Best Infinite Canvas Podcasts (2025)

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"Brand as a Rorschach Test" with Tom Suharto, Global Strategy Lead at Forsman & Bodenfors 56:52

1M ago56:52

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In this episode of The Bad Podcast, An Advertising Podcast, we get inside the mind of Tom Suharto, Global Strategy Lead at Forsman & Bodenfors. From cutting his teeth in research to leading strategy on a global scale, Tom's career path is anything but linear—unless you count the 400-page data reports he once sifted through. We talk cultural codes, …

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"Think Local, Act Global" with Erin Williams, Global XD at McDonald's 58:58

2M ago58:58

58:58

Our Favorite Stories Erin’s unconventional path to advertising—starting with an English and film degree, moving to Chicago, and launching a scrappy startup before breaking into UX. The “hot cake” corporate training at McDonald’s, where new hires spend a full day working in a restaurant, and how it shaped her design perspective. How McDonald’s globa…

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Todd Kolm, Frameworks for Finding the Right Problem 1:14:05

3M ago1:14:05

1:14:05

Our Favorite Stories: Hotboxing the next blockbuster idea: starting a career at the tail end of the "Mad Men" era in digital healthcare advertising. Working with Rich Norman, Todd learned how Allegra got its name. "An articulation, not of the problem statement, but of the relief". "Many times in my career, humans were reduced to numbers or broad st…

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"Playing with Platforms" with Chuck Monn, CCO at R&R Partners 1:11:56

4M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

Happy New Year, we hope you've had a fantastic holiday filled with much deserved rest, good food, and even better company. We're starting 2025 with strong with TBWA veteran-turned-indy CCO Chuck Monn. Among many things, he takes us into the mind of an award-winning creative director who touched cultural pillars like the Olympics, Visa, and Apple. H…

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An Infinite Canvas: The Future of Collaborative Storytelling with AI ft. Alec Pollak, EVP at NEON, an IPG Health Company 1:03:59

4M ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Our Favorite Stories Alec's journey as the "Photoshop kid" at Grey Entertainment, helping build the Batman movie's first website. His reflections on surviving the Web 1.0 era and the exciting chaos of startups in 1990s New York. Using virtual reality for healthcare. Talk about ahead of the curve! Alec tells us about a 1993 college paper he wrote at…

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"Straight-A student with a bad mouth" with Chris Eichenseer, Founder & CD at Someoddpilot 1:17:02

4M ago1:17:02

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Our favorite stories: From record label & photography studio to ad agency; shaping incredible brands like Lollapalooza and Pitchfork to now Kimberly-Clark and Patagonia Renting a $700/month, 2,000 sq ft industrial space to make band posters & album art, produce music, and photograph musicians. Creating Someoddpilot at 25 - "the gusto, the sincerity…

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Jargon Monoxide with "MC" Melissa Cabral 1:01:52

5M ago1:01:52

1:01:52

Our favorite stories: Mass media shaped by sight-sound imagery, inspired by watching a ton of TV and critiquing the commercials as much as watching the programming. Recalling jingles, surgery cartoons, GEICO ads... On trying research journalism - "something just wasn't clicking, it felt like it drained me of energy." Part time restaurant job and ap…

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From CEO to Psychoanalyst with Tom Doctoroff, ex-JWT Asia 1:08:58

7M ago1:08:58

1:08:58

"If you got one foot in tomorrow and one foot in yesterday, then you're squattin' on today." - Brian's grandma Our favorite stories: 3x author, professor, and agency chief turned clinical therapist Over 20 years in China leading perhaps the most storied industry-shaper J. Walter Thompson on accounts like Kraft, Nike, and Microsoft. There was a lot …

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"Please Stay Dumb and Curious" with Micky Ogando, Founder/CCO of Bakery 1:00:11

7M ago1:00:11

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Our favorite stories: "I started Bakery when I was 27... I didn't know how to do anything but I thought I knew how to do everything better than everyone else." "If you're from a place like the Dominican Republic, you're surviving... there's very few career tracks. You have a main career and a lot of side (hustles)." "Once puberty hits... I was out …

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"Sketchbook Theo is the best Theo" with Theo Gibson, ECD at Joan Creative 1:05:40

7M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

Theo Gibson, ECD of Joan Creative and visual artist Bank Moody, joins us from Joan's NYC office to share his Jedi-like wisdom around authentic artistic creation, and how it has served him during an award-winning advertising career, from his early days building a creative community in Toronto, Canada, to his current role and life in NYC. Our favorit…

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Lameya Chaudhury, Head of Social Impact, Lucky Generals (UK) 1:02:42

8M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

This episode, we sit down with Lameya Chaudhury, the driving force behind social impact at Lucky Generals, the UK-based advertising agency known for work that doesn't just resonate—it challenges perceptions and drives meaningful change. With over 15 years of experience connecting brands to their communities, Lameya shares her journey of being curio…

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"Doing one great thing a year" with JoRoan Lazaro, ECD at Experience.Monks 56:57

9M ago56:57

56:57

Multi-hyphenate creative legend JoRoan Lazaro, ECD of Experience.Monks joins us to talk all things emerging technology, career lifecycles, and getting his start AOL in a time when UX design was still a nascent discipline. Our favorite stories: One of the odd birds in both product design and brand communications Going against the grain: started in c…

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Multi-Cultural Marketing is Marketing with Suzie Bao 1:04:25

11M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Suzie Bao, IW Group's new VP Account Director for McDonald's stopped by the Bad Pod to talk about... Joy work; engaging career growth and creativity with a focus on multicultural representation Lessons on finding mentorship early and often; the courage it takes to embrace people willing to tell you what you are bad at Accelerating and championing A…

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"Not everyone can eat a creative idea" with Matt Johnson, Co-Founder of HAYMAKER 1:16:50

11M ago1:16:50

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You'll be glad you caught this one. Matt Johnson has paved his ad career as a strategist and now agency founder with determination, humility, and of, course, a heaping helping of creativity. He cut his teeth at some of the most iconic names in LA advertising; Goodby, 72&Sunny, 180LA, and now Haymaker Matt tells us about sharing an alma mater with D…

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Episode 69 - Clint Runge, Founder at Archrival - Youth Culture Agency 1:01:02

1y ago1:01:02

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Introducing our guest all the way from Lincoln, Nebraska… Clint Runge, CEO & Founder of Archrival! Turns out, advertising was a second chapter for Clint, who actually started out in architecture and design. Archrival is a youth culture agency setting out to reinvent how brands with the hearts and minds of young adults, teens to twenty-somethings. C…

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Episode 68 - Amelia's Farewell! 1:06:37

1y ago1:06:37

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After 3 years and over 60 guest interviews, The Bad Pod co-founder, Amelia is leaving the podcast. AND Eric L. Hu, Head of Strategy FinTech at Walmart and our episode 37 guest from August '22, is taking over as co-host! Eric & Brian talk with Amelia about the pod past, our futures, what makes the work "worth it," and what is most important in our p…

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Episode 67 — The Next Evolution of the Creator Economy with Ryan J. Mack, CCO at Made In Network 1:17:08

1+ y ago1:17:08

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Look no further than this episode's thumbnail image to see that Ryan Mack likes doing things differently. And it's that ability to go with his gut, even and especially when unconventional, that has ushered him through a truly inspiring career. In his words, Ryan Mack's special talent is making small things medium. As the former President of Virtue …

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Episode 66 - Making Advertising More Accessible with Sarah Latz & Francesca Piancone of Book180 Portfolio School 1:08:51

1+ y ago1:08:51

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It's the Happiest of New Years here at The Bad Pod because we finally got to sit down with the co-founders of our long-time sponsors, Book 180! Sarah Latz & Francesca Piancone were PR & Agency professionals who moonlighted as instructors at Chicago Portfolio School. And it's there where they first began to get the idea for another way to do this wh…

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Episode 65 - Brand Strategy with Ian Baer: Insights from a 35-Year Veteran 1:21:55

1+ y ago1:21:55

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In episode 65 of The Bad Pod, An Ad Pod, we delve into the mind of Ian Baer, an advertising maven with a storied 35-year career at the helm of industry giants like Publicis and TBWA. Ian recounts how the classic sitcom "Bewitched" sparked his initial fascination with advertising, setting him on a path to become a strategic powerhouse in the field. …

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Episode 64 - Allie LeFevere, Co-founder of Obedient, the world's first Humor Branding Agency 58:58

1+ y ago58:58

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Allie LeFevere and her co-founder/best friend, Lyndsay Sanders, have been using clever concepts and witty wordplay to grow a wide range of brands, like Blue Bunny ice cream, Native cosmetics, the LA Rams, CMT, and a slew of other organizations across myriad industries. We talk about why humor works, why brands are scared of it, the sweet spot that …

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Podcast Finale: Celebrating Growth, Lessons, and Personal Transformation 17:21

1+ y ago17:21

17:21

In this heartfelt conclusion, the host, Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi, reflects on the remarkable journey of creating this podcast. From the initial idea and challenges of startup to the growth and impact, Dr. Kuchimanchi shares her personal transformation and what she has learned from the conversations and experiences. She emphasizes the importance of p…

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The Power of Negotiation: Strategies for Maximizing Your Salary and Benefits- Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi 8:37

1+ y ago8:37

8:37

We all know that negotiating for money and benefits can be intimidating, but fear not! This episode is packed with tips and insights to help you navigate the negotiation process like a pro. From researching salary ranges to scripting your negotiation points, I share practical advice that you can start using today. So grab a pen and paper, because y…

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Episode 63 - Rodney Johnson, Freelance Motion Designer, Editor & Shooter 56:28

1+ y ago56:28

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Rodney Johnson jumped into the deep end on production with his start at Tube Creative, an independent production studio in Atlanta, which gave him his 10,000 of hours of experience and then some. Since then he's only added to his resumé, working on productions in the ad world, for music videos, and beyond. He and Brian met when Rodney was moonlight…

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Navigating Career Breaks and Relaunching: Insights from Carol Fishman Cohen- CEO, iRelaunch, TEDx speaker, Podcaster 33:59

1+ y ago33:59

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How do you reenter the workforce and relaunch your career successfully? Carol Fishman Cohen provides insight from her personal experience and that of 1000's of women that iRelaunch has helped traverse this very path. There are even ideas on how to prepare ahead for a potential career break. Carol Fishman Cohen is a trailblazing advocate for relaunc…

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How to Navigate Intentional and Unintentional Career Breaks, with Sirisha Kuchimanchi - Interviewed by Carol Fishman Cohen (Host of 3,2,1 iRelaunch) 33:13

1+ y ago33:13

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Sirisha Kuchimanchi experienced the challenges of starting her career with uncertainty and a lack of confidence. After being laid off from her first job, she found herself in a new city without a support network, except for a few colleagues she had met. Determined to find employment, she began searching for job opportunities and went for a few inte…

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Episode 62 - Sebastián Cuevas, ACD @ VMLY&R Commerce 57:09

1+ y ago57:09

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Sebastián is one of our favorite people and fellow VMLYR Commerce employee. Unfortunately for this pod's hosts, that's where the comparison stops, because Sebastián has separated himself from many in the advertising world by having more Lions than sub-Saharan Africa. He joins us off the heals of his most recent win, a Grand Prix for his work on Ore…

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Unlocking Opportunities: How Networking Can Lead to Mentorship and Job Offers- A LinkedIn Live with host Sirisha Kuchimanchi 19:59

1+ y ago19:59

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Serisha Kuchimanchi, former tech executive and host of the podcast, shares her insights on how to expand your network. She starts by describing her experience attending a Podcast Movement conference in Dallas, highlighting how networking on LinkedIn led to numerous positive responses and mentorship opportunities. Serisha emphasizes the importance o…

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Episode 61 - Joshua Womack, Copywriter & Author of "You Are Not That Funny: Stories from Cleveland Stand-Up" 1:00:42

1+ y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Episode 61 welcomes back Joshua Womack to talk about his new book about his days as a Cleveland comedian. He tells us what he's learned about book publishing between his debut Copywriting manifesto, "I'm Not a Copywriter But...". He tells us about the importance of a good editor and why he loves the morning time best for his creative pursuits. Buy …

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Navigating Engineering and Manufacturing as a Woman with Sirisha Kuchimanchi (on Papa PhD podcast) 53:44

1+ y ago53:44

53:44

The pace and lifestile in manufacturing and engineering is different from what you find in academic research. So is the culture. Namely, they have been male dominated spaces, historically. This week on Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD, I will be takling with my guest, Sirisha Kuchimanchi, about how, as a woman in these spaces, you can own your caree…

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Episode 60 - Ellie Lloyd, ECD of Glow 51:04

1+ y ago51:04

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Extra thanks to our episode 60 (!!) guest Ellie Lloyd, Executive Creative Director at Glow, who joined us amidst a tropical storm that was falling on top of her Los Angeles home. But the connection holds out and we get a special look at her extensive career in advertising with a focus on promoting for hit movies and television series like The Last …

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Empowering Women in STEM: Breaking Barriers and Shaping a Diverse Future- A LinkedIn Live with Kathy Nelson & Lennis Perez 1:06:41

1+ y ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Are you trying to break barriers and advance your career as a Women in STEM? Join us as Kathy Nelson, Lennis Perez and I explore the importance of advocating for oneself, amplifying women's voices, and promoting positive representation for Women in STEM. We also discuss the impact of technology, the challenges of work-life balance, and the power of…

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Episode 59 - Edmund Sandoval, Sr. Copywriter at R/GA 56:51

1+ y ago56:51

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His friends call him "Mundo." Mundo Sando if they're being proper. Edmund Sandoval is a Chicago-based Senior Copywriter for R/GA and a writer writer in his time outside of agency life. He brings us yet another completely unique story about a nonlinear entrance into advertising. He tells us how the pandemic shaped his creative life and what it feels…

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From Engineering to Entrepreneurship: Defining Your Vision, Seeking Feedback and Ensuring Scalability - Jen Sargent, CEO Wondery (Amazon Podcasts) 52:40

1+ y ago52:40

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Are you looking for a playbook on how to pivot from engineering to entrepreneurship? Jen Sargent (CEO of Wondery -Amazon Podcasts) shares her remarkable journey from being an electrical engineer to running a successful media company. With her diverse career background and expertise in male-dominated industries, Jen provides invaluable insights and …

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Episode 58 - Phillip Khosid, Co-Founder of Battery LA 1:05:14

1+ y ago1:05:14

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Episode Summary: "Spark of Creativity: Philip Khosid's Journey with Battery LA" In this episode of "The Bad Pod, Advertising Podcast," we interview Philip Khosid, the co-founder of Battery LA. With a background in Grey Worldwide and BBDO, Philip's journey led him to establish Battery in 2013, which saw him crafting campaigns for titans like Warner …

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Episode 57 - Chirag Khushalani & Tobbi Vu, Creators of The Loudest Roar 59:32

1+ y ago59:32

59:32

These young creatives gamified the Cannes Lion experience with The Loudest Roar, a virtual juror experience for anyone with an eye for advertising to see how their taste stacks up against the real Cannes jury selections. Chirag Khushalani is a strategist at AKQA Media City where he and his co-worker, Tobbi Vu, a UX/UI designer got the ball rolling …

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Episode 56 - Andrew Fatato & Dave Haller, Major Agency Co-Founders, Entrepreneurs, and Co-Authors of "Handbook for Hacks" 58:56

1+ y ago58:56

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Long-time creative team and co-founders of Major Agency, Andrew Fatato & Dave Haller join us for episode 56 to talk about their new pocket-portfolio school, Handbook for Hacks. It's a concise and thorough breakdown of the job of being a creative in advertising. We talk about the foundations of advertising, the problems facing modern advertising sch…

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Episode 55 - Mark Robinson, Author of "Black on Madison Avenue" 56:49

2y ago56:49

56:49

In this episode of TBP, Brian sits down with Mark Robinson, a senior marketing and strategy executive and author of the new book, "Black on Madison Avenue" (available everywhere July 1st). The lack of diversity in advertising has been a long-standing concern, and Mark sheds light on the industry's ongoing struggles with empathy and inclusivity. Mar…

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Episode 54 - Dan Balser Returns to Talk Inaugural Year of GS&P's "The Academy" 48:42

2y ago48:42

48:42

On The Bad Pod Episode 53, Brian reunites with his former mentor, Dan Balser, Director of The Academy at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners., a free tuition advertising portfolio program based at the historical agency. They discuss the inaugural year of The Academy and Dan shares insights into triumphs won and challenges faced overall. Episode Links: T…

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Episode 53 - Pete Sena, Co-Founder of Digital Surgeons 1:31:44

2y ago1:31:44

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We're joined by Pete Sena, Co-Founder of Digital Surgeons, a forward-thinking design consultancy of makers marketers and entrepreneurs. Pete shares his journey as a design-led entrepreneur and his passion for unlocking new possibilities and building businesses with DS. Be sure to check out Pete's own podcast, "Forward Obsessed," where he shares con…

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Episode 52 - Matt Van Hoven, Co-Founder Raven PR 1:25:35

2y ago1:25:35

1:25:35

In episode 52 of TBP, Amelia interviews Matt Van Hoven, co-founder of Nashville-based Raven PR firm. Raven PR is known for its strategic public relations services, catering to the world's most creative businesses including ad agencies, media and production companies, ad tech platforms, creative technology businesses, media networks, and publishers.…

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Inclusive Leadership: Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Belonging in the Workplace-Mita Mallick- Change maker, Author, Podcaster, Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact 45:35

2y ago45:35

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Mita Mallick, Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact is the daughter of Indian immigrants and was raised in the US, where she was subjected to physical and verbal bullying. These experiences shaped her passion for storytelling and her desire to ensure that all voices are heard and reflected in the products and services we use. She has dedicated her c…

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Episode 51 - Elise Ott, Thru Hiker & Freelance Copywriter 1:11:45

2y ago1:11:45

1:11:45

This time on the Bad Podcast, we get to know Elise Ott, a freelance copywriter who left her full-time role at an agency to pursue a more fulfilling life in the great outdoors. Elise shares her experience and how it led her decision to pursue her passion for long-distance hiking. Elise talks about the challenges of balancing her career with her love…

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Creating a Positive Culture in Organizations with Kim Flanery-Rye 38:35

2y ago38:35

38:35

As a Culture and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) practitioner, Kim Flanery-Rye shared her insights on creating a positive culture in organizations during the podcast. She emphasized that leaders should prioritize culture from the beginning, rather than considering it as an afterthought. Kim pointed out that while culture may vary between or…

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Navigating Career Challenges as an Immigrant: Insights and Tips from Engineer to Senior Vice President-Deepa 43:45

2y ago43:45

43:45

In this episode, Deepa shares her experiences as an immigrant climbing the corporate ladder, the challenges she faced with work visas, and the importance of mentors in furthering your career. She also provides insights on advocating for yourself, getting and processing feedback, and staying current on your skill set. We unpack a lot of valuable ins…

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Episode 50 - Michael Steves, Talent Producer of Gaming/Tech at Portal A 57:03

2y ago57:03

57:03

Welcome to the 50th episode of The Bad Podcast featuring Michael Steves, a content creator turned Talent Producer with a wealth of knowledge on platforms like Youtube, Instagram, Twitch, and the gaming industry in general. Michael's unique perspective on content creation and management is a breath of fresh air, and with over 7 years of experience i…

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Enabling Employee Voices: How to Foster Engagement & Safety in the Workplace and Strategies for Amplifying Women & Minority Voices - Elad Sherf-Assoc. Prof, UNC Kenan Flager Business School 41:17

2y ago41:17

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Prof. Elad Sherf, discusses strategies for fostering engagement, safety, and equitability in the workplace. He shares his research & insights on how to build a culture that encourages employee feedback, amplifies underrepresented voices, and measures success in a way that is fair and equitable. We discuss, Creating a Culture of Safety & Enabling Em…

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Episode 49 - Paul Korel, Co-Founder Knack Recruiting 1:00:23

2y ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Co-founder of Knack Recruiting and former Copywriting Department Head of the Creative Circus, Paul Korel, joins us from Atlanta to reminisce on bygone circus days with Brian. Episode Links: https://www.knackrecruits.com/ Find us us on Twitter, Instagram, and at The Bad Podcast dot comBy The Bad Podcast

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LinkedIn Live Event- How to EXPAND your NETWORK- March 30th 11:30am cst- Register now (check show notes) 0:35

2y ago0:35

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By popular vote, my first LinkedIn Live topic is "How to EXPAND your NETWORK". Join me as we talk about not just expanding your network but staying engaged and partnering with your network. Don't forget to register and see you soon. https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:7039298181372805120/ #linkedinlive #womencareerandlife #network #…

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Return to Work on Your Terms, Negotiate, Prioritize, and Advocate for Yourself as a Woman and Asian-Neena Newberry-Speaker, Author, Executive Coach, Forbes Coaching Circle 46:58

2y ago46:58

46:58

Neena Newberry discusses f taking ownership of your career path, promoting your accomplishments in a tasteful way , returning to work on your terms, how to handle getting laid off , making better decisions, significance of prioritizing goals and negotiating for pay, benefits, and work conditions. Neena also shared her insights on leveraging your cu…

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Episode 48 - Erick Worrell, ECD at TCM Creative & Co-Founder of COIN Creative 1:14:18

2y ago1:14:18

1:14:18

Erick Worrell joins us from Oklahoma City to talk emotional intelligence, leadership lessons, and the specifics of non-profit ads. He's both a freelance creative, working under Coin Creative with his longtime creative partner, Abbie, and ECD at TCM Creative, an OKC-based agency that handles the niche of national nonprofit advertising. Follow him on…

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