Uncaged Show

This week we caught up with Stephen Mayer. With his background as a seasoned industry strategist, expert facilitator, and a licensed engineer in four states experienced in multi-cultural business performances, Stephen created marketing and business development strategies for professional service firms who want to Win More Work, Increase Profitability, and Build Lasting Relationships. I show companies how to compete at the top of their game in an industry that is relentlessly changing.

This week we caught up with the President and CEO at LifeGuides, a transformative platform for conscious leaders and values-driven cultures. He leads and support dynamic growth businesses with a focus on serving all stakeholders, using business as a force for good in the world.

Aaron Montgomery is an innovative leader and entrepreneur with nearly 20 years experience in strategy, operations, sales, and talent management. Aaron is the Co-Founder of CarLotz, a high growth start-up that is disrupting the used vehicle sales market through its innovative consignment store model and customer-focused culture. Aaron is also an adjunct professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and a speaker on simplifying complexity, lean start-up, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Humayun “Hank” Chaudhry is a physician, medical educator, and the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) of the United States, which represents the nation’s state medical licensing boards and co-sponsors the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). Dr. Chaudhry brings his background in public health, and keen interests in federal and state health policy, medical education, medical licensure and discipline to his position to bring healthcare to greater heights. Within the FSMB, he is working to advance the interstate compact for medical licensure and policy recommendations related to artificial intelligence and patient safety.

This week, we caught up with Jordan Bartlet, the Co-Founder and Director of Good at Doing Good Works, a certified B-Corporation that provides resources and opportunities for young people aging out of foster care. It is a business built on being kind, loving more, and doing good, proving that you can be profitable for shareholders and stakeholders at the same time.

Jordan is an example for those that have been willing to give up traditional executive payouts to dedicate their lives to building businesses that support all levels of employees and the community around them.  Jordan is dedicated to supporting the world around him while leading a brand that supports the lives & livelihoods of its employees, just the same. When you do more good, love more, and guide with kindness as your compass, your business can truly be a force for meaningful, intentional transformation across communities.

This week, we caught up with Brigette Wolf, a forward-thinking disruptor of the snacking space. She is committed to reorienting the way the world views snacking by making it a more holistic and wellness-oriented experience.  Currently, Brigette is the Global Head of SnackFutures Innovation, Mondelēz’s latest and most advanced innovation program that is pioneering the company’s aggressive global growth approach. She has played a critical role as an architect of the multi-functional ecosystem, utilizing the skillsets of top internal talent in collaboration with cutting-edge external partners across the globe, paving the way for the future of snacking.  Coming from nearly two decades of work in marketing with experience in CPG training and investment banking, Brigette brings a diverse set of experiences to the table. She specializes in P&L management, global innovation, customer marketing and channel development and has been responsible for managing P&Ls totaling over $200M while leading global cross-functional teams. Some of the leading brands that Brigette has worked with include Oreo and DiGiorno.

This week, we caught up with Steffen Horst. His agency, Symphonic Digital, helps owners scale performance-based digital marketing easily, without the risk of adding permanent overhead or trying to manage an army of freelancers.

Melva Benoit is also the founder and president of The Marian Dupree Group, an innovative insights and solutions company that provides strategic advisory services around consumer insights, content and product development. In addition, TMDG provides Brand Strategy, Business Development, and Custom Research services. Drawing on an extensive career in market research for some of the world's most notable brands, Melva specializes in helping organizations understand both consumer actions and consumer mindsets, blending qualitative and quantitative data.

Widely known as a public relations guru and a brand whisperer, Rembrandt Flores' celebrity studded and buzz-worthy events earn unparalleled attention for direct-to-consumer brands. Rembrandt has been part of a diverse portfolio of successful companies over the last 15 years. is a disruptor, super-connector and conversation starter who's garnered media attention for brands such as Diageo, LG mobile, Casper, Moon, Away, Macy’s, ASICS, VEVO, Oakley, Sonos, Cameo, Neon Carnival and Electronic Arts to name a few.

Eric Fossel is the CEO of BullseyeTx, the CEO of ImmunoOncholytics LLC, and Director of Research & Development at Novilla Pharmaceuticals. A lifelong researcher, Eric has devoted himself to furthering medicine, particularly the fields of pain management and cancer treatment.   Eric has held assistant and associate professorships in the departments of Biophysics and Radiology at Harvard Medical School. Following his extensive academic career, Eric founded Strategic Science and Technologies in 1994. As CEO, he saw breakthroughs in transdermal drug delivery. Eric also holds about 3 dozen patents.