Iconic Insights

Heather Chastain sits down with Erin King, Chief Digital Officer of Strikepoint Media, to talk about how AI is affecting creativity and customer engagement, as well as how it is improving personalization and providing companies with a better understanding of their customers.

Heather Chastain sits down with Amy Blankson, CEO and Co-Founder of the Digital Wellness Institute, to talk about the importance of digital wellness in today's world, how leaders can help workers create a tech/life balance and what they can do to foster a culture of digital well-being.

Heather Chastain sits down with serial entrepreneur, speaker and author Ron Sturgeon to talk about the importance of developing a long-term business mindset, the difference between wealth and income, and why it's so important to learn how to talk about your success.

Heather Chastain sits down with Tia Graham, Founder of Arrive At Happy and an expert on workplace well-being. Tia shares four steps to achieving happiness within an organization to help increase sales and employee engagement.

Heather Chastain sits down with Andrea Goeglein, PhD, a Success Catalyst known as Dr. Success and author of the “Don't Die” self-development books series, to talk about the value of knowing yourself as an entrepreneur and using your experiences to drive the success of others.  

Heather Chastain sits down with Cindy Monroe, Founder of Thirty-One Gifts and author of “More Than a Bag: Celebrating the First 20 Years of the Thirty-One Story,” to talk about the value of building a strong community and what she would do differently if she were starting her business today.

Heather Chastain sits down with Michele Gay, a seasoned channel executive, thought leader, and the Co-Founder and Chairwoman of LimeLife by Alcone, to talk about rapid change, and what she believes leaders and entrepreneurs can do to take bold action and make a commitment to innovation. Then stay tuned for After the Episode, as Heather talks to Kat Aragon, an agency-represented makeup artist, hairstylist, licensed esthetician as well as the Co-Chair and Co-Founder of Brighter Together Foundation.

Heather Chastain sits down with transformational speaker and author Jade Simmons to talk about the power of purpose, the difference between purpose and passion and the importance of being bold. Then stay tuned for After the Episode, as Heather talks to Moyra Gorski, a wellness advocate, top leader in the direct selling industry and podcast host.

Heather Chastain sits down with author, strategist and thought leader Tony Jeary to talk about the importance of clarity and focus — and how they lead to better execution. You'll also learn why you should put “thinking” on your calendar and the three things you should be thinking about every day.

Heather Chastain visits with motivational speaker and author Les Brown to talk about how to discover your purpose and creating an emotional connection with customers. Then stay tuned for After the Episode, as Heather talks to Stormy Wellington, an inspirational speaker, author and Elite Ambassador at Total Life Changes.

Heather Chastain sits down with bestselling author, corporate trainer and entrepreneur Rita Davenport to talk about the role of recognition in direct selling. You'll also hear why passion is a key ingredient in success and why it's so important to build personal connections in the increasingly remote world. Then stay tuned for After the Episode, as Heather talks to Micheline Kirsebom, an Executive National Vice President and Independent Consultant for Arbonne International.   

Heather Chastain sits down with bestselling author Jason Dorsey, the most sought-after expert on generations, to talk about Gen Z and where the channel is missing the mark in engaging this critical demographic. Then stay tuned for After the Episode, as Heather talks to Lauren Thomas, a Gen Z influencer who became Plexus Worldwide's youngest six-figure earner before graduating college.   

Heather Chastain sits down with personal finance expert, New York Times best-selling author and podcast host Suze Orman to talk about some of the ways we can prepare for the future, why an abundance mindset is so important right now and how leaders can better support those around them. Then, stay tuned for After the Episode, as Heather talks to Michele Mallardi Gay, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of LimeLife by Alcone, about her mission to help others find the path to financial freedom.  

Heather Chastain sits down with storyteller, speaker and bestselling author Kindra Hall to talk about how the stories we tell ourselves can change our outcomes. They'll talk about the four parts of a story, why viewing adversity as the middle of your story can help create a more positive outcome and how leaders can use storytelling to help others set and achieve goals. Then, stay tuned for After the Episode, as Heather talks to Red Aspen Co-Founders Jesse McKinney, Genie Reese and Amanda Moore to learn more about the story behind the company and how that has shaped their mission.

Heather visits with business leader, speaker and bestselling author Bob Burg for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship and building relationships. They'll talk about his five laws of stratospheric success—what they are, what they mean to you and how to apply them—and you'll also learn about the importance of consistency and why it's important to have small successes to build on. Then, stay tuned for After the Episode, as Heather talks with Haylie Grammer, National Executive Director and Presidential Team member at Color Street, about how the way we can add value to others' lives is changing.

Host Heather Chastain is joined by international speaker, entrepreneur, and now retired, Mary Kay No. 1 top earner Gloria Mayfield Banks. Join them as they talk about Gloria's unusual path to entrepreneurship, the value of recognition, and the new opportunities for growth in the direct selling industry. Then, stay tuned for After the Episode, as Mary Kay's Ebun Osaze talks about her experiences working with Gloria and how she applies what she learned to help celebrate and empower others.

Today's guest is #1 New York Times best-selling author, speaker, coach, and business leader John C. Maxwell talking about his book, The Power of 5 for Network Marketing. Heather and John take a deeper dive into the five essentials every direct seller needs to know. You'll learn how to commit to daily growth, the importance of mindset, and what it means to become a person of significance. Then, stay tuned for After the Episode, as Beachbody's Melanie Mitro shares how The Power of 5 Marketing helped her grow her business.

Coming Soon! A new podcast from Direct Selling News, Iconic Insights, features some of the world's best-known authors, speakers, and innovators, for candid conversations about doing your own thing–what works, what doesn't, and what's next. Hosted by social selling thought leader, Heather Chastain, each episode will give you concrete takeaways and actionable advice to help you improve your entrepreneurial mindset, performance, and leadership.