Drew Bilbe and Troy Douglas founded Nexba, the award-winning naturally sugar free Australian soft drinks business, in 2010. They were in their early 20s and had no experience in beverage business. Theirs is a truly disruptive brand driven by passion and purpose. They’re now stocked in Coles nationally and are now launching global distribution to the USA and UK. They believe their products can have a big impact on saving lives from obesity and diabetes. 

In this episode you’ll discover their turning point, six years into businesses, when they “cracked” their naturally sugar free recipe, raised some much-needed capital and updated their brand. This is the story of an innovative Australian brand founded on a partnership of complimentary interests and contrasting skills. 

Stay tuned for Episode 009 featuring artist and designer James Victore.

nexba.com

Drew Bilbe and Troy Douglas founded Nexba, the award-winning naturally sugar free Australian soft drinks business, in 2010. They were in their early 20s and had no experience in beverage business. Theirs is a truly disruptive brand driven by passion and purpose. They’re now stocked in Coles nationally and are now launching global distribution to the USA and UK. They believe their products can have a big impact on saving lives from obesity and diabetes. In this episode you’ll discover their turning point, six years into businesses, when they “cracked” their naturally sugar free recipe, raised some much-needed capital and updated their brand. This is the story of an innovative Australian brand founded on a partnership of complimentary interests and contrasting skills. Stay tuned for Episode 009 featuring artist and designer James Victore. nexba.com

Your life is the most important design project you will ever undertake!

Design is everywhere, in what we make, how we think, and how we live. The question is: are you designing your life, or just living by default? 

Each week I sit down with creators, entrepreneurs, and thinkers who’ve shaped their own paths, to uncover the ideas, struggles, and breakthroughs that can help you design a life with purpose. 

Vince Frost is the CEO and Executive Creative Director of Frost*collective, a strategic creative group dedicated to designing a better world through human-centered design. Its goal is to design experiences that enrich lives by combining specialist skills to tackle complex challenges and drive superior results.

Your life is the most important design project you will ever undertake!
Design is everywhere, in what we make, how we think, and how we live. The question is: are you designing your life, or just living by default?&nbsp;
Each week I sit down with creators, entrepreneurs, and thinkers who&rsquo;ve shaped their own paths, to uncover the ideas, struggles, and breakthroughs that can help you design a life with purpose.&nbsp;
Vince Frost is the CEO and Executive Creative Director of Frost*collective, a strategic creative group dedicated to designing a better world through human-centered design. Its goal is to design experiences that enrich lives by combining specialist skills to tackle complex challenges and drive superior results.

In his Design Your Life podcast series, Vince Fro…

Design Your Life with Vince Frost

Your life is the most important design project you will ever undertake!

Design is everywhere, in what we make, how we think, and how we live. The question is: are you designing your life, or just living by default? 

Each week I sit down with creators, entrepreneurs, and thinkers who’ve shaped their own paths, to uncover the ideas, struggles, and breakthroughs that can help you design a life with purpose.

Your life is the most important design project you will ever undertake!
Design is everywhere, in what we make, how we think, and how we live. The question is: are you designing your life, or just living by default?&nbsp;
Each week I sit down with creators, entrepreneurs, and thinkers who&rsquo;ve shaped their own paths, to uncover the ideas, struggles, and breakthroughs that can help you design a life with purpose.

Drew Bilbe & Troy Douglas, Founders of Nexba, with Vince Frost

What shapes the feeling of a place? And how does a life spent moving between cities, countries and creative worlds influence the way you design for others? 

For interior architect Simone McEwan, co-founder of international design studio Nice Projects, the thread has always been the same — creating spaces that make people feel something. 

From a childhood spent moving between eight homes before the age of 12, to studying architecture at 17, to an unplanned move to London that opened the door to a global career, Simone’s path is anything but linear. Her work with Anouska Hempel, Richard Horden Soho House, Selfridges, and Studio Ilse has shaped some of the world’s most iconic hospitality and retail experiences. 

Today, she leads projects across London, Singapore, Japan and Sydney — designing with empathy, intuition and a deep understanding of how people live. 

Listen in as Vince and Simone explore her nomadic childhood, the craft behind world-class hospitality, and how designing for life — not ego — creates spaces that truly connect.

https://niceprojects.work/

What shapes the feeling of a place? And how does a life spent moving between cities, countries and creative worlds influence the way you design for others?&nbsp;
For interior architect Simone McEwan, co-founder of international design studio Nice Projects, the thread has always been the same &mdash; creating spaces that make people feel something.&nbsp;
From a childhood spent moving between eight homes before the age of 12, to studying architecture at 17, to an unplanned move to London that opened the door to a global career, Simone&rsquo;s path is anything but linear. Her work with Anouska Hempel, Richard Horden Soho House, Selfridges, and Studio Ilse has shaped some of the world&rsquo;s most iconic hospitality and retail experiences.&nbsp;
Today, she leads projects across London, Singapore, Japan and Sydney &mdash; designing with empathy, intuition and a deep understanding of how people live.&nbsp;
Listen in as Vince and Simone explore her nomadic childhood, the craft behind world-class hospitality, and how designing for life &mdash; not ego &mdash; creates spaces that truly connect.
https://niceprojects.work/

Designing Nice Projects with Simone McEwan

What does it take to lead one of the UK’s oldest and most respected architectural practices into the future? 

As CEO of Scott Brownrigg, Darren Comber has steered the 115-year-old practice through change, challenge and reinvention. From its early roots in Guildford to a network of studios spanning Amsterdam, London, New York, Singapore and Riyadh, Darren has played a pivotal role in shaping its global presence. 

With a career defined by persistence, vision and curiosity, he reflects on the power of reinvention, the evolution of design, and why keeping energy alive is fundamental to sustaining a business over decades. 

Listen in as Vince and Darren explore the art of leadership, the role of architecture in shaping society, and how to stay relevant in a fast-changing world. 

What does it take to lead one of the UK&rsquo;s oldest and most respected architectural practices into the future?&nbsp;
As CEO of Scott Brownrigg, Darren Comber has steered the 115-year-old practice through change, challenge and reinvention. From its early roots in Guildford to a network of studios spanning Amsterdam, London, New York, Singapore and Riyadh, Darren has played a pivotal role in shaping its global presence.&nbsp;
With a career defined by persistence, vision and curiosity, he reflects on the power of reinvention, the evolution of design, and why keeping energy alive is fundamental to sustaining a business over decades.&nbsp;
Listen in as Vince and Darren explore the art of leadership, the role of architecture in shaping society, and how to stay relevant in a fast-changing world.&nbsp;

Designing growth for a 115-year legacy with Darren Comber

What if the true measure of success isn’t scale, but connection? 

From a childhood spent in expat compounds of Saudi Arabia to founding one of Australia’s most admired design studios, Jeremy Bull, founder and principal of Alexander &CO., has designed far more than homes, he’s designed a life rooted in meaning, craftsmanship and human connection. 

After overcoming years of illness and self-destruction in his twenties, Jeremy rebuilt himself – mind, body and practice – with a philosophy centred on people. Today, his award-winning studio is recognised globally for its distinct sense of authenticity, materiality and feeling. Whether it’s a handcrafted home, a hospitality space or his own live-work studio in Bondi Junction, every project begins with one question: how does it make you feel? 

Listen in as Vince and Jeremy discuss designing for emotion, redefining success, and the future of how we live, work and connect. 

What if the true measure of success isn&rsquo;t scale, but connection?&nbsp;
From a childhood spent in expat compounds of Saudi Arabia to founding one of Australia&rsquo;s most admired design studios, Jeremy Bull, founder and principal of Alexander &amp;CO., has designed far more than homes, he&rsquo;s designed a life rooted in meaning, craftsmanship and human connection.&nbsp;
After overcoming years of illness and self-destruction in his twenties, Jeremy rebuilt himself &ndash; mind, body and practice &ndash; with a philosophy centred on people. Today, his award-winning studio is recognised globally for its distinct sense of authenticity, materiality and feeling. Whether it&rsquo;s a handcrafted home, a hospitality space or his own live-work studio in Bondi Junction, every project begins with one question: how does it make you feel?&nbsp;
Listen in as Vince and Jeremy discuss designing for emotion, redefining success, and the future of how we live, work and connect.&nbsp;

Drew Bilbe & Troy Douglas, Founders of Nexba, with Vince Frost

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