The Better Angle

Christina Twomey joins The Better Angle to explore what modern leadership looks like in a world where the lines between work and life are increasingly blurred. She shares how she thinks about managing the invisible mental load, protecting energy and attention, the systems and habits that help her navigate complexity, the importance of being present, and the leadership lessons that extend far beyond the workplace.

Tom Jones joins The Better Angle to share what it takes to lead an effective nonprofit in today's complex landscape. He explores how nonprofit leaders can balance a deep commitment to mission with strong business outcomes, the lessons he's learned from leading across different markets and cultures, what makes an effective board, and how leaders can create lasting impact that extends beyond any one person.

Christina Twomey joins The Better Angle to share how the communications leader's role is evolving from supporting business decisions to helping shape them. She shares how strategic communications can influence executive decision-making, where AI is creating new opportunities (and where human judgment remains essential), the leadership lessons that prepared her for the C-suite, and what the next generation of Chief Communications Officers will need to lead in an increasingly complex business landscape.

NYU graduate students Alyssa Byam and Vanessa Marquez-Kramme join The Better Angle from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity to share their firsthand experiences. They discuss how AI is reshaping communications, why earned media and experiential marketing are becoming more interconnected, the value of meaningful networking, and the lessons they're bringing back as the next generation of marketing leaders.

Katherine Steinberg joins The Better Angle to discuss what it takes to build thriving communities in today's media landscape, how SHE Media fosters meaningful connections with its highly engaged women-centered audience, and the storytelling formats resonating most deeply with consumers right now.

Cameron Batten joins The Better Angle to talk about his journey from a North Carolina pumpkin farm to leading global communications at a Fortune 500 agriculture company, how following great leaders - not just roles - guided his path across industries, and what he's learned from navigating high-pressure brand moments while building a modern, AI-driven communications function.

Amber Weinberger joins The Better Angle to discuss how the skills required to succeed in marketing have evolved over the past five years, common misconceptions marketers have about how platforms like LinkedIn and Google actually work, how AI is reshaping the day-to-day work of marketing teams, and the career moves that helped her expand from employer branding to managing million-dollar ad budgets.

To mark their one-year anniversary, The Better Angle hosts reflect on the podcast's journey, sharing key themes, lessons learned, and how conversations around leadership, authenticity, and AI have evolved along the way.

Marjorie Sweeney joins The Better Angle to discuss how she built a career at the intersection of politics, storytelling, and strategy, what first drew her to speechwriting, how to craft messages that resonate across New York City's incredibly diverse communities, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping political messaging.

Laura Brusca joins The Better Angle to get candid about navigating imposter syndrome, share how raising her hand early shaped her leadership path, and break down the relationship-building habits that have mattered most throughout her career.