From The Culture

In the final episode of the series, Amanda and Marcus discuss various factors around the day to day and legacy interactions that shape us. They discuss this with Chrysi Philalithes (first Chief Digital Officer at RED) alongside the digital firsts she created with the likes of Apple, Nike and X (formerly Twitter). Amanda then interviews the podcaster, artist and photographer Dario Calmese who amongst his many achievements shot the 2020 front cover for Vanity Fair featuring Viola Davis. What starts as a candid conversation about burnout, travel fatigue, and the illusion of “having it all together” quickly evolves into a deeper reflection on the frameworks we operate within. From personal routines to organizational culture, Marcus and Amanda unpack how the “frame” we exist in and the “gravity” it creates, quietly influences our decisions, energy, and sense of self.

In this episode of From The Culture, hosts Marcus Collins and Amanda Slavin are joined by Sherlen Archibald, a cultural marketing and communications expert who has built a career at the intersection of art, music, fashion and storytelling. As Co-Founder of We The Roses Agency, he has led campaigns for global brands such as Red Bull and Google Arts & Culture, while also collaborating with iconic artists such as OutKast and Ciara. Together, they explore Google’s Project Aristotle......one of the most influential workplace studies ever conducted and unpack what it reveals about psychological safety, collaboration, and the hidden forces behind high-performing teams.

In this episode of From the Culture, Marcus Collins and Amanda Slavin are joined by Laura Beyer - Head of Brand Partnerships @TED. They discuss the deeper forces behind behaviour and how shared beliefs influence decision making, creativity, and the way organizations evolve over time. They unpack the relationship between identity, community, and the systems we operate within especially when it comes to managing boundaries. It's a reflective look at how culture isn’t just something we participate in—it’s something we actively build, challenge, and redefine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.