The Conversations

Over the course of my career, I’ve had the chance to sit down with thoughtful people and reflect on the work, the brands, and the experiences that have shaped how I lead. From Wieden+Kennedy and Apple to Disney, Twitter, and Starbucks, these conversations go beyond the resume. They explore the thinking behind the work, the moments that shaped my point of view, and the people who continue to influence how I show up as a leader.

The Media Machine with Johanna Salazar and Julie Kelman Redding

What does it take to build iconic brands inside some of the most powerful institutions in the world? In this conversation, Jayanta goes deep on creative leadership shaped by two decades at Disney, Apple’s Beats by Dre, Twitter, Virgin Galactic, and Starbucks. He talks about the evolution from hands-on creative to executive leader, why psychological safety unlocks high performance, and how scaling creativity requires structure, discipline, and systems thinking. A masterclass for operators, builders, and creative executives navigating enterprise complexity.

Culture and Craft with Justin Adu

Two decades. Nike, Gatorade, Apple’s Beats by Dre, Twitter, Disney, Starbucks. A Cannes Lions Grand Prix. Adweek Creative 100. In this conversation with host Justin Adu, Jayanta talks about what it takes to build culture-defining work at scale, how he leads multidisciplinary teams through complexity, and why the best creative executives think like operators. A candid look at the career behind the credentials.

The Creative Risk Podcast

Fifteen years at the world’s best agencies, Wieden+Kennedy and TBWA\Chiat\Day, then a new chapter leading global creative inside Apple’s Beats by Dre and Twitter. In this episode of Creative Risk, Jayanta talks about the arc of a creative career, what it takes to sustain a point of view across decades and institutions, and the lessons that apply as much to life as they do to the work.

How to Make Brands Real Famous

From The Martin Agency to Wieden+Kennedy on Nike, to global creative leadership at TBWA\Chiat\Day, Apple’s Beats by Dre, and Twitter. Jayanta has built and led creative at every level of the industry. In this conversation, he talks about what it actually takes to make brands matter, the through line connecting agency craft to in-house scale, and what two decades of doing it at the highest level teaches you about the work.