Joy Smith talks about her rise from PR intern to Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and what it means to have been Joy Marie Smith since October of 1994.Full transcript available.Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFrancoCo-Host: Derek OyenProducer: Michael NicholsTheme song: David BemerSponsor: Marcus Thomas LLC

Gabi Sergi chats with us about jumping out of airplanes, Thanksgiving traditions, and her love-hate relationship with math.Full transcript is available.Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFranco Co-Host: Derek Oyen Producer: Michael Nichols Theme song: David Bemer Sponsor: Marcus Thomas LLC

Lori Myers shares her infectious laugh as she flashes her Brand Police badge and chats with us about designing direct-to-video DVD covers and being a new mom in the post-Covid era.Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFranco Co-Host: Derek Oyen Producer: Michael Nichols Theme song: David Bemer Sponsor: Marcus Thomas LLC

Raf Rivilla riffs on spinning tracks, owning a bar, and that side thing he does as Chief Media Officer.Full transcript is available.Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFranco Co-Host: Derek Oyen Producer: Michael Nichols Theme song: David Bemer Sponsor: Marcus Thomas LLC

We chat with David Rubin from Svoboda Capital about how not all private equity firms are evil empires.Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFranco Co-Host: Derek Oyen Producer: Michael Nichols Theme song: David Bemer Sponsor: Marcus Thomas LLC

We take a deep dive with Eric Holman into celebrity encounters and finding creative inspiration.Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFranco Co-Host: Derek Oyen Producer: Michael Nichols Theme song: David Bemer Sponsor: Marcus Thomas LLC.

We sit down with Pato Sapir to discuss his journey from Argentina to Ohio, running a marketing automation business, and the importance of a World Cup trophy.Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFranco Co-Host: Derek Oyen Producer: Michael Nichols Theme song: David Bemer Sponsor: Marcus Thomas LLC

Stephanie Burris describes her journey to Executive Creative Director and explains why it’s rude to not ask questions.Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFranco Co-Host: Derek Oyen Producer: Michael Nichols Theme song: David Bemer Sponsor: Marcus Thomas LLC

In our conversation with Stephanie Recktenwald we discuss what it takes to be a producer and what it's like to beat your idol in your favorite sport.Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFranco Co-Host: Derek Oyen Producer: Michael Nichols Theme song: David Bemer Sponsored: Marcus Thomas LLC

We talk with John Booth about his experience as a writer and his poor decision-making skills.Episode Credits: Co-Host: Jesse DiFranco Co-Host: Derek Oyen Producer: Michael Nichols Theme song: David Bemer Sponsored: Marcus Thomas LLC