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In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Jake Barr welcome Keith Moore, CEO of AutoScheduler.ai, for a conversation on how agentic AI is transforming the supply chain—from automating warehouse orchestration to enabling real-time decision-making across complex networks. Together, they explore what agentic AI really means, how it differs from traditional AI applications, and why now is the time for supply chain leaders to take action. Keith shares how AutoScheduler is already delivering measurable impact for companies like PepsiCo and Frito-Lay, improving service levels and productivity without replacing existing systems like WMS or TMS.Jake offers firsthand insight into how these intelligent systems reduce operational volatility and eliminate the bullwhip effect across siloed processes. The discussion highlights the importance of data readiness, change management, and thoughtful pilot execution. Join us for a conversation that addresses many common AI misconceptions and outlines a pragmatic path forward. Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(04:50) Keith Moore's background and Autoscheduler.ai(07:54) Understanding AgTech AI supply chains(13:10) The role of AI Agents in supply chains(26:10) Smart interrogation and data flows(26:24) Adopting AI in supply chain(28:12) Calm from the chaos(31:29) Real-world use cases(34:12) Change management in AI implementation(41:29) The future of AI in supply chain(47:15) Getting started with Autoscheduler.aiAdditional Links & Resources:Connect with Keith Moore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithdmoore13/ Learn more about AutoScheduler.ai: https://autoscheduler.ai The Agentic AI Supply Chain White Paper: https://autoscheduler.ai/resource/the-agentic-supply-chain/ Connect with Scott Luton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/Connect with Jake Barr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-barr-3883501/ Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- Transforming Operations: Flowers Foods Unveils Its Digital Supply Chain Revolution: https://bit.ly/44b8GKdWEBINAR- Tariff Watch - Unpacking the Latest Updates: https://bit.ly/3FvL2zNWEBINAR- When to Walk Away from Warehouse AI - and When to Go All In: https://bit.ly/4dFgCYqWEBINAR- Real Stories: How Digital Planning Helped Australia's Leading Packaging...

Entrepreneurship is pressure, patience, and pain—and most people aren't built for it. Before becoming one of the world's top marketing experts, GaryVee worked at his family's liquor store until he was 34, growing the business from $4 million to $60 million in annual sales. He was playing the long game, even as he loaded up cases of Dom Pérignon in his friends' BMWs. Just nine years after founding VaynerMedia, he scaled it to over 800 employees, servicing clients like PepsiCo and GE. In this episode, GaryVee delivers a masterclass in day trading attention and social media marketing, sharing how to leverage interest graph algorithms in content strategy and modern advertising. In this episode, Hala and Gary will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (04:22) Why Most People Can't Be Entrepreneurs (10:51) Doing What You Love Without Burning Out (15:08) The Real Mental Health Cost of Entrepreneurship (21:01) How Gary Spots Digital Trends First (26:16) TikTokification and the Rise of Interest Graphs (35:14) The Power of Targeted Audience Cohorts  (39:29) Mastering Platforms and Pop Culture for Virality (42:31) Using Strategic Organic Content to Win (47:50) Why Storytelling Is Everything in Marketing (52:00) Why Small Brands Can Now Beat Big Companies Gary Vaynerchuk, famously known as "GaryVee," is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and CEO of VaynerMedia, a leading advertising agency. He is a pioneer in digital marketing and social media, known for his early adoption of platforms like YouTube and X (formerly Twitter). With over 44 million followers across various social media platforms, Gary is a prolific content creator and host of the top-rated marketing podcast The GaryVee Audio Experience. He's also a five-time New York Times bestselling author, and was named on the Fortune list of the Top 50 Influential people in the NFT industry. Sponsored By: Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING Mercury - Streamline your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at mercury.com/profiting  OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/profiting. Bilt - Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits by going to joinbilt.com/profiting. Airbnb - Find a co-host at airbnb.com/host Boulevard - Get 10% off your first year at joinblvd.com/profiting when you book a demo Resources Mentioned: Gary's Book, Day Trading Attention: bit.ly/DayTradingAttention  Gary's Podcast, The GaryVee Audio Experience: bit.ly/TGVAE-apple  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals       Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap  Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/  Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/  Social + Podcast Services - yapmedia.com   Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, Career, Leadership, Health, Growth mindset, SEO, E-commerce, LinkedIn, Instagram, Communication, Video Marketing, Social Proof, Marketing Trends, Influencers, Influencer Marketing, Marketing Tips, Online Marketing, Marketing podcast

Erin and Charissa talk to Jane Wakely, Executive Vice President, Chief Consumer and Marketing Officer and Chief Growth Officer of International Foods at PepsiCo live onstage from Cannes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Drop In CEO podcast Jay Schumann shares his expertise in corporate microbiology, food safety, and quality assurance. The conversation covers Jay's career journey, key leadership lessons, and the importance of being a lifelong learner. Jay emphasizes the value of humility, continuous learning, and investing in people, offering practical advice for both current and aspiring C-Suite leaders. The episode also highlights the significance of aligning with a company's values and the critical role of cultural understanding in achieving professional success. Episode Highlights: 05:31 Climbing the Corporate Ladder at PepsiCo 09:46 Insights on Leadership and People Management 23:53 Defining Lifelong Learning and Wisdom 25:48 Acquiring Knowledge Through Various Methods 29:28 The Role of Humility in Learning and Leadership 36:53 Finding Credible Sources of Information Jay Schuman is a seasoned senior leader in Corporate Food Safety and Microbiology with over 30 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Known for his high integrity and science-based, practical approach, Jay has led global teams and labs supporting new product innovation, risk mitigation, compliance, and quality assurance for major CPG brands. He excels at designing and implementing microbial food safety programs, harmonizing standards across regions, and fostering GFSI-compliant food safety cultures. A trusted people leader and strategic thinker, Jay is passionate about cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and building strong, values-driven teams that drive business results. Connect with Jay Schuman: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jay-schuman For more information about my services or if you just want to connect and have a chat, reach out at: https://dropinceo.com/contact/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're talking with health and nutrition expert Dr. Stuart Gillespie, author of a new book entitled Food Fight: from Plunder and Profit to People and Planet. Using decades of research and insight gathered from around the world, Dr. Gillespie wants to reimagine our global food system and plot a way forward to a sustainable, equitable, and healthy food future - one where our food system isn't making us sick. Certainly not the case now. Over the course of his career, Dr. Gillespie has worked with the UN Standing Committee on Nutrition in Geneva with UNICEF in India and with the International Food Policy Research Institute, known as IFPRI, where he's led initiatives tackling the double burden of malnutrition and agriculture and health research. He holds a PhD in human nutrition from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Interview Summary So, you've really had a global view of the agriculture system, and this is captured in your book. And to give some context to our listeners, in your book, you describe the history of the global food system, how it's evolved into this system, sort of warped, if you will, into a mechanism that creates harm and it destroys more than it produces. That's a pretty bold statement. That it destroys more than it produces, given how much the agriculture around the world does produce. Tell us a bit more if you would. Yes, that statement actually emerged from recent work by the Food Systems Economic Commission. And they costed out the damage or the downstream harms generated by the global food system at around $15 trillion per year, which is 12% of GDP. And that manifests in various ways. Health harms or chronic disease. It also manifests in terms of climate crisis and risks and environmental harms, but also. Poverty of food system workers at the front line, if you like. And it's largely because we have a system that's anachronistic. It's a system that was built in a different time, in a different century for a different purpose. It was really started to come together after the second World War. To mass produce cheap calories to prevent famine, but also through the Green Revolution, as that was picking up with the overproduction of staples to use that strategically through food aid to buffer the West to certain extent from the spread of communism. And over time and over the last 50 years of neoliberal policies we've got a situation where food is less and less viewed as a human right, or a basic need. It's seen as a commodity and the system has become increasingly financialized. And there's a lot of evidence captured by a handful of transnationals, different ones at different points in the system from production to consumption. But in each case, they wield huge amounts of power. And that manifests in various ways. We have, I think a system that's anachronistic The point about it, and the problem we have, is that it's a system revolves around maximizing profit and the most profitable foods and products of those, which are actually the least healthy for us as individuals. And it's not a system that's designed to nourish us. It's a system designed to maximize profit. And we don't have a system that really aims to produce whole foods for people. We have a system that produces raw ingredients for industrial formulations to end up as ultra processed foods. We have a system that produces cattle feed and, and biofuels, and some whole foods. But it, you know, that it's so skewed now, and we see the evidence all around us that it manifests in all sorts of different ways. One in three people on the planet in some way malnourished. We have around 12 million adult deaths a year due to diet related chronic disease. And I followed that from colonial times that, that evolution and the way it operates and the way it moves across the world. And what is especially frightening, I think, is the speed at which this so-called nutrition transition or dietary transition is happening in lower income or middle income countries. We saw this happening over in the US and we saw it happening in the UK where I am. And then in Latin America, and then more Southeast Asia, then South Asia. Now, very much so in Sub-Saharan Africa where there is no regulation really, apart from perhaps South Africa. So that's long answer to your intro question. Let's dive into a couple of things that you brought up. First, the Green Revolution. So that's a term that many of our listeners will know and they'll understand what the Green Revolution is, but not everybody. Would you explain what that was and how it's had these effects throughout the food systems around the world? Yes, I mean around the, let's see, about 1950s, Norman Borlag, who was a crop breeder and his colleagues in Mexico discovered through crop breeding trials, a high yielding dwarf variety. But over time and working with different partners, including well in India as well, with the Swaminathan Foundation. And Swaminathan, for example, managed to perfect these new strains. High yielding varieties that doubled yields for a given acreage of land in terms of staples. And over time, this started to work with rice, with wheat, maize and corn. Very dependent on fertilizers, very dependent on pesticides, herbicides, which we now realize had significant downstream effects in terms of environmental harms. But also, diminishing returns in as much as, you know, that went through its trajectory in terms of maximizing productivity. So, all the Malthusian predictions of population growth out running our ability to feed the planet were shown to not to be true. But it also generated inequity that the richest farmers got very rich, very quickly, the poorer farmers got slightly richer, but that there was this large gap. So, inequity was never really properly dealt with through the Green Revolution in its early days. And that overproduction and the various institutions that were set in place, the manner in which governments backed off any form of regulation for overproduction. They continued to subsidize over production with these very large subsidies upstream, meant that we are in the situation we are now with regard to different products are being used to deal with that excess over production. So, that idea of using petroleum-based inputs to create the foods in the first place. And the large production of single crops has a lot to do with that Green Revolution that goes way back to the 1950s. It's interesting to see what it's become today. It's sort of that original vision multiplied by a billion. And boy, it really does continue to have impacts. You know, it probably was the forerunner to genetically modified foods as well, which I'd like to ask you about in a little bit. But before I do that, you said that much of the world's food supply is governed by a pretty small number of players. So who are these players? If you look at the downstream retail side, you have Nestle, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, General Mills, Unilever. Collectively around 70% of retail is governed by those companies. If you look upstream in terms of agricultural and agribusiness, you have Cargill, ADM, Louis Dreyfus, and Bunge. These change to a certain extent. What doesn't change very much are the numbers involved that are very, very small and that the size of these corporations is so large that they have immense power. And, so those are the companies that we could talk about what that power looks like and why it's problematic. But the other side of it's here where I am in the UK, we have a similar thing playing out with regard to store bought. Food or products, supermarkets that control 80% as Tesco in the UK, Asta, Sainsbury's, and Morrisons just control. You have Walmart, you have others, and that gives them immense power to drive down the costs that they will pay to producers and also potentially increase the cost that they charge as prices of the products that are sold in these supermarkets. So that profit markup, profit margins are in increased in their favor. They can also move around their tax liabilities around the world because they're transnational. And that's just the economic market and financial side on top of that. And as you know, there's a whole raft of political ways in which they use this power to infiltrate policy, influence policy through what I've called in Chapter 13, the Dark Arts of Policy Interference. Your previous speaker, Murray Carpenter, talked about that with regard to Coca-Cola and that was a very, yeah, great example. But there are many others. In many ways these companies have been brilliant at adapting to the regulatory landscape, to the financial incentives, to the way the agriculture system has become warped. I mean, in some ways they've done the warping, but in a lot of ways, they're adapting to the conditions that allow warping to occur. And because they've invested so heavily, like in manufacturing plants to make high fructose corn syrup or to make biofuels or things like that. It'd be pretty hard for them to undo things, and that's why they lobby so strongly in favor of keeping the status quo. Let me ask you about the issue of power because you write about this in a very compelling way. And you talk about power imbalances in the food system. What does that look like in your mind, and why is it such a big part of the problem? Well, yes. And power manifests in different ways. It operates sometimes covertly, sometimes overtly. It manifests at different levels from, you know, grassroots level, right up to national and international in terms of international trade. But what I've described is the way markets are captured or hyper concentrated. That power that comes with these companies operating almost like a cartel, can be used to affect political or to dampen down, block governments from regulating them through what I call a five deadly Ds: dispute or dispute or doubt, distort, distract, disguise, and dodge. And you've written very well Kelly, with I think Kenneth Warner about the links between big food and big tobacco and the playbook and the realization on the part of Big Tobacco back in the '50s, I think, that they couldn't compete with the emerging evidence of the harms of smoking. They had to secure the science. And that involved effectively buying research or paying for researchers to generate a raft of study shown that smoking wasn't a big deal or problem. And also, public relations committees, et cetera, et cetera. And we see the same happening with big food. Conflicts of interest is a big deal. It needs to be avoided. It can't be managed. And I think a lot of people think it is just a question of disclosure. Disclosure is never enough of conflict of interest, almost never enough. We have, in the UK, we have nine regulatory bodies. Every one of them has been significantly infiltrated by big food, including the most recent one, which has just been designated to help develop a national food stretch in the UK. We've had a new government here and we thought things were changing, beginning to wonder now because big food is on that board or on that committee. And it shouldn't be, you know. It shouldn't be anywhere near the policy table anyway. That's so it's one side is conflict of interest. Distraction: I talk about corporate social responsibility initiatives and the way that they're designed to distract. On the one hand, if you think of a person on a left hand is doing these wonderful small-scale projects, which are high visibility and they're doing good. In and off themselves they're doing good. But they're small scale. Whereas the right hand is a core business, which is generating harm at a much larger scale. And the left hand is designed to distract you from the right hand. So that distraction, those sort of corporate CSR initiatives are a big part of the problem. And then 'Disguise' is, as you know, with the various trade associations and front groups, which acted almost like Trojan horses, in many ways. Because the big food companies are paying up as members of these committees, but they don't get on the program of these international conferences. But the front groups do and the front groups act on in their interests. So that's former disguise or camouflage. The World Business Council on Sustainable Development is in the last few years, has been very active in the space. And they have Philip Morris on there as members, McDonald's and Nestle, Coke, everybody, you know. And they deliberately actually say It's all fine. That we have an open door, which I, I just can't. I don't buy it. And there are others. So, you know, I think these can be really problematic. The other thing I should mention about power and as what we've learned more about, if you go even upstream from the big food companies, and you look at the hedge funds and the asset management firms like Vanguard, state Capital, BlackRock, and the way they've been buying up shares of big food companies and blocking any moves in annual general meetings to increase or improve the healthiness of portfolios. Because they're so powerful in terms of the number of shares they hold to maximize profit for pension funds. So, we started to see the pressure that is being put on big food upstream by the nature of the system, that being financialized, even beyond the companies themselves, you know? You were mentioning that these companies, either directly themselves or through their front organizations or the trade association block important things that might be done in agriculture. Can you think of an example of that? Yes, well actually I did, with some colleagues here in the UK, the Food Foundation, an investigation into corporate lobbying during the previous conservative government. And basically, in the five years after the pandemic, we logged around 1,400 meetings between government ministers and big food. Then we looked at the public interest NGOs and the number of meetings they had over that same period, and it was 35, so it was a 40-fold difference. Oh goodness. Which I was actually surprised because I thought they didn't have to do much because the Tory government was never going to really regulate them anyway. And you look in the register, there is meant to be transparency. There are rules about disclosure of what these lobbying meetings were meant to be for, with whom, for what purpose, what outcome. That's just simply not followed. You get these crazy things being written into the those logs like, 'oh, we had a meeting to discuss business, and that's it.' And we know that at least what happened in the UK, which I'm more familiar with. We had a situation where constantly any small piecemeal attempt to regulate, for example, having a watershed at 9:00 PM so that kids could not see junk food advertised on their screens before 9:00 PM. That simple regulation was delayed, delayed. So, delay is actually another D you know. It is part of it. And that's an example of that. That's a really good example. And you've reminded me of an example where Marian Nestle and I wrote an op-ed piece in the New York Times, many years ago, on an effort by the WHO, the World Health Organization to establish a quite reasonable guideline for how much added sugar people should have in their diet. And the sugar industry stepped in in the biggest way possible. And there was a congressional caucus on sugar or something like that in our US Congress and the sugar industry and the other players in the food industry started interacting with them. They put big pressure on the highest levels of the US government to pressure the WHO away from this really quite moderate reasonable sugar standard. And the US ultimately threatened the World Health Organization with taking away its funding just on one thing - sugar. Now, thankfully the WHO didn't back down and ultimately came out with some pretty good guidelines on sugar that have been even stronger over the years. But it was pretty disgraceful. That's in the book that, that story is in the book. I think it was 2004 with the strategy on diet, physical activity. And Tommy Thompson was a health secretary and there were all sorts of shenanigans and stories around that. Yes, that is a very powerful example. It was a crazy power play and disgraceful how our government acted and how the companies acted and all the sort of deceitful ways they did things. And of course, that's happened a million times. And you gave the example of all the discussions in the UK between the food industry and the government people. So, let's get on to something more positive. What can be done? You can see these massive corporate influences, revolving doors in government, a lot of things that would argue for keeping the status quo. So how in the world do you turn things around? Yeah, good question. I really believe, I've talked about a lot of people. I've looked a lot of the evidence. I really believe that we need a systemic sort of structural change and understanding that's not going to happen overnight. But ultimately, I think there's a role for a government, citizens civil society, media, academics, food industry, obviously. And again, it's different between the UK and US and elsewhere in terms of the ability and the potential for change. But governments have to step in and govern. They have to set the guardrails and the parameters. And I talk in the book about four key INs. So, the first one is institutions in which, for example, there's a power to procure healthy food for schools, for hospitals, clinics that is being underutilized. And there's some great stories of individuals. One woman from Kenya who did this on her own and managed to get the government to back it and to scale it up, which is an incredible story. That's institutions. The second IN is incentives, and that's whereby sugar taxes, or even potentially junk food taxes as they have in Columbia now. And reforming the upstream subsidies on production is basically downregulating the harmful side, if you like, of the food system, but also using the potential tax dividend from that side to upregulate benefits via subsidies for low-income families. Rebalancing the system. That's the incentive side. The other side is information, and that involves labeling, maybe following the examples from Latin America with regard to black octagons in Chile and Mexico and Brazil. And dietary guidelines not being conflicted, in terms of conflicts of interest. And actually, that's the fourth IN: interests. So ridding government advisory bodies, guideline committees, of conflicts of interests. Cleaning up lobbying. Great examples in a way that can be done are from Canada and Ireland that we found. That's government. Citizens, and civil society, they can be involved in various ways exposing, opposing malpractice if you like, or harmful action on the part of industry or whoever else, or the non-action on the part of the government. Informing, advocating, building social movements. Lots I think can be learned through activist group in other domains or in other disciplines like HIV, climate. I think we need to make those connections much more. Media. I mean, the other thought is that the media have great, I mean in this country at least, you know, politicians tend to follow the media, or they're frightened of the media. And if the media turned and started doing deep dive stories of corporate shenanigans and you know, stuff that is under the radar, that would make a difference, I think. And then ultimately, I think then our industry starts to respond to different signals or should do or would do. So that in innovation is not just purely technological aimed at maximizing profit. It may be actually social. We need social innovation as well. There's a handful of things. But ultimately, I actually don't think the food system is broken because it is doing the wrong thing for the wrong reason. I think we need to change the system, and I'll say that will take time. It needs a real transformation. One, one last thing to say about that word transformation. Where in meetings I've been in over the last 10 years, so many people invoke food system transformation when they're not really talking about it. They're just talking about tweaking the margins or small, piecemeal ad hoc changes or interventions when we need to kind of press all the buttons or pull all the levers to get the kind of change that we need. And again, as I say, it was going to take some time, but we have to start moving that direction. Do you think there's reason to be hopeful and are there success stories you can point to, to make us feel a little bit better? Yeah, and I like that word, hope. I've just been reading a lot of essays from, actually, Rebecca Solnit has been writing a lot about hope as a warrior emotion. Radical hope, which it's different to optimism. Optimism went, oh, you know, things probably will be okay, but hope you make it. It's like a springboard for action. So I, yes, I'm hopeful and I think there are plenty of examples. Actually, a lot of examples from Latin America of things changing, and I think that's because they've been hit so fast, so hard. And I write in the book about what's happened in the US and UK it's happened over a period of, I don't know, 50, 60 years. But what's happened and is happening in Latin America has happened in just like 15 years. You know, it's so rapid that they've had to respond fast or get their act together quickly. And that's an interesting breed of activist scholars. You know, I think there's an interesting group, and again, if we connect across national boundaries across the world, we can learn a lot from that. There are great success stories coming out Chile from the past that we've seen what's happening in Mexico. Mexico was in a terrible situation after Vicente Fox came in, in the early 2000s when he brought all his Coca-Cola pals in, you know, the classic revolving door. And Mexico's obesity and diabetes went off to scale very quickly. But they're the first country with the sugar tax in 2014. And you see the pressure that was used to build the momentum behind that. Chile, Guido Girardi and the Black Octagon labels with other interventions. Rarely is it just one thing. It has to be a comprehensive across the board as far as possible. So, in Brazil, I think we will see things happening more in, in Thailand and Southeast Asia. We see things beginning to happen in India, South Africa. The obesity in Ghana, for example, changed so rapidly. There are some good people working in Ghana. So, you know, I think a good part of this is actually documenting those kind of stories as, and when they happen and publicizing them, you know. The way you portrayed the concept of hope, I think is a really good one. And when I asked you for some examples of success, what I was expecting you, you might say, well, there was this program and this part of a one country in Africa where they did something. But you're talking about entire countries making changes like Chile and Brazil and Mexico. That makes me very hopeful about the future when you get governments casting aside the influence of industry. At least long enough to enact some of these things that are definitely not in the best interest of industry, these traditional food companies. And that's all, I think, a very positive sign about big scale change. And hopefully what happens in these countries will become contagious in other countries will adopt them and then, you know, eventually they'll find their way to countries like yours and mine. Yes, I agree. That's how I see it. I used to do a lot of work on single, small interventions and do their work do they not work in this small environment. The problem we have is large scale, so we have to be large scale as well. BIO Dr. Stuart Gillespie has been fighting to transform our broken food system for the past 40 years. Stuart is a Non-Resident Senior Fellow in Nutrition, Diets and Health at theInternational Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). He has been at the helm of the IFPRI's Regional Network on AIDs, Livelihoods and Food Security, has led the flagship Agriculture for Nutrition and Health research program, was director of the Transform Nutrition program, and founded the Stories of Change initiative, amongst a host of other interventions into public food policy. His work – the ‘food fight' he has been waging – has driven change across all frontiers, from the grassroots (mothers in markets, village revolutionaries) to the political (corporate behemoths, governance). He holds a PhD in Human Nutrition from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. 

Você sabe o que é e como aplicar o pensamento crítico e o pensamento analítico para a solução e mitigação de problemas? É sobre isso que você vai ouvir no episódio de hoje, que trouxe como convidada Joyce Rovaris, que é Gerente de Controladoria Senior aqui na PepsiCo, para falar sobre como esses pensamentos são colocados em prática aqui dentro da companhia.Confira um episódio cheio de dicas e exemplos que vão te inspirar e contribuir para o desenvolvimento dos seus projetos profissionais por meio da solução de problemas e superação de desafios, levando ao sucesso de iniciativas e estratégias. Vem dar um play na sua carreira com a gente e aproveite!Confira o episódio de hoje e não se esqueça de conferir também nossas vagas abertas. Faça parte do nosso time:PepsiCo Jobs: https://www.pepsicojobs.com/main/Infojobs: https://www.infojobs.com.br/pepsico-do-brasil-ltda/vagas #podcast #impactoilimitado   *Acesse a transcrição desse episódio*Apresentação:Barbara VianaResponsável pela área de Talent Management na PepsiCoPerfil no Linkedin  Convidado:Joyce RovarisLíder de Field Control Vendas - ControladoriaPerfil no LinkedIn  Destaques do episódio 00:00 - Introdução do episódio 00:50 – Apresentação da convidada01:28 – Jornada de desenvolvimento profissional03:24 - Dia a dia de Field Control para vendas04:51 - Pensamento crítico e analítico06:56 - Storytelling como complemente à análise crítica08:39 - Causa raíz e mitigação de problemas12:35 - Apoiando o time enquanto liderança16:47 - Skills necessárias para liderança19:28 - Estimulando habilidade críticas e analíticas21:12 – Sabor do Conhecimento46:07 – EncerramentoFoi citado nesse episódioWhy-why analysisLivro - Pense de novoLivro - Comece pelo porquêLivro - Apaixone-se pelo problema, não pela soluçãoLivro - Storytelling com dadosGuia de Carreira - ExameDicas, dúvidas e sugestões, envie um e-mail para pepcast@pepsico.comNossos links·       Trabalhe conosco: pepsicojobs.com·       Infojobs (para vagas peracionais): https://www.infojobs.com.br/pepsico-do-brasil-ltda/vagas·       Nosso site: pepsico.com.br·       Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/pepsico·       Twitter: @PepsiCoBrasil·       Instagram: @pepsicojobs·       Facebook: @PepsiCoBrasil

Send us a textSarah Mastrorocco is Vice President and General Manager of Health at Instacart ( https://www.instacart.com/company/health ), the leading grocery technology company in North America, partnering with more than 1,800 retailers, covering nearly 100,000 stores, and serving over 7,000 consumer packaged goods brands.An innovative leader with extensive expertise in business development and strategy, Sarah spearheaded the creation of Instacart Health and continues to oversee the initiative designed to support consumers, businesses, and nonprofits across three key areas: increasing nutrition security, inspiring healthier choices, and scaling food and nutrition programs within healthcare. In her role, she is focused on expanding consumer health tools and empowering organizations with technology to help improve access to nutritious food and nutrition education. A longtime Instacart veteran, Sarah has played an integral role at the company since joining as the first member of the company's business development team in 2014. During her tenure, she has held various leadership positions across business development and operations including building relationships with North America's largest retailers, leading Instacart's catalog, developing strategic partnerships, and scaling new businesses.Previous to Instacart, Sarah held roles in other CPG companies, including at PepsiCo, in strategy, business innovation, and mergers and acquisitions, as well as at Hershey's and in the consulting segment.Sarah has an MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management and a BS from the McIntire School of Commerce, at University of Virginia.#SarahMastrorocco #Instacart #Health #NutritionSecurity #FoodDesert #SupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram #MaternalHealth #MaternalOutcomes #FoodAsMedicine #HealthyLabel #Access #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #HealthOutcomes#ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #ViralPodcast #STEM #Innovation #Technology #Science #ResearchSupport the show

Com uma conversa leve e super inspiradora sobre carreira, liderança, superação e pertencimento, a Gisely Araújo, gerente de Vendas na PepsiCo em Maceió, tornou o episódio de hoje do PEPcast especialmente emocionante, com uma história cheia de garra e determinação.Ao longo da conversa, ela compartilhou sua trajetória profissional desde o início até chegar ao cargo de gerente, destacando seus principais desafios, aprendizados e a importância do autoconhecimento, do planejamento e do networking para alcançar o tão buscando crescimento profissional. Dê o play e confira o episódio de hoje! Não se esqueça de conferir também nossas vagas abertas. Faça parte do nosso time:PepsiCo Jobs: https://www.pepsicojobs.com/main/Infojobs: https://www.infojobs.com.br/pepsico-do-brasil-ltda/vagas#podcast #impactoilimitado #PepsiCoProud*Acesse a transcrição desse episódio*Apresentação:Barbara VianaResponsável pela área de Talent Management na PepsiCoPerfil no LinkedinConvidada:Gisely Araújo Gerente de Vendas da PepsiCo em Maceió Perfil no LinkedInDestaques do episódio 00:00- Introdução do episódio 00:46 – Apresentação da convidada01:31 – O início de carreira05:38 – Definições e objetivos profissionais07:17 – Superando os desafios e entendendo feedbacks11:19 – Dinamismo do dia a dia de liderança13:11 – Conexão como estratégia de engajamento15:12 – Lidando com desafios dentro de um time17:21 – Dicas para trilhar a carreira de vendas18:47 – Sabor do Conhecimento23:35 – EncerramentoDicas, dúvidas e sugestões, envie um e-mail para pepcast@pepsico.comNossos linksTrabalhe conosco: pepsicojobs.comInfojobs (para vagas peracionais): https://www.infojobs.com.br/pepsico-do-brasil-ltda/vagasNosso site: pepsico.com.brLinkedin: linkedin.com/company/pepsicoTwitter: @PepsiCoBrasilInstagram: @pepsicojobsFacebook: @PepsiCoBrasil

Tara dives into two explosive stories: the hidden dangers of America's food supply and the truth behind Iran's nuclear program. She exposes how U.S. food giants like Kraft Heinz and PepsiCo continue to use banned dyes and chemicals—illegal in Europe and Canada—while delaying their removal in the U.S. until after the 2026–2027 elections, possibly banking on a Democrat victory to reverse course. Meanwhile, she breaks down conflicting reports on the success of recent strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, highlighting CNN's shifting narratives and claims that the Biden administration is downplaying Trump-era military achievements. With expert analysis, political insight, and warnings about China's growing role, this segment ties together food safety, global conflict, and government deception.

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On her first day as CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi fired her general counsel. Then rehired him before dinner. It wasn't a stunt. It was a signal.  She ran a $200 billion empire the same way she ran her life: with surgical precision, uncompromising standards, and an allergy to corporate theater. But here's what separates this conversation from every other CEO interview: she tells you what her massive ambition cost her and her family. What it means to carry the hopes of millions who look like you. What happens when a strategy you bet your career on starts to crumble. She reveals her private system for tracking 400 rising stars inside of a corporate giant and the advice Steve Jobs gave her that changed everything.  If you've ever felt the pull between ambition and identity, this one's for you. Indra doesn't just talk about power. She shows what it costs.  Approximate timestamps: Subject to variation due to dynamically inserted ads: （03:53）Growing Up In India （11:07） Lessons From Working In Consulting （21:36） Being Direct As A Leader / Delivering A Message That Gets Heard （24:14） Developing Talent （26:42）How To Minimize Office Politics （32:56）Prioritizing Work / Finding Balance （37:30）Turnover After A CEO Change （42:10） CEO Vs Board Member （46:22）Implementable Change In A Company （48:17） Removing Friction Instead Of Using Force （48:34）How To Be A Good Board Member （49:47）Lessons From Amazon （51:36） Leading Through Crisis （55:18） Dealing With Activist Investors （59:13） Women As CEOS / Biases In The Workplace （01:00:42) Equality of Opportunity / How To Hire The Best （01:03:50）Bias In Performance Reviews （01:05:27）Almost Quitting PepsiCo （01:07:05）What I Learned From Steve Jobs （01:11:51）Lessons From Costco And Walmart （01:20:00）Secrets to PepsiCo Merchandising （01:21:01）Outsourcing Bottlers At PepsiCo Then Reversing The Decision （01:22:16）Making Decisions At A Multi-Billion Dollar Company （01:23:56）Lessons From Acquisitions （01:27:09) Traits Of A High Performing Employee （01:29:01） Remote Work Vs In Office Thanks to our sponsors for supporting this episode: NORDVPN: To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan go to ⁠⁠⁠nordvpn.com/KNOWLEDGEPROJECT⁠⁠. Our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord's 30 day money-back guarantee! MINT MOBILE: Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at MINTMOBILE.COM/KNOWLEDGEPROJECT. MOMENTOUS: Head to ⁠www.livemomentous.com⁠ and use code KNOWLEDGEPROJECT for 35% off your first subscription. Newsletter - The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it's completely free. Learn more and sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Upgrade — If you want to hear my thoughts and reflections at the end of the episode, join our membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get your own private feed. Watch on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@tkppodcast

2025 is an era of transformation for Global Business Services. Whether it's operating model transformation, process transformation, or digital transformation, expectations are high. We expect these initiatives to dramatically reduce operating costs, improve cross-functional alignment, and increase customer loyalty.   However, more often than not, these transformations fail - and one of the primary reasons is the experience. While technology may be in place, the actual work - how it flows across teams and systems - remains fragmented.   With that in mind, SSON invited experience and transformation expert Christophe Martel, CEO of FOUNT Global, to talk about what's missing - and what needs to change.   FOUNT believes “The future of work is flow.” Their platform surfaces friction in how work gets done, using input from employees to help organizations break down silos, remove hidden blockers, and improve productivity across complex environments.  

Take the free assessment at https://precisionselling.scoreapp.com/ to see how you or your team stack up in influencing skills.Summary Keywords#PrecisionSelling, #EnterpriseExcellence, #SalesLeadership, #InfluenceWithImpact, #CoachingCulture, #CustomerSuccess, #LeadershipDevelopment, #SalesExecution, #B2BSales, #CapabilityBuilding, #PepsiCo, #ExpressionForGrowth, #BradJeavons, #SalesPodcastIntroductionWelcome to Episode 198 of the Enterprise Excellence Podcast – the final episode in our 3-part Precision Selling series. In this episode, Suzanne Wooley (PepsiCo) and Steven Edney (Expression for Growth) return to share powerful insights on how to gain agreement, lead the sale forward, and the role of leadership in building lasting capability. From handling objections and locking in commitments, to coaching and culture – this episode dives deep into what it takes to influence with impact and create long-term customer value.Episode Links:YouTube: https://youtu.be/tApLGwrRp0IEnterprise Excellence Academy: Contacts✔ Suzanne Woolley — Sales Capability Manager, PepsiCo Australia (You may reach out via LinkedIn or PepsiCo Australia's main site.)✔ Steven Edney — Managing Director & Co-owner, Expression for Growth (Connect via expressionforgrowth.com or LinkedIn.)✔ Brad Jeavons — Host, Enterprise Excellence Podcast

Welcome to episode 33 of the Designing with Love podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Naveen Krishnan, an expert in the AI technology and cloud computing field. What does the future of work look like when AI becomes your daily assistant? Microsoft AI Solutions Architect Naveen Krishnan offers a compelling glimpse into this reality, sharing how artificial intelligence already handles 30-40% of his daily tasks—and why that percentage will likely reach 70-80% soon.Naveen's 16-year journey from electronics engineering in India to his current specialized AI role at Microsoft provides valuable context for understanding how rapidly technology careers can evolve. After working with global companies like PepsiCo, JP Morgan Chase, and Capital One, he joined Microsoft in 2021, initially as a Cloud Architect before diving deep into artificial intelligence. His passion for continuous learning—encapsulated in his philosophy that "what I know is just 1% and what I don't know is 99%"—has driven him to write technical blogs, develop AI applications, and even author a comprehensive 350-page book on AI fundamentals and applications.For instructional designers and educators, Naveen offers practical advice: experiment with AI tools across all aspects of your work now, while the technology is still evolving. He encourages approaching repetitive or time-consuming tasks with the question: "Is there an AI tool that could help me do this more efficiently?" This mindset, combined with staying current on industry developments, positions professionals to thrive in an increasingly AI-enhanced workplace.

 Faisal Hoque is the founder of SHADOKA and NextChapter andserves as a transformation and innovation partner for CACI, an $8billion company focused on U.S. national security. He is a #1 WallStreet Journal bestselling author with ten award-winning books tohis name. His new book, TRANSCEND: Unlocking Humanity in theAge of AI, was named a ‘must read' by the Next Big Idea Club andselected as a Financial Times business book of the month. Itbecame an instant bestseller—across multiple categories—onthe USA Today (#1 in Computers, #1 in Philosophy, #3 in Business & Economics, #5 in AllNon-Fiction), Los Angeles Times (#7 in All Non-Fiction), and Publishers Weekly lists.For thirty years, he has been developing commercial business and technology systems,and enabling leadership teams at MasterCard, American Express, GE, Home Depot, FrenchSocial Security Services, US Department of Defense (DoD), US Department of HomelandSecurity (DHS), PepsiCo, IBM, Chase, and others with sustainable growth. Today, Faisal is ahighly sought-after innovation and transformation (digital/AI, business, organization)partner for both public and private sector organizations, and recognized as one of theworld's leading management thinkers and technologists.As a founder and CEO of multiple companies, he is a three-time winner of the DeloitteTechnology Fast 50™ and Fast 500™ awards. Faisal is a contributor at the MIT's IDEAS SocialInnovation program, Thinkers50, and the Swiss business school IMD. His work hasappeared in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, MIT SloanManagement Review, The Financial Times, Psychology Today, BIG Think, BusinessInsider, Fortune, Inc., Kiplinger, Yahoo Finance, Fox, ABC, CBS, and others.Faisal's work and life are profoundly influenced by a distinctive fusion of Easternphilosophy and American entrepreneurial spirit. He frequently speaks at internationalconferences, business schools, corporate gatherings, and business summits. Inspired bypersonal experiences, Faisal is a passionate advocate for cancer research, raisingawareness and supporting research efforts to combat the disease.

Christina Westley is an NYC professional with an extensive career in Influencer Marketing. As former Head of Influencer at PepsiCo and graduate of The Wharton School, Christina has brought a strong business acumen to the emerging industry. In addition to her professional experience, Christina's own background as a Black woman in the space has formed an inspiring advocacy for influencer diversity.Starting 2023, Christina developed Social Feed as an online resource that would expose her large network of marketers across several companies to “the latest in influencer diversity.” In 2024 she added on the experiential arm, Social Setting to allow Black influencers to build personal relationships with brand leads via curated experiences.Now in 2025, she has launched into independent ventures full-time, adding on Social Consult, where she collaborates fractionally behind the scenes to support enterprise & startup clients on influencer marketing.

Today is Juneteenth! Can Nancy name all 11 federal holidays? I-40 near the TN/NC state line is closed in both directions again. A flash flood hit last night and caused a large mudslide. Pepsi Co is discontinuing 14 of their drink flavors. Joey then tests Nancy on whether snacks he names are real or fake. Joey and his wife are using a new marriage app called Paired and it's making him slightly uncomfortable. Hot Tea: The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders are getting a 400% raise. Emily Ann Roberts wants to revive Joann Fabrics when she gets rich. A judge scolded a man for showing up to court in a shirt that said, “World’s Best Farter.” Elon Musk may build tunnels to connect the Nashville airport to downtown Nashville. Is Nancy’s son crying wolf or is she a bad mom? Lucky 7 A bride is upset that her husband used Chat GPT to write his wedding vows. Joey calls his wife to test it on her. Another Telephone Talent Show! A boy named Joey had a Trader Joe’s themed birthday party because he is obsessed with the store. Nancy's 86-year-old dad was age shaming people yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is Juneteenth! Can Nancy name all 11 federal holidays? I-40 near the TN/NC state line is closed in both directions again. A flash flood hit last night and caused a large mudslide. Pepsi Co is discontinuing 14 of their drink flavors. Joey then tests Nancy on whether snacks he names are real or fake. Joey and his wife are using a new marriage app called Paired and it's making him slightly uncomfortable. Hot Tea: The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders are getting a 400% raise. Emily Ann Roberts wants to revive Joann Fabrics when she gets rich. A judge scolded a man for showing up to court in a shirt that said, “World’s Best Farter.” Elon Musk may build tunnels to connect the Nashville airport to downtown Nashville. Is Nancy’s son crying wolf or is she a bad mom? Lucky 7 A bride is upset that her husband used Chat GPT to write his wedding vows. Joey calls his wife to test it on her. Another Telephone Talent Show! A boy named Joey had a Trader Joe’s themed birthday party because he is obsessed with the store. Nancy's 86-year-old dad was age shaming people yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Phyllis Dealy. She says - “If you're always thinking about, oh, I could have made that decision or I should have done that, you're gonna miss the moment. So how can you be present for what's possible in this moment? And by holding on to that, number one, you can really tap into joy. Because in this moment, we can all choose to be joyful, and we can embrace what is right in front of us. And we have found a lot of power and clarity in that practice.” Phyllis Dealy and Meaghan Benjamin are the co-founders of Reinvent the World and Studio Reinvent, where they guide executives and teams to communicate with purpose, clarity, and impact. Phyllis is a serial entrepreneur and creator of The Awareness Factor, having worked with clients like PepsiCo, FridaBaby, Aetna, and Susan G. Komen. Meaghan is an executive communication coach with advanced degrees in speech and hearing science and psychology. She helps leaders strengthen their influence and connection using science-backed tools like storytelling, brain coupling, and conscious listening. Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: You'll hear how saying yes to small opportunities can open unexpected doors toward your purpose. You'll get real talk on how ambition and the desire for more is perfectly okay, even when others think you've “made it.” You'll pick up practical advice on how to create new connections and stay curious, even when you're not sure what your next move should be. Connect with Phyllis and Meaghan at: https://studioreinvent.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/studio-reinvent/   Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast   Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com   Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!   This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for GenX Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz    

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Andrea Thomas has led at the highest level—Walmart, PepsiCo, and now as CEO of the University of Utah. In this episode, she sits down with Kassi and Surae to talk about the moment early in her career that shaped how she leads today. They dive into the power of mentorship, leading without ego, and what it really takes to show up for the people you serve. This conversation is full of insight from someone who's been in the room, made the calls, and stayed grounded through it all. Watch the full episode now on Youtube! Youtube Link  

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In this episode of Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski sits down with Bryan Eagle, founder of Glanris, to explore a groundbreaking innovation: carbon-neutral concrete made from rice hulls. Bryan shares how his team transforms agricultural waste into a pozzolanic biochar that can replace Portland cement—dramatically reducing the carbon footprint of concrete. They discuss challenges in scaling this technology, how regulations are driving adoption, and where sustainable building materials might gain the most traction globally. Bryan also highlights the circular potential of decentralized kilns that generate not just materials, but power and carbon credits. An inspiring look at how tech, agriculture, and architecture intersect to build a greener future.More About Bryan Eagle: Bryan is a serial entrepreneurial team member with multiple successful exits.  He co-founded Glanris in 2019 to help address climate change through the development of industrial scale biochar production.  Bryan lead the development of Glanris' biochar application development, including the patents on rice hull biochar in water filtration and work done in biochar in cement, inoculated soil amendments, and tire productions.  With BET, he helped design their rice hull kiln.  Prior to Glanris, Bryan ran his own consulting/investment company, Memphis Ventures. His primary focus was helping telecom/IoT companies, aviation related companies and supporting companies in the non-profit incubator/foundation he created in 1999, Emerge Memphis.   His experience with IoT systems began when he founded Skywire in 1993 to develop remote monitoring systems.  Skywire designed, developed and patented Coca-Cola's first intelligent vending platform that is still in use today on millions of machines worldwide.  Skywire also designed systems for PepsiCo, FedEx and Total Gas among others. He sold Skywire to Marconi Online Systems in 1998.  After Skywire his next start-up was Media4 which he helped sell to EchoStar in 1999.  Prior to Skywire, Eagle was a member of the executive management team of Cylix Communications Corporation, a specialized provider of satellite and fiber managed data networks.  Eagle was part of the team that led the management buyout of Cylix from GE.  After a successful turnaround of the business, Cylix was sold to France Telecom in 1993.  Prior to Cylix, Bryan was part of the launch of the Discovery Channel and one of the original shareholders. Eagle holds a BA from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Columbia University.  He also serves on several corporate, educational and community Boards of Directors.CONTACT:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanmeagleiii/ https://www.glanris.com/ Where To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpodhttps://twitter.com/Solera_Daylighthttps://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltdhttps://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd

SummaryIn this episode of the Pozcast, host Rhona Pierce speaks with Blair Bennett, Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition at PepsiCo. They discuss the evolving landscape of talent acquisition, the importance of employer branding, and how technology is reshaping recruitment processes. Blair shares insights from her career journey, emphasizing the significance of innovation, candidate experience, and internal mobility within organizations. The conversation also touches on leadership strategies and the value of taking risks in one's career.Takeaways- Blair Bennett leads the Global Talent Acquisition function at PepsiCo.- Her career transitioned from political consulting to executive search.- Innovation is a key pillar of PepsiCo's employer brand.- Candidate feedback is collected at multiple points in the hiring process.- PepsiCo emphasizes internal mobility and employee development.- Technology is leveraged to enhance recruitment processes.- Strategic thinking is essential for talent acquisition leaders.- Taking risks is crucial for career growth and success.- Leadership should encourage teams to take risks and learn from failures.- Finding specific mentors can be more beneficial than seeking many. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Talent Acquisition Innovations03:02 Blair Bennett's Journey in Talent Acquisition06:12 Leveraging Employer Brand at PepsiCo09:12 Enhancing Candidate Experience and Feedback11:57 Internal Mobility and Employee Development14:48 The Role of Technology in Talent Acquisition18:01 Leadership Insights and Career Advice      

Despite recent pushback against green policy, the EU is on track to score a major environmental win. The Zero100 team dives into what supply chain leaders and policymakers can learn from this success, and how companies are still fulfilling their sustainability pledges. Featuring: Principal Analysts Jenna Fink and Caroline Chumakov and Chief Research Officer Kevin O'Marah.Why we're not surprised by a European climate win (1:00)Key lessons for all following the EU's climate success (5:17)PepsiCo and Mars' win-win sustainability strategies revealed (6:53)Why green policy rollbacks shouldn't stall supply chain action (8:35)Getting practical with emissions reductions: Stories from Kimberly-Clark and ODP (13:34)Is the energy use of large language models a true environmental risk? (16:41)

Ralph welcomes Heidi Shierholz, president of the Economic Policy Institute, to break down the budget bill passing through Congress that is the largest transfer of wealth from the poor and working-class to the wealthy in United States history. Then, insurance expert, Robert Hunter returns to discuss the recent rise in auto insurance rates.Heidi Shierholz is the president of the Economic Policy Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that uses the power of its research on economic trends and on the impact of economic policies to advance reforms that serve working people, deliver racial justice, and guarantee gender equity. In 2021 she became the fourth president EPI has had since its founding in 1986.We've never seen a budget that so plainly takes from the poor to give to the rich… The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found that lower and lower middle-income people will actually lose out. They may get something of a tax break, but they lose benefits. So that on net, their after-tax income will be lower after this bill, while the rich just make out like bandits.Heidi Shierholz, President of the Economic Policy InstituteThe draconian cuts that we are seeing to the safety net are not big enough, because the tax increases are so huge that this bill also increases the deficit dramatically.Heidi ShierholzMany folks are calling this the MAGA Murder Bill. They're not wrong. People will die because of the cuts that we're seeing here.Heidi ShierholzRobert Hunter is the Director Emeritus of Insurance at the Consumer Federation of America. He has held many positions in the field, both public and private, including being the Commissioner of Insurance for the State of Texas being the President and Founder of the National Insurance Consumer Organization and served as United States Federal Insurance Administrator.Decide how much you need. Don't ask for more than you really need. And then once you have it, “I need this much for my car. I need this much if I hit somebody” and so on. And then you get that statistic, and you send it out to several companies and get quotes.Robert Hunter on buying auto insuranceThere isn't any program benefiting the American people that Trump is not cutting in order to turn the country over to the giant corporations and the super-rich. It's basically an overthrow of the government and an overthrow of the rule of law.Ralph NaderNews 6/6/251. On May 23rd, the Trump administration Department of Justice officially announced it had reached an agreement with Boeing to drop its criminal case against the airline manufacturer related to the 2018 and 2019 crashes that killed 346 people, NPR reports. The turnover at the federal government in recent years has prolonged this case; the first Trump administration reached a deferred prosecution agreement with Boeing in 2021, but prosecutors revived the criminal case under President Biden, and as NPR notes, “Boeing agreed last year to plead guilty to defrauding regulators, but a federal judge rejected that proposed plea deal.” Just before the deal was reached, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal penned a letter calling on the DOJ not to “allow [Boeing] to weasel its way out of accountability for its failed corporate culture, and for any illegal behavior that has resulted in deadly consequence,” but this was clearly ignored. Paul Cassell, a law professor at the University of Utah and former federal judge who, according to NPR, is representing the families of victims for free, said, “This kind of non-prosecution deal is unprecedented and obviously wrong for the deadliest corporate crime in U.S. history…My families will object and hope to convince the court to reject [the deal]."2. That same day, Trump signed a new executive order to “cut down on regulations and fast-track new licenses for [nuclear] reactors and power plants,” per Reuters. According to the wire service, “Shares of uranium mining companies Uranium Energy…Energy Fuels…and Centrus Energy…jumped between 19.6% and 24.2%” following this announcement. Sam Altman-backed nuclear startup Oklo gained 23.1%. The administration's new interest in the nuclear industry is spurred in part by increased demand for energy as, “power-hungry data centers dedicated to artificial intelligence and crypto miners plug into the grid.” The nuclear industry is also expected to retain many tax incentives stripped away from green energy initiatives in the so-called Big Beautiful Bill.3. In yet another instance of the Trump administration going soft on corporate greed, the Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission has dismissed their case against PepsiCo. As the AP explains, “The lawsuit…alleged that PepsiCo was giving unfair price advantages to Walmart at the expense of other vendors and consumers,” citing the 1936 Robinson-Patman Act, which bans companies from “using promotional incentive payments to favor large customers over smaller ones.” Current FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson called the case a “dubious partisan stunt,” in a press release. Former Chair Lina Khan however, called the dismissal “disturbing,” and wrote, “This lawsuit would've protected families from paying higher prices at the grocery store and stopped conduct that squeezes small businesses and communities across America. Dismissing it is a gift to giant retailers as they gear up to hike prices.”4. Instead of utilizing the federal regulatory apparatus to protect consumers and the public, the Trump administration instead continues to weaponize these institutions to target progressive groups. According to Axios, the FTC is “investigating…Media Matters over claims that it and other media advocacy groups coordinated advertising boycotts of Elon Musk's X.” As this report notes, “X [formerly Twitter] sued Media Matters for defamation in 2023 for a report it publicly released that showed ads on X running next to pro-Nazi content. X claimed the report contributed to an advertiser exodus.” While it seems unlikely the social media platform could prevail in such a suit, the suit has effectively cowed the advertising industry, with the World Federation of Advertisers dismantling their Global Alliance for Responsible Media just months after the suit was filed. Media Matters president Angelo Carusone is quoted saying, “The Trump administration has been defined by naming right-wing media figures to key posts and abusing the power of the federal government to bully political opponents and silence critics…that's exactly what's happening here…These threats won't work; we remain steadfast to our mission.”5. On Thursday, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cotez endorsed State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in his bid for Mayor of New York City, POLITICO reports. This endorsement came the morning after the first mayoral primary debate, a rollicking affair featuring nine candidates and including a testy exchange in which the moderators disregarded their own rules to press Mamdani to say whether he believed in “a Jewish state of Israel?” Mamdani responded that he believed Israel has a right to exist “as a state with equal rights.” This from the Times of Israel. In her endorsement, AOC wrote “Assemblymember Mamdani has demonstrated a real ability on the ground to put together a coalition of working-class New Yorkers that is strongest to lead the pack…In the final stretch of the race, we need to get very real about that.” Ocasio-Cortez said she would rank Adrienne Adams, Brad Lander, Scott Stringer and Zellnor Myrie in that order after Mamdani.6. Turning to Palestine itself, the Times of Israel reports notorious Biden State Department spokesman Matthew Miller admitted in an interview that, “It is without a doubt true that Israel has committed war crimes” in Gaza. While Miller stops short of accusing the Israeli government of pursuing “a policy of deliberately committing war crimes,” and repeats the tired canard that Hamas resisted ceasefire negotiations, he admits that the Biden administration “could have done [more] to pressure the Israeli government to agree to…[a] ceasefire.” Hopefully, Miller's admission will help crack the dam of silence and allow the truth to be told about this criminal military campaign.7. Even as Miller makes this admission, the merciless bombing of Palestinians continues. The Guardian reports “On Sunday, at least 31 Palestinians were killed after Israeli forces opened fire at the site of a food distribution centre in Rafah…On Monday, another three Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire at the same site…And on Tuesday, 27 people were killed after Israeli forces opened fire again, say Gaza officials.” This report continues, citing UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, who said on Tuesday that “Palestinians in Gaza now faced an impossible choice: ‘Die from starvation or risk being killed while trying to access the meagre food that is being made available.'” Türk added that by attacking civilians, Israel is committing yet more war crimes.8. Some high-profile activists are taking direct action to deliver food to Gaza. Democracy Now! reports 12 activists aboard The Madleen, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, have departed from the Italian port of Catania. This group includes Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, actor Liam Cunningham, and Rima Hassan, a French member of the European Parliament. Despite the previous ship being targeted by a drone attack, Thunberg is quoted saying “We deem the risk of silence and the risk of inaction to be so much more deadly than this mission.” Threats to the flotilla continue to pour in. South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham tweeted, “Hope Greta and her friends can swim!” In Israel itself, IDF spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin ominously stated “we will act accordingly," per FOX News.9. In more foreign policy news, Gareth Gore – a Washington Post reporter and author of Opus, an exposé of the shadowy Opus Dei sect within the Catholic Church – reports Pope Leo has given Opus Dei six months to “pass comprehensive reforms” and has told the group that if significant changes are not made by December, “necessary measures will be taken.” Gore further reports that in addition to the reforms, “[Pope] Leo has also demanded an investigation into abuse allegations…[including] human trafficking, enslavement…[and] physical and psychological abuse of members.” According to Gore, the reforms were first ordered by Pope Francis in 2022, but “Opus Dei dragged its feet – in the hope the pope would pass away first.” Upon his death, Pope Francis had been on the, “cusp of signing into canon law a huge reform of Opus Dei.” The Vatican was also moving to force a vote on a revised Opus Dei constitution, which was, “quietly cancelled” within hours of Francis' death. Perhaps most tellingly, Gore reports “The Vatican has privately reassured Opus Dei victims who have long campaigned for justice that they ‘won't be disappointed'”10. Finally, a political earthquake has occurred in South Korea. Listeners may remember the failed coup attempt by right-wing former President Yoon Suk Yeol, which culminated in his ouster and could ultimately lead to a sentence of life in prison or even death. Now, the country has elected a new president, Lee Jae-myung, by a margin of 49.4% to 41.2%. Lee, who leads Korea's Democratic People's Party, has “endured a barrage of criminal indictments and an assassination attempt,” since losing the last presidential election by a margin of less than 1 per cent, per the Financial Times. Lee is a former factory worker who campaigned in a bulletproof vest after surviving being knifed in the neck last year. The FT notes “Lee…grew up in poverty and suffered [a] permanent injury at the age of 13 when his arm was crushed in a machine at the baseball glove factory where he worked…in 2022 [he] declared his ambition to be a ‘successful Bernie Sanders'.” That said, he has pivoted to the center in his recent political messaging. Beyond the impact of Lee's election on the future of Korean democracy, his tenure is sure to set a new tone in Korea's relations with their neighbors including the US, the DPRK, China and Japan.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Nika has spent 25+ years studying decision-making, with 15 of those years in consumer insights. She has studied consumer decision-making for Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, PepsiCo, Anheuser-Busch, Oakley, Tillamook, General Mills, Expedia, Zillow, and many more - including startups that have barely been launched. She has taught Decision Science at the University of Washington, and her expertise in decision-making has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Time, Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, MarketQuest, Gizmodo, and more. Connect with Nika here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikakabiri/www.sparkconsumerinsights.comDon't forget to register for my FREE LinkedIn 101 workshop on June 9th from 12 - 1:30 pm EST here:https://networkacademy.kartra.com/page/LinkedIn101

Originally aired LIVE on Tuesday, June 3rdBREAKING NEWS: Subscribe to Finance Unfiltered Newsletter: https://app.slice-app.io/p/traders/tGOrEACVVwS0e3WhgPUb4o9v2sX2⸻Mike Arnold returns for his monthly deep-dive into technical analysis and market strategy. They break down the latest movements in the S&P 500, crude oil, and gold, while also discussing AI's growing role in investing, the psychology of trading, and media narratives that influence market sentiment.Key topics in this episode: • S&P market cycles, resistance levels, and potential pullbacks (with insights from Mike Arnold) • Crude oil volatility tied to Canadian wildfires and OPEC news • Gold's technical breakout and what it means for investors • Real-time trade updates and active investing strategies from the team's newsletter • In-depth stock analysis: Palantir, PepsiCo, AMD, Tesla, and more • Ethical investing: Navigating controversial stocks like Altria • Setting targets and managing risk in volatile trades • How AI and algorithms are transforming trading strategies • Emotional discipline and psychological traps in investingFollow along on social media: Twitter: https://x.com/bob_iaccinoTwitter: https://x.com/jimiuorioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-iaccino/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-iuorio/Newsletter: http://theunfilteredinvestor.com/

David Flavell, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at PepsiCo, shares practical, hard-earned insights from a legal career that has spanned the globe—from Melbourne to Shanghai, Dubai to New York—culminating in one of the most senior legal roles in the Fortune 50.Now leading a global legal function of 500+ professionals, David speaks candidly about how in-house lawyers can step into a more strategic mindset. He explains why legal leaders must go beyond technical skill and embrace being seen as commercial operators—riding potato trucks (literally), working side-by-side with business teams, and asking the questions no one expects lawyers to ask: “How's the business doing?”David unpacks what it really means to be a strategic partner, how to balance legal risk with business ambition, and why “being liquid and filling the gaps” is one of the most valuable habits a legal leader can develop. From navigating cultural differences to crisis management and AI readiness, this episode is packed with practical guidance for lawyers who want to lead, not just advise.About Heriot Brown: At Heriot Brown, we help lawyers find fulfilment in their careers. Beyond recruitment, we foster a thriving community of in-house legal professionals who share insights, experiences, and growth opportunities.

What if everything you thought about marketing messaging—emotional vs. functional—wasn't just incomplete, but flat-out misleading? In this eye-opening episode of the Marketing Boost Solutions Podcast, we welcome Dr. Nika Kabiri, a trailblazing decision science expert with over two decades of experience helping the world's top brands make smarter, sharper decisions. From Amazon to Microsoft, PepsiCo to Zillow, Nika has guided marketing teams through the most complex consumer behavior challenges—and now she's here to shift your perspective.Dr. Kabiri takes us beyond the tired messaging debate and into the world of decision science, revealing how consumers actually make choices—and why marketers often miss the mark. She shares insights from her groundbreaking new white paper that disrupts the status quo, offering a more dynamic, evidence-based framework for crafting truly persuasive messaging. If you're ready to level up your influence, align your strategies with how people really think, and drive marketing results that matter—don't miss this transformative conversation.Connect with Dr. Nika KabiriWebsite:  http://www.sparkconsumerinsights.com/Missed Previous Episodes? Don't worry! Catch up on all our insightful discussions by visiting our podcast blog. Stay up-to-date and never miss out on valuable content. Explore now! https://www.marketingboostsolutions.com/mbs-podcast-blogDo You Need More Leads? Do You Need More Customers? Boost Your Sales & Turn Your Prospects Into Customers With Incentive Based Marketing. Grow your Business Exponentially with Powerful Incentives and Solutions. Let MARKETING BOOST guide you, find out how: https://roadmap.marketingboostsolutions.com/Not a Marketing Boost Solutions member yet? Book a free Brainstorming Session with our team today to learn more about our travel incentives. Click here:https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/appointment/brainstorm-session/mbWhether you are a start-up or a well-established business, you need to have a robust platform to help you scale your business with the ease of automating Marketing Boost travel incentives. Schedule a call with our team to explore what Automation Booster can do for you. Book here: https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/bookings/brainstorm-session/ab

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OLIPOP's surging popularity has taken the $60 billion soda industry by storm. As Gen Z and millennials ditch sugary sodas, OLIPOP is leading the pre-biotic beverage trend, sparking the likes of Coca Cola and PepsiCo to enter the fray. OLIPOP's co-founder, CEO and formulator, Ben Goodwin, joins Rapid Response to share how the brand is navigating the turbulence of rapid growth and rising competition, what leadership lessons he's had to embrace along the way, and whether healthy soda is actually healthy or just a TikTok-fueled fad.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DAMIONLet's start with a softball: Tesla's Europe sales plunge 49% on brand damage, rising competition. Who Do You Blame?ElonLiberals Who Hate ElonTrump 2.0The Tesla board (I'm looking at you Robyn and Kimbal)Apathetic Tesla investorsNobody. Share price is king. MMISS backs Dynavax directors in board fight with Deep Track CapitalDeep Track Capital, which is Dynavax's second largest shareholder with a nearly 15% stake, is pushing on with a proxy fight and wants new directors to prioritize development of the company's hepatitis B vaccine instead of pursuing new acquisitions."Vote for all four management nominees," ISS wrote in a note to clients that was seen by Reuters. "The dissident has failed to present a compelling case that change is necessary at this meeting."Despit that "There has been a stall in momentum" and that "the market has in no way rebuked the company's strategy" even though Dynavax's stock price has fallen 18% over the last 12 months.Who Do you Blame?ISS, for an inability to articulate big ideas with data.Dynavax's current board knowledge profile: while pretty balance overall with science-y stuff like Medicine and Dentistry (14%); Biology (15%) along with a reasonable amount og Economics and Acounting (12%), the board notably lacks Sales and Marketing (0%).Deep Track Capital nominee probably fits that bill: an experienced drug development and commercialization professional most as interim CEO/COO at Lykos Therapeutics, including overseeing the commercialization of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine and marketing and sales at Sanofi PasteurISS, again, for ignoring the presence of 15-year director and Nominating Committee chair Daniel Kisner. Why is this guy allowed to maintain dominance over the selection of new directors?Especially consider the presence of fellow long-tenured director Francis Cano on the committee who is 80 and has served for 16 yearsCano had 29% votes against in 2018, but then only 4% in 2021 and 8% in 2024 The board's atrocious lack of annual elections. While the company celebrities the appointments of two new directors in early 2025, one of them, Emilio Emini, will not be up for shareholder review until the 2027 AGMCan I blame DeepTrack (14%), BlackRock (17%), Vanguard (7%), and State Street (6%) = 44%PepsiCo Is Pushing Back its Climate Goals. The Company Wants to Talk About ItPepsiCo said Thursday it pushed back by a decade its goal to achieve net-zero emissions from 2040 to 2050, as well as a handful of delays on plastic packaging goals, to name a few of the shiftsJim Andrew, chief sustainability officer, said PepsiCo's ability to make progress at the rate it would like to “is very very dependent on the systems around us changing.” He added the “world was a very different place” when it was working on these goals in 2020 amid a completely different political and regulatory landscape.Who Do You Blame?Pepsi's very large board of 15 directorsmost governance experts and research converge around an ideal range of 7 to 11 directors. Which really means 9?Beyond 11, boards often suffer from slower decision-making and diluted accountability.Pepsi's completely protected class of directorsAccording to MSCI data: no current director has received more than 9% votes against since the 2015 AGM. Average support is over 97%Despite hitting .400 overall (peers hit .581): .396 carbon (vs. 473) and .180 on controversies (vs. 774)The fact that the company is named Pepsico and not Pepsi which is kinda irritatingPepsi's Gender Influence Gap of -11%In fact, of the top 7 most influential directors, 6 are men with 68% aggregate influenceThe woman is Dina Dublon (11%), the former CFO at JPMorgan Chase, who has been on the board for two decades. I guess her experience as a director on the Westchester Land Trust is not enough to sway the gentlemen.The Land Trust is chaired by Wyndham Hotels director Bruce Churchill, whose experience at DirectTV must really be crucial in the protection of the natural resources of Westchester CountyWhat Makes a Great Board Director? It's Hard to Define, but It Has Rarely Been More Crucial. Who Do you Blame?The WSJ for still failing to define it appropriately despite being the effing WSJ!Proxy advisory firms, for not having the data that could better inform shareholdersThe SEC/listing exchanges for not requiring data that could better inform shareholdersEvery person in the world who does not use Free Float Analytics data2025 U.S. Proxy Season: Midseason Review Finds Sharp Drop in Shareholder Resolutions on BallotTrump 2.0Darren Woods and ExxonThe anti-ESG shareholder proponents for depressing us with their political theaterApathetic investorsMATTBall CFO to depart after less than 2 years in roleHoward Yu: The departure is not related to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its accounting practices, financial statements, internal controls, or operations.Because everyone leaves in less than 2 years when they're happy? Who do we blame!:Ball's Audit Committee - only 29% of company influence, but maybe they're too busy to pay attention to the CFO at all? We know audit committee roles are hugely time consuming, so Cathy Ross (ex CFO FedEx) on two audit public audit committees, John Bryant (ex CEO of Kellogg) on FOUR audit committees, Michael Cave (ex Boeing exec from 787 Max days) on just Ball audit, and Todd Penegor (current CEO of Papa Johns) on THREE boards AND an acting CEOBall's Nominating Committee - 48% of company influence, maybe they suck at their jobs? Stuart Taylor, who's been on the board since 1999, Dune Ives, Aaron Erter, and… Cathy Ross and John Bryant, also on the audit committeeHoward Yu, who departed unrelated to “any disagreement with the Company” on anything he actually did thereCEOCathy Ross and John Bryant93% of U.S. Executives Desire Board Member ReplacementsOld people: There are 14,440 non executive directors in the US on boards with an average age of 63 years old and 2,569 executive directors with an average age of 58.298 companies in the US have at least ONE director over the age of 80. Directors over the age of 80 have on average 9% influence on the board and on average 19 years of tenure - old and no one actually listens to them.Two US directors - Tommy Thomson (82 years young) and John Harrington (87 years young) are on THREE boards eachMeyer Luskin is 100 years old on the OSI Systems board - he is UCLA class of 1949 and has 6% influence after 35 years on the boardMilton Cooper is 95 years old on TWO boards - Getty Realty and Kimco Realty, where he has 53 and 34 years of tenureImagine being a 58 year old CEO and chair of your board and showing up to have to listen to John Harrington and Meyer LuskinOutlandishly outsized influencersOf 24,000 US directors, 591 have more than 50% influence on their boards. Those boards average 7 other people - is there a point to those 7? Connected directors hating on unconnected directorsThere are 575 directors on boards who are connected to 50% or more of the board… A fun example - at Target, 92% of the directors are connected through other boards or trade associations - that's 11 out of 12 directors. Do you think the board just hates Dave Abney for having no obvious connections to them?Shrill womenThere are 7,450 female directorships on US public boards596 have advanced degrees from elite schools80 of them are non executives at widely held corporations with no ties to the company or family with zero known connections to the existing board membersDon't the other directors just wish they weren't there being smart asses?Meta Buys 650 MW of Renewable Energy to Power U.S. Data CentersAES, the woke Virginia based energy company with 5 women and 6 men on the board where 63% of the board has advanced degrees and four of the board members aren't even AmericanArkansas, the woke state that allowed solar energy to get built thereMeta AI, because AI can't even discriminate against renewable energy because it's so wokeMark Zuckerberg, the dual class dropout dictatorMark Zuckerberg, the government ass kisser, MAGA convert, and attendee at the oil state Qatari meetup with Trump who set up this purchase, like, BEFORE the world hated woke, so it's not his fault because he's REALLY super into oil and stuff

OLIPOP's surging popularity has taken the $60 billion soda industry by storm. As Gen Z and millennials ditch sugary sodas, OLIPOP is leading the pre-biotic beverage trend, sparking the likes of Coca Cola and PepsiCo to enter the fray. OLIPOP's co-founder, CEO and formulator, Ben Goodwin, joins Rapid Response to share how the brand is navigating the turbulence of rapid growth and rising competition, what leadership lessons he's had to embrace along the way, and whether healthy soda is actually healthy or just a TikTok-fueled fad.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jolynn D. Ledgerwood has over 25 years experience in Learning and Development. Her experience spans Hospitality, Consumer Goods, ProfessionalServices, IT, and Cyber Security. She has worked with several large companies including PepsiCo, Brinker International, FritoLay, Critical Start, and Toyota Motors. While she enjoyed her work in the large corporate setting, she was discouraged by the methodologies for Team Building and allowing ALL members a voice.  When she found LEGO®️ Serious Play®️, she was drawn to its familiarity and plentiful application opportunities. (LSP has over 15,000 facilitators in the Europe countries, and only 100+ in the US.). She added it to her list of Certifications including Bob Goff's Dream Big, The Primal Question,and Gallup StrengthsFinder.

Lauren M. Scott is working on growing a healthier world to help change the trajectory of human health. Such a task might seem daunting, but the President of the Foundation for Fresh Produce has used her prior experience in crucial ways to help bridge the gap between sharing their big vision and providing tangible results. The process has not always moved at a rapid pace, but Lauren's patience is paying off in a big way for her organization. Sherry and Lauren discuss the importance of clear and effective communication - not just with your donors, but throughout the entire organization. There are a lot of moving parts that go into any mission, and taking the time to define and understand what they are can save you from headaches later on.   What You Will Discover: ✔️ You are not desperate. Fundraising with a sense or urgency can create a scarcity mindset ✔️ Your community wants to be more informed to increase knowledge - make it easier for them!  ✔️ Marketing should be integrated early in the fundraising process. ✔️ Your Case for Support sheet can take conversations to places you never would have imagined —————————————— Lauren M. Scott is the President of The Foundation for Fresh Produce, an organization founded by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), the largest and most diverse global association serving the entire fresh produce and floral supply chain. The foundation's vision and mission are to grow a healthier world by changing the trajectory of human health. Lauren previously held various marketing, strategy and leadership roles at PepsiCo, Colgate-Palmolive, and Diageo. She earned a BS in Marketing from Rutgers University, an MBA from the University of Maryland, an MS in Strategic Communication from Columbia University, and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE). Lauren proudly serves as the board chair of Food for Climate League and is passionate about combating food insecurities and perpetuating arts and culture. She loves spending time with her husband and son, affectionately known as The Allens. Her personal motto is to learn and laugh every day.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamlaurenmscott/ Website: https://www.freshproduce.com/foundation/ --------------------------   Welcome to the Business Behind Fundraising podcast, where you'll discover how to raise the kind of money your big vision requires without adding more events, appeals, or grant applications. Learn how to stop blocking overall revenue growth and start attracting investment-level donors with Sherry Quam Taylor. Sherry Quam Taylor's unique approach and success combine her background of scaling businesses with her decade-long experience advising nonprofit leadership teams. With out-of-the-box principles and a myth-busting methodology, proven results, and an ability to see solutions to revenue problems that others overlook, her clients regularly add 7-figures of revenue to their bottom line. If you need a true partner to show you how to fully finance your entire mission, both programs, AND overhead, year after year… You're in the right place!   #nonprofits #podcast

In this episode, HR Daily Advisor Content Director Erika Randall chatted it up with Tyrese Manigault, Manager of Employee Engagement at NASCAR, at SPARK HR 2025, about creative ways to engage employees—whether they're new and onboarding or seasoned and looking for career pathways. Manigault shares how NASCAR engagement initiatives are meeting employees where they are and engaging them in a modern and creative way. Learn also about NASCAR's peer recognition program that's embedded in this top-ranked motorsports organization of the world! Did you miss SPARK HR this spring? Not to worry! Join us live in San Antonio at SPARK TALENT 2025 and get practical strategies focusing on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and AI-driven processes! Discover proven solutions from top HR thought leaders from PepsiCo, Walmart, Staples, The Coca-Cola Company, Marriott, and GE HealthCare, and get ready to adapt your talent strategy for the future.

On this special edition podcast, we examine practical ways to track commerce media ROI—covering KPI selection, attribution, and cross channel measurement. EMARKETER Principal Analyst, Sky Canaves talks with Maev's Michael Campi, PepsiCo's Mike Glaser, and LiveRamp's Christine Grammier in this panel from the May 9th EMARKETER virtual summit, Commerce Media Trends 2025. Listen everywhere you find podcasts, or watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2025 EMARKETER

Bozoma Saint John has one of the most impressive résumés of all time. She's led marketing efforts at nearly every major company, including Netflix, Apple, Uber, PepsiCo, and Endeavor. In addition to her illustrious career as a marketing executive, she's also the founder and CEO of the wig company Eve by Boz, the author of the best-selling book The Urgent Life, and a recent addition to the cast of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. On this episode, she discusses her perspective on style—from growing up with a mother who sewed her a custom prom dress to why she decided to exclusively wear clothing from Black designers on this season of RHOBH. She also dives into how it wasn't until she began bringing her authentic self to work that she was able to step into her power and negotiate salaries like a badass.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Seth Cohen, Chief Information Officer of $84B consumer goods leader Procter & Gamble, joins Peter High on Technovation to share how P&G is transforming through data-driven innovation, a robust AI factory, and end-to-end supply chain visibility.  Seth, who previously held CIO roles at PepsiCo and Reckitt Benckiser, unpacks P&G's digital flywheel—from freeing siloed data and scaling AI use cases to upskilling IT talent and building a quantum-ready future. He also explains how the Pampers Club app connects consumer insights with factory-level data, and why agentic AI could make dashboards obsolete.

For the May 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with Stephanie Pierce, director of warehouse foods planning for PepsiCo, about wide range of relevant business topics, including the changing work modalities that have impacted talent retention and recruitment, leading hybrid teams, and adapting planning for shifting customer habits in snacking. Pierce, a 2011 alumna of UT's supply chain management program, has spent more than a decade with PepsiCo, where she's climbed the ladder from project analyst to her current role director-level role in planning. She represents the company on the GSCI Advisory Board, which consists of senior leaders from many of the globe's leading public and private companies who gather to help UT chart the course for providing relevant, high-quality SCM education, research, and talent development opportunities. Listen in for insights on how young and high-potential talent can gain visibility into new areas of their company, recruiting top talent in a competitive market, moving to align product offerings quickly to keep customers happy, and perspectives on leadership for hybrid teams spread across numerous sites.  Plus, Ted and Tom dig into the latest news about tariffs, regionalizing supply chains, and more. You don't want to miss it! The episode was recorded virtually on May 12, 2025. Related links:  Markets rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs India expects multi-phase trade deal with US as talks proceed Read Ted Stank's book, Global Supply Chains, which provides a framework for measuring the supply chain potential of geographic regions US exporters rethink supply chains amid trade war Save the date for the fall Supply Chain Forum, November 4–6 in Knoxville Downloaded our latest (free) white paper, “Future-Ready Procurement” Join the Advanced Supply Chain Collaborative to explore advanced concepts in SCM with top industry experts and scholars Learn about our SCM Academy programs, including virtual courses on Leadership (Aug. 18–Nov. 23), Finance (Sept. 15-Nov. 16), and Procurement (Sept. 15–Nov. 16). Become a Supply Chain Forum partner Subscribe to GSCI's monthly newsletter Read the Text the Tennessee on Supply Chain Management team!

Jon Harris, EVP & Chief Communications and Networking Officer at ConAgra Brands, has led an extraordinary career built on empathy, authenticity, and bold storytelling. In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, Jon shares his journey—from humble beginnings and a life-changing internship at the Howard Stern Show to top-level roles at PepsiCo, Sara Lee, and now ConAgra.Jon opens up about his childhood promise to help others, his philosophy of building genuine relationships, and how he became a trusted advisor to some of the biggest names in business and media. Whether you're interested in PR, personal branding, leadership, or career reinvention, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and heartfelt moments.

In this episode of Corporate Cafecito, we sat down with Jacqueline Zaldivar Aguilar, a powerhouse leader who has spent over 20 years inside some of the world's most influential companies, including L'Oréal, Johnson & Johnson, PepsiCo, Monsanto, and Gillette.Today, she leads Talent, Culture, and DEI at Grupo Lala—but more importantly, she does it with integrity, intention, and corazón.Jackie shares what it looks like to lead in spaces that weren't always made for authenticity—and how she's made room for it anyway. She shows us the power of staying grounded while rising, trusting your gut when it says pause, and building a career that reflects who you are, not just what you do.☕ In this cafecito, we get into:– Making bold moves with clarity– Leading with your values at the center– Recognizing when it's time to shift– And creating cultures that lift others as you growThis conversation reminds you that your story, presence, and leadership matter, just as they are. 

¿Puede una idea nacida en Veracruz transformar la economía de México? ¿Qué pasaría si en lugar de formar emprendedores, te dedicaras a fabricar startups rentables y con propósito? En este episodio de Cuentos Corporativos, te traemos una charla que te va a sacudir desde el primer minuto.Nuestro invitado es Víctor Moctezuma, fundador de iLab, una consultora que ha colaborado con gigantes como el MIT y que fue reconocida por la Presidencia de México con el Premio Nacional del Emprendedor. Pero lo más sorprendente de su historia es cómo retó las reglas del juego desde un lugar que nadie tenía en el radar: Veracruz.Víctor nos comparte cómo pasó de liderar áreas de recursos humanos en empresas como Coca-Cola y PepsiCo, a crear un modelo que combina tecnología, cultura y sostenibilidad para convertir ideas en negocios reales. Nos explica por qué ser emprendedor no es suficiente y por qué las empresas que no cuestionan sus procesos están condenadas a morir atrapadas por sus propias costumbres.En esta conversación descubrirás:* ¿Qué es realmente la innovación (y no, no se trata de pegar post-its en la pared)?* ¿Cómo hackear la cultura de tu empresa para adaptarte a los tiempos que vienen?* ¿Por qué el verdadero reto no es crear ideas, sino convertirlas en soluciones rentables, sostenibles y con impacto social?* ¿Qué habilidades deberías desarrollar hoy para no quedarte atrás en un mundo dominado por la inteligencia artificial y la incertidumbre?* ¿La importancia de volver a lo esencial: lápiz, papel y reflexión profunda?Además, Víctor nos regala sus mejores recomendaciones de libros, tecnología y nos deja con una reflexión poderosa: el verdadero éxito no está en vender rápido, sino en construir empresas que duren 100 años.Así que, si eres empresario, emprendedor o simplemente alguien que no se conforma con lo establecido, este episodio es para ti. Tómate el tiempo, dale play, y prepárate para pausar, anotar y replantearte todo.Te invitamos a estar pendientes de nuestros canales y a suscribirte para que no te pierdes ningún episodio:* Canal Whatsapp Amigos de Cuentos Corporativos* Blog / Newsletter: www.cuentoscorporativos.com* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cuentoscorporativos* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuentos_corporativos/* X (Twitter): https://x.com/CuentosCorp* Email: adolfo@cuentoscorporativos.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.cuentoscorporativos.com

This week on The Business of Wellness, I'm joined by Stevi Gable Carr, Founder & CEO of WISe Wellness Guild, to talk all things CPG wellness branding — what works, what doesn't, and what it actually takes to create real impact in this space.Stevi shares how WISe has become a trusted partner to brands like Kroger and P&G, helping them go beyond the buzzwords to build community, credibility, and meaningful engagement through wellness. From brand strategy and consumer insights to storytelling that resonates (and doesn't just ride a trend), this conversation is packed with insights for anyone building—or rethinking—a wellness brand in 2025.We also talk about WellNXT, the national movement Stevi co-founded to bring wellness back to real life through in-person events and connection-first activations.If you work in brand marketing, consumer goods, wellness, or media—or you're just trying to cut through the noise—this one's for you.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction to Wellness and Personal Journey02:47 The Intersection of Brand and Product05:50 Fear-Driven Marketing and Consumerism09:04 The Fundamentals of Wellness12:03 The Audacity to Live by Your Design15:06 Navigating Leadership and Expectations17:53 The Importance of Prioritization21:00 The Three Rs of Resilience23:51 Relighting Your Spark27:04 Current Trends in the Wellness Landscape36:18 The Seed Oil Debate and Market Responses37:13 Brand Strategies: Unilever vs. PepsiCo40:13 Building Trust in Wellness Brands41:49 Retailers and Consumer Accountability44:21 The Role of Community in Wellness47:12 Tailoring Wellness to Community Needs51:30 Generational Differences in Wellness Needs56:09 The Intersection of Wellness and Arts01:02:20 Starting a Wellness Brand: Key ConsiderationsKeywords:wellness, branding, marketing, resilience, leadership, consumerism, self-care, health, personal development, strategy, seed oils, wellness brands, Unilever, PepsiCo, consumer trust, community wellness, generational wellness, arts and wellness, wellness brand strategy, optimization in wellnessGrab a...

We're on the verge of summer, so you're probably dreaming of that ice-cold beer—whether at the beach, the ballpark, or on your back porch. This week, Jim welcomes Sofia Colucci to the podcast. She's the Chief Marketing Officer for North America at Molson Coors, the fourth-largest brewer in the world, with about $12 billion in revenue.Molson Coors traces its roots back to 1786, when John Molson founded Canada's oldest brewery on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Montreal. Today, the company's portfolio includes Molson, of course, along with the Miller and Coors families of brands, and a wide range of other beverages, including Peroni, Madri, Pilsner Urquell, ZOA Energy, and Arnold Palmer Spiked.Sofia has been with Molson Coors for eight years and has served as CMO for about two and a half years. Prior to that, she spent six years at Maple Leaf Foods in Canada—where she met her husband—and nearly eight years at PepsiCo, working in both Canada and the U.S.Tune in for a conversation with a CMO who brings serious muscle to her marketing strategy!---This week's episode is brought to you byDeloitte and StrawberryFrog.Learn more: https://strawberryfrog.com/jimSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Roozbeh Ghaffari, CEO & Co-Founder at Epicore Biosystems.What you'll get out of this episode:Founder Spotlight: Roozbeh Ghaffari shares his journey from neuroscience research to leading Epicore Systems.Pioneering Wearables: Epicore Biosystems' GX Sweat Patch innovates real-time hydration and biochemical monitoring.Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations with Gatorade, PepsiCo, and Chevron drive deployment across industries.Global Growth & Impact: Series B funding fuels expansion into high-need regions like Asia and the Middle East.Future Vision: Advancing from hydration to stress, fatigue, and kidney health biomarkers.To learn more about Epicore Biosystems:Website https://www.epicorebiosystems.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/epicore-biosystems/Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

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