Journey Map

Today on Journey Map we are joined by Johan Debit and Jean-Rémi Massery, Co Founders of Brand Brothers. In this episode, we discuss the studio’s work in strategy, identity and typography, which has earned multiple Transform Awards, and what an AI engineer and a licensed pilot each bring to running one studio together.

Learn more from Brand Brothers, Johan and Jean-Rémi:
Brand Brothers: https://brandbrothers.studio/
Connect with Johan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johandebit/
Connect with Jean-Rémi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrmassery/

Today on Journey Map we are joined by Karam Al Jajeh, Senior Director of Customer Success at N-able. In this episode, we discuss 13 years on both sides of the revenue equation at one company, the climb from SDR in 2013 to the number one account executive worldwide by 2016, and the move that turned a support-focused CS team into a commercial engine now managing $240M in ARR, growing 14% year over year. We also get into what it means to promote more than 80 people across a career, and why Karam counts that as the most meaningful metric of all.

Learn more from N-able and Karam:
N-able: https://www.n-able.com/
Connect with Karam Al Jajeh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kajajeh/

Today on Journey Map we are joined by Jamie Ellul, Founder and Creative Director of Supple Studio. In this episode, we discuss 20+ years in branding across some of the UK’s most respected design agencies, co-founding two studios of his own, and what band logos can teach us about design, drawn from his book Logo-Rhythm: Band Logos That Rocked the World.

Learn more from Supple Studio and Jamie:
Supple Studio: https://supplestudio.com/
Connect with Jamie Ellul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-ellul-supple-studio/

Today on Journey Map we are joined by Tracy West, Executive Creative Director of Fifty Thousand Feet. In this episode, we discuss 20+ years shaping a Chicago brand consultancy, brand strategy for clients like BMW, Mastercard and Google, and leading alongside CEO Kate Watts and the exec team.

Learn more from Fifty Thousand Feet and Tracy:
Fifty Thousand Feet: https://fiftythousandfeet.com/
Connect with Tracy West: linkedin.com/in/westtracy/

Today on Journey Map, we're joined by Jonathan Kenyon, Co-Founder of Vault49. In this episode, Jonathan shares his journey from childhood calligraphy to leading a creative agency. Discover how his early experiences, partnership with John Glasgow, and resilience through industry challenges shaped his approach to authentic brand building and community.

Learn More from Jonathan and Vault49:
Visit Vault49: https://www.vault49.com/
Connect with Jonathan Kenyon: linkedin.com/in/vault49

Today on Journey Map, we're joined by Juan Carlos Pagan and Ahmed Klink of Sunday Afternoon. In this episode, we explore the unique hybrid design studio and talent agency that is Sunday Afternoon, and we discover how their diverse backgrounds and shared vision have shaped their innovative operating model and creative success.

Learn More from Juan Carlos, Ahmed and Sunday Afternoon:
Visit Sunday Afternoon: https://sundayafternoon.us/
Connect with Juan Carlos: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juancarlospagan/
Connect with Ahmed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-klink-1736491b/

Today on Journey Map, we're joined by Danny Miller, Founder of High Tide. In this episode, Danny shares his unconventional journey into design, from a fine arts background to leading a multidisciplinary creative studio. Discover how serendipity, relentless pursuit, and diverse experiences shaped his career and the agency's success.

Learn More from Danny and High Tide:
Visit High Tide: https://hightidenyc.com/
Connect with Danny Miller: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-miller-b3a3803/

Today on Journey Map, we're joined by Cat How and Rog How co-founders of How&How. In this episode, Cat and Rog share their journey from creative entrepreneurs to founders of the award-winning agency How&How. They discuss their unique backgrounds, the challenges of starting during the pandemic, and their vision for the future of their agency across London and Los Angeles.

Learn More from Cat & Rog and How&How:
Visit How&How: https://how.studio/
Connect with Cat How: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cat-how-0499b9149/
Connect with Rog How: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rog-how/

Today on Journey Map, we're joined by David Schwarz founder of HUSH. In this episode, David shares insights on how his career evolved from digital design to physical space, the importance of relationships and organic growth, and innovative ideas like transforming construction scaffolding into public art.

Learn More from David and HUSH:
Visit HUSH NYC: https://www.heyhush.com/
Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhschwarz/

Today on Journey Map, we're joined by Haraldur Thorleifsson founder of Ueno. Haraldur Thorleifsson first joined us when Ueno was already turning heads. Now he's back, and the map looks a lot different. From freelance designer to founder of one of the most talked-about agencies in tech, building for Google, Twitter, and others, Haraldur has never stayed in one lane for long. In this episode, we get into what's changed, what he's building now with Ramp Up, and how you run a creative life that spans design, tech, and philanthropy from, of all places, Iceland.

Learn More from Haraldur and Ueno:
Visit Ueno: https://www.ueno.co/
Connect with Haraldur Thorleifsson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haraldur-thorleifsson-359aaa5b/