Culture FYI'RS

About Culture FYI'RS

Welcome to the Culture FYI 'RS podcast. Culture FYI'RS is a creative collaboration meet-up held weekly at the FYI Campus in Los Angeles. Each week, we feature a fireside chat with a guest, showcase projects being worked on by members of the FYI community, and share product updates for FYI.AI, the creative collaboration app co-founded by will.i.am. Every episode presents the culture FYI'RS conversation and includes a project link to the event in the FYI App, including a discussion tab, photos, and more. The FYI app is available for free download in the App Store and Google Play.

Publisher

FYI.AI

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Apr 2025

Latest episode

2 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

67 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Nov 2026

   Best of culture FYI'rs pt. 1: Changemakers

   Welcome to the Culture FYI’RS Podcast. Culture FYI’RS is a creative collaboration meetup held weekly at the FYI Campus in Los Angeles. Each week, we feature a fireside chat with a guest, showcase projects being worked on by members of the FYI community, and share product updates for FYI.AI, the creative collaboration app co-founded by will.i.am (http://will.i.am). Learn more about FYI: https://fyi.me/p/jointhemovement (https://fyi.me/p/jointhemovement) This week on culture FYI'rs, we celebrate the changemakers: five voices who saw something that needed to change and decided to build the answer themselves. Across a series of powerful conversations with FYI Chief Growth Officer Julie Pilot, we hear from journalist Taylor Torregano, Compton Cowboys founder Randy Savvy, media personality Liz Hernandez, Seed House founder Garrett Underwood, and Health & Hip Hop Festival creator Jason Berry. Taylor shines a light on the cycles that shape underserved communities, and on the creators redefining who gets to tell the story. Randy shares how his family's love of horses turned a neighborhood ranch into a movement for Compton's youth. Liz reflects on walking away from the spotlight to build a community around the power of a single word. Garrett recounts how loss pushed him to turn his own home into a safe place for young people aging out of foster care. And Jason explains why hip hop, so often used to sell us things, can also be used to save lives. Together, their stories show that changemaking rarely begins with a grand plan. It begins with showing up for the people right in front of you, and with the courage to build something that outlasts you. Want to attend a Culture FYI’RS event in person at the FYI Campus in Los Angeles? Hit the link below to see a schedule of who’s speaking at a future event and to RSVP to join the next session: https://fyi.me/p/culturefyirs (https://fyi.me/p/culturefyirs) This episode’s Culture FYI’RS event was produced by FYI co-founder will.i.am, Aminah Muhammad, Emily Choi, Frankie Sandoval, Jafet Chavez, Julie  Pilat, Markus Nielsen-Kolding, Roneal Madlani, Sean Kantrowitz, Shawna Jafari, the FYI Product Team, and of course, the FYI Community. The podcast is edited by Rob Van Vranken. Download FYI.AI for free in the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fyi-ai-focus-your-ideas/id1554341467)and Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xuper.chat.app&pcampaignid=web_share)

2. 

   26 Oct 2026

   Creative Capital with Margins & Millions

   Welcome to the Culture FYI’RS Podcast. Culture FYI’RS is a creative collaboration meetup held weekly at the FYI Campus in Los Angeles. Each week, we feature a fireside chat with a guest, showcase projects being worked on by members of the FYI community, and share product updates for FYI.AI, the creative collaboration app co-founded by will.i.am (http://will.i.am). Learn more about FYI: https://fyi.me/p/jointhemovement (https://fyi.me/p/jointhemovement) In this episode, we're hosting a dynamic panel discussion for LA Tech Week focused on how women are building companies using creative talent in the age of artificial intelligence. Hosted by Margins & Millions in partnership with Culture FYI'RS, Black LA Tech Week, and The Wealth Collective, the discussion was led by Margins & Millions co-founders Ariel Tinsey and Milan Zoe, who were joined by an accomplished panel: Yoko Ihaza, the first in-house music attorney at Create Music Group; Robin Johnson, founder and CEO of Dio Operating Systems; Hollywood Producer & Writer Syreeta Singleton; and Grammy Award-winning visual artist “Child” Throughout the conversation, the panelists weigh in on whether A.I. is a threat to creative talent or the greatest source of leverage creators have ever had, touching on ownership, compensation, and what it takes to build a lasting business. The panel also explores the impact of AI on their respective fields, touching on the fears and opportunities it presents. They candidly discuss the balance between using AI as a tool and maintaining the integrity of human creativity, making for a compelling dialogue that resonates with anyone navigating the modern creative landscape. Curious to learn more about the insights shared by our panelists? Check out the project link for this episode: https://fyi.ai/p/SA2l4TXV8ZpVE3F6jCNb-295NOTlS8EQeRRvDE8pPU0= (https://fyi.ai/p/SA2l4TXV8ZpVE3F6jCNb-295NOTlS8EQeRRvDE8pPU0=) Want to attend a Culture FYI’RS event in person at the FYI Campus in Los Angeles? Hit the link below to see a schedule of who’s speaking at a future event and to RSVP to join the next session: https://fyi.me/p/culturefyirs (https://fyi.me/p/culturefyirs) This episode’s Culture FYI’RS event was produced by FYI co-founder will.i.am, Aminah Muhammad, Emily Choi, Frankie Sandoval, Jafet Chavez, Julie  Pilat, Markus Nielsen-Kolding, Roneal Madlani, Sean Kantrowitz, Shawna Jafari, the FYI Product Team, and of course, the FYI Community. The podcast is edited by Rob Van Vranken. Download FYI.AI for free in the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fyi-ai-focus-your-ideas/id1554341467)and Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xuper.chat.app&pcampaignid=web_share)

3. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Two Pillars of Creativity with Andre Troutman

   Welcome to the Culture FYI’RS Podcast. Culture FYI’RS is a creative collaboration meetup held weekly at the FYI Campus in Los Angeles. Each week, we feature a fireside chat with a guest, showcase projects being worked on by members of the FYI community, and share product updates for FYI.AI, the creative collaboration app co-founded by will.i.am (http://will.i.am). Learn more about FYI: https://fyi.me/p/jointhemovement (https://fyi.me/p/jointhemovement) This week, we dive into an inspiring conversation with the multifaceted Andre Troutman, a Grammy-nominated artist, songwriter, producer, musician, and music director whose career bridges musical legacy with a forward-thinking approach to sound, performance, and creative direction. In a dynamic chat with FYI Chief Growth Officer Julie Pilat, Andre shares his journey from a passionate singer to a visionary music director and producer, highlighting the serendipitous moments that led him to FYI. Andre reflects on the powerful influence of his family legacy in music, particularly his cousin, the legendary Roger Troutman. He recounts the joy of rediscovering an old radio interview with Roger and how it shaped his understanding of creativity and community. Throughout the episode, he emphasizes the importance of adaptability in the ever-evolving music industry, sharing insights on how to navigate chaos and maintain a clear vision. Today, he continues building on the Troutman family legacy while establishing an identity distinctly his own, introducing the talkbox's signature sound to new audiences and expanding what it means to be an artist, producer, and musical director in the modern era. Curious about Andre's upcoming projects and his vision for the future of music? Check out the project link for this episode: https://fyi.ai/p/andretroutman (https://fyi.ai/p/andretroutman) Want to attend a Culture FYI’RS event in person at the FYI Campus in Los Angeles? Hit the link below to see a schedule of who’s speaking at a future event and to RSVP to join the next session: https://fyi.me/p/culturefyirs (https://fyi.me/p/culturefyirs) This episode’s Culture FYI’RS event was produced by FYI co-founder will.i.am, Aminah Muhammad, Emily Choi, Frankie Sandoval, Jafet Chavez, Julie  Pilat, Markus Nielsen-Kolding, Roneal Madlani, Sean Kantrowitz, Shawna Jafari, the FYI Product Team, and of course, the FYI Community. The podcast is edited by Rob Van Vranken. Download FYI.AI for free in the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fyi-ai-focus-your-ideas/id1554341467)and Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xuper.chat.app&pcampaignid=web_share)

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