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Episode 82: How to Pitch Like a Pro: The Science of Persuasion
Episode 82

How to Pitch Like a Pro: The Science of Persuasion

Learn the science of persuasion and master the art of pitching with Tom Martin.

Jan 6, 2026 Listen Now →
Episode 81: Trust on Life Support: How to Lead in the Misinformation Age
Episode 81

Trust on Life Support: How to Lead in the Misinformation Age

Discover how to lead in the misinformation age with Gal Borenstein.

Jan 6, 2026 Listen Now →
Episode 80: Life-Work Balance: Flip the Script!
Episode 80

Life-Work Balance: Flip the Script!

Flip the script on work-life balance with Sophia Mikelionis.

Jan 3, 2026 Listen Now →
Episode 79: Insider Tips to Land Your First Job
Episode 79

Insider Tips to Land Your First Job

Get insider tips on landing your first job with Beth Hendler-Grunt.

Dec 16, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 78: The Career Transition Blueprint for Mid-Career Women
Episode 78

The Career Transition Blueprint for Mid-Career Women

The career transition blueprint designed specifically for mid-career women.

Dec 7, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 77: Fired to Inspired: The Comeback Blueprint
Episode 77

Fired to Inspired: The Comeback Blueprint

Turn a career setback into a comeback with Merry Korn.

Nov 30, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 76: Stop Playing Small: How Great Women Lead
Episode 76

Stop Playing Small: How Great Women Lead

Stop playing small and lead with confidence with Liz Weber.

Nov 25, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 75: How to Build Self-Sufficient Teams
Episode 75

How to Build Self-Sufficient Teams

Learn the secrets to building self-sufficient teams with Daria Rudnik.

Nov 24, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 74: The Movie Trailer Mindset
Episode 74

The Movie Trailer Mindset

Craft compelling narratives that capture attention with Aurora Winter.

Nov 21, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 73: The Allyship Advantage: Creating Equitable Workplaces Together
Episode 73

The Allyship Advantage: Creating Equitable Workplaces Together

Create equitable workplaces through effective allyship with Dr. David G. Smith.

Nov 21, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 72: Energy Over Effort
Episode 72

Energy Over Effort

Discover why energy matters more than effort with Joanna Zhang.

Nov 20, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 71: Own Your Value
Episode 71

Own Your Value

Recognize and communicate your worth in the workplace with Sheila Cosgrove.

Nov 17, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 70: Rewiring Your Nervous System for Business Success
Episode 70

Rewiring Your Nervous System for Business Success

Rewire your nervous system for business success with Genevieve Skory.

Nov 12, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 69: Transitions as Turning Points
Episode 69

Transitions as Turning Points

Embrace change and use life transitions as catalysts for growth with Meggie Rombach.

Nov 10, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 68: Navigating Crisis with Confidence
Episode 68

Navigating Crisis with Confidence

Navigate crisis situations with confidence with Debra A. Woog.

Nov 12, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 67: How to be a Super Connector
Episode 67

How to be a Super Connector

Become a super connector and build meaningful relationships with Lirone Glikman.

Oct 29, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 66: Discover Your Superpower
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Episode 66

Discover Your Superpower

Learn how to identify and leverage your unique strengths with Dr. Christiane Schroeter.

Jan 26, 2026 Listen Now →
Episode 65: Reverse-Engineering Your Career
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Episode 65

Reverse-Engineering Your Career

Start with your dream job and work backwards to create your career roadmap with Rachel Speckman.

Jan 8, 2026 Listen Now →
Episode 64: The Leadership Leap
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Episode 64

The Leadership Leap

Navigate the transition from individual contributor to leader with Rosie Zilinskas.

Dec 23, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 63: Work Smarter with Generative AI
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Episode 63

Work Smarter with Generative AI

Practical ways to leverage AI tools in your marketing career with Marnie Wills.

Dec 9, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 62: How to Strengthen Your Executive Presence
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Episode 62

How to Strengthen Your Executive Presence

Build the gravitas and confidence to lead at the highest levels with Dr. Lizette Warner.

Dec 2, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 61: Stop Taking Orders, Start Calling Shots
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Episode 61

Stop Taking Orders, Start Calling Shots

Transform from order-taker to strategic partner with Sara Nay.

Nov 19, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 60: Grow Your Authority on LinkedIn
Episode 60

Grow Your Authority on LinkedIn

Strengthen your thought leadership platform on LinkedIn with Kelly Schuknecht.

Nov 6, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 59: Hacks for Perfectionism
Episode 59

Hacks for Perfectionism

Spot perfectionism's triggers and build sustainable practices with Dr. Jodi Vandenberg-Daves.

Oct 25, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 58: The Power of Thought Leadership
Episode 58

The Power of Thought Leadership

Build confidence, credibility, and visibility with Aquila Mendez-Valdez.

Oct 17, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 57: Silence Your Inner Critic
Episode 57

Silence Your Inner Critic

Break free from self-limiting patterns and show up with confidence with Tosca DiMatteo.

Oct 7, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 56: Executive Coaching Secrets for Women
Episode 56

Executive Coaching Secrets for Women

Discover coaching secrets that help women advance in their careers with Varuschka Nagesar.

Sep 23, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 55: Resumes for New Grads: What Works
Episode 55

Resumes for New Grads: What Works

Expert advice on crafting a resume that stands out with Amy L. Adler.

Sep 11, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 54: Marketing YOU: Selling Your Internship Story
Episode 54

Marketing YOU: Selling Your Internship Story

Build your personal brand and communicate your experience with Imogen Stephens.

Aug 11, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 53: The ROI of Moms in the Workplace
Episode 53

The ROI of Moms in the Workplace

Why retaining moms is an economic imperative with Heather Lane Powers.

Apr 14, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 52: Professionalism for Interns
Episode 52

Professionalism for Interns

Navigate the workplace with confidence with Amos Gelb.

Jan 12, 2025 Listen Now →
Episode 51: Find Your Funny
Episode 51

Find Your Funny

Find your funny through meaningful connection and humor with Marta Ravin.

Oct 3, 2024 Listen Now →
Episode 50: Writing Your Way Ahead in Advertising
Episode 50

Writing Your Way Ahead in Advertising

Thomas Kemeny shares tips on writing, presenting, and pitching in advertising.

Aug 30, 2024 Listen Now →
Episode 49: Journaling
Episode 49

Journaling

Karen F. Geiger shares how journaling helps you design a life with more stories.

Aug 1, 2024 Listen Now →
Episode 48: Create Your Life Brief
Episode 48

Create Your Life Brief

Bonnie Wan shares her playbook for no-regrets living modeled after the creative brief.

Jul 7, 2024 Listen Now →
Episode 47: Inclusify to Build Innovative Teams
Episode 47

Inclusify to Build Innovative Teams

Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson discusses building innovative teams through inclusivity.

Jun 10, 2024 Listen Now →
Episode 46: Storytelling
Episode 46

Storytelling

Amy Saidman teaches the key elements of good storytelling and tips to improve.

Apr 15, 2024 Listen Now →
Episode 45: Tips for Middle Managers
Episode 45

Tips for Middle Managers

Carli Sidoti shares tips for middle managers to get noticed and advance.

Mar 11, 2024 Listen Now →
Episode 44: How to Get Unstuck in Your Career
Episode 44

How to Get Unstuck in Your Career

Carli Sidoti talks about five ways to get unstuck in your career.

Feb 13, 2024 Listen Now →
Episode 43: How to Have Difficult Conversations
Episode 43

How to Have Difficult Conversations

Colette Fortin provides a framework for having difficult conversations.

Dec 14, 2023 Listen Now →
Episode 42: Surviving & Thriving After a Layoff
Episode 42

Surviving & Thriving After a Layoff

Elizabeth Coluby shares tips on how to survive and thrive after a layoff.

Oct 23, 2023 Listen Now →
Episode 41: 5 Ways to Sell Yourself: Entry-Level Interview Tips
Episode 41

5 Ways to Sell Yourself: Entry-Level Interview Tips

Five entry-level interview tips for marketing and advertising jobs.

Sep 13, 2023 Listen Now →
Episode 40: Motherhood + Ambition
Episode 40

Motherhood + Ambition

Sara Madera discusses motherhood, ambition, and creating success across work and life.

Jul 22, 2023 Listen Now →
Episode 39: The Purpose Pursuit
Episode 39

The Purpose Pursuit

Opeyemi Oluwole discusses mission-driven marketing and being a force for good.

Jun 30, 2023 Listen Now →
Episode 38: Advocating for Advertising
Episode 38

Advocating for Advertising

Cary Hatch talks about her 40-year career advocating for the power of advertising.

Apr 10, 2023 Listen Now →
Episode 37: LGBTQ+ Talent Mentorship & Support
Episode 37

LGBTQ+ Talent Mentorship & Support

Alan Brown highlights the Project 47 Pledge for mentoring LGBTQ+ talent.

Mar 6, 2023 Listen Now →
Episode 36: Workplace Mental Health: Creating a Culture of Support
Episode 36

Workplace Mental Health: Creating a Culture of Support

Taylor Adams & Khendra Lucas share strategies on workplace mental health.

Jan 31, 2023 Listen Now →
Episode 35: Maximize Your Internship
Episode 35

Maximize Your Internship

Imogen Stephens shares skills learned on the job and internship advice.

May 31, 2023 Listen Now →
Episode 34: How to Create a Vision Board and Manifest the Life You Want
Episode 34

How to Create a Vision Board and Manifest the Life You Want

Keri Shull discusses the power of vision boarding and manifesting your goals.

Jul 11, 2021 Listen Now →
Episode 33: The Power of a Blended Marketing and Communications Approach
Episode 33

The Power of a Blended Marketing and Communications Approach

Jason Teitler shares his perspective on alignment in marketing and communications.

May 10, 2022 Listen Now →
Episode 32: Marketing Words: Overused or Still Relevant?
Episode 32

Marketing Words: Overused or Still Relevant?

Kelly and Julia debate the most overused words in marketing.

Mar 14, 2022 Listen Now →
Episode 31: Top 10 Authors for Marketers
Episode 31

Top 10 Authors for Marketers

Kelly shares her favorite business authors, books, and quotes for inspiration.

Mar 27, 2022 Listen Now →
Episode 30: Agency or Client Side
Episode 30

Agency or Client Side

Kelly and Julia tackle the age-old question: agency side or in-house?

Mar 2, 2022 Listen Now →
Episode 29: How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
Episode 29

How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

Andrew Lawless shares LinkedIn profile optimization tips and common mistakes.

Feb 22, 2022 Listen Now →
Episode 28: How to Light Your Creative Spark
Episode 28

How to Light Your Creative Spark

Creative Director Eva Day shares how to light your creative spark.

Feb 2, 2022 Listen Now →
Episode 27: Tools to Avoid Burnout
Episode 27

Tools to Avoid Burnout

Aneta Kuzma guides us through sources of burnout and realistic solutions.

Feb 6, 2022 Listen Now →
Episode 26: Productivity Hacks
Episode 26

Productivity Hacks

Julia & Kelly share productivity hacks for focus, organization, and time management.

Jan 24, 2022 Listen Now →
Episode 25: How to Manage Client & Agency Change
Episode 25

How to Manage Client & Agency Change

The 5 ingredients for success in a client-agency relationship and navigating change.

Oct 28, 2021 Listen Now →
Episode 24: Advice from Previous Generations
Episode 24

Advice from Previous Generations

A special episode dedicated to career advice from our parents.

Nov 11, 2021 Listen Now →
Episode 23: How to Become a Better Writer
Episode 23

How to Become a Better Writer

Allison Philips shares writing hacks, tools, and tips for advertising.

Oct 12, 2021 Listen Now →
Episode 22: How to Prosper in Life, Love & Work
Episode 22

How to Prosper in Life, Love & Work

Kelly Francis shares her Prosperity Effect goal-setting process.

Aug 31, 2021 Listen Now →
Episode 21: How Power Moms Navigate Work & Life
Episode 21

How Power Moms Navigate Work & Life

Joann Lublin compares generations of power mom executives navigating work and life.

Aug 22, 2021 Listen Now →
Episode 20: How to Land a Marketing Job
Episode 20

How to Land a Marketing Job

Heidi Parsont shares advice on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and today’s job market.

Jul 17, 2021 Listen Now →
Episode 19: From Ad Agency to Entrepreneur
Episode 19

From Ad Agency to Entrepreneur…How and When?

Eurah Lee discusses the move from ad agency to entrepreneur.

May 21, 2021 Listen Now →
Episode 18: The Working Wardrobe that Works for You
Episode 18

The Working Wardrobe that Works for You

Tara Luizzi shares tips on building a working wardrobe when starting out.

May 7, 2021 Listen Now →
Episode 17: Developing Your Personal Brand
Episode 17

Developing Your Personal Brand

Learn why and how to develop your personal brand and become the CEO of ME.

Apr 24, 2021 Listen Now →
Episode 16: Understanding the Power of Business Coaching
Episode 16

Understanding the Power of Business Coaching

Jill Rogers pulls back the curtain on leadership coaching and why you need a coach.

Apr 25, 2021 Listen Now →
Episode 15: Feminine Energy & Becoming a Conscious Leader
Episode 15

Feminine Energy & Becoming a Conscious Leader

Kelly Campbell explains conscious leadership and balancing feminine and masculine energy.

Apr 10, 2021 Listen Now →
Episode 14: How to Slay Your Dragon
Episode 14

How to Slay Your Dragon

Katherine Wintsch discusses her book Slay Like A Mother and conquering self-doubt.

Apr 9, 2021 Listen Now →
Episode 13: Managing Up
Episode 13

Managing Up

Tips for managing up, building trust, and making your boss’s job easier.

Apr 9, 2021 Listen Now →
Episode 12: Failure
Episode 12

Failure

We share our biggest failures at work and the lessons that strengthened us.

Apr 11, 2021 Listen Now →
Episode 11: The Worst Business Advice We've Ever Received
Episode 11

The Worst Business Advice We’ve Ever Received

We call out the worst business advice we’ve received and how we grew from it.

Feb 26, 2021 Listen Now →
Episode 10: Futureproofing Your Advertising & Marketing Career
Episode 10

Futureproofing Your Advertising & Marketing Career

How to futureproof your career and become indispensable in marketing.

Feb 27, 2021 Listen Now →
Episode 9: Career Advice for Young Marketing and Advertising Professionals
Episode 9

Career Advice for Young Marketing and Advertising Professionals

Answering career advice questions from young marketing professionals.

Jan 18, 2021 Listen Now →
Episode 8: How Being a Mom Makes You Better in Business
Episode 8

How Being a Mom Makes You Better in Business

How being a mom has made us better in business through perspective and adaptability.

Jan 18, 2021 Listen Now →
Episode 7: How to Stand Out in New Business
Episode 7

How to Stand Out in New Business

Secrets and insights into winning new business pitches in advertising.

Dec 15, 2020 Listen Now →
Episode 6: Mistakes We Made in Advertising and Marketing
Episode 6

Mistakes We Made in Advertising and Marketing and How You Can Learn From Them

Our top 10 mistakes in advertising and how to prevent them.

Nov 8, 2020 Listen Now →
Episode 5: Advancing Your Knowledge in Advertising
Episode 5

Advancing Your Knowledge in Advertising

How to advance your marketing knowledge while juggling kids, family, and work.

Oct 30, 2020 Listen Now →
Episode 4: How to Be a Great Account Manager
Episode 4

How to Be a Great Account Manager

A deep dive into the account executive role and what makes a great account manager.

Oct 30, 2020 Listen Now →
Episode 3: How Women Can Grow Balls in Business
Episode 3

How Women Can Grow “Balls” in Business

Tackling empowerment in business and strategies for women in the creative industry.

Oct 30, 2020 Listen Now →
Episode 2: Navigating Change as a Working Mom in Advertising
Episode 2

Navigating Change as a Working Mom in Advertising

Juggling kids and work as a mom in advertising, finding tribes and support systems.

Oct 30, 2020 Listen Now →
Episode 1: Tips for Starting a Career in Advertising
Episode 1

Tips for Starting a Career in Advertising

Our start in advertising, the importance of mentors, and why careers are a jungle gym.

Oct 30, 2020 Listen Now →

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  • Executive presence
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