Fast Company recently released Innovation by Design: Creative Ideas That Transform the Way We Live and Work, a book highlighting the people and companies at the forefront of impactful design. In this episode, Fast Company design editor Suzanne LaBarre shares her top stories from the book and how the events of last year gave this project a sense of urgency.
Feb 3
Inside ‘Half His Age’: Jennette McCurdy on female rage, desire, and control
In 2022, Jennette McCurdy shook the culture with I’m Glad My Mom Died, a brutally honest memoir that spent more than 80 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list, sold more than 3 million copies, and is now being adapted as a series for Apple TV+. But more than anything, the bo ... Show More
42m 45s
Dec 16
“Get greater later”: Hit-Boy on growth, boundaries, and building beyond music
Grammy-winning producer Hit-Boy has shaped the sound of modern hip-hop—crafting timeless records for Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Nas, Kanye West, and more. But behind the hits is a deeper story about creative ownership, personal growth, and learning when to let go. Recorded live at Fast Comp ... Show More
34m 10s
Nov 2025
Going Solo: Tracee Ellis Ross on the future of unscripted storytelling
Since its debut, Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross has become Roku’s most-watched unscripted original (show?) ever—igniting global conversations about self-discovery, independence, and the freedom of traveling alone. At Fast Company's 11th annual Innovation Festival this past ... Show More
35m 39s
Jun 2024
The Quickie Podcast & Print Design Academy Founder Dave Hopkins on The Angry Designer LIVE from Creative South 2024
<p>In this episode, we chat with Dave Hopkins, a dynamic force in the graphic design community. Dave is the host of "The Quickie Podcast," where he interviews talented graphic designers, illustrators, and creative directors, quickly—usually in 30 minutes or less. On his ... Show More
37m 35s
Oct 2023
How Indra Nooyi Brought Design Thinking to PepsiCo
As the former CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi played an important role in shaping the company’s global strategy. She shifted PepsiCo’s focus to healthier products, worked to improve sustainability, and perhaps most notably: introduced design thinking into the company’s innovation pro ... Show More
14m 58s
Feb 2024
74\\ A Mother-Daughter Tale of Design Business Partnership With Susan Hayward & Jillian Schaible
<p>Is it possible to run a successful business partnership with a family member?</p>
<p>On today's episode, you will hear the inspiring story of Susan Hayward and her daughter, Jillian, founders of the award-winning interior design firm, Susan Hayward Interiors, just outside ... Show More
37m 7s