Psychedelics Design

In this episode, my guest is ⁠⁠⁠ Tracy DeLuca , founder of How Might We Design , a healthcare innovation consultancy. We talk about the meaning of design strategy and explore design beyond mere aesthetics. We discuss how processes, systems, relationships, and business models can embody psychedelic principles. Additionally, we highlight the benefits of implementing thoughtful design from the early...

In this episode, my guest is Lauren Van Der Veen founder of Zen Ren Design , a Los Angeles-based design firm that specializes in architectural design services and project management. Lauren, originally from the South Side of Chicago, brings a modern yet holistic approach to design. We talked about what inspired Lauren to start Zen Ren Design, how she integrates human psychology into the design pro...

In this episode, my guest is ⁠Raad Seraj Angel Investor in Therapeutic Psychedelics, Host of the Minority Trip Report Podcast and Founder of the Mission Club . To Read, entrepreneurship is about creating value amid complexity, ambiguity, and uncertainty i.e. amplifying if it exists, building if it doesn’t.  In this podcast episode, we explore psychedelics beyond the substance, touching on if proce...

In this episode, my guest is Laura Dawn who teaches business and thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals how to mindfully explore psychedelics and sacred plant medicines as powerful visionary tools for inner transformation, fostering emotional resiliency and unlocking new depths of our creative potential.  We discuss the fascinating intersection of design, psychology, and psyche...

In this episode, my guests are Ece Doğrucu and Toby Fox , two pioneers in this field, and the founders of Unfold. Both have backgrounds in tech and design. In a world where the exploration of consciousness is increasingly embraced, many individuals turn to psychedelics as a means of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. Yet, as these substances remain largely illegal in many parts of the w...

In this episode, my guest is ⁠Dr. Grace Blest-Hopley⁠ . She is a Neuroscientist with 10 years of experience researching psychedelics. Grace completed her PhD in Neuroscience at King's College London and currently serves as the Chief Scientific Officer at NWPharma Tech. She is the Research Director at Heroic Hearts Project, a charity that supports combat veterans with mental health challenges r...

In this episode, my guest is Jess Papp , head of marketing of SERO. She is a diverse marketer from Toronto with over 9 years of experience. Her knowledge and experience stem from a diverse advertising background where she’s worked with a number of clients ranging from smaller start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Jess played a pivotal role in developing and building the brand identity of what Sero i...

In this first episode, my guest is Hector Pottie . He is the Creative Director and Head of Creative Europe at the design agency Moving Brands. Hector has worked in the design and branding industry for over 25 years. He works at the forefront of defining and making brands through the holistic experiences they create. Hector cares deeply about what we create and believes designers have the ability a...