Ross and Jessica Bong-Woon, Associate Creative Director, discuss how to get a deeply niche audience to care about the same things you do, how to extract the best from people and how, by varying your approach, you can find hidden gold.

Ross and Armin Vit, co-founder of UnderConsideration, discuss the boldness it takes to impress a discerning audience, the best reasons to rebrand and how giving your brand motion can help you stand out.

Ross and Danny Denhard, Interim Chief Growth Officer and coach, discuss how your brand makes you memorable and the roles community, logistics and advertising play in building successful businesses these days.

Ross and Astrid Stavro, Founder & Creative Director of Astrid Stavro Studio, discuss what it takes to build brands that are timeless but still fresh and the important role people’s unique stories and perspectives play in this.

Ross and Jason Naylor, award-winning artist, muralist and author, chat about how holding strong values positively influences your work and the way you collaborate, how practising your craft and working within constraints will help you form your identity and carve out an organic personal brand, and the impact colour can have; especially in environments where it’s scarce.

Ross and Jakub Rusiecki, Co-Founder of The Symmetrical DAO and Summoner at Social Graph Ventures, discuss the issues web3 social media platforms face in terms of UX and UI, the investment opportunity in media NFTs, and why you should let people replicate your identity using AI.

Ross and Anthony Azekwoh, a contemporary artist and author based in Nigeria, whose work focuses on African folklore and mythology, discuss the lack of representation for African Artists in Web3 and how he thinks the space will evolve over the coming years. Anthony also shares his realisation about Instagram that drove him to start working with SuperRare.

Ross and Matthias Winckelmann, Co-Founder and one of the two Creative Directors of someform Studio, discuss why the world’s biggest companies are using abstract design to stand out, what this means for designers, and how we can avoid carrying current biases in the future.

Ross and Casey Martin, Founder and Executive Creative Director of Play, discuss what it’s like to build the brands that are shaping the future and how to adapt your design process to work with visionary tech leaders. Casey also shares his perspective on finding balance in fast-paced agency life.

Ross and Lucas Zanotto, a multi-award-winning designer, artist, and director, discuss how rules help artists find their unique style and why generative art still requires craft and skill. Lucas also shares how generative art could make artists’ work more accessible, and how training AI could help you build your brand.

Ross and Kate Dawkins, multi-BAFTA-winning video/projection designer and director, and the founder of Kate Dawkins Studios, discuss how to create unforgettable brand experiences. Kate shares how to craft messages that resonate with audiences and how to bring them to life as immersive experiences. She also breaks down the 4 pillars that she and her team use to think about their work.

Ross and Nando Costa discuss how AI will change brand strategy and how we build brands. Nando also shares how he thinks AI will help shape virtual reality, and what designers can do to ensure they don’t get left behind.

Simon Dixon shares how DixonBaxi creates work that resonates. He weighs in on whether design can change the world, and warns against following tech trends instead of understanding why you're doing something, making it meaningful, and then thinking about how technology can help you achieve it.

Ross and the founders of Tally Labs – See Ape Follow Ape and Valet Jones – discuss why you need to build in public, the mistakes that they’ve made, and how to work with your community. Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-tally-labs

Ross, J.P and Justin Alanis, Co-CEOs of StoryCo, discuss what it’s going to take for DAOs to be successful, how Netflix kills creator revenue, and why we'll never see another indie film like The Matrix.

Ross and Anthony Di Iorio, co-founder of Ethereum and founder of Decentral Inc and Andiami, discuss the values that drove Ethereum’s success, how Web3 runs the risk of becoming centralised, and what he believes is the perfect model for solving business problems.

Ross and Zeneca – web3 and NFT investor, advisor, content creator, and project founder – discuss how he’s built one of the strongest communities in Web3 and why you shouldn't monetize your content too early.

Ross and Jeff Staple, the founder of REED ART DEPARTMENT discuss how brands and branding change from the real world to Web3 and how he carried the famous Staple Pigeon into the metaverse.

Ross and Teemu Suviala, Global Head of Brand Design for Reality Labs at Meta, discuss the history of surrealism and its return to mainstream attention, and how the Metaverse will change brands. Teemu also shares what he’s learned by being at the intersection of creativity and technology.

Ross and David Gersch, founder of CryptoLeos discuss how he created 1000 unique artworks for CryptoLeos, the power of memes as drivers of culture, and David’s experiments at the forefront of new technology.

Ross and Bryce Anderson discuss why Bored Ape Yacht Club is similar to Hello Kitty, what people get wrong about film3, and why Clubhouse Pictures are reimagining storytelling in Web3.

Ross and Jack Butcher discuss the common misconception that Web3’s most valuable attribute is its technology, why building a strong network is so important, and How Web3 will create stronger brand communities.

In Episode #61, Ross is joined by Gerhard Human, illustrator, animator, art director, and founder of Repeat Offenders. Gerhard’s been working in the visual industry since 2001. His work is strongly inspired by underground comics, skate culture, and animation. He’s done TV commercials for brands like MTV, Adobe, Goodwill, and Smirnoff, and his work has been featured online and in print. Ross and Gerhard discuss his entry into Web3 and how NFTs have opened a new touch point for fans of his...

In Episode #60, Ross is joined by Kenny Miller, founder of StudioDao, and a creative and entrepreneurial leader focused on developing media brands that target emerging spaces in digital media. Kenny’s path has led to iconic work for culture-defining brands such as Apple, Disney, Nickelodeon, Noggin, MTV, The Walking Dead, Netflix, and the New York Knicks. His work has connected profoundly with users of all ages worldwide. Kenny’s work has covered every aspect of the business-- production,...