Future History

Jess Wheeler is a globally-awarded copywriter and Creative Director at creative advertising & design agency SICKDOGWOLFMAN. Renown for developing strategically cut-through campaigns, the team have ventured into new territory as product developers with their recently launched sunscreen Slather. On this episode Jess shares with why the current state of advertising isn’t designed with customers in mind, how that opens opportunities for brands to cut through, what prompted the expansion to launching their own brand and what sets it apart, why we may see more agencies follow in this approach, why brands should be wary of using AI in advertising and so much more. Follow Jess on LinkedIn: @wheelerjess Subscribe to Jess’s newsletter: deathtoshitads.beehiiv.com Visit SICKDOGWOLFMAN: sdwm.com.au ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

Tim McCartney is a video producer and DJ. Blending his two passions, he specialises in capturing the energy of live performances of hip-hop and afrobeats artists with his videos garnering hundreds of millions of views propelling his YouTube channel to nearly 1.5 million subscribers. On this episode Tim shares with us his journey to success, the stories behind the Omah Lay and Rema viral moments, his creative perspective shift that came from growth, how AI can help with YouTube growth without comprising creative integrity and so much more. Follow Tim on Instagram: @tmcdirector Subscribe to tmcafrosounds on YouTube: @tmcafrosounds ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

Tom Gerrard is a contemporary painter with his iconic works being exhibited around the world. He is the co-founder of Art Career Academy where he guides emerging artists in building successful careers. Additionally, Tom hosts Bench Talk, one of Australia’s most established art podcasts. On this episode Tom shares with us how he balances creative work with business, his journey from university through to working as a graphic designer before taking the leap to full-time artist, the lessons he has learned along the way, how to discover your unique artistry, why sharing and community building is important and so much more. Follow Tom on Instagram: @tom_gerrard_ Check out Tom’s website: tom-gerrard.com Visit Art Career Academy: artcareeracademy.com Listen to Bench Talk: Bench Talk Podacst ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

Woody is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Sneaker Freaker magazine. Beginning in 2002, it has created a legacy as the first and only international footwear magazine and the definitive resource for knowledge. Along the way, he has written multiple books including “The Ultimate Sneaker Book” and “Soled Out” and published books with Nike, Globe, Adidas, New Balance, Reebok, G-SHOCK, PONY, and Puma. On this episode Woody takes us through the history of Sneaker Freaker, the dominance of Nike and how other brands are muscling their way in, how sneaker marketing has evolved over the decades, how Virgil Abloh changed the game, why mentoring is an important part of his legacy and so much more. Follow Woody: @woody_snkrfrkr Follow Sneaker Freaker: @sneakerfreakermag ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

Pat Fox is a graphic designer and illustrator. Creating work for artists such as Tash Sultana, Vance Joy, Matt Corby, The Amity Affliction, Northlane, Trophy Eyes, and Hellions to name just a few, he has also created work for some of Australia's leading music festivals such as Soundwave, Unify, Harvest, The Hills Are Alive and Vans Warped Tour Australia. On this episode Pat shares with us how his approach to creativity allows him to be multi-disciplinary, the interplay between music and his visual art, why play is important to creativity, how varying creative endeavours enriches his experience with his work, how to better understand the “why?” behind the client’s brief and so much more. Follow Pat on Instagram: @patfoxart Visit XXXX’s website: patfox.com.au ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

r.em.edy is a Melbourne-based singer, songwriter and producer R&B, hip-hop, soul and indie pop all in one. As an artist with disabilities, she uses her craft and platform to bring awareness to its complexities and how society needs to reframe of we see and treat it. Recently, r.em.edy released her new single ‘high as hell (in the lobby)’ which embodies her growing pains and battle with self-worth in her most honest and authentic musical expression. On this episode r.em.edy shares growing up with ADHD and autism, how understanding these conditions has helped her be the best version of herself, why authenticity is so important to her personal brand, her complex relationship with social media, what is involved with creating her new single and so much more. Follow XXXX on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r.em.edy/ Listen to r.em.edy here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zimfjugiCq53nziN8cenP?si=lixhPFLoTQ6biFDKzpf-Qg ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofwayne

Lynn Bremner is an illustrator and muralist. Renown for her bold and colourful style with a focus on fun and intriguing colour palettes and dynamic compositions. Lynn’s work spans across many mediums, including packaging, poster design, murals, editorial illustration and publishing. On this episode Lynn shares with us the story of her shift from photography to illustration, how her style was discovered through practicality, lessons from collaboration, the importance of discipline as a professional artist and so much more. Follow Lynn on Instagram: @_lynnbremner ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

Christian McMahon is a visual artist and designer who is embarking on his second overseas art residency to dive into a process that will help him hone in on his craft. On this episode we discuss his different approaches to design and art, the difference between learning at uni and on the job, how immersing himself overseas helps him develop his art, why it’s necessary to expose ourselves to various cultures, the importance of discovering new processes and so much more. Follow Christian on Instagram: @works.by.christian ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

Matt Hardy-Brown is a photographer who captures the beauty of the ocean’s flora and fauna and the people who immerse themselves in it. His first solo exhibition opens on the 6th September 2024 which caps off a monumental expedition that was filled with life-changing moments that helped him tap into his creative flow. On this episode Matt shares with us the near-death experience that shifted his approach to his craft, the story of capturing one of his most incredible shots, how chasing his goal revealed what he was actually looking for, discovering joy in his creativity and so much more. Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthardybrown/ ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayofwayne

Samantha Gorczyca is a fashion desinger/artist and the founder of Samek, a fashion studio specialising in custom artwear for artist within the Entertainment Industry. With repurposed materials each piece Samek creates is a one off as inspired by the fabric itself as well as it’s artist client designed in her bold and iconic style. On this episode Samantha shares the importance of values in her work, overcoming perfection paralysis, how fashion is a reflection of the self, the importance of community, why life shouldn’t be taken so seriously, how discovering what you’re not is can help identify who you are and so much more. Follow Samek on Instagram: ⁠@samek.studio⁠ ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: ⁠@futurehistoryx⁠ Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: ⁠@wayofwayne⁠

Josh Lord is a visual artist influenced by cultural movements and art genres including Pop Art, Dada and Surrealism. Injecting his passion of punk and sci-fi, his work combines abstraction and representation as an exploration of the relationship between form, colour, and deconstruction. On this episode Josh shares with us how personal growth influences his work, how the punk movement still influences art, his process of pushing the limits of comfort to create, why he exhibits his art with bands, overcoming the need for external validation, the importance of building relationships with clients and so much more. Follow Josh on Instagram: @joshlordart ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

Nam is a DJ and as one of the founding members of the Operatives, he has made a name for himself at the forefront of Melbourne’s musical landscape with his signature mixing style and contagious energy. Sort after for festivals as well as club sets, Nam has performed at a variety of events from the premiere of ground-breaking electronic festival Let Them Eat Cake in 2013, to the Red Bull stage at Good Vibrations Music Festival, Summadayze, Stereosonic and Shine On. On this episode Nam shares with us his journey from Richmond flats to stadium stages, how human connection is the driving force behind his work, the evolution of the music scene over the decades, the significance of music in cultures, the importance of hard work and personal development and so much more. Follow Nam on Instagram: @operativenam ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

Sean McDonald is a documentary filmmaker and a photographer. With his skills being trusted by artists and athletes including David Bromley, Julia Stone, Cheyenne Tozzi, Bonnie Anderson, Chris Cheney, Tayla Harris and Morgan Mitchell, he has helped document their journey with his unique style of personal storytelling. In 2023, he released his first feature length documentary telling the life story of renown Australian Artist, David Bromley capping off a 5-year production journey. On this episode Sean shares with us how social media has changed the way video is used with music, his friendship with David Bromley and the lessons he learned from him, how his view of success has changed, what photography can teach you about life and so much more. Follow Sean on Instagram: @smcdphotography ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

Luke Currie-Richardson is an Indigenous storyteller through his work as a photographer, dancer, poet, actor and model. From 2012 to 2018 Luke was a company dancer in Bangarra showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island contemporary culture around the world. In 2021 he wrote and performed his first spoken word titled ‘Social Media’ in The Sydney Festival. Most recently, in June 2024, Luke was a finalist in the 2024 National Photographic Portrait Prize. On this episode we discuss how Luke channels his Indigenous heritage to create in contemporary forms, why its preservation is important to him and his community, discovering his own identity as an Indigenous man, the joys and pains of his personal and professional life being as one, the challenges with defining what Australian culture is and so much more. Follow Luke on Instagram: @balaluke ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

Steve Kirby is the Founder & Creative Director of WNDRR, an Australian premiere streetwear brand. Now in its 8th year, WNDRR has established itself as an iconic staple within the thriving landscape of the Australian hip-hop culture. On this episode Steve takes us along his professional journey, the balancing act of commercialisation and creative expression, how lifecycles are broken down to 7-year blocks, how social media has changed the way brands are launching, their power dynamics with retailers and so much more. Follow Steve on Instagram: @kirbsone Follow WNDRR on Instagram: @wndrr Visit WNDRR’s website: wndrr.com ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

Sahil Roy is a contemporary abstract artist & muralist. With a creative foundation in graffiti art spanning over a decade, his transition into an abstract approach has allowed him to explore an entirely new avenue of style and boundless creative self-expression. On this episode we explore his evolution and how the unrestrained lessons learned from street art are foundational for many contemporary artists, the influence of life experience in his work, the importance of experimentation in finding your craft and so much more. Follow Sahil on Instagram: @sahilroy___ Visit Sahil's website: sahilroy.com ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

Saskia Fairfull is a Fashion Technology Consultant, Collaborative Projects Lead for Design & Creative Tech at Torrens University, founder of IFAB (The Independent Fashion Advisory Board) and Metarial - an NFC solution enabling brands to connect physical garments to digital experiences. With a background in marketing and design, she applies her knowledge of experience design and lateral thinking to help businesses create relevant experiences for people to connect with. On this episode Saskia explains to us what is circular fashion, how the industry is exploring sustainable processes, the relationship between culture and fashion, how technology will change how we as a society engage with the fashion industry and so much more. Connect with Saskia on LinkedIn: saskiafairfull Visit Metarial: metarial.io ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

Adrian Ortega is an award-winning narrative and documentary filmmaker. His debut feature film Cerulean Blue premiered to sold out crowds at the 68th Melbourne International Film Festival (2019) and won the El Rey Award for Excellence in Film Directing at the Barcelona International Film Festival (2019). It's currently streaming on Stan in Australia and Amazon Prime in the US and UK. His second feature film Westgate is currently in production and set for release in 2025. On this episode Adrian shares with us his different approaches to creating a documentary vs feature film, the process from ideation through to distribution, how he draws inspiration from his personal life and experiences, the importance of creating authentically, the lessons he’s learnt from some of the greats and much more. Follow XXXX on Instagram: @adrian.mov Watch Cerulean Blue on Stan: Cerulean Blue (2019) ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

Saraid Taylor is an author, screenwriter and an AFLW footballer with the Melbourne Demons. With an eclectic background in both creative writing and professional sports, having also previously played in the WNBL, her work draws inspiration from their parallels: as vehicles for growth, change, as a way to understand the world and share meaning while cultivating connections. On this episode Saraid shares with us why she writes and the importance of sharing her it with an audience, the challenges of cultivating a public profile that accurately represents her individuality, the rise of women’s sport and the importance of it in society and so much more. Follow Saraid on Instagram: @saraidtaylor Visit Saraid’s website: saraidtaylor.com ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @wayofwayne

Kevin “Ohnoes” Gold is a painter and muralist. With his work having a focus on basketball, Ohnoes has collaborated with some of the sport’s biggest brands including the NBA, Nike, Under Armour and Footlocker as well as athletes including Shaq, Dirk Nowitzki and Damian Lillard. On this episode, Ohnoes shares with his his journey, how to find your your uniqueness, the thriving state of Australian basketball, the cultural impact it has on creativity and so much more. Follow Ohnoes on Instagram: @_ohnoes Connect with Ohnoes on Linkedin: Kevin Gold ---- Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistoryx Follow Wayne Lim on Instagram: wayowayne