Best Umer Podcasts (2024)

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80 - Competition Best Practices: Bhangra at the Alamo 1:10:52

3M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

Sup y’all, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we are talking to Ampal Kaur and Deshmesh Singh about their experience running the award winning competition Bhangra at the Alamo and hopefully you can learn from some of their best practices. --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier. If you liked this podcast be sur…

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79 - Buckeye Mela 2024 Judges Panel 55:49

4M ago55:49

55:49

Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we speak with the judges of Buckeye Mela 2024. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Introductions 03:16 Discussion on Alamo Incident 09:54 Review of Rubric Changes 11:51 Changing the Dancing Time Limit 17:00 Placings Discussion: Alamo vs FCB 24:39 Impact of Deductions on Placings 34:00 Discussion on P…

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78 - What Happened at Mela? A Conversation with the Co-Directors 14:05

4M ago14:05

14:05

A lot of tamasha has been said surrounding Alamo City Bhangra. The Buckeye Mela directors came on the pod to address what actually happened and dispel some of the crazier things that were said. 00:00 Introduction 01:22 Explanation of the Events Leading to the Incident 03:02 The Incident and its Aftermath 06:21 Allegations of Threatening Behavior 08…

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Gajjdi Gossip Episode 3 with Umer Qureshi 1:12:54

6M ago1:12:54

1:12:54

Sup y'all, I was on the Gajjdi Gossip Podcast a little bit ago so I decided to cross-post it onto our feed. Make sure to subscribe to their YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@GajjdiGossip --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier. If you liked this podcast be sure to rate and review on Apple Podcasts and share …

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76 - 1st International Bhangra Awards 13:19

7M ago13:19

13:19

Patreon https://patreon.com/thebhangrapod Subscribe to The Bhangra Podcast https://link.thebhangrapodcast.com/subscribe Discord https://link.thebhangrapodcast.com/discord Link to Entire Bhangra Directory - https://airtable.com/appHjJjQzrJ6FZyOW/shrReBUNI4pQgx0Vr Link to Competition Submission Form - https://airtable.com/appHjJjQzrJ6FZyOW/shrqQ6bWih…

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65 - Bhangra in the Burgh 2022 Judges Panel 18:49

1+ y ago18:49

18:49

Sup y'all, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast we're talking to the judges of Bhangra in the Burgh 2022 Anil Kundal, Amrit Grewal, Simran Lalli, and Kuntal Shah. Burgh 2021 Rubric Burgh 2022 Rubric Burgh 2022 Scoresheet --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier. If you liked this podcast be sure to rate and review …

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64 - Bhangra City 2022 Judges Panel 38:03

2y ago38:03

38:03

Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast we're talking to the judges from Bhangra City 2022, Sumit Hira, Simran Lalli, Jasmit Gill, and HK. YouTube Version of Episode Bhangra City 2022 Rubric --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier. If you liked this podcast be sure to rate and review on Apple Podcasts and …

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63 - Bhangra Breakdown: MOB Chicago at Bruin Bhangra 2022 2:38

2y ago2:38

2:38

Sup y'all, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast we talk to Ministry of Bhangra Chicago about their Mario Kart segment from Bruin Bhangra 2022 MOB Chicago Mario Kart Segment Back Row Video Full YouTube Episode --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier. If you liked this podcast be sure to rate and review on Apple Pod…

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62 - Bhangra Breakdown: Farishtey Bruin 2022 Khunda Segment 12:07

2y ago12:07

12:07

Sup y'all, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast we talk to two of the captains of Furteelay right before they compete at Bruin Bhangra and have them breakdown their khunda segment. Farishtey at Bruin 2022 Front Row Farishtey at Bruin 2022 Back Row YouTube Version --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier. If you lik…

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61 - Bhangra Blowout 2022 Dancer Review 36:14

2y ago36:14

36:14

Sup y'all, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast we talk to one of the judges from Blowout and captain that attended Blowout about their experience at the competition this year and what other competitions can learn from their experience. Crafting a well run competition: A dancer's perspective. | Bhangra Teams' Forum --------------- Support us on P…

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CTS Ep. 10 White Tear (ft. Livia Kojo Alour) 19:02

2y ago19:02

19:02

In this episode, Carson leads a meditation getting us in touch with our emotional core, and observing the ebb and flow of our internal landscape, and our guest artist is Livia Kojo Alour a writer, singer, sword swallower & Theatre maker based in London UK and for this episode, she will be performing her spoken-word piece “White Tear”…

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CTS Ep. 9 (ft. Ruta Kuzmickas) 20:49

2y ago20:49

20:49

Carson leads us in a grounding meditation on the unique nature of our personal soundscape, and Ruta performs her stunning poem "In The Red"By Carson Marshall

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60 - Down South Bhangra 2022 Judges Panel 41:19

2y ago41:19

41:19

Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we speak with the judges of Down South Bhangra 2022 Jagga, Sharnie, and Umer. TBP Live Critique Sign Up All DSB Performances DSB 2022 Rubric DSB 2022 Score Sheet --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier. If you liked this podcast be sure to rate and review on Apple P…

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CTS Ep. 8 (Ft. Valerie York-Zimmerman and Umer Piracha) 42:22

2y ago42:22

42:22

In this episode, MBSR teacher Valerie York-Zimmerman leads us in a lovely sitting meditation, and for the musical portion Sufi Vocalist Umer Piracha and I perform an improvised work "The Lighthouse".By Carson Marshall

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59 - Bhangra Blowout 2022 Judging Panel 50:14

2y ago50:14

50:14

Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we speak with the judges of Bhangra Blowout 2022 , Jasmit Gill, Avi Jaggi, Pooja Jhaveri, Akshaya Rajkumar, and Umer Qureshi. This is our first full video podcast so watch it on our YouTube channel to get the full experience! Bhangra Blowout 2022 Rubric Bhangra Blowout 2022 Playlist ---------------…

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CTS Ep. 7 (Ft. Rushad Eggleston) 22:42

2y ago22:42

22:42

In this episode, Carson leads us in a meditation on playfulness, and Rushad Eggleston performs an original piece "Stick Flicker"By Carson Marshall

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58 - Bhangra at the Alamo 2022 Judges Panel 45:40

2y ago45:40

45:40

Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we speak with the judges of Bhangra at the Alamo 2022, Cherag Selhi, Varan Rakhra, and Priyanka Ram. BATA 2022 Rubric Alamo Performance Playlist BATA Team Scoring Sheets --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier. If you liked this podcast be sure to rate and review on…

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57 - Nachde Nashville 2022 Judges Panel 40:30

2y ago40:30

40:30

Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we speak with the judges of Nachde Nashville 2022, Umer Qureshi, Pooja Jhaveri, and Naina Sahrawat. Howie also judged but he wasn't able to make it in time for the recording. Official Nachde Nashville VI Master Score Sheet --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier. If…

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blinding lights (kmrn lofi remix) 3:29

2y ago3:29

3:29

lofi remix for "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kmrnklsnTwitter: https://twitter.com/kmrnmusicSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kmrnklsnWebsite: https://kmrnklsn.com#theweeknd #kmrn #blindinglights #afterhoursBy Kayy

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56 - Naach Di Cleveland 2022 Judging Panel 1:04:59

2+ y ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we speak with the judges of Naach Di Cleveland 2022, Simran Lalli, Sid Pandit, Kuntal Shah, Priyanka Ram, and Sahab Grover. --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier. If you liked this podcast be sure to rate and review on Apple Podcasts and share it with a friend. Su…

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Delivering Results through Transparent Leadership with Ronak Patel 30:51

2+ y ago30:51

30:51

Ronak spent over 9 years at Amazon, where he led large businesses across Fulfillment, Ultra-fast delivery, Real Estate, Process Improvement, and Last Mile Delivery. Ronak was also the youngest Regional Director in Amazon history, with placement into Amazon’s highest volume, most critical region of fulfillment. After nearly a decade with the company…

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KMRN x Umer Farooq - Dil Sitara 3:16

2+ y ago3:16

3:16

Lyric Video for "Dil Sitara" by KMRN x Umer Farooq.BUY & STREAM "Dil Sitara" here: https://lnk.to/dilsitaraFollow KMRNInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kmrnklsnTwitter: https://twitter.com/kmrnmusicWebsite: https://kmrnklsn.comBy Kayy

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55 - East Coast Showdown 2022 Judging Panel 47:46

2+ y ago47:46

47:46

Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we speak with the judges of East Coast Showdown 2022. Naina Sahrawat, Avi Jaggi, Eric McCord-Snook, and Keshav Mantha. Howie Magaro also judged, however he was unable to make it to the recording session. --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier. If you liked this pod…

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CTS Ep. 6 (Ft. Kristal Garcia) 31:23

2+ y ago31:23

31:23

In this episode, Kristal takes us on a journey of self-discovery through "Hell".By Carson Marshall

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54 -Bhangra Panga Part 2 59:57

2+ y ago59:57

59:57

Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we kick off Bhangra Panga, our march-madness-style bracket of the best sets of the decade! This week we're running through the first 5 years and dropping our picks for the bracket. Keep an eye out for a link to fill out your brackets, and check our social media pages for how to get some of that cas…

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53 - Bhangra Panga Part 1 48:47

2+ y ago48:47

48:47

Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we kick off Bhangra Panga, our march-madness-style bracket of the best sets of the decade! This week we're running through the first 5 years and dropping our picks for the bracket. Keep an eye out for a link to fill out your brackets, and check our social media pages for how to get some of that cas…

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CTS Ep. 5 (Ft. Atira Tan & Ty Rex) 36:32

2+ y ago36:32

36:32

In this episode, Atira leads us in a meditation for cultivating compassion and resilience, and we hear from Ty Rex, a wonderful piano artist from rural CA, playing an improvised work titled "Starlight."By Carson Marshall

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52 - Gibb Schreffler on Dhol it's Drummer, Identities, and Modern Punjab 45:33

2+ y ago45:33

45:33

On this episode of the podcast we dive deep with Dr. Gibb Schreffler of Pomona College on his new book, Dhol - Drummers, Identities, and Modern Punjab. A link to the book and an overview can be found here from the Illinois Free Press: https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=53qpg7tm9780252044076 A link to audiovisual examples from the book can be…

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CTS Ep. 4 (Ft. Ari Urban) 22:23

2+ y ago22:23

22:23

This episode features Ari Urban, a violinist, recording artist, and mystic, who guides us in a beautiful meditation and performs an original work titled "Embracing our Shadow". We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it! This episode gave me chills!By Carson Marshall

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CTS Ep. 3 (Ft. Evan Saddler) 17:32

2+ y ago17:32

17:32

In this episode, we find our ground with Carson before hearing a striking frame drum performance from Evan Saddler performing "Doubtful Sound" By Yousif Sheronick.By Carson Marshall

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How to Dive Deep and ask your team good questions with Jennifer Arthur 34:48

2+ y ago34:48

34:48

Jennifer spent over 16 years at Amazon across various roles that included Financial Analyst, Product Manager, Head of Vendor Management, and Category Leader. During this time, Jennifer’s teams helped create new input metrics and ask questions to evolve Amazon’s use of data in the quest for operational excellence. Jennifer has since taken this abili…

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CTS Ep. 2 (ft. Zachary Good and Ben Roidl-Ward) 17:56

2+ y ago17:56

17:56

In this episode, we are joined by clarinetist and bassoonist Zachary Good and Ben Roidl-Ward, with a meditation guided by Carson, go deep and listen with intention!By Carson Marshall

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CTS Episode 1, (Featuring Carson Marshall Violin) 18:25

2+ y ago18:25

18:25

Guided musical meditation. Carson Marshall guides the listener into a deep meditation, and out of that space, a musical experience unfolds, taking the audience through an arc of intensity, exploring the audience's reaction to tension and release.By Carson Marshall

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51.5 - Bhangra in the Burgh 2021 Unedited Judges Deliberations - Bonus Episode 17:37

2+ y ago17:37

17:37

This episode on YouTube Sup y'all, on this bonus episode of The Bhangra Podcast we're dropping the full, unedited judges deliberation directly from the judges. Apologies for the choppy audio, it wasn't exactly recorded in a sound treated room. Performances from Bhangra in the Burgh Playlist Subscribe on YouTube If you liked this podcast be sure to …

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(Part 2) International Expansion and Are Right, A Lot with Steve Frazier 20:12

2+ y ago20:12

20:12

In part two of this 2-episode special with Steve Frazier, a former 20-year Amazon VP, we pick up in talking about how to use data, focus on inputs, and exercise strong judgement in prioritizing your team’s attention in a scaling business. You’ll hear Steve share: · Why businesses should focus on operational performance reviews, even on day 1 · The …

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51 - Bhangra In the Burgh 2021: Judges Review 43:37

2+ y ago43:37

43:37

On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast we talk to the judges of Bhangra in the Burgh 2021 about their placings! Performances from Bhangra in the Burgh Playlist Subscribe on YouTube If you liked this podcast be sure to rate and review on Apple Podcasts and share it with a friend. Subscribe on Podcast Player Follow us on Discord Instagram Youtube Tik…

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(Part 1) International Expansion and Are Right, A Lot with Steve Frazier 29:51

2+ y ago29:51

29:51

Steve spent over 20 years as a VP at Amazon where he launched multiple businesses and led organizations around the globe. During his Amazon career, Steve spent time as the country manager for Amazon UK and Amazon China, in addition to roles leading North American Retail expansion and the rollout of international consumer programs. In this first ins…

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Using Mechanisms to scale your business with Umer Sadiq 27:05

2+ y ago27:05

27:05

Umer spent nearly 12 years at Amazon as a software development leader across a diverse set of businesses including Amazon’s data warehouse, reverse logistics, Prime Now program, Amazon Fresh, and Whole Foods Market. Umer left Amazon in early 2018 to co-found Veeve, a contact-less shopping checkout solution, and in early 2021, Umer took on the role …

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50 - Debunk BFunk 57:03

2+ y ago57:03

57:03

On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we speak with David Castro about the controversy surrounding BFunk's release of dance fundamentals tutorials for "Hip Hop" and Bhangra. Umer's article about BFunk Castro's IG Live about BFunk BFunk and Tanishq Hip Hop Tutorial Ad BFunk Bhangra Tutorial Ad Our episode with Gibb Schreffler Castro's IG @castrore…

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People Leadership and Managing by the Inputs with Mandy Bottorff 28:00

2+ y ago28:00

28:00

Mandy spent over 13 years at Amazon across a number of roles including as leader of product management, marketing, and retail buying teams, running Prime Pantry, leading the supply chain function for Amazon Private Label, and leading worldwide employee performance management programs. Since Amazon, Mandy has joined The Bouqs, an innovative e-commer…

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49 - Head, Shoulders, Knees, And Toes: The Benefits of Physical Therapy 18:55

2+ y ago18:55

18:55

00:00 -0 1:30 - Intro 01:31 - 02:16 - Kerina's Background 02:17 - 03:26 - Kerina's Bhangra Background 03:27 - 04:34 - Staying strong in other part's of your body 04:35 - 06:12 - Typical Dance Injuries 06:13 - 08:40 - Preventing Injuries 08:41 - 11:30 - Best practices to stay healthy 11:31 - 12:59 - Dealing with different types of injuries 13:00 - 1…

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How to Earn Trust at work with Justin Maner 34:59

2+ y ago34:59

34:59

Justin spent 10 years at Amazon where he helped lead Baby Registry to becoming the #1 US registry, reinvented the vendor negotiation process that led to $1B in profitability improvements, and received a "Just Do It" award from Jeff Bezos for inventing a new communication system for vendors and sellers. In 2019, Justin left his role as Director of A…

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Long-term Ownership and Team Building with Chad Goelzer 28:00

2+ y ago28:00

28:00

Chad spent nearly 16 years at Amazon which included roles as Director of Fulfillment by Amazon and Director of Global Sales. Having joined Amazon in 1999, Chad helped build and develop many teams to lead these and other core Amazon businesses. Chad left Amazon in 2015 to build and co-lead The Goelzer Home Team and improve the customer focus and use…

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48 - Dancer Profile: Prabh Saini 1:10:27

2+ y ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Sup y'all, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast we're interviewing the captain and founder of Shaan Punjab Dee (SPD), Prabh Saini. Tap here to listen on Spotify Performances and Videos Referenced in this Episode: SPD at Bruin Bhangra SPD at Bhangra Arena SPD at Bhangra Fever SPD at Big 10 Bhangra SPD at Motor City Bhangra SPD at Windy City Bhangr…

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47 - We're Back! 13:08

3y ago13:08

13:08

Listen to this episode on Apple or Spotify On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we tell you what we've been up to in the time since our last episode, and the plans we have for our show and the new exciting ways we're going to be telling stories going forward. Reach out and let us know what you'd like to see more of as our show continues to grow!…

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Frugality as a tool for innovation and prioritization with Dave Anderson 37:50

3y ago37:50

37:50

Dave spent nearly 12 years at Amazon moving from a Development Manager to a Technology Director. In early 2020, Dave took on the role as Head of Technology for Bezos Academy where he spent over a year building their technology foundation. Since leaving Amazon and Bezos Academy in 2021, Dave has begun publishing regular leadership articles on his ne…

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Learn & Be Curious with Melissa Eamer 29:35

3y ago29:35

29:35

Melissa spent 19 years at Amazon, progressing through over ten roles that included Technical Advisor to Jeff Wilke, VP of Sports, Outdoors, and Toys, and VP of Sales and Marketing for Amazon Devices. After leaving Amazon, Melissa spent a year as COO of Glossier and recently launched a venture-backed startup, Modern Age, to help people live longer, …

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Think Big and Listening to Customers with Kyle Walker 43:35

3y ago43:35

43:35

Kyle spent over 7 years at Amazon where he launched multiple billion-dollar programs, including Amazon Renewed and Amazon Exclusives – now known as Amazon Launchpad. Since leaving Amazon in 2020, Kyle has co-founded two companies, The Lab Consult, which helps e-commerce brands implement systems to scale profitably online, and Foundry Brands, an FBA…

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Diving Deep and establishing company culture with Faisal Masud 41:12

3y ago41:12

41:12

Faisal spent over 7 years at Amazon as a Director over the early growth of several businesses including Mobile Electronics, Amazon Warehouse, Amazon BuyBack, Amazon TradeIn, and Amazon Basics. Building these programs helped Faisal hone his ability to Dive Deep into business processes and health. Since leaving Amazon in 2011, Faisal held a number of…

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Developing Others and Insisting on the Highest Standards with Elizabeth Bennett 34:12

3y ago34:12

34:12

Elizabeth spent 15 years at Amazon where she grew multiple billion-dollar businesses and held several roles including Director of Lawn & Garden and Director and General Manager of Business & Technology for Selling Partner Success prior to joining Kraft Heinz as VP of Global eCommerce. In our conversation, Elizabeth shares the people-leadership prac…

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