LEAVE YOUR MARK: Freshly Brewed Career Advice with Aliza Licht
233 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsHow do you build your personal brand and succeed in your career? In her bestselling book, LEAVE YOUR MARK, Aliza Licht, award-winning marketer, and personal branding expert, answers these questions and more. On the podcast, Aliza brews fresh career advice every Wednesday with dynamic friends, delivering essential advice and motivation for succeeding in the working world where the most important thing you can have is a strong sense of self. Her new book, ON BRAND: Shape Your Narrative. Share Your Vision. Shift Their Perception. is a comprehensive roadmap to building your personal brand.
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Elana Fishman on the Secrets of Celebrity News, Life as a Diehard Swiftie, and Why Success Means Bringing Ideas to the Table
December 05, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBElana Fishman is the first-ever New York Post "Page Six" Style Editor. In her role there, she covers everything in the world of celebrity beauty and fashion, from The Bachelorette to the Royal Family. Before joining the New York Post in 2018, she was the entertainment editor at Vox's now-shuttered shopping website, Racked, and worked at Lucky Magazine as deputy digital editor from 2011 to 2015. The New York University graduate also worked at Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, Fashionista.com, and Peo...
Aliza Licht, Author and Host of LEAVE YOUR MARK, Shares Her Career Journey and the Lessons Learned
November 28, 2021 11:00 - 1 hourThis is my episode! My Sister, Ilana Yunis, Interviews me on all the things and we get super personal. This episode was so special. My sister Ilana and I are incredibly close and always have been. She's an attorney and also the founder of her fashion side hustle, @Splatterazzi. We are alike in many ways but also very different. Ilana is a fantastic host who asks all the right questions. I'm not going to lie; it was sort of like an interrogation. You may think you know my professional life, bu...
Lizzy Savetsky on Influencing With Purpose, Owning Your Beliefs No Matter the Backlash, and Taking On Her New Role as Matchmaker
November 21, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutesElizabeth, aka Lizzy, Savetsky lives her life out loud. As a digital fashion influencer, she uses her platform to express her style, share her adorable family, and educate her community on her deep-rooted beliefs. As the hilarious host of her new Instagram show, Bashert, she's setting out to help Jewish singles find love. On a more serious note, Lizzy is also a Jewish Activist, taking on complex and often polarizing issues with a strong emphasis on education and combating antisemitism. As Liz...
Dorie Clark on Why The Biggest Mistake You Can Make is Assuming People Know Your Story and How Looking for the Subtle "Raindrops" of Success Will Help You Play The Long Game
November 14, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutesDorie Clark on Why The Biggest Mistake You Can Make is Assuming People Know Your Story and How Looking for the Subtle "Raindrops" of Success Will Help You Play The Long Game: Dorie Clark wants you to know that everyone is too busy to think about you. Named the #1 Communication Coach in the world at the Marshall Goldsmith Coaching Awards, she preaches that if you don't take control of your narrative, no one will ever know your story. Her new book, The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker...
Kristen Glosserman on Why If It's Not Right, Go Left and How to Begin, Focus and Commit to Build a Track Record of Trust With Yourself
November 07, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutesEveryone gets stuck sometimes. Many people are unsure where to take their next steps, whether it's a personal loss, an aimless career, or a difficult breakup. In her new book, If It's Not Right, Go Left: Practical and Inspirational Lessons to Move You in a Positive Direction, Kristen Glosserman — goal-setting strategist, life coach, and mother of four — offers inspiring and realistic guidance and direction, using examples culled from her own inspiring life. In light of her own family tragedy...
Tina Wells on Becoming Your Own Client, Walking Away to Do What Lights You Up, and Why If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail
October 31, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutesTina Wells created her marketing agency at the age of 16 because, as a young girl, she didn't feel that brands were speaking to her and her friends. For over two decades, she led Buzz Marketing Group, a full-service marketing and research company working to help clients like Dell, The Oprah Winfrey Network, Apple, P+G, Johnson & Johnson, and American Eagle, build lucrative relationships with youth markets. But in 2019, Tina decided to make herself a client and take stock of her own business. ...
Alisa Cohn on the Importance of Having Executive Presence, Building Your Social Capital and Why You Need a Vision Board
October 24, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutesGravitas, communication, and appearance are three areas that Alisa Cohn, the #1 Start-Up coach in the world, focuses on. And before you get up in arms about the idea of judging appearance, think of it from the perspective of "playing the part." Alisa coaches both founders and executives alike on how they show up as leaders. She has worked with C-suite executives at prominent start-ups (such as Venmo, Etsy, Draft Kings, The Wirecutter, Mack Weldon, and Tory Burch) and Fortune 500 companies (in...
Tiffany Dufu on Why You Need to Surround Yourself With People Who Know Your Goals and Will Hold Your Feet to the Fire
October 17, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutesIn her own words, Tiffany Dufu was placed on this earth to advance women and girls. As the CEO and founder of The Cru, Tiffany brings together small groups of women who help each other achieve personal and professional goals. Tiffany's book, Drop the Ball, encourages women to embrace imperfection and cultivate the ability to let go. As a mentee to many, counting even "Auntie" Gloria Steinem (who wrote the foreword to her book) as a mentor, Tiffany believes that the most crucial skill you can ...
Mark Herschberg on Why Hope is Not a Career Plan and the Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You
October 10, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutesMark Herschberg has tracked criminals and terrorists on the dark web and created marketplaces and new authentication systems. With a long career as a CTO, he has launched and developed new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s. But one thing Mark realized along the way is that success doesn't just lie in being to find the right answer; it lies in being able to communicate it to others. His journey to master emotional intelligence in the workplace led him to help start MIT's "career success ac...
Corey duBrowa on Learning From the World's Greatest Founders and Why Your Success Lies in How You Create It for Others
October 03, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutesHow many people do you know who have had the opportunity to work for Phil Knight, Bill Gates, Howard Schultz, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and more? This week I'm proud to share the 100th episode of the LEAVE YOUR MARK podcast. When I thought about who could possibly be my 100th guest, I looked no further than Corey duBrowa, Vice President of Global Communications and Public Affairs at Google. I first learned about Corey when he was SVP Global Communications at Starbucks (a role he held for alm...
Tyler McCall from Intern to Editor-In-Chief of Fashionista, Learning When Not to Speak Up, and Life as Gossip Girl's Resident Expert
September 26, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutesTyler McCall has established herself as an indispensable fashion figure. As a staunch proponent of inclusive sizing years before it was the norm, Tyler's main focus has been on the issues which are changing and shaping the fashion business to be more inclusive. With extensive knowledge of fashion, pop culture, and beauty, Tyler is the Editor-In-Chief of Fashionista.com, a website regarded as one of the most influential voices covering fashion news, criticism, and career advice for the industr...
Amy Errett on Radical Transparency and Intimacy for the Company Win, Recognizing that One Door Closing Opens Another, and Promising Yourself Not to Repeat Bad Patterns
September 19, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutesAmy Errett's multifaceted career has ranged from founding and operating companies to investing in startups to volunteer nonprofit leadership. But then she left it all to create Madison Reed, an omnichannel beauty brand that is challenging industry titans in the hair color space. Noticing that women only had two options when coloring their hair - Purchase a low-quality, cheap box from a drugstore or go to an expensive salon, Amy aimed to create an innovative option. But where Amy is truly inno...
Lisa Maynard-Atem From Harrod's Social Media Maven to Using Her Digital Superpowers to Support Black Representation and the Difference Between Quitting and Knowing When to Walk Away
September 12, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutesWhen Lisa Maynard-Atem started as the first-ever social media strategist at Harrods, she had her work cut out for her. Over 7.5 years, she took their following from 30,000 to over 2.5M, making them one of the most followed luxury department stores in the world - their Instagram channel went from zero to 1.1M under her leadership. As happy and successful as she was, Lisa is generally uncomfortable with being comfortable, and she decided to head out on her starting The Social Word, her consulta...
Steven Kolb on Why Relationships are Your Career Currency, How to Transfer Your Skills to Another Industry and What it Takes to be a Designer Today
September 05, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutesA self-described "accidental fashion drone," the idea of working in fashion never really seemed to be on Steven Kolb's radar. Today, Steven is the Chief Executive Officer of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), the trade association for the American fashion industry. He oversees all operations for the American fashion industry's group of 500 designers. He manages CFDA's membership, activities, and philanthropic efforts such as Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, disaster relief, and...
Tracey Baker-Simmons From Waitress to Hollywood Producer and Why Everything You Need to Know You Can Teach Yourself
August 29, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourTracey Baker-Simmons met L.A. Reid and Babyface while waitressing at Houstons in Atlanta. She had no clue who they were. They handed her their Amex to pay for the bill, and she saw that they had a production company. She asked if they were hiring, and they invited her to come to the studio. That chance encounter landed her an internship where she would begin the process of learning the ropes of production. It was the early 90's in Atlanta, and while she had a degree in marketing and finance, ...
Barbara Barna Abel on How to Nail That Audition (or Interview!), the Character Trait They're Looking For and the Benefit of Being a Little Different
August 22, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutesIf you have a story to tell and want to use your authentic voice to share it, Barbara Barna Abel is the woman for you. Since launching her casting and talent development company, Abel Intermedia, in 2001, Barbara has worked on over 100 unscripted/alternative projects and jump-started the careers of many prominent figures. As a seasoned media & communications coach, talent & executive development expert, and casting director in the entertainment industry, Barbara knows what it takes to make an...
Darcy Miller on Making That "Fork in the Road" Career Decision and Why She Wants You to Celebrate Life's Everyday Moments
August 08, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutesLeading celebrations expert, Darcy Miller, grew up in a house where both of her parents were artistic, and "making things" was a daily occurrence. But their artistic passion was never about being hardcore crafters but more about celebrating life and everyday moments. Their mantra was D.I.T. (Do it together) versus D.I.Y. as creating memories, was always the driver. Darcy's mom worked for Diana Vreeland, and her after-school activities included being dragged to the MET. She would watch them w...
David Yi on Helping Others Realize Their Power, Never Letting Anyone Dim Your Light, and Pushing Past Self-Doubt
August 01, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutesDavid Yi grew up in the only Korean family in his small town of Colorado Springs. From a very young age, he felt othered and knew that one day, he would spend his time celebrating and uplifting others. After working as a fashion editor, reporter, and stylist in New York for ten years, David decided to use his extensive knowledge of beauty and became the Founder & editor-in-chief of Very Good Light and the co-founder of Good Light, a beauty brand that celebrates beauty beyond the binary. It's ...
Kate Doerge on Taking a Chance on Yourself (Even if don't have the experience), Why You Should Say Yes to Every Meeting, and the Reason to Never Burn Bridges
July 18, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutesLife is short. Kate Doerge learned that early on. Now, after more than 25 years of working for other people, she's taking the plunge into entrepreneurship. As Principal of Kate Doerge Consulting (KDC), Kate is betting that her more than two decades of brand-building and communications experience can help prestige consumer brands and investors unlock value at all stages of the investment process. When Kate left her role as partner of Paul Wilmot Communications after 21 years of experience, ...
Ruthie Friedlander on the Benefit of Saying Yes to Everything, The Gift of Magical Mentors and Why You Should Never Have to Face Your Demons Alone
July 11, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourSince she began working in the fashion industry over a decade ago, Ruthie Friedlander has established herself as someone to know. As the CEO/Founder of At Large Agency, she helps brands navigate the convergence of content and growth. Ruthie's prior experience has shifted over the years from iconic fashion brands like Chanel and The Row to major editorial roles at ELLE.com and InStyle.com. She started her career as the assistant to media entrepreneur Dan Abrams. But along her journey, Ruthie...
Jackie Giusti Seaman on What it Takes to Make a Brand Coveted Today, How a Leader Can Inspire Greatness, and Why Her Guiding Principle is Polite Persistence and Persuasion
July 04, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutesWhen Jackie Giusti Seaman was clipping headlines from newspapers during college at Villanova and analyzing what the story could be as a communications major, she knew this would be her career. Fast forward to today, and she is doing exactly what she set out to do—as the Vice President of Global Communications at Stuart Weitzman, overseeing Public Relations, Celebrity and Influencer Integration, Paid Publisher Advertising Partnerships, and Wholesale Marketing. For most of her 15 years at Stuar...
Alyssa Rosenheck on How to Use Visualization to Create the Life You Want and Why You Need to First Say Yes to Yourself Before the World Can Say Yes to You
June 27, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutesAlyssa Rosenheck was working hard, climbing the corporate ladder in a Fortune 100 company, when she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 32. Reevaluating her life, this diagnosis sparked a career change when photography became her healing catharsis. What started as a simple need to photograph her home for sale became a pioneering shift in an antiquated corner of the photography world. Alyssa is now a celebrated stylist, speaker, and architectural and interiors photographer with over 900 f...
Lydia Fenet on Why You're the Most Powerful Person in the Room When You Sell as Yourself
June 20, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutesAs the Lead Benefit Auctioneer at Christie's Auction House and Global Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships, Lydia Fenet knows firsthand that being an effective salesperson is what distinguishes top achievers in all fields from the rest of the pack. She has led auctions for more than 600 organizations and raised over half a billion dollars for over 400 nonprofits worldwide. Lydia's widely acclaimed book, The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You: Command an Audience and Sell Your Way ...
Margi Conklin on the Role of Editor and Why Getting Fired Can Be the Best Thing That Ever Happens to You
June 13, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutesMargi Conklin is the former editor of the New York Post's award-winning Sunday edition. She is a storytelling expert who's previously set the editorial agenda at some of the world's most famous brands in both the US and UK, including ELLE, InStyle, the Daily Mail, and Harper's Bazaar. In this episode, Margi shares her editorial journey, complete with the highs and lows of rising to Editor-in-Chief, being fired, and even dealing with sexual harassment from a former boss. She authentically sha...
Ariel Foxman on Knowing When to Leave the Party, the Value of Your Reputation, and Using Your Voice Responsibly on Social Media
June 06, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutesAriel Foxman is a writer, editor, and content developer with over two decades of experience and a thorough understanding of what makes a story compelling, journalistic, and ultimately memorable. Currently, he consults with luxury retail clients on their content and brand messaging strategy and pens ABBAPAPA, a mission to support fathers and non-traditional families, born of his experience as a new gay Dad. In addition, he is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair, with his words also gracing th...
The Queen of Barre, Elisabeth Halfpapp, on Creating a Movement Not Once, Not Twice, But Three Times
May 30, 2021 13:24 - 37 minutesElisabeth Halfpapp has had an incredible journey in the fitness industry. She is one of the founders of the Barre movement with over 40 years of teaching and teacher training. As a sought-after authority and expert in the field, celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Heidi Klum, and Kate Hudson turn to Elisabeth when it comes to toning their body, especially their legs, bum, and abs. After two decades of growing the Lotte Berk Method, Elisabeth and her husband, Fred DeVito, decided to create their ow...
Madison Utendahl on What Drives Successful Content Today, the Importance of Trusting Your Gut, and Why Asking for Help is a Strength
May 23, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutesMadison Utendahl is the founder and CCO of Utendahl Creative, a Black-owned, female-founded and female-led, storytelling-first, branding, content & social media consultancy. Since its launch, Madison has worked with Refinery29, Milk Bar, Bandier, and has been featured in The New York Times, W Magazine, and Forbes. Prior to launching her company, Madison was a creative on the founding teams of three powerful cultural phenomenons: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, 29Rooms, and Museum of Ice C...
How to Master the Art of Strategic Communication with Media Trainer and Public Speaking Coach, Jillian Straus
May 16, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutesAre you a passionate and persuasive communicator? Whether you're presenting in person or on zoom, connecting with your audience to deliver your message effectively is the key to success. Jillian Straus is a 20-year media veteran and the founder and principal of Straus Strategic Communications. She is a Swiss army knife of media training. With an astute ear for content and presentation, Jillian understands where you need to go and how to get you there. She is a media consultant, presentation...
Visual Artist, Jade Purple Brown, on Trusting the Process and Knowing That Your Season Will Come
May 09, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutesYou may not recognize Jade Purple Brown's name, but chances are you have seen her work, which is featured as Adobe's splash image for Illustrator 2021. Jade is a New York–based visual artist who uses strong figures, vibrant colors, and messages of optimism in her graphic design, illustration & art direction. She has created art for major brands globally, including Apple, Facebook, Sephora, TikTok, and NYC Pride, to name a few. Jade was on track to become a stylist, attending the Illinois In...
Jill Kargman on Being a Working Mom, Crushing Imposter Syndrome, and Why It’s Better to Be Sorry Than Safe
May 02, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutesAs the author of 11 best-selling books, with a wicked sense of humor, Jill Kargman got her first starring role in her 40's as the creator, writer, producer, and star of Bravo's scripted comedy, "Odd Mom Out." As a real-life mom of three, who prioritizes her family, Jill has cracked the code to work/life balance and raising great kids while thriving in her career. Living her life with fearlessness, she shares the secret to tackling imposter syndrome, and why she thinks it's better to be sorry ...
Karla Welch on Styling Hollywood's A-list and the Secrets of the Red Carpet
April 25, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutesKarla Welch was named one of Hollywood Reporter's Top 10 Stylists of the Decade. As the founder and owner of x karla, and the founder of the premium styling app Wishi, Karla is one of the most visionary and loudest voices in Fashion, especially on issues that matter- using her platform to shine a light on social injustice. In this episode, you'll learn the secrets behind the red carpet, how to bring yourself to the next level, why you shouldn't downplay your success, and how to hold onto hope.
Stacie Henderson on Treating Your Company Like Your Name is on the Door, Identifying Voids, and Proactively Taking on Challenges to Claim Your Value
April 18, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutesStacie Henderson has loved marketing and computer programming since her teenage years in Kansas City. The CIA recruited her in college for computer programing, but her love of fashion drew her to pursue an MBA in Fashion Management at Bocconi in Milan. Fast forward, and Stacie's passion for bringing technology to retail and brands has resulted in an extensive resume with 15 years in luxury and retail, developing dynamic growth strategies that blend online and offline tactics. Currently, Staci...
Sasha Charnin Morrison on the Dangers of Entitlement, Giving Up Your Dream Job, and the Legacy of Her Father, Martin Charnin, Creator of Annie
April 11, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutesFluent in Kardashian & Lagerfeld, fashion industry veteran Sasha Charnin Morrison has made her mark in the field as a stylist, style director, and pop culture connoisseur for the last 30 years. She has styled everyone from Jennifer Lopez to the Real Housewives of New Jersey and has been a fashion director everywhere from Harper's Bazaar to Allure to Us Weekly. Currently, she is the style director at CBS WATCH! Magazine. Her book, Secrets of Stylists: An Insider's Guide to Styling the Stars is...
SHO+CO's Sharon Ainsberg on Identifying White Space & Creating Your Future, the Key to Successful Talent Partnerships, and How Her Sleep Obsession Led to Her New Start-Up @Bedfully
March 28, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBSharon Ainsberg's career began in the music industry, working with award-winning composer Philip Glass on recordings with artists ranging from David Bowie to The Rolling Stones. She then managed talent, working with veteran music manager Louis Levin on everyone from AC/DC to Michael Jackson. But during that time, she saw white space in the industry. Why didn't musicians have fashion or beauty deals? Where was that co-branded marketing? This was when Sharon's obvious fashion obsession became ...
Sharon Ainsberg on Identifying White Space & Creating Your Future, the Key to Successful Talent Partnerships, and How Her Sleep Obsession Led to Her New Start-Up @Bedfully
March 28, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutesSharon Ainsberg's career began in the music industry, working with award-winning composer Philip Glass on recordings with artists ranging from David Bowie to The Rolling Stones. She then managed talent, working with veteran music manager Louis Levin on everyone from AC/DC to Michael Jackson. But during that time, she saw white space in the industry. Why didn't musicians have fashion or beauty deals? Where was that co-branded marketing? This was when Sharon's obvious fashion obsession became t...
Susan McPherson on Reigniting the Lost Art of Connecting to Achieve Happiness and Success
March 21, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutesThe most powerful question in the world is, "How can I help you?" These are the words that Susan McPherson is known for. Susan is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies; a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. As a serial connector, Susan's first book, The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships, is the much-needed reminder that sometimes more than skills, success lies in the relationships we b...
Lindsey Pollak on Five Ways to Recalculate Your Career Right Now
March 14, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutesLindsey Pollak was told in her first job interview that her master's degree in women's studies would get her nowhere. She is now considered one of the country's leading experts on careers, the workplace, and the Millennial generation. Lindsey is a New York Times bestselling author of four books and one of the world's leading career and workplace experts. Her new book, Recalculating: Navigate Your Career Through the Changing World of Work, is rich with tactical moves that you can make right no...
The Legendary Simon Doonan on Why Your Work Ethic is the Key to Success
March 07, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutesIf you've ever walked down Madison Avenue and past Barneys New York, you've experienced the magic of Simon Doonan. Considered a fashion industry legend and the world's most famous window dresser, Simon served as the creative head behind Barneys's renowned and unconventional window displays, which won him many awards, including a CFDA Award. He then became the creative director of Barneys New York and then served as their creative ambassador-at-large. Over the past 45 years, Simon has added be...
Professional Troublemaker, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, on How to Do What Scares You Most
February 28, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBAt the intersection of comedy, media, and professional shade-throwing, you'll find Luvvie Ajayi Jones, a New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and sought-after speaker. Luvvie is known for her trademark wit, warmth, and perpetual truth-telling. But even she's been challenged by the enemy of progress known as fear. She was once afraid to call herself a writer and nearly skipped out on doing a TED talk (over 5 million views!) that changed her life because of imposter syndrome. In he...
Professional Troublemaker, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, on How to Do What Scares You Most
February 28, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutesAt the intersection of comedy, media, and professional shade-throwing, you'll find Luvvie Ajayi Jones, a New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and sought-after speaker. Luvvie is known for her trademark wit, warmth, and perpetual truth-telling. But even she's been challenged by the enemy of progress known as fear. She was once afraid to call herself a writer and nearly skipped out on doing a TED talk (over 5 million views!) that changed her life because of imposter syndrome. In her...
Donald Robertson on Why Your Biggest Ideas Aren't Big Enough
February 21, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MBDonald Robertson, better known as @drawbertson, went from Art School failure to Fashion's favorite artist. Known as the Andy Warhol of Instagram, his impressive career spans decades of roles that anyone would dream of having. In his early Canadian days, he worked on a tiny brand that no one had ever heard of called M.A.C. He spent years as a creative director going through Hearst's revolving door and later on lunching with the big wigs in the infamous Conde Nast cafeteria. Throughout it all,...
Donald Robertson AKA @drawbertson on Why Your Biggest Ideas Aren't Big Enough
February 21, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutesDonald Robertson, better known as @drawbertson, went from Art School failure to Fashion's favorite artist. Known as the Andy Warhol of Instagram, his impressive career spans decades of roles that anyone would dream of having. In his early Canadian days, he worked on a tiny brand that no one had ever heard of called M.A.C. He spent years as a creative director going through Hearst's revolving door and later on lunching with the big wigs in the infamous Conde Nast cafeteria. Throughout it all, ...
Ann Shoket on Why the Only Way Out is Through, Leaning on Your Squad to Achieve Goals, and Living Life on Your Own Terms
February 14, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutesNew Power Media's Ann Shoket wears her intentions on her sleeve. Every year she chooses a "word of the year" as a reminder for the goals she wants to achieve and then creates a bracelet with that word on myintent.org. In Ann's world, failure doesn't exist. It's the experience, and the lessons learned that matter. In this episode, you will discover her tactics for goal setting, how to achieve what she has coined a "Big" life, complete with the freedom to live life your way. Ann shares how to g...
The Original Mad Woman, Ginny Bahr, on Retiring After 69 Years at Wunderman Thompson and Witnessing the Ad Industry's Evolution over Seven Decades
February 07, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutesLike most businesses, the advertising industry has changed in many ways over the past seven decades - and Ginny Bahr has seen it all first hand. With 69 years of consecutive service, she is the original Mad Woman and the longest-serving employee at J. Walter Thompson, now known as Wunderman Thompson. Ginny's got spunk, clever wit, and spirit (think Betty White!) and at 93 is retiring not because she has to, but at her family's request that she take the time to slow down, just a little. Unlike...
Raman & Jessica Kia on Building Havly, a New Towel Brand That Supports a Better Future for Special Needs Children
January 31, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MBJessica and Raman Kia are marriage goals. As the co-founders of RJK Project, a new towel brand called Havly, and parents to three children, including two with Autism, they give new meaning to the word hustle. Both digital marketers by trade, Raman, and Jessica have worked with some of the world's best brands. But as successful as their special ops marketing agency is, they always dreamed of creating their own brand, something sustainable that could ensure their boys' stability and security i...
Raman & Jessica Kia on Building Havly, a New Towel Brand That Supports a Better Future for Special Needs Children
January 31, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutesJessica and Raman Kia are marriage goals. As the co-founders of RJK Project, a new towel brand called Havly, and parents to three children, including two with Autism, they give new meaning to the word hustle. Both digital marketers by trade, Raman, and Jessica have worked with some of the world's best brands. But as successful as their special ops marketing agency is, they always dreamed of creating their own brand, something sustainable that could ensure their boys' stability and security in...
Samantha Ettus on Why Nothing Is Sexier Than Being Financially Independent and How to Live Fully in All the Slices of Your Life With Zero Guilt
January 24, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutesSamantha Ettus knows how to win, and she has spent her life showing other women how to achieve success and balance in each facet of their lives. After graduating from Harvard and Harvard Business School, Samantha founded Ettus Media Management, a personal branding firm. She soon realized that many executives she worked with didn't know how to optimize their work-life balance, so she became an expert on the subject. Pivoting away from her company, she became a best-selling author and spoke to ...
Jyothi Rao on Rewriting the Playbook, What Brands Can Learn From a Social Media Backlash, and the Relationship Between Empowerment and Accountability
January 10, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutesJyothi Rao was in her twenties when she realized that her nomadic life was unusual. Having lived on four continents before the age of 20, Jypothi credits her success to being adaptable to change. As the president of INTERMIX since 2014, she is responsible for crafting the brand's vision and developing the overall business strategy. In this episode, Jyothi shares why you learn the most when you go through the worst of times, why you should think of your career as a jungle gym more than a ladde...
Elizabeth Harrison on Why PR is Still a Drug, How to Be an Agent of Change and the Trick to Staying at the Top of Your Game
January 03, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutesOver two decades ago, Elizabeth Harrison found herself as the cover story of the December 1998 issue of New York magazine, titled Power Girls. The issue uncovered a new crop of power publicists. Today, she is listed in The Observer's PR Power 50. As a lifestyle expert and CEO, she leads H&S, a full-service agency known for setting the benchmark for groundbreaking, press-worthy experiences. In this episode, we go on Elizabeth's personal journey through her storied and exciting career. From the...
Fat Mascara's Jennifer Sullivan From Beauty Editor to Full-Time Podcaster, Why She'll Try Anything Once, and the Next Big Trend in Beauty
December 27, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutesStarting her beauty career as a cashier at a perfume store in West Philly, Jennifer Sullivan has made a name for herself in the beauty world as co-host of the award-winning beauty podcast Fat Mascara. But what happens when you have a crossroads career moment? How do you decide between the safe past and a bet on the future? Jennifer Sullivan decided to pass on a significant offer and plunge head-first into podcasting, a full-time role she could never have imagined. In this episode, we dissect ...