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

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!

Let the Season 2 f*ck-ups commence! Join Copacino Fujikado ECD Andrew Gall for an insightful conversation with 8-time Emmy winning comedy writer and creativity coach Joe Guppy! From not approaching a young Adam Sandler to failing to complete a Simpsons script, Joe's made some big-time mistakes we could all learn from. Tap in to hear all about them.

In this edition of “Playing Offense,” Chris Copacino chats with industry leader and Ignition Consulting Group founder Tim Williams about the big shift agencies are making—from hourly billing to output-based pricing. Williams highlights how crucial it is for agencies to restructure revenue models to reflect real value. He argues that hourly billing is out of touch, especially with AI speeding up solutions that time-based pricing just doesn’t capture. Pushing for agency leaders to embrace productization, Williams urges a full pricing transformation, with clear pricing guides for transparency and fairness. Tune in to learn how ditching the billable hour can build client trust, enhance accountability, and drive wins for both agencies and clients.

This episode of How I F*cked Up is a doozy. Tap in for a wide-ranging discussion with Chicago-based Creative Director Skip Tramontana of PEPSICO (Formerly DDB, Cavalry, etc.), about staying open to possibilities, surrounding yourself with the right people, and controlling your own destiny.

From navigating self-doubt to balancing motherhood to finding her voice in advertising, VP/Group Creative Director Jennie Moore from Seattle's venerable Wongdoody has a ton of great wisdom to impart. Tap in to our latest episode of "How I F*cked Up" now.