canada on the design map — and doing it with serious style.Anicka and I go way back, and this chat feels full-circle. Usually she’s the

Vermont Governor Phil Scott has called for State Senator Sam Douglass to resign after a Politico report revealed disturbing racist and hateful messages in a Young Republican group chat.

We are SO honored to have Rachel Cunliffe, founder and designer at Cre8d Design, joining us today--all the way from New Zealand!!Diving deeper into Rachel's article, "Why food blogs still matter (even in the age of ChatGPT)," we're dissecting the many ways that AI falls flat when it comes to recipe creation (or should we say imitation). If you've been needing a data-backed pep talk to keep going, creating, and sharing recipes that are uniquely you, this one is for you! Show

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In this episode, we chat with Fadi M. Abul Hussen, a product designer and branding specialist with over 30 years of experience. From industrial design and 3D modelling to brand identity and packaging, Fadi shares his journey of transforming ideas into market-ready products. The role of surface modelling in SolidWorks, and his perspective on the future of design.

Host Bea Moise continues her chat with author and accessibility expert Alex Norman.Alex Norman is the founder and CEO of Access Built, a leading agency helping organizations reimagine environments to be more inclusive. As the author of Boundless: Real Stories and Practical Strategies for Inclusive Living, Alex blends powerful life stories with actionable design strategies. A former global advertising and innovation leader, Alex now helps organizations uncover and remove the “friction points” in

Welcome back to Entra.Chat! In this rapid-fire Q&A, I’m joined by a team of brilliant CXE Identity Architects from Microsoft, and they’re answering the toughest questions on the future of identity. We dive deep into the security challenge posed by agentic AI that can spawn self-replicating identities and how Microsoft is creating tailored behavioral analytics to protect your environment. The team also spills the details on the shift to phishing-resistant MFA through authentication strengths and

In this episode, I chat with Kayla Batista, owner of Brand Barista, all about her journey in the design industry and the unique dynamics of being a white label designer. Kayla shares her background, her transition from one-on-one client work to specializing in white label design, and the flexibility it brings, especially during challenging times. We delve into her business model, the nuances of pricing and process, and how to establish effective and respectful relationships between agency own...

Fall may be here, but your garden isn’t done yet! In this cozy, laugh-filled October chat, Shannon and Caitlyn share what’s still thriving, what they’re harvesting (spoiler: chili peppers and bean chaos), and what you can still plant before the first frost. From garlic and shallots to arugula and tatsoi, they break down exactly what you can do now to stay garden-ready through November. You’ll hear stories about runaway sweet potato vines, tangled bean towers, and why sometimes a weed tree can be a

The AI world is buzzing as General Intuition lands $134 million in seed funding. Their mission to teach AI spatial awareness could unlock new possibilities in automation and design. Investors are calling it one of the boldest AI bets of the year.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle

Abhay Gangadharan is a People Operations Executive and Future of Work Leader with over 25 years of experience across Fortune 100 companies and high-growth startups, including 14 years at Google. His career spans the U.S., India, and Japan, where he has led initiatives across strategic workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, and HR service delivery. His background additionally includes experience in online advertising, product management, and business operations. With a deep

🎨 Ten Tips to Save Human Creativity in a Chat Bot World Human Hearts & Hands Making, Crafting, Creating Our Future Healthy The bots can mimic — but they can’t dream. 🌀 Book a Private Art Mentoring Session with Kristena West, M.A. → https://calendly.com/kristenawestart-info/first-session-30-min-spark-coaching   Artists Dream, Crafters Imagine, Painters Feel into the Colors. What can bots do? They can mimic — but they can’t dream or create from the human spirit. This 35-minute creative film is a