Where do we go from here?
Welcome everyone to “Where do we go from here” Like many of you I am an enthusiast of many hobbies and interests and as such this Podcast will be uniquely different. Whereas a typical podcast tends to focus specifically on one topic, I intend on bucking the trend by releasing content covering a wide variety of subjects and interests. My intention is to produce episodes that will engage and inform you the listener so that we can tackle such future subject categories as art, design, music, education, business, news, politics, psychology, philosophy, technology and yes even cooking.
Episodes
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 screens. Our shadows are curated fee...
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 office.
Key takeaways from the ...
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 conversation:
Stabi...
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 patterns exposed hard truths. Some firms doub...
🎙️ 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)
A fresh three-part look at...
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 reflects on how both architects 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 of misalignment
- Why e...
"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 surprising emotional side of AI—and why it som...
💡“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 want tobe.
🔥 In this episode Brian and I...
🎙 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)
👗 Tracy Reese (Fashion & Sustainabili...
🎙 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?
Steven brings a unique voice shaped by dec...
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 sustainability, longevity, and beau...
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 constraints?
🔹 What’s the secret to creating t...
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 intricate layers of design methodology, research...
🎙️ 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 connect.
But with these advancements c...
"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 sought-after career coach for young prof...
🎙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 show, the journey, and what’s nex...
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 Evolution of Consumerism from th...
"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, We'll Explore:
The Importance o...
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 process that surrounds public speaking an...
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