"How I F*cked Up" and Other Musings—The CF Podcast Series from Copacino Fujikado

Force of Nature Meats Creative Director Stephen Vallera unpacks his journey from agency creative to Meta and Reddit leader to the brand-side, with lessons in balance all along the way.

After leading creative teams at Razorfish and T-Mobile, Michael Miller co-founded Consiglieri to help brands fix the operational and strategic issues they can’t see themselves.In this episode, we talk about the small failures that shaped his leadership style, why curiosity beats ego, and how Consiglieri went from zero clients to partnering with Google, Microsoft, and Adobe.

When it comes to making mistakes, it's hard to think of a more interesting subject than AI. AI artist Chris Gardner has already lived several lifetimes creating at the forefront of the generative AI world. He also has the Midjourney founder on speed dial. Join us for an interesting philosophical discussion on what Chris has discovered through living, breathing, and creating in the AI space.

Luis “Tito” Ramirez, Chief Creative Officer of Whirlpool’s in-house agency WoW Studios and a veteran of Ogilvy’s global network, shares his journey from his native Colombia to the U.S., the lessons learned from chasing titles too early, and how he’s redefining creative culture inside corporate walls—plus a few memorable missteps along the way.

Annie Mygind, a longtime creative talent recruiter who has worked at the likes of big agencies like BBDO among others, offers insights into the importance of understanding candidates' unique needs, building trust, and helping creatives navigate their career paths with empathy—while of course, outlining mistakes she's made along the way.

Ken's Chicago-based boutique agency Major Behavior, which he founded in 2017, was ahead of its time: no physical office, remote employees from all over the globe, and an uninhibited setup for making great work without the big agency barriers. Even still, Ken has some f*ck-ups to share. Let's all tune in and learn from Ken!