Think & Link by Capsule

Ep. 14 | Thoughtfully designed experiences with Gail Grimmett and Eric Bruce

What do Delta Airlines and the National Gallery of Art have to do with each other? Any guesses? We’ll give you part of the answer- they are both thoughtfully designed experiences. Joining us today to talk more abundantly out this is Gail Grimmett, Sr Vice President at Delta Airlines and the Chief Experience Officer at Wheels Up. She will be on the stage with Eric Bruce the Head of Visitor Experience at the National Gallery of Art. If you’re looking for a bit of inspiration to improve your experience design effort, this conversation will serve you well.

Ep. 13 | Food and fuel with Tori Johnston and Mike Fata

Food and fuel, what gives you the motivation to design your life.
Both food and inspiring food for thought are sources of fuel that allow us to seek new experiences and live more fulfilling lives. Our next Think & Link features two great stories of go-getting leaders in their respective fields to speak on motivation, food and the fuel we use to craft our own future.
We have Tori Johnston, Chief Marketing Officer at AKT and former marketer at SoulCycle. Tori is joined by Mike Fata, founder of Manitoba Harvest and investor in ten of the next food brands you’ll likely find in your cabinets in the very near future.

Ep. 12 | A taste of mission-driven food with Katie Marston and Rita Katona

We’re always up for a treat at Capsule and certainly when it comes to good mission-driven food. This episode we have Katie Marston the Chief Marketing Officer from Once Upon a Farm and Rita Katona the Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of So Good So You. Food has become a central part of the purpose-driven brand movement and these two inspired leaders are at the center of it. With a mind for design and a purpose driven mission, we hope this conversation leaves you inspired and maybe a little hungry.

Ep. 11 | Meat and media with Edwin Wong and Phil Graves

We are pairing Edwin Wong from Vox Media with Phil Graves of Wild Idea Buffalo and formerly Patagonia. The lines we will draw between media, the metaverse and responsible protein will likely surprise you. 

Ep. 10 | The gift of rejection and successful leadership with Kathy Ireland and Emily Culp

This episode we have the fashion, actress and business mogul who has built a multi-billion dollar empire, Kathy Ireland,  paired with Emily Culp, CEO and cultural hero of Cover FX and former CMO of Keds. Listen in as we talk design in all forms along with beauty and business. 
 

Ep. 9 | A Conversation with Food Innovators Moira Cullen and Tom Simmons

This episode we’re talking about the future of food with Moira Cullen and Tom Simmons. Tom is the CEO and founder of Supplant, an organization central to the field of upcycled food ingredients. Moira is an iconic design leader from a variety of food brands including Coca-Cola, The Hershey Company, PepsiCo. If you eat food and care even a little bit about what you’re eating, this one's for you. 

Ep. 08 | Designing culture and community with Chris Manley and Houston White

We’re talking about the design of culture, creating a sense of place and a new fashion line by Houston White for Target. We have two entrepreneurs who have come together on a project that will certainly have a lasting impact on our community.
Houston White of Camdentown Minneapolis, founder of Houston White Men’s Room, and a gregarious entrepreneur turning a Mpls neighborhood into a cultural hub. He is also adding The Get Down Coffee Cafe that has been described as a morning-time happy hour.
Chris Manley of Decor Apparel and co-founder of Surfside Apparel heads the team behind Houston White, helping bring his vision to life. This pair came together in a rather elegant manner and will certainly deliver an hour of inspiration for our audience.

Ep. 07 | Stretchy pants and the future retail with Kate Ancketill and Ravi Hampole

Sometimes the stars align perfectly, and we do mean the celebrity version. We have Kate Ancketill of GDR, the global leader in retail and business futurism. And, she will be on our virtual stage with Ravi Hampole, the SVP of Global Brand Creative at lululemon. Bring an open mind, your stretchy pants and a deep craving for knowledge on the future of retail.
If this doesn’t get your creative juices flowing, you might need to check the heart rate monitor.