Brand Talk: Recent Episodes
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Conversations for any intellectually curious, life-long learners. The place to learn from other professionals' career and personal journeys.
Our discussion around decision intelligence, how it works, and what it means for consumer businesses, with Signal Fare AI Founder, Mike Lukianoff
Our discussion with portrait artist Huntley Castner. The Manhattan Beach, CA artist shares his journey through the painting of 60 inconic portraits over the past 5 years.
His subjects include historic figures in entertainment, sports, and world leaders. Their kindness is an essential theme.
Signal Flare AI Founder Mike gives us a look into how consumers are making food and restaurant purchasing decsions in today's environment.
Signal Flare AI Lukianoff's third tech venture, each of which has been uniquely innovative for it's time.
Boston based artist, Jess Kalinowski, shares key highlights of her journey to becoming an artist. From ROTC, to a 10 year as an Army National Guard Officer, a 911 Dispatcher in Galveston, Texas to teaching elementary school, before becoming a fight attendant for a global airline.
She talks about how each one of those experiences has shaped who she is today.
Be sure to listen for the grandmother stories!
Megan Rockwell - a New York City based attorney with great expertise in investment and partnership structures in restaurants, hotels, and entertainment, shares her experience and wisdom around partnerships, investing with friends and families, and protecting your intellectual property
Author Aaron Kerkman, a former Air Force F-15 pilot, and a graduate of the Air Force Academy, dives into his book, 1913: From General To Specific Welfare, and what drove him to write it and what he hopes the readers take away.
Aaron is the 2nd Air Force Academy graduate to appear on Brand Talk.
Sports Journalist Jean Jacques Taylor shares his perspective on writing a book about Deion Sanders, how he sees sports journalism evolving in the future, and his approach to getting insights and information that other journalists don't get. Having covered the Dallas Cowboys for the Dallas Morning News, he's also been on ESPN radio, and is a frequent guest on some of the natoinal sports TV programs. If you're a football fan, you're going to enjoy our conversation with Jean Jacques Taylor.
Dr. Claudia Owens, an Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Sister, at Northwestern University (undergrad), shares her experience as a member of the organization, one of the Divine Nine, as she further explains the principles of "Service to Mankind".
A candid discussion with Dr. Brian Williams, who was the trauma surgeon on duty at Dallas Parkland Hospital, on July 7, 2016, when a sniper in downtown Dallas wounded seven Dallas Police Officers.
Dr. Williams, an Air Force Academy graduate, earned his medical degree after completing his military service. Dr. Williams shares the experiences that shaped and drove his passion to write this book.
Our conversation with Leadership Innovator, Jim Sullivan. Best known for his work as an author, speaker, and educator in restaurant industry leadership, Jim shares some of his insights and perspectives that apply across any industry where people matter.
Lisa Miller, Consumer Research Authority, Shares the latest consumer attitudes about restaurant prices. Consumers answer the critical question-was it worth it?
Dr. Omesh Singh explains Osteopathic Medicine, the importance of establishing a personal connection with his patients, spending quality time with his patients, and the one question you should ask your doctor
Rana Foroohar, Financial Times Columnist, CNN Global Economic Analyst, and author of 3 best sellers, shares her unique insights and compelling perspective on her latest book, Homecoming.
She's one of the sharpest intellects in the world today. If you're not familiar with Rana, this is just a 20-minute exposure to her brilliance and engaging style. You will become a fan after listening to Rana Foroohar!
Our friend Paul Carolan gives us a preview of what we can expect during the Active, Intentional Leadership Session during the Prosper 23 Forum on August 27th-30th, Amelia Island, Florida
Lisa Miller tells us about her journey which lead to her to write her first book, The Business of Joy
An in-depth discussion with Christine Cote Wissman, who shares her business development strategy, while explaining the fundamentals of planning your financial future. Keen insights for our listeners in turbulent times!
Leadership Expert Paul Carolan shares his principles of the importance of Traits in successful leaders.
Chef Aliza Katz, a working mom with 2 children shares part of her journey in work-life integration.
Do you only need sunscreen in the summer? Only in warm weather climates? Guess what, that's not true!
We hear from Dr. Adean Kingston, who explains the importance of wearing sunscreen year-round, even in the Northern Climates. A wealth of information from a renowned dermatologist.
We hear from Redondo Beach (California) Mayor Bill Brand on the importance of persistence and resilience in local politics and maintaining a balanced view. A fascinating journey from surfer guy to USC MBA, to becoming the mayor.
Lauren Bailey, Co-Founder, and CEO of Upward Projects has led the growth of the company from the very first restaurant in 2009, to 18 restaurants across 6 states today. Lauren shares parts of her journey, what she's learned about Lauren along the way, and how she found the very first location.
She's part of a group of emerging leaders in business, who are writing their own playbook, using a truly unique approach, which has been quite successful, while inspiring her team members along the way.
Listen for the "Snacky Things"
Dallas-based chef Erin Willis, the owner of RM 1220 Bistro, shares her journey from making fried chicken and bagels with her grandmother to becoming the owner/operator of a Rustic French restaurant in Dallas. Her path includes a stint as an intern at a talk radio station when she was just out of college.
Do you need an MBA or a bachelor's degree to be successful in business? Maybe not! We hear from Megan Zeeman, who's been a part of some successful startups, sold her first business at aged 32, and doesn't have either an MBA or a bachelors' degree.
Paul shares his point of view and perspective on how he lives his own core values in his professional life. "Do the right thing" is a consistent theme, as is advice from his father he received as a young man.