The Futur with Chris Do
The Futur Podcast is a show that explores the interesting overlap between design, marketing, and business. Our host (and CEO of The Futur), Chris Do, hold candid conversations with inspirational people from the worlds of design, technology, marketing, business, philosophy and personal development. These conversations go deep. With the aim of understanding who these incredible people are, what drives them to do what they do, and what can we--the listener--learn from it all. Visit thefutur.com/podcast for show notes and additional information from each episode.
Episodes
December 18, 2025 • 67 mins
In this episode, Chris sits down with entrepreneur and creator Dan Martell for a deep dive into personal brand building, creative discipline, and the decade-long journey behind Dan’s explosive growth.
Dan unpacks the pivotal dinner conversation that pushed him from “reluctant creator” to going fully pro, ultimately adding millions of followers and hundreds of millions of monthly views. He discusses the emotional hurdles of talking...
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December 13, 2025 • 100 mins
In this episode, Chris Do and Jule Kim dive deep into the meaning of true friendship and the different tiers that define closeness and trust. They explore how people move in and out of our inner circles over time, based on shared values and behavior.
Chris shares his philosophy of offering friendship freely as a way to reveal true character. Jule reflects on her people-pleasing tendencies and how boundaries have evolved throughout...
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December 11, 2025 • 76 mins
In this episode, Chris Do sits down with Brendan Kane to break down the psychology and structure behind engineering viral content. Brendan explains why most creators fail—not because virality is impossible, but because their intentions and creative frameworks are misaligned with how audiences actually behave.
Together, they unpack the mechanics of “man on the street” videos, the role of tension, conflict, and perspective shifts, a...
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December 6, 2025 • 77 mins
In this episode, Chris Do and Jodie Cook dive deeply into The Courage to Be Disliked, exploring the core ideas of Adlerian psychology and how they contrast with the more widely known Freudian approach. Jodie explains why this single book has followed her across continents—literally part of her 23-kilo life—and how its central messages about agency, choice, and goal-driven behavior have shaped her worldview.
Chris shares his own e...
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December 4, 2025 • 81 mins
In this episode, Chris Do sits down with futurist and creative AI researcher Don Allen Stevenson III for a wide-ranging conversation on emerging technology, spatial computing, and how subjective realities will reshape the way humans interact with the world. Don shares his journey from DreamWorks Animation to becoming a leading voice on accessible creativity, discussing the tools, interfaces, and philosophies that drive his work.
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November 29, 2025 • 66 mins
In this episode, Anna Nassery joins Chris Do for a deep-dive conversation on her unconventional path into branding, creative direction, and entrepreneurship. She discusses her early years in PR, how she transitioned into tech startups, and what she learned while working alongside top Silicon Valley leaders.
Anna shares how these experiences shaped her approach to brand strategy, relationship-building, and identifying opportunitie...
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November 27, 2025 • 90 mins
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-...
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November 22, 2025 • 84 mins
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 ac...
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November 20, 2025 • 83 mins
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...
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November 15, 2025 • 88 mins
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 way...
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November 13, 2025 • 69 mins
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 storytelli...
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November 8, 2025 • 66 mins
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...
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November 6, 2025 • 75 mins
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...
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November 1, 2025 • 5 mins
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...
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October 30, 2025 • 56 mins
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 me...
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October 25, 2025 • 83 mins
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 em...
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October 23, 2025 • 103 mins
In this episode, Chris Do sits down with entrepreneur and philanthropist Simon Squibb to explore the imbalance between talent and opportunity. Together, they discuss how people can break through systemic barriers, the importance of resilience in creative fields, and why access—not ability—often determines success.
They reflect on Simon’s viral “What’s Your Dream?” project, the lessons he’s learned from mentoring others, and how c...
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October 18, 2025 • 51 mins
In this episode, Jodie Cook and Chris Do explore how to think bigger and challenge the invisible limits people set for themselves. Drawing inspiration from The Truman Show, they discuss how individuals often live within mental “sets” they’ve unknowingly built, and how expanding perspective can break those barriers. Jodie shares insights from her nomadic lifestyle and explains how exposure to new people, ideas, and places can help r...
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October 16, 2025 • 59 mins
In this episode of The Futur Podcast, Chris Do talks with branding veteran David Brier, author of Brand Intervention and Rich Brand, Poor Brand. They explore what separates brands that thrive from those that fade—focusing on culture, generosity, and accountability over profit. David shares how “rich” brands create environments where creativity and collaboration flourish, while “poor” brands rely only on transactions and metrics.
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October 11, 2025 • 54 mins
Chris Do talks with executive coach Jule Kim about why so many professionals can’t land interviews—and how to change that. Jule breaks down how applicant-tracking systems work, the mistakes most people make with their resumes, and her PIRAI framework for telling clear, impactful stories in interviews.
What You’ll Learn:
How to make your resume pass automated filters
Why “spray and pray” job applications don’t work
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