Ep. 210 - After a long string of interview-heavy episodes, Kimberly is finally flying solo to get cozy with her listeners, pull back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes world of building Iconic Nation Media, and give a highly anticipated update on Summer 2026. In this episode, Kimberly recaps her very first mother-son trip to Indian Wells with her 10-year-old son, Carter. From a high-maintenance tennis tan emergency to navigating the complexities of trying to stay "hot and cute" around young kids, she shares all the hilarious highs and lows of the getaway. Kimberly also drops an exciting teaser about the upcoming launch of her podcasting course dropping at the end of June/beginning of July, offering a lower-cost way to get all of her insider digital-media knowledge

Chapter Timestamps:

00:45 – Behind the Scenes: Balancing a Personal Brand vs. Iconic Nation Media

02:05 – Course Launch Announcement: How to Start a Podcast

02:54 – Summer 2026: The First-Ever Mother-Son Getaway with Carter

03:34 – High-Maintenance Emergencies: How Tennis Ruined My Tan

04:37 – Indian Wells Bound: Grand Hyatt Villa Review & Getting the "Ick"

06:26 – Road Trip Mom Hacks: Soccer Audiobooks & EV Vehicle Drama

07:53 – Meeting at El Paseo: The Tommy Bahama Food Journey

10:06 – Cabana Living & The Middle-Aged Lazy River Tutorial

11:35 – High-Maintenance Hair Strategy & Screen-Free Dining Games

13:00 – Water Slide Racing: Trying (and Failing) to Beat 10-Year-Olds

15:45 – Poolside Mahjong Triumphs & Sunscreen Milestones

17:12 – The Escalade Uber Blunder & Sunset Sea Bass at the Golf Resort

19:22 – Family Travel Wardrobe Dilemmas: The Red Versace Two-Piece

21:01 – The Noise Complaint Saga: Surviving

11:15 PM Gummy Realities 23:22 – Hotel Accountability: Demanding a $100 Resort Credit

24:08 – Early 40s Truths: Pajamas, Probiotics, and Mahjong at the Bar

25:01 – The Strict 2-Night Rule: Leaving the Vacation at Its Peak

27:31 – The Sleepaway Camp Debate: Overbearing Jewish Mother or Valid Concern?

28:50 – Wrap Up: Check Out the Blowout on YouTube & Connect on Socials

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The Iconic Edit Vol. 14 - In this week's episode of The Iconic Edit, we dive into a historic media and finance milestone: SpaceX's record-breaking $1.75 trillion public debut, making it the largest IPO in history. We break down what this massive shift means for the global economy, how Elon Musk's core assets like Starlink and XAI fit into the picture, and whether this concentrates too much power in the hands of one person. Beyond the trading floor, we tackle the massive cultural shifts reshaping entertainment and sports. From Taylor Swift's genius marketing partnership with Toy Story 5 and Jay-Z and Eminem's nostalgic reunion, to the internet completely cooking ESPN over its uncanny valley AI sports imagery, we look at why authenticity is winning. Plus, we explore how Broadway is staging a major, star-powered comeback and why independent podcasters are officially taking over World Cup coverage.

Chapter Timestamps:

0:25 – Media Edit: Taylor Swift & Toy Story 5 Marketing Collaboration

1:35 – Culture Edit: Jay-Z & Eminem's Nostalgic Reunion Project

3:10 – Sports Edit: The US Golf Open's New Commercial-Free Ad Model

5:12 – Media Edit: How Podcasters and the Creator Economy are Taking Over the World Cup

7:07 – Sports Edit: ESPN's AI Image Backlash and Boundaries in Sports Media

9:24 – Culture Edit: The 2026 Tony Awards and Broadway's Star-Powered Comeback

12:25 – Deep Dive: SpaceX's Record-Breaking $1.75 Trillion IPO

14:43 – The Final Cut: What to Watch Next Week (World Cup, US Open, Cannes Lions, & SpaceX

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Ep. 209 - Ever felt like television advertising was a "black box" reserved only for massive corporations with six-figure budgets? Think again. The digital landscape has shifted dramatically, and the reality is that no company is too small for TV anymore. In this episode of In Studio, host Kimberly Lovi sits down with Matt "Legs" McLeggon, a 6'9" streaming TV expert from Magnite. Together, they pull back the curtain on Connected TV (CTV) and streaming advertising to prove how accessible, affordable, and incredibly powerful it is for creators, small businesses, and large brands alike. Matt breaks down complex ad technology into simple terms, using a brilliant "StubHub" analogy to explain how advertising space is bought and sold today. If you've ever wanted to see your business on the big screen but didn't know where to start, this episode is your ultimate guide. Special Thanks to Melody Yazdenyar from PHYND for making the connection!

Chapter Timestamps:

[00:00] - Welcome & Meet "Legs"

[01:14] - Demystifying Magnite: The StubHub Analogy

[02:18] - Streaming vs. Connected TV (CTV)

[02:44] - The Evolution of TV Advertising

[04:41] - Hyper-Granular Data & Targeting Capabilities

[05:53] - Programmatic Ads & The Death of Minimum Budgets

[07:44] - AI Built-In Advisors & Self-Service Tools

[09:44] - Smashing the Creative Barrier with Generative AI

[11:38] - Budget Realities & Mid-Funnel Strategy

[13:50] - Technical Specs & Human Ad Review

[14:50] - Campaign Horizons & Content Strategy

[15:18] - Tracking ROI: Performance & Conversion APIs (CAPI)

[17:28] - The Creator Funnel: Owning Your Audience Data

[19:40] - Wrap Up & Where to Find "Legs"

Explore Magnite: https://www.magnite.com/

Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmcleggon/

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Ep. 208 - Kimberly is joined by Joe Ligé, co-founder of CultureHiveMedia, to discuss his journey from music production in St. Louis to revolutionizing the advertising technology space in Los Angeles. Joe shares the powerful inspiration behind CultureHive, sparked by a controversial global ad campaign that highlighted a massive gap in cross-cultural understanding. The conversation delves into how modern advertising is shifting from rigid demographic boxes to Gary Vee's concept of "interest media". Joe breaks down how CultureHive's proprietary Cultural Relevance Score (CRS) utilizes contextual, privacy-safe AI to help brands, creators, and businesses optimize their marketing, avoid costly cultural blind spots, and authentically connect with audiences based on shared values and interests.

Chapter Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome & Joe Lige's Journey from St. Louis to LA

02:00 – Transitioning from Music to the Early Days of Ad Tech

04:15 – A Suit in West Hollywood: The LinkedIn Connection that Changed Everything

06:10 – The H&M Controversy & The Spark that Founded CultureHive

08:15 – Redefining Culture: Why It's Not Just a Demographic

10:30 – How the Cultural Relevance Score (CRS) Flags Offensive Content

12:20 – Lessons from Joe's Grandfather: "Learning to See Without Seeing"

15:00 – Moving Past the Demographics Box into "Interest Media"

17:40 – The Authentic Tortilla Problem: A Real-World Marketing Example

20:15 – Finding Your "Why" & The 3 Ds of Life (Desire, Determination, Dreams)

22:10 – Contextual Targeting vs. Personal Identifiable Information (PII)

24:00 – How the CultureHive Platform Optimizes and Executes Cross-Channel Campaigns

26:15 – Self-Serve Tools for Smaller Creators & Wrap Up

Demo CultureHiveMedia Here: https://www.theculturehive.ai/

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Ep. 207 - What does it take to navigate the massive, ever-changing landscape of the gaming industry? In this episode of In Studio, Kimberly sits down with Isaac Sundsted, Director of Gaming Strategy and Partnerships at Samsung, to break down the future of entertainment, cloud gaming, and the impact of AI on game development. Isaac shares his fascinating "scenic route" into the tech world—starting as a professional sign language interpreter, moving into elite management consulting at Accenture, launching cloud initiatives at Xbox, and now shaping the future of Connected TV (CTV) gaming at Samsung. They dive deep into the highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), why mobile gaming dominates the revenue charts, and a brilliant psychological networking trick inspired by Benjamin Franklin. Plus, Isaac gives his raw, realistic take on how AI is actually shifting the workflow for modern gaming studios. Whether you're a hardcore gamer, a tech enthusiast, or looking for masterclass career advice on embracing ambiguity, this episode is packed with nerdy greatness.

Chapter Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction: Grand Theft Auto VI & Mobile Gaming Dominance

00:30 - Welcome Isaac: From Seattle Gray to Marina del Rey

01:10 - Management Consultant Relics: The Story of the Black Accenture Business Card

02:00 - Isaac's Scenic Route: 8 Years as a Sign Language Interpreter

03:40 - The Core Thread: Connecting People & Breaking Barriers

04:50 - Embracing Ambiguity & Finding Meaning in Business

06:10 - Making the Leap to Xbox & Campus Culture

07:30 - Navigating Cloud Gaming & Personal Investment in the Industry

08:35 - How Big is Gaming? The Massive Launch of GTA VI

10:15 - The Psychology of Gaming: Benjamin Franklin's Favor Tactic & Skinner Boxes

12:50 - Gaming Industry Trend Predictions: Post-COVID Corrections & Smart TV Expansion

15:30 - The Future of Console Wars & Expanding to Non-Core Markets

17:00 - The Rise of CTV (Connected TV) Native Gaming with Find

18:10 - Breaking Down the Market: Mobile vs. Console vs. Cloud

19:15 - The Truth About AI in Gaming: The 0 to 80% Efficiency Shift

Follow Isaac on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacsundsted/

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Ep. 206 - Kimberly sits down with multi-time tech entrepreneur André Swanston on the historic launch day of his groundbreaking cloud gaming platform, PHYND. Fresh off a massive nine-figure exit from his previous venture, True Optik, André is on a mission to completely democratize how we play video games on the big screen. In partnership with Samsung, PHYND is removing the heavy financial barrier of gaming by eliminating the need for expensive consoles and dedicated controllers—making high-quality gaming completely free and accessible right through your smart TV. André pulls back the curtain on the realities of entrepreneurship, including the gritty truths of raising capital as a minority founder, how being "pissed off" can be a powerful tool for motivation, and why failure is only finite if you refuse to quit. We also dive into his venture into professional sports as the founder of Connecticut United FC, and how he models a relentless work ethic for his children.

Chapter Timestamps:

0:22 - Introduction: Meet André Swanston & PHYND

0:52 - Inside Launch Day & The 2-Year Journey

2:04 - The Roots of André's Entrepreneurial Hustle

3:50 - The "Ahead of Its Time" First Startup

4:59 - The Pivot to Data & The 9-Figure Exit of True Optik

5:32 - The Brutal Realities of Raising Capital as a Minority Founder

8:22 - Using Rejection and Spite as Core Motivation

9:33 - "Failure is Finite": How to Overcome a Shut-Down Startup

10:37 - How True Optic Revolutionized Connected TV Advertising

12:09 - Bringing Professional Soccer to Connecticut: Connecticut United FC

14:46 - Highs, Lows, and Moving the Goalposts as a Founder

17:19 - Modeling the Hustle: Raising Kids in the Office on Christmas Eve

19:18 - The Origin of PHYND: Why Cloud Gaming's Time is Right Now

22:51 - Disrupting the Industry: Helping Indie Studios and Saving Families $600

25:48 - Host Game Requests (Mahjong & Sudoku on TV!)

27:14 - Curating the Library: Over 150 Games & The Beta Rollout Strategy

28:19 - Launching with Samsung at Games Beat & Juggling Family Milestones

29:40 - How to Access PHYND Today

PHYND: https://phynd.co/

PHYND on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@phyndgames

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Ep. 205 - Join Kimberly for part 2 of her deep-dive with the incredibly talented and incredibly inspiring Charles Porter. Last week, we got to know Charles as a Duke football player turned Hollywood entrepreneur. Today, we go deeper into the mindset that makes Charles a survivor, a leader, and a beacon of hope. We discuss his career as an actor, a producer, and his battles with stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma. Discover how Charles uses the power of brainwashing, creates strict boundaries, and goes all-in on life to navigate his cancer journey.

Chapter Timestamps:

1:15 - Duke Football & The NFL: Transitioning from football to a new career path.

6:42 - Hollywood Bound: Charles' early years in LA, including his first job in marketing and landing a role on ESPN's "Beg, Borrow, or Deal".

10:11 - Producing & The Hollywood Grind: Shifting gears to producing and finding proactive ways to grow in his career.

13:17 - Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis: Charles shares the poignant story of his cancer diagnosis, the physical symptoms he missed, and the emotional impact on his life and relationships.

21:55 - The Cancer Journey & Treatment: Charles discusses his experience with three bone marrow transplants, various treatments, and the emotional battle he and his family faced.

27:14 - The Power of the Mindset: Discover Charles' concept of "brainwashing for greatness" and how he used positive affirmations and visualization to stay strong during his treatments.

31:47 - Creating Strong Boundaries: The importance of choosing your circle wisely and ruthlessly protecting your peace. 38:39 - Dealing with Negative Perceptions: Charles' perspective on dealing with mischaracterization and character assassination.

41:40 - The Path to Wisdom & Peace: A discussion on ego, accountability, and his quest for a life of meaning and authenticity.

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And Black Bench Productions: https://www.instagram.com/blackbenchproductions/

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Ep. 204 - In this powerful episode, Kimberly sits down with Charles Porter, a man of "many talents and mysteries." From his dual citizenship and elite football career at Duke University to a 17-year battle with Stage IV Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Charles shares a masterclass in resilience, the power of brotherhood, and a concept he calls "brainwashing yourself for greatness."

Chapter Timestamps:

0:44 - How Childhood Trauma Becomes a Gift

2:12 - Prep School: Exposure to a Different World

3:23 - Football at Duke University & The Power of Teamwork

4:44 - Why I Moved to Hollywood with No Plan

9:32 - Beg, Borrow and Deal: My Start in Reality TV

12:49 - The Bond of Brotherhood: "We Go Hard for Each Other"

16:04 - Pouring Champagne for Eddie Murphy & Celebrity Insight

19:13 - The Ari Emanuel Story: Hanging Up on a Power Agent

21:14 - The Diagnosis: Stage 4 Cancer at Age 30

23:44 - The Essence of Self: Stripped of Physical Identity

26:15 - Brainwashing Yourself for Greatness 28:47 - Parenting Through Chronic Illness

32:13 - The Power of All-In Boundaries 35:32 - Using Stoicism & Visualization to Heal

38:43 - Facing Sepsis: Protecting Your Mental Space

43:03 - Handling Mischaracterization & Character Assassination

45:33 - Charles's "Must-Read" Book Recommendations

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Ep. 203 - Are you feeling stuck in a loop of mundane routines, stale conversations, and "bored energy"? Kimberly pulls back the curtain on the personal framework she's been using to reclaim her vibrancy and creativity. Kimberly argues that we lose our "playfulness" as we age, but the secret to unlocking new levels of success—both personally and professionally—is intentionally becoming a beginner again. Whether it's picking up a pickleball paddle, diving into the strategic world of Mahjong, or mastering a new technical skill, Kimberly shares why being "bad at something" is actually the best way to grow. Tune in as she challenges you to embark on a 90-day journey of "failing forward," explains why in-person connection is the ultimate networking tool, and reveals the surprising hobby that inspired Steve Jobs—and is now on her bucket list.

Chapters

2:27 | Pillar 1: The Social Pattern Break (Physical Activity)

3:00 | Why Pickleball is a Game-Changer

6:36 | Beyond Pickleball: Ideas for New Physical Hobbies

7:28 | The Mahjong Craze: Why It's the Ultimate Networking Tool

9:44 | How to Start a Mahjong Group

13:17 | The Importance of Focus: Why Playing Sober Wins

16:20 | Pillar 2: The Amateur Mindset (Killing the Ego)

18:25 | The 90-Day "Fail Forward" Challenge

21:38 | Pillar 3: Cross-Training Your Brain (Technical & Strategic Growth)

24:48 | The Power of Combining Physical & Strategic Play

26:39 | Calligraphy and the Steve Jobs Connection

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Ep. 202 - Kimberly sits down with her father, Rick Goldstein, for a mentor-to-mentee conversation on resilience, self-belief, and navigating life's most difficult chapters. Rick, a self-made individual who grew up in the tough neighborhoods of Brooklyn, shares his "Rickisms" and practical life lessons that have served as the foundation for Kimberly's own success and confidence.

Chapters

1:25 – Mentorship: Lessons on resilience and strength

3:45 – Maintaining self-confidence in difficult business situations

5:12 – Handling critics and toxic energy ("Screw them")

8:06 – Building self-esteem and the "game of life"

9:51 – Navigating grief: Losing a spouse and a mother

13:46 – The roots of independence and the Brooklyn upbringing

17:18 – How to handle fear and high-pressure situations

20:23 – The power of the "Rickism": Never mistake kindness for weakness

25:03 – Rick's educational path and career pivot

27:15 – Meeting Mom: How they knew it was "the one"

32:43 – Aging gracefully and health/fitness discipline

36:03 – The medical emergencies: Surviving the "widowmaker"

43:31 – Spirituality and the afterlife

46:37 – Fatherly advice: High expectations and character building

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