Future of XYZ
Presented in collaboration with Rhode Island PBS, Future of XYZ is a bi-weekly interview series that explores big questions about where we are as a world and where we want to go. Through quick and candid conversations with innovative leaders and courageous changemakers, we share unique perspectives that provoke new thinking about what’s coming down the pipeline on topics ranging from business and technology, to art, science, and humanity broadly. Listen wherever you get your favorite podcasts, watch on ripbs.org/XYZ, and follow @futureofxyz on Instagram. More information available at future-of.XYZ.
EPISODE 1, SEASON 3: New Year, New You! We kick off 2022 with Carrie Collins, a reformed lawyer, turned leadership & productivity consultant to talk about the ‘Future of Productivity’. As we enter year 3 of COVID and continue to adapt to all the changes it has wrought on personal and professional lives- we explore the latest what, where, when, who, why, and how of productivity. Tune in!
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz
EPISODE 45, SEASON 2: To close out 2021, we’re talking this week with Shalini Govil-Pai- former Animator at Pixar, Senior Director of Content at YouTube, and now the woman responsible for running Google TV which her team launched at the height of the pandemic in 2020. It’s a brilliant conversation about the many sides of entertainment, the business of storytelling, and the changing nature of our content consumption.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz
EPISODE 44, SEASON 2: This week, we hear from a cross-generational panel of young female professionals about their aspirations and approach to career building. It’s an inspirational deep-dive that highlights a significant shift in expectations, time horizons, and goals.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz
EPISODE 43, SEASON 2: The holidays are here, and the travel industry is expecting a busy tourism season. Learn from Lebawit Lily Girma, global tourism reporter at Skift, about trends in tourism in a post-Covid world.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz
EPISODE 42, SEASON 2: In this special 1 Year & 50th Anniversary Episode, the tables are turned as our host, Lisa Gralnek is interviewed by CEO of New Power Media and former EIC at Seventeen, Ann Shoket. With probing questions about the what, why, how and when of the Future of XYZ—be sure to tune in if you already love the series or are curious what it’s all about.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz
EPISODE 41, SEASON 2: Karen Suen-Cooper and Martin Cooper are world-known fashion designers, consummate hosts, and co-Founders of The Punctilious Mr. P’s Place Cards Company. As the holiday season approaches, we explore the art of gathering and how we can “make sure to elevate, celebrate and honor the people we choose to spend time with and our shared experience.”
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz
EPISODE 40, SEASON 2: Since January 2020, a nasty virus has ruled the world. Hear from former CDC public health expert, infectious disease doctor, and current VP of Science & Strategy at the Covid Collaborative about the ‘Future of COVID-19’. It may not be what you think.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz
EPISODE 39, SEASON 2: It’s nearly Halloween, THE candy holiday of the year! Tune in to learn about the ‘Future of Candy’ with Heather Boggs, SVP Innovation and Quality at Ferrara, among the world’s largest candy companies and responsible for some of the coolest innovations of this spooky season!
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz
EPISODE 38, SEASON 2: There’s plenty of talk about and reference to ‘The Cloud’, but what is it really, and what does it mean for the average person? In this week’s episode, we speak with Judy Moon, SVP of Sales at EVRYTHNG Product Cloud™ about the ‘Future of the Cloud’. For internet experts and laypeople alike, this is a compelling conversation about a topic that increasingly plays a role in all our everyday lives.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz
EPISODE 37, SEASON 2: In partnership with Social Venture Circle and American Sustainable Business Council, we explore the growing relevance of sustainable investing, including ESG performance and other impact metrics. Our guest is Timothy Yee- a longtime financial advisor, President of Green Retirement Inc., and an SVC Board Member.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz