Now, Near & the Future

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a married couple turns a question asked in the back row of a movie theater into a 10-year film festival — and then one of them ends up running the city's film office? In this episode, Quinn sits down with Adam and Monique Madrid, the creative partnership behind the LOL JAX Film Festival and the Jacksonville 48 Hour Film Project. Adam is the Film Production C...

Send us Fan Mail What does it actually take to feed 97,000 people a day, every single day? This week, we sit down with Jackie Culver, CFRE, Vice President of Philanthropy at Feeding Northeast Florida — the largest, fastest-growing food bank in the entire Feeding America network — to find out what's really happening behind the warehouse doors. What You'll Discover: Why Feeding Northeast F...

Send us Fan Mail When Survivor premiered in 2000, Tom Shelly's episodes pulled 30 million viewers. Today, six million would be a hit. In this episode, the Emmy-winning showrunner takes us inside 25 years of building — and watching — the form that taught a generation to perform identity for a camera. Tom Shelly was one of the original, pioneering producers on Survivor. He won a Primetime Emmy,...

Send us Fan Mail 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 L...

Send us Fan Mail 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 comp...

Send us Fan Mail 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 or...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ 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...

Send us Fan Mail When 400 parents showed up to her first class, Kim Muench knew immediately: "It's a pain point." In this deeply personal episode, certified parent coach Kim Muench opens up about the crisis unfolding in homes across America: adult children stuck at home, consumed by screens, unable to launch into independent life. Screen addiction is the one common denominator acros...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Quinn Harrington and Naila Mir discuss the evolving landscape of workplace dynamics with Leo Bottary, founder of Peer Novation. They explore the shift from traditional top-down leadership to a model that emphasizes peer power, accountability, and collaboration.  The conversation delves into the importance of psychological safety, the impact of millennials and Gen...

Send us Fan Mail After months of getting to know fascinating guests, it's time you got to know us! In this special episode, Quinn and Naila flip the script and interview each other about everything they've never shared on air. What You'll Discover: How Naila's 24 years in Pakistan shaped her sustainability mission (spoiler: it started at age 10) Quinn's most ridiculous cli...

Send us Fan Mail What if fashion wasn't about expressing who you are, but about letting your actions speak louder than your wardrobe? This week, we sit down with Naz Pauperio, co-founder of FIFI, a Portugal-based sustainable clothing company that's flipping the fashion industry on its head. The Revolutionary Approach: While fast fashion churns out 50-60 new collections daily, FIFI offers...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what happens when AI meets authentic human creativity? This week, we sit down with professional voice actor Alaina Wis, who's brought characters to life in major video games like Starfield and Skyrim, and voiced commercials for brands like Google, Amazon, and Toyota. What You'll Discover: How AI is actually HELPING voice actors find better creative partners...

Send us Fan Mail "When you say something as an introvert, it has weight. It changes the energy of the room." If you've ever felt like the corporate world wasn't built for quiet leaders, this episode will change your perspective entirely. Many introverted professionals struggle with visibility and authenticity in leadership roles, but what if your natural tendencies are actually...

Send us Fan Mail Meet the inventor who's making plastic vanish! Bob Hawkinson joins Quinn & Naila to reveal his revolutionary soil & marine biodegradable plastics that could transform agriculture & landscaping. From mulch bags that become weed barriers to trimmer line that doesn't pollute, Bob's innovations tackle the billions of pounds of plastic waste threatening our p...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a digital community drops "Digital" from its name? Bureau founder Carl Smith joins us to share why his thriving agency leadership community is embracing a future where digital is as ubiquitous as electricity. With his trademark humor and frankness, Carl reveals the state of digital services in 2025, why smaller shops are thriving, and how community-buil...

Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening episode of "Now, Near, and the Future," we explore the evolving role of AI in filmmaking with award-winning cinematographer Britt McTammany. From using Midjourney to visualize futuristic worlds for multi-million dollar film pitches to his experiences shooting the critically acclaimed "The Artifice Girl," Britt shares fascinating insights abo...

Send us Fan Mail Is AI coming for creative jobs? Quinn Harrington and Naila Mir explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and the creative industry. From personal AI experiences to ethical considerations, this episode dives into how AI is reshaping design, marketing, and communication. Plus, a fun "Across the Pond" segment uncovers why British people call it a &qu...

Send us Fan Mail Veteran broadcaster turned marketing innovator Kimber McCafferty joins Quinn and Naila to explore how authentic communication drives both employee and customer engagement. Drawing from her decades of experience in radio, TV and brand building, Kimber shares insights on creating genuine connections, maintaining cultural alignment, and navigating sustainability in modern business.

Send us Fan Mail Journey with hosts Quinn Harrington and Naila Mir as they introduce their new podcast exploring business innovation across three time horizons. This trailer episode establishes the unique format that examines current trends (Now), upcoming developments (Near), and long-term visions (Future) in marketing, communication, and sustainable business. Quinn brings her expertise as a bran...