Now, Near & the Future

Episode 17: How the Sausage Gets Made

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2440356/fan_mail/new] Pull back the curtain. In this special behind-the-scenes episode, Quinn Harrington joins Naila Mir in a London recording studio — for the very first time — to talk about how Now, Near & the Future actually gets made. With Yannis and Naz from P3 Connect UK and Rachel from HDco around the table, this one covers all of it: the origin story (a 2013 Nielsen video shoot and a 2023 LinkedIn DM), how they find and book guests, what episode prep really looks like, the full post-production workflow from Riverside to YouTube, and the surprisingly vulnerable answers to one question — "What's one thing nobody warned you about?" Plus: US vs. UK podcast culture, the future of interactive and immersive audio, and final advice for anyone thinking about starting their own show. Recorded live at Coco Studios, Bermondsey, London. Pepper is in Singapore. She's fine. 🌐 nownearfuture.com | @nownearfuture on Instagram & LinkedIn 🎧 Spotify · Apple Podcasts · Amazon Music · YouTube

Episode 16: Brett House - Building While Everyone Else Talks

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2440356/fan_mail/new] Brett House has spent 25 years watching products fail — not because they were bad, but because the organizations launching them weren't ready. As a VP at Nielsen and product strategist at some of the most important measurement and intelligence companies in the industry, he kept seeing the same gap. So he built something to close it. High Signals is a GTM launch readiness company. Signal & Noise is his new media company. And Brett is currently mid-launch on both — which he openly admits gives his readiness diagnostics a certain poetic credibility. Quinn and Brett go back to the Nielsen days, when HDco helped launch one of the industry's first precision audience platforms. This episode picks up that thread and runs it straight into AI, agentic workflows, quantum computing, and the question every founder eventually has to answer: what are you actually building toward? Genuine, fast, and surprisingly funny. With a cameo from Naila's baby and a detour through London food culture that nobody regretted. Find Brett at hisignals.com and signalandnoise.ai, or connect on LinkedIn. Subscribe, share, and visit nownearfuture.com.

Episode 15: Marsha Faulkner: Classical Design in a Digital Era

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2440356/fan_mail/new] When Marsha Faulkner agreed to serve as President of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art's Florida Chapter, she thought she was stewarding a thriving organization. Instead, she discovered she'd be rebuilding it from the ground up—while continuing to run her interior design firm, Studio M. In this episode, Marsha shares what it's like to implement an organization's first-ever budget, transition from a single-city chapter to a statewide network spanning 7+ locations, and hire two new staff positions while maintaining programming excellence. She reveals the "ham sandwich" problem—eight years of valuable recorded content sitting unused while seeking sustainable revenue—and how she's building systems to unlock that archive. We explore how classical design principles apply to climate-resilient coastal architecture in Florida, the unexpected synergies between running a design firm and leading a nonprofit, and why materials science and traditional aesthetics aren't at odds. Marsha also discusses the transatlantic differences in approaching classical design, from sourcing craftspeople to preservation attitudes, and shares her vision for ICAA as a potential international craft knowledge network. The conversation gets personal as Marsha reflects on discovering her own capacity—learning she can do far more than she thought possible through focus, delegation, and time management. She credits Navy SEAL David Goggins' philosophy: when you think you're at your breaking point, you're probably not. Whether you're leading an organization through unexpected challenges, balancing multiple professional roles, or thinking about how timeless design principles address modern problems, this episode offers both practical wisdom and inspiration. Guest: Marsha Faulkner, Principal of Studio M Interior Design & President, ICAA Florida Chapter Find Marsha: Studio M Interior Design: www.StudioMInteriorDesign.net ICAA Florida: www.ICAAFL.org Instagram: @StudioMInteriorDesign, @MarshaFaulkner, @ICAAFloridaChapter Now, Near, and the Future examines business, culture, and innovation through three temporal lenses—NOW (current state), NEAR (3-5 years), and FUTURE (15-20 years). Hosted by Quinn Harrington (Jacksonville) and Naila Mir (London), the podcast features leaders navigating transformation across industries. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or YouTube. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn @nownearfuture or visit nownearfuture.com.

Episode 14: Kenny Juskoviak - The Emerging Brand Revolution

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2440356/fan_mail/new] Kenny Juskowiak: The Emerging Brand Revolution What happens when startups get the same powerful data tools that used to be reserved for Fortune 500 companies? Kenny Juskowiak, Head of North America Marketing at NielsenIQ, joins Quinn and Naila to explore how the entire CPG landscape is being reshaped—one scrappy brand at a time. In this episode, we dive into the democratization of data and discover why Kenny believes AI will have a disproportionate advantage for small brands rather than making big companies more powerful. From founders creating products in their garages to solve problems they couldn't find on shelves, to the rise of social commerce and shoppable ads, this conversation reveals how passion-driven brands are challenging century-old giants. Key Topics: Why NielsenIQ created an entirely separate division for emerging brands How AI is transforming product development (spoiler: salt and vinegar donuts might be in your future) The difference between US and European startup cultures in CPG Why retail is fragmenting into discovery, fulfillment, and transaction—and what that means for brands The future of grocery shopping: Will physical stores disappear by 2040? Whether you're an emerging brand founder, a CPG industry professional, or simply curious about the future of how we discover and buy products, this episode offers insider insights from someone working at the frontier of consumer data. Connect with Kenny Juskowiak: LinkedIn: Kenny Juskowiak Website: NielsenIQ.com Where to Listen & Watch Podcast Platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube Follow Now, Near, and the Future: Website: nownearfuture.com Instagram: @nownearfuture LinkedIn: @nownearfuture Facebook: Now, Near, and the Future

Episode 13: Jill Thompson - Inheritance of Hope

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2440356/fan_mail/new] 🎙️ NOW, NEAR & THE FUTURE - Season 2, Episode 3 Finding Hope in Terminal Illness: Jill Thompson's Mission to Serve 7 Million Families Every single day, 562 children in the United States lose a parent to terminal illness. Yet this crisis remains largely invisible—until it touches your own life. In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Jill Thompson, Public Relations Director at Inheritance of Hope, a Jacksonville-based nonprofit that's transforming how young families navigate one of life's most devastating journeys. 🔑 KEY TOPICS: * The invisible crisis: 7 million people in young families facing terminal illness * Four lifesaving programs: Legacy Retreats, Hope Hub, Hope@Home Groups, Legacy Videos * The "7 Million Favorites" vision * How to find hope without denying reality * Jill's bone marrow donor story and how it came full circle * Scaling compassion while maintaining personal touch * Why legacy matters when tomorrow isn't guaranteed ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - NOW: The Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight 15:00 - Around the Room 18:00 - Jill Thompson Introduction 20:00 - NEAR: Growing Hope & Scaling Impact 32:00 - Across the Pond 37:00 - FUTURE: 7 Million Favorites Vision 44:00 - How to Get Involved 💡 ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jill Thompson is the Public Relations Director at Inheritance of Hope, where she's served for over 15 years in roles including Brand Director and Family Legacy Director. She's been instrumental in growing the organization from serving their 100th family in 2011 to reaching families in all 50 states. Jill is also a bone marrow donor whose recipient's widow now supports Inheritance of Hope—a beautiful story of hope coming full circle. 🔗 INHERITANCE OF HOPE: Website: InheritanceOfHope.org Instagram: @InheritanceOfHope Facebook: facebook.com/InheritanceOfHope Phone: 914.213.8435 Email: Info@InheritanceOfHope.org [Info@InheritanceOfHope.org] Ways to Help: * Volunteer (online or in-person) * Make a Legacy Video * Refer a family * Become a monthly donor * Apply for programs if you're facing terminal illness 📍 Hope Hub Locations: Washington DC, Jacksonville FL, Twin Cities MN, Tampa FL 🎧 ABOUT NOW, NEAR & THE FUTURE: Hosted by Quinn Harrington (Jacksonville, FL) and Naila Mir (London, UK), we explore business, culture, and innovation through three temporal lenses: what's happening NOW, what's coming NEAR (3-5 years), and what the FUTURE holds (15-20 years out). FOLLOW US: 🌐 Website: NowNearFuture.com 📸 Instagram: @NowNearFuture 💼 LinkedIn: @NowNearFuture  LISTEN: 🎵 Spotify: [Link] [https://open.spotify.com/show/2zrLdAtALhyzo8N6ej6hdy?si=c5578a811aba4173] 🍎 Apple Podcasts: [Link [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-near-the-future/id1798979763]] 📦 Amazon Music: [Link [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2b0f9f09-7263-4537-9feb-965b1b56a764/now-near-the-future]] ABOUT YOUR HOSTS: * Quinn Harrington - Founder of HDco, Jacksonville-based branding agency. Creates keynote videos and brand experiences. @hdco * Naila Mir - Founder of P3 Connect (People with Purpose), London-based consultant specializing in employee engagement and purpose-driven organizations. @p3connectuk 📩 CONTACT US: General: quinn@hdco.co Guest Inquiries: p [guests@nownearfuture.com]epper@lindseyfilms.com ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses terminal illness, grief, and loss. Please take care while listening. #InheritanceOfHope #TerminalIllness #LegacyVideos #FamilySupport #GriefSupport #Nonprofit #Jacksonville #HopeHub #NowNearFuture #Podcast #JillThompson