Disruptor Series

Rosie and Faris Yakob are "Disrupting Brands"

If you combined gypsies, intellectuals and a dash of a rock 'n' roll band on tour, you just might come up with Rosie and Faris Yakob. They are the disruptive masterminds of the itinerant pop culture and brand consultancy called, "Genius Steals." We took advantage of their moment in New York City to have a chat about the present and future of business, brands and a whole lot more.

 

Credits

Host - Rob Schwartz 

Intro/Outro Voiced by Theresa Howard/Sophia Barnett

Executive Producer - Sean Riojas

Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

 

Iman Oubou is "Disrupting Media"

More than just a pretty face, former Miss New York, Iman Oubou, is building a media empire. As the CEO of Swaay Media, Iman is taking on the conventions of male-leaning business publications and dude-heavy business media to create relevant content and resources with a decidedly feminine and diverse edge. On this episode of the Disruptor Series, Rob Schwartz sits down with Iman and unpacks her disruptive story from Moroccan immigrant to beauty pageant winner to soon-to-be media mogul.  

Credits

Host - Rob Schwartz 

Intro/Outro Voiced by Theresa Howard/Sophia Barnett

Executive Producer - Dan Bradbury

Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Vanessa Gould is "Disrupting Death"

Here's a Disruption: What if the most life-affirming film you will see this year is a film about death? That's the case with a wonderful new documentary called "Obit." On this podcast, Rob Schwartz sits down with Vanessa Gould, the visionary filmmaker behind "Obit." Listen in as they unearth the disruptive story behind the amazing people who write obituaries for the The New York Times -- and learn about their incredible subjects. You'll also hear how Vanessa threw away her lucrative corporate gig to pursue the wonders of storytelling and art. 

Credits

Host - Rob Schwartz 

Intro/Outro Voiced by Theresa Howard/Sophia Barnett

Executive Producer - Dan Bradbury

Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Tom Goodwin is "Disrupting Disruption"

You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who is as prolific, as prescient, and as downright funny on social media as Tom Goodwin. The head of innovation for Zenith media, Tom is also a social media force of nature commenting, questioning and predicting the present and future of brands, marketing, technology, and communication. Listen in as Rob Schwartz fires up Tom and hears all about his new book that questions the very nature of books, learns how Disruption is ripe for disruption and finds out about the three types of companies in the world. Tom Goodwin has over 300,000 followers on LinkedIn and is one of Business Insiders "30 People to Follow on Twitter." This Disruptor Series Podcast will give you all the reasons why. 

Credits

Host - Rob Schwartz 

Intro/Outro Voiced by Theresa Howard/Sophia Barnett

Executive Producer - Dan Bradbury

Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Debbie Millman is "Disrupting Design"

Want to know about the past, present, and future of design? Look no further than this episode of the Disruptor Series Podcast. Rob Schwartz sits down with Debbie Millman -- writer, educator, artist, designer and host of the wildly successful podcast, Design Matters. Not only is Debbie a brilliant designer, she's a brilliant thinker on all things design. Listen in as she simplifies the meaning of "Design Thinking," pinpoints the exact birth date of social media and even gives the secret to getting your first job.

Credits

Host - Rob Schwartz 

Intro/Outro Voiced by Theresa Howard/Sophia Barnett

Executive Producer - Dan Bradbury

Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Viv Rosenthal is "Disrupting the Future"

 When I first met Designer, Entrepreneur and Futurist, Viv Rosenthal in 2009, she seemed like she was already living in 2014. And when I chatted with her for this recent Disruptor Series Podcast, it was clear she's already hanging out in 2020. Join Viv and I as we talk about technology, communications and all kinds of things that are disrupting the world of today and life tomorrow.

Credits

Host - Rob Schwartz 

Intro/Outro Voiced by Theresa Howard/Sophia Barnett

Executive Producer - Dan Bradbury

Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Peter Himmelman is "Disrupting Fear"

Ever have a great idea but you were too afraid to say it out loud or even write it down? It's not your fault. Your internal MARV was holding you back. That's his job. Singer/Songwriter Peter Himmelman identified and named MARV. And on this podcast you'll learn how to deal with MARV, to disrupt yourself, and let your ideas out. 

Credits

Host - Rob Schwartz 

Executive Producer - Dan Bradbury

Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Bryan Thomson is "Disrupting Design"

If you've ever seen a Nissan truck or van or watched a certain Katy Perry video, you've seen Bryan Thomson's work. Listen in as he sits down with Rob Schwartz to talk about disruptive design thinking in everything from autonomous cars to careers and a whole lot in between. 

 

Credits

Host - Rob Schwartz 

Executive Producer - Dan Bradbury

Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Chris Lindland is "Disrupting Fashion"

What if you created a clothing brand based on internet rules. Not fashion rules. That's the premise of the wildly innovative clothing brand, Betabrand. Rob sits down with Betabrand Founder and CEO Chris Lindland and learns how disruption is in the very fabric of the company. And a key factor in their success.

Credits

Host - Rob Schwartz 

Executive Producer - Dan Bradbury

Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

 

Ferne Pearlstein is "Disrupting Taboos"

Have you ever heard a joke about the Holocaust? Wait, what? Exactly. Sounds utterly offensive, right? Well, that's the Disruption. Listen in as Rob talks to filmmaker Ferne Pearlstein, director of the documentary The Last Laugh. An award-winning film that takes on the Third Reich and one of the most sacred taboos -- laughing in the face of an atrocity. 

Credits

Host - Rob Schwartz 

Executive Producer - Dan Bradbury

Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman