Episodes

🎙️Episode 131: From Fabric to Family - Kevin Lavelle on Building Brands That Solve Real Problems

Some ideas start with inspiration. Others start with frustration. For Kevin Lavelle, his have shaped a career defined by curiosity, conviction, and…

Nov 20

🎙️Episode 130: From the Boardroom to the Pitch — Michael Smith on Building Teams, Tech, and Community

From the boardroom to the pitch, Michael Smith’s leadership journey spans Fortune 250 boardrooms, global brands, and a football club in Northern…

Nov 13

🎙️Episode 129: The Discipline of Leadership — Ken Hicks on Service, Strategy, and Success

From the military to the marketplace, PetSmart CEO Ken Hicks shares how discipline, empathy, and accountability drive lasting results.

Nov 6

🎙️Episode 128: Designing for Connection — Elisa Servais on the Future of Experiential Retail

What happens when design becomes a language of empathy? For Elisa, retail design is both science and storytelling - translating values into spaces that…

Oct 30

🎙️Episode 127: Data, Decisions & Discovery: Katherine Black on Turning Insight into Impact

What happens when data becomes more than a tool and turns into a way of thinking? For Katherine, the future belongs to those who listen better, ask…

Oct 16

🎙️Episode 126: Discipline, Drive, and Doing Good — Robert Irvine on Building Purpose-Driven Brands

What happens when a chef becomes a changemaker? For Robert Irvine, transformation starts with discipline, purpose, and a mission to serve something…

Oct 9

🎙️Episode 125: From Steakhouses to Smart Cities — Kevin Kelley on Rethinking Space and Human Behavior

How the design of space shapes behavior, builds connection, and creates environments people never forget.

Oct 2

🎙️Episode 124: Where Grit Meets Growth — Jeremy & Lila Stewart on the Hari Mari Journey

What does it take to turn a simple flip flop into a premium lifestyle brand? For Jeremy and Lila Stewart, it’s grit, resilience, and a belief that…

Sep 25

🎙️Episode 123: Influencing Fashion and Culture — Erin Hawker on Building PR Platforms and Engagement

Moving from fax machines to social networking, Erin Hawker’s journey shows how authentic engagement and bold ideas create PR platforms that give…

Sep 18

🎙️Episode 122: Culture, Community, and Creativity — Alan Miller on Building Brands Fans Love

What happens when sports, music, and food collide? For Alan Miller, it’s the spark that turns culture into lasting brand connection.

Sep 11

🎙️Episode 121: Nostalgia, Grit, and the Open Road — Stephanie Stuckey on Reviving an American Iconic Brand

What does it take to revive a beloved roadside brand? For Stephanie Stuckey, it’s about grit, storytelling, and turning nostalgia into momentum.

Sep 4

🎙️Episode 120: From the Marine Corps to the C-Suite - Tony Wells on Leadership, Brand, and Marketing Transformation

What does it take to go from Marine Corps infantry officer to CMO and board leader? For Tony Wells, it’s about balancing resilience, strategy, and the…

Aug 28

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