Best Michael LeBlanc Podcasts (2024)

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A Retail Success Story 40 Years in the Making: Gary Lenett, Founder & CEO, DUER 32:53

2d ago32:53

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Meet DUER founder and CEO Gary Lenett. This Vancouver-based brand features performance fabrics beyond denim in bottoms, tops, and outerwear for both men and women. It boasts a global wholesale network of over 1,000 doors, seven retail locations in Canada and the US, and a rapidly expanding North American e-commerce presence. Its vision is to be pla…

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Meet Guy Chartier, CEO of Bee Maid Honey Limited, a Summer SIAL Food Innovation Bonus Episode 15:24

42m ago15:24

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Welcome to our Summer SIAL Special bonus episodes of The Food Professor podcast, brought to you by our friends at Caddle! In this episode, meet Guy Chartier, CEO of Bee Maid Honey Limited, a leading food cooperative based in Alberta & Manitoba with 300 Western Canadian Beekeepers who care for the honeybees and harvest their pure, delicious honey. A…

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Empowering Adolescent Females in Residential Treatment With Kami Black of ROOTs Transition 44:42

24h ago44:42

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We often discuss the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) as it relates to the adult journey of healing from complex trauma, but what about younger clients? On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth is joined by Kami Black, LCSW, founder of ROOTs Transitions, a program that supports adolescent females ages 15 to 18 and their familie…

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Insights on Leadership and Innovation from Paul LeBlanc 31:10

2d ago31:10

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Send us a Text Message. What does it take to lead a university through two decades of transformative change? Join us as Paul LeBlanc, the former president of Southern New Hampshire University, unpacks his remarkable 21-year tenure. Recorded at the ASU GSV Summit in San Diego, Paul opens up about his decision to step down, the growth of SNHU under h…

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There’s No Place Like Home with Janet Hayes, CEO of Crate and Barrel Holdings 45:21

2d ago45:21

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In our final episode of Season 8 we welcome Janet Hayes, CEO of Crate and Barrel Holdings, the leading home furnishings player with over 100 stores in 9 countries. Janet shares leadership lessons from a remarkable career with brands like Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Nike, and Gap and, now, in her current role driving growth as the CEO of Crate & …

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S6EP03 - They Are Watching - Barry From Western New York 1:31:52

3d ago1:31:52

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Are we alone in the cosmos? While there are many who have witnessed strange craft in our skies, there are a few whose experiences go much, much further. These are those rare individuals who report being abducted by these strange beings without their consent. The nature of these experiences vary. From benign and even benevolent interactions to horri…

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AI Meets Merchandising with Michaela Wessels, CEO & Co-Founder, Style Arcade 23:55

6d ago23:55

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Meet Michaela Wessels, CEO and co-founder of Style Arcade. Forbes described her innovative AI merchandising solution as the 'first of its kind' for retail, so I wanted to learn more. Michaela shares her industry insights and insights into the AI-powered tool that replaces spreadsheets with intelligent analytics and digital range planning. About Mic…

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MNP Agri-Food Power Index Preview, Shatner's Salmon Soliloquy, The Last Timbit, and guests Victor Thomas, President and CEO of the Canada-India Business Council & Colleen Martin, CRO, Caddle 1:15:22

11d ago1:15:22

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We have two exceptional guests on this final live episode of Season 4. First, we welcome Victor Thomas, President and CEO of the Canada-India Business Council. This not-for-profit organization aims to strengthen the economic ties between Canada and India by promoting bilateral investment and trade. We delve into the vast opportunities for Canadian …

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Getting Your Omni-Channel Game On with Arianne Parisi, EVP & Global CDO, JD Sports 45:47

9d ago45:47

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In our final episode recorded at Shoptalk Europe in the Bambuser remote podcast studio our guest is Arianne Parisi, EVP & Global Chief Digital Officer for JD Sports. JD Sports is a fast growing sports fashion retailer, with over 3,400 stores across Europe, North America, and Asia. Arianne shares the keys behind JD's remarkable global growth traject…

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S6EP02 - In The Shadow of Bigfoot - Michael Freeman 1:24:08

10d ago1:24:08

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Does Bigfoot exist? The Freeman footage and the Patterson-Gimlin films would seem to indicate that there most definitely are undocumented, giant humanoid beings roaming the wilds of North America. Paul Freeman dedicated countless hours and energy into researching this incredible possibility after he came face to face with a Bigfoot in 1982. His evi…

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A Model for 10x eCommerce Growth with Sabir Semerkant 31:55

13d ago31:55

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Meet Sabir Semerkant, an eCommerce consulting guru with 25+ years in e-commerce and over a billion dollars in revenue growth to his credit. Sabir shares insights into his framework, which unlocks 2X-10X growth for any e-commerce business with Product-Market Fit. About Michael Michael is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a sen…

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BONUS EPISODE: Remarkable Video Commerce & Innovation with Maryam (Mary) Ghahremani, CEO, Bambuser 27:57

13d ago27:57

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Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Remarkable Retail #podcast, recorded live in Barcelona at Shoptalk Europe. Our guest is the talented and dynamic Maryam (Mary) Ghahremani, CEO of Bambuser. Together, we delve into the future of global retail and commerce, focusing on the video platforms and merchandising that is revolutionizing the shopping…

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Look-Smell-Taste' Initiative, B.C. Salmon Farming Shutdown, The Capital Gains Taxman Commeth for Farmers and guests David Long, CEO, and Cynthia Boulter, COO, from the Greater Vancouver Food Bank 58:25

18d ago58:25

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This week, we are excited to have special guests David Long, CEO, and Cynthia Boulter, COO, from the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. David and Cynthia share their insights on their critical work to combat food insecurity in Vancouver. They discuss their organization's unique challenges and opportunities arising from operating in such a dynamic urban e…

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Addiction Recovery within a Trauma-Informed Community with Laura Sorte of Release Recovery 52:13

15d ago52:13

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Clinicians treating clients with complex trauma already understand the value of using the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) in 1:1 settings. Imagine, then, the transformative healing that might occur when applying NARM in group recovery and transitional living environments. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes Laura…

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Remarkably Global with Javier Figar, Chief Retail Officer, Tendam 44:30

16d ago44:30

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In the third of our episodes recorded at Shoptalk Europe in the Bambuser remote podcast studio our guest is Javier Figar, Chief Retail Officer for Tendam. Tendam is a Spanish fashion retailer, with presence in 79 countries and a total of 2,056 points of sale. Javier helps us understand what makes Tendam unique and how their portfolio has grown thro…

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Exploring AI and Cloud in Higher Education with Laura Ipsen, CEO of Ellucian 23:09

17d ago23:09

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Send us a Text Message. What if the future of higher education is already here, driven by cutting-edge technology and strategic innovation? In this episode, we sit down with Laura Ipsen, CEO of Ellucian, live from the bustling ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego. Laura provides a front-row seat to the pivotal conversations reshaping higher education. From …

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S6EP01 - Living Beyond Belief - George Noory 52:08

17d ago52:08

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A look into the life of George Noory as you've never heard before. George is the iconic host of Coast to Coast AM, a regular contributor to History Channel's "Ancient Aliens" and creator and host of Gaia TV's "Beyond Belief with George Noory". I had an amazing talk with George about his incredible career, the experience as an 11 year old child that…

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Around The World & Back Again: Veteran Retailer James Connell 30:59

20d ago30:59

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In a wide-ranging and overdue conversation, I catch up with James Connell, one of the industry's most experienced retail marketing, customer experience, brand and omnichannel executives. We talk about the evolution of customer experience, marketplaces, lessons learned from Asia and abroad, and his local & global consulting work here in Canada About…

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EU Tilt Right & Ag, Montreal Terrace Fiasco, Veggie Hot Dog Controversy, and guest Jake Freeze, Managing Director and Part-Owner of Sussex Ice Cream 54:56

21d ago54:56

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In the latest episode of the Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois welcome special guest Jake Freeze, Managing Director and Part-Owner of Sussex Ice Cream. Jake, who was born and raised on a dairy farm in Sussex, continues to have a deep connection to the local agricultural community as he balances his career as a practicin…

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Getting Closer to the Customer with Lars-Johan Jarnheimer, Chairman of IKEA and Sarah Engel, President January Digital 53:31

23d ago53:31

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In the second of our episodes recorded at Shoptalk Europe in the Bambuser remote podcast studio we mix up our format with two shorter interviews. First up is c, Chairman of INGKA Holding B.V., the holding company that controls the majority of IKEA stores worldwide. He shares about how leading with purpose and kindness is essential to the IKEA cultu…

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Fashion Meets Purpose with Rob Smith, CEO and Founder of The Phluid Project, GET Phluid and The Phluid Phoundation (Encore) 23:46

27d ago23:46

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Welcome to The Voice of Retail. I'm your host Michael LeBlanc. This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada. My guest on this Encore episode from the summer of 2023 is Rob Smith, veteran retailer and now the CEO and Founder of The Phluid Project, GET Phluid, and The Phluid Phoundation; he has created a brand, combinin…

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Rate Cut Ripple, Beef with Beef Processing, Strawberry Fields Forever, and guest Isabelle Marquis, SIAL Jury President and Tertulia Brugge's El Gusto's Eugenia Sanchez 42:38

1M ago42:38

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Our guests live from SIAL In Montreal are competition jury President Isabelle Marquis, back for her third visit on the #pod, and Tertulia Brugge's El Gusto Gourmet Drip Coffee's Eugenia Sanchez, who won the Grand Prix Gold award. The brand will receive a $10,000 grant in products or services provided by Nielsen and a 100-square-foot bare booth for …

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Emotional Engagement in the Therapeutic Relationship With Dr. Karen Maroda 56:12

29d ago56:12

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Many therapists are conflicted about how to show up with their clients. While there is lots of training to be highly emotionally engaged with clients, there is also training that therapists should be more distant in sessions to avoid possible countertransference––which is the evoking of emotions and reactions within the therapist. What if, instead …

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Talking Innovation in Higher Education with Michael Crow, President of ASU 36:22

1M ago36:22

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Send us a Text Message. Prepare to unlock the future of higher education as we sit down with Dr. Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University, at the 14th ASU+GSV Summit. Discover how pioneering technologies, especially artificial intelligence, are revolutionizing the learning landscape. With two decades at the helm of ASU, Dr. Crow shares h…

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Live from Shoptalk Europe: Physical Experiences Matter Even More in a Digital World 41:20

1M ago41:20

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In the first of several episodes brought to you by Bambuser and recorded at Shoptalk Europe, we did our first full episode in front of a live audience. Our topic may at first seem counter-intuitive given the dramatic and continuing growth of e-commerce. But in a world where the role of brick-and-mortar locations has evolved significantly and shoppi…

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A Masterclass In Retail Returns & Reverse Logistics with John Lee 31:42

1M ago31:42

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In this episode, I tap into John Lee's decades of reverse retail logistics experience. He discusses the importance of a seamless customer returns process, reasons for cart abandonment due to unclear return methods, and strategies using data analytics and personalization to reduce returns. We also explore managing high return rates, innovative solut…

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Ketchup Wars Reduxe, BOC's Interest Rate Pending Decision, Theft Stats and guest Adekambi (Kambi) Laleye, co-founder and CEO of UpTaste, SIAL Technology and Packaging Award Winner 45:38

1M ago45:38

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Our special guest this week, recorded live at SIAL Montreal, is Adekambi (Kambi) Laleye, co-founder and CEO of UpTaste. UpTaste recently won the Technology and Packaging Award for their innovative automated in-store sampling solution. Sylvain and I discussed the latest ERA Awards, which recognize excellence in various retail categories. Metro Inc. …

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Ecotherapy: How to Embody the Relationship Between the Nature Within and the Wildness Around Us With Joseph McCaffrey 44:53

1M ago44:53

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A vital tenet of the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) is that, no matter how withdrawn or isolated one becomes due to complex trauma, humans remain instinctively and spontaneously drawn towards connection, just as plants are drawn towards the sun. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, Emily Ruth is joined by Joseph McCaffrey, LPC, LMHC, an …

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Remarkable Resale with James Reinhart, CEO & co-founder, ThredUp 47:48

1M ago47:48

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Our special guest this week is James Reinhart the pioneering CEO of ThredUp, the fast-growing online consignment and thrift store. We learn about James' fascinating journey from teacher to entrepreneur and how his passion drives one of the most successful purpose-driven retail brands. We go deep on the drivers of the re-commerce market, how ThredUp…

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S5EP52 - Expedition Of The Unknown - Ronny Leblanc 1:23:58

1M ago1:23:58

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On this episode of the Paranormal Portal Podcast, we are welcoming television personality and paranormal researcher, Ronny Leblanc to the show. Ronny is one of the stars of "Expedition Bigfoot" and "Paranormal Caught on Camera" on Travel Channel. Ronny and I have an incredible discussion about his journey into the many facets of the paranormal as w…

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Radical Innovation, Leadership and Winning Every Race with Craig Baxter, Group President of Techtronic Industries Canada Inc. (Milwaukee, Ryobi, and Hoover) 37:13

1M ago37:13

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On this episode, I sit down with a colleague from back in my work on the brand side, Craig Baxter, Group President ofTechtronic Industries Canada Inc., part of a global 13 billion dollar powerhouse tool house of brands that includes Milwaukee, Ryobi, andHoover. In a wide-ranging and engaging conversation, Craig talks about radical innovation, retai…

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Food Inflation hits the brakes, Dairy Avian Flu Mystery Meeting, Loblaw New Strategy, guests SIAL Gold Winners Jennifer Zimmermann and Amy Bronstetter, co-founders of Epic Tofu and Exclusive BBQ research ... 59:48

2M ago59:48

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In this episode, presented by Caddle, Michael LeBlanc brings fresh insights from the action-packed SIAL food innovation show in Montreal. Michael & Sylvain share their experiences and interviews, highlighting the energy and innovations at the event. The episode's special guests, Jennifer Zimmermann and Amy Bronstetter, co-founders of Epic Tofu, dis…

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048 - Event Director (Armando Diaz) 1:02:26

1M ago1:02:26

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Armando directs all the technical stuff when it comes to huge events. From helping out with small hotel events, to driving equipment around, to directing events of some of the biggest companies and people all around the world. Suggested Book: The Stand (Stephen King) Suggested Podcast: The Ricky Gervais Show…

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Measuring Value in California Higher Education with Michael Itzkowitz, HEA Group 42:58

1M ago42:58

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Send us a Text Message. Get behind the data and value of higher education as I engage in a focused conversation with Michael Itzkowitz of the HEA Group. Together, we dissect the College Futures Foundation commissioned "Golden Opportunities" report, delving into the intricacies of California's higher education investments and what they mean for stud…

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It's the End of Retail As We Know It with Azita Martin, Vice President and GM of AI for Retail, CPG and QSR at NVIDIA 47:42

1M ago47:42

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Azita Martin, Vice President and GM of AI for Retail, CPG and QSR at NVIDIA is our very special guest. She joins us to discuss the ways AI is beginning to transform the retail landscape, and how NVIDIA is helping accelerate retailers' journeys. We start off by discussing how NVIDIA has grown to become the third most valuable company in the world, b…

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S5EP51 - Exploring the Impossible - David Race 1:13:18

2M ago1:13:18

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On this episode of the Paranormal Portal Podcast, we are welcoming podcaster David Race to the show. David is the creator and host of the Monstrosity podcast where David and his guests dive into the strange and unusual. Monstrosity accomplishes this with thought provoking conversation and a healthy dose of humor. David and I have a fantastic discus…

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Live from SMU in Dallas, Texas, Steve Dennis & Leaders Leap, Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption 39:45

2M ago39:45

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Recorded at the Cox School of Business at SMU in Dallas, Texas, in front of a live studio audience, my guest is my good friend and Remarkable Retail podcast partner Steve Dennis on the occasion of the book launch event for Leaders Leap, his latest book already climbing up the charts as one of the top business books of the year. About Steve Steve De…

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Live at SIAL in Montreal, Canada's Sad Supply Chain, and our guest Marc Vaucher, Scale AI 44:30

2M ago44:30

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In the latest episode of The Food Professor podcast, we are live from Montreal's SIAL's Food Innovation Show. We discuss our first day at the show and our numerous interactions with industry professionals. The episode features an insightful interview with Marc Vaucher, Senior Investment Director at Scale AI, highlighting the organization's role in …

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The Power of Creative Expression in Healing Trauma with Jeanette LeBlanc 50:23

2M ago50:23

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Telling our story––to a trusted friend, a therapist, or ourselves––is a continuous unfolding. Each layer shed is an opportunity to re-engage with the past and assess its significance on the present. If the subject matter includes trauma, the process of exposure requires extra care. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth is joined b…

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The Customer is the Channel with Chris Riccobono, Founder & Executive Chairman UNTUCKit 46:48

2M ago46:48

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This week's guest is Chris Riccobono, Founder & Executive Chairman of disruptive retail brand UNTUCKit. UNTUCKit was one of the first digitally-native brands to embrace brick-and-mortar as critical to it's long-term success. Chris takes us through the trade-offs between online, wholesale, and own store strategies and how his brand successfully navi…

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S5EP50 - Encountering The Unknown - Edward Monge 52:00

2M ago52:00

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On this episode of the Paranormal Portal Podcast, we are welcoming Filmaker Edward Monge to the show. Edward is the founder and driving force behind Triangle Multimedia. He is currently in production on a TV series that is called "Unknown Encounters" covering encounters with UFOs, Bigfoot, E.T.s and more! Edward joins me to discuss his journey, his…

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The Inside Story Behind Ikea Canada's "Second-Hand Tax (SHT) is Happening" campaign with Tanya Bevington, Head of Communications for IKEA Canada, and Anthony Chelvanathan, Chief Creative Officer at Edelman ... 24:46

2M ago24:46

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My guests on this episode are Tanya Bevington, Head of Communications for IKEA Canada, and Anthony Chelvanathan, Chief Creative Officer at Edelman Canada. They discuss the insights and unique creative partnership behind Ikea Canada's clever and brilliant "Second-Hand Tax (SHT) is Happening" campaign. The brand discovered recently that in Canada, th…

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Florida Bans Lab Meat, Fake China Cooking Oil, Starbucks Troubles and Guest Dr. Tony Walker, Dalhousie University 44:11

2M ago44:11

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In this episode, we are thrilled to have Professor Tony Walker, a distinguished environmental scientist from Dalhousie University, as our guest. Professor Walker shared profound insights from his recent groundbreaking study on plastics in the food industry, a study that has been widely recognized and published in the prestigious journal Science. Th…

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Engaging Lost Learners with Terah Crews, CEO of ReUP Education 30:22

2M ago30:22

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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the full potential within the millions of Americans who have stepped away from higher education. Join the conversation with Tara Crews, the CEO of ReUp Education, as we dissect the multifaceted hurdles that keep 41 million working learners from completing their degrees. This episode isn't just about understanding the …

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