25 APR 2023 · Alycia Mason is a long-time media exec that has experienced marketing and media management from agency and client perspectives. Her performance in management and customer experience landed her an exciting new role in 2022. In this episode, hear about how Alycia manages a territory encompassing more than one thousand McDonald’s restaurants and how her “three Ps” can help you make the most of an opportunity!

18 APR 2023 · Salim Holder is the CEO and Co-Founder of 4th Avenue – “a social enterprise with a store”, as he labels it. When Salim took over 4th Avenue in 2018 his company became the largest black owned hair and beauty online store. In this episode, Salim describes how 4th Avenue is different to other beauty and haircare companies. The socially conscious firm is addressing an imbalance in minority ownership, providing accessibility to products that are key to identity, and creating wealth and opportunity for disadvantaged communities.

14 MAR 2023 · Andrew Glazier is the President and CEO of Defy Ventures. As the name suggests, Andrew’s company fight to change long-standing narratives and perceptions. Defy Ventures help incarcerated men and women learn new skills in prison and provide career mentorship after they leave the judicial system. In this episode, Andrew explains how education and nurture gives people a second chance at life, at work, and as a participating citizen.

7 MAR 2023 · Christy Hiler occupies a rare position as a female owner of an advertising agency in the United States. According to statistics, the odds of her achieving this feat were about 100/1. However, she does not sit comfortably in this exclusive club.In addition to leading Cornett agency, Christy is trying to guide more women into agency ownership. In this episode, she describes some of the barriers to entry for women and explains how her OWNIT initiative helps shed light on a remarkable lack of ownership representation in the industry.

21 FEB 2023 · Katie Moran’s marketing career was on a continuous upward trajectory until life delivered a natural curveball. The dynamic integrated marketer made a successful transition into a senior client role. However, the journey into motherhood proved more challenging for Katy. In this episode, the Kimberly-Clark veteran tells listeners about her difficulties and explains how she’s finally found a wholesome formula for combining parenting and profession!

14 FEB 2023 · Natalie Shmulik is a culinary expert that is helping food entrepreneurs get their products on to our plates. Natalie and her team at The Hatchery provide a unit for budding food businesses to cook their creations at scale. In this episode, we hear about the original concept of The Hatchery, how it became a successful business academy, and why it’s an invaluable outlet for the communities of West Chicago.

7 FEB 2023 · Mike Linton is a five-time CMO and widely published author. In a decorated career to date, Mike has led marketing at heavyweight brands such as eBay, Best Buy, and Farmers Insurance. In this episode, Mike explains why companies often have it wrong when they conclude they need ‘better marketing’. He also explains his famous marketing martini analogy – it’s all about feelings and values! Tune in below to hear from an impressive marketing leader that has helped build great brands, businesses, and people.

13 DEC 2022 · Nigel Hughes is committed to finding new ways to look at the food industry. Through his SVP role at the Kellogg Co, Nigel is operating in the ‘sweet spot between R&D and innovation’. As a business leader he’s also acutely aware of the need to connect innovation with commercial outcomes. In this episode, Nigel explains how the Kellogg Co are contributing towards paradigm shifts in the industry, how paradigm shifts differ from trends, and what the food industry of the future may look like. Nigel also illustrates why great innovators find angles, not answers!

6 DEC 2022 · Mawi Asgedom is a champion of the Unstuck philosophy. He was born into destitution and war in Ethiopia. His first major triumph was successfully fleeing the conflict and making it to a refugee camp. He didn’t know it then, but the camp was Mawi’s first level of education. It would conclude with a graduation and renowned commencement speech at Harvard. In this episode, Mawi recalls his remarkable life story. He shares the principles and habits that helped him overcome adversity and become a successful business leader. Mawi also introduces social and emotional learning and explains how the greatest knowledge is not found within, but through others.

22 NOV 2022 · Samantha Kolkey is a leader that doesn’t fit your typical manager profile. Her path in life was a challenging one until she received a diagnosis for ADHD while in grad school. This liberated Samantha and put her on a path of understanding and fulfilment. As a neurodivergent leader she’s now removing the stigma around ADHD, autism, and other cognitive idiosyncrasies. Samantha has created a safe space at work for her colleagues, of whom all have neurodivergent characteristics. The licensed clinical social worker wants the corporate world to become more aware of neurodivergence and ensure that we all can see ‘the fantastic nature of the world’.