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Anne Hallock and Joe Lynch discuss food & beverage brand fulfillment. Anne is the Chief Revenue Officer at Flowspace, the software platform and distribution network powering independent fulfillment. About Anne Hallock Anne Hallock is a strategic leader focused on building value for brands. As Chief Revenue Officer at Flowspace, she oversees Sales, Marketing, and technology commercialization. Anne previously served as SVP of Global Marketing at The Trade Desk (Nasdaq 100: TTD), where she led US, EMEA and APAC marketing as well as global Learning & Development from Series A through its IPO in 2016. She earned her BA at UCLA, and her MBA from the University of Texas. About Flowspace Flowspace is the software platform and distribution network powering independent fulfillment. The company's cloud-based OmniFlow software provides brands with the real-time visibility and insights needed to orchestrate and optimize omnichannel fulfillment, from any location to any end customer. The technology is integrated within a flexible, scalable network of +150 fulfillment locations nationwide, powering efficient, reliable fulfillment for hundreds of leading brands. Flowspace has earned widespread recognition throughout the industry for advancements in technology, fulfillment solutions, and sustainability. The company was named an Inc. Magazine Logistics Power Partner, crowned "Order Fulfillment Solution of the Year'' in the SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards, included in the Freightwaves FreightTech 100, and recognized as an Inbound Logistics Green Technology Partner. Launched out of the Y Combinator technology accelerator program in 2017, Flowspace was recognized by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies in 2020. More information can be found at www.flow.space. Key Takeaways:  Food & Beverage Brand Fulfillment Flowspace is the software platform and distribution network that provides the following benefits: Omnichannel Fulfillment Master: Flowspace seamlessly manages orders from any channel (DTC, B2B, online, in-store) with a vast network of fulfillment centers, optimizing for speed and cost. Scalability Superpower: Easily expand or adapt your fulfillment network as your business grows, without technical roadblocks or limitations. Inventory Intelligence: Gain real-time inventory insights and demand forecasting to minimize stockouts, optimize inventory allocation, and avoid wasted resources. Customer Experience Champion: Deliver fast, efficient shipments and transparent order tracking, boosting customer satisfaction and loyalty. Technology Trailblazer: Leverage Flowspace's industry-leading software platform to automate fulfillment processes, streamline workflows, and gain data-driven insights. Cost-Saving Champion: Reduce shipping costs with Flowspace's network optimization, strategic warehouse locations, and efficient processes. Award-Winning Expertise: Trust a proven leader recognized for excellence in fulfillment, customer service, and business growth. Dedicated Support: Flowspace offers dedicated account support and implementation guidance, ensuring a smooth transition and ongoing success. Learn More About Food & Beverage Brand Fulfillment Anne Hallock | Linkedin Flowspace Proper Wild drives repurchase with rapid, reliable fulfillment Proper Wild The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Quelling anxiety and relaxing are common reasons people give for smoking or vaping. But is that really possible? Will nicotine help relieve anxiety or other mental health conditions? Robin Koval, CEO and President of Truth Initiative, discusses the nuances between vaping and smoking and their impact on mental health and anxiety. We also delve into some common beliefs about nicotine and answer the question “Is it true that vaping is safer than smoking?” Join us as the Truth Initiative tells us, you guessed it, the truth! To learn more -- or read the transcript -- please visit the official episode page. Our guest, Robin Koval, is CEO and President of Truth Initiative®, the national public health organization dedicated to achieving a culture where all young people reject smoking, vaping, and nicotine. Since joining Truth Initiative in 2013, Koval has transformed the national award-winning truth® youth tobacco prevention campaign and grown the organization's world-class research, youth activism, and digital cessation programs. Under her leadership, truth has prevented millions of young people from becoming smokers and helped drive the youth smoking rate to a historic low of less than 2%. As youth e-cigarette use skyrocketed, Koval expanded the organization's reach to be a leader in the fight against the youth e-cigarette crisis and all forms of youth nicotine addiction. Research now shows that truth campaign awareness is significantly associated with lower likelihood of vaping among young people ages 15–24. She has led the expansion of the truth brand to include innovative quitting tools and resources designed to protect and empower young people to live nicotine-free lives, including the first-of-its kind text message quit vaping program for teens and young adults, This is Quitting, which has enrolled over 570,000 since launch and a national youth e-cigarette prevention curriculum Vaping: Know the truth, now reaching almost 6,000 schools across the country. During her tenure, truth has been voted one of the most influential campaigns of the 21st century and named the most effective brand of the year by the American Marketing Association. Fast Company has recognized Truth Initiative as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies and a top ten nonprofit organization in 2022. Prior to joining Truth Initiative, Koval, a highly acclaimed leader in the advertising and marketing world, was co-founder and CEO of the Kaplan Thaler Group, which she grew from a fledgling start-up in 1997 to a billion-dollar agency working with leading brands such as Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, Wendy's, and Aflac. She was named CEO when her agency merged with Publicis to become Publicis Kaplan Thaler and led the 700-person agency to become the fifth largest in New York City. In addition, Koval is a New York Times best-selling author. She and co-author Linda Kaplan Thaler have written several books, including Grit to Great: How Perseverance, Passion and Pluck Take You from Ordinary to Extraordinary, The Power of Nice, and The Power of Small. Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Next CMO podcast, I speak to Stephanie Danzi, the SVP and Global Head of Marketing for Tinder, the world's most popular app for meeting new people that has been downloaded more than 530 million times. The app is available in 190 countries and 45+ languages. More than half of all members are 18-25 years old. In 2022, Tinder was named one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.Stephanie leads brand strategy, product marketing, and creative for Tinder. Named a “CMO to Watch” by Business Insider in 2022, Stephanie is a uniquely well-rounded marketer who has the rare ability to blend brand strategy, creative excellence, and analytical rigor to drive business results.Prior to Tinder, Stephanie served as Head of Marketing for Match Group's innovation hub +1 Labs, where she launched two top-charting dating apps: Ship, which reached 100K downloads faster than any other dating app, and Stir, the #1 dating app for single parents and one of the top 20 largest dating apps in the U.S.Passionate about solving consumer and business problems, Stephanie built her marketing acumen at PepsiCo, where she developed award-winning creative for Mtn Dew, including 2018's most watched Super Bowl ad, and launched multiple products that grossed more than $100MM in retail sales in their first year.Learn more about Stephanie DanziLearn more about TinderFollow Peter Mahoney on Twitter and LinkedInLearn more about Peter's company, AcceleratusLearn more about Planful for MarketingJoin The Next CMO CommunityRecommend a guest for The Next CMO podcastProduced by PodForte

Exploring the Future of AeroFarms Following a string of bankruptcies and operational interruptions, the vertical farming industry seems in flux. AeroFarms CMO and co-founder Marc Oshima joined The Food Institute Podcast to discuss the company's future following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, plus future for prospects for the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry as a whole going forward. More About Marc Oshima: Marc is an incredibly passionate champion to improve our food system around the world, co-founding AeroFarms with the deep desire to make nutritious, delicious produce more accessible to communities. AeroFarms is a mission-driven company and certified B-Corporation, leading the way for indoor vertical farming and transforming agriculture. AeroFarms has been recognized by Fast Company for their World's Most Innovative Companies in Food and Brands that Matter, recognizing companies that authentically lead with their mission, and by Time for Best Inventions in Food. More About AeroFarms: We are on a bold mission to grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity. Since 2004, we have been transforming agriculture with people and planet in mind. As a Certified B Corporation, we use the latest breakthroughs in indoor vertical farming, artificial intelligence and plant biology to fix our broken food system and improve the way fresh produce is grown and distributed locally and globally. We have built a proprietary agriculture platform to grow a wide array of products, delivering superior flavor, better quality and improved nutrition with the most sophisticated levels of traceability and food safety in our industry. Learn more about AeroFarms here: https://www.aerofarms.com/ See our webinar with Marc: https://www.bigmarker.com/the-food-institute/Is-the-Future-of-Farming-Inside/ Learn more about Latam Food Week 2023: https://foodinstitutelatam.com/

Robert is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Dolby, the #1 audio company in the world for entertainment technology. Previously, he also served as the VP of Finance for Chegg, Paypal and BlueJean Networks. In 2021 Dolby was named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies and consistently among the top-ranked companies leading the music industry forward.Robert began his finance career with Ernst & Young, one of the big 4 accounting firms, serving numerous technology clients. Robert holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. In this episode we will be talking about the value of an accounting background, how to break into the corporate world, and the steps to climbing up the corporate ladder!To learn more about our podcast, follow us on Instagram @The_Finanze_podcast to receive updates on new episodes and our podcast's future, or subscribe to our youtube channel at The FinanZe Podcast. To receive updates about our podcast episodes, join our emailing list at the.finanZe.podcast@gmail.com. Enjoy the episode!

Tangible Takeaways:Confidence has so much to do with clarity: be clear about where you stand on things and who you are. With clarity in hand, confidence is soon to follow.Stand in your power - no longer abandon yourself in service to other people.Avoid taking all feedback as direction and advice. You're allowed to be selective on what feedback you'll take into consideration.We have been taught our entire lives that other women are our competition and their success detracts from ours - this is a lie! Make a decision to not only hype other women but also to hype yourself.About Erin:Erin is the CEO + Founder of Ella: an inclusive network unlocking women's access to human and financial capital. Through connection, consulting and coaching, Ella recognizes women's value and increases their valuation.Erin has counseled C-suite and senior leaders at some of the world's biggest and best brands and companies — from LinkedIn to United Airlines to Carhartt to McDonald's — and forged relationships with change makers and leaders who believe in the power of diversity, equity, inclusion and access.She is a LinkedIn Top 100 Influencer, Top 10 DEI Voice (#5) and wrote one of the 100 Most Influential LinkedIn Posts of the Decade. Erin grew the previous company she founded from becoming global holding company Interpublic Group's first equity investment in a majority women-owned business (ever...in its 93-year history) to earning the recognition from Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2022. Erin is also a PRNews 2019 ‘Top Women in PR' Honoree. She began her career at Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, a non-profit, legal services, watchdog dedicated to ending discrimination/harassment of military personnel affected by the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. (Which they ultimately achieved.)And she has almost 20 years experience leading global marketing, business development, branding and communications. Erin lives outside of Chicago in Arlington Heights with her husband, Brian, two boys, Will (6) and Charlie (4), and golden retriever Lincoln. She's determined to realize her vision for a different way of working...not only for herself but for courageous women everywhere. Connect with Erin:Website: www.ellaforall.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinfgallagherInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/erin.gallag.her/ About me:Karen Laos, Communication Expert, and Confidence Cultivator, leverages 25 years in the boardroom and speaking on the world's most coveted stages such as Google and NASA to transform missed opportunities into wins. She is fiercely committed to her mission of eradicating self-doubt in 10 million women by giving them practical strategies to ask for what they want in the boardroom and beyond. She guides corporations and individuals with her tested communication model to generate consistent results through her Leadership Presence Keynote: How to Be an Influential Communicator. Connect with me:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/Clubhouse: @karenlaosMy book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/Episodes also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos

This week we chat with the innovative, Katharine Lau!Katharine is the CEO and Co-Founder of Stuf, one of 'Fast Company's' World's Most Innovative Companies in 2022. She was named to 'Inc. Magazine's' Female Founders 100 list in the same year. Katharine is passionate about reinventing consumer experiences in the physical world and leads the company's strategic vision and overall strategy in transforming the self-storage industry. From 2015-2020, Katharine led supply growth at Industrious, the nation's largest premium shared workplace provider. As VP of Real Estate, she pioneered an "industry first” asset and liability-light growth strategy which generated $150M in annual managed revenue and prompted CBRE to acquire Industrious in early 2021. Katharine hired and managed a 20+ person team and oversaw the company's 14x expansion in under 4 years while developing go-to-market strategies for new digital products and tenant experience services.  In this episode, the pair go back to Katharine's prior employment experiences having worked at Equinox as Manager of Development. Conversations on the experiences that shaped her entrepreneruail mindset and the space she's created to pioneer her way are just the beginning.Twentysomethings, listen now for an hour of inspiration and motivation with the impressive, Katharine Lau!Follow Us!Katharine Lau: @katharine_lauStuf Storage: @stufstorage (and website here)Erica Wenger: @erica_wengerDear Twentysomething: @deartwentysomething

In this episode, Dr. Ziegler and Jeffrey discuss Kortney's growing up in Compton, his journey as a trans man, getting multiple degrees including the first Northwestern PhD in African American studies, being a software entrepreneur, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rDFVbNiMn-c Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Learn more: Recording date: 4/25/23 Kortney: http://kortneyrziegler.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kortney-ziegler-65885845/ Well-Money: https://well-money.com/ Ideas 42 Ventures: https://www.ideas42ventures.com/ Other resources: http://www.stillblackfilm.org/ https://www.transhack.org/ https://www.fastcompany.com/40517779/now-you-can-help-bail-people-out-of-jail-every-time-you-buy-something https://www.diablomag.com/people-style/people/40-under-40/article_752da883-d569-575d-a6d3-bdb46f615da9.html Bio: Meet Kortney Ziegler, PhD, a serial entrepreneur who develops simple tech solutions that increase financial and social prosperity for users. Before WellMoney, Kortney co-founded a crowdfunding platform – Appolition – that raised over $1 million to pay bail for people who couldn't afford it. It was named one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by FastCompany. In following this success and with the support and investment from the ideas42 Ventures Studio, Kortney launched WellMoney to provide communal financial support for those who need it. “I'm passionate about using simple but proven technologies for social good.“

Richie Kendall: How to Create a Purpose-Driven Startup Richie Kendall is the Co-Founder and CXO of Goodworld - a platform powered by generosity, collaboration and compassion where Workplace Giving, Cause Marketing, Influencer Impact and Next Generation Philanthropy come together. Hailed by Fast Company as one the World's Most Innovative Companies, Goodworld combines social impact with fundraising. Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show for entrepreneurs,  who want to create an abundant future for themselves and humanity. Heard by millions in 190 countries.  Join host, JV Crum III, as he goes inside the minds of Millionaire Entrepreneurs and World-Class Business Experts. Do you want to put more money in the bank, create a powerful impact, and enjoy a purposeful life? This is the podcast for you! Like this Podcast? Get every episode delivered to you free!  Subscribe in iTunes Download Your Free Money-Making Gift Now... "Born to Make Millions" Hypnotic Audio - Click Here Now! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps others find our podcast. Thanks so much! Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts." Conscious Millionaire Network has over 3,000 episodes and millions of listeners in 190 countries. Join us as a regular listener to get money-making secrets on how you can grow your business and profits faster!

Richie Kendall: How to Create a Purpose-Driven Startup Richie Kendall is the Co-Founder and CXO of Goodworld - a platform powered by generosity, collaboration and compassion where Workplace Giving, Cause Marketing, Influencer Impact and Next Generation Philanthropy come together. Hailed by Fast Company as one the World's Most Innovative Companies, Goodworld combines social impact with fundraising. Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show for entrepreneurs,  who want to create an abundant future for themselves and humanity. Heard by millions in 190 countries.  Join host, JV Crum III, as he goes inside the minds of Millionaire Entrepreneurs and World-Class Business Experts. Do you want to put more money in the bank, create a powerful impact, and enjoy a purposeful life? This is the podcast for you! Like this Podcast? Get every episode delivered to you free!  Subscribe in iTunes Download Your Free Money-Making Gift Now... "Born to Make Millions" Hypnotic Audio - Click Here Now! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps others find our podcast. Thanks so much! Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts." Conscious Millionaire Network has over 3,000 episodes and millions of listeners in 190 countries. Join us as a regular listener to get money-making secrets on how you can grow your business and profits faster!

If you ask everyone on your team if they know why your company exists, what would they say? And no, "to make money" just won't cut it these days. You might not think such existential ponderings have a place when you're fighting fires, closing deals, and growing the business - but nothing could be more important to your organization's long-term success. Today, we talk with Denise Roberson, who shares her work and research showing that organizations with clear, actionable purposes enjoy many tangible and intangible benefits - profit and longevity being among the most impressive.Today, we talk about what a Chief Purpose Officer does, and we parse out the word salad of purpose, vision, and mission so you have a better understanding on how they all work together. She shares examples from market leaders Unilever and others who are measuring the value and impact of purpose in more accurate ways. We also talk about big mistakes Boards and leaders make when thinking about purpose and what you can do to get maximum benefit instead. Key Takeaways:While vision, mission, and purpose all have different meanings, what is most important is that, within your organization, you are all working with the same vocabulary and all understand what you are talking about and what is most important. Purpose is important for every aspect of business: employees, investors, consumers, customers, and management. Empathy and purpose are important to every company, whether 100 or 100,000 employees. It makes a difference, it gives a business edge, and it is good for the world.  "Purpose has now become a really powerful operating system that goes across the top of the organization. It's a great uniter: It's got this juicy business case that helps attract top talent, reduce turnover, and protects against risks." —  Denise Roberson  About Denise Roberson, Chief Purpose Officer, Omnicom TBWAIn her role as the first-ever Chief Purpose Officer in the Omnicom and TBWA network, Denise is leading some of the biggest brands in the world to actuate their business case for purpose, through focusing on a scalable, differentiated, and business goals oriented approach.  In this capacity, Denise is helping companies connect their brands to value and purpose, and using this unified strategy to create 21st-century value and growth across the entire stakeholder wheel.  TBWA was named one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company and has worked with Fortune 500 and world-class brands around the globe such as Apple, Gatorade, Google, McDonalds, Intuit, Principal Financial Group, and the Grammy's.Denise is also serving as a marketing professor for Pepperdine University's Presidents & Key Executives MBA program and has served in a board role for a number of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.Resources Mentioned: Five Mistakes Boards Make When Thinking About Purpose, by Afdhel Aziz, Forbes CMO CouncilConnect with Denise RobersonWebsite: https://tbwa.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniseroberson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denise.roberson.129Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deniseroberson_purpose/  Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy  Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice

If you ask everyone on your team if they know why your company exists, what would they say? And no, "to make money" just won't cut it these days. You might not think such existential ponderings have a place when you're fighting fires, closing deals, and growing the business - but nothing could be more important to your organization's long-term success. Today, we talk with Denise Roberson, who shares her work and research showing that organizations with clear, actionable purposes enjoy many tangible and intangible benefits - profit and longevity being among the most impressive.Today, we talk about what a Chief Purpose Officer does, and we parse out the word salad of purpose, vision, and mission so you have a better understanding on how they all work together. She shares examples from market leaders Unilever and others who are measuring the value and impact of purpose in more accurate ways. We also talk about big mistakes Boards and leaders make when thinking about purpose and what you can do to get maximum benefit instead. Key Takeaways:While vision, mission, and purpose all have different meanings, what is most important is that, within your organization, you are all working with the same vocabulary and all understand what you are talking about and what is most important. Purpose is important for every aspect of business: employees, investors, consumers, customers, and management. Empathy and purpose are important to every company, whether 100 or 100,000 employees. It makes a difference, it gives a business edge, and it is good for the world.  "Purpose has now become a really powerful operating system that goes across the top of the organization. It's a great uniter: It's got this juicy business case that helps attract top talent, reduce turnover, and protects against risks." —  Denise Roberson  About Denise Roberson, Chief Purpose Officer, Omnicom TBWAIn her role as the first-ever Chief Purpose Officer in the Omnicom and TBWA network, Denise is leading some of the biggest brands in the world to actuate their business case for purpose, through focusing on a scalable, differentiated, and business goals oriented approach.  In this capacity, Denise is helping companies connect their brands to value and purpose, and using this unified strategy to create 21st-century value and growth across the entire stakeholder wheel.  TBWA was named one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company and has worked with Fortune 500 and world-class brands around the globe such as Apple, Gatorade, Google, McDonalds, Intuit, Principal Financial Group, and the Grammy's.Denise is also serving as a marketing professor for Pepperdine University's Presidents & Key Executives MBA program and has served in a board role for a number of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.Resources Mentioned: Five Mistakes Boards Make When Thinking About Purpose, by Afdhel Aziz, Forbes CMO CouncilConnect with Denise RobersonWebsite: https://tbwa.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniseroberson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denise.roberson.129Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deniseroberson_purpose/  Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy  Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice

Geoff Tanner is a passionate believer in the power of breakthrough creative. That philosophy and his passion for music lead to some of the most iconic campaigns of the past 10 years. Geoff oversees the consumer and customer experience across the commercial funnel. He has a unique perspective on the blending of sales and marketing that helped JM Smucker transform from having a “sleepy” brand portfolio to being named on Fast Company‘s list of the World's Most Innovative Companies.  In this episode, Alan and Geoff discuss the key elements JM Smucker targeted to transform the brand portfolio, marketing strategy, and operating model. Geoff tells us what  “The Power of One” is, the importance of household penetration and reach, and how improved metrics will impact the future of marketing and creative   In this episode, you'll learn:  How diverse the JM Smucker portfolio is and the impact of multiple acquisition  How to maintain relevance for a brand that is over 100 years old Issues with ROI and impact measurements, and what the future may look like  Key Highlights  [01:30] How Geoff is giving back to his community through music [05:22] The path from rugby in New Zealand to the C Suit at JM Smucker [08:15] How the public should think about JM Smucker's portfolio [09:25] JM Smucker's transformation and new marketing model  [13:15] The key elements Geoff and his team had to change to reach their goals  [13:50] What is the “Power of One” and how did it impact their agency search [15:00] Identifying what was most critical to driving the business [16:10] Modernizing Meow Mix  [17:45] Ludacris and Jif Peanut Butter  [18:50] Facelift for Folgers  [20:20] The Byron Sharp and Mark Ritson Influence  [22:45] Transforming the “selling machine” [24:30] Markers of growth [27:05] The balance of reach and creative [28:25] Talk about JB Steenkamp [29:15] How getting an internship at Heinze shaped Geoff's perspective [31:25] Give back earlier and know your value [34:15] The fusion between sales and marketing  [35:50] Brands Geoff has his eye on [37:05] The threats and opportunities associated with mass media measurement Resources Mentioned:  Geoff Tanner  J.M. Smucker Co  Brand Portfolio – JIF, Folgers, Meow Mix, Milk-Bone, Smuckers, Uncrustables, and more  OpeningTrack.org – Opening Track Project and partnership with Girls & Boys Club of NE Ohio  Mark Smucker, CEO  Smucker consolidated marketing agency relationships in 2018 with further consolidation in 2021  Meow Mix Creative Examples  JIF Ludacris Creative  Folger's Joan Jett Creative   Mark Ritson on Marketing Today  Byron Sharp on Marketing Today  JB Steenkamp on Marketing Today  Brand mention: Oreo – Justin Parnell on Marketing Today   Follow the podcast:  Listen in iTunes (link: http://apple.co/2dbdAhV)  Listen in Google Podcasts (link: http://bit.ly/2Rc2kVa)  Listen in Spotify (Link: http://spoti.fi/2mCUGnC)   Connect with the Guest:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-tanner/  https://www.instagram.com/jmsmuckerco/   Connect with Marketing Today and Alan Hart:  Twitter Alan B Hart - http://twitter.com/abhart  LinkedIn Alan  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanhart  Twitter Marketing Today - http://twitter.com/themktgtoday  Facebook Marketing Today - https://www.facebook.com/themktgtoday/  LinkedIn Marketing Today - https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-today-with-alan-hart/  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/marketingtodaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 131: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Stephanie Decker, Associate Vice President of Social and Economic Impact at Lackawanna College. Stephanie took over cooking duties for her family when she was just 10 years old after her mother became mentally ill and as her father was suffering from alcoholism. She went on to study at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to become a Chef, worked for 20+ years in the restaurant industry, 10 of which she owned her own restaurant. In 2010, her life and purpose intersected when she met a few executives from Lackawanna College that tasked her with starting the College's School of Hospitality program. She built it from scratch with borrowed kitchens, Bunsen burners, and pots and pans out of the trunk of her car. The program now boasts 4 degrees and an 85 seat restaurant and bar at their main campus in Scranton, PA. Now, as the College's AVP of Social and Economic Impact, she uses her scrappy, make-it-happen mindset to help people live better lives through education, entrepreneurship, and community connection. We also discuss a book that she is co-authoring along with Lackawanna College President Dr. Jill Murray, and Provost Dr. Erica Barone Pricci. The book, which hasn't been published yet, focuses on the strategies these 3 leaders implemented over the last 10+ years to create a culture of innovation at the College, one of which landed the College on Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies. Want to watch this episode? Tap here! Please enjoy! This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Ricci Security Solutions. #OntheStacks HQ is protected by Ricci Security Solutions. To secure your home or business, call 570-735-7500 Cavanaugh's Grille. Mention Code "STACKS" for 1 FREE draft beer with purchase of any entrée when you dine at! 163 North Main St., Mountain Top, PA 18707 The Pest Rangers. Finding insects in your home can be a real pest! Rid your home today from those unwanted creepy crawlers. Visit The Pest Rangers online at ThePestRangers.com Brrrn. Get 15% Off at thebrrrn.com with code "STACKS15" at checkout! blu door Financial helps you save money and reduce taxes to live a fuller financial life. To learn more, visit blu door Financial at www.bludoorFinancial.com Engage with us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or visit us at www.OnTheStacks.com.

On today's episode, I'm joined by two guests – my long-time friend, fellow community advocate, and new Chief Customer Officer of US Utilities at AES, Brandi Davis-Handy, and AES Indiana's Senior Director of Public Relations Tanya Sovinski.    AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 energy company that was just named a Top Ten pick on Fast Company's 2022 Ranking of Best Workplaces for Innovators. Earlier this year, AES was also named to Fast Company's 2022 list of the World's Most Innovative Companies, alongside companies like SpaceX and Microsoft, for its innovations in the energy sector.   These ladies are literally powering the future of work in an industry historically dominated by men in the executive suite – public utilities. We discuss moving from intention to impact, how far and how fast we should be moving from how things have been done to how we will do things in the future, and how to bring the public and your stakeholders along.    #RemoteWork #FutureOfWork #SiliconValley #WorkCulture #Technology #Workforce #OfficeCulture #Workplace #HybridWorkplace #Podcast #WorkplaceCulture #RenewableEnergy #Solar #CleanEnergy @karenmangia @theaescorp

When Mia Abbruzzese discovered that her mother was struggling with incontinence, the entrepreneur in her realized that there had to be better solutions than what her mom was using - something more skin-safe, easier to use and environmentally friendly. Together with wife Alex Fennell, they founded Attn: Grace with the intention of creating something genuinely new in the world of incontinence care products. Since their launch in 2020, they've been named to Fast Company's list of the World's Most Innovative Companies, and today they offer a range of absorbents, wipes, skin care products and more, all designed to be as natural, sustainable and effective as possible. In this episode of Life Without Leaks, we're joined by Alex to hear about what makes Attn: Grace different, what it took to actually introduce a new product to the marketplace, and where they're going as a company.Links The National Association for Continence - www.NAFC.orgAttn: Grace - www.attngrace.com B Corp https://usca.bcorporation.net/MusicRainbows Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Many of us want to make a difference in our lives, find our purpose and create our legacy. Shaped by our past, we look toward the future, and toward creating a better world for those around us. As the daughter of an immigrant and refugee, Katica Roy is driven by a passion to eradicate economic inequality and to champion the rights of refugees, women, and children. She has written numerous articles about intersectional gender equity for different national media platforms and uses storytelling and data-stitching to create a common calling toward achieving gender equity. Her articles garnered over 2.9 billion impressions. I was thrilled to have Katica join me on today's episode for a fascinating discussion on gender and the economy. Katica Roy (she/her) is one of LinkedIn's 2022 Top Voices for Gender Equity, the 2020 Colorado Entrepreneur of the Year, 2019 Stevie Entrepreneur of the Year, Top 25 Most Powerful Woman in Business, a 2018 Denver Business Journal Outstanding Women in Business finalist, a 2018 Colorado Governor's Fellow, and was named a Luminary by the Colorado Technology Association in 2017, recognizing her as a visionary technology leader in Colorado. Katica is the CEO of Pipeline, an award-winning company that uses advanced technology to make intersectional gender parity a reality in our lifetime. In addition to its core platform, Pipeline launched the first gender equity app on Salesforce's AppExchange. Pipeline was also named as one of TIME Magazine's Best Inventions of 2019, Fast Company's 2020 World's Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company's 2021 Next Big Things in Tech, Fast Company's 2022 World Changing Ideas. Pipeline is backed by both Accenture and Workday.

This episode, I'm joined by Katica Roy.As the daughter of an immigrant and refugee, Katica is driven by a passion to eradicate economic inequality and champion the rights of refugees, women, and children. CNN, MSNBC, CBS, Bloomberg, Cheddar, MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, NBC and Newsy have sought Katica for her sharp and unconventional take on the day's headlines. She's interviewed President Biden, Vice President Harris, Senators Booker and Gillibrand, Secretary Pete, Canadian Pay Equity Commissioner Karen Jensen, Sophia Bush, Eve Rodsky, Gretchen Carlson, and Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings. Her high-octane, visionary articles have been published by the World Economic Forum, Fast Company, Fortune, Forbes, Bloomberg, NBC, Entrepreneur, The Hill, The Advocate, Harvard Business Review, and Morning Consult. Her articles have garnered over 2.9 billion impressions. In 2017 Katica was named a Luminary by the Colorado Technology Association; in 2018 a Colorado Governors' Fellow; in 2019 a Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business and awarded the Stevie Entrepreneur of the Year—Gold Award; in 2020 she was named the Colorado Entrepreneur of the Year; in 2022 a LinkedIn Top Influencer for gender equity. She is a member of Fast Company's Impact Council and Bloomberg's New Economy Forum. Katica is the CEO of Pipeline, an award-winning company that uses advanced technology to make intersectional gender parity a reality in our lifetime. In addition to its core platform, Pipeline launched the first gender equity app on Salesforce's AppExchange. Pipeline was also named as one of TIME Magazine's Best Inventions of 2019, Fast Company's 2020 World's Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company's 2021 Next Big Things in Tech, and Fast Company's 2022 World Changing Ideas.  Pipeline is backed by both Accenture and Workday. Before speaking with Katica, we cover the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the looming railroad strike, and the importance of curating quality news.

Dale Nirvani Pfeifer, named New Zealand Woman of the Year (community category) in 2016, as well as "40 Under 40 business leader" by the Washington Business Journal, she is passionate about sustainability and social impact efforts that drive a strong return on investment for companies. Dale is the founder and CEO of Goodworld, an award-winning Social Impact Platform used by hundreds of inspirational brands including Mastercard, Citi and Lyft, and named a World Changing Idea and one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company magazine as well as one of the top 25 veteran-founded companies by Forbes. Tune in “Getting to the Top!” to find out how this transformational leader is changing the world by following her heart.

Dale Pfeifer, CEO of Goodworld, chats on scaling social impact through tech, the evolution of CSR (corporate social responsibility) from consumer targeted to greater corporate involvement, Mastercard, Citi, and BlackRock's leadership in CSR, the impact of the pandemic on accelerating CSR, the challenges of raising VC capital as a woman and as a social impact co., and what it's like to pitch President Obama & being on the front page of the NYTimes.Goodworld helps companies grow by making it easy to embed Social Impact into commerce, workplace culture and sustainability initiatives. Through our Social Impact experiences, sales teams close more deals at higher prices, HR teams increase employee engagement and attract talent, ESG teams drive ROI from their activities, and marketing teams create irresistible brands that boost product prices.Dale Pfeifer is passionate about Social Impact, CSR and ESG. Dale is the founder and CEO of fintech Goodworld - named one of the World's Most Innovative Companies and a World Changing Idea by Fast Company magazine. Their Social Impact Platform empowers employees, customers and communities to drive positive cultural change together through giving, volunteering and rewards.Goodworld - https://goodworldnow.comDale Pfeifer's Ted Talk - Creating a good world one # at a time Dale Pfeifer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-pfeiferEpisode Webpage - https://betweentwocoos.com/goodworld-ceo-dale-pfeiferBetween Two COO's - https://betweentwocoos.com Lean Startup - http://theleanstartup.comMichael Koenig on LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/mkoenig514

It's a business conversation on today's episode as we actively discuss ways to help destigmatize systemic taboos in corporate America. Organizations need to find ways to support those disproportionately affected by outdated policies and misguided laws. It is time leaders truly find ways to create psychological safety for people to share their experiences, and it is time for white women to take a stand. Erin Gallagher joined me to drive the message home.Key takeaways to listen forThought process behind effectively using a platform to talk about hot-button topicsWhat is intersectional gender equity?How to give people the physiologically safe space to share their experiences and thoughts, especially in the workplaceWays to support women and historically excluded groups in the workplaceTrends and behaviors following the Great ResignationResources mentioned in this episodeSupreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR)Cecile RichardsEMILY's ListAbout Erin GallagherErin is the CEO + Founder of Ella: a disruptive ecosystem powering intersectional gender equity.Erin has counseled C-suite and senior leaders at some of the world's biggest and best brands and companies — from LinkedIn to United Airlines to Carhartt to McDonald's — and forged relationships with change makers and leaders who believe in the power of diversity, equity, inclusion and access.She grew the previous company she founded from becoming global holding company Interpublic Group's first equity investment in a majority women-owned business (ever...in its 93-year history) to earning the recognition from Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2022. Erin is also a PRNews 2019 ‘Top Women in PR' Honoree. She began her career at Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, a non-profit, legal services, watchdog dedicated to ending discrimination/harassment of military personnel affected by the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. (Which they ultimately achieved.)And she has almost 20 years experience leading global marketing, business development, branding and communications.  Erin is a member of the Female Founder Collective, a network of businesses led by women, supporting women. Their mission is to enable and empower female-owned and led businesses to positively impact our communities, both socially and economically. She is a Launch Partner of Sweet Equity Media — world-renowned and awarded journalist Ellen McGirt's media platform investing in reported journalism that addresses race, identity, gender, civil rights, income inequality and leadership at the intersection of business and beyond — and a member of the Saysh Collective, whose mission is to undermine inequality with female creativity and athleticism.Connect with ErinWebsite: Have Her BackLinkedIn: Erin GallagherSupport the show! Want to learn more about us? Visit our website at www.periodtopause.com or send an email to amanda@periodtopause.com.Follow us on Instagram: @periodtopauseJoin our Facebook Group: Period to Pause

Guest of this encounter is Pat Hanson, an architect who is considered one of the most dynamic from the new Canadian school, founder in 2005 of gh3*, her own Toronto-based firm, a multi-disciplinary practice that, embracing architecture, urban planning and landscape, has realised brilliant institutional, infrastructural and residential projects, where the three different disciplines integrate, meaningfully complementing each other.Their environmentally and socially sustainable works, extremely relevant for their effort to reach low-carbon objectives, have achieved international recognition, awarded, among many acknowledgements, four Governor General's Medal in Architecture by the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada (RAIC), the highest recognition for building architecture in Canada, 6 Canadian Architect Award of Excellence and Merit, and an honorable mention, selected as World's Most Innovative Companies of 2020 in Architecture by Fast Company. Pat in 2016 was also mentioned by ArcVision Prize for Women in Architecture. Currently she serves on the Waterfront Design Review Panel, Toronto and is a senior advisor for Building Equality in Architecture, Toronto (BEAT). She has taught at University of Toronto and University of Waterloo, often lecturing in Europe and North America.The conversation starts deepening a strategy that Pat, as expert communicator, resorts to with her architecture, for stimulating civic awareness and nurturing public participation, with reference to Borden Park Pavilion and Stormwater Facility.We focus then on Stormwater Facility, a rainwater harvesting and treatment infrastructure, that, as leading environmental intervention, talks about the future of urban hydrology with a powerful sculptural monolithic statement, but doesn't forget the past, taking inspiration from a poetical image of water against a stone well, and Pat elaborates on this integration of pragmatism and poetry recurrent in her works.Boathouse, a dream house-studio for a photographer, a perfect synergy between nature and built environment, conceived in an enchanting corner, at the shores of the Stony Lake in Ontario, responds to the architect's ideal of a building open towards natural context and environmentally self-sufficient.Exemplar of this aspiration and commitment to minimise environmental footprint is anotherpluri-awarded project of great environmental and sustainable relevance, The Borden Park Natural Swimming Pool, the first chemical free public outdoor pool, based on hydrobotanical filters, realised in Canada, more than seven years ago.We dedicate then some considerations on how the practice prioritizes the importance to confer dignity to civic buildings, mentioning the challenging retrofitting of Windermere Fire Station and Kathleen Andrew's Transit Garage, a 50,000 m2 powerful, long rigorous sign, wrapped by a skin of stainless steel, able to elevate a conventionally utilitarian building and to offer a ‘political gesture of collegiality through architecture'.June Callwood Park, winner of an international competition in honour of a famous Canadian journalist, author, and social activist, is the final project we talk about, highlighting the originality of the conceptual approach, inspired by one of the last voice messages of the journalist, translated as voice wave pattern with great creativity into the physical reality of the park, with meticulous attention to details and variety of thematic areas and selection of materials.

Meg is the co-founder of ADAY, a sustainable capsule clothing brand named by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies. She is also one of Goldman Sachs' 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, having started her career with Goldman as an Investment Banker before joining Poshmark as one of their first 50 employees as a Senior Product Manager. She is Oxford educated with an MBA from Stanford University. Meg is also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete and a business coach for athletes and gyms. Moreover, Meg identifies as queer, British-Chinese and a digital nomad. She is also an angel investor and mentor to many communities and individuals advancing AAPI, LGBTQ+, and third culture interests. This episode was edited by Michelle Hsieh. ___________________________ L I S T E N E R S U R V E Y: Let us know your thoughts on the podcast here P A R T N E R S mentioned in this episode: - Aurate: Get 20% off your first purchase with code abg at auratenewyork.com/abg - European Wax Center: Get your first wax FREE at your local European Wax Center - Green Chef: Get $130 off and free shipping with code abg130 at greenchef.com/abg130 - Ritual: Get 10% off your first 3 months at ritual.com/ABG - The Jordan Harbinger Show: Search "The Jordan Harbinger Show" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts, or go to jordanharbinger.com/subscribe - ZocDoc: Get the app for FREE at zocdoc.com/ABG S H O U T O U T ! - Give a shoutout on the podcast here. S U B S C R I B E T O U S ! - @asianbossgirl on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / YouTube / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook - More about us at asianbossgirl.com E – M A I L U S ! - hello@asianbossgirl.com S U P P O R T U S ! - merch: asianbossgirl.myshopify.com - donation: anchor.fm/asianbossgirl/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Stoudt's latest startup has not only raised tens of millions of dollars in funding but hit Fast Company's list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2022. The venture, Applied VR has attracted investment from top-tier investors like Jazz Venture Partners, F-Prime Capital, SVB Capital, and Sway Ventures.

For our latest episode, we sat down with President and Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Jill Murray and Provost Dr. Erica Barone Pricci of Lackawanna College. Lackawanna is a premier, private, college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. However, the school is focused on taking a different approach to education, and last year it was included in Fast Company's list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for its “Level Up” Program, which we talk about in this episode.  Lackawanna puts a strong focus on keeping higher education affordable and accessible to anyone in our immediate community. We discuss the evolution of Lackawanna in recent years, and why it views itself as a “disrupter” in the higher education space. Jill and Erica explain why the college's mission is to educate students not only to be prepared for their professions upon graduation, but to be well-rounded citizens who are stakeholders in their community. They also tell the stories behind their own unique career paths, how they think about team building, and why having a strong culture is essential to any successful organization.This past semester, I joined Lackawanna as an adjunct professor. For me it was a way to spend time doing something I am passionate about, which is improving financial literacy and providing investor education to more people. One of the core tenants of our firm is providing people with tools to make better decisions in a complex financial world, and I was excited to be able to do that in a classroom setting for the first time. Lackawanna was a natural fit given the school's mission. We discussed why financial literacy isn't taught more effectively within the education system, how they approach decision-making themselves, and why education must shift to being viewed as an ongoing pursuit rather than a short-term goal in today's economy. I also asked Jill and Erica, and what the future looks like for the higher education system in the years to come and what role Lackawanna plays in it. It was an incredible conversation that highlights a great institution helping to make our region better in so many ways. Thanks again to Jill and Erica for a great discussion, and we hope that you enjoy this episode. 

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Dr. Kortney Ziegler, a serial entrepreneur tackling the challenge of fair access to financial resources for low-income and un-banked communities through the launch of the money-sharing community platform WellMoney. Before WellMoney, Kortney co-founded a crowdfunding platform that raised over $1 million to pay bail for people who can't afford it. Appolition was named one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by FastCompany. Tune in to learn more!

Dan Snyder is the co-founder and CEO of Lower, a multi-channel FinTech aimed at helping consumers build wealth through homeownership.  In this episode we talk with Dan about his journey starting Lower, raising the largest Series A round in Ohio history, and why doing it in his home state is special. Dan was named the #4 CEO in the country by Glassdoor in 2021 and his leadership style has led to multiple local and national Best Places to Work awards. Lower also recently joined Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2022. The FinTech landed third in the Personal Finance category. This designation comes as the company continues their innovation to help consumers reach their homebuying goals. Lower is the naming rights partner for the Columbus Crew's new stadium, Lower.com Field and they also hold the record for largest Series A investment in Ohio history. Dan loves helping his own people grow and uses a promote from within approach to the company.Learn more about Lower at www.lower.comFollow Dan on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/snyderdan

Josh Young is an athlete, leader, and follower of Jesus. He graduated from F&M with honors while playing two NCAA sports, D1 wrestling and football. Since then, Josh has worked in investment banking, non-profit, and helped run a successful political campaign.   Now, Josh is Chief of Staff at New Story, with a mission to pioneer solutions to end global homelessness. He declined acceptance to Harvard grad school to lead and love within his role at New Story.   New Story is one of the first non-profits to go through Y Combinator and has since built over 3,500 homes in Haiti, El Salvador, and Mexico. They led the construction of the world's first 3-D printed community. Their accolades include being listed four times as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies. Being featured in an Apple TV+ Documentary. And appearing on the front of the New York Times.   https://newstorycharity.org @newstorycharity on Instagram and Twitter   Videos Josh mentions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvM7jFZGAec   https://tv.apple.com/us/episode/mexico/umc.cmc.vw8qwc1j4ld8jr3itsc0b3wy?showId=umc.cmc.5xjrgoblr5l5i1ypamtayuhe9   REMARKS Hi everyone. I have to admit that I was a little skeptical before my conversation with Josh Young. I didn't want to be naive and just accept some do-gooder's hype about their non-profit at face value. But that didn't last long after listening to Josh and learning the story of New Story Charity. I am impressed with their mission and their operation. It's refreshing to hear about novel solutions being worked on by organizations that really want to make a difference in the world AND understand its realities. And it seems clear to me that New Story partners with local communities and gets buyin and doesn't try to ride in on a white horse and say “we know best.” Josh was outdoors when we were talking so you'll hear some environmental noise. I hope it's not too distracting. Listen and see if you agree that New Story has an approach that makes you hopeful. I'd love to hear what you think. Here's the interview. Full transcript available at http://ialwayswantedto.net ******************** Theme song written by Michael Cohen https://michaelcohenmusic.com and performed by Complicated People https://complicatedpeople.com Additional music by Michael Cohen ********************* Please fill out a 5-question survey at lizsumner.com/survey. Let me know when you're done and I'll send you a coupon code for my online course, 8 Steps to Launch Your Dream Life. (launchyourdreamlife.com) ********************* Listen on your favorite app - http://pod.link/alwayswanted Support I Always Wanted To on Patreon - http://patreon.com/alwayswanted Leave a review on Podchaser - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/i-always-wanted-to-670674 Thanks for listening.

What's the metaverse & why should you care? How are consumers expressing themselves digitally today? And what will that look like tomorrow? Where do brands have permission to participate? And how can they authentically engage in the absence of advertising? We speak with this year's Visionary of the Year: the Godmother of the Metaverse, Cathy Hackl, Chief Metaverse Officer at Futures Intelligence Group; and Travis Montaque, Founder & CEO of this year's Venture of the year: Holler; a Forbes 30 Under 30 and Entrepreneur Magazine's “Most Daring” media leader of one of Fast Company's 2020 World's Most Innovative Companies. We discuss the future of media, the formation of culture and the do's and don'ts for brands navigating the balance between purpose & commerce.

This Fresh Take interview featured Diane Hoskins, Co-CEO of Gensler. JB Holston and Diane discuss the future of talent, Gensler's goals as an organization, and their commitment towards inclusive growth within the Capital Region.Hosted by JB Holston.  Produced by Jenna Klym, Ramir Cena, Christian Rodriguez, and Nina Sharma. Edited by Christian Rodriguez. Learn from leaders doing the work across the Capital Region and beyond. These conversations will showcase innovation, as well as history and culture across our region, to bridge the gap between how we got here and where we are going.About our guest:Diane Hoskins is one of two Gensler co-CEOs whose collaborative leadership is fundamental to setting the company apart as a leading design firm. For her innovative leadership, Diane, along with Co-CEO Andy Cohen, ranks on Business Insider's elite “Creators” list, a who's who of the world's 100 top creative visionaries. As a hands-on leader, Diane oversees Gensler's global platform and its day-to-day operations, with some 6,000 people networked across 50 offices, serving clients in more than 120 countries. Diane is focused on Gensler's global talent strategies, performance, and organizational development to ensure that we serve our clients with the world's top talent. She is the catalyst for Gensler's Research program, for which Diane is committed to delivering value to clients through strategies and innovations like Gensler's Workplace Performance Index® (WPI).A registered architect, she graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and holds an MBA from the Anderson Graduate School of Management at UCLA. Diane received an Outstanding Impact Award from the Council of Real Estate Women and is both a Regent of the American Architectural Foundation and a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. Her insights have appeared in the Financial Times, Harvard Business Review, the Washington Post, and The Economist; and she was a featured speaker at Bloomberg BusinessWeek's CEO Conference.In her role, Diane serves as a key contributor to what is acknowledged, by its peers, as the most admired and largest architecture firm in the world, pioneering project types and design innovation strategies for the next century and acknowledged by Fast Company as one of “The World's Most Innovative Companies.”

You're not alone if you've ever had feelings around being "good enough." Unfortunately, this is a shared question among humans, but we feel especially among teenage girls and gender expansive youth. Abby brings in the award-winning writer and entrepreneur Catherine Connors to talk about how we can begin to reframe 'good' for ourselves (and 'enough,' for that matter)... Catherine brings in her experiences from academia, Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and as the former head of content for Disney Interactive to rethink how this question. ---Catherine Connors is also the former co-founder of Maverick, a groundbreaking venture-backed digital network for Gen Z creators that Fast Company named one of its 2019 World's Most Innovative Companies. A former political philosopher focusing on the place of women and girls in cultural history and the co-author of the critically acclaimed The Feminine Revolution (Seal Press), Catherine is cited widely and speaks frequently on the power of female creators and on empowering women and girls. She lives with her family in Los Angeles, California, where she is currently at work on her next book.Learn more about Catherine ConnorsConnect with Catherine---In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Fifteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, creators, and changemakers reflecting on their teen years, what makes them feel the most “in their element” on the daily, and things they wish they had known as a teenager.------> Check out our website!---> Follow us for a chance to be mentioned out on future episodes!---> Become a founding member and test the beta version of the sister app.---> Submit your creative expression for a chance to be featured on the podcast!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Josh Young is an athlete, leader, and follower of Jesus. He graduated from F&M with honors while playing two NCAA sports, D1 wrestling and football. Since then, Josh has worked in investment banking, non-profit, and helped run a successful political campaign. Now, Josh is Chief of Staff at New Story, with a mission to pioneer solutions to end global homelessness. He declined acceptance to Harvard grad school to lead and to love within his role at New Story. New Story is one of the first non-profits to go through Y Combinator and has since built over 3,500 homes in Haiti, El Salvador, and Mexico. They led the construction of the world's first 3-D printed community. Their accolades include being listed four times as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies. Being featured in an Apple TV+ Documentary. And appearing on the front of the New York Times. Get in touch with Josh Young New Story - https://newstorycharity.org/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Joshua_LC_Young Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joshua_lc_young/ Learn more about New Story Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/newstorycharity/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/NewStoryCharity Apple TV+ documentary The New York Times Named one of the world's most Innovative Companies for the 4th year Book your free Strategy Flow call today! https://www.outfieldleadership.com/#call Purchase Dave's book The Self-Evolved Leader here- https://www.amazon.com/Self-evolved-Leader-Elevate-Develop-Refuses/dp/1626346801 Get in touch with Dave: Website: https://www.davemckeown.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davemckeown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davemckeown1/?hl=en

Reimagining the Food Supply Chain with Eric Ristow and Luis Pajares Eric Ristow, Luis Pajares, and Joe Lynch discuss reimagining the food supply chain. The food supply chain has many challenges including poor customer experience, disconnected cold storage networks, and a lack of system integration resulting in limited visibility. About Eric Ristow Eric Ristow serves as Vice President of Product and Application Management at Lineage Logistics. In this role, he ensures custom-built software, as well as SaaS applications, meet the needs of Lineage's customers. This includes identifying discrete business problems within the temperature-controlled logistics space and developing the requisite applications to enable the safe and efficient storage and transportation of food. As a technology leader for the world's largest cold-chain provider, Eric is passionate about building more effective food management and delivery solutions for Lineage's customers to improve the resiliency of the food supply chain in an increasingly challenging global environment. Prior to joining Lineage in 2014, Eric spent 7 years as a management consulting within the healthcare, pharmaceutical and retail spaces. These efforts include the large-scale post-merger integration of technical assets, deployment of global asset management programs, the integration of regulatory content systems, and the development of an enterprise resource planning program to support the strategic staffing of all IT projects, comprising an annual budget of $180 million and 2,500 global team members. Eric holds a BA in history from Dartmouth College and a JD/MBA from Emory University. About Lineage Logistics Lineage Logistics is the world's largest and most innovative temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider. Lineage's expertise in end-to-end logistical solutions, its unrivaled real estate network and its use of technology combine to promote food safety, increase distribution efficiency, advance sustainability, lessen environmental impact, and minimize supply chain waste. As a result, Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. Lineage has grown its cubic feet by 60% annually since 2008 to 1.9 billion cubic feet, making it the largest global temperature-controlled industrial REIT. In recognition of the company's leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company's Annual list of The World's Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide. About Luis Pajares Luis Pajares serves as the Chief Revenue Officer at Turvo. He brings over 30 years of experience in software and cloud technologies in both large publicly traded and start-up companies. Luis's career has been focused on finding and developing disruptive technologies that modernize industries. At Turvo Luis is focused on applying his knowledge and experience in digital transformation to the logistics industry to create the world's first collaborative logistics solution to unify every person, system, and organization in the supply chain. In his previous role as Group Vice President for Oracle Communications, he was a senior member of the leadership team responsible for strategy with oversight of worldwide sales, alliances and partnerships. Luis holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Florida and an MBA from the University of Dallas. About Turvo Turvo is the world's first multi-enterprise collaborative platform specifically designed for the global supply chain. The Turvo platform connects people and organizations across the supply chain, allowing shippers, logistics providers, and carriers to digitally transform their workflows with cloud-based software and mobile applications. The technology unifies all systems, internal and external, providing one end-to-end system of record set for all operations and analytics while eliminating redundant manual tasks and automating business processes. Turvo is based in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Dallas, Texas, and Hyderabad, India. Key Takeaways: Reimagining the Food Supply Chain Food producers, especially those that require temperature control have traditionally depended on a hodge-podge collection of 3PLs to store and transport their product. Since no one 3PL had the service footprint (warehousing locations) adequate to service the entire country, food producers used multiple cold storage suppliers, which resulted in disparate systems and processes. Predictably, using multiple cold storage facilities led to inefficiency and waste, specifically wasted food. Meanwhile, the bar has raised for food producers. Due to customer demand for faster transit times, food inventory must be stored closer to customers. Additionally, everyone in the food supply chain wants fast, accurate, actionable data. Lastly, food waste has become recognized as a problem. Dumping food into a landfill when there may be hungry people in the community is a problem that must be addressed. Lineage Logistics is transforming the food supply chain. Lineage has embarked on an ambitious plan to create a national footprint that will enable food producers to utilize one 3PL for all their storage, logistics, and transportation needs. Today, Lineage Logistics moves approximately 30% of temperature-controlled food in the U.S. and nearly 10% worldwide. Link to Lineage's acquisitions. In addition to their impressive service footprint (warehouse locations), Lineage has partnered with Turvo to launch Lineage Link. Lineage Link, powered by Turvo, is a unified and fully integrated supply-chain technology solution that seamlessly connects the Lineage network, driving collaboration, performance, and efficiency for all supply chain participants. The platform gives customers an unprecedented level of insight and control to enable more agile and informed decisions, providing visibility across locations, orders, inventories, transportation, and warehouse appointment scheduling. Learn More About Reimagining the Food Supply Chain Lineage Logistics Partners with Turvo to Launch Lineage Link Eric Ristow Lineage Logistics Luis Pajares Turvo Logistics Frictionless Logistics: It's the Collaboration, Stupid with Ketan Karkhanis The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

David Shillingford is the Chief Strategy Officer of Everstream Analytics (formerly Resilience360 and Riskpulse), a leading supply chain risk analytics company that enables greater resilience and agility in the supply chains of many of the world's best-known companies. David has led the development of several industry-wide data and analytics platforms both as an entrepreneur and as SVP Supply Chain at Verisk Analytics, ranked by Forbes magazine as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies.  David's first career was as a special operations officer in the British Army.Discover more details here.Some of the highlights of the episode:How Everstream is helping their clients and problems they are solvingCase studies on how they brought significant change to your clientsChallenges and hurdles Everstream went throughEverstream's sustainability initiativesWhat makes Everstream unique in terms of hiring and attracting talentFollow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Amanda Christensen, ideaXme guest interviewer and strategy executive at Cubaka interviews Marc Oshima, co-founder and chief marketing officer at AeroFarms. AeroFarms is a Certified B Corporation. They use the latest breakthroughs in indoor vertical farming, artificial intelligence and plant biology to fix our broken food system and improve the way fresh produce is grown and distributed locally and globally. Their objective is to solve both current and future food challenges by producing high quality safe produce using the latest science and technology. AeroFarms Transforming Agriculture Since 2004: AeroFarms has been transforming agriculture with people and planet in mind. They have built a proprietary agriculture platform to grow a wide array of products, delivering superior flavour, better quality and improved nutrition with the most sophisticated levels of traceability and food safety in our industry. AeroFarms' Vision: To understand plant biology and to be great farmers and solve broader problems in agriculture. To serve communities by leading with brand and providing access to high-quality, consistent, and safe products. To protect the environment for future generations, growing more while using less. Marc Oshima's biography: Marc is Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of AeroFarms, a leading clean- technology company that builds and operates responsible, state-of-the-art indoor vertical farms around the world, enabling local production and transforming agriculture. A Certified B Corporation, AeroFarms has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies for Food and by Inc. as one of the Top 25 Disruptive Companies. An award-winning marketer with an extensive background in retail, branding, and media, Marc is also passionate about increasing access to healthy food and has led the marketing for major food retailers. Marc has been recognized by Eating Well magazine as one of the 2018 American Food Heroes. With his B.A. from Columbia College and M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, Marc is also Board Co-Chair of Chefs Collaborative, a 25 year old non-profit improving our sustainable food systems, and a member of the United Fresh Produce Marketing & Merchandising Council. Links Marc Oshima: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcoshima https://twitter.com/oshimagoodfood?la... https://www.aerofarms.com Links Amanda Christensen: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/amandamchr... Links ideaXme: https://radioideaxme.com​​​​ https://www.instagram.com/ideaxme/?hl... https://twitter.com/ideaxm?ref_src=tw... https://www.facebook.com/ideaXme/​​​​ https://www.linkedin.com/company/1867... https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... ideaXme is a global network - podcast on 12 platforms, 40 countries, mentor programme and creator series. Mission: To share knowledge of the future. Our passion: Rich Connectedness™!

AeroFarms is an indoor vertical farming company and Certified B Corporation that is transforming agriculture by growing flavorful, safe, healthy food all year round in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible way. In this episode of FoodTech Junkies, we speak with Marc Oshima, Co-Founder and CMO. Together we take a behind-the-scenes look at the latest headlines regarding the company, discuss the impact of next-gen farming practices on communities, and exchange views on the opportunities lying ahead. About AeroFarms Since 2004, AeroFarms, through its holding company, Dream Holdings, Inc., has been leading the way for indoor vertical farming and championing transformational innovation for agriculture. On a mission to grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity, AeroFarms is a Certified B Corporation with global headquarters in Newark, New Jersey, United States. Named one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company two years in a row and one of TIME's Best Inventions, AeroFarms' patented, award-winning indoor vertical farming technology provides the perfect conditions for healthy plants to thrive, taking agriculture to a new level of precision, food safety and productivity while using up to 95% less water and no pesticides versus traditional field farming. AeroFarms enables local production to safely grow all year round for its commercial retail brand Dream Greens that has peak flavor always®. In addition, AeroFarms has developed multi-year strategic partnerships ranging from government to major Fortune 500 companies to help uniquely solve agriculture supply chain needs. For additional information, visit: https://aerofarms.com/. About Marc Oshima Marc is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of AeroFarms. An award-winning marketer with an extensive background in retail, branding, and media, Marc is also passionate about increasing access to healthy food and has led the marketing for major food retailers. Marc has been recognized by Eating Well magazine as one of the 2018 American Food Heroes. With his B.A. from Columbia College and M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, Marc is also Board Co-Chair of Chefs Collaborative, a 25 year old non-profit improving our sustainable food systems, and a member of the United Fresh Produce Marketing & Merchandising Council.

Samir Ibrahim is the CEO and co-founder of SunCulture. SunCulture develops and commercializes life-changing technology that solves the biggest daily challenges for the world's 570 million smallholder farming households. The company is featured on Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2021, and is recognized as a Bloomberg New Energy Pioneer and a Financial Times Transformational Business. SunCulture was also named to the London Stock Exchange's “Companies to Inspire Africa” index. SunCulture has been featured by TED, the Financial Times, the Economist, BBC, and more. Prior to SunCulture, Samir studied finance and international business at NYU's Undergraduate Stern School of Business and joined PwC's Financial Services, Structured Products, and Real Estate Group. Samir is recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30, Top Conscious Business Leader by Conscious Company Media, and a World Energy Council Future Energy Leader alumnus. Samir is also on the Organizing Committee of Shikilia, a coalition of public and private sector organizations providing emergency cash transfers to low-income Kenyan communities.Resources https://sunculture.com/https://www.instagram.com/sunculturekenya/https://www.instagram.com/samiribrahim/

Miguel Armaza sits down with the amazing Kevin Busque, Founder and CEO of Guideline, a modern 401(k) provider for small businesses. Under Kevin’s leadership, Guideline has grown to be the retirement plan of choice for more than 20,000 small businesses, amassing more than $4 billion in assets under management and raising over $140 million in equity from top industry investors like Generation Investment, Tiger Global, Greyhound, Lerer Hippeau, Amex, Propel, Felicis, NEA, and many more. Kevin founded Guideline after seven years as a Co-Founder at TaskRabbit, another massively successful business that was acquired by IKEA in 2017. We also want to extend a special thank you to professor Adam Grant for his help in making this episode a reality, where we discuss: - Kevin’s background and how his upbringing led him down the entrepreneurial journey - Launching Guideline from a house garage and some of their early-day challenges - Navigating the pandemic and why they had no idea how it would affect their business (hint, they actually doubled in size) - The surprising effect of the pandemic on US retirement savings rates, increasing from 8% to 12% - Kevin’s philosophy around culture and why he does not like to take an active role in dictating a company culture - Valuable reflections for entrepreneurs and the importance of always doing the hard things first Kevin Busque Kevin is the founder and CEO of Guideline, a modern and affordable modern and affordable 401(k) for small businesses. Under Kevin’s leadership, Guideline has grown to be the retirement plan of choice for more than 20,000 small businesses, amassing more than $4 billion in assets under management. A World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Fast Company named Guideline one of the World's Most Innovative Companies and Forbes named it to its Fintech 50—a ranking of the companies shaping the future of money—twice. Kevin founded Guideline after seven years at TaskRabbit, the online and mobile labor marketplace that he co-founded, which was acquired by IKEA in 2017. Kevin has been featured in Inc., the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal, and is a contributor for Entrepreneur Magazine. The son of an Army intelligence Sergeant, he grew up in several cities across North America and Europe, but considers himself a New Englander. He now lives in San Mateo, California. About Guideline Guideline launched in 2016 with a mission to create an honest, easy retirement platform that gives people confidence they'll have a retirement they can look forward to. Since its launch, Guideline has grown to support more than 20,000 small business clients, managing more than $4 billion in assets. Guideline handles the heavy lifting—from plan administration and employee onboarding, to compliance testing, government filing, and recordkeeping—to make small business owners’ jobs easier. For more FinTech insights, follow us below: Medium: medium.com/wharton-fintech WFT Twitter: twitter.com/whartonfintech Miguel's Twitter: twitter.com/MiguelArmaza Miguel's Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3jWIpqp

Wondering how to join the list of the world's most innovative and successful organizations? Then creating a low-code company is one of the keys focuses for you. Listen to our new episode with the Innovation Catalyst Keith Harmeyer to hear the secrets that will help you down this path! 

Adam Lowry is a former climate scientist and the founder of several mission-driven businesses, including Method Products, Ripple Foods, and Sugarbreak, all public benefit corporations. Adam designs businesses with sustainability principles at their core, so that their growth produces positive social and environmental impacts. His businesses have eliminated more than a million tons of GHG emissions and a thousand tons of plastic waste, saved more than 100 billion gallons of water, and created hundreds of green manufacturing jobs on four continents; all while creating more than a billion dollars in shareholder value. Adam's companies have been named #7 on the Inc 500 list of fastest growing private companies in the US; #16 on Fast Company's Fast 50 World's Most Innovative Companies; and twice named to the Global CleanTech 100. Adam has contributed countless innovations to the sustainable business space that span from packaging to green chemistry to urban revitalization. Adam has been honored as recipient of The Circular Economy Award from the World Economic Forum and the global Citizen Award from the Clinton Global Initiative for his leadership in the private sector. Adam is a Catto Environmental Fellow at the Aspen Institute and holds a B.S., Chemical Engineering, from Stanford University. On this episode, Adam shares his one way ticket to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787. Adam also talks about founding Method Product, Ripple Foods and Sugarbreak and their impact in our daily lives. Adam is just one of the dynamic personalities featured on The One Way Ticket Show, where Host Steven Shalowitz explores with his guests where they would go if given a one way ticket, no coming back. Their destinations may be in the past, present, future, real, imaginary or a state of mind. Steven's guests have included: Nobel Peace Prize Winner, President Jose Ramos-Horta; Legendary Talk Show Host, Dick Cavett; Law Professor, Alan Dershowitz; Fashion Expert, Tim Gunn; Broadcast Legend, Charles Osgood; International Rescue Committee President & CEO, David Miliband; Former Senator, Joe Lieberman; Playwright, David Henry Hwang; Journalist-Humorist-Actor, Mo Rocca; SkyBridge Capital Founder & Co-Managing Partner, Anthony Scaramucci; Abercrombie & Kent Founder, Geoffrey Kent; Travel Expert, Pauline Frommer, as well as leading photographers, artists, chefs, writers, intellectuals and more.  

Katica Roy is a gender economist and the CEO and founder of Denver-based Pipeline, an award-winning SaaS company that leverages artificial intelligence to identify and drive economic gains through gender equity. Pipeline launched the first gender equity app on Salesforce's AppExchange.  The Pipeline platform was named one of TIME Magazine's Best Inventions of 2019 and Fast Company's 2020 World's Most Innovative Companies. In 2017 Katica was named a Luminary by the Colorado Technology Association, in 2018 a Colorado Governor's Fellow, and in 2019 a Top 25 Most Powerful Woman in Business and a Stevie Entrepreneur of the Year, Gold Award. She is also an industry entrepreneur, thought-leader, and frequent editorial contributor and speaker.  Katica's articles have been published by World Economic Forum, NBC, Fast Company, Forbes, Bloomberg, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, The Hill, The Advocate, Salesforce, and Morning Consult.  In 2019, her articles garnered over 1B impressions.  If you know me at all, you know how I love talking to someone who is an expert in all things equity. Get ready to dig in.