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Maryam Banikarim joins Katie Zeppieri on this episode of Get Mic’d to share her inspiring journey from almost launching a travel guide with Gap’s "Individuals of Style" campaign to leading Fortune’s Most Powerful Women and Brainstorm Tech brands.
As a purpose-driven leader and community builder, Maryam highlights the importance of resilience, personal storytelling, and building meaningful connections. She also shares success stories from her entrepreneurial ventures, her TED Talk on overcoming obstacles, and her leadership role in creating impactful live events. In this episode, discover how Maryam’s approach to branding, purpose, and community can transform your career and business strategies.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Intro
00:55 The Gap Story and Career Beginnings
5:01 The Power of Personal Stories and Resilience
07:18 Overcoming Obstacles and Building Resilience
13:51 Career Transitions and Innovation
21:03 Entrepreneurial Ventures and Community Building
33:05 Return to Corporate Life and Purpose-Driven Work
42:15 Joining Fortune and Leading the Most Powerful Women Brand
46:23 Maryam’s MicDrop Moments
Columbia School of International and Public Affairs
Gap Campaign: Individuals of Style
Columbia Business School: Executives in Residence
Le Cordon Bleu
Is Advertising Dead? By Wired
Maryam Banikarim Columbia Business School Commencement Speech
Britain’s month-old government prepares to tackle worst national disorder in over a decade as far-right riot spread by Fortune
Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras
WE❤️NYC Campaign
Jim Collins' Good to Great
Keith Ferrazzi's Never Eat Alone
Priya Parker's The Art of Gathering
The Longest Table
Connect with Maryam Banikarim: LinkedIn
Connect with Fortune Media on LinkedIn
Listen to more Get Mic’d episodes
By The MicDrop AgencyMaryam Banikarim joins Katie Zeppieri on this episode of Get Mic’d to share her inspiring journey from almost launching a travel guide with Gap’s "Individuals of Style" campaign to leading Fortune’s Most Powerful Women and Brainstorm Tech brands.
As a purpose-driven leader and community builder, Maryam highlights the importance of resilience, personal storytelling, and building meaningful connections. She also shares success stories from her entrepreneurial ventures, her TED Talk on overcoming obstacles, and her leadership role in creating impactful live events. In this episode, discover how Maryam’s approach to branding, purpose, and community can transform your career and business strategies.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Intro
00:55 The Gap Story and Career Beginnings
5:01 The Power of Personal Stories and Resilience
07:18 Overcoming Obstacles and Building Resilience
13:51 Career Transitions and Innovation
21:03 Entrepreneurial Ventures and Community Building
33:05 Return to Corporate Life and Purpose-Driven Work
42:15 Joining Fortune and Leading the Most Powerful Women Brand
46:23 Maryam’s MicDrop Moments
Columbia School of International and Public Affairs
Gap Campaign: Individuals of Style
Columbia Business School: Executives in Residence
Le Cordon Bleu
Is Advertising Dead? By Wired
Maryam Banikarim Columbia Business School Commencement Speech
Britain’s month-old government prepares to tackle worst national disorder in over a decade as far-right riot spread by Fortune
Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras
WE❤️NYC Campaign
Jim Collins' Good to Great
Keith Ferrazzi's Never Eat Alone
Priya Parker's The Art of Gathering
The Longest Table
Connect with Maryam Banikarim: LinkedIn
Connect with Fortune Media on LinkedIn
Listen to more Get Mic’d episodes