The B-side with James Barrow

What does it take to create a truly good idea? In episode 22 of the B-side, I speak to Alex Wadelton, a creative director and author from Melbourne, with over 20 years experience in the advertising industry. Alex has created award-winning advertising campaigns for clients such as the AFL, Cricket Australia, Wrigley’s, The University of Melbourne, Gatorade, and Schweppes. And he’s come up with some...

How does a native from Philly become one of Tokyo’s hottest producers? In episode 21 of The B-side, I chat with Peter Grasse, an internationally recognised, multi-award-winning producer, who has helped shape the reputation of Asia-Pacific’s most dynamic production companies. Peter joined Curious Film Auckland as General Manager in 2004 and soon after launched new production offices in Sydney and S...

What happens when you combine a culture of creativity, with a love of the arts and a passion for technology? In Episode 20 of the B-side, I speak to Crystal Rata, a Senior Project Manager and Video Producer With over 16 years of experience working in media, digital and video production.  Across the B2B, B2C, retail, music, broadcasting, law, finance and the advertising sectors. Crystal and I talk...

How does an ecommerce based, social business create a global movement of mindful consumers, provide sanitation facilities to impoverished communities, and do a crapload of good for the environment? All while giving away 50% of their profits. In episode 19 of The B-side, I speak to Vanessa Morrish, Head of Creative and Brand at ‘Who Gives A Crap’ an Australian based toilet paper company that makes...

Can indigenous thinking save the world? In episode 18 of The B-side I speak to Tyson Yunkaporta. An academic, art critic, researcher, and author who belongs to the Apalech Clan in far north Queensland. Tyson and I discuss his new book 'Sand Talk'. A truly, remarkable, mind-bending, two-way, learning experience, that provides a template for living, and how patterns and symbolism can help...

How can children's books inspire and empower a future generation of leaders? In episode 17 of The B-side, I speak to Beck Feiner, an illustrator, designer and author from Redfern, in Sydney, Australia. Beck and I talk about what goes into creating a successful children's book. How she got started, her unique illustrative style, and how she landed her first publishing deal. She shares her...

How can we combine two seemingly different passions into one successful career? In episode 16 of the B-side, I speak to award-winning chef, and co-host of ‘My Kitchen Rules' , Manu Feildel. Manu is one of the most popular personalities on Australian television, besides his work on MKR, he’s appeared on Boys Weekend, Ready Steady Cook, Dancing with the stars (which he won) and is a judge on Au...

How can we create advertising that transcends the world of commerce into culture? In episode 15 of The B-side, I speak to Adam Lock, Group Creative Director at VaynerMedia from his home in New York. Originally from Sydney Australia, Adam has over 15+ years of experience as an integrated creative. And a career that’s seen him work across three continents and on some of the most creative brands in t...

How well do you know yourself? It is said we are but a collection of memories, interactions and an ego. But does the way we are experienced by others align with our view of ourselves? In episode 14 of the B-side, I discuss this topic with Joe Hart. An organisational psychologist with a passion for understanding what makes us tick, our motivations, and the behaviours that lead us to success in life...

What is the perfect recipe for launching a successful new startup? In episode 13 of The B-side, I speak to Michael Fox, CEO and Co-founder of Fable Food Co. An exciting new Australian company that has entered the fast-growing plant-based meat alternatives market, with the likes of Impossible Foods, makers of the 'Impossible Burger' and Beyond Meat. Michael talks about how he started Fabl...

Would you recognise an actor who has starred in the Avengers films, Thor, and Captain America . Three Bond movies, two Star Wars films, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones , and Batman ? In episode 12 of the B-side, I speak to the Bobby Holland Hanton, one of Hollywood’s most in-demand stuntmen, who you've seen perform in the biggest action films of the last decade, but probably have never heard of...

How do shifts in cultural and societal behaviours set the course of our institutions, businesses and Government? In episode 11 of The B-side, I speak to Nicky Bryson, Director of Brand & Consumer Insight at PWC and Founder of The Trenches. Nicky is a brand, marketing and cultural strategist with a foundation in business, psychology and research. Her experience spans research agencies, creative...

How can we use movement and mindfulness to help improve our potential as professionals, and in the way we live our lives broadly? In Episode 10 of the B-side, I speak to Tony Clement , Data Strategy Consultant, and Founder of The Dojo . A Human Performance Consultancy which aims to help people achieve their professional bests, through personal growth. Tony has over 15 years of digital marketing, s...

How can we become better at thinking strategically and creating meaning from the mess that life throws at us? In episode 9 of the B-side I speak to Sydney born, New York based, hip-hop journalist-turned-strategist Mr Mark Pollard, Strategy CEO of Mighty Jungle. Strategy CEO is a made-up title, but according to Mark, people don’t listen to him unless he uses the word “strategy” at all times. The ti...

When is the right time to turn your passion into a profession? In episode 8 of the B-side with James Barrow, in the house sessions, I speak to World Champion Muay Thai fighter, and award-winning graphic designer, Ognjen Topic from his home in Brooklyn New York. Ognjen graduated from William Paterson University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He worked as a graphic designer from 2005 while fig...

 How can strategic design help solve today's business challenges? In episode 7 of the B-side with James Barrow, in the house sessions, I speak to Marque Kabbaz, Director of Strategic Design at Isobar, in Sydney. Marque has nearly two decades of experience as a strategy and business design lead, building both brands and businesses for some of Australia's largest organisations. He's w...

How can emotional resilience, community and compassion help us in times of uncertainty? In episode 6 of the B-side with James Barrow,  I speak to Rebecca Yik, founder and CEO of Hatch, and head of brand experience for Lucy from her home in Bali, Indonesia. Rebecca has over 20 years in creative and digital strategy across five countries - Australia, Canada, Singapore, Thailand and Bali. She led Exp...

How can we unlock our creative potential in a COVID-19 world of work from home lockdowns? Starting this week on the B-side with James Barrow podcast, I’ll be launching the ‘In the house sessions’ where I speak to guests remotely from home, and discuss all things I would typically, along with how they’re responding to the changes brought about by these crazy, unprecedented times. In this episode th...

What drives your creativity? In episode 4 of the B-side with James Barrow podcast James speaks to graphic designer, art director and DIY electric car hobbyist, Oliver Kendal, who works at Macquarie University’s Group Marketing department, in Sydney Australia. Oliver’s career started 18 years ago in England, before venturing to the southern hemisphere, where he has lived in Johannesburg, South Afri...

Can chaos benefit creativity in a world of digital perfection? In episode 3 of the B-side with James Barrow podcast James speaks to Photographer, Director and Documentary Producer, Christopher Ireland, member of The Pool Collective, an integrated production company and pool of creative resources. Christopher Ireland is an observer. His sensitivity and natural intuition enable him to capture life’s...

How do you help start a startup? In episode two of the B-side with James Barrow podcast James speaks to global branding director and startup advisor Glen Barry, Partner at Moonsure Ventures, an innovation consultancy that helps leading Startups create, develop and take their ideas to market.  Glen Barry’s career spans 25 years, where he worked with some of the world’s leading design firms like Int...

Creativity is a universal language that crosses the borders of race, religion, social status, age, gender and culture. To be able to imagine something and make it real is one of the things that makes us human. But against the background noise of our busy lives, how can we become more creative? James Barrow is on a mission to help people unlock their creative potential and apply it to their lives,...