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What happens when Millennials and Gen Z start burning down the old playbook and actually build something better? Hosted by award-winning brand strategist and author Mike Fair, Make The Way dives deep into the codes MillZ are rewriting across culture: from work and wellness to fashion, fandoms, faith, and more. Each episode unpacks what’s shifting (and why it matters) through a lens of lived experience, cultural strategy, and sharp storytelling. Expect real talk, smart takes, and a blueprint for the future you actually want to live. 📍 Tap in weekly to decode the culture and Make the Way forward.
Mike Austin Makes Podcast Network hosts Make The Way: Culture Decoded, a society show with 14 episodes published.
We've been sold a lie. Work harder. Stay busy. Keep grinding. Sleep later. For years, hustle culture convinced us that exhaustion was a badge of honor and that productivity was the ultimate measure of success. But what i
You can’t build a great brand without a real strategy. In this video, I break down the OGSM framework, the exact system I use to turn business goals into execution. Download and USE my OGSM framework here: https://www.mi
You’re not just burned out from work… you forgot how to have fun. In this episode of Make The Way, we break down the real reason burnout is happening—and how to fix it. You’re not just burned out from work—you forgot how
If you’re at the table… eat. In this episode of Make The Way, I break down the 5 R’s that help you overcome imposter syndrome and show up with confidence in the rooms that matter. Imposter syndrome will have you question
I finally found momentum—and it didn’t come from doing more. It came from changing how I show up every day. This year taught me something real: momentum isn’t about intensity—it’s about alignment and consistency. In this
Nobody cares about your brand - UNTIL you fix your audience relevance problem! On this episode of Make The Way, I break down the 3 codes to building a breakthrough brand that people actually care about. If you’re buildin
Success isn’t a solo sport. In this episode of Make The Way , Mike Fair breaks down what the long-term creative partnership between Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler teaches us about the new Millennial and Gen Z code fo
Inspiration doesn’t happen in isolation. The truth is that the most inspired people are often surrounded by community, collaboration, and shared energy. In this episode of Make The Way, Mike Fair explores why community i
Welcome to Make The Way. I’m Mike Fair — an award-winning brand strategist decoding culture, Millennials, and Gen Z in real time. I’ve spent 20 years helping brands, like Mars Inc., Chevrolet, and AutoZone through the ye
Grief isn’t something you “get over.” Millennials and Gen Z are navigating loss differently — rewriting the cultural codes around grief, healing, and resilience. In this episode of Make The Way, award-winning brand and c
I'm celebrating Black Creativity! How are you getting inspired this week? What are you reading, watching or listening to? Share in the comments below and let's Make The Way together! Takeaways Black creativityInspiration
Advertising doesn’t just have a diversity problem—it has a strategy problem. In this episode of Make The Way, I break down 3 actionable codes for building the next generation of Black strategists in advertising and commu
The Super Bowl is more than football: It is about Culture. In this episode of Make The Way, I break down what the Super Bowl 2026 ads and halftime show reveal about Millennial and Gen Z culture, from brand purpose and AI
Millennials & Gen Z are redefining concerts as essential spaces for connection, belonging, and shared experience. In this episode of Make The Way, cultural strategist Mike Fair explores why concerts matter more than ever
In this first episode of Make The Way, award-winning brand and cultural strategist Mike Fair breaks down the mindset shaping today’s culture and why traditional demographics no longer explain how people live, work, rest,
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