Best Marianna Speranza Podcasts (2024)

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Spilling The Post Grad Tea 28:44

2M ago28:44

28:44

Hey Trailblazers, Join us for an inside look at Stacey's post-grad experience, as an Assistant Marketing Manager at Molson Coors. From navigating the transition to thriving in the beverage industry, discover the highs, lows, and invaluable lessons learned. Tune in for actionable insights and authentic experiences in this episode! So grab your favor…

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Gillian Oxley | Top 1% Real Estate Agent 38:53

5M ago38:53

38:53

Hey Trailblazers! Welcome back to another exciting episode of our podcast! Today, we've got a special treat for you as we sit down with none other than Gillian Oxley, a top 1% selling real estate agent. Get ready to embark on a journey through the world of real estate with Gillian as your guide. We'll be diving deep into what it takes to thrive in …

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Maija Savics | Founder of Shop This City 48:19

8M ago48:19

48:19

Hey Trailblazers! Maija Savics, founder of Shop This City, joins me in this episode to talk all about her journey to starting and scaling the company. Throughout this episode, Maija talks about her experience in fashion and retail, when she noticed a gap in the market, how she build Shop This City to solve that gap, growing the company, being a fem…

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Paula Cruickshank | Navigating the Current Economy 47:25

9M ago47:25

47:25

Hey Trailblazers! It's no secret that times are tough with the economy right now and it's impacting everyone, but entrepreneurs are getting hit the hardest. Paula Cruickshank, Senior Vice President of Business Development at BDC, joins me in this episode to talk about how to navigate these uncertain times. Paula has been recognized as a Top 50 Wome…

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Tiffany Callender | CEO of FACE 50:46

10M ago50:46

50:46

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode, Tiffany Callender, co-founder and CEO of FACE - the Federation of African Canadian Economics. FACE is a Black-led non-profit organization focused on accelerating wealth creation for Canadians of African descent that is working with the federal government to co-develop and administer the $160 million Black Entrepr…

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AI is Taking Over? with Sharon Shahrokhi Tehrani 38:27

12M ago38:27

38:27

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode, Sharon Shahrokhi Tehrani joins me to answer the question... is AI taking over?? Sharon has 6+ years of experience in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and is currently the Product Manager of Machine Intelligence Retention at CBC. Throughout our conversation, Sharon talks about her career journey…

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Ryann Manning | Negotiating 101 40:32

1y ago40:32

40:32

Welcome back Trailblazers!! After some must needed rest and relaxation after graduating, I'm so excited to be back! Today I am joined by Ryann Manning, one of my professors who has taught me so much about how to become a successful negotiator. Throughout our conversation, Ryann shares how to build the confidence to negotiate, why negotiation is a v…

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Molly Rowan Hamilton | Working at Live Nation, Music Industry Strategy, & Advice for Graduates 50:18

1y ago50:18

50:18

Welcome back Trailblazers!! Today I am joined by Molly Hamilton, Strategy Director of Live Lab within Live Nation. Live Lab is an internal brand strategy and innovation studio at Live Nation. Molly works with the executive teams across venues, concerts, and more. Throughout our conversation, Molly talks about working in the music industry, the skil…

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Opening Up About Feeling Stressed & Overwhelmed 25:31

1+ y ago25:31

25:31

Hey Trailblazers!! In today's episode I am getting candid about feeling stressed and overwhelmed recently. I share what is currently stressing me out, how I'm reframing my perspective on it, why it's okay for our priorities to shift during different seasons of life, finding motivation, and pieces of advice that have helped me through these feelings…

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Naomi Huisman | LinkedIn Reality Check 52:58

1+ y ago52:58

52:58

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode I am joined by Naomi Huisman, who has been a friend and mentor of mine since I interned at Nestle two summers ago. Naomi is currently an Assistant Marketing Manager at Nestle and has made a huge impact on my professional development. She joins me in this episode to talk all about LinkedIn - the good and the bad. We…

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Lily Martinez | Managing Celebrity Social Media Accounts 44:47

1+ y ago44:47

44:47

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode I am so excited to be joined by Lily Martinez. After starting a One Direction fan account as a teenager, Lily realized that she could use her social media skills to build a career in the entertainment industry. Today, Lily is a social media manager for celebrities and luxury real estate agents - so cool! Lily talks…

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Lucky Girl Syndrome? 31:10

1+ y ago31:10

31:10

Hey Trailblazers!! In this solo episode I am talking all about Lucky Girl Syndrome - a concept that has been trending on TikTok recently. I chat about what Lucky Girl Syndrome is, what the listener results were from my IG poll about it, and share my hot take on whether I believe it's a good or bad mindset to have. I also give some tips for confiden…

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Susan Christoffersen | Dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto 36:00

1+ y ago36:00

36:00

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode I am so excited to be joined by Susan Christoffersen, Dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. Susan is the first female Dean at the University of Toronto and I am so excited to be interviewing her as I'm beginning my final semester. From 2015 to 2020, Professor Christoffersen served as…

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Karen Zuccala | Head of Brand Strategy at Google 48:24

1+ y ago48:24

48:24

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode I am joined by Karen Zuccala, Head of Brand Strategy at Google. Before she began working in Big Tech, Karen’s prior roles include Brand Marketing Director at Nike, Senior Global Brand Communications Manager at Adidas, and Head of CPG, Retail & Dining at Twitter, just to name a few. Karen’s insight is so helpful for…

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Setting Goals for 2023 & Reflecting on a HUGE Year for the Podcast 21:10

1+ y ago21:10

21:10

Hey Trailblazers!! In this solo episode I am reflecting back on what a HUGE year 2022 was for The Business Casual podcast and sharing how I like to approach goal setting for a new year. I talk about what I did at the beginning of 2022 to goal set for the year, how being optimistic will change your life, and my mindset going into 2023. I also recap …

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Megan Chong | The Story Behind U of Meg, Loud Luxury, & Advice for University Students 49:31

1+ y ago49:31

49:31

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode I am so excited to be joined by Megan Chong, the founder of U of Meg, an authentic university merchandise reworked clothing company and also a fourth-year Rotman Commerce student at the University of Toronto. Megan shares the full story of how U of Meg started, strategy behind her personal and professional brandin…

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Sasha Romano Lopez | How to Ace an Interview, Working with F1, Marketing Roles + More 48:44

1+ y ago48:44

48:44

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by Sasha Romano Lopez, my manager from my summer internship at Molson Coors. Sasha is a Senior Marketing Manager for the Heineken portfolio at Molson Coors. In this episode Sasha tells me what her first impression was of me, how to be professional for in-person and remote interviews, …

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Navigating In-Person Events Alone 13:32

1+ y ago13:32

13:32

Hey Trailblazers!! In this solo episode I am sharing my tips for how to navigate in-person events when you don't know anyone there. I recently went to a few events solo and I applied these tips and tricks to make sure I enjoyed the event experience, built my network by meeting new people, and left feeling more confident. Don’t forget to subscribe, …

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Ingrid B. Rogier | Becoming a Luxury Brand Consultant & Promoting Inclusivity in the Industry 43:15

2y ago43:15

43:15

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode I am so excited to be joined by Ingrid B. Rogier. Originally from Paris, Ingrid has always been drawn towards the luxury industry. After working in commercial banking after graduation, Ingrid realized life was too short to not follow her passion and went back to Paris to get her MBA in Global Luxury Brand Manageme…

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Recapping My Internship at Molson Coors + Exciting News! 27:01

2y ago27:01

27:01

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode I am doing a full recap of my summer internship at Molson Coors. I talk about the application and interview process, why I knew Molson Coors was the right fit for me, what projects I worked on, what the company culture was like, & I share an exciting announcement at the end of the episode. Enjoy! Don’t forget to s…

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Siff Haider | How The Co-Founder of Arrae Grew Her Platform, Business, & Podcast 47:48

2y ago47:48

47:48

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to be joined by Siffat "Siff" Haider. Not only is Siff the co-founder of Arrae, a wellness brand which creates 100% natural targeted supplements, but she is also a content creator and host of The Dream Bigger podcast. Siff gives SO much valuable advice in this episode as she talks about taking the leap to become a…

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Vassy Kapelos: Her Journey to Journalism Success 24:21

2y ago24:21

24:21

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to be joined by top journalist Vassy Kapelos for this episode. Vassy is the host of Power & Politics, based in Ottawa, and has interviewed countless top world leaders including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Along with reporting on breaking news across Canada, she has al…

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Kathryn Finn: What exactly IS Portfolio Management? 36:49

2y ago36:49

36:49

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to be joined by Kathryn Finn for this week's episode. With over 25 years of experience, Kathryn is the Portfolio Manager at RBC Dominion Securities where she helps her clients - 70% of which are women - achieve their financial goals. Kathryn primarily assists individuals who have undergone a major life event inclu…

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Emmy Curtis: Following Her Sports Broadcasting Dreams 30:53

2y ago30:53

30:53

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to be joined by Emmy Curtis for this week's episode. Emmy is an aspiring Sports Broadcaster who is currently interning for The Sports Network Canada. At just 19 years old, Emmy is confidently working towards her sportscasting goals as a journalism student at the University of Toronto and is building her personal b…

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Work Hard, Play Hard 😉 20:28

2y ago20:28

20:28

Hey Trailblazers!! In this week’s episode I am talking all about work events - specifically how to show up as your best, most authentic, confident self. I am currently a Marketing Intern at Molson Coors and have been to some exciting events recently that have taken me out of my comfort zone and built my confidence around work events. Throughout thi…

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Simran Dhall: Working in Tech as a Client Solutions Manager at LinkedIn 40:27

2y ago40:27

40:27

Hey Trailblazers!! In this week’s episode I am joined by Simran Dhall. Simran is a Client Solutions Manager at LinkedIn, and has over six years of experience in Performance Marketing and Digital Media within SaaS, Consumer-Packaged Goods, Aviation, Financial Services & Loyalty and E-commerce ranging from B2B to B2C Services. Throughout this episode…

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Angy Higgy: The Highs & Lows of Computer Engineering & Landing a Job at Snapchat 38:14

2y ago38:14

38:14

Hey Trailblazers!! In this week’s episode I am joined by a great friend of mine, Angy Higgy. Angy just recently graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Computer Engineering and has a full time job with Snapchat lined up. Throughout this episode, Angy talks about how she decided to pursue computer engineering, comparing herself to …

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5 Tips To Make the Most of Your Internship 24:48

2y ago24:48

24:48

Hey Trailblazers!! In this week’s solo episode I am sharing my tips, tricks, and takeaways for being an intern. There is something for everyone in this episode - whether you have an internship locked in, are still looking for one, or have decided not to intern this summer. Within this episode, I share my thoughts on toxic internship culture, what m…

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Mona Kennedy: Chief Financial Officer at Roots 27:20

2y ago27:20

27:20

Hey Trailblazers!! In this week’s episode I am joined by Mona Kennedy, the Chief Financial Officer at Roots. Roots is Canada's leading apparel and fashion lifestyle brand known for it's premium leather goods, apparel, and accessories. Mona transitioned over to the apparel space and joined Roots as CFO in January of 2020 after working in multiple in…

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Candice Jay: Sharing Wisdom on Working in Wealth Management 37:06

2+ y ago37:06

37:06

Hey Trailblazers!! In this week’s episode I am joined by Candice Jay, the Vice President of Connor, Clark & Lunn Private Capital Ltd. With over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, Candice helps foundations and high net worth families grow their wealth through generations. Candice is also a current board member of the University of Tor…

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Judy Goldring: Career Insights, Lessons, & Advice from the President and Head of Global Distribution at AGF Management 34:53

2+ y ago34:53

34:53

Hey Trailblazers!! In this week’s episode I am joined by one of Canada’s most influential business leaders, Judy Goldring. Judy is the President and Head of Global Distribution at AGF Management Limited where she oversees the execution of strategic plans in support of business priorities, counsels the CEO on business planning, and provides directio…

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Sara Nathanson: Advice from Aritzia’s Vice President of Talent Acquisition 43:49

2+ y ago43:49

43:49

Hey Trailblazers!! Happy International Women's Day!! In this week’s episode I am joined by Sara Nathanson. Sara is the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Aritzia - the widely successful global fashion brand. Throughout this conversation, Sara talks about her 20 years working for Aritzia, describing how the brand has grown and the impacts of th…

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Caitlin Neve: Becoming a Partner Manager at Pinterest & Post Grad Advice 44:54

2+ y ago44:54

44:54

Hi Trailblazers!! In this week’s episode I am joined by Caitlin Neve, Partner Manager at Pinterest. Early in her career, Caitlin gained experience in advertising agencies, sales, consulting, and more before landing her role at Pinterest. Throughout this conversation, Caitlin talks about her journey post grad, what her day to day looks like, ways to…

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Leila Rafi: Lessons, Stories, & Advice from a Career in Corporate Law 44:09

2+ y ago44:09

44:09

Hey Trailblazers!! In this week’s episode I am joined by leading corporate lawyer, Leila Rafi. Leila is a partner in the Capital Markets and M&A Group at McMillan LLP, practicing securities laws. She is a prolific speaker and is passionate about mentoring, networking and building a profile in Law. Leila has been awarded the Lexpert Rising Stars Awa…

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Brianne Helfrich: Following Multiple Passions & Navigating Your Early Twenties 36:12

2+ y ago36:12

36:12

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to have Brianne Helfrich in today’s episode. Brianne has multiple passions as the founder and CEO of the clothing brand Helfrich Collective and the podcast host of Welcome to the Collective all while navigating the rollercoaster of post-grad life. Throughout this episode, Brianne shares her stories and experiences…

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Kelly Burroughs: Working at Marvel Studios & Navigating the Production Industry 57:36

2+ y ago57:36

57:36

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to have Kelly Burroughs joining me for today’s episode. Kelly is currently the Visual Development Coordinator at Marvel Studios and has previously worked at both DreamWorks Animation and Nickelodeon. Throughout this episode you will learn about Kelly’s career journey to working in production, what helped her durin…

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21 Pieces of Advice from 2021 21:13

2+ y ago21:13

21:13

Hey Trailblazers! Welcome to our FINAL episode of 2021! It has been a huge year for us & we are so grateful for each and every one of you. This episode reflects on all our conversations this year to recap all the advice our guests gave throughout 2021. Marianna and I also give you a few things we learned in 2021. We wish you all a very Happy New Ye…

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Finals Week: Tips & Tricks 22:22

2+ y ago22:22

22:22

Hey Trailblazers!! In this week’s episode I am answering all your questions that were submitted on Instagram about navigating finals week. I give my studying tips and tricks, how I find motivation to study, how you can best plan your time, and how to handle back to back exams. While finals can be stressful, always remember that you are not defined …

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Daphne Baldassari: Researching Gender & Diversity in the Workplace 48:29

2+ y ago48:29

48:29

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to have Daphne Baldassari joining me for today’s episode. Daphne is a PhD candidate in Strategic Management at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and a PhD research fellow at the Institute for Gender and the Economy. Her research is focused on understanding the mechanisms helping to impro…

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Sophie Gray: Social Media, Mental Health, & Building the DiveThru app 52:09

2+ y ago52:09

52:09

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to be joined by DiveThru founder, Sophie Gray. After hitting rock bottom with her mental health, Sophie was determined to help other people who were struggling with their mental health, creating the DiveThru app. DiveThru helps users take charge of their mental health by providing resources and tools. Everyone’s m…

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Jennifer Sutto: Breaking Down NFTs 34:53

2+ y ago34:53

34:53

Hey Trailblazers!! You’ve probably heard about NFTs (Non-fungible tokens), but with so many cryptocurrency buzzwords floating around it can be hard to keep up and understand what it all means. Today I am joined by Jennifer Sutto, aka “Jenny from the Blockchain”, host of the NFT Catcher Podcast. In this episode, Jennifer talks about her journey to u…

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Anya & Shania Bhopa: Striving for Social Impact 26:57

2+ y ago26:57

26:57

Hey Trailblazers!! Today’s episode features two incredible sisters, Anya and Shania Bhopa, who are co founders of the Canadian Courage Project. Together, Anya and Shania are empowering young people to strive for social impact while supporting youth facing homelessness. They dive into the lessons they've learned since launching the Canadian Courage …

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Tiffany Rioflorido: Top Tips for Branding & Social Media! 21:50

3y ago21:50

21:50

Hey Trailblazers!!! Welcome back 😍 Today's episode is all about branding, social media, and starting a business. Tiffany is the founder of FLO an agency for all your social needs. New episodes are posted every other Tuesday so be sure to follow us on IG @business.casaul.podcast for updates and on TikTok @thebusinesscasualpodcast for exclusive behin…

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Solo Episode: My Internship @ Nestle! 19:26

3y ago19:26

19:26

Hey Trailblazers! Welcome to my first ever SOLO episode!!!! Today I sat down to reflect and share my experiences as a summer intern at Nestle Canada! I hope my experiences help you in your applications and during fall recruitment ❤️By Stacey & Marianna Speranza

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Alisha Arora: 15 y/o Using AI to Help Mental Health Crisis 32:57

3y ago32:57

32:57

HEY TRAILBLAZERS! Today we are so lucky to share the incredible story of a 15-year-old girl who is using her passion for both AI and tech to fight the mental health crisis our youth are facing. She is also the co-founder of the Hope Sisters and has insightful advice on making change at such a young age.…

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Alexis Robinson: Tech & IT Queen: AWS 51:19

3y ago51:19

51:19

Hey trailblazers! Alexis Robinson is the queen of all things tech and IT and joins Marianna and Stacey on this weeks episode to share her journey, encourage listeners to enter the industry and spill the tea on big tech!By Stacey & Marianna Speranza

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Clea Simos: NEWS FLASH! 29:06

3y ago29:06

29:06

Hey Trailblazers! We are BACK! This week we sit down with the Managing Editor for Bloomberg TV Clea! She shares her experiences in newsrooms across the world from Toronto to London to The Big Apple. If you have ever considered a career in journalism this episode is for you.By Stacey & Marianna Speranza

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Angela Chen: Imposter Syndrome 41:15

3+ y ago41:15

41:15

In this episode, I am joined by Angela to tackle Imposter Syndrome! We break it down, define it, and provide some helpful tips to implement into your everyday life and career to overcome imposter syndrome. Remember you are never alone and everyone goes through this! Let's kick imposter syndrome in the butt!…

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Karli Hannan: Confidence + Staying True to Yourself 47:05

3+ y ago47:05

47:05

Do you catch yourself doubting your abilities? Or have trouble finding your voice in the workplace or in an academic environment? Don't worry 😉 this episode is for you! The lovely Karli joins me to talk about struggles with this in the workplace and how she has overcome this now and flourished in her career!…

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Tiffany Ong: Stanford Grad & Reddit Intern 26:01

3+ y ago26:01

26:01

WE'RE BACK! I co-host this episode with my sister Marianna as we sit down with Tiffany Ong who is a Stanford graduate and now a master's student. She talks about her experiences in undergrad, the product manager recruitment process, and what it is like to work at Reddit! This episode is perfect for anyone in high school or undergrad looking to get …

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