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E111 Mike Nellis: Where We Go From Here

E111 Mike Nellis: Where We Go From Here

Mike Nellis is a dynamic force in the realm of political activism and digital marketing, renowned as the Founder of Authentic and Quiller.ai. With a remarkable track record, Mike has raised an astounding $1 billion in grassroots donations for Democratic campaigns and purpose led causes. "White Dudes for Harris" is nominated this week for seven Impact Awards and Authentic has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of digital marketing for political causes and global nonprofits.  Furthermore, Mike led the groundbreaking initiative of Quiller, a cutting-edge product utilizing generative AI to craft, deploy, and assess the efficacy of online fundraising content. His entrepreneurial acumen shone through as he orchestrated a highly successful $1.25 million pre-seed round of funding. His ability to build enduring connections is evident in his relationships with influential Democrats and campaign leaders, including President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Congressman Adam Schiff, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer. His profound insights have garnered recognition in prestigious publications including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Hill, and Politico, underscoring his substantial influence and expertise within the industry.
51:1519/11/2024
E110 Jordan Howlett Shares Even More Secrets

E110 Jordan Howlett Shares Even More Secrets

Jordan Howlett, AKA 'Jordan The Stallion,’ is a globally recognized celebrity content creator with a staggering fan base of over 35 million across various platforms. The Oceanside, California native is our Creator of The Year. Not just because he is the founder of The Fast Food Secrets Club or because he has created hit collaborations with Donald Glover, Kevin Hart, Method Man, Halle Berry (hallelujah) and brought them to his channel. It’s because with Jordan there are no secrets and he inspires other introverts to become creators. His unique perspective and wisdom beyond his years create an engaging experience that consistently strengthens his community. In 2024, Jordan has been featured on the prestigious Forbes Top Creator List, the cover of San Diego Magazine, The Today Show, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Hollywood Reporter, Business Insider, Complex, BET, CNN, and Fox, reflecting not only his creative influence and success but also the impact he’s had on his hometown and beyond.
31:5414/11/2024
E109 Mark Boothe: Don't let perfect get in the way of good

E109 Mark Boothe: Don't let perfect get in the way of good

Mark Boothe, CMO of Domo, is passionate about driving business growth through marketing initiatives. In his previous role as VP of Community, Partner, and Field Marketing, Mark and his teams established new and strengthened existing programs to address customer pain points and create a greater sense of community. They also executed campaigns, programs and events that showcase the value of the Domo platform. Before joining Domo, Mark spent more than 10 years working in customer relations and marketing at Adobe and worked at Instructure as its senior director of customer marketing. He received his MBA from Utah State University and a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. Outside of work, Mark enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.
37:3411/11/2024
E108 Clarissa Unger: Students are voting (way more than you think)

E108 Clarissa Unger: Students are voting (way more than you think)

Clarissa Unger is the co-founder and executive director of the Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV) Coalition, the largest nonpartisan network in the U.S. focused on increasing college student voter participation. With extensive experience in advocacy, communications, fundraising, and political campaigns, she has led strategic efforts both nationally and internationally. Before founding SLSV, she served as the Development Coordinator at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, where she promoted civic and democratic engagement on campus. At SLSV, Clarissa works to convene and connect campuses, nonprofit partners, students, and philanthropic leaders with resources and programs to ensure every student has easy and equal access to participate in elections.
33:2404/11/2024
E107 Lauren Kunis: Every Vote Will Count

E107 Lauren Kunis: Every Vote Will Count

Lauren Kunis is the CEO and executive director of VoteRiders, a nonpartisan nonprofit focused on ensuring that all citizens can exercise their right to vote. VoteRiders provides voter ID information, helps citizens secure IDs, and supports organizations, volunteers, and communities in sustaining voter ID education and assistance efforts. With a career dedicated to strengthening democracy, Lauren has designed and managed impactful voter education, civic engagement, and government accountability programs globally. Lauren was the National Voter Registration Day Program Director at Nonprofit VOTE, leading the holiday to a record number of voter registrations in 2020. This year Time and The Democracy Heroes have given her their top honors for her incredible work.
39:3330/10/2024
E106: Stephanie Roberts: The CCO is just as important as the CFO

E106: Stephanie Roberts: The CCO is just as important as the CFO

Stephanie Roberts is Head of Global Communications for Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. As an American woman on assignment in Japan — and her company’s first expat to be sent to Japan — Stephanie brings a rare perspective to her role, leading global communications from Tokyo. With expertise spanning internal, external, executive, and crisis communications, along with content strategy and social media, she has more than a decade of hands-on experience in the field.  Stephanie frequently shares insights on LinkedIn, reflecting on her unique expat journey and best practices in corporate communications.
29:1828/10/2024
E105 Becca Chambers: Brand, Demand & Why They Can't Be Separated

E105 Becca Chambers: Brand, Demand & Why They Can't Be Separated

Becca Chambers is an award-winning communications and brand leader with nearly two decades of experience in enterprise technology. She has worked with global tech companies, from large public corporations to startups and scale-ups, launching brands and leading campaigns that create meaningful connections between brands and their audiences. A passionate advocate for neurodiversity, Becca draws from her own experiences as an executive with ADHD and as a mother to a neurodivergent child to shine a light on the importance of neurodiversity in the workplace and beyond. Her thought leadership on neurodiversity and communications has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Post, Fortune, Fast Company, Forbes, and more. Becca holds a Master of Science from the London School of Economics and a Master of Arts from the University of Southern California. She regularly shares her insights with over 20,000 LinkedIn followers, garnering 1.5M+ views every month, and has been recognized with SABRE and Shorty Awards for her innovative campaigns.
42:4823/10/2024
E104 Lindsey Gamble: What trends (and updates) really tell us

E104 Lindsey Gamble: What trends (and updates) really tell us

Lindsey Gamble is an influencer marketing and creator economy consultant/advisor.  With over seven years of experience helping enterprise consumer brands develop their influencer marketing programs and a deep understanding of the creator economy, he specializes in guiding brands and agencies through new and emerging trends within the creator economy.  Previously, Lindsey was the Associate Director of Influencer Innovation at Later (formerly Mavrck), where he led influencer marketing innovation. His client roster included Tyson Foods, SharkNinja, HotelTonight, GoPro, Chobani, Weber Grills, Fanatics, Samsung, The Scott’s Company, Burt’s Bees, and more. Lindsey also writes a weekly newsletter that explores key social media, creator economy, and influencer marketing news and trends, offering actionable insights for creators and marketers. Buffer named it one of the best marketing newsletters to subscribe to in 2024.
39:1116/10/2024
E103 Ziad Ahmed: Gen Z's Seat at the Table

E103 Ziad Ahmed: Gen Z's Seat at the Table

Ziad Ahmed is a 25-year-old social entrepreneur, speaker, and strategist – who is the Head of Next Gen @ UTA Marketing. As a teenager, in 2016, Ziad founded JUV Consulting, a Gen Z company connecting clients with the zeitgeist. JUV then worked with over 30 Fortune 500 and launched the first-ever major industry conference with only Gen Z speakers: ZCON. Because of JUV, Ziad was named to Forbes’ #30Under30 list when he was 19 years old. In 2024, United Talent Agency acquired JUV Consulting, forming the Next Gen practice of UTA Marketing, where Ziad is continuing to lead his team’s award-winning work at the intersection of content, community, and culture. He speaks often on the power of his generation, and he seeks to use his voice to push the envelope forward wherever/however possible. He has spoken everywhere from Cannes Lions to the White House to VidCon to Advertising Week – and has been featured everywhere from CNN to Vice to the Guardian.
38:0110/10/2024
E102 Kevin Blazaitis: What we unlock by listening to creators

E102 Kevin Blazaitis: What we unlock by listening to creators

Kevin Blazaitis is the President of Creo at Omnicom Media Group and an executive client development leader with 15+ years of experience across emerging media, digital advertising, promotions and technology-centric organizations. He's a big fan of finding and building solutions that haven't been done before and an even bigger fan of Detroit Sports and Everton.
40:3804/10/2024
E101 Shira Lazar: Breaking through impostor syndrome

E101 Shira Lazar: Breaking through impostor syndrome

Emmy-nominated digital culture trailblazer, Shira Lazar, captivated audiences in 2011 with her innovative web-first news brand, 'What's Trending'.  For over two decades, Shira has been a leading voice in the creator economy and social media trends speaking at prestigious conferences like SXSW, VeeCon, CES and C2. She was named one of Fast Company's Most Influential Women in Technology and honored on Variety's Women of Impact list. In 2020, Shira co-founded Peace Inside Live, a wellness agency and collective, dedicated to crafting bespoke programs for forward-thinking companies and teams. This work also led to to launch Creators 4 Mental Health, an initiative focused on bringing mental health tools to the creator economy through events and community programming. 
43:4001/10/2024
E100 Lia Haberman: YouTube, Netflix & How To Crack The Creator Code

E100 Lia Haberman: YouTube, Netflix & How To Crack The Creator Code

Lia Haberman is one of the most trusted and prominent voices in the creator economy.  Her career spans roles in entertainment, fitness and tech at brands including E!, Yahoo and Livestrong. She was CMO at Fit Body App, has provided social media and creator insights for clients such as Google, AT&T and Robert Half and has led live creator community sessions for Macy’s Style Crew, Riot Games Game Changers and Colin & Samir’s Creator Startup.  She is currently an instructor on influencer marketing and social media at UCLA Extension and writes a weekly marketing newsletter called ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) that goes out to over 30K creators and marketers.
43:5727/09/2024
E99 Jerry Won: The simple reason to never fear public speaking

E99 Jerry Won: The simple reason to never fear public speaking

Jerry Won is a renowned keynote speaker and creative entrepreneur who speaks on Storytelling, Personal Branding, and Asian American Leadership. He is the Founder & CEO of Just Like Media, an innovative storytelling company home to the award winning Dear Asian Americans Podcast, whose guests include Vice President Kamala Harris, and the Asian Creator Awards, celebrating the leading creators and creator economy leaders in the Asian American community. He is also Founder of World Class Speakers, a speaker training and coaching platform to lift up marginalized voices on stages all over the world. His speaking clients include JPMorgan, Harvard Business School, Dartmouth Tuck, Google, Pepsi, Meta, and more.
42:0823/09/2024
E98 Dr. Noelle Seybert: How to prepare for the unexpected

E98 Dr. Noelle Seybert: How to prepare for the unexpected

Dr. Noelle Seybert is a higher education marketing career professional. With a career spanning more than 15 years and including three different institutions ranging from religiously affiliated private to R1 public, she enjoys the rewards and challenges that comes with the ever changing landscape of social media marketing. In her current role at the University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado's flagship institution, she is charged with managing the strategy and engagement on the main @CUBoulder social media channels. She is happiest in a spreadsheet and brainstorming new ways to communicate with various audiences.    Noelle earned her doctorate in business with an emphasis in quantitative marketing from George Fox University.
44:1217/09/2024
E97 Jamie Gutfreund: What creators are really telling brands

E97 Jamie Gutfreund: What creators are really telling brands

Jamie Gutfreund is a globally recognized leader and marketing professional with a proven track record of helping brands anticipate cultural and technological shifts and act on them—not just talk about them. Jamie has held CMO and senior roles at Hasbro, Creative Artists Agency, Microsoft, Expedia, and WPP.  Today, Jamie is the founder of ⁠Creator Vision⁠, a consultancy that helps brands maximize their investments in the creator economy. As Chief Growth Officer at Whalar, Jamie played a pivotal role in elevating the agency to industry prominence, earning recognition as AdWeek’s Creator Agency of the Year, one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and a leading creator agency on AdAge’s A-List. Jamie has been named one of Forbes’ Most Entrepreneurial CMOs, Campaign’s 40 over 40, and one of Elle Magazine’s “Women to Watch.”  Jamie is a dynamic public speaker, appearing at events ranging from Cannes Lions, Google’s Think Retail, and CES . She is also a frequent contributor to Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Fast Company. 
41:4511/09/2024
E96 Super League: The next generation of creators are builders

E96 Super League: The next generation of creators are builders

Matt Edelman is the President and Chief Commercial Officer of Super League, a leader in redefining the gaming industry as a media channel. In his role, Matt has driven 20x revenue growth over four years, spearheaded multiple M&A transactions, overseen international expansion, and supported the company’s IPO while building an dedicated team of high-performing, talented individuals.  Prior to Super League Matt formed and led Endeavor’s digital and social media operation and helped establish Marvel Comics' entertainment studio and launch Marvel.com.
39:4406/09/2024
E95 Jasmine Enberg: The biggest trends impacting the creator economy

E95 Jasmine Enberg: The biggest trends impacting the creator economy

Jasmine Enberg is a VP and Principal Analyst at EMARKETER. She leads coverage of social media and the creator economy, focusing on the intersection of consumers, creators, advertising and commerce. She is a sought-after voice on topics from TikTok to X, and is frequently cited in major media publications from The Wall Street Journal to The New York Times. Jasmine is a regular guest on Bloomberg TV, and an on-air expert on the BBC, CBS, NBC, and more.
49:0104/09/2024
E94 Reza Izad: How creators can make better brand deals

E94 Reza Izad: How creators can make better brand deals

Reza Izad is the Co-CEO and Co-founder at Underscore Talent, a leading next-generation management firm that is known for its successful and diverse creative talent. The company represents a diverse list of top YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, Snapchat, gaming, culinary and podcast content creators. He was also the co-founder and CEO of Studio71, a multi-platform media company that combines “digital-first” creators and brands. The company is the #1 YouTube partner in minutes watched. Prior, Izad led the music department at The Collective Management Group and United Talent Agency working with artists such as Linkin Park, Kanye West, Eminem, Justin Timberlake and Prince.
42:5228/08/2024
E93 Bobbie: the secret weapon behind the 2024 Small Brand of The Year

E93 Bobbie: the secret weapon behind the 2024 Small Brand of The Year

Kim Chappell is the Chief Brand Officer of Bobbie and a mom of three kids under seven– she likes to say her fourth baby is Bobbie! She joined the company in the CEO's San Francisco basement in 2020 and launched and built the brand into the fastest growing infant formula company in the US since the 1980’s. Bobbie serves hundreds of thousands of parents across the US with an organic, FDA-regulated infant formula and a stigma-shaking, culture changing mission to support all feeding journeys. The Bobbie Brand has been recognized with two Webby’s, two Anthem Awards, 2x Fast Company Brands that Matter, Fast Company's World’s Most Innovative Company, and multiple Shorty Awards including Small Brand of the Year. She’s a proud UGA alum and lives in Austin, Texas.
37:3022/08/2024
E92: Gaz Alushi: What we get right (and wrong) about measuring the creator economy

E92: Gaz Alushi: What we get right (and wrong) about measuring the creator economy

Gaz Alushi is the first President of Measurement and Analytics at Whalar, a global creator agency, part of Whalar Group.  He is responsible for building the measurement and analytics practice, designing solutions to help the company’s partners understand the impact of their marketing initiatives. Before joining Whalar, Gaz led the Global Measurement Product Research and Development team at Snap, Inc. Prior to this, Gaz worked to help build out new measurement solutions at Meta in partnership with Datalogix (Oracle) and Nielsen to help advertisers accurately measure the ROI of their campaigns. 
42:3215/08/2024
E91 Andy Pearson: Liquid Death's evil mission to make the world healthier and more sustainable

E91 Andy Pearson: Liquid Death's evil mission to make the world healthier and more sustainable

Andy Pearson is the VP of Creative at Liquid Death, one of the fastest growing non-alc beverage brands. As part of Liquid Death's evil mission, Andy helps oversee all creative output from the brand, from its viral video content to social content to merch to experiential events to CRM and more. Prior to his current attempt at global domination, Andy spent 12+ years as an award-winning creative at agencies like CP+B, Deutsch LA, and Humanaut.
40:2813/08/2024
E90 Abbie Mitchell: Finding Your Brand Voice

E90 Abbie Mitchell: Finding Your Brand Voice

Abbie Mitchell is Digital Marketing Specialist for Texas Roadhouse, contributing to the growth of Bubba's 33 and Jaggers by managing all national social media content creation for these dynamic brands. She has worked previously with Papa John’s, Churchill Downs, Louisville City FC, is a brand ambassador for Buff City Soap and is an active board member of The Bird's Nest, a student-run PR/Marketing agency at her alma mater, the University of Louisville – allowing her to mentor and support the next generation of marketing professionals.
38:1709/08/2024
E89 Allison Yazdian: The (still) nearly limitless potential of the creator economy

E89 Allison Yazdian: The (still) nearly limitless potential of the creator economy

Allison Yazdian is the Senior Vice President of Creator Growth & Success at LTK. In her role, she oversees the go-to-market strategy for a community of hundreds of thousands of creators, with a focus on developing strategies and programs designed to empower creators to grow their businesses on the LTK platform. She is responsible for managing several critical functions, including creator growth, expansion and partnerships, support, success, product and content marketing, lifecycle and CRM strategy, experiential events, and sales operations. Her strategic initiatives continue to drive substantial revenue growth and support the thriving creator ecosystem at LTK.
40:5106/08/2024
E88 Ashley Stahl: How to Deliver a Game-Changing Speech

E88 Ashley Stahl: How to Deliver a Game-Changing Speech

Ashley Stahl is a counterterrorism professional turned career coach, spokesperson, and author of the bestselling book, You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career. Through her two viral TEDx speeches, her online courses, her email list, and her show, the You Turn Podcast, she’s been able to support clients in 31 countries in discovering their best career path, upgrading their confidence, and landing more job offers. She maintains a monthly career column in Forbes, and her work has been also featured in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, CBS, SELF, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, and more.
29:4802/08/2024
E87 Zach Overton: How Google Pixel embraces channels and imperfection to produce creative results

E87 Zach Overton: How Google Pixel embraces channels and imperfection to produce creative results

Zach Overton leads the US consumer, cultural and social marketing strategy and execution for Google’s portfolio of devices and services including Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit.  He works to develop creative marketing campaigns and innovative partnerships that engage the consumer at every stage of the decision journey.  Previously he was Vice President of Brand Experience at Samsung Electronics America & General Manager of Samsung 837 and the Chief Operating Officer of (RED), inspiring collaborations with other dynamic brands to expand awareness and fundraising for HIV/AIDS.  Zach was named a leading voice in the Global Public Relations Industry in the 2017 Holmes Report Innovator 25 List, is a Cannes Lions winner, and was honored with a prestigious Marketers That Matter Award for Consumer Experience.
39:5230/07/2024
E86 Shefik: Why we should be excited for the Olympic Games in Paris

E86 Shefik: Why we should be excited for the Olympic Games in Paris

Shefik has produced and moderated memorable events for multiple employee resource groups at NBCUniversal. We sit down to talk about the upcoming Olympics in Paris, his 30 year career in entertainment and his voluminous charitable work including as a Grand Ambassador for Anna's House Domestic Violence Shelter He has held senior-level positions at Fortune 500 companies and celebrated brands, including IBM, NBCUniversal, MTV World, Merck, Merriam-Webster, and Wolters Kluwer. A seasoned pro in social media with a career background as a Lead Architect and Senior Web Developer, Shefik is on the cutting edge of new media, as he currently serves as a Technical Lead at NBC Sports.  Shefik is the Executive Producer and Host of the nationally syndicated, terrestrial radio show "Shefik presents Invocation", as well as the internationally distributed video series of the same name. The radio show currently has a total of over 1 million dedicated listeners per month.
36:2125/07/2024
E85: Jason Mitchell: How Movement turns social for The Boys and more into an extension of the show and brand

E85: Jason Mitchell: How Movement turns social for The Boys and more into an extension of the show and brand

Jason Mitchell is the co-founder and CEO of Movement Strategy and one of the most forward thinking experts in social-powered thinking – how social media technologies, platforms and communities have real world impact, reshaping everything from marketing to the larger culture. He is also an avid proponent of new tech and platforms, earning Movement acclaim from Business Insider for their innovative use of AI. Movement's clients include Netflix, Amazon, WarnerMedia, Klarna, and more. They are known for their influencer-focused work with Intuit and Amazon Home as well as breakout executions for “Yellowjackets”, “The Boys”, “Rick and Morty”, Adult Swim, and Looney Tunes, whose debut on TikTok which was lauded by Adweek and Ad Age. Among many awards – Webbys, Clios, Digiday and more – they are a Shorty Awards Small Agency of the Year winner.  Jason regularly writes about technology’s impact on brands and marketing at Ad Age, Inc and Adweek.
45:0223/07/2024
E84 Dr. Raquel Martin: Don't use a $20 word when the $1 word will do

E84 Dr. Raquel Martin: Don't use a $20 word when the $1 word will do

Dr. Raquel Martin is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Professor, Scientist, and Podcast Host at the intersection of mental health and social justice.  Her clinical practice focuses on Black mental health, racism related stress, burnout, and Black identity development.  As a professor at Tennessee State University she teaches courses such as Psychology of the Black Experience and Mental Health, Activism, & Hip Hop Music.  Her research focuses on anti racist and anti oppressive frameworks, health disparities, and Black identity development.  She also hosts a weekly podcast, Mind ya mental, which seeks to educate, empower, and uplift those seeking guidance through the monumental world of mental health.
01:17:5416/07/2024
E83 Jake Hay: Never stop being curious

E83 Jake Hay: Never stop being curious

Jake Hay is a Partner and the Head of Business Development at PopShorts, a leading influencer marketing agency. He also holds the role of Co-President at the American Advertising Federation Austin chapter where he actively fosters industry growth and innovation within the community. Recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Austin, Jake and his team have propelled PopShorts to receive more than 50+ industry awards and deliver billions of views on social media.
35:2412/07/2024
E82 Marissa Kraines & Ashlyn Remillard: How Salesforce builds global social for B2B

E82 Marissa Kraines & Ashlyn Remillard: How Salesforce builds global social for B2B

Marissa Kraines is the Vice President and Head of Global Social Media at Salesforce. With over a decade of experience at the company, she has led innovation across the content and platform portfolio, crafting captivating narratives that resonate with the Salesforce audience and beyond. Marissa has established and empowered a team of 30 social media marketers, overseeing brand social, influencers, employee advocacy, operations, analytics, and the core center of excellence for all of Salesforce. Under her leadership, her team's efforts have been recognized with prestigious honors such as The Webby’s and The Content Marketing Awards. We are also joined by Ashlyn Remillard, Director of Global Social, Influencer & Content Strategy at Salesforce. With a deep agency background she was previously VP of Social Strategy for Moxie.
40:3709/07/2024
E81 Poppy Delbridge: Tapping Into Our Best Self

E81 Poppy Delbridge: Tapping Into Our Best Self

Poppy Delbridge is a mind coach and tapping expert. She has worked with major networks, including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Netflix, and was named 'one of the most powerful women in TV' by Glamour. By sharing her unique Rapid Tapping® methodology, Poppy has helped chief executives of Fortune 100 companies, CBEs and CEOs upgrade their ordinary to move effortlessly into extraordinary success. The writer of Tapping In, Poppy is redefining success and happiness as the “the go-to for public figures” (VOGUE) and “The Tapping Queen“ (ELLE). She splits her time between London and the Cotswolds.
56:3202/07/2024
E80 Jeffrey Wisenbaugh: Making something people want to share

E80 Jeffrey Wisenbaugh: Making something people want to share

Jeffrey Wisenbaugh is the Director, Social & Content at Meta where he oversees the social and content channels for Facebook, Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, Messenger, Creators, MR (Meta Quest), AR (Ray-Ban Meta), and Metaverse (Meta Horizon). Prior to joining Meta in 2019, he was Sr. Director, Development & Social Studios at Group Nine Media (NowThis, The Dodo, Thrillist, Seeker), led the Originals & Live Programming team for E! News, was a writer & reporter for Ryan Seacrest Productions, and got his digital video start on YouTube under the username "KoolJeffrey" (Yes, he knows it's lame.). Jeffrey graduated with a BS in Psychology from Michigan State University and currently lives in San Francisco with his wife, two kids, and their pup, Bane.
41:2627/06/2024
E79 Tania Rahman: Building a brand voice

E79 Tania Rahman: Building a brand voice

Tania Rahman is the Social Media Director at Fast Company, where she oversees the intersection of social strategy and business. She has worked across B2B, advertising, and editorial industries, and previously led social at Yext and IBM Watson. She is also the Director of Communications and a board member at the South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA). Outside of her career, Tania is committed to building community and empowering underprivileged groups. She actively works with nonprofits like iMentor, Bengali Mental Health Movement, and advocates for social justice and mental health. In her free time, she loves to read, run, write, rave, and sleep.
43:5825/06/2024
E78: Oliver Lewis: How to work with creators

E78: Oliver Lewis: How to work with creators

Oliver Lewis is Founder and CEO of THE FIFTH, an award winning social creative agency based in London and LA. Originating in influencer marketing, they leverage this expertise to create 360° influential social thinking. Anyone who participates in society from a fringe or “outsider” position is part of the Fifth Estate. It refers to those who use the power of instant, widespread communication to influence society. Today, that’s bloggers, vloggers, activists, artists and social media content creators and influencers.
38:5420/06/2024
E77 Joanne Tombrakos: Crafting your pitch

E77 Joanne Tombrakos: Crafting your pitch

Joanne Tombrakos has been calling herself a Storyteller before it was the trendy thing to do. A Digital-First Marketing and Business Strategist, Assistant Professor of Marketing at NYU and above all a writer she is considered a SME in personal branding, pitch-perfecting, content marketing and social media . She is the author of four books, including the newly released Crafting Your Pitch, A Storytelling Framework and the host of the podcast - Marketing, Mindfulness and Martinis. In a previous life Joanne held senior management positions in media advertising and marketing at CBS Radio, Time Warner Cable and NY1 News. While she currently resides on the other side of the Hudson she is and always will consider herself a New Yorker.
50:2818/06/2024
E76 Amber Coleman-Mortley: Never stop being curious

E76 Amber Coleman-Mortley: Never stop being curious

Amber Coleman-Mortley is the Senior Director of Community and Culture for The Female Quotient, an accomplished podcaster, champion for diversity in the workplace and an intersectional approach to gender issues. It’s true and not a flex she can figure out anything. The Female Quotient is the largest community of women in business focused on closing the gender gap, and advancing equality in the workplace through programming, media and in-person Equality Lounge® events at global industry conferences. They will be the talk of Cannes.
57:4013/06/2024
E75 Milana Vayntrub & Sandeep Parikh: Your Mom Is A Podcast

E75 Milana Vayntrub & Sandeep Parikh: Your Mom Is A Podcast

Comedians, former roommates and new parents (not with each other) Milana Vayntrub and Sandeep Parikh have the kind of chemistry that decades of friendship and performing will build. Their new podcast Your Mom Is A Podcast adds a twist. They interview interesting people, but first they interview their Moms to understand more. Part podcast, part game show, 100% hilarious. We talk about being new parents, where to find time for the important things and a long con that ended in used sandals.
44:2311/06/2024
E74 Daniel Mancini: Have the courage to walk in with a pan of meatballs

E74 Daniel Mancini: Have the courage to walk in with a pan of meatballs

Daniel Mancini, co-founder of MamaMancini's, has a fascinating story to tell. He traces his culinary roots back to his grandmother Anna Mancini's kitchen in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, where he learned the art of Italian cooking from a young age. Inspired by his grandmother's timeless recipes, particularly her renowned meatballs, Daniel embarked on a journey to revive the tradition of family dinners. One day he pivoted from a successful career in apparel and showed up to the store with a pan of meatballs and a vision. In 2023 their revenue was $93.2M.
42:1110/06/2024
E73 Operation Smile + Beast Philanthropy: Creating winning partnerships

E73 Operation Smile + Beast Philanthropy: Creating winning partnerships

Susan Can is the Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for Operation Smile leading the organization’s commitment to increasing high-quality health care access for 1 million patients by 2032. With a proven track record of delivering results through strategic multi-million-dollar marketing and alliance programs as the Senior Director of Marketing for Johnson & Johnson, they have already created a massively successful and visible partnership with Beast Philanthropy with one video at 28M views and counting.
41:1006/06/2024
E72 Joel Madden: Start with someone interesting and end with something honest

E72 Joel Madden: Start with someone interesting and end with something honest

Joel Madden needs very little introduction. The lead singer of Good Charlotte has spent 25+ years in the music industry selling 11 million albums worldwide. But it’s his podcast, Artist Friendly that made us want to chat. It’s a relaxed, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives and thoughts of musicians. The kind of podcast that draws you in without trying. Full episodes are also on the Veeps YouTube.
30:4604/06/2024
E71 Suveer Bajaj: Why to send the cricket world cup trophy in space

E71 Suveer Bajaj: Why to send the cricket world cup trophy in space

Suveer Bajaj is the co-founder of Zoo Media and FoxyMoron and the creator of a media network that houses 11 homegrown agency brands. We talk about growing global digital brands, how they became the agency for the Cricket World Cup and how to deliver for one of the biggest events in the world.
01:05:0831/05/2024
E70 Emma Eriksson: Where to find inspiration

E70 Emma Eriksson: Where to find inspiration

As Head of Creative at Forsman & Bodenfors in New York, Emma Eriksson naturally brings a little Swedish ethos through her approach and style of leadership: unafraid to foster provocative ideas connected to culture in a collaborative egoless way.
38:2728/05/2024
E69 Yiying Lu: How The Shorty Award Itself Was Inspired

E69 Yiying Lu: How The Shorty Award Itself Was Inspired

Yiying Lu is a creative force. She is one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, an Adobe Global Creative Ambassador and the artist behind Twitter’s fail whale, some of your favorite emojis and the Shorty Award itself. Her work is seen at Disney, SXSW and more. She also serves as a commissioner for the San Francisco Arts Commission.  How this all happened is a wild story that all started with a hopeful message from a continent away about not being able to attend a party and ended with defining an entire era of Internet culture.
01:00:1721/05/2024
E68: White Rivers Media: How to Reach Gen Z on a Global Scale

E68: White Rivers Media: How to Reach Gen Z on a Global Scale

Shrenik Gandhi, Co-Founder and CEO of White Rivers Media, has architected the company's remarkable transformation into a thriving independent digital marketing agency with 16 top-agency recognitions in 2023 alone. Mitesh Kothari, Co-Founder and CCO of White Rivers Media, brings 11 years of entrepreneurial expertise to the forefront. Leading a creative force of 500+, securing 250+ campaign awards in 2023.
57:4719/05/2024
It's Been A Week: Endless shrimp, an Apple ad that crushed and the WNBA soars

It's Been A Week: Endless shrimp, an Apple ad that crushed and the WNBA soars

This week national radio personality Big Joe Pesh joins to discuss what happened this week and what we might have missed. The Perils of Endless Shrimp Apple Crushed its Competition Why Indianapolis is excited for Caitlin Clark Living in a Grocery Store Sign for a Whole Year We Are Officially Old for Wearing Ankle Socks Ozempic Speculation Needs To Stop
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E67 Bob Sutton & Huggy Rao: Where good leaders and good ideas get stuck

E67 Bob Sutton & Huggy Rao: Where good leaders and good ideas get stuck

This week we're joined by both authors of ⁠The Friction Project⁠. Bob Sutton is a Stanford Professor, organizational researcher, and best-selling author. His seven management books include bestsellers The No A**hole Rule, Good Boss, Bad Boss, and (with Huggy Rao) Scaling Up Excellence.  Huggy Rao is also a Stanford Professor of organizational behavior, a best-selling author and a highly accomplished researcher with more accolades than will tightly fit in this intro.  Together they consult with some of the biggest brands and leaders in the world to eliminate friction, the mundane, the unnecessary and above all the meeting that could have been a Slack message. 
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E66 Victor Potrel: BTS of 5 minute crafts and TheSoul Publishing

E66 Victor Potrel: BTS of 5 minute crafts and TheSoul Publishing

Victor Potrel is the Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Creator Services for TheSoul – an award-winning digital studio that produces entertaining, positive and original content for a global audience including the popular 5-Minute Crafts and Bright Side series. Amassing one of the largest total followings in the world we discuss the future of the creator economy and what may be the secret to making content that sticks.
49:3912/05/2024
It's Been A Week: Netflix scores with Tom Brady, The Met Gala and Whatnot

It's Been A Week: Netflix scores with Tom Brady, The Met Gala and Whatnot

This week Vanshika Chaturvedi and I discuss... The Roast of Tom Brady Disney+ turns a profit, cuts back on MCU Who slayed at the Met Gala The Office is coming back (sort of) Livestream shopping is about to grow
41:5610/05/2024
E65 Bing Chen: How to build the Gold Bridge

E65 Bing Chen: How to build the Gold Bridge

Bing Chen is an impact founder, investor, and new world builder. He is Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Co-founder of Gold House, the leading cultural ecosystem that unites, invests in, and champions Asia Pacific creators and communities to power tomorrow for all. He is also Executive Chairman of AU Holdings which incubates and invests in multicultural creators and communities; General Partner and Co-founder of Aum Group, a premier multicultural film fund; and serves as a Board Director and Advisor to several leading digital media companies.  Previously, he was YouTube's Global Head of Creator Development and Management, where he was one of the original and principal architects of the multi-billion dollar creator and influencer ecosystem that supports 300 million creators worldwide. He is a Google Multicultural Champion; Young Presidents’ Organization Member; a Hollywood Reporter Next Gen Leader and Most Influential Agent of Change; Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and 15 others amazing achievements that are too long to list.
49:5207/05/2024
It's Been a Week w/ Eric Hultgren

It's Been a Week w/ Eric Hultgren

We recap the entire week in 30 minutes, trading topics back and forth until we’re exhausted because It’s Been A Week.  Cheeseball Man The cable bundle is making a comeback like Josh Hartnett Google below 80% market share, Bing rises from the dead Reid Hoffman talks to Reid Hoffman about Reid Hoffman AI plays spoiler in a rap beef
36:0303/05/2024