The Unschool by Andi Alleman

Author: Andi Alleman

The Unschool is the go-to podcast for Out-of-Office entrepreneurs ready to deprogram outdated business rules and build obsession-worthy brands with intuitive strategy and zero gatekeeping. Hosted by Andi Alleman founder of Oui, We Studio and Casa Noon Beauty this show blends Human Design, content creation, AI, and mindset work to help you grow a business that actually supports your life (not the other way around). Most episodes are solo part masterclass, part pep talk with occasional Smart Girl guests from Andi's Obsession Worthy program sharing what it really looks like to scale a soulful, successful brand on your own terms. If you're building a brand, scaling your company, or simply rethinking the way you do business you're in the right place. New episodes every week. Learn more on IG: @ouiwegirl & @ouiwestudio
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Is 2026 the new 2016? Can sincerity make a come back? And what this means for cult brands.
Episode 214
Friday, 16 January, 2026

Everyone keeps saying "2026 is the new 2016" like it's just another aesthetic cycle. Hand-drawn typography, messy collages, analog hobbies making a comeback. But this isn't nostalgia for nostalgia's sake. In this solo episode, Andi unpacks why the return to analog is really about resistance—to AI sameness, algorithmic exhaustion, and a culture that's been stuck in constant performance mode. 2016 was the last moment before being "tapped in" became mandatory. Before every brand had to have a stance. Before sincerity started feeling risky. What we're seeing now isn't a desire to go backward—it's a search for something real again. This episode explores what that shift means for cult brands in 2026, including: Why imperfect, hand-crafted aesthetics are becoming proof of humanity The rise of analog behaviors as a response to digital fatigue How cringe culture and constant optimization have exhausted audiences Why "real" is now the scarcest resource in branding What cult brands must build beyond the feed in a post-social era This is the conversation cult brands need to be having—not about trends, but about how to build meaning in an increasingly artificial world. 🔗 Links & Mentions Free Workshop → Cult Brand Blueprint Join the Accelerator → Cult Brand Blueprint Accelerator Cohort Community → Out of Office Club Newsletter → The Unschool News