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Now, Near & the Future

Now, Near & the Future

De: Naila Mir & Quinn Harrington
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Imagine a show that's part crystal ball, part microscope, and part rocket ship. We're diving into what's happening now, peeking around the corner at what's coming next, and dreaming big about the future.

Now, Near, and the Future is a podcast that will explore and analyze current trends, near-future prospects, and long-term visions in the business world, providing listeners with lively conversation, insights, strategies, and inspiration.


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  • Episode 16: Brett House - Building While Everyone Else Talks
    Apr 7 2026

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    Brett House has spent 25 years watching products fail — not because they were bad, but because the organizations launching them weren't ready. As a VP at Nielsen and product strategist at some of the most important measurement and intelligence companies in the industry, he kept seeing the same gap. So he built something to close it.

    High Signals is a GTM launch readiness company. Signal & Noise is his new media company. And Brett is currently mid-launch on both — which he openly admits gives his readiness diagnostics a certain poetic credibility.

    Quinn and Brett go back to the Nielsen days, when HDco helped launch one of the industry's first precision audience platforms. This episode picks up that thread and runs it straight into AI, agentic workflows, quantum computing, and the question every founder eventually has to answer: what are you actually building toward?

    Genuine, fast, and surprisingly funny. With a cameo from Naila's baby and a detour through London food culture that nobody regretted.

    Find Brett at hisignals.com and signalandnoise.ai, or connect on LinkedIn.
    Subscribe, share, and visit nownearfuture.com.

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    1 h y 8 m
  • Episode 15: Marsha Faulkner: Classical Design in a Digital Era
    Mar 24 2026

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    When Marsha Faulkner agreed to serve as President of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art's Florida Chapter, she thought she was stewarding a thriving organization. Instead, she discovered she'd be rebuilding it from the ground up—while continuing to run her interior design firm, Studio M.

    In this episode, Marsha shares what it's like to implement an organization's first-ever budget, transition from a single-city chapter to a statewide network spanning 7+ locations, and hire two new staff positions while maintaining programming excellence. She reveals the "ham sandwich" problem—eight years of valuable recorded content sitting unused while seeking sustainable revenue—and how she's building systems to unlock that archive.

    We explore how classical design principles apply to climate-resilient coastal architecture in Florida, the unexpected synergies between running a design firm and leading a nonprofit, and why materials science and traditional aesthetics aren't at odds. Marsha also discusses the transatlantic differences in approaching classical design, from sourcing craftspeople to preservation attitudes, and shares her vision for ICAA as a potential international craft knowledge network.

    The conversation gets personal as Marsha reflects on discovering her own capacity—learning she can do far more than she thought possible through focus, delegation, and time management. She credits Navy SEAL David Goggins' philosophy: when you think you're at your breaking point, you're probably not.

    Whether you're leading an organization through unexpected challenges, balancing multiple professional roles, or thinking about how timeless design principles address modern problems, this episode offers both practical wisdom and inspiration.

    Guest: Marsha Faulkner, Principal of Studio M Interior Design & President, ICAA Florida Chapter

    Find Marsha:

    Studio M Interior Design: www.StudioMInteriorDesign.net
    ICAA Florida: www.ICAAFL.org
    Instagram: @StudioMInteriorDesign, @MarshaFaulkner, @ICAAFloridaChapter


    Now, Near, and the Future examines business, culture, and innovation through three temporal lenses—NOW (current state), NEAR (3-5 years), and FUTURE (15-20 years). Hosted by Quinn Harrington (Jacksonville) and Naila Mir (London), the podcast features leaders navigating transformation across industries.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or YouTube. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn @nownearfuture or visit nownearfuture.com.

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    56 m
  • Episode 14: Kenny Juskoviak - The Emerging Brand Revolution
    Mar 10 2026

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    Kenny Juskowiak: The Emerging Brand Revolution
    What happens when startups get the same powerful data tools that used to be reserved for Fortune 500 companies? Kenny Juskowiak, Head of North America Marketing at NielsenIQ, joins Quinn and Naila to explore how the entire CPG landscape is being reshaped—one scrappy brand at a time.
    In this episode, we dive into the democratization of data and discover why Kenny believes AI will have a disproportionate advantage for small brands rather than making big companies more powerful. From founders creating products in their garages to solve problems they couldn't find on shelves, to the rise of social commerce and shoppable ads, this conversation reveals how passion-driven brands are challenging century-old giants.
    Key Topics:

    Why NielsenIQ created an entirely separate division for emerging brands
    How AI is transforming product development (spoiler: salt and vinegar donuts might be in your future)
    The difference between US and European startup cultures in CPG
    Why retail is fragmenting into discovery, fulfillment, and transaction—and what that means for brands
    The future of grocery shopping: Will physical stores disappear by 2040?

    Whether you're an emerging brand founder, a CPG industry professional, or simply curious about the future of how we discover and buy products, this episode offers insider insights from someone working at the frontier of consumer data.
    Connect with Kenny Juskowiak:
    LinkedIn: Kenny Juskowiak
    Website: NielsenIQ.com

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