In this episode, Chris Do joins Sean Cannell from Think Media for a deep dive into AI, personal branding, and what it takes to stand out in today’s creator economy. Sean, a successful entrepreneur and content strategist, shares insights on AI’s disruptive potential, how to use it as a productivity tool, and the evolving landscape of content creation.

Chris and Sean break down the importance of authenticity, goal setting, and work-life balance while discussing the role of personal websites in a social-first world. They explore how creators can position themselves for long-term success by leveraging their unique voice, refining their brand, and staying ahead of industry trends. Throughout the conversation, they provide actionable steps for creators looking to elevate their content and future-proof their careers.

Timestamps:

(00:00) — Intro

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In this episode, Chris Do and Jodie Cook explore how creatives should approach AI, balancing curiosity with the fear many still hold. They examine how AI reshapes workflows, speeds up production, and challenges long-standing ideas about originality.

Chris shares examples from design, film, and typography to show how every generation labels new tools as “cheating.” Jodie adds how AI expands creative capacity, boosts output, and accelerates learning. Together, they highlight the ongoing tension between authenticity, efficiency, and evolving creative standards.

Timestamps

(00:00) - Intro

(01:00) - How creatives use AI

(12:13) - Creative history boosts clarity

(13:20) - AI removes blank-page paralysis

(16:40) - AI speeds Photoshop workflow

(20:38) - Faster iteration using AI

(24:10) - New artistic forms emerging

(26:26) - First AI-generated podcast

(30:25) - Citing sources for transparency

(47:59) - Automated summary and analysis

(01:03:19) - AI enhancing creative work

(01:20:39) - Final message on adaptation

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In this episode, Chris Do sits down with Jay Brown for a deep and expansive conversation about identity, spirituality, and the pursuit of purpose. Jay shares his journey from growing up between the Philippines, San Diego, and Hawaii to becoming a standout high-school athlete with dreams of professional football. After an ACL tear ended his career, he stepped into entrepreneurship—launching a music licensing company, producing large-scale events, and navigating fame, anxiety, and internal dissonance. Major personal losses in 2013 pushed him toward deeper self-understanding, eventually guiding him to the transformational work he does today.

Timestamps

(00:00) - Intro

(01:39) - Jay shares early upbringing

(05:12) - Identity and early influences

(12:46) - Culture and multiverse emergence

(18:57) - Artists channel divine insight

(22:14) - Creativity as spiritual access

(27:24) - Misalignment drains life force

(30:35) - Preparing vessel for intuition

(41:52) - Multidimensional self exploration

(52:39) - Releasing inherited narratives

(59:53) - Guided mental programming moment

(01:00:39) - Facebook post leads to Airbnb

(01:01:33) - Airbnb host culture discussion

(01:06:58) - Building deeper human connection

(01:10:19) - Success but misalignment theme

(01:11:56) - People addicted to courses

(01:12:50) - Teaching without full mechanics

(01:16:35) - Stress patterns harming society

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In this episode, Chris Do sits down with coach and creator Jule Kim for a powerful and emotional discussion on grief, loss, and healing. Jule opens up about losing her brother unexpectedly and how it reshaped her understanding of family, identity, and emotional connection.

Together, they explore the cultural pressures that discourage vulnerability, the struggle to feel deeply, and how grief forces self-discovery in unexpected ways. Chris offers thoughtful reflections on empathy, boundaries, and how to truly support someone through pain.

Timestamps

(00:00) - Intro

(01:36) - Lessons learned in loss

(02:35) - Why no one talks about grief

(03:13) - Chris on family and mortality

(10:59) - How her brother’s death hit

(18:20) - Hidden trauma and autism shared

(24:33) - Organ donation process begins

(33:42) - Family conflict and decision-making

(41:43) - Legacy and meaning after loss

(43:00) - Rituals, closure, and moving on

(50:00) - Sudden emotions and healing process

(58:18) - Preparing loved ones for the future

(59:04) - Memories preserved through media

(01:10:40) - Lessons learned from loss

(01:15:25) - Acceptance and emotional growth

(01:20:12) - Depression, family history, and healing

(01:21:07) - Message of hope and help

(01:21:38) - Crisis lifeline and support call

(01:22:00) - Deep grief and full surrender

(01:25:45) - Reflections and gratitude

Check out today's guest, Jule Kim:

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Jule's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsjulekim⁠⁠

Executive Coach Jule Kim : ⁠⁠https://adviceactually.com/⁠⁠

Jule Kim's Podcasts:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Wy7NzSjPBFU42tGS0jUeB?si=27adaa65f448473c

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-how-you-think-a-personal-growth-and/id1821606552

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In this episode of The Futur Podcast, Chris Do sits down with Geoff Cook, founder of Base Design New York, to explore the art of world-building through branding. Geoff recounts his early days at DKNY, where he learned the fundamentals of brand, culture, and retail experience before co-founding Base around the turn of the millennium.

Together, they discuss how his marketing background shaped his approach to strategy and storytelling—skills that continue to guide his creative leadership today. Geoff shares insights on the intersection of design, business, and emotion, emphasizing how understanding brand perception drives everything from positioning to execution.

Timestamps

(00:00) - Intro

Check out today's guest, Geoff Cook:

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-cook-b587804

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.basedesign.com/

Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/geoffreycook/?hl=en

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In this episode, Chris Do sits down with Paul Rowan, co-founder of Umbra, to explore the evolution of creativity, design, and entrepreneurial resilience. Paul shares how curiosity from his father’s hardware store shaped his early design instincts, how a simple DIY idea turned into a global brand, and why imagination remains the ultimate business tool.

Together, they uncover lessons from Umbra’s iconic Garbo trash can, how to turn setbacks into strategy, and the courage it takes to pivot in an unpredictable market.

Timestamps

(00:00) - Intro

Check out today's guest, Paul Rowan:

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ca.linkedin.com/in/paul-rowan-976927b

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paulrowan.ca/

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulrowan/?hl=en

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In this episode, Chris Do sits down with entrepreneur and Digital Marketer founder Ryan Deiss to explore how his early ventures shaped a multimillion-dollar business empire and what led to his public “retirement” from online courses.

Ryan unpacks his journey from selling eBooks in college to scaling a $200M portfolio and why he believes adaptability is the key to long-term success. They discuss what happens when business identity and personal identity collide, the decline of digital courses, and how AI is reshaping the marketing landscape.

Timestamps

(00:00) - Intro

(01:04) - $200M portfolio snapshot

(03:38) - First client, no skills

(05:23) - Risk time, not money

(07:11) - Who you serve lesson

(09:26) - SEO baby-food eBook

(12:42) - From maker to publisher

(15:19) - Licensing flat-fee deals

(20:18) - Six-month job, quit

(28:41) - Course revenue collapse

(34:25) - Hard pivot calculus

(39:46) - Identity, failure, recovery

(41:28) - Message to entrepreneurs

(48:37) - Pivot to AI services

(52:41) - 10-80-10 AI workflow

(54:56) - Sell certainty, outcomes

(01:02:13) - Transformation vs. identity

Check out today's guest, Ryan Deiss:

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandeiss

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ryandeiss.com/

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ryandeiss/

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In this episode, Chris Do explores the constant tension between visionary leadership and operational execution. He breaks down how most leaders naturally lean toward either the CEO archetype — focused on innovation, forecasting, and long-term vision — or the COO type, who ensures systems, structure, and profitability.

Using Steve Jobs as an example, Chris illustrates how true mastery lies in balancing big-picture thinking with an obsessive attention to detail, from pioneering the buttonless phone to handpicking marble for Apple Stores.

Timestamps

(00:00) - Intro

(00:41) - CEO vs. COO Roles Explained

(01:20) - Steve Jobs’ Vision and Detail

(03:15) - Tim Cook’s Operational Leadership

(05:00) - Discover Your Leadership Strength

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In this episode, Chris Do sits down with Tansel Ali, a four-time Australian Memory Champion, to explore how anyone can train their brain to remember anything — from names and speeches to entire books or phone directories.

Together, they unpack the science and art of storytelling for memory, the role of emotion in recall, and how tools like spaced repetition and the memory palace can transform how we learn. Tansel explains that memory isn’t a talent but a trainable skill that anyone can develop. Listeners will walk away with clear, actionable techniques to strengthen their focus, recall, and retention.

Timestamps

(00:00) - Intro

(01:00) - Meet Tansel Ali, memory master

(02:20) - Memorizing two phone books

(04:40) - Short-term vs long-term recall

(05:55) - Storytelling as a memory tool

(08:20) - Remembering names creatively

(10:40) - Visualization and imagination hacks

(12:30) - Why emotional memory sticks

(15:00) - Spaced repetition explained

(16:40) - Inside the memory palace method

(19:00) - Recall vs storage mindset

(21:40) - Mind mapping for better learning

(23:30) - Speed reading that actually works

(27:00) - Training focus through memory practice

(31:40) - Turning memorization into understanding

(37:20) - Applying memory skills in real life

(54:30) - Final takeaways

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In this episode, Chris Do sits down with Jefferson Fisher — a fifth-generation trial attorney, bestselling author, and viral communication coach — to explore how to argue less and talk more effectively. Jefferson unpacks the psychology behind calm communication, how to time tough conversations, and why listening before reacting builds deeper trust.

Together, they explore practical tools like the “I can tell” phrase, scheduling emotional talks, and using breath to create space in dialogue. His frameworks help listeners become more intentional speakers and better listeners in both professional and personal settings.

Timestamps

(00:00) - Jefferson Fisher intro + background

(02:45) - How to become a better communicator

(05:20) - Timing tough conversations right

(08:10) - Scheduling hard talks with partners

(11:45) - Using “I can tell” effectively

(15:25) - Breath control for clear thinking

(18:50) - Slowing speech for confidence

(22:30) - Tone, emotion, and word delivery

(27:05) - Training clients to stay calm

(32:40) - Managing nerves under pressure

(38:15) - Speaking naturally in high stakes

(44:00) - Authenticity vs. performative communication

(50:25) - How juries detect fakeness fast

(56:10) - Building credibility through presence

(01:02:40) - Avoiding over-explaining and rushing

(01:09:15) - Staying grounded in conflict

(01:15:55) - Key takeaways on communication mastery

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