Morgan McLintic built a global communications empire from a 10-person startup operating out of a boss's house in the UK, grew the US presence of Team Lewis to 250 people and $35 million in revenue, and is now doing it all over again with his own boutique firm, Firebrand. In this conversation, Morgan shares the hard-won lessons behind his remarkable journey - from arriving in America with one phone number and a giant desktop computer, to winning PRSA's Boutique Agency of the Year. If you're na...

What if getting sick enough to face death became the catalyst for discovering how to truly live? Meet Melissa Baker, a tenacious entrepreneur who transformed 500+ clinical appointments, 21 ER visits, and years of undiagnosed autoimmune illness into a purposeful business that's literally cleaning up the way we think about health and home environments. Melissa shares how dropping from 133 to 105 pounds while battling mysterious symptoms taught her that sometimes we must be broken down completel...

In this transformative episode, we sit down with Amina Salami, founder and CEO of Good Apparel - a Los Angeles-based modest fashion brand for the cute, the covered, and the curvy. Amina's journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship is a masterclass in staying true to yourself while building something meaningful. Guest Bio Amina Salami is the visionary behind Good Apparel, creating timeless, high-quality modest fashion for women who want to look good, feel good, and stay true to thei...

Cat Colella Graham didn't just secure the first and only trademark for "employee experience" in 2005 - she built an entire career philosophy around turning uncertainty into opportunity, transforming organizational cultures through the power of strategic communication, and proving that the most fulfilling professional journeys rarely follow a straight line. Guest Bio Cat Colella Graham is an adjunct professor, internal communications consultant and coach, and a recognized trailblazer w...

What if the very career setback that feels like your biggest failure is actually the launching pad for your greatest success? Keith Willis, Executive Coach and Leadership Development Expert, reveals how embracing feedback, swallowing your pride, and viewing "failures" as feedback can transform your career trajectory in ways you never imagined. Guest Bio Keith Willis, President of Core Management Training, is a seasoned Executive Coach, Leadership Development Expert, and former pharmaceutical ...

What if the secret to PR success wasn't found in a boardroom, but on a baseball diamond? Adam Cormier, a seasoned PR executive with over 15 years of strategic communications experience, reveals how a teenage lesson about "keeping an even keel" became his compass for navigating everything from crisis communications to career transitions. Could the mindset that helped him survive 60 grueling games in a summer transform how you handle your professional wins and losses? Guest Bio Adam Cormier i...

Meet Alan Dunton, a 25-year communications industry veteran who has navigated everything from the pre-internet era to today's AI-powered future, and discovered that curiosity, authenticity, and strategic relationship-building are the true currencies of career success. This episode will transform how you approach professional growth and redefine what it means to build lasting influence in an ever-changing industry. Guest Bio Alan Dunton is an SVP and Partner in the Technology Division at Fleis...

Jeff Koo is a senior communications professional and VP of Technology at Shift Communications, with over 18 years of experience building high-performing teams and developing programs that empower the world's most innovative tech companies. His impressive client roster spans from early-stage startups like Dropcam to growth companies such as Shopify, to global enterprises including SAP, OnePlus, and Intel. Previously, Jeff ran his own successful consultancy and held leading roles at top agencie...

What if the very challenges threatening to derail your career are actually the golden opportunities you've been waiting for? Today's guest, Noah Dye, transformed 25 years of agency experience, into launching his own successful PR agency. His journey reveals how embracing uncertainty and viewing setbacks as stepping stones can unlock extraordinary career transformation. Guest Bio Noah Dye is a senior communications and business development executive with over 25 years of experience driving age...

Intimidated in the boardroom? Learn how this senior communications strategist overcame imposter syndrome to climb the ranks at Fortune 500 tech companies, and discover the game-changing advice that can transform your career trajectory today. Guest Bio Meet Sylvie Tongco, VP of Corporate Communications and senior-level communication strategist with nearly two decades of experience navigating the tech landscape. From guiding billion-dollar companies through transformative communications strateg...