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Join best friends Myke and Ryan as they take on the world of fragrances with unfiltered humor and uneducated opinions. Each episode, they'll sniff out a new scent and give their honest, foul-mouthed review. From high-end colognes to drugstore bargains, no fragrance is off-limits. Brace yourself for an irreverent, no-holds-barred approach to fragrance reviews.
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Sweet but Fearless Podcast

Mary Sullivan, Cooper Alexander, Gale Northrop

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Step into the world of the Sweet but Fearless podcast, your go-to weekly destination for exploring the challenges confronted by women leaders on the frontlines. With a blend of engaging interviews featuring accomplished women leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts along with solo episodes, you’ll gain insight and actionable advice to guide you on your fearless career journey.
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Strategy and Leadership Podcast

Anthony Taylor | SME Strategy Consulting

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On the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, we interview CEOs, business leaders, authors and thought leaders to get their perspectives on strategy, leadership, management and other trends to support your career as a leader. If you're looking for one of the best business podcasts and management podcasts out there- we're top 3% in the world. Be sure to subscribe! We put a new podcast out once a week. The Strategy and Leadership podcast is hosted by SME Strategy: We're a management consulting firm ...
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The On Air with Air Cargo Next podcast explores air cargo operations and logistics. The podcast delves into topics such as air cargo integration into the logistics supply chain, new technologies, and operational strategies, especially for freight forwarders. On Air with Air Cargo Next is brought to you by Air Cargo Next, the leading air cargo magazine. Air Cargo Next provides insightful information by way of data analysis and in-depth coverage that tracks the next chapter for the Air Cargo i ...
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Welcome to Daring To, a podcast that finds out how CEOs and entrepreneurs navigate today's business world - the conventions they're breaking, the challenges they've faced and the decisions that they've made, and lastly, just what makes them different.
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Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of the Strategy and Leadership podcast, host Anthony Taylor is joined by Shawn Mohr, the dynamic CEO of Aventus, to explore the intricate relationship between leadership, technology adoption, and organizational growth. Sean delves into the emerging space of blockchain and tokenization, offering a glimpse …
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Ever wondered how to distinguish your bourbon from your whiskey or what makes Straight to Heaven by Kilian a scent worth discussing? Prepare for an episode swimming in the deep waters of fine bourbon and luxury scents, with our guest Sean, who's not only our whiskey whisperer but also our guide to olfactory excellence. We kick things off with a few…
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Camille Finan, author, podcast host, and entrepreneur on her personal journey on finding that transformative something that gave her career purpose. She shares inspiring stories and conversations around working and building a successful creative business and career. With 3…
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Alan Stein Jr. is an acclaimed keynote speaker, author, performance coach, and consultant with a formidable track record in working with elite NBA superstars such as Kevin Durant and Victor Oladipo. As a former basketball performance coach, Stein Jr. has pivoted his focus to the corporate realm, where he leverages his sports insights to elevate ind…
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Dr. Carolyn Ward, Director of Clinical Strategy & Head of Product Marketing, about career pivots and the importance of transferable skills when you’re looking to take that next step in your career. Dr. Ward has worked in the healthcare field since 2016 having most recently…
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Ever embarked on a scent-laden mission that rivals a spy movie? Well, Myke and Ryan sure did, as they recount our whimsical escapade to Dillard's in search of the elusive Prada Luna Rossa Ocean, Le Parfum. With the help of a mysteriously cooperative sales associate, we managed to snatch a sample not just for ourselves, but for one of our lucky Patr…
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Laura Symon Browne, President of Buffalo Funds about leadership and ways to develop new skills to enhance your leadership aptitude. One place to start is by observing the leadership within your organization. Whose career or leadership skills do you admire? Study their stra…
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Have you ever been whisked away by a scent so evocative it's like time travel in a bottle? That's exactly where Myke and Ryan take you in our latest olfactory escapade, as we unearth the divisive "clean linen and cheap iced tea" fragrance that once stirred up a storm. Climb aboard our scent time-machine, where we also pay homage to the '90s classic…
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Do you run a family business? Have you ever pondered on whether you’re running a family-first business or a business-first family? It’s time we explore this question, and today’s guest is just the person to talk about it. Rob Ferguson has been a trusted advisor to family businesses since 2010. He takes his decade-plus experience and wisdom to the s…
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, a co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Executive & Career Coach Randi Roberts about when you’re just not feeling energized with your career and tips on if you should stay or should you go. Randi’s top tip is to look at how your life and career goals complement each other, especially as your priorities change …
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When a voicemail can transport you back in time, you know you've found something truly special. That's what happened when we listened to the last message from our dear friend Forbus; laughter mixed with tears as we remembered his humor and warmth. This episode is a tribute to his legacy, exploring the powerful connection between fragrance and memor…
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Nothing is immutable. Every line in the P&L is adaptable, and every challenge is surmountable. In this episode, we have CEO of Aimably, Claire Miligan to discuss the strengths of neurodiversity and transparency in business. She shares her perspective on a culture of openness and the power of transparency in decision-making and empowering teams. She…
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, a co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Martha Aviles, Chief Marketing Officer, Aventus, about her early career experience of needing to outwork everyone and immersing herself into her role and how, as she gained confidence in what she valued, recognized the importance of being more strategic in her career gro…
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Customer inspired innovation is the belief that when you listen to your customers, they will guide you where you need to go. This is what our Brian Lillie, the President of Private Cloud at Rackspace, explains to us today along with his profound insights on leadership and the evolving landscape of technology. With a background spanning the US Air F…
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, a co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Leigh Wager, Head of Commercial, Craniometrix and Health Coach about how she made a career pivot focusing on her transferable skills. As a geologist, she didn’t find the role as fulfilling as she’d hoped and recognized that her work didn’t align with her personal values.…
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We weave through the tapestry of fragrances that have recently graced our senses. We kick things off with a heartfelt acknowledgment for the outpouring of kindness we've felt during a tough personal time. From there, we delve into our thoughts on an intoxicating chocolate scent that caught our attention during travels—a creation that's been turning…
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What factors are really holding women back from moving forward in their careers? More importantly, what can you do about it if you find yourself in that position? We talk about all these things and more with our high-caliber guests who promise to deliver nothing but goodness. PepsiCo COO Grace Puma and former Nike President of Consumer Direct Chris…
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, a co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Mara Cairo, Product Owner of Advanced Technology at Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (AMII), as she shares her insights on her career journey in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and how to be strategic when looking towards your next step in your career. Kn…
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Anthony Taylor is joined by Lance Graulich, who shares about the amazing franchising success of TGI Fridays. In this episode, learn about Lance’s creative hiring process and why it is important to listen to your employees to create a highly productive team. He explains why it is helpful to have checklists for everything and how to properly implemen…
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, a co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Natasha Malyuk, a Senior Academic Advisor at Seattle University and student in the MBA Sports and Entertainment Management program. In her career journey, Natasha reflects on creating boundaries at work to avoid feeling overwhelmed or burned out as well as the importance…
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Your greatest asset is your people; investing in them is also investing in your growth. In this episode, Anthony Taylor interviews Kristina Fusella about the value of working with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to drive innovation, employee engagement, and business success. Kristina is the Senior Director of Capabilities and Employee Experience at…
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan and Cooper Alexander, co-founders of Sweet but Fearless, we shine a spotlight on the pressing issue of the 'no raise promotion' phenomenon that many women leaders are encountering. You’ve worked hard and now you’re being offered a promotion with more responsibilities and scope of influence. And then the shoe drops. It…
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Facing the unimaginable, we step away from our habitual sensory journey to share something profoundly personal. As Ryan's father bravely faces his health crisis, our family has been enveloped in a world of deep emotion and tough decisions – a narrative that's reshaped the fabric of our lives and the routine of this podcast. We've had to make the he…
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Nobody wants to fail, but failing can just be the thing you need to really grow in your career and in your life. As the cliché goes, experience is the best teacher, and failure is arguably the best experience you can have. Lisa Lutoff-Perlo learned this powerful lesson in her trailblazing journey as a female leader in a male-dominated industry. In …
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Josselyne Herman-Saccio, Founder of The Art of Being Unmessablewith, Transformative Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author about the limiting beliefs that reside in our blind spots, hindering us from pursuing careers we are truly passionate about. Josselyne looks to empower in…
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Frag-Mental's Elixir Video We Stole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n09FO-dy-U4 Myke and Ryan sniff out the truth behind YSL's Y Elixir and share a few laughs connecting our quirky friendship dynamic to our honest, unfiltered opinions. We're not just spritzing and telling; we're about the genuine thrill of discovery, and this episode is drenched w…
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Join Myke and Ryan for an olfactory escapade as they unveil the secrets of Eau De Moe's Tariq, a fragrance that's not just a scent but a tribute to the familial bonds that shape us. The episode unwraps the essence of brotherhood through the prism of this unique fragrance, as we reflect on our own experiences with sibling relationships and their dee…
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Dr. Raymona H. Lawrence about her framework called ROAR, about recruiting, onboarding, activities, and retention in the world of diversity and inclusion. Often, companies recruit for diversity but onboard for confirmatory. Recognizing the challenge of fostering a sense of …
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The great resignation woke the eyes of many business leaders to shift their culture in their organizations. That culture shift will keep them afloat in their business because everyone aboard is driven to keep the ship sailing. In this episode, Brad Zimmerman, the Co-Founder and Partner of Phoenix Performance Partner, dives into The Great Engagement…
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Join fragrance aficionado Dan from Insider Parfums as we whisk you away on an aromatic expedition unlike any other. Prepare to be captivated by the essence of Insidious, a fragrance that tips its cap to the vintage Aventus charm. Our discussion unfurls the delicate craftsmanship involved in recreating the allure of classic perfumes, navigating the …
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Would you embrace the flames that would ignite within you or let the cold wind snuff it out? How would you be proud of yourself if you wouldn’t let those flames burn bright? In this episode, John R. Miles, the former Dell CIO, delves into what it means to be Passion Struck in leading into your organization. He explains the meaning of the Gardener L…
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India’s first unicorn gallops its way into this episode of Strategy and Leadership Podcast. Today, the Founder and CEO of Mu Sigma, Dhiraj Rajaram, takes us into the journey of Mu Sigma in becoming India’s first unicorn and how he leads the company to its success. He also mentions how data and information shape the decisions of leaders and why that…
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Have you ever caught a whiff of something so unique it stopped you in your tracks? That's what happened when we unboxed Phillip Plein's "No Limits," a fragrance that's been causing a stir with its bold scent of rubber and smoke. Myke and Ryan, your guides through the world of perfumes, are back with a triple-header episode that'll have your nose tw…
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Ever find yourself caught in the sweet aroma of a freshly baked chocolate cake and thought, "I wish I could wear this scent"? Well, saddle up, scent seekers, because Big John Bolt and Terry Manhammer are here to whisk you away on an olfactory escapade with Chocolate Greedy by Montale. Prepare to be enveloped in the cocoa-laden whispers of this dele…
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Rita Reed, Customer Strategy Manager with Cisco, about how establishing working relationships is crucial for professional success. These connections form the foundation of effective collaboration and teamwork, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Moreover,…
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Get ready to have your senses and sensibilities equally tantalized as Myke and Ryan confront the audacious world of fragrances, starting with a perfume that's become the talk of the town: Gwyneth Paltrow's "This Smells Like My Vagina." It's an episode where the scent of controversy meets the aroma of enlightenment, and you'll be amused to hear us n…
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Strategic planning goes beyond storing binders on shelves; it involves transforming intricate visions into concise one-pagers, harmonizing perspectives, and mastering effective communication strategies. Anthony Taylor, the founder of SME Strategy, is not a typical strategist. He is tough but caring, and he pushes your team to do their best. Today, …
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Certain situations will call us forth into leadership. Whether that's in sports, business, or life, we need to be ready for when that time comes. In this episode, Anthony Taylor engages in an insightful conversation with Maria Samson, a distinguished leader in women's rugby. Maria shares her remarkable journey ad her experiences in advocating for w…
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1906 is making microdosing more accessible and legal, opening the door to a new era of wellness. In this episode, we hear how CEO Peter Barsoom leads the charge, reshaping industries, one drop at a time. Explore the evolution of 1906 from its roots in the cannabis industry to becoming a leader in microdosing. Peter discusses 1906, how it is about m…
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Angela Foster, Petite Style Coach, about how clothing choices extend beyond mere fabric; it acts as a non-verbal communication tool, broadcasting defining traits to onlookers. Strategically curating a wardrobe ensures that personal style authentically communicates what you…
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Tiffany Cagwin, Health Consultant and Entrepreneur, about her journey with a health challenge that unveiled her resilience, fortitude, and dedication to creating a sustainable way of life. Initially envisioning a traditional career, her discovery of a passion for yoga, spu…
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Mark Steffe, the CEO of First Command Financial Services, leads with love and believes that success comes from putting your mission first. He also talks about his leadership principles and the company's commitment to military families. They guide military families to financial security and measure their success by what they give back. In 2022, they…
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In today’s uncertain times, we need to take matters into our own hands. This episode’s guest is all about doing that, winning by being on offense. Former NFL and NBA executive Paul Epstein joins us to share a playbook for winning both on and off the field. He shares his 15-year career in professional sports to becoming a sought-after consultant and…
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In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Nina Lotfi, Technology & Operations Executive and Transformational Leader about how change and seeking new experiences has played a large role in her career journey. Understanding that as a leader you will be asked to step into the space as a change agent, you need to have…
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