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From Spy Missions to Strategy Labs: Designing With Intention with Janet T. Planet of INTERPLANETARY INC

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We sit down with Janet T. Planet, Principal and Founder of INTERPLANETARY INC., to explore the powerful connection between personal creativity and professional innovation. From opera stages and fashion runways to global consulting and experience design, Janet’s journey is anything but ordinary. She shares how embracing curiosity, honoring constraints, and rewriting internal “shoulds” can unlock deeper purpose.

Key Takeaways:

(02:03) Janet begins in opera, then pivots to engineering and fashion.

(04:25) “No bad ideas” gives way to focused creativity through constraints.

(06:04) Virgin Voyages was created to attract people who avoid cruises.

(08:29) Directed journaling reveals purpose through repeated daily questions.

(10:00) Repeating prompts peel back the “shoulds” and reveal deeper truths.

(11:30) A playful name becomes a reminder to others not to take life too seriously.

(13:24) Spy Day kicked off as an immersive London adventure with custom roles.

(15:11) Innovation begins by mapping needs across the ecosystem.

Resources Mentioned:

INTERPLANETARY INC website https://www.interplanetary.world

Virgin Voyages https://www.virginvoyages.com/

Nestlé https://www.nestle.com/

Queen’s University https://www.queensu.ca/

UFT Opera School https://uoftopera.ca/

British Museum https://www.britishmuseum.org/

Thanks for joining us for the latest episode of “Day in a Canoe.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of our insightful conversations.

If you’d like us to help you define what true wealth means to you, go to www.planningalt.com and take our assessment.

Planning Alternatives is an investment advisory firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any opinions expressed may not reflect those of Planning Alternatives.

#Innovation #Creativity #DesignThinking #HumanCenteredDesign #ExperienceDesign

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Content provided by Nathan Mersereau. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Nathan Mersereau or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

We sit down with Janet T. Planet, Principal and Founder of INTERPLANETARY INC., to explore the powerful connection between personal creativity and professional innovation. From opera stages and fashion runways to global consulting and experience design, Janet’s journey is anything but ordinary. She shares how embracing curiosity, honoring constraints, and rewriting internal “shoulds” can unlock deeper purpose.

Key Takeaways:

(02:03) Janet begins in opera, then pivots to engineering and fashion.

(04:25) “No bad ideas” gives way to focused creativity through constraints.

(06:04) Virgin Voyages was created to attract people who avoid cruises.

(08:29) Directed journaling reveals purpose through repeated daily questions.

(10:00) Repeating prompts peel back the “shoulds” and reveal deeper truths.

(11:30) A playful name becomes a reminder to others not to take life too seriously.

(13:24) Spy Day kicked off as an immersive London adventure with custom roles.

(15:11) Innovation begins by mapping needs across the ecosystem.

Resources Mentioned:

INTERPLANETARY INC website https://www.interplanetary.world

Virgin Voyages https://www.virginvoyages.com/

Nestlé https://www.nestle.com/

Queen’s University https://www.queensu.ca/

UFT Opera School https://uoftopera.ca/

British Museum https://www.britishmuseum.org/

Thanks for joining us for the latest episode of “Day in a Canoe.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of our insightful conversations.

If you’d like us to help you define what true wealth means to you, go to www.planningalt.com and take our assessment.

Planning Alternatives is an investment advisory firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any opinions expressed may not reflect those of Planning Alternatives.

#Innovation #Creativity #DesignThinking #HumanCenteredDesign #ExperienceDesign

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