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 8, SEASON 3: It’s a big leap of faith to hit the road in permanence or semi-permanence, yet today more than 15.5M Americans are digital nomads. Our guests this week are too, as well as the co-Founders of Living Vehicle- a new generation designer & builder for luxury, off-grid living, working and adventuring RVs. Are you ready?
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 7, SEASON 3: As the world struggles in its race to achieve carbon neutrality- or ‘Net Zero’- by the newest target date of 2050- our guest this week helps us think about what it looks like to go Beyond Zero. With practical advice and solid business examples, we explore how to change the conversation from how to do less bad, to how we do something that is actually good for the environment and humanity. An absolute must-hear episode.
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 6, SEASON 3: From the changing role of the CMO to the incredible opportunity for brands in an increasingly direct-to-consumer (D2C) world—this week’s conversation with an expert in data-based advertising, addressees trends across the full media funnel including traditional and digital channels, relevant KPIs, the impact of changing privacy rules, and so much more.
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 5, SEASON 3: In honor of Valentine’s Day, we explore the Future of Love. Our guest is the Founder of Love Extremist- an open-source platform and movement that seeks to challenge the notion that love is always going to be mushy, gushy, romantic or sexual—but is instead our authentic humanity. Tune in to learn how individually, in relationships, and collectively can prioritize love and learn to be honest about the things we all need to survive and thrive.
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 4, SEASON 3: Despite that “fertility is one of only decisions everyone on the planet will have to face at some time in their life” … “we’re not talking about it enough”. So says this week’s guest, CEO of Ovaterra- a FemTech leader in consumer fertility products and education. Tune in now to learn more about the growing business of fertility and the science behind it.
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 3, SEASON 3: Our guest is Julie Battilana- a Professor of Business and Social Innovation at Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School. Building on 20 years of research into power and leadership, she shares with us the imperative for democratizing access to power and provides guidance for how we can succeed. Her book, ‘Power, for All: How it Really Works and Why It Is Everyone’s Business’ was recently published by Simon & Schuster.
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 2, SEASON 3: This week we hear from Seth Perlman, a world-leading expert in nonprofit law to discuss the ‘Future of Charitable Giving’. From growing need and capital, to digital innovation, compliance and the rise of benefit corporations - this is a wonky conversation for anyone interested in the fast-evolving world of nonprofit fundraising.
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 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