Best Dr. Akilah Cadet Podcasts (2024)

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How to Fix the Gen Z “Problem” in the Workplace, with Lee Caraher 18:37

21h ago18:37

18:37

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to medium, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and Reputation management to personal branding, bringing you key insights from her experience and expertise that can be used in the day to day to make you…

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You CAN be Pretty, Stylish, Smart, Own a Business, and Be Disabled w/ Dr. Akilah Cadet 1:22:59

1M ago1:22:59

1:22:59

In this conversation, Lauren hosts Dr. Akilah Cadet for a heartwarming chat about the importance of embracing one's intersectionality and finding confidence in yourself. They go all in on talking through topics such as codeswitching, imposter syndrome, and the challenges faced by marginalized individuals in corporate environments. Dr. Cadet pulls f…

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Your Network is Your Net Worth w/ Chris Grdovic 1:07:28

2M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

In this conversation, Lauren Alvarez interviews Chris Grdovic, Chief Partnerships Officer at Goldbelly. They discuss Chris's career journey, including her time at Food and Wine and her experience on the very first season of reality TV show, Top Chef. They also talk about the importance of collaboration, trust, and caring in building successful team…

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You’re Special, But You’re Not Special w/ Susanna Merrick 1:03:12

2M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

In this episode, Lauren hosts fashion’s favorite spiritual stylist and the founder of AuraWear, Susanna Merrick. Susanna discusses her work as an aura reader and stylist, and how color can influence our energy and style choices. She shares her personal journey of discovering her gift of seeing auras and explains their connection to our energy and e…

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The Feminist Case for Remote Work w/ Lisa Conn 1:06:45

3M ago1:06:45

1:06:45

It's time for season 2, and on this all-new episode of DFTU, Lauren welcomes Lisa Conn, CEO and Co-Founder of Gatheround, to share her insights on leadership, virtual spaces, and work-life balance. Lisa discusses the natural roles people play in challenging situations, the impact of virtual environments on behavior, and the importance of maintainin…

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If You Call Yourself an Ally, You Probably Aren’t One, with Dr. Akilah Cadet & Karen Catlin 32:39

3M ago32:39

32:39

Dr. Akilah Cadet is the Founder and CEO of Change Cadet, an organizational development consulting firm that offers services that support embedding belonging into overall company culture, identity and strategy. As a Forbes Next 1000 Entrepreneur her work is behind some of the biggest brands you use everyday. Dismantling white supremacy through story…

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Inclusion Begins with Respect, with Gena Cox 44:57

4M ago44:57

44:57

Dr. Gena Cox, an organizational psychologist, leadership coach, and keynote speaker, is deeply knowledgeable about the human experience at work. In her work, she equips leaders with people-centered, psychology-backed techniques to drive employee retention and performance in the face of volatility. Gena spent decades advising corporate leaders on en…

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How to Build and Maintain Media Relations Momentum, with Lee Caraher 24:35

4M ago24:35

24:35

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. On the pod, Lee interviews interesting communications pros, CEOs, branding experts, and authors to bring key insights that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your marketing WORK. Occasionally, she goes it alone to share her thoughts and insights on key topics of the day in solo show…

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What is Your Face Saying? with Linda Yates 28:19

4M ago28:19

28:19

Linda Yates The Image Energizer is a highly sought international Keynote Speaker, Leadership Consultant, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Author, Stylist, and Voice-Over Talent. Linda has produced over 300 educational seminars on helping individuals and businesses uncover, realize and accomplish their goals. She has motivated over 12,000 individ…

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The 6 Best Books to Read this Summer to Become a Better Communicator, with Lee Caraher 16:45

4M ago16:45

16:45

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. On the pod, Lee interviews interesting communications pros, CEOs, branding experts, and authors to bring key insights that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your marketing WORK. Occasionally, she goes it alone to share her thoughts and insights on key topics of the day in solo show…

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The Lost Art of Media Relations, with Maggie Zeman 39:35

5M ago39:35

39:35

Maggie Zeman is the REAL DEAL and brings her energy, expertise and optimism to the table every single day. She is SVP at Double Forte, and GM of the New York practice and the wine and spirits group, a practice she built from the ground up. Prior to Double Forte, Maggie founded a digital marketing and communications agency, growing the business to p…

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Dismantling White Supremacy, with Dr. Akilah Cadet 45:57

5M ago45:57

45:57

Dr. Akilah Cadet is the Founder and CEO of Change Cadet, an organizational development consulting firm that offers services that support embedding belonging into overall company culture, identity and strategy. As a Forbes Next 1000 Entrepreneur her work is behind some of the biggest brands you use everyday. Dismantling white supremacy through story…

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How to Become a Vibrant Leader Through Effective Listening, with Brent Hafele 36:40

5M ago36:40

36:40

Over his career, Brent Hafele has led in either a CEO or C-Suite role in multiple businesses and nonprofits on the local, national, and international levels. As a consultant and coach, he’s walked with hundreds of CEOs and other executives all over North America. Brent knows the joy and the stress, the excitement and the loneliness, the blessing an…

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Resolve Conflict to Drive Clarity, with Lee Caraher 20:40

5M ago20:40

20:40

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. On the pod, Lee interviews interesting communications pros, CEOs, branding experts, and authors to bring key insights that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your marketing WORK. Occasionally, she goes it alone to share her thoughts and insights on key topics of the day in solo show…

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Drive Clarity with Detailed Values, with Lee Caraher 25:30

6M ago25:30

25:30

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. On the pod, Lee interviews interesting communications pros, CEOs, branding experts, and authors to bring key insights that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your marketing WORK. Occasionally, she goes it alone to share her thoughts and insights on key topics of the day in solo show…

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Ghosting Kills Your Reputation, with Lee Caraher 17:49

6M ago17:49

17:49

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. On the pod, Lee interviews interesting communications pros, CEOs, branding experts, and authors to bring key insights that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your marketing WORK. Occasionally, she goes it alone to share her thoughts and insights on key topics of the day in solo show…

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The Power Of and In Conversation, with Lee Caraher 15:54

6M ago15:54

15:54

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. On the pod, Lee interviews interesting communications pros, CEOs, branding experts, and authors to bring key insights that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your marketing WORK. Occasionally, she goes it alone to share her thoughts and insights on key topics of the day in solo show…

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Drive Clarity with Shared Definitions, with Lee Caraher 12:23

6M ago12:23

12:23

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. On the pod, Lee interviews interesting communications pros, CEOs, branding experts, and authors to bring key insights that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your marketing WORK. Occasionally, she goes it alone to share her thoughts and insights on key topics of the day in solo show…

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Why Every Company Needs a Good CCO, with Maggie Zeman 48:52

6M ago48:52

48:52

Maggie Zeman is the REAL DEAL and brings her energy, expertise and optimism to the table every single day. She is SVP at Double Forte, and GM of the New York practice and the wine and spirits group, a practice she built from the ground up. Prior to Double Forte, Maggie founded a digital marketing and communications agency, growing the business to p…

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From Purse Wine to Table Wine w/ Tamara Shevon 56:49

6M ago56:49

56:49

On today’s episode of Don’t F*ck This Up, Lauren welcomes stand-up comic and writer, Tamara Shevon. Tamara opens up about her spontaneous post-graduation move to Beijing - and how living in China led to her trying her hand at stand up comedy. We talk about the importance of putting in the work, having respect for the craft, and why you can’t cut co…

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You’re Still Doing This? You’re Amazing w/ Brooksie Edmondson 1:00:30

7M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

This week on Don’t F*ck This Up, Lauren hosts a conversation with the Founder and Star Baker of Totally Sweet Baking, Brooksie Edmondson. Brooksie shares what it took to go from retail store manager with a vegan baking side hustle to full-time vegan baking company owner with a burgeoning list of wholesale clients. We discuss taking risks and having…

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The Undeniable Impact of Press Releases in Public Relations, with Maggie Zeman 29:51

7M ago29:51

29:51

Maggie Zeman is the REAL DEAL and brings her energy, expertise and optimism to the table every single day. She is SVP at Double Forte, and GM of the New York practice and the wine and spirits group, a practice she built from the ground up. Prior to Double Forte, Maggie founded a digital marketing and communications agency, growing the business to p…

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That’s What I Get For Being an Overachiever w/ Jacquelyn De Jesu Center 1:07:50

7M ago1:07:50

1:07:50

This week on Don’t F*ck This Up, Lauren hosts the CEO, Founder, and Inventor of Shhhowercap, Jacquelyn De Jesu Center. The multi-million dollar patent portfolio holder takes us through creating her wildly successful product and what it takes to build a brand that pulses and lives. We talk about some important things: being intuitive, rising above t…

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Everything I’m Afraid of Already Happened To Me w/ Jazerai Allen-Lord 1:05:49

8M ago1:05:49

1:05:49

In this week’s episode, Lauren hosts Jazerai Allen-Lord, sneaker icon and Founder of True to Size. Jazerai opens up about turning her passion for community, culture, and sneakers into a career and we discuss finding community in the early internet days. Jaz shares how she gained confidence through other’s beliefs in her abilities, and the pivotal c…

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How to Simplify Your Language to Make it More Inclusive, with Maggie Zeman 26:44

8M ago26:44

26:44

Maggie Zeman is the REAL DEAL and brings her energy, expertise and optimism to the table every single day. She is SVP at Double Forte and GM of the New York practice and the wine and spirits group, a practice she built from the ground up. Prior to joining Double Forte, Maggie founded a digital marketing and communications agency, before merging wit…

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Taking Risks and Following Your Inner Voice w/ Karen Karch 1:02:04

8M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

This week, Lauren sits down with Karen Karch, the Founder, Creative Director, Designer, and Owner of Karen Karch Jewelry. Karen is all about defying convention: from being the subject of her own internship at Parsons and pioneering the “Dangerous Jewelry” movement, to her innovative approach to fine jewelry design and the evolution of her iconic br…

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The Truth Behind Why PR Takes So Long 32:41

8M ago32:41

32:41

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. On the pod, Lee interviews interesting communications pros, CEOs, branding experts, and authors to bring key insights that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your marketing WORK. Occasionally, she goes it alone to share her thoughts and insights on key topics of the day in solo show…

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It’s Not Always How You Envision It w/ Yari Blanco 1:10:39

8M ago1:10:39

1:10:39

This week, Lauren sits down with marketing executive, confidence coach, tarot practitioner, and the founder of The Girl Mob, Yari Blanco. Yari reflects on lessons learned during her year-long sabbatical, from navigating friend breakups and confronting her people-pleasing tendencies, to relinquishing the idea of control and changing her relationship…

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I’m a Creative Mind, Not a Business Person w/ Kate Schlichter 56:53

8M ago56:53

56:53

On this week’s episode of Don’t F*ck this Up, Lauren has the opportunity to catch up with hairstylist and educator, Kate Schlichter. She’s the owner of Lost Hills LA and the founder of forthcoming haircare line, TOSL. They discuss Kate’s roots as a PNW punk rocker, her huge move to London, and the realities of training at industry juggernauts, Vida…

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How to Get a Job in Wine PR, with Maggie Zeman 46:54

9M ago46:54

46:54

Maggie Zeman is the REAL DEAL and brings her energy, expertise and optimism to the table every single day. She is SVP at Double Forte, and GM of the New York practice and the wine and spirits group, a practice she built from the ground up. Prior to Double Forte, Maggie founded a digital marketing and communications agency, growing the business to p…

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Think Like a Spring Chicken w/ Anjali Lewis 1:02:04

9M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

It’s Episode 23 of Don’t F*ck This Up, and this week, Lauren sits down with marketing and brand strategist and the founder of The Curious Bird, Anjali Lewis. Anjali shares her career journey filled with pivotal moments and invaluable lessons - from fashion, to publishing and editorial, to planting a stake in the ground with her own consultancy. We …

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3 Simple Things That Could Save the Wine Industry in 2024, with Maggie Zeman 50:26

9M ago50:26

50:26

Maggie Zeman is the REAL DEAL and brings her energy, expertise and optimism to the table every single day. She is SVP at Double Forte, and GM of the New York practice and the wine and spirits group, a practice she built from the ground up. Prior to Double Forte, Maggie founded a digital marketing and communications agency, growing the business to p…

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So, How Are Your Orgasms? w/ Dr. Karen Toubi 1:00:30

9M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

We’re back from the break, and this week’s episode of Don’t F*ck this Up is right on time for Valentine's Day, because it's all about pleasure. Lauren is joined by board-certified gynecologist, sex medicine and menopause expert, Dr. Karen Toubi. From vivid memories in 7th grade, where she declared her future as a gynecologist, to her unwavering com…

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The 5 Cs of Storytelling for Effective Communication, with Alex McKinnon 46:04

9M ago46:04

46:04

Alex McKinnon is a visionary leader in inspiring teams to build brand value through strategic innovation in design and marketing across products and services globally at start-ups to billion-dollar companies. Over the past 30+ years Alex has leveraged his innovation expertise to solve increasingly complex problems. His BA at Duke and MBA from North…

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How to Use Intentional Power for Successful Leadership, with Lisen Stromberg 41:00

9M ago41:00

41:00

Lisen Stromberg is CEO of PrismWork, a culture innovation and leadership transformation consultancy providing C-suite executives, start-up entrepreneurs, and leaders across the globe with the data-driven insights and tools they need to achieve breakthrough success and impact. Lisen is also a best-selling author, award-winning writer, and in-demand …

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No Shortage of Ideas, Ever w/ Jess Rona 53:29

9M ago53:29

53:29

On this week’s episode of Don’t F*ck this Up, Lauren sits down with the incredible Jess Rona, entrepreneurial powerhouse and founder behind the multidimensional brand that is Jess Rona Grooming. You might have always wondered, what happens when you’re both a top improv talent and an award-winning groomer? Well, in Jess Rona’s case, you make a web s…

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How to Bring Clarity and Positive Relationships to Your Contracts, with Sharon Toerek 45:52

9M ago45:52

45:52

Sharon Toerek is Founder of Toerek Law, where she leads her national law practice on helping advertising, marketing and creative services professionals protect and monetize their intellectual capital and manage the legal implications of their marketing and advertising work. Sharon provides proactive, strategic counsel to communications, marketing, …

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Make It ‘Til You Make It w/ Alison Taffel-Rabinowitz 1:14:30

10M ago1:14:30

1:14:30

On this week’s episode of Don’t F*ck this Up, Lauren is joined by negotiation coach and founder of The Finishing School, Alison Taffel-Rabinowitz. An unstoppable force on a mission to revolutionize your job hunt game, Alison is all in when it comes to empowering individuals to unleash their storytelling prowess, land their dream jobs, and secure th…

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Become Positively Predictable, with Lee Caraher 13:58

10M ago13:58

13:58

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. On the pod, Lee interviews interesting communications pros, CEOs, branding experts, and authors to bring key insights that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your marketing WORK. Occasionally, she goes it alone to share her thoughts and insights on key topics of the day in solo show…

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An Absolute Goddamn Fcking Sht Ton of Money w/ Cindy Gallop 45:42

10M ago45:42

45:42

On this week’s episode of Don’t F*ck this Up, Lauren sits down with the trailblazing Cindy Gallop. Cindy is a brand and business innovator, the Founder of Make Love Not Porn, the Founder and CEO of If We Ran The World, and is globally considered the Godmother of Sextech. As a fearless advocate for change in every industry she encounters, Cindy take…

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Failure Is Always an Option w/ Mike Platco 56:26

10M ago56:26

56:26

Episode 18 of Don’t F*ck This Up is here, and this week, Lauren hosts storyteller, creator and communications specialist, Mike Platco. We discuss his unexpected career path that took him from wrestling rings and calligraphy pens to Snapchat doodles, the TedX stage, and collaborating with Disney. Named one of the 50 most creative people in business …

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The Word of the Year: Clarity, with Lee Caraher 40:12

10M ago40:12

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Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. On the pod, Lee interviews interesting communications pros, CEOs, branding experts, and authors to bring key insights that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your marketing WORK. Occasionally, she goes it alone to share her thoughts and insights on key topics of the day in solo show…

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Do F*ck This Up, Please w/ Massaër Ndiaye 1:20:57

10M ago1:20:57

1:20:57

Episode 17 of Don’t F*ck This Up is here, and this week, Lauren hosts an invigorating conversation with writer, creative director and cultural expert, Massaër Ndiaye. They hash out the realities of working cross-culturally - and across the globe, why chasing relevancy will never satisfy, and the importance of having diverse teams at all levels. Mas…

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2024 Trends to Keep in the Forefront of Your Business, with Lee Caraher 31:41

10M ago31:41

31:41

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. On the pod, Lee interviews interesting communications pros, CEOs, branding experts, and authors to bring key insights that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your marketing WORK. Occasionally, she goes it alone to share her thoughts and insights on key topics of the day in solo show…

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How Language Operationalizes Inclusion, with Lee Caraher 20:40

11M ago20:40

20:40

Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. On the pod, Lee interviews interesting communications pros, CEOs, branding experts, and authors to bring key insights that can be used in the day to day to make your work, your PR, your marketing WORK. Occasionally, she goes it alone to share her thoughts and insights on key topics of the day in solo show…

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The Power of Totally Winging It & Other Non-Strategies w/ Gavin Bellour 1:11:20

11M ago1:11:20

1:11:20

Episode 16 of Don’t F*ck This Up is here, and this week, Lauren sits down with director, writer and producer, Gavin Bellour. They discuss his incredibly dynamic career straddling the commercial, editorial, content and advertising worlds, the happy accident that led to his first gig, and the struggle to find balance between being over- and under-pre…

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You Can’t Work Two Jobs Forever w/ Abby Mills 1:10:23

11M ago1:10:23

1:10:23

Episode 15 of Don’t F*ck This Up is here, and this week it’s an incredible conversation centered around career, design, and choice with Abby Mills, Staff Product Designer at Faire, and the founder of Abby on the Internet. Abby and Lauren discuss how to go for things outside your comfort zone, the downsides of 100% remote work, and the important dis…

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“Hey Dad, You’re Going Viral!” w/ Scott Kaylin 1:02:55

11M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

Episode 14 of Don’t F*ck This Up is here, and this week we’re sitting down with Scott Kaylin, CEO and Founder of Kaylin + Kaylin Pickle. That's right, it’s The PickleMan himself! A lifelong entrepreneur and get-up-and-do-the-damn-thing-er, Scott takes us on his journey into Pickleland and why it’s never too late to try something new. Along the way,…

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Feel the Fear and Do It Anyways w/ Jera Bean 54:08

11M ago54:08

54:08

Episode 13 of Don’t F*ck This Up is here, and this week’s guest is none other than social media coach, educator, speaker and content creator, Jera Bean. She cracks open the tool kit - and the four types of secret sauce - on things she calls ‘messy action’, failing forward, and the vulnerability hangover. We talk about why social media isn’t fake, t…

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Leveraging Short-Form Video, with Justin Vajko 28:22

12M ago28:22

28:22

Justin’s been in marketing since he was a kid when his mom asked him to design the invitations to her tea party. That was the gateway drug. In middle school, he dabbled in logo design with his friends. In high school, his art teacher said, “You should try a career in graphic design.” So he went to the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, where he …

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