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I am so thrilled to share this very special LIVE episode with you. I had the absolute joy of sitting down in London with Marisa Poster, co-founder of PerfectTed and Jake Karls, founder of Mid-Day Squares, for an unforgettable conversation about scaling challenger brands, radical transparency, and building community. And yes, I got to TASTE a Mid-Day Square and it's INCREDIBLE. In fact, I actually ate 3 in a row.If you haven't come across Mid-Day Squares yet, they're the Canadian-born brand redefining healthy afternoon snacking with functional chocolate AND now scaling rapidly across the US. Co-founder Jake Karls last joined me on Brand Growth Heroes in 2023 (scroll back to hear the original episode), and since then, the business has experienced significant growth, expanding from $8M to tens of millions in revenue, with its sights firmly set on reaching $100M.Because it was PerfectTed who first introduced me to Jake, it felt only right to have Marisa Poster join in the conversation as co-host! And thanks to Lucky Saint who SO kindly offering us their fab upstairs event room, we gathered 50 friends, founders, and partners for a night of storytelling, snacking, and straight-talking about what it really takes to scale a challenger brand. In this episode, we dive into:How Mid-Day Squares grew from the kitchen table to producing 150,000 bars a day.Why therapy, radical transparency, and “building a business out loud” became part of their DNA.The importance of building fans not just customers.How PerfectTed is making matcha accessible and creating a whole new category.The realities of expanding into the US market (and what's different from Canada, the UK, and beyond).Why team communication and trust are make-or-break for founders.How Storytelling fuels challenger brands.What happens when new competitors enter a category and how to stay focused.The role of product excellence in sustaining growth.The highs, lows, trolls, and resilience it takes to keep going.This is part one of our Mid-Day Squares live series. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did hosting it!Next week we'll be sharing the Q&A session, which ran for a whole extra hour and was packed with brilliant audience questions. And as you'll hear at the end of this episode, Shani Higgs, Head of Sales at PerfectTed (and their fourth team member after the founders), will be stepping in to co-host with me for part two. You're going to learn A LOT so stay tuned!Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss it. And if you're not already, go check out Midday Squares and PerfectTed on Instagram and LinkedIn; their storytelling is world-class.A tiny favour: If this episode inspires YOU to think about new ways to drive business growth, please could you click FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app and leave a review, and maybe share with someone you know will enjoy it?This small gesture from you means the world to us, and allows us to share these nuggets of insight and value with you more often.Useful linksMidday Squares LinkedInPerfect Ted LinkedInMidday Squares FacebookMidday Squares InstagramPerfect Ted InstagramPerfect Ted TikTokMidday SquaresPerfect TedLucky Saint on LinkedInLucky Saint============================================================Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor - Joelson, the commercial law firm=============================================================If you're a founder, you already know how much of your energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with your consumers.But don't forget that scaling a CPG business also comes with a maze of legal complexities that can make or break your business journey. From contracts, term sheets and regulatory compliance to protecting your brand's intellectual property as you expand, it's essential to get it right.And that starts with the right legal partner.So we're thrilled to introduce Joelson, a leading commercial law firm that specialises in guiding the founders of scaling CPG brands, as Brand Growth Heroes' sponsor.With long-term relationships with clients like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze, and Pulsin, Joelson is also famous for advising the innocent founders in their landmark sale to Coca-Cola! As a female team, we are especially impressed by Joelson's commitment to championing female founders in CPG.Not many law firms are also BCorps, nor do they specialise in helping founders navigate the legal challenges of scaling without stifling the creativity and momentum that got you here in the first place. So thanks, Joelson—we're delighted to have you on board.If you'd like to get in touch to find out more, why don't you drop them a line at hello@joelsonlaw.com!============================================== Join our Brand Growth Heroes community to stay updated with captivating stories and learnings from your beloved brands on their path to success!Follow us on our Brand Growth Heroes socials: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Thanks to our Sound Engineer, Gyp Buggane, Ballagroove.com and podcast producer/content creator, Kathryn Watts, Social KEWS.
“Change only happens when somebody puts a suit on and goes to work every day to solve a problem.” Aron D'Souza has taken that advice from his friend Peter Thiel to heart. As the founder of the Enhanced Games, he is leading a bold, controversial, and thought-provoking movement into what he calls “the enhanced age.” In this conversation, expect your assumptions to be shattered. Is it really more dangerous to enhance the body than to hand a child a smartphone? Why do we trust Coca-Cola and McDonald's as Olympic sponsors but fear scientific advancement in sport? If you could give your son or daughter a pill to make them smarter, would you? Aron doesn't just argue for the Enhanced Games - he argues for the inevitability of an Enhanced Age. Along the way, he calls out safety culture, athlete exploitation, capitalism's addictions, and the poverty of imagination holding society back. This isn't just a debate about sports. It's a funeral for tradition, a rallying cry for bold vision, and perhaps the most unapologetic case for human progress you've ever heard. Learn more about The Enhanced Games SPONSORS: ElevenLabs: Thanks to ElevenLabs for supporting this episode and powering Tim's voice. SOCIAL: Website: nlupod.com Twitter: @nlutimgreen Facebook: facebook.com/NLUpod Instagram: @nlupod AUDIO ONLY: Spotify: Listen on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts PERSONAL: Tackle ALS: tackleals.com Tim Green Books: authortimgreen.com ROCKET ARM: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062796895/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's House of Football is all about the defensive side of the game. Who would you have in your team if you don't want to concede goals? We rank the best defenders and we once again try to 'Beat the Icon'. House of Football is brought to you in association with Coca-Cola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rels B actuará en LOS40 Music Awards Santander 2025. Abraham Mateo anuncia su primer Movistar Arena de Madrid. Aitana coincide por primera vez con el Rey y pasa lo que tenía que pasar. En LOS40 Classic: Jerry Lee Lewis apuntó a una botella de Coca-Cola y las dos balas impactaron en el pecho de su bajista. LOS40 te invitan a la premiere europea del film 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere'.
Layoffs are gut-wrenching and increasingly common, leaving many professionals reeling with grief and uncertainty. But they don't define your future. My guest, Steve Jaffe, has been through multiple layoffs and turned those experiences into The Layoff Journey: From Dismissal to Discovery, a book about reframing job loss as an opportunity for reinvention.Practical tools you can use right away to recover after a layoff.Fresh perspective on turning job loss into discovery and redefining your identity.The real meaning of resilience—why it's less about bouncing back fast and more about moving forward with purpose.Show Guest: Steve Jaffe, author and former advertising executive behind iconic campaigns, blends creativity, empathy, and strategic insight. Based in Altadena, he writes, consults, and inspires resilience and reinvention through authentic storytelling. His first book is The Layoff Journey From Dismissal to Discovery: Navigating the Stages of Grief After Job Loss . To learn more, visit TheSteveJaffe.comSupport the showJill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn
Episode 586 Welcome to Loan Officer Freedom, the #1 podcast in the country for loan officers, hosted by Carl White. In this episode, Carl talks with Kristin Simpson about the Coca-Cola versus Pepsi story, the rise and fall of New Coke, and the surprising truth that culture often beats product when it comes to winning hearts and market share. Listeners will hear why emotional connection, nostalgia, and brand identity can outrun a statistically better offering, how to build a culture that attracts clients and teammates, and simple ways to show you are a real person who cares. Carl and Kristin dig into practical plays for branch leaders and loan officers, including celebrating wins by sharing what works, making leadership accessible when issues escalate, and keeping personal notes so your follow-ups feel natural and human. They also unpack how to avoid competitor bashing, use vulnerability the right way, and design every client interaction so people remember how you made them feel. Schedule a one-on-one free coaching call, click here or visit LoanOfficerStrategyCall.com.
In 2011, Coca-Cola introduced a white version of their Coca-Cola can. The drink inside was identical to original Coca-Cola, but customers drinking from this white can hated the taste. The white can made buyers think the Cola tasted worse. To explain why, I need to delve into the science of sensehacking. With Professor Adrian North, I'll explain why tennis players grunt loudly, why cars smell different when new, how a tablecloth alters our taste, and that music changes what you buy. --- Join the Nudge Vaults waiting list: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/vaults Join the Nudge Unit waiting list: https://maven.com/nudge-unit/course-cohort Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew-22213187/ Watch Nudge on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nudgepodcast/ --- Today's sources Bschaden, A., Dörsam, A., Cvetko, K., & Stroebele-Benschop, N. (2020). The impact of lighting and table linen as ambient factors on meal intake and taste perception. Food Quality and Preference, 79, 103797. Cañal-Bruland, R., Müller, F., Lach, B., & Spence, C. (2018). Auditory contributions to visual anticipation in tennis. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 36, 100–103. Garber, M. (2012, July 26). The future of advertising will be squirted into your nostrils as you sit on a bus. The Atlantic. Golan, M., & Fenko, A. (2015). Toward a sensory congruence model: Matching sounds with material properties. Food Quality and Preference, 46, 33–43. Guéguen, N., Jacob, C., Lourel, M., & Pascual, A. (2012). When drivers see red: Car color and driving behavior. Color Research & Application, 37(5), 452–455. Hanss, D., Steger, D., & Giesel, F. (2012). The influence of car color on driver behavior and perceptions of speed. Color Research & Application, 37(4), 304–309. Hirsch, A. (1991, February 4). Preliminary results of olfaction Nike study. Marketing News, 25, 1–2. Horswill, M. S., & Plooy, A. M. (2008). Auditory feedback influences perceived driving speed. Perception, 37(7), 1037–1043. Leenders, M. A. A. M., Smidts, A., & El Haji, A. (2019). Ambient scent as a mood inducer in supermarkets: The role of scent intensity and time-pressure of shoppers. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 48, 270–280. Milliman, R. E. (1982). Using background music to affect the behavior of supermarket shoppers. Journal of Marketing, 46(3), 86–91. North, A. C., Hargreaves, D. J., & McKendrick, J. (1999). The influence of in-store music on wine selections. Journal of Applied Psychology, 84(2), 271–276. Spence, C. (2021). Sensehacking: How to use the power of your senses for happier, healthier living. Viking. Wall Street Journal. (2012, October 23). Why consumers doubt silent vacuum cleaners. Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970203406404578074671598804116 Zellner, D., Geller, T., Lyons, S., Pyper, A., & Riaz, K. (2017). Ethnic congruence of music and food affects food selection but not liking. Food Quality and Preference, 56, 126-129.
As bebidas energéticas têm grandes doses de cafeína e açúcar na sua composição, diferente de marca para marca, e os riscos para a saúde são evidentes. Na Noruega é proibida a venda a menores de 16 e o Reino Unido vai seguir o mesmo caminho. O debate faz-se um pouco por toda a Europa e, em Portugal, a DGS admite “medidas adicionais para limitar o acesso por parte dos mais jovens”, podendo chegar à “restrição da venda a crianças e adolescentes”. Neste episódio, conversamos com a jornalista Raquel Albuquerque.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics Covered This WeekCostco EarningsBeat on EPS and revenue, U.S. comps strong.Membership fee hike already in effect.New perks: extended hours, early shopping for Executive members. Stock dipped slightly post-earnings despite strong results.Micron EarningsBig beat on both revenue and EPS, guidance raised again.AI/data center demand now ~40% of revenue.Stock strength shows secular tailwind in semiconductors, but memory cycles remain a risk.Trump Tariffs New tariffs hitting furniture, pharma, and consumer goods. Retail and healthcare names sold off. Adds inflation risk and margin pressure across sectors. Market broadly shrugged it off — for now.Stocks to Buy NowSemis / AI: Micron, Nvidia, AMD.Defensives / Membership Models: Costco, Walmart.Quality Growth: Microsoft, Apple, Google.Dividend / Cash Flow: Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola.Market Correction OutlookCorrections are normal (10–20% pullbacks).Keep cash ready, dollar-cost average, and focus on high-conviction names.Watch for tariff escalation, inflation surprises, or weak earnings as possible triggers. Use corrections to add to long-term winners, especially in AI/semis and strong consumer staples.Key TakeawayStay balanced: lean into secular growth (AI, semiconductors) but keep defensives (Costco, consumer staples) for stability. Corrections are opportunities, not reasons to panic.
En del '40 al 1 Coca Cola': Rels B es Nº1 de LOS40 tras 9 semanas en lista. Pablo Alborán, artista confirmado para LOS40 Music Awards Santander 2025. Sebastián Yatra se despide de 'Entre tanta gente Tour' en Madrid. Todo sobre Global Citizen Festival 2025, con Shakira, Cardi B y más. Entrevista a Vera GRV en LOS40 Urban.
Guest: Will Linssen – Triple Win Leadership in Action In this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, we sit down with Will Linssen, a globally recognized leadership coach and the #1 Amazon bestselling author of Triple Win Leadership Coaching. Will's approach has empowered over 100,000 leaders at world-renowned organizations including LinkedIn, Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz, Saudi Aramco, and Samsung. As the creator of the Triple Win Leadership Coaching framework, Will delivers one of the most results-driven methodologies in the industry — boasting a 95% success rate in improving leadership effectiveness, boosting team engagement, and driving measurable business performance. We dig deep into how Will helped a struggling multinational FMCG company increase profit per employee by 80% and reduce overhead by 30% — all without layoffs or restructuring. Instead, the transformation came by reshaping how leaders connect, trust, and engage with their people. In this conversation, we explore: Why many CEOs outgrow the leadership styles that once made them successful The shift from founder-led to system-led leadership, and how to let go without losing control What 100,000+ leaders reveal about sustainable performance change The emotional side of AI adoption that organizations overlook How trust becomes the new leadership operating system for high-impact teams Will also serves as an advisor to Harvard Business Review, is a LinkedIn Top Voice, and continues to shape the future of leadership with his latest #1 Amazon New Release: Triple Win Leadership Coaching.
The fight to protect children is gaining ground—Nationwide Children's Hospital just ended "gender-affirming" care for minors. Will Hild, Executive Director of Consumers' Research, joins CCV Executive Policy Director David Mahan and Executive Communications Director Mike Andrews on this week's episode of The Narrative to break down how this victory came about, what it reveals about the broader battle over children's health, and why parents must keep speaking up and fighting for the protection of Ohio's children. Before they share in the victory with Will, Aaron joins Mike to run through this week's most pressing news:
This week on Electrek's Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Trek and Gazelle, Surronster got arrested in Mexico, Rivian's ALSO e-bike leaked, Pakistan is giving women free pink e-scooters, Coca-Cola goes all in on electric rickshaws, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek's YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: Trek unveils first electric gravel bike: The 2026 Checkpoint+ brings torque, tech, and trail-ready features Gazelle rolls out 3 new comfort-focused e-bikes in US, including its most inclusive ride yet Exclusive: Rivian's secret upcoming e-bike revealed in leaked images Controversial electric moto influencer ‘Surronster' appears to have been arrested Why one government is giving women free pink electric mopeds Coca-Cola expands electric delivery fleet with thousands of e-rickshaws This 75 MPH electric car with bicycle pedals to charge it is apparently the real deal Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/d4IZHPelvWo
John Morgan is one of America's most feared lawyers—and for good reason. Founder of Morgan & Morgan, the largest personal injury firm in the U.S., he turned a family tragedy into a $2 billion empire. From taking down Disney after his brother's accident to battling Coca-Cola, Big Pharma, and Fortune 500 giants, Morgan built a reputation as the lawyer corporations fear the most. In this episode, he shares how he scaled nationwide, spent $400 million a year on ads, created the “Google of law firms,” and turned pain into power. This is the raw story of a man who made billions fighting for the people—and made corporate America pay.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Are you looking to save time, make money, and start winning with less risk? Then head to https://www.ovtlyr.com.Trading isn't about luck. It's about having a clear playbook, following proven rules, and letting math guide your decisions. In this video, we dive deep into expectancy, position sizing, rolling strategies, and how OVTLYR helps you cut through the noise to focus only on high-probability trades.We start with expectancy, one of the most powerful concepts in trading. You'll see how small adjustments boosted expectancy from 0.2 to over 1.14 and beyond. That shift isn't just theory—it's the difference between hoping for wins and consistently stacking them. With the OVTLYR Nine and Plan A locked in, you'll learn how to cut down trading days and only take the trades that truly matter.From there, the focus moves to patience. Successful traders know when not to trade. Sitting in cash isn't weakness—it's discipline. By waiting for setups to align perfectly, you transform into a sniper in the market, hitting fewer but higher-quality shots.Next up is rolling options, a tactic that can turn ordinary trades into compounding winners. Think of it as taking profits, keeping the position alive, and creating risk-free setups that continue to work for you. With real-world examples like HIMS, you'll see how rolling can be repeated again and again for maximum effect.We also break down order blocks, a critical but often misunderstood piece of price action. Learn why older order blocks—120 days or more—carry major resistance power, while younger ones usually don't matter. This insight can save you from costly mistakes and give you an edge in timing entries and exits.Position sizing is another key piece we cover in detail. Whether you're trading volatile names like Tesla or steadier stocks like Coca-Cola, knowing how much to risk per trade is the difference between surviving and thriving. Combine that with the 10 EMA stop loss rule, and you've got a complete framework for disciplined execution.Throughout the session, you'll hear answers to common trader questions:➡️ How to size positions correctly across different stocks➡️ What to do if a trade lacks volatility➡️ How smaller accounts can still take advantage of OVTLYR signals➡️ Why risk management always comes firstThe big takeaway? All stocks are bad until proven otherwise. This isn't about chasing every ticker—it's about focusing on structured setups, waiting for confirmation, and executing with confidence.If you're ready to step away from guesswork and start trading with clarity, OVTLYR makes it simple. From expectancy breakthroughs to order block precision, it's designed to help you save time, make money, start winning, and reduce risk.Watch the full session now and see how to apply these strategies in your very next trade.Gain instant access to the AI-powered tools and behavioral insights top traders use to spot big moves before the crowd. Start trading smarter today
Stéphane Berthomet s'attaque à l'idée que la publicité dans les balados serait difficile à mesurer. Il rappelle que la confiance envers les animateurs favorise un fort taux d'interaction et que les codes promotionnels dédiés restent l'outil clé pour suivre et convertir. Des études, dont celles d'ACAST et des campagnes comme Coca-Cola, montrent que le balado peut offrir un meilleur retour que la radio ou les réseaux sociaux.
En un momento en el que los índices marcan máximos históricos y muchos inversores se preguntan si ha llegado la hora de una corrección, abrimos un espacio para despejar dudas y aportar claridad. Javier García Fernández, director de Velaria Inversores, aborda las claves del mercado y cómo enfrentarse a un entorno cambiante con criterio y estrategia. Javier García, cuenta que ”lo que pasa generalmente en este tipo de situaciones es que cuando el mercado sube mucho, el pensamiento fácil es decir, lo normal es que caiga, ¿no?”, lo que sería un error a la hora de acercarse al mercado. El director de Velaria Inversores pone como ejemplo a Warren Buffett. “Imagínatelo diciendo que Coca Cola ha subido un 20%, voy a vender a ver si cae un 15 y recompro otra vez” cuenta. El experto explica que “Esa no es la manera de operar, sino tener buenos activos, paciencia y largo plazo”.
Reliance Consumer's relaunch of Campa Cola at a low price point forced major competitors like Coca-Cola and Pepsico to introduce their own zero-sugar beverages, such as Coke Zero and Pepsi No-Sugar, at the same highly competitive price of Rs 10. This aggressive price war inadvertently made "zero sugar" products mainstream, shifting them from premium items for the health-conscious to widely available, mass-market options. Support ALL IS MONEY
From time to time, we'll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed. During this episode, guest host Madelyn O'Farrell is joined by Robert Gaffney, Corporate Sr. Director, Supply Chain Planning and Optimization, Coca-Cola Bottling United. During the episode, Madelyn and Robert discuss the company's operations, emphasizing the role of technology and innovation in the supply chain. Key topics include the use of AI and automation to streamline processes, the daily workflow of Coca-Cola Bottling, and the potential for AI to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. The episode also highlights the importance of employee engagement and collaboration in adopting new technologies to improve the supply chain and so much more. Highlights from their conversation include:Robert's Background and Journey to Coca-Cola (0:41)Background on Coca-Cola Bottling United (1:03)Introduction to Kona (1:32)Current Trends in Supply Chain (3:12)Coca-Cola's Workflow Overview (4:01)AI Integration in Operations (5:09)External Collaboration for AI (6:14)AI Opportunities in Supply Chain (8:27)Building vs. Buying AI Solutions (9:58)ROI Considerations for AI Solutions (10:47)Demand Forecasting Capabilities (12:32)Cost-Cutting Focus (13:41)Barriers to AI Adoption (14:18)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (15:10)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
For 15 years, we have been talking with our cohost Mike D about the common sense of reading labels and not trusting the standard American diet. We recognize that so many people genuinely have no idea that soda companies or snack companies, etc., are not just selling poison, but have engaged in actions that are morally reprehensible. Coca-Cola has paid scientists to lie about their product. The sugar industry itself has paid scientist off since the 1960s to point a finger at fat. It's not just foolish, but asinine that the US pretends at every level of society to have no idea why they are overall the fattest and sickest in the world.*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKWEBSITEBuyMe-CoffeePaypal: rdgable1991@gmail.comCashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.
Davina McCall is my daily running/dog-walking buddy (okay, okay... only in my earbuds), SO when I heard that she was promoting Ancient+Brave on her podcast, I just KNEW I had to see if I could get founder Kate Prince onto Brand Growth Heroes to find out just HOW she is scaling this incredible wellness business.Because a brand that gets (and can afford) someone like Davina on their *team* has got to be doing something right, right?Founder Kate began her career as a City lawyer, to discovering her creative side working as a lawyer at Endemol (right at the beginning of Big Brother...), through a first founding venture into Tea, to building one of the UK's most exciting wellness brands. In this honest conversation, Kate shares the harsh realities of scaling fast, why obsession with brand and storytelling matters, and how learning to let go as a leader can become a founder's greatest strength.In this episode, you'll learn:Why there's no silver bullet in scaling AND how Kate got from £1m to £10m by stacking growth in layers.Why Kate believes brand is everything AND how design, packaging, and storytelling turned Ancient + Brave from products into a movement.The surprising choice to hire nutritionists early and why it paid off for credibility and product leadership.How Ancient+Brave raised money but kept it in the bank, a rare approach that gave them confidence and control.Why ritual and experience matter as much as product features, and how to make consumers feel something.The lessons Kate learned about team, culture, and leadership along the way.I loved recording this conversation. I've already listened back three times, and I'm still learning from it. I know you will too. Enjoy.Did this episode make you think differently or give you an idea? If so PLEASE SHARE THE LOVE BACK BY taking a few minutes to1. Hit
Francesca Gamble is a powerhouse in the world of global communications, luxury branding, and VIP networking. As the founder of 29 London, a global communications business, and The Global Talent Network Group, a VIP network connecting luxury and lifestyle brands with high-profile personalities, Francesca's career reads like a highlight reel of the world's most prestigious events. She has delivered strategic consultancy and integrated campaigns for brands including Dolce & Gabbana, BMW, Sky, Coca-Cola, HSBC, Diageo, Bacardi, Virgin, and Nike. Her career highlights include working at the Olympics, travelling the world with Prince Harry for Sentebale Polo, curating Bacardi's presence at the Monaco Grand Prix, creating Grey Goose's impact at the Cannes Film Festival, bringing Bombay Sapphire to Frieze Art Fair, and showcasing Lulu Guinness at London Fashion Week. Francesca believes that if you put your mind to something, you can achieve anything — but fear and procrastination often hold people back. She's passionate about encouraging more women to step forward for leadership roles, while advocating for businesses to create tailored support for women navigating career and family life. Her philosophy is simple: success isn't overnight — it's built by showing up every day, doing one thing to push your business forward, and being consistent. She champions self-development, reframing challenges, and finding perspective through slowing down, meditation, and building a strong network. With a First Class Honours degree in Fashion Marketing & Communications and a track record of founding businesses (including two non-profits before graduating university), Francesca now mentors through Vital Voices and Soho House Group, inspiring the next generation of leaders. Her message is clear: have fun, turn up, keep pushing, and change the narrative of what's possible.
This week on House of Football is all about the best and brightest young talents.Graham, Enda and Gerard rank the best players under the age of 23, they give their predictions on how some young players' careers will go and they play a difficult game of 'This or That'.House of Football is brought to you by Coca-Cola, official partner of the Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leadership is a mindset you practice and nurture every day. In this episode, I share the five points of leadership that matter most and how intention shapes your influence.In this episode:How self-leadership sets the foundation for everything elseWays to strengthen credibility and communication in relationshipsHow to scale culture and decision-making across an organizationWhy generative leadership creates an impact that outlasts youSupport the showJill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn
In this episode, Greg Schaffer welcomes Christopher Carter, Chairman and CEO of Approyo, for a dynamic conversation about SAP, cybersecurity, and leadership. Chris shares his journey from early days at Coca-Cola to building a successful SAP consulting business, discusses key risks in SAP environments, and explores how AI is shaping threat detection. From monitoring legacy systems to helping clients bounce back from breaches, Chris brings both technical insight and human perspective—plus a little inspiration from Rocky Balboa. A must-listen for anyone navigating enterprise tech, mid-market security, or leadership in the digital age.
“Would you watch a sweet, science-class version of Rambo?” That's the question that kicks off this unpredictable and hilarious episode of The JB and Sandy Show. From Sylvester Stallone's disappointment in the Rambo prequel to Trisha's culinary ambitions, this episode is packed with pop culture, legal drama, and kitchen chaos.Highlights include:Stallone's take on the Rambo prequel and his pitch to digitally de-age himself.U.S. movie studios suing a Chinese company over unauthorized use of iconic characters like Darth Vader and Wonder Woman.Jack Black and Paul Rudd's absurd Anaconda reboot—featuring a real snake and a jungle quest.Leonardo DiCaprio's upcoming film One Battle After Another, already hailed as a masterpiece.Trisha's bold attempt to conquer the kitchen with bang bang chicken and her first air fryer experience.JB's cooking hacks and the secret ingredient in Chinese stir fry (spoiler: it's Coca-Cola).A deep dive into Austin's international food scene, including H-Mart and the explosion of global grocery stores. Memorable Moment:Trisha asking Sandy to choose which recipe she's least likely to screw up.
Three of the biggest lobbies in Washington DC are sugar, dairy and meat. We should be forgiven for thinking that federal guidance to fry foods in beef tallow, drink more whole milk, and put sugar in Coca-Cola, are part of a corporate conspiracy of coercion to further undermine public health. On a positive note, more people are finally recognizing that America's health problems are a direct result of the excessive consumption of not only the above mentioned products, but of additives and chemicals, compounded by massive portion sizes, encouragement to eat additional meals, and sophisticated psychological techniques that are employed to mislead and gaslight the consumer into believing YOLO.*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKWEBSITEBuyMe-CoffeePaypal: rdgable1991@gmail.comCashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.
Imagine you're the person that could have bought Amazon stock for $18.00 per share or maybe Microsoft at $21 per share, better still, Facebook, Coca-Cola, and Apple at their initial public offerings. Now, imagine you could have bought into any of those kinds of PHENOMENALLY profitable companies BEFORE they went public. Finally, imagine you did just that, got in on the ground floor, and still...somehow...managed to come out on the losing end.This is that story.GET THE BOOK FROM AMAZON: The Best of The Best of Uncle John's Bathroom ReaderGET THE BOOK FROM AN INDEPENDENT BOOK SELLER: The Best of The Best of Uncle John's Bathroom ReaderBECOME AN Elton Reads A Book A Week CONTRIBUTOR HERE:Elton Reads A Book A Week PatreonTips!SOCIAL MEDIA! This is the LINK TREE!EMAIL: eltonreadsabookaweek@gmail.comThe following section is reserved for the people, places, things, and more that Elton probably offended in this episode--THE APOLOGIES SECTION: Uncle John, patient people, people that like longer episodes, and listeners like you.THANKS:Thank you for listening and sharing this podcast with others. It means a lot. I appreciate it, sincerely.A special thanks to Diedrich Bader, Jenna Fischer, and Steve Guttenburg for all their inspiration.[business, worst deal, American history, history, comedy, podcast, funny, company, corporations, corporate history, Ford, Model T, Daisy, bb gun, Henry Ford, business deal, near miss, hindsight]
CAREER-VIEW MIRROR - biographies of colleagues in the automotive and mobility industries.
In this episode of CAREER-VIEW MIRROR, we're celebrating the career to date of Richard Savoie.Richard is the co-founder and CEO of Adiona, which uses AI to power millions of efficient, lowest-carbon deliveries around the world for brands such as Coca-Cola and Amazon. He's a sought-after speaker and thought leader on transport, mobility, and AI.His career has taken him from New Hampshire to Boston, and eventually to Sydney, Australia, through roles at EMC, Smiths Medical, and Medtronic. Along the way, he's gained experience across engineering, medical devices, and entrepreneurship — building resilience, adaptability, and the insight to eventually launch his own business in sustainable technology.In our conversation, we talk about Richard's early years in Nashua, New Hampshire, where family challenges and early responsibilities shaped his determination. He shares how severe asthma inspired him first toward medicine, then pivoted him into engineering after falling in love with physics.We follow his path through Northeastern University, internships with Panametrics and EMC, and his transition into medical devices with Smiths Medical and Covidien. He reflects on career setbacks during the financial crisis, lessons from mentors, and the importance of empathy and relationships in leadership.We also talk about his relocation to Australia, his experience running a small medical device company, and the difficult decision to leave after equity disagreements — a setback that ultimately led him into entrepreneurship. Richard describes how Adiona's optimisation technology, developed through a partnership with Coca-Cola, delivered dramatic reductions in emissions and on-road time, and how branding, support structures, and resilience are critical to startup success.Connect with RichardLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richsavoie/Website: https://www.adionatech.com/About AndyI'm a business leader, coach, and the creator of the Fulfilling Performance framework—designed to help people bring more of themselves to what they do and experience greater fulfilment and performance as a result.Over the past 25+ years, I've led and developed businesses including Alphabet UK, BMW Financial Services in the UK, Singapore, and New Zealand, and Tesla Financial Services UK. Alongside this, I've coached individuals and facilitated leadership development programmes in 17 countries across Asia, Europe, and North America.In 2016, I founded Aquilae to support leaders and teams in the mobility sector and beyond. Through workshops, coaching, and peer mentoring, we enable high performance that's also fulfilling—for individuals, teams, and organisations.Learn more about Fulfilling PerformanceCheck out Release the Handbrake! The Fulfilling Performance HubConnect with AndyLinkedIn: Andy FollowsEmail: cvm@aquilae.co.ukJoin a peer mentoring team: Aquilae AcademyThank you to our sponsors:ASKE ConsultingEmail: hello@askeconsulting.co.ukAquilaeEmail: cvm@aquilae.co.ukEpisode Directory on Instagram @careerviewmirror If you enjoy listening to our guests career stories, please follow CAREER-VIEW MIRROR in your podcast app. Episode recorded on 09 September, 2025.
Road Show: Jim and Them are checking in from Orlando Florida! We have word that Erok had an adventure at Rose City Comic Con with the cast of the Goonies, especially Corey. Corey Labels Us Terrorists: We thought things were settling down but Corey dropping more labels on your boys. Also Corey is missing from Dancing With The Stars rehearsals? RETRO ROCK: New Corey music! He's bringing us to 1965 with a complete mind fuck of a song. COREY FELDMAN!, SHOW STOPPER!, LET'S JUST TALK!, DON CHEADLE!, BOOGIE NIGHTS!, JIM AND THEM IS POP CULTURE!, ROAD SHOW!, ORLANDO!, TRAVEL!, EROK!, CONVENTION!, ROSE CITY COMIC CON!, POLICE!, SECURITY!, COCOBAUNZ!, NECKLACE!, 22!, STOCK SOUNDS!, FILTH PIGS!, COCA COLA!, KERRI GREEN!, CAMEO!, FELDDOG SUMMER!, TIME TO LOOK AT COREY'S TWITTER!, TERRORISTS!, SLOGANS!, BLOCKED!, SICK ANIMALS!, PAIN AND MISERY!, SOCIAL MEDIA!, DANCING WITH THE STARS!, MISSING!, OSAMNA!, 10 DOLLAR DUB!, 10 DOLLAR L!, 10 DOLLAR WHO KNOWS?!, MSDOGLUVR!, BRITISH!, ROZ!, EDDIE!, HOSPITAL!, JEALOUS! You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!
Discover how Skylights Tech has transformed the art of storytelling through drones, creating breathtaking aerial displays that captivate audiences worldwide. In this captivating episode of "Elevating Drone Life," we take you behind the scenes of the mesmerizing world of drone shows with the visionary team from Skylights Tech. Join host Rob Burdick as he sits down with Luis Sanchez, Clara Canino, and Israel Canino to explore their incredible journey from university friends to pioneers in the drone entertainment industry. Discover how Skylights Tech has transformed the art of storytelling through drones, creating breathtaking aerial displays that captivate audiences worldwide. From their humble beginnings in Mexico to executing large-scale shows for global brands like Coca-Cola and Six Flags, the team shares their insights on the technical and creative processes that make each show a unique spectacle. Learn about the challenges they face, such as navigating international regulations and overcoming technical hurdles, and how they continue to innovate with new technologies like pyrotechnics and interactive experiences. The episode also delves into the importance of teamwork and the role of creativity in pushing the boundaries of what's possible with drone shows. Whether you're a drone enthusiast, a tech aficionado, or simply curious about this cutting-edge form of entertainment, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Tune in to hear how Skylights Tech is not just elevating drones, but elevating unforgettable moments that leave a lasting impact on audiences around the globe. Timestamps [00:00] Introduction to Skylights Tech and Drone Shows [10:00] The Journey of Skylights Tech [20:01] The Logistics of Drone Shows [29:57] Designing a Drone Show [40:02] Technical Aspects of Drone Operations [50:00] Challenges and Safety Measures [59:48] Clientele and Market Opportunities [01:09:57] Future of Skylights Tech and Innovations Want to Make Money Flying Drones? DroneU gives you the blueprint to start and grow a real drone business: FAA Part 107 prep 40+ courses on flight skills, real estate, mapping, and business Pricing guides, client acquisition, and weekly coaching Supportive community of top-tier drone pros Start here https://www.thedroneu.com Know someone ready to take the leap? Share this episode with them !! Stuck between a safe job and chasing your drone dream? Download our FREE Drone Pilot Starter Kit Includes: FAA checklist, pricing template, and plug-and-play proposal to help you land your first client with confidence. https://learn.thedroneu.com/bundles/drone-pilot-starter-kit Stay Connected Hit Like if you learned something new / Subscribe and turn on notifications / Share this with a pilot or creative stuck at a crossroads
Story of the Week (DR):Disney Pulls Jimmy Kimmel's Show After Kirk Remarks Republicans Leverage Charlie Kirk's Death to Declare War on Free SpeechCharlie Kirk assassination reignites debate over Section 230 protections for social media companies"Section 230 needs to be repealed. If you're mad at social media companies that radicalize our nation, you should be mad," Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press." "I have a bill that will allow you to sue these people. They're immune from lawsuits."Nexstar And Sinclair, Two Largest Station Groups, Wield Influence In ABC Decision To Pull Jimmy Kimmel In Light Of His Charlie Kirk CommentsA $6.2 billion deal looms over Jimmy Kimmel's suspensionNexstar, the largest station group in the country, is a leading champion in the broadcast industry for the FCC to relax media ownership limits and has a major merger before the Trump administration, its proposed $6.2B acquisition of Tegna, creating a mega-company with 265 stations in 44 states and the District of Columbia, representing 80% of U.S. TV households.Nexstar needs the agency to ease rules that currently limit the percentage a broadcaster can reach to 39% of the nation's television households.Sinclair also is seeking deregulation, and in its statement, it praised Carr. “We appreciate FCC Chairman Carr's remarks today and this incident highlights the critical need for the FCC to take immediate regulatory action to address control held over local broadcasters by the big national networks,” Sinclair said.Nexstar: founder/Chair/CEO Perry SookSinclair: the Smith family: currently nepobaby David Smith; board is 44% SmithWhat to know about Brendan Carr, the FCC chairman who went after Jimmy KimmelIn response to an opinion column in The Washington Post by Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Facebook, outlining his ideas for removing harmful content, Carr criticized Zuckerberg's call for government regulation as a violation of the First Amendment.He later praised Zuckerberg's "instincts" to show Trump's posts that amplified COVID-19 misinformation unaltered.Carr supported Trump's "Executive Order on Preventing Online Censorship" targeting Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and 4 of its journalistsTrump's NYT Lawsuit Dismissed by Republican-Appointed JudgeA federal judge on Friday dismissed Donald Trump's $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday: a lawsuit is not "a protected platform to rage against an adversary."Comcast CEO criticizes ex-MSNBC contributor's remarks about Charlie Kirk in memo to staffTrumpy Billionaires Close In on TikTok TakeoverAllies of President Donald Trump are poised to get their hands on TikTok's U.S. operations.Entrepreneur Larry Ellison, worth approximately $350 billion, and Marc Andreessen, a venture capitalist with a $2 billion net worth, have been pals with the president for years.Ellison's software giant Oracle, Andreessen's venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, and private equity firm Silver Lake are among a group of U.S. businesses said to be nearing a deal to take over the American operations of the short-form video app, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.Nestlé Chairman to Step Down After Abrupt CEO FiringNestlé investors demand chair Paul Bulcke resign over CEO churn “I have full trust in Nestlé s new leadership and firmly believe this great company is well positioned for the future,” Bulcke said. “This is the right moment for me to step aside and accelerate the planned transition, allowing Pablo and Philipp to advance Nestlé's strategy and guide the company with a fresh perspective.”Board member (2018-) Pablo Isa new chairThe company appointed Dick Boer as lead independent director and vice chairman of the board of directors as of Oct. 1, while Marie-Gabrielle Ineichen-Fleisch was appointed vice chair of the board.A new ally against excessive CEO Pay: Pope LeoPope Leo appears to be particularly baffled by the Tesla pay package that could turn Elon Musk into the world's first trillionaire: “What does that mean and what's that about? If that is the only thing that has value anymore, then we're in big trouble.”Dave Ramsey Says 'We're Not All Equal. It Doesn't Work That Way' — The Rich Aren't Evil, It's Just Math and Jealousy Fueling the StigmaRashida Tlaib and Bernie Sanders introduce the Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act. Proponents of the bill argue that it will incentivize large corporations to narrow their internal pay disparities by either increasing wages for their lowest-paid employees or reducing executive compensation packages Key Provisions of the Act:Tax Trigger: The new tax would apply to companies with a CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio of 50-to-1 or greater.Graduated Tax Rates: The penalty begins with a 0.5 percentage point tax increase for companies with a pay ratio between 50 and 100-to-1.Progressive Structure: The tax rate increase climbs with the pay ratio:1.0 percentage point for ratios between 100 and 200-to-1.2.0 percentage points for ratios between 200 and 300-to-1.3.0 percentage points for ratios between 300 and 400-to-1.4.0 percentage points for ratios between 400 and 500-to-1.5.0 percentage points for ratios exceeding 500-to-1.Broad Application: The act is intended to apply to both publicly and privately held companies with annual revenues of $100 million or more.Exxon to offer auto-voting to counter shareholder activism. Here's how it works:Opt-In Program: The auto-voting feature is a voluntary, opt-in program for retail investors.Automatic Voting: Once enrolled, an investor's shares will be automatically voted in accordance with the board's recommendations on all proposals at shareholder meetings.Flexibility for Investors: Despite the automated nature, investors will still receive all proxy materials and retain the right to manually override the automatic vote on any specific proposal. They can also opt out of the program at any time, free of charge.Exxon's Stated Rationale:Leveling the Playing Field: Exxon argues that this program is a matter of fairness, designed to give retail investors the same ease of voting that institutional investors have. They contend that individual investors often lack the time and resources to research and vote on complex proxy proposals.Addressing Low Turnout: The company has highlighted that while retail investors hold a significant portion of its shares (nearly 40%), their voting turnout is low (only about a quarter of them vote).Countering Activist Agendas: Exxon has explicitly stated that activist groups have exploited this low retail voter participation to advance their own agendas, which the company claims are often political and detrimental to long-term shareholder value.Texas AG probes proxy advisers Glass Lewis, ISS amid ESG backlash By ReutersExxon Urges Europe to Repeal Rules to Make Companies Track Climate PollutionGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Tyson is ditching corn syrupIt also plans to axe sucralose, BHA/BHT, and titanium dioxide from its food by the end of 2025MM: New Poll Finds That Americans Loathe AI53 percent of just over 5,000 US adults polled in June think that AI will "worsen people's ability to think creatively." Fifty percent say AI will deteriorate our ability to form meaningful relationships, while only five percent believe the reverse.MM: Northeast US states form health alliance in response to federal vaccine limits MMAssholiest of the Week (MM):Which capitalist is the bigger assholeBob IgerIger yanked Kimmel after pressure from affiliate owners looking to curry FCC favor in a $6bn mergerThere are comparisons being made to when Iger cancelled Roseanne:From blowhard Iger apologist Jeff Sonnenfeld: “Iger has been a fearless, equal opportunity offender in defending Disney's corporate character, whether from intrusions by the left or by the right. He was criticized harshly from many on the political right when in 2018, he cancelled Rosanne, then ABC's #1 show, when its star imploded with a cruel racial tirade about President Obama's former top advisor, Valerie Jarrett.”Sonnenfeld ignores the content of what was said obviously, since he has to make a point to kiss Iger's ass - Kimmel said MAGA didn't want the shooter to be MAGA, Barr said a black woman was from Planet of the Apes… so, very the same?This isn't about brand protection, this is about economics - and Iger the dealmaker just made a trade: short-term political expediency for cash as he tries to unload ABCIn 2023, Iger was in talks with Nexstar to buy ABC outrightAlso 2023, massive deals between Disney and NexstarNexstar's ABC agreements expire December 202614% of Nexstar stations are ABC affiliates - Tegna would add 7%Disney already was cancelled by the right for having movies that were too woke, now they just Target-ed themselves right in the groinASSHOLE ACTION ITEM:Disney's next AGM is likely March 2026 - buy Disney stock with the intention of voting out every starfucky directorBonus option: buy shares of Coca-Cola, GM, Under Armour, P&G, Reckitt Benckiser, Bristol Myers, Target, Carlyle, and Lululemon to vote the same directors out of ALL their board positions - make shit decisions in one place, you'll make them everywhereDisney's Mel Lagomasino on Coca-Cola with Carolyn Everson (twofer!), Mary Barra at GM, Everson also at Under Armour, Amy Chang at P&G, Jeremy Darroch at Reckitt Benckiser, Derica Rice at Bristol Myers, Target (anti DEI AND anti free speech!), Carlyle, Cal McDonald at LululemonVote out Sonnenfeld - on the board of Lennar Corporation - vote him out for kicks since he's so deferential to CEOs, how on earth can he hold one accountable? Is he the voice of shareholders or CEOs?Perry SookThe buyer! Nexstar looking to acquire Tegna for $6bn, which would consolidate 80% of US households local news stationsNexstar has to make nice with Brendan Carr, chair of the FCC (I miss Lina Kahn… sigh) - and Carr is purely political, so here was how they bent the knee:“Nexstar's owned and partner television stations affiliated with the ABC Television Network will preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! for the foreseeable future beginning with tonight's show. Nexstar strongly objects to recent comments made by Mr. Kimmel concerning the killing of Charlie Kirk and will replace the show with other programming in its ABC-affiliated markets.”Again, if you read Kimmel's actual comment, he's saying that MAGA doesn't want the shooter to be MAGA… he actually didn't say ANYTHING ELSE about the shooting itselfSonnenfeld: “Kimmel's suggestion that “the MAGA gang (is) desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them” doesn't square with the facts which are known at this point. Regardless, these comments are blatantly insensitive as political violence should never be tolerated or exploited as comedic entertainment, no matter who perpetrated it.”Except Kimmel didn't joke about political violence, he joked about the fact that MAGA is super hoping it wasn't their political violence.Perry Sook's political donations have been almost entirely to Republican candidates over the last decade (except for National Association of Broadcasters) - and it's paid offBrendan Carr, Soon To Be FCC Chair, Says Commission Will Back Local TV Stations “Even If That's In Conflict” With Broadcast NetworksNew FCC boss could unleash biggest local TV shakeup in decadesSook owns just under 6% of Nexstar stock, with Vanguard and Blackrock clocking in at a combined 21.8% - meaning about 28% of votes are guaranteed to go with managementMeaning this was all a pretense to consolidate broadcaster ownership - and Sook is one of the winners of the consolidationNow Carr has a reason he can vote for Nexstar purchase, Iger gets out of more ABCASSHOLE ACTION ITEMIt's basically too late to vote against Nexstar's board - their meeting was in June 2025, the merger will be approved by thenYou could maybe buy shares and vote against the mergerAlternatively, buy Yelp (Tony Wells), Denny's (Bernadette Aulestia), and Urban One (Geoffrey Armstrong) to vote out board elsewhereDavid Deniston SmithCEO of Sinclair, owner of 20% of ABC affiliates - the most currently, but post merger would be secondNepo baby Smith, who, with the rest of his brothers and family, own 82% of voting power, are Trump and GOP toadiesAnother mediocre conservative blowhard CEO who spent the last two decades kissing the ass of every republican he can findHe was one of Turning Point USAs biggest donors through his foundation, and issued the following statement: they would “not lift the suspension of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on our stations until formal discussions are held with ABC regarding the network's commitment to professionalism and accountability,” calling on Kimmel to make a direct apology to the Kirk family, and for the network to make a “meaningful donation” to them and Turning Point USA.In the 00s, Sinclair let a paid Bush administration propagandist deliver reporting on their local news stationsIn Trump 1.0, Sinclair forced local news broadcasters to read off a script about how mainstream media was fake newsIn the 90s, Smith was caught getting a blowjob from a prostituteASSHOLE ACTION ITEMSinclair's board is dual class dictatorship, but you CAN vote out Ben Carson on the DR Horton and Covenant Logistics boards - yes, that Ben CarsonHeadliniest of the WeekDR: Elon Musk Fires 500 Staff at xAI, Puts College Kid in Charge of Training GrokMM: If You Don't Know Who the Underperforming Director Is, It Might Be You!Are the CEO, chair or committee leads soliciting my input off-cycle?Does the CEO and select members of the executive team think of me as a trusted advisor and am I able to constructively coach behind the scenes?If the answers to all of these questions are “No,” it could be a sign that you are not performing to the level expected by your company's management.YOU DON'T REPORT TO MANAGEMENTWho Won the Week?DR: I guess they just win every week: Trumpy and creepy billionaires profiting over an app used primarily by 18-34 year olds (70%): Oracle's Larry Elison, Andreessen Horowitz's Marc Andreessen.MM: Gillette, the razor company: Pete Hegseth goes to war against military beards, stresses ‘grooming standards which underpin the warrior ethos'PredictionsDR: FCC Chair Brendan Carr cancels himself when he digs up reports when he cast himself as a First Amendment purist, denouncing efforts by Democrats and Republicans to lean on TV providers and social media platforms as “censorship” and a “chilling transgression of free speech.”ure on media a ‘chilling transgression of free speech.'”MM: I wrote this on Bluesky two days ago: “The next step for Brendan Carr and the FCC is to repeal Section 230 - after which they can sue social media companies for any anti-conservative posts. Then the silencing is complete until dissent is done via snail mail.” Today, I was right: Charlie Kirk assassination reignites debate over Section 230 protections for social media companies. We're in an era of algorithmic autocracy - Microsoft changed LinkedIn's algorithm earlier this year and there
Kenzie Biggins' journey into the world of Virtual Executive Assistant services is marked by her commitment to redefining executive support. With a clear vision sparked by a conversation with a retired Coca-Cola executive, she founded Worxbee to bridge the gap between busy executives and talented Executive Assistants. Her innovative approach emphasizes the importance of fostering strong partnerships, ensuring that both executives and their assistants can work collaboratively towards achieving remarkable outcomes. At Worxbee, Kenzie has developed a unique methodology that distinguishes true executive-level assistance from basic administrative tasks, empowering professionals to thrive in their roles. By providing resources, training, and a supportive network, she equips her team to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing work environment. This focus on professional development not only enhances the skills of Executive Assistants but also transforms them into indispensable assets within their organizations, reflecting a broader shift in how businesses view executive support. If you are seeking tailored administrative support to help you achieve your goals, consider scheduling a complimentary consultation with Worxbee. Their team will provide a personalized recommendation on the right level of support for your unique needs, ensuring that you have the resources necessary to succeed. Visit Worxbee today to take the first step towards enhancing your productivity and effectiveness. Try ZipRecruiter for FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/work For the accessible version of the podcast, go to our Ziotag gallery.We're happy you're here! Like the pod?Support the podcast and receive discounts from our sponsors: https://yourbrandamplified.codeadx.me/Leave a rating and review on your favorite platformFollow @yourbrandamplified on the socialsTalk to my digital avatar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The September 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour wrapped up the week with powerful insights into California's most pressing issue: water. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Edward Ring, Director of Energy and Water Policy at the California Policy Center, for what they called one of the program's “top powerhouse interviews.” The show opened with lighter conversation about the weekend ahead and then touched on national food issues, including McDonald's pledge of $200 million toward regenerative agriculture practices. Partnering with Cargill, Coca-Cola, and USDA, the company is funding projects aimed at improving rangelands and promoting more sustainable cattle production. While Josh and Nick joked about whether fast food could ever truly be “healthy,” they agreed that corporate investment in soil health and pasture resilience is a step in the right direction for agriculture. From there, the conversation turned to water, where Ring wasted no time laying out bold ideas. He argued that California's chronic shortages are not the result of climate change or drought trends, but of policy failures and regulatory overreach. “Water means everything,” Ring emphasized, noting that abundance leads to affordable crops, healthier cities, and stronger manufacturing. Among his proposed solutions: Dredging the Delta to restore deeper, cooler channels that would help salmon populations while allowing more efficient pumping of floodwaters. Forest management, thinning overcrowded stands to reduce fire risk and increase runoff by an estimated two million acre-feet annually. Desalination and wastewater reuse, powered by hydropower and even modular nuclear reactors. New and expanded reservoirs, including Sites, Shasta, and Temperance Flat, to capture rain and snowmelt during wet years. Ring also highlighted the political roadblocks, pointing out that California received $7 billion from a past water bond yet failed to build meaningful infrastructure. He believes federal investment, combined with private-sector innovation from Silicon Valley, could break the logjam if state leaders finally prioritize abundance over scarcity. For farmers in the San Joaquin Valley frustrated with half water allocations despite record rains, Ring's message was clear: the problem is manmade — and solvable. Catch the full interview with Edward Ring below or on your favorite podcast app.
Alfred Ballesteros, director de la CAR Cundinamarca, habló en La W sobre la denuncia de que la multinacional Coca-Cola habría cubierto los manantiales con concreto.
There's a long list of actions the Trump administration has taken in this economy: calling for the removal of Intel's CEO, then purchasing a nearly 10% stake in that company; special exemptions to tariffs; calls on Walmart not to raise prices; and even telling Coca-Cola to use cane sugar and Cracker Barrel to keep its old logo. What can we make of all this? And what should we call it? Plus, economic predictions by Fed members are all over the map.
There's a long list of actions the Trump administration has taken in this economy: calling for the removal of Intel's CEO, then purchasing a nearly 10% stake in that company; special exemptions to tariffs; calls on Walmart not to raise prices; and even telling Coca-Cola to use cane sugar and Cracker Barrel to keep its old logo. What can we make of all this? And what should we call it? Plus, economic predictions by Fed members are all over the map.
Joana Marques fala-nos de Wilson, que poderia ser o melhor treinador e o maior comentador televisivo, mas o seu país não deixou.
In this episode of Building A Better Brand®, host Tony Triumph sits down with Mariam Asmar, a global brand and marketing leader whose career spans advertising, tech, and creative innovation. From her early PR days at Time Warner to shaping campaigns for legacy giants like Coca-Cola and L'Oréal, to now driving creative strategy at Braze, Mariam brings a rare vantage point on the intersection of creativity, community, and technology. Together, they unpack the hype and reality of Cannes Lions, which they call “the Oscars of advertising,” and explore how tech has redefined brand building, customer engagement, and creative accountability.The conversation reveals how Mariam is bridging the gap between traditional brand playbooks and performance-driven tech, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and storytelling. You'll get an inside look at Braze's Creative Innovation Lab and its role in helping brands merge creative strategy with data to build genuine, lasting relationships with their customers. Whether you're a founder, operator, or modern marketer, this is a must-listen for anyone curious about the future of brand building and the evolving role of brand marketing in 2025.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Cannes Lions: An Insider's Look: A deep dive into the "Oscars of advertising" and a juror's unique perspective on judging the world's most innovative brand campaigns.Bridging the Brand-Tech Gap: Insights on how to connect traditional brand playbooks with data-driven tech strategies to drive real growth and creative effectiveness.Braze's Creative Innovation Lab: A look inside the team's mission to help Fortune 500 brands and startups alike stay ahead of the curve by pushing the boundaries of creativity.Timeless Principles for Early-Stage Brands: Mariam's actionable advice for founders building from scratch and why brand differentiation is your biggest advantage when budgets are small.Brand in the Age of AI: Mariam's take on how new technology and shifting consumer expectations are forcing brand marketing to evolve from a separate department to a core, integrated strategic function.A Colorful Career: From McCann to Braze: A look at Mariam's diverse and storied career path and how she connected her past experiences to her current role in tech.Top 3-5 tips to build a better brand?: Mariam's actionable insights on what it takes to create a successful, enduring brand.Connect with Braze on their Instagram, LinkedIn, and website here. Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), LinkedIn
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rich Braden and Dr. Tessa Forshaw about their new book, Be Innovation-ish. Rich Braden is the founder of People Rocket LLC, a strategic innovation firm based in San Francisco. With over 15 years of academic experience, Rich is a recognized thought leader in design thinking, leadership, and innovation. He is a design educator teaching at renowned institutions including Harvard University, Stanford University, Aalto University, and London Business School, helping shape future leaders. As CEO of People Rocket, he works with clients such as Airbnb, Google, the United Nations, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Starbucks, and the Red Cross to drive strategic innovation and responsible AI solutions. Rich holds degrees in Computer and Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a co-founder of the Next Level Lab at Harvard University, Tessa specializes in using cognitive science to explore how people best work, learn, and innovate. She draws upon her academic research as a cognitive scientist and extensive background as a former designer at IDEO CoLAb and Accenture to turn the cognitive processes involved in design, creativity, and innovation into practical insights that can be applied in the flow of work. These insights are also the foundations of what she teaches as a design educator at Stanford University and now Harvard University. Recognized for her impactful design projects, Tessa is the recipient of multiple design awards: a Fast Company Design Award for General Excellence, two Core77 Industrial Design Magazine Design Awards, and the Australian American Chamber of Commerce Innovation Awards. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
Leaders often assume transformation comes from learning new skills or following the latest management trend. But real change begins when we confront our own beliefs, reflect deeply, and choose to step out of victimhood into agency. That inner work is what lays the foundation for lasting growth in how we lead and live. Only then can leaders create change that resonates far beyond the workplace.In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Shawn Quinn talk about the deep reflection leaders need to build their own reality and move from victimhood to agency in life and leadership.Shawn Quinn is the Managing Partner of Lift Consulting and Faculty Director of the Positive Leadership program at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. A leading voice in positive leadership and organizational transformation, he has advised global companies including GE, Coca-Cola, American Express, and the U.S. Army. Shawn is also co-author of Leading Innovation: How to Jumpstart Your Organization's Growth Engine.Shawn and Ashish explored how transformation doesn't come from another training, another framework, or another leadership fad. It happens when we pause, reflect, and face the beliefs that hold us back.Things you will also learn in this episode:• Breaking free from a victim mindset• Why belief shifts matter more than skills in true transformation• The power of small experiments, reflection, and awareness to spark change• How leaders at any level—not just executives—can create meaningful impact• How workplace behaviors ripple outward into family, children, and community• The challenge of systems and people resisting changeTune in now and see for yourself how this shift unlocks the kind of transformation no trend or tactic can deliver.✅Resources:• Related episode: (Robert Quinn) https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1b7c5df6-06e1-4929-83d3-5849caa6b9b5 • Strengthsfinder by Gallup: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/254033/strengthsfinder.aspx • A Fundamental State of Leadership Approach: https://scholar.valpo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1444&context=jvbl • Charles Snyder's Hope Theory: https://www.mindtools.com/aov3izj/snyders-hope-theory • The Sunflower Model: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ee784c9c-cf26-48df-b07f-b4c0dcc638f3 • The Sunflower Model: https://happinesssquad.com/the-sunflower-model-career-transition-guide-with-ashish-kothari/ • The Power of the 5:1 Ratio: https://michiganvirtual.org/blog/the-power-of-the-51-ratio-in-the-classroom-how-fostering-positive-interactions-can-transform-student-learning/ • Martin Seligman's Learned Helplessness:
When the playbook is unclear, leaders must be both architects of change and anchors of stability. Discover how to stay relevant, lead through uncertainty, and shape your professional identity during transformation. This episode covers: The dual role of architect and anchor in leadershipHow to create certainty when the ground keeps shiftingQuestions to redefine your value in the age of AISupport the showJill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn
This episode is brought to you by Audible, Quickbooks and Strong Coffee Company. Chase sits down with Nick Kosir — better known as The Dancing Weatherman. Nick opens up about his unexpected viral journey, the behind-the-scenes realities of news media, and how he leveraged his creativity into the booming creator economy. He shares insights into navigating authenticity vs. imitation online, his sobriety journey and how it changed his mental and physical health, and the balance of family, full-time work, and content creation. This episode is equal parts entertaining and inspiring — covering positivity in social media, career pivots, and what it means to live ever forward. Follow Nick @nickkosir Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- In this episode we discuss... 01:00 – Hydration, studio vibes, and anchorman nostalgia 02:00 – Nick's career path in news and the viral video that changed everything 08:30 – Content rights, Fox 46, and why Coca-Cola couldn't use his video 15:00 – Entering the Creator Economy 23:30 – Why weather personalities thrive online 29:00 – Helping the next generation of creators and professionals 32:00 – How Nick adds his “secret sauce” 36:00 – Building a brand 38:00 – Support from wife and son, the rapping weatherman days 40:00 – Nick's 8-year sober journey, therapy, and breaking free of social anxiety 45:00 – Ever Forward ----- Episode resources: Get you FREE 30-day trial of Audible 30% off Quickbooks for 6 months 15% off Strong Coffee Booster with code CHASE Watch and subscribe on YouTube
Mark Rampolla is a visionary entrepreneur who founded ZICO Coconut Water, pioneering the now multi-billion-dollar coconut water category in the U.S. and globally. He took ZICO from startup to a $200 million acquisition by Coca-Cola, before later leading a buy-back of the brand. Mark's investment firm, GroundForce Capital, backs purpose-driven consumer companies focused on health, wellness, and sustainability. His latest book, An Entrepreneur's Guide to Freedom, dives deep into the limiting beliefs and inner work necessary for both wealth creation and personal liberation. On this episode we talk about: Mark's early work and career journey, from dishwashing in Pittsburgh to Peace Corps volunteer in Costa Rica, then a pivot from corporate roles to entrepreneurship Lessons from failure: Why Mark built a “cemetery” for lost investments and business attempts—and how mourning and learning from failure is essential in entrepreneurship The real risk and emotional journey of launching ZICO, enduring years on the edge of bankruptcy, and aligning with his family to manage risk The breakthrough that came from honing a niche “beachhead” market strategy—targeting hot yoga practitioners in NYC and expanding from there What large brands and acquirers look for in fast-growth consumer companies, and why velocity and loyalty in a core market often matter more than national reach Mark's best advice: Freedom and success start with inner work—addressing limiting beliefs, ownership over failures, and taking full responsibility for your outcomes Top 3 Takeaways 1. Monumental brand growth comes from relentless niche focus, customer intimacy, and resisting the urge to expand too broadly, too soon.2. The path to entrepreneurial freedom starts with self-awareness, emotional resilience, and the capacity to mourn losses without getting stuck.3. When facing risk, build a realistic plan B with your family—optimism helps, but full financial and emotional transparency is vital for long-term success. Notable Quotes “We mourn failures for a reason—if you don't process and ritualize loss, it will haunt future decisions.” “Velocity in your best market beats scale in many—Coca-Cola wanted ZICO for how it dominated its niche, not just national shelf space.” “Freedom starts and ends inside—you'll only reach it externally when you break limiting beliefs and take full responsibility.” Connect with Mark Rampolla: Official website and book: markrampolla.co ✖️✖️✖️✖️
Send us a textHi everybody and welcome to Attendance Bias. I am your host Brian Weinstein. Today, we continue our 2025 miniseries of previewing each venue on Phish's late summer or early fall tour with a brand new venue–not just new to Phish fans but new to the world–the Coca Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham, Alabama.Today's guest to give us the inside scoop on the amphitheater is none other than the co-host of the Phish Phry Podcast and Alabama native, Bobby Shirley. Bobby and his son Oliver were on Attendance Bias about two years ago to tell about their experience at the Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville, Alabama where Bobby took Oliver to his first show and they were lucky enough to meet Trey before the show started. Bobby returns today to review Phish's long history in the Birmingham area, diving into their two appearances in 1994, and their several performances at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater over the next 20-plus years. More than that, the Coca-Cola Amphitheater just opened at the time that Bobby and I spoke, so for all of you listeners who are planning to catch Phish at in Birmingham, we've got good news: this seems like the perfect place for a mid-September two night stand in the south.Find the next great song for your playlists.Music news, reviews and interviews to bring you closer to your favourite artists.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
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Dean Karayanis of the New York Sun and the Rush Limbaugh Show sits in for Derek. Topics include Israel disproving the notion that killing terrorists "just creates more terrorists" by wiping out the Hamas leadership and the "lazy" Germans turning against Coca-Cola because they don't like the nation that protects them. The partisans who inject race into everything Charlotte murder is suddenly decide race shouldn't be talked about in the Charlotte murder. Plus, CNN reports gossip about a discussion between Secretary of the Treasury Bessent in a "MAGA nightclub" and tries to turn it into a scandal.
Today on Let There Be Talk, the incredible Paul Janeway of St. Paul and the Broken Bones makes his return to the show! Paul's one of the greatest modern soul singers out there, and his band has been tearing up stages around the world with their electrifying live shows. In this conversation, we dig into the journey of the band, the highs and lows of touring, the art of songwriting, and what it takes to keep pushing forward in the music business. Paul and I also dig into their new Self Titled record that will be released Oct 10th but you can hear the new single Sushi and Coca-Cola right now on all the streaming Platforms. Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to check out my new Comedy Special 5836 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbeaApu4OP0 Join my Patreon and help support the show https://www.deandelray.com/patreon My tour dates can be found here - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates Thanks again my friends DDR