Lives of Tomorrow

About Lives of Tomorrow

Change is constant – but what’s driving it? Carla Buzasi, CEO of WGSN, the world’s leading trend forecaster, speaks with global thought leaders about how shifts in society, ethics and the economy are shaping our Lives of Tomorrow. Gain the insight you need to navigate what’s next with confidence and clarity.

Publisher

WGSN

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Dec 2022

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

103 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Gen X and the $23 Trillion Opportunity

   WGSN’s CEO Carla Buzasi speaks with VP of Creative Intelligence Andrea Bell about their White Paper on why Gen X is one of the most commercially important yet overlooked consumer groups today. They explore how brands can better understand Gen X’s spending power, priorities and pressures across work, intergenerational families and the time crunch. Find out how to make this diverse group feel understood, respected and relaxed through food, alcohol, beauty, vacations and luxury experiences.

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Are We Entering a Golden Age of Retail?

   WGSN CEO Carla Buzasi speaks with WGSN Head of Retail Forecasting Laura Saunter, about why service is becoming retail’s biggest differentiator where the human is becoming more valuable than ever. They explore how AI is changing the role of store associates, why beauty is leading the way, and which customers and markets may shape the future of retail service. Listen in to find out how your customers want to feel, be seen and served.

3. 

   15 Sept 2026

   I’ll Have Another – The Power Of Simple Drinks

   WGSN CEO Carla Buzasi speaks with IWSR President and Managing Director Marten Lodewijks about how consumer behaviour is moving from excess to intention across beer, wine, spirits, ready-to-drink and non-alcoholic categories. Marten explains how wellness, inflation and generational change are reshaping beverage habits. They also explore why premiumisation still matters, where simplification is winning and why the best products are the ones people want to come back to. Hear why people still want enjoyment while increasingly wanting simpler choices, better quality and less friction.

Who has been a guest on Lives of Tomorrow

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ruth Whippman
• Carla Buzasi
• Hannah Allan
• Carla Busazi
• David Caswell

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

40 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

59

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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