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FAQs

UNDERSTANDING OUR APPROACH

What is Strategic Foresight?

Strategic Foresight is not about predicting the future—it’s about navigating the liminal spaces between what is and what could be. We help organizations explore multiple possibilities, identify emerging patterns, and build the capacity to shape better futures through informed decision-making today.

Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is our lens for understanding the deep currents that shape human behavior, societal shifts, and market dynamics. It enables organizations to move beyond surface-level trend analysis to grasp the meaningful patterns that drive systemic change.

We inhabit the fertile spaces between insight and possibility, helping brands transform cultural understanding into strategic advantage. Through our BEACONS methodology, we illuminate pathways that connect present opportunities to future possibilities, enabling organizations to shape better futures while building resilient strategies.

Our “Foresight for All” philosophy is about democratizing strategic foresight, making it accessible and actionable for professionals, leaders and businesses of all sizes. We believe that every professional, no matter their background or training, and every brand, no matter its size or sector, can benefit from future-oriented thinking. By offering actionable foresight, we empower brands and organizations to navigate uncertainty, identify growth opportunities, and build strategies that align with emerging needs and cultural shifts.

Strategic foresight capabilities should be accessible and beneficial to everyone, not just large organizations or specialists. We do this by embracing and incorporating:

  1. Accessible Learning Approaches
    • Plain language communication
    • Practical, hands-on methods
    • Real-world examples and applications
    • Flexible learning paths
  2. Inclusive Design
    • Affordable or free resources
    • Multi-format content delivery
    • Culturally intelligent approaches
    • Collaborative learning environments
  3. Community-Centered
    • Peer learning opportunities
    • Knowledge sharing platforms
    • Network building
    • Collective intelligence approach

BUILDING BETTER FUTURES

What is the Wellbeing Economy?

The Wellbeing Economy represents a systemic shift from traditional extractive business models to one that prioritizes human flourishing, community regeneration, and planetary health. It’s where purpose meets profit, and business becomes a force for positive change.

We guide organizations in:

  • Reimagining value creation through cultural intelligence
  • Building regenerative business models
  • Co-creating with communities
  • Developing strategies that balance profit with purpose
  • Leading systemic positive change

The shift toward a Wellbeing Economy isn’t just a trend—it’s a fundamental transformation in how value is created and measured. Organizations that embrace this shift now will be better positioned to thrive in a future where success is measured by both financial growth and positive human impact.

MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT

What membership tiers does Culture x Curate offer?

We offer four distinctive ways to engage with our community and resources:

Essentials Membership (Free)

  • Monthly cultural insights newsletter
  • Access to foundational reports
  • Community event invitations
  • Basic Academy resources

Individual Membership ($39/month or $398/year)

  • All Essentials benefits
  • Exclusive reports and insights
  • Academy course access
  • Private community access
  • Member-only events

Professional Membership ($65/month or $665/year)

  • All Individual benefits
  • Culture Council access
  • Office hours with experts
  • Advanced Academy courses
  • Special rates on Intensives

Enterprise Membership ($5,000/year)

  • Up to 3 team seats
  • Customized industry research
  • Quarterly deep dives
  • Team collaboration tools
  • Full Culture Council access
  • Priority consulting access

MEMBERSHIP FLEXIBILITY

Can I switch between membership tiers?

Absolutely. We understand that needs evolve as organizations grow and transform. You can transition between membership tiers at any time, and our team will ensure a seamless shift that aligns with your changing requirements. Whether you’re scaling up or adjusting your engagement level, we’re here to support your journey.

Our knowledge architecture is designed to grow with you:

  • Each membership tier provides access to specific report and Academy course levels
  • You can purchase individual higher-tier reports or courses at member-exclusive rates
  • Enterprise members receive comprehensive access to all tiers
  • Team access can be expanded through customized solutions

When transitioning between tiers:

  • Previous tier resources remain accessible until the end of your billing cycle
  • New tier benefits become immediately available
  • Downloaded materials remain yours to keep
  • Community connections and project work continue uninterrupted

COMMUNITY PLATFORM

What is the CxC Private Slack Community?

Our Private Slack workspace is more than a networking platform—it’s a living laboratory where cultural insights emerge through genuine connection and dialogue. This space enables:

  • Real-time conversations with fellow future-shapers
  • Access to exclusive insights and emerging signals
  • Direct connection with the Culture Council
  • Collaborative problem-solving
  • Peer learning and knowledge sharing

Access varies by membership tier:

  • Individual Members: Main community channels and topic-specific discussions
  • Professional Members: Additional access to Culture Council channels and expert groups
  • Enterprise Members: Full access including private channels, team spaces, and direct expert connection
  • Custom access solutions available for specific organizational needs

Our Notion workspace serves as a dynamic knowledge hub and collaboration platform:

  • Curated insights library
  • Strategic frameworks and tools
  • Project collaboration spaces
  • Industry deep dives
  • Trend analysis dashboards
  • Resource collections
  • Team workspaces

Enterprise members gain access to:

  • Private team collaboration areas
  • Customized industry research spaces
  • Strategic planning templates
  • Foresight tools and frameworks
  • Project management capabilities
  • Shared knowledge bases
  • Integration with Slack discussions

The platforms are designed to complement each other:

  • Slack facilitates real-time discussion and connection
  • Notion houses lasting insights and collaborative work
  • Seamless sharing between platforms
  • Integrated workflow capabilities
  • Combined community and content access

We maintain vibrant, purposeful spaces through:

  • Active community management
  • Curated discussion topics
  • Expert facilitation
  • Clear community guidelines
  • Regular content curation
  • Meaningful connection facilitation

CULTURE COUNCIL

What is the Culture Council?

The Culture Council is our global community of futurists, changemakers, and cultural translators who help illuminate emerging patterns and possibilities. More than a network, it’s a living laboratory where insights emerge from genuine connection and collaborative exploration.

Our Council moves beyond traditional trend-watching to actively shape cultural currents. Members don’t just observe change—they help create it through:

  • Collaborative research initiatives
  • Cross-industry insight sharing
  • Future scenario development
  • Community-led innovation projects
  • Systemic change advocacy

INTENSIVES & CONSULTING

What are CxC Intensives?

Intensives are immersive three-day experiences where we help teams navigate uncertainty and shape better futures. Through our proprietary BEACONS methodology, we guide organizations in:

  • Mapping cultural currents
  • Identifying strategic opportunities
  • Developing future scenarios
  • Creating actionable roadmaps
  • Building internal foresight capabilities

 

To learn more about scheduling an intensive, please visit here [LINK TO PRESENTATION ON  ACADEMY PAGE

Every engagement begins with a Discovery Call where we explore your challenges and aspirations. Following this, we create customized short and long-term engagements that might include:

  • Strategic foresight programs
  • Cultural intelligence integration
  • Future scenario development
  • Innovation strategy design
  • Wellbeing economy transition planning

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

How can I book Natalie Black or the Culture x Curate team?

Natalie Black and the CxC team share insights on strategic foresight, cultural intelligence, and building better futures through various speaking formats. To explore possibilities:

  • Submit your event details through our Contact page
  • Schedule an initial discussion about your audience and objectives
  • Work with our team to craft the perfect presentation format

Our team offers perspective-shifting talks on:

  • Navigating the Wellbeing Economy
  • Strategic Foresight & Cultural Intelligence
  • Future of Brands & Commerce in the AI Era
  • Building Regenerative Business Models
  • Leading Through Uncertainty
  • Co-creating Better Futures
  • Cultural Innovation & Transformation

THE HIERARCHY INC., NETWORK

What is the Hierarchy Network?

The Hierarchy Network represents a unique collaboration between Culture x Curate and Hierarchy Inc., combining strategic foresight with creative execution. This partnership enables us to help organizations not just envision better futures, but bring them to life through:

  • Creative strategy and development
  • Production excellence
  • Technical innovation
  • End-to-end implementation

Through the network, organizations gain access to:

  • Integrated strategy and execution
  • Seamless creative implementation
  • Technical expertise
  • Production capabilities
  • Cross-disciplinary innovation

MEMBERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT

What membership tiers does Culture x Curate offer?

We offer four distinctive ways to engage with our community and resources:

Essentials Membership (Free)

  • Monthly cultural insights newsletter
  • Access to foundational reports
  • Community event invitations
  • Basic Academy resources

 

Individual Membership ($39/month or $398/year)

  • All Essentials benefits
  • Exclusive reports and insights
  • Academy course access
  • Private community access
  • Member-only events

 

Professional Membership ($65/month or $665/year)

  • All Individual benefits
  • Culture Council access
  • Office hours with experts
  • Advanced Academy courses
  • Special rates on Intensives

 

Enterprise Membership ($5,000/year)

  • Up to 3 team seats
  • Customized industry research
  • Quarterly deep dives
  • Team collaboration tools
  • Full Culture Council access
  • Priority consulting access
 

MEMBERSHIP FLEXIBILITY

Can I switch between membership tiers?

Absolutely. We understand that needs evolve as organizations grow and transform. You can transition between membership tiers at any time, and our team will ensure a seamless shift that aligns with your changing requirements. Whether you’re scaling up or adjusting your engagement level, we’re here to support your journey.

Our knowledge architecture is designed to grow with you:

  • Each membership tier provides access to specific report and Academy course levels
  • You can purchase individual higher-tier reports or courses at member-exclusive rates
  • Enterprise members receive comprehensive access to all tiers
  • Team access can be expanded through customized solutions

When transitioning between tiers:

  • Previous tier resources remain accessible until the end of your billing cycle
  • New tier benefits become immediately available
  • Downloaded materials remain yours to keep
  • Community connections and project work continue uninterrupted

COMMUNITY PLATFORMS

What is the CxC Private Slack Community?

Our Private Slack workspace is more than a networking platform—it’s a living laboratory where cultural insights emerge through genuine connection and dialogue. This space enables:

  • Real-time conversations with fellow future-shapers
  • Access to exclusive insights and emerging signals
  • Direct connection with the Culture Council
  • Collaborative problem-solving
  • Peer learning and knowledge sharing

Access varies by membership tier:

  • Individual Members: Main community channels and topic-specific discussions
  • Professional Members: Additional access to Culture Council channels and expert groups
  • Enterprise Members: Full access including private channels, team spaces, and direct expert connection
  • Custom access solutions available for specific organizational needs

Our Notion workspace serves as a dynamic knowledge hub and collaboration platform:

  • Curated insights library
  • Strategic frameworks and tools
  • Project collaboration spaces
  • Industry deep dives
  • Trend analysis dashboards
  • Resource collections
  • Team workspaces

Enterprise members gain access to:

  • Private team collaboration areas
  • Customized industry research spaces
  • Strategic planning templates
  • Foresight tools and frameworks
  • Project management capabilities
  • Shared knowledge bases
  • Integration with Slack discussions

The platforms are designed to complement each other:

  • Slack facilitates real-time discussion and connection
  • Notion houses lasting insights and collaborative work
  • Seamless sharing between platforms
  • Integrated workflow capabilities
  • Combined community and content access

We maintain vibrant, purposeful spaces through:

  • Active community management
  • Curated discussion topics
  • Expert facilitation
  • Clear community guidelines
  • Regular content curation
  • Meaningful connection facilitation

CULTURE COUNCIL

What is the Culture Council?

The Culture Council is our global community of futurists, changemakers, and cultural translators who help illuminate emerging patterns and possibilities. More than a network, it’s a living laboratory where insights emerge from genuine connection and collaborative exploration.

Our Council moves beyond traditional trend-watching to actively shape cultural currents. Members don’t just observe change—they help create it through:

  • Collaborative research initiatives
  • Cross-industry insight sharing
  • Future scenario development
  • Community-led innovation projects
  • Systemic change advocacy

INTENSIVES & CONSULTING

What are CxC Intensives?

Intensives are immersive three-day experiences where we help teams navigate uncertainty and shape better futures. Through our proprietary BEACONS methodology, we guide organizations in:

  • Mapping cultural currents
  • Identifying strategic opportunities
  • Developing future scenarios
  • Creating actionable roadmaps
  • Building internal foresight capabilities

To learn more about scheduling an intensive, please visit here.

Every engagement begins with a Discovery Call where we explore your challenges and aspirations. Following this, we create customized short and long-term engagements that might include:

  • Strategic foresight programs
  • Cultural intelligence integration
  • Future scenario development
  • Innovation strategy design
  • Wellbeing economy transition planning

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

How can I book Natalie Black or the Culture x Curate team?

Natalie Black and the CxC team share insights on strategic foresight, cultural intelligence, and building better futures through various speaking formats. To explore possibilities:

  • Submit your event details through our Contact page
  • Schedule an initial discussion about your audience and objectives
  • Work with our team to craft the perfect presentation format
 

Our team offers perspective-shifting talks on:

  • Navigating the Wellbeing Economy
  • Strategic Foresight & Cultural Intelligence
  • Future of Brands & Commerce in the AI Era
  • Building Regenerative Business Models
  • Leading Through Uncertainty
  • Co-creating Better Futures
  • Cultural Innovation & Transformation

THE HIERARCHY NETWORK

What is the Hierarchy Network?

The Hierarchy Network represents a unique collaboration between Culture x Curate and Hierarchy Inc., combining strategic foresight with creative execution. This partnership enables us to help organizations not just envision better futures, but bring them to life through:

  • Creative strategy and development
  • Production excellence
  • Technical innovation
  • End-to-end implementation

Through the network, organizations gain access to:

  • Integrated strategy and execution
  • Seamless creative implementation
  • Technical expertise
  • Production capabilities
  • Cross-disciplinary innovation