Best Michael LeBlanc Podcasts (2024)

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

8h 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

1h ago27:57

27:57

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

3d 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

1d 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

2d ago44:30

44:30

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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835: Tom Wheelwright: The 7 Investments The Government Will Pay You To Make 39:11

3d ago39:11

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My guest in this episode is Tom Wheelwright. Tom is a CPA, CEO of WealthAbility (Tempe, Arizona) and Best-Selling Author of Tax-Free Wealth. Wheelwright is a leading wealth and tax expert, global speaker, and Entrepreneur Magazine Contributor. Tom is best known for making taxes fun, easy and understandable, and specializes in helping entrepreneurs …

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

6d ago30:59

30:59

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

7d 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

9d 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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834: John Hyre: How To Never Get in Trouble With The Tax Man 1:01:25

10d ago1:01:25

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My guest in this episode is John Hyre. John Hyre is an attorney, accountant, and investor. For the first seven years of his career, he worked at two large accounting firms and served as Tax Counsel for a Fortune 500 Company, gaining extensive experience in corporate taxes. For the past 18 years, he has run both an accounting practice and a tax law …

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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

13d 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

17d 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

15d 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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Live from Shoptalk Europe: Physical Experiences Matter Even More in a Digital World 41:20

17d 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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833: Mary Hart: The Corporate Transparency Act & Why It Matters 42:22

17d ago42:22

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My guest in this episode is Mary Hart. Mary is a retired attorney with over three decades of experience in facilitating real estate transactions, business setups, and wealth preservation strategies. Currently, she is an active residential and commercial real estate investor, a nationally recognized speaker and educator, and a consultant to real est…

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

20d ago31:42

31:42

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

24d ago45:38

45:38

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

22d 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

24d 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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832: Josh McCallen: How To Buy & Invest In A Winery 34:39

24d ago34:39

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My guest in this episode is Josh McCallen. Josh is a nationally recognized hospitality executive, conference speaker, innovator, builder & investor with a track record for developing exceptional resort properties and growing world-class operational teams. Josh is also one of the principals of Accountable Equity, an investment firm specializing in i…

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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

27d 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

1M ago59:48

59:48

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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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

47:42

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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831: Matt Sands: How To Invest In Mineral Rights & Royalties 43:41

1M ago43:41

43:41

My guest in. this episode is Matt Sands. Matt is an engineer with over 24 years of oil & gas industry experience. He was previously employed with Shell Exploration & Production Company and served in various engineering, planning, and leadership roles. Matt owns Silverheels Investments LLC, a mineral rights and royalty interest consulting and invest…

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

1M ago39:45

39:45

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

1M ago44:30

44:30

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

1M ago50:23

50:23

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

1M ago46:48

46:48

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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830: Steve Austin & Zach Murphy: Historical Real Estate Cashflow Strategies 50:29

1M ago50:29

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Steve Austin and Zach Murphy from American Revitalization Company are my guests in this episode. Steve Austin is a founder of American Revitalization Company. Steve brings a diverse entrepreneurial background to ARC, having founded multiple companies in various sectors. Steve has worked in leadership positions in the public sector and for a $7B pri…

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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

1M ago24:46

24:46

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

1M ago44:11

44:11

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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The Store As Brand Hub with (former) Target SVP Nancy King 43:57

2M ago43:57

43:57

Our guest this week is Nancy King, until recently SVP, Product Engineering at Target whose interview from 2022 we are reprising. This episode provides a deep-dive, insider's perspective on how Target has embraced the blur of modern retail and put their stores at the center of the guest experience. We get a fascinating behind the scenes look at how …

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047 - CEO of Future Proof creatives, Artist (Kris Krüg) 1:12:38

2M ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Kris is a successful entrepreneur as well as photographer who took photos for Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, The National Geographic newspaper, etc. Kris is the CEO of Future proof Creatives and the Founder and Director of the Fatal Festival. Suggested Book: Jitterbug Perfume (by Tom Robbins)By Matthew S.

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829: Steve Hoffman: How To Invest In Robotics 34:33

2M ago34:33

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My guest in this episode is Steve Hoffman aka Captain Hoff. Steve is the Chairman & CEO of Founders Space, a global innovation hub for entrepreneurs, corporations, and investors, with over 50 partners in 22 countries. Hoffman is also a venture investor, founder of three venture-backed and two bootstrapped startups, and author of several award-winni…

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Decoding The True Cost of Retail Fraud: Insights with Kim Sutherland, VP of Fraud and Identity at LexisNexis Risk Solutions 23:55

2M ago23:55

23:55

In this episode, we're talking about evolving fraud trends in retail with Kim Sutherland, Vice President of Fraud and Identity from LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Explore strategies for mitigating fraud risks while maintaining a seamless customer experience. Gain insights from their latest True Cost of Fraud study, which revealed the significant financ…

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The Philosophy of Boycotts, McDonald's Results Miss & guest Chamali Kodikara, University of Manitoba Ph.d Candidate & IFTSA Board of Directors 37:36

2M ago37:36

37:36

This episode features Chamali Kodikara, a notable Graduate Research Scientist from the University of Manitoba. The discussion kicks off with Chamali's significant role in the food science community, including her position on the IFTSA Board of Directors. We discuss the philosophy and effectiveness of boycotts in the context of solid results this we…

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Protect, Provide, Prepare: A New Perspective on Black Fatherhood With Dr. Michael Hannon 39:59

2M ago39:59

39:59

All parents face challenges. Black fathers, however, navigate a unique combination of social and intrapersonal pressures, often without the benefit of culturally nuanced support. That’s changing as more Black fathers, some of whom are also mental health clinicians, educators, or adjacent professionals, speak out about their experiences, create netw…

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046 - Co-Founder of VHLA (Dawson Ignatieff) 1:24:20

2M ago1:24:20

1:24:20

Dawson and his 2 friends co-founded VHLA. Their aim is to change the way that tradition mainstream media gives their financial reports. They have grown to having a successful YouTube Channel, Discord, Course, Marketing, Merch, Daily Newsletters etc. Suggested Book: Where the Red Fern Grows (Wilson Rawls) Their Website: https://www.vhlamedia.com/ Th…

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A Modern Retail Masterclass with Billy May, CEO, Brooklinen 44:20

2M ago44:20

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Joining us for our final episode recorded in the Bambuser remote podcast studio/beach cabana at Mandalay Bay during Shoptalk is deeply experienced retail executive and current CEO of Brooklinen, Billy May. In a wide-ranging discussion of the evolution of DTC, e-commerce and harmonized retail, Billy lays out the essentials to building and growing re…

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828: Michael Robinson: How to Invest In Ordinals 59:59

2M ago59:59

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My guest in this episode is Michael Robinson. Michael is an entrepreneur, investor, and macro trends researcher. In this episode, Michael shares the incredible opportunity in Bitcoin Ordinals right now. Interview Links: Michael Robinson Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-a-robinson-02bbba252/ Oort https://www.oortech.com/ Download all the…

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Hard-Fought Leadership Lessons from U.S. Navy Seal & French Foreign Legionnaire Taylor Cavanaugh 29:06

2M ago29:06

29:06

In this leadership-focussed episode, something different, something new. My guest is Taylor Cavanaugh, who takes a big, complicated life and shares insights from his time with the U.S. Navy Seals and the French Foreign Legion (the first American in history to be part of both), emphasizing leadership and resilience. He discusses his public exposure …

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Food Safety & Affordability Research, Shrinkflation Signage, California Fast Food Wage Impacts & Tanner Townsend, Uncle Bob's Popcorn Kernels 54:05

2M ago54:05

54:05

In the latest episode of "The Food Professor" podcast, we have the privilege of hosting Tanner Townsend from Uncle Bob Popcorn in Ontario. He provides unique insights into the intricacies and passion behind the family-run popcorn business, making for a fascinating discussion. Michael shares his excitement about moderating a panel with industry expe…

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Leaders Leap Book Launch: Get Ready To Leap! 53:58

2M ago53:58

53:58

We have an fantastic episode for you featuring the virtual launch event for Steve's brand-new book, Leaders Leap, recorded Monday April 22nd. Steve is joined by a panel of extraordinary guests, all of whom are leaders in their respective fields. We have the privilege of hosting best-selling author and friend Seth Godin, an entrepreneur and speaker …

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827: Zac Townsend: Bitcoin Life Insurance 49:38

2M ago49:38

49:38

My guest in this episode is Zac Townsend. He is currently building Meanwhile, life insurance for the crypto economy. Zac was previously a leader in the financial services practice of McKinsey & Company. He has past government experience as the inaugural Chief Data Officer of California and Senior Technology Policy Advisor to Newark, NJ, Mayor Cory …

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Navigating Transparency in Sustainability Goals with icebreaker's Alicia Chin, Director of Sustainability at VF Corporation 28:48

2M ago28:48

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Meet Alicia Chin, Director of Sustainability and Social Impact at VF Corporation, who discusses activewear brand and retailer icebreaker's open admission of falling short in their 100% plastic-free ambition. We delve into the challenges, the progress made, and how their transparency sets a precedent for retail industry-wide sustainability efforts. …

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Food & the Federal Budget, Breakfast Breakdown and Exclusive Edible Cannabis Research with Colleen Martin, Caddle 48:11

2M ago48:11

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In this podcast episode, we are thrilled to have back on the #pod for her regular monthly gig Colleen Martin, a renowned research expert from our presenting sponsor Caddle, who joins us to discuss their research conducted for our show and audience. Coinciding with the 4.20 Holiday, this episode delves into the latest consumer trends in retail canna…

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045 - COO of A&W (Neil Famer) 54:27

2M ago54:27

54:27

Neil is the COO/VP of the worldwide known A&W. He takes charge in the day to day operations of the company. Suggested Book: Good To Great (by Jim Collins)By Matthew S.

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Self-Acceptance in the Aftermath of Trauma Bonds with Dr. Nadine Macaluso 51:46

2M ago51:46

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On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes back trauma bond expert and author Nadine Macaluso, LMFT, Ph.D., to introduce her latest book, Run Like Hell, A Therapist’s Guide To Recognizing, Escaping, Healing From Trauma Bonds. The pair also discuss the markers of a trauma-bonded relationship and how to use NARM to address the c…

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The Remarkable Rise of Retail Media with Melanie Brown, VP of Home Depot's Orange Apron Media + Monetization 58:12

2M ago58:12

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Joining us for the second of three episodes recorded in the Bambuser remote podcast studio/beach cabana at Mandalay Bay during Shoptalk is Melanie Brown Vice President of Orange Apron Media and Monetization for The Home Depot. In a special two segment interview Melanie unpacks The Home Depot's retail media journey, highlighting the company's unique…

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