Escape Velocity - Where Strategy Meets the Unexpected
Tracey Halvorsen
22 episodes
1 week ago
Hosted by Tracey Halvorsen
What does it take to move beyond what’s comfortable and build something that actually matters?
Escape Velocity is a podcast about the courage to grow, the creativity to reimagine, and the clarity it takes to lead through change. Hosted by Tracey Halvorsen, each episode delves into the real stories behind reinvention, leadership, and transformation, both personal and professional.
Through honest, human conversations with founders, creatives, strategists, and change-makers, we explore what it means to find momentum in uncertain times. We talk about the friction before the breakthrough, the vision behind bold decisions, and the mindset shifts required to break free from the gravitational pull of “business as usual.”
If you’re chasing alignment, purpose, or your next brave move, this is your fuel.
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Hosted by Tracey Halvorsen
What does it take to move beyond what’s comfortable and build something that actually matters?
Escape Velocity is a podcast about the courage to grow, the creativity to reimagine, and the clarity it takes to lead through change. Hosted by Tracey Halvorsen, each episode delves into the real stories behind reinvention, leadership, and transformation, both personal and professional.
Through honest, human conversations with founders, creatives, strategists, and change-makers, we explore what it means to find momentum in uncertain times. We talk about the friction before the breakthrough, the vision behind bold decisions, and the mindset shifts required to break free from the gravitational pull of “business as usual.”
If you’re chasing alignment, purpose, or your next brave move, this is your fuel.
Escape Velocity - Where Strategy Meets the Unexpected
59 minutes
9 months ago
Miles Kemp, CEO & Design Innovator at Variate
Tracey Halvorsen welcomes Miles Kemp, CEO and design innovator at Variate. With a background in architecture and experience leading digital transformation for brands like Marriott, Carnival, and Macy's, Miles brings a unique perspective on the evolving relationship between technology, design, and human experience.
The conversation explores:
• Bridging Architecture and UX: How Miles transitioned from architecture to digital experience design, and how architectural thinking influences his work today.
• Reimagining Customer Experience: Insights from Miles' work redesigning Marriott's digital ecosystem, touching over 900 million users worldwide.
• Technology & Humanity: A deep dive into the importance of "the people layer" in technology-driven experiences—highlighted through Miles' firsthand experience with Prenuvo's full-body MRI service, which transformed a typically stressful medical procedure into a luxury hospitality-like experience.
• The Future of Work & Design: Why creativity, empathy, and relationship-building are the most valuable skills in an AI-driven world.
• Conway's Law & Organizational Design: How the way companies communicate internally is reflected in their products and services—and why breaking down silos is key to creating seamless customer experiences.
• Escape Velocity & Trust: The critical role of trust and collaboration in building momentum within organizations and creating breakthrough designs.
• Building for Transformation: How digital projects aren't just about interfaces—they can fundamentally change brands by shifting how they think, work, and connect with audiences.
This episode is a must-listen for designers, strategists, and business leaders looking to push the boundaries of innovation while keeping people at the center of everything they create.
Escape Velocity - Where Strategy Meets the Unexpected
Hosted by Tracey Halvorsen
What does it take to move beyond what’s comfortable and build something that actually matters?
Escape Velocity is a podcast about the courage to grow, the creativity to reimagine, and the clarity it takes to lead through change. Hosted by Tracey Halvorsen, each episode delves into the real stories behind reinvention, leadership, and transformation, both personal and professional.
Through honest, human conversations with founders, creatives, strategists, and change-makers, we explore what it means to find momentum in uncertain times. We talk about the friction before the breakthrough, the vision behind bold decisions, and the mindset shifts required to break free from the gravitational pull of “business as usual.”
If you’re chasing alignment, purpose, or your next brave move, this is your fuel.
