# #495 - Ekaterina Solomeina, Creative Director & Co-founder of Future London Academy

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Podcast: [The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-second-studio-design-and-architecture-show-743256)
Published: 2026-04-07T01:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4894

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This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Ekaterina Solomeina, Creative Director & Co-founder of Future London Academy . The three discussed Ekaterina's background, the creative vs logical brain, working with Michael Wolff, talent vs learning, entrepreneurship as creatives, starting Future London Academy, FLA programs, participant selection process, designing a learning program that works, AI & adaptability of the program, and more. This episode is supporte d by Chaos • Programa • Future London Academy SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office • Instagram • Facebook • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review EPISODE CATEGORIES • Interviews : Interviews with industry leaders. • Project Companion : Informative talks for clients. • Fellow Designer : Tips for designers. • After Hours : Casual conversations about everyday life. • Design Reviews : Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee's guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the view, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.

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