• S1, E10 - The Balancing Act of Authenticity
    Mar 12 2026

    In this episode of From the Culture, Marcus Collins and Amanda Slavin explore how creativity, culture and identity intersect in modern storytelling. The conversation features an interview with Misan Harriman (Photographer, Social Activist and Chair at The Southbank Centre in London) who shares insights on visual storytelling, cultural perspective, and the responsibility creators carry when shaping narratives that reach global audiences. Together they discuss the power of representation, the role of culture in creative work, and how intentional storytelling can influence and change how people see the world.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • S1, E9 - Grief Wholeness and The Selves We Carry
    Mar 5 2026

    In this episode of From the Culture, Marcus Collins and Amanda Slavin explore the forces that shape organizational culture and the role identity plays in leadership. The conversation features a powerful interview with Dr. Eric Solomon (YouTube, Spotify, Google), who shares reflections on navigating corporate environments, aligning personal values with professional work, and why psychological safety is essential for meaningful culture change. Together, they discuss community, purpose, and the deeper human dynamics that influence how organizations grow and evolve.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • S1, E8 - 915,103,765 Ways to Create a Culture of Abundance
    Feb 26 2026

    In this episode, Marcus and Amanda reflect on an interview with Bing Chen - American entrepreneur, former YouTube executive, and co-founder of Gold House. They explore what it truly means to build a culture of abundance.

    From leadership and performance standards to identity, representation, and resilience, Bing shares how an abundance mindset can reshape organizations, careers, and communities. The conversation moves beyond business strategy into personal growth, faith, and redefining success in a world that often defaults to scarcity.

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    52 mins
  • S1, E7 - Fun, Meaning and The Cultures That Work
    Feb 19 2026

    In this episode of From The Culture, Marcus and Amanda explore what culture really is beyond the invisible system that helps us make meaning of the world. They are joined by Lenore Skenazy — American speaker, syndicated columnist, author and leading voice behind the free-range parenting movement. The conversation moves into identity, engagement, attention, and the modern struggle to create meaning in a world where we are never bored and rarely still. If culture shapes how we interpret reality, then organisational culture shapes how we think, behave, and decide...often without realizing it.

    The discussion goes beyond parenting. It’s about fear, trust, cultural norms, and how shared beliefs, often unquestioned can influence the systems we build and the freedoms we allow.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • S1, E6 - The Space Where Creativity Happens
    Feb 12 2026

    Where does creativity really come from? Is it talent, discipline, inspiration… or something else entirely? In this episode, Marcus and Amanda explore the hidden conditions that allow creativity to emerge alongside Alejandro Chavetta (Brand Executive Creative Director at Adobe). From mental space and environment to boredom, constraint, and deep focus, they unpack the psychology and neuroscience behind original thinking. Creativity isn't just for creatives, it’s a cognitive process that fuels innovation, problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and meaningful work. Whether you are a creator, founder, leader, or simply trying to think more clearly, this episode will challenge how you understand the magic or monotony of the creative process.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • S1, E5 - The Easy Part About Making Hard Decisions
    Feb 5 2026

    In this episode of From The Culture, Marcus Collins and Amanda Slavin dig into one of the most deceptively complicated forces inside every organization: change.

    Change isn’t just a strategy, or a punchline, it’s emotional, messy, cultural, and deeply human. They explore trust, resistance, and the role values and shared meaning play in shaping behavior. The conversation also draws on insights from Javier Farfan, a seasoned marketing executive and current strategic advisor at J Wolf Advisors, who’s helped brands like the NFL, McDonald’s, Miller Coors, New Balance, and TIDAL navigate culture, entertainment, and technology to build impactful and lasting relevance.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • S1, EP4 - Navigating The Ghost of Cultures Past
    Jan 29 2026

    In this episode, Marcus and Amanda reflect and explore big questions, real experiences, and the deeper meaning behind the work we do and why sometimes, it can't be separated from the lives we live. In this episode, Amanda interviews Tariq Hassan, one of the industry’s most recognized marketing leaders, on how legacy culture impacts modern organizations. With over two decades of global marketing, communications, and brand leadership — including leading marketing at McDonald’s USA — Hassan shares practical insights on navigating change and building brands that stay relevant.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • S1, EP3 - The Deceptive Nature of Obviousness
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode of From The Culture, Marcus and Amanda interview Nadia Kokni a leading Business & Marketing Leader (PUMA, Hugo Boss and JD Sports). They discuss why the most important truths about work, culture, and organizations are often hiding in plain sight. They unpack how “obvious” ideas can become invisible, why teams overlook the fundamentals that actually drive performance, and how shared assumptions quietly shape the way organizations think and behave.

    Ultimately, this is a conversation about learning to see again — and how noticing what we usually ignore can unlock healthier cultures, better work, and more meaningful collective outcomes.

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    50 mins