Where do we go from here?

🥁 What can twenty years behind a drum set teach us about leadership? 🥁  Well . . quite a bit, actually.  Now most of you know me as an architect, designer, and podcast host.   What many don't know is that for nearly twenty years I spent my nights writing music, playing in bands, recording albums and performing live.   Looking back, I realize those years taught me lessons that have shaped var...

Truth Series – The power of Repetition: What if something feels true… simply because you’ve heard it before?   If you enjoyed the ~preview~ check out the full final episode of my Truth Series on Where Do We Go From Here?, I explore one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—forces shaping our beliefs:   Repetition.  Through the lens of Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, this episode unpacks how fami...

In this episode of Where Do We Go From Here?, I explore a deeper layer of truth—how social identity shapes what we believe.  Because beliefs don’t exist in isolation… they exist in tribes.  And often, we don’t ask “Is this true?” We ask “Is this aligned with my side?”   Through the lens of Plato’s Cave, this episode unpacks how belonging, loyalty, and emotion can quietly distort our perception of...

Why do we believe what we believe… even when it’s not true?  In Episode 2 of my Truth Series on Where Do We Go From Here?, I explore the psychology of confirmation bias—and why we often choose the comfort of the familiar over the discomfort of truth.  Using Plato’s Allegory of the Cave as a backdrop, this episode unpacks how modern “shadows” are no longer cast by firelight—but by screens, algorith...

The Cave: Plato, Truth, and the Shadows of Our Time  I just released the first episode in my Truth series on Where Do We Go From Here? that revisits one of the most powerful metaphors in Western philosophy—Plato’s Allegory of the Cave—and asks what it means for us today.  Plato imagined prisoners chained in a cave, mistaking shadows for reality. Two thousand years later, our “cave walls” glow with...

What if the future of the office isn’t about mandates… but about making people actually want to be there? In this third episode of my State of the Office in 2026 Workplace Series, I sit down with Jennifer Janus, President of Pophouse, to explore workplace through the lens of interior design, culture, and human connection. This conversation goes beyond real estate—it gets to the why behind the offi...

The workplace conversation isn’t about if the office still matters anymore… It’s about how it evolves from here. In the latest episode of Where Do We Go From Here?, I sat down with Tim Kay from JLL to unpack what’s really happening in the workplace and real estate market—both here in Detroit and nationally. What we found isn’t workplace chaos… it’s something more nuanced. Key takeaways from the co...

The Office Comeback Story Is Over . . Now Comes Reinvention. In the latest episode of Where Do We Go From Here?, I relaunch my Workplace Design Series for 2026 with a bold premise: The question is no longer “When will employees return?” It’s “Why should they?” From 2024–2025, we lived through the “return-to-office” era. Hybrid became the default. Mandates rose. Fatigue followed. Utilization patter...

🎙️ Where Do We Go From Here? w/ Scott Catallo -- 2026 Preview: I just released a short teaser video outlining what’s coming next for “Where Do We Go From Here? with Scott Catallo” — and I’m incredibly excited about the conversations ahead. This year, the show will explore some of the most pressing questions shaping how we live, work, and understand the world: 🔹 The Workplace Series (2026 Update)...

How do architects, designers and digital creators all speak the same language of human experience? In this episode I sit down with Nick Cawthon, principal at Gauge.io, to explore the intersection between architecture, user experience design and the evolving relationship between people, process and technology. Nick shares insights from his journey - from hand-drawn drafts to AI-driven design - and...

👾 "How to Serve Man" — a classic Twilight Zone episode — asked a chilling question: when something promises to serve us… do we really know whose table we’re being served on?   Today, that same question applies to AI Alignment.   In this episode, I break down: What AI Alignment actually means (and why it’s trickier than it sounds) How social media algorithms already show us the dangers o...

"AI anxiety is real—but you’re not as far behind as you think."   In this episode I’m joined by BethZ, speaker, author, and tech strategist, for an unfiltered conversation about: 🔹 Why most companies are still lost on AI strategy 🔹 The #1 investment businesses really need to make in AI (hint: it’s not money) 🔹 How to balance innovation with privacy, ethics, and creativity 🔹 The surpr...

💡“Excellence isn’t glamorous. It’s boring.” — Brian Bartes   In this powerful episode, bestselling author, professional coach, and speaker Brian Bartes joins me to unpack thediscipline, intentionality, and purpose behind sustained excellence. From early-morning writing sessions to Olympic-level commitment, Brian shares what it really takes to bridge the gap between where you are—and where you wan...

🎙 New Episode Drop: The (Possible) Conclusion of the Design Methodology Series Where Do We Go from Here? with Scott Catallo  What happens when designers from radically different disciplines all sit down and unpack how they work? Over fourincredible episodes, we explored just that—getting inside the creative process with: 🏢 Jim Merideth (Workplace Strategy) 🪑 John Kalustian (Furniture Design) 👗...

🎙 New Episode Out Now – Where Do We Go From Here? with Scott Catallo In this episode, I sit down with designer, artist, and educator Steven Rost for a deeply reflective conversation on design thinking, intuition, and the creative process, together we discuss topics such as:  🛠 What is “good design”? 🎨 How do we learn through making? 🤖 Where does AI fit in a world shaped by human experience? Stev...

In this powerful conversation, fashion icon Tracy Reese shares her journey from Detroit to New York, building a globally recognized brand, and ultimately returning home to launch Hope for Flowers — a sustainable fashion business with deep community roots.  From developing prints by hand to designing for real bodies and real lives, Tracy opens up about the values driving her brand Hope for Flowers...

Exciting News for Designers and Creatives!  In episode 2 in my Design Methodology Series—I sit down with furniture designer John Kaloustian to explore his uniqueapproach to design, balancing creativity and practicality, and the evolving landscape of sustainable and functional furniture.  Key points discussed in this episode are:  🔹 How do designers navigate client needs and manufacturing constrai...

Are you passionate about design, strategy, and the evolution of creative thinking ? Then don’t miss the latest episode series on Where Do We Go From Here with Scott Catallo —a podcast exploring the minds shaping the future of design.   In this first episode of my “Design Methodology” series, I sit down with Jim Meredith , a seasoned leader in practice and design strategy. We dive into the intricat...

🎙️ Unlock the Future with AI Agents! 🎙️ Ever wondered how AI is reshaping your world—right under your nose? In this episode of Where Do We Go From Here , with Scott Catallo I dive into the groundbreaking topic, "Living with AI Agents: Friends, Tools, or Threats?" From the chatbots in customer service to the virtual assistants in your pocket, AI agents are transforming how we live, work, and connec...

"Where Do We Go From Here?" with Scott Catallo is back with an inspiring new episode: "Communications & Personal Branding with Michelle Gilbert." In this episode, I down with Michelle Gilbert, founder of Purple Engine Coaching, to discuss the power of communication and personal branding. Michelle shares insights from her 30+ years in corporate communications and her journey to becoming a sough...

🎙Celebrating One Year of "Where Do We Go From Here?" with Scott Catallo! 🎉 It’s hard to believe, but it’s already been one amazing year since I launched this podcast, diving deep into topics like workplace evolution and its future, the Metaverse, and even using scent design! To celebrate, I’m turning the mic over to YOU in our special Anniversary Mailbag Episode—answering your questions about the...

Join me as I delve into the intricate world of consumerism in the Metaverse. In my series finale, "What the Metaverse Tells Us About Being Human," I unpack how virtual consumerism is shaping our identities, behaviors, and even our economy. With the global metaverse market projected to hit $936 billion by 2030, the stakes have never been higher. Key Topics Covered in this Episode: The Evo...

"What the Metaverse Tells Us About Being Human: Episode 3 - Relationships and Connecting in the Metaverse Join me for Episode 3 of our fascinating series, "What the Metaverse Tells Us About Being Human." This episode, titled "Relationships and Connecting in the Metaverse," dives deep into the evolving landscape of human relationships in digital realms.   In This Episode, W...

Relationship Building and the Art of Public Speaking – Interview with Michael Angelo Caruso Join me in a riveting conversation with Michael Angelo Caruso, the dynamic author of several insightful books, including "Work Hacks." Michael is a keynote speaker who brings 20 years’ experience speaking, presenting, sales and coaching. In this episode, Michael and I dive into the creative proces...

Join me on the "Where Do We Go From Here" Podcast as we explore the fascinating world of identity in the Metaverse. As part of this ongoing series titled "What the Metaverse Tells Us About Being Human," I explore the profound implications of digital alter egos on our interactions and perceptions in virtual environments. In this episode, we delve deep into the profound implicati...