In this episode, Barry and Phil welcome David Richard, Entrepreneur and AI enthusiast joins us for a drink and a discussion about the evolving roles of design, designers, and business leaders in the age of AI. David regales us with his long journey through design, teaching, starting his own agency, then joining a large organization, and all the differences and similarities between those business contexts. We then pivot to the topic at the tip of every designer's tongue: "What do I do now that design is no longer solely in my hands, and what value do I bring?" David also shares his learnings as the co-founder of Blossom, a professional networking platform that combines relationship management with gentle AI guidance to make networking feel less intimidating and more meaningful.

Drinks: Chatham Squire Premium Lager, Treehouse Galactic Storm Imperial IPA, Meanwhile Brewing Company Tender Robot Hazy IPA

Links: https://goblossom.ai/

In this episode of, Phil and Barry engage in a rich conversation with CX Transformation Strategist, Author, and Podcaster Jenessa Carder about her journey from Boston to Japan and the cultural insights she has gained along the way. We discuss the importance of empathy in design, the challenges of being a foreigner in Japan, and how personal stories can enhance design practices. Jenessa shares her experiences with inclusivity in design and the power of storytelling, as well as her recent projects, including her book "The Curious Nail Who Stuck Out", and the resultant podcast, "The Curious Nail". This conversation emphasizes the significance of understanding diverse perspectives and the role of design in creating inclusive experiences. Enjoy!

Drinks: Devil's Purse Brewing Co. Handline Kölsch, Glaabsbräu Pilsener, Tully's Barista Black Coffee

Links: https://expressanything.squarespace.com/curiousnail

In this episode, Barry and Phil have a beer and a chat with Julianne Cross, an actor, writer, and filmmaker who left her career in media buying to pursue her passion for storytelling. Julianne discusses what it's like to go through the turbulent up's and down's of auditions, and the invaluable process she takes to learn from each one, process rejection, and properly celebrate triumphs. We also discuss how she turns ideas into viable stories, and how she uses script readings the same way designers use prototypes to get feedback. Lastly, we end this episode with a tribute to dearly departed Season 2 guest and inspirational writer Kathy Hepinstall. Cheers!

Drinks: Founders Brewing Company All Day IPA, Treehouse Hurricane American Double IPA, Montauk Brewing Company Wave Chaser IPA

Links: https://www.juliannecross.com/