Brand Story Podcast
The Brand Story podcast features in-depth conversations with marketers, leaders, and brand storytellers about their professional journeys and the impact they’re making on the world around them.
The Power of Intuition featuring Bryn Kenney
Professional Poker Player
The Power of Intuition
Working your way to the very top of professional poker’s top winnings list takes more of the same intangible qualities of a successful athlete or top entrepreneur than many would think. Like many of the highest performers, Bryn Kenney credits a lot of his success to his grounded and encouraging upbringing, but also to the internal qualities and characteristics he forged through countless hours playing in the high-stakes world of poker. His focus on intuition and mindfulness has enabled him to not only endure but excel in one of the most mentally-taxing games of strategy on the planet. All with a real, raw, and exceedingly positive presence.
Work-Life Integration featuring Kedren Crosby
President, Work Wisdom, LLC
Work-Life Integration
Creating a sustainable, successful, and emotionally healthy workplace isn’t a byproduct of words on a wall. In fact, it’s much deeper than that. Kedren Crosby, President of Work Wisdom, LLC, has devoted her 25-year career to making workplaces better. In order to do better and be better, brands are realizing that successful workers also want to live better, rethinking the traditional notion of what a successful workplace looks like.
Brand Commitment vs. Conviction featuring Kelly O' Keefe & Matt Williams
Founding Partner and CEO, Managing Partner and Chief Growth Officer, Brand Federation
Brand Commitment vs. Conviction
Kelly O’Keefe and Matt Williams from the Brand Federation are helping brands better define their purpose in our lives and how to tell their stories. Because how a brand is perceived in a post-pandemic world is built on everything from internal culture to everyday customer interactions and the authentic convictions a brand will stand behind.
The Storyteller’s Storyteller featuring George Tannenbaum
Chief George Officer of GeorgeCo.
The Storyteller’s Storyteller
George Tannenbaum is an advertising icon and true veteran in the world of copywriting. Having spent nearly four decades in the world of advertising and creative direction for the world’s top brands, he shares his journey of moving from working for a renowned ad agency to now working for himself — and what he’s learned along the way.
Writing is a Craft featuring Kate Kelly
Writer and publisher of America Comes Alive!
Writing is a Craft
In this episode, Kate Kelly, a talented writer, speaker, and historian, shares how curiosity drives good storytelling, why it’s important to respond to your audience, and how to get started writing.
Leading from the Ground Up featuring Daniel Blosser
President of Riddleberger Brothers, Inc.
Leading from the Ground Up
In this episode, we talk with Daniel Blosser, President of Riddleberger Brothers, Inc., the premier mechanical systems contractor in Central Virginia. For over 30 years, Daniel has worked at RBI in several different positions and uses that experience to lead the company successfully through growth and expansion while staying true to their values.
When Your Mission is Your Brand featuring Pat Craig
Executive Director of The Wild Animal Sanctuary
When Your Mission is Your Brand
In this episode, we talk with Pat Craig, Founder and Executive Director of The Wild Animal Sanctuary. Pat shares his incredible journey from becoming the youngest person licensed in the industry to leading the largest carnivore sanctuary in the world.
Fostering Community Through Storytelling featuring Andrea Dono
Executive Director of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance
Fostering Community Through Storytelling
How do you tell the story of a community? We’re talking with Andrea Dono, Executive Director of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance about the revitalization of Harrisonburg’s downtown. Andrea shares why you should always stay true to your mission (especially during difficult times), share your organization’s personality, and how storytelling builds community.
Scripts Are the Starting Line featuring Ken Marcus
Senior Writer at The Martin Agency
Scripts Are the Starting Line
Today we’re talking with Ken Marcus, Senior Writer at The Martin Agency, who has played a major role in campaigns for brands like GEICO and Sling. Ken takes us through the creative process, from building strong relationships with clients, collaboration, writing for comedy, and being single-minded in your messaging.
Be First Second featuring Khalil Garriott
Director of Branded Content and Executive Editor at James Madison University
Be First Second
How do you tell a story that makes an impact? Today we’re talking with content creator Khalil Garriott, Director of Branded Content and Executive Editor at James Madison University, about storytelling, thinking like a journalist, and why your content should celebrate — not sell.
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