Best Coffee Break W Nywici Podcasts (2024)

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Cate Luzio, Founder & CEO, Luminary 52:17

22d ago52:17

52:17

"Get comfortable talking about yourself... it's not bragging if it's based on facts." Cate Luzio spent two decades in financial services, most recently as the Global Head of Multinational Corporate Banking for HSBC, before she made a sharp career pivot. In 2018, she launched and self-funded Luminary, a global, membership-based professional educatio…

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Changemakers: Kristi VandenBosch, President, OLIVER Agency 36:48

1M ago36:48

36:48

"You may lose a job you love, you may have someone betray you... this will not define you." In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Kristi VandenBosch, President at OLIVER Agency. Formerly the CEO of Publicis, Chief Digital Officer of MXM (now Accenture Song) and Senior Vice President at Revlon, Kristi's leader…

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Phoebe Gavin, Career and Leadership Coach, Better with Phoebe 49:33

2M ago49:33

49:33

"Pull others up with you as you climb." If you're seeking a new role, striving for better pay, or preparing yourself for layoffs affecting the communications, media and tech industries, this episode will give you clarity on resilience in all types of career transitions. With an effective coaching style that's been highlighted in TIME, Fortune, and …

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Laura Brusca, Chief Communications Officer, Forbes & President, NYWICI 44:31

3M ago44:31

44:31

"Don't ask for permission" may be your next confidence builder after listening to this episode! WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich interviewed New York Women in Communications' new President, Laura Brusca. Laura started her career at a NYC agency, Ruder Finn, where she found creative outlets by raising her hand for new initiatives. From work…

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Changemakers: Donna Speciale, President of U.S. Advertising, Sales and Marketing, TelevisaUnivison 35:23

3M ago35:23

35:23

"In order to reach and engage our audience, [marketers] need to invest in culture and in language." In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Donna Speciale, a 2023 Matrix Award Winner and President of U.S. Advertising, Sales and Marketing at TelevisaUnivison. Through leading a major division at the world's large…

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Changemakers: Linda Boff, Chief Marketing Officer, GE 35:24

4M ago35:24

35:24

"Storytelling means sticking with what you want people to feel, not just know." In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Linda Boff, Chief Marketing Officer at GE and a 2016 NYWICI Matrix Honoree. Linda is accountable for a diverse portfolio of global marketing, advertising, brand, content, digital, sponsorships…

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Changemakers: Christine Elliott, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Moody's Corporation 28:37

5M ago28:37

28:37

"You're never at a standstill in terms of your growth." In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Christine Elliott, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Moody's Corporation and a 2023 NYWICI Matrix Award Winner. Christine's 25-year career in communications started with ABC News and she continued a fast-paced traje…

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NYWICI Panel: Roadmap for Change 46:05

5M ago46:05

46:05

In partnership with NYWICI and Kaplow, Roadmap for Change is a communications mentorship program aimed at increasing opportunities for members of historically excluded groups. Pairing with another colleague in the early-career stage, Roadmap for Change provides access and exposure to develop professional goals, while also diversifying the pipeline …

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Changemakers: Mindy Henderson, Editor-in-Chief, Quest Media (Muscular Dystrophy Association) 30:59

6M ago30:59

30:59

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, celebrating a powerful community that advocates for everything from remote work to accessible travel to more positive representation in the media. In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis talks with Mindy Henderson, Editor-in-Chief of Quest Media. This adaptive life…

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Cathy McPhillips, Chief Growth Officer, Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute 50:41

7M ago50:41

50:41

It's the topic we all have questions about - how will AI change how we work? Host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich sits down with Cathy McPhillips to discuss how AI can power marketing - making it more approachable and accessible. Listen to this episode for details on how AI can revolutionize communication and examples of how we probably already use it in…

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Changemakers: Nancy Weber, Former NYWICI President & EVP, Marketing and Integrated Communication at Dotdash Meredith 24:24

7M ago24:24

24:24

In the first Changemakers episode, NYWICI President Georgia Galanoudis interviewed Nancy Weber, former NYWICI President. After an illustrious career in marketing, including almost two decades at Dotdash Meredith, Nancy retired in July 2023. Listen to this episode for tips on pivoting in periods of immense change. How do we create a way of working t…

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Hitting the "Relaunch Button": NYWICI's Mentorship Program with Georgia Galanoudis, Linda Descano and Melissa Weisstuch 52:10

8M ago52:10

52:10

NYWICI is excited to announce its relaunching the Mentorship Program! It's never too late to learn how to advocate for yourself, especially in a professional environment that's rapidly changing. In this panel, you'll hear from: Georgia Galanoudis, NYWICI President; Melissa Weisstuch, Co-Chair of the NYWICI Mentorship Program; and Linda Descano, NYW…

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Introducing WomenHeard: Changemakers with Georgia Galanoudis, NYWICI President 33:40

8M ago33:40

33:40

The new WomenHeard: Changemakers podcast series is all about inspiring conversations with industry groundbreakers, including Matrix winners and past NYWICI presidents. Hosted by Georgia Galanoudis, the current NYWICI President, these interviews uncover personal and professional stories of inspiration and resilience. Through this series, we’ll learn…

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Lesley Jane Seymour, CEO, CoveyClub.com 56:14

9M ago56:14

56:14

A former Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire, Lesley Jane Seymour has run the gamut of fabulous magazine editorial jobs at Vogue, Women's Wear Daily, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, YM, Redbook, and More. After the latter publication folded, over 600 loyal readers asked Lesley to create something new. This birthed CoveyClub.com, a community giving women conf…

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Devika Bulchandani, Global CEO, Ogilvy 56:19

10M ago56:19

56:19

If you've felt like you need to protect your energy lately, this is the episode to queue up next! Devika Bulchandani, Global CEO at Ogilvy and a 2022 NYWICI Matrix Award Honoree, talks about how to be a "radiator" of energy while protecting time to replenish yourself. In this conversation, she shares how she fell in love with the advertising indust…

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Ellen Johnson, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Interpublic Group (IPG) 38:07

11M ago38:07

38:07

What does it mean to give yourself permission to show up more authentically? In this episode, Ellen Johnson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at IPG, gives tactical tips for how to become more vocal about your priorities. Bringing her business background to the communications field, she explains how she was part of the team to b…

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Cornerstone Conversation: Jamie Heller, Business Editor, 'Wall Street Journal' & Annie Minoff, Senior Producer, 'The Journal.' Podcast 50:29

11M ago50:29

50:29

Join us for a conversation between two storytelling powerhouses at 'The Wall Street Journal'. Jamie Heller, Business Editor, and Annie Minoff, Senior Producer, tell us how the pandemic has affected business reporting and give us a behind-the-paywall look at how they source and produce the news. What factors contribute to compelling journalism and t…

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Atoosa Rubenstein, Author, Creator, Founding Editor of CosmoGirl & Former Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen magazine 1:16:23

1y ago1:16:23

1:16:23

You won't want to miss this episode! In this unfiltered and honest conversation, Atoosa Rubenstein shares her origin story leading iconic magazines that helped a generation of women come into their own. She discusses comeback culture and re-entering the conversation, along with how media has changed in her decades of industry experience. Listen to …

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Melody Lee, Vice President of Brand Marketing, Herman Miller 50:41

1y ago50:41

50:41

From crisis management to in-house agency work to collaborating with iconic brands, Melody Lee has achieved a lot in the communications industry! This episode dives into where Melody got her start and how her career path consistently challenges her to "make herself as uncomfortable as possible". Listen for details on how she's navigated career tran…

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The 2023 NYWICI Scholarship 56:04

1y ago56:04

56:04

Could you be the next NYWICI scholarship winner? NYWICI believes in empowering future generations in communications and wants to support your professional path. Tune into this episode with former scholarship recipients and review committee members, as they share how they got their start, reflect on why you should put yourself in the running, and di…

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Robyn Hatcher, Coach, Author & Consultant 37:28

1+ y ago37:28

37:28

Curious how to go from invisible to invaluable at work? In this professional workshop, Robyn Hatcher teaches us how to "own it while we hone it" and take on a more active role in our career development. Step into this strategic coaching session to hear practical tips for how we can differentiate ourselves and get the most success with colleagues wh…

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Tiffany R. Warren, EVP Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Sony Music Group and President & Founder, ADCOLOR 50:50

1+ y ago50:50

50:50

We're thrilled to share our conversation with 2022 Matrix winner Tiffany R. Warren! In this episode, Tiffany discussed the 25th anniversary of her corporate career and how taking chances helped contribute to becoming a C-suite executive in her early thirties. We also hear about setbacks and improvements in the DEI space, her motto of "rising up and…

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Stephanie Mehta, CEO and Chief Content Officer, Mansueto Ventures 51:02

1+ y ago51:02

51:02

We're thrilled to share our conversation with 2022 Matrix winner Stephanie Mehta! Stephanie spoke about the advice she received that lit a fire under her - "be better than the 10%" - that was the encouragement she needed to distinguish herself professionally. Listen to this episode to hear about her former roles in business journalism (including Th…

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Bootcamp Panel: How to Effectively Communicate No Matter the Age Gap 43:52

1+ y ago43:52

43:52

Did you know that there are five generations in the workplace? Just that fact makes this conversation about intergenerational communications so important! The panel featured in this episode was originally recorded at NYWICI's 2021 Student Career Bootcamp and features experts discussing how to bridge the communication gaps between generations in the…

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Hoda Kotb, Co-anchor of NBC's TODAY & Yamiche Alcindor, Anchor and Moderator of PBS's Washington Week and NBC News Washington Correspondent 39:42

2y ago39:42

39:42

We had the incredible honor of interviewing two amazing women and 2021 NYWICI Matrix winners: Hoda Kotb, co-anchor of NBC's TODAY, and Yamiche Alcindor, anchor and moderator of Washington Week on PBS and NBC News Washington correspondent. Both spoke candidly about their career paths, mentors, and the challenges facing women in the workplace. In thi…

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Marisa Thalberg, Executive Vice President, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Lowe's 36:26

2y ago36:26

36:26

As Lowe's executive vice president, chief brand and marketing officer (plus a 2021 Matrix winner!) Marisa Thalberg had a lot to share about her career with the WomenHeard audience. In this episode, Marisa gives advice about career changes (she's worked for some of the biggest brands, including Estee Lauder and Taco Bell), taking risks, challenges f…

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Sally Susman, Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Pfizer, in Conversation with Dustee Jenkins, President of NYWICI 1:01:00

2y ago1:01:00

1:01:00

This episode features a candid conversation between Sally Susman, executive vice president and chief corporate affairs officer at Pfizer and Dustee Jenkins, president of New York Women in Communications and the global head of communications for Spotify. As part of our new WomenHeard podcast, we're thrilled to be sharing conversations with incredibl…

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Ashley Miles, Founder & CEO, Franklyn West & President, NYWICI 49:51

3y ago49:51

49:51

Welcome to Season 4 of our podcast! We have a new name (WomenHeard) and a new look, but we’re still featuring the same thoughtful conversations with inspiring women in the communications industry. In episode 44, we check in with Ashley Miles, president of NYWICI and founder and CEO of Franklyn West, a business growth collective. She talks about NYW…

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Letena Lindsay, Vice President, Global Communications, Peloton 41:50

3y ago41:50

41:50

As the vice president, global communications at Peloton, Letena Lindsay has the unique opportunity to help tell the story of one of the world's most compelling brands. In this episode, she opens up about her time working in public relations for organizations of all sizes, and shares how her experience running her own business helped prepare her for…

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Jackie Fields, Senior Style & Beauty Editor, People Magazine 58:38

3+ y ago58:38

58:38

Jackie Fields has a dream job. As the senior style and beauty editor at People magazine, she gets to interview celebs, attend big events (such as the launch of Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty), and get the inside scoop on all the latest trends. Naturally, we were thrilled to have her on the podcast! After sharing her passion for ice coffee all year round, J…

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Ladies Who Laugh 2020 57:29

3+ y ago57:29

57:29

Missed our Ladies Who Laugh event? We’ve got you covered. The hilarious annual event may have gone virtual this year, but emcee Nicky Sunshine and comedians Jackie Fabulous, Negin Farsad, and Liz Simons still had us cracking up in our living rooms with jokes about quarantine self-care, growing up in the ‘90s, politics, and more. Plus, you’ll “meet”…

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Rachel Dry, Deputy Politics Editor for Enterprise, The New York Times 54:22

3+ y ago54:22

54:22

Just in time for the upcoming presidential election, we spoke with Rachel Dry, the deputy politics editor for enterprise at The New York Times. In this fun conversation between two good friends, Rachel talks to Julie about the pandemic’s effect on political engagement, how booking guests for NPR made her a better journalist, and why this election w…

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Timi Lewis, Founder & Principal, Lewis Media Company 1:02:41

3+ y ago1:02:41

1:02:41

From working at non-profits to starting her own communications business, Timi Lewis has made a career out of helping others. Now the founder and principal of Lewis Media Company, she’s full of essential advice for entrepreneurs, which she shares in this episode of the podcast. Plus, tune in to hear her talk about working in public policy, serving o…

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Johnita Due, Senior VP & Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, WarnerMedia News and Sports 57:11

3+ y ago57:11

57:11

Johnita Due is making the workplace more welcoming to everyone. As senior vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer at WarnerMedia News and Sports, she’s focused on building an organization where all employees can feel free to be their true selves. In episode 38 of the Coffee Break w/NYWICI podcast, Johnita chatted about how she got …

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Sally Susman, Pfizer & Lisa Sherman, The Ad Council 42:45

4y ago42:45

42:45

Sally Susman (executive vice president and chief corporate affairs officer at Pfizer) and Lisa Sherman (president and chief executive officer of the Ad Council) have been friends for more than three decades. They’ve sought each other’s professional advice countless times—and it’s made a huge difference in their careers. On episode 37 of Coffee Brea…

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How to Start Your Own Podcast: Tips from NYU Students 1:15:25

4y ago1:15:25

1:15:25

Are you thinking about starting a podcast? You won’t want to miss this episode! Recorded live at a New York University panel event, host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich spoke with go-getter college students who have launched their own inspiring and informative podcasts: Kelly Drake (Theatre-in-the-Sound), Jordan Marley Powell and Anuka Sethi (WOC Makin’ …

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Jeanine D. Liburd, Chief Social Impact and Communications Officer, BET Networks 1:05:42

4y ago1:05:42

1:05:42

From the White House to the Oxygen network, Jeanine Liburd’s career path has led her to a variety of fascinating places. Jeanine—now the chief social impact and communications officer for BET Networks—prefers Earl Grey tea over coffee, but she’s still ready to spill all the details in this episode. She talks about her networking strategies, how she…

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A Conversation About Pivoting in Your Career 57:21

4y ago57:21

57:21

On this episode of the podcast, we're tackling a topic that's top of mind for so many women: how to pivot in your career. To really dig into this topic, we spoke with New York Women in Communications board members Georgia Galanoudis, Executive Vice President of Media at HIMSS, and Leslie Pitterson, Vice President of Communications, Global Media at …

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Ann Mack, Director of Business Solutions, Global Business Marketing, Facebook 1:00:45

4+ y ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Start the new year off right with can’t-miss advice from Ann Mack, director of business solutions, global business marketing at Facebook. In this episode, she talks about her early days working in journalism (starting at the very beginning with a paper route and later working as a crime reporter), making the big move to New York City for a job, tra…

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Ladies Who Laugh 2019 24:38

4+ y ago24:38

24:38

For this special mini-episode of the podcast, we checked in with the five hilarious comedians who participated in NYWICI’s Ladies Who Laugh event: Katina Corrao, Samantha Ruddy, Maysoon Zayid, Alison Leiby, and Atheer Yacoub. This funny group of hard working women talked side hustles, work-life balance, and the importance of confidence, especially …

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Kristen Meinzer, Co-Host of By the Book and Author of So You Want to Start a Podcast 1:16:04

4+ y ago1:16:04

1:16:04

After more than 10 years in podcasting, Kristen Meinzer has a lot of incredible career advice that applies for anyone who wants to get started in that or any industry! She currently co-hosts By the Book, a comedic reality show/self-help podcast with a feminist spin—and her inspiring new book, So You Want to Start a Podcast, is out now. On Episode 3…

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Original Fearless Girls of Advertising 1:07:44

4+ y ago1:07:44

1:07:44

Whether or not you work in advertising, you won’t want to miss this panel of powerhouse women who have crashed through glass ceilings to become the leaders of their industry! Recorded live at our Original Fearless Girls of Advertising event, this discussion is moderated by Cindi Leive (former editor-in-chief of Self and Glamour) and features Shelly…

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Marisa Bardach Ramel, Author of The Goodbye Diaries and Program Advisor at Newhouse NYC 59:26

5y ago59:26

59:26

Marisa Bardach Ramel has worn many different hats over the course of her career, including magazine editor, career advice guru, and published author -- and luckily for us, she’s willing to share insights from all her different roles. After breaking down her love of low-key bodega coffee, she goes in-depth about writing and publishing The Goodbye Di…

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Beth Comstock, Author of Imagine it Forward and Former Vice Chair, General Electric 58:49

5y ago58:49

58:49

For episode 28, we bring you to a live event featuring Beth Comstock, former vice chair of General Electric, author of Imagine It Forward, and 2016 NYWICI Matrix winner. This self-described “troublemaker” shares valuable advice and personal anecdotes during her discussion with Jacki Kelley, president and chief client officer at Dentsu Aegis Network…

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Power of the Pack, Featuring Shelley Zalis and Meredith Levien 1:11:15

5y ago1:11:15

1:11:15

In this episode we are sharing NYWICI’s incredible Power of the Pack event, featuring Shelley Zalis, CEO of The Female Quotient and Meredith Levien, Chief Operating Officer at The New York Times, in conversation with NYWICI president Judith Harrison. The panel explored how women can promote gender equality in the workplace, rejecting the idea that …

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Sharon Epperson, Senior Personal Finance Correspondent, CNBC 58:30

5y ago58:30

58:30

On episode 26, we tackle listeners’ tough money questions with Sharon Epperson, senior personal finance correspondent at CNBC. After giving us the scoop on her go-to coffee order, Sharon chats about working in a multimedia role, how her job has changed over the years, and the importance of having a ready-to-go elevator pitch. Then, she weighs in on…

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Scholarship Advice from the NYWICI Student Career Conference 57:05

5+ y ago57:05

57:05

Students, listen up! We’ve got all the tips and tricks you need to rack up those crucial scholarship awards. Recorded live at our Student Career Conference, this panel discussion features Leslie Hunt (Director of Graduate Programs, The Weissman School of Arts and Science at Baruch College), Sarah Lynch (member of the NYWICI Student Affairs Committe…

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The WiCi Awards 59:13

5+ y ago59:13

59:13

Did you miss the WiCi Awards? No worries—we’ve got your ticket in this episode of the podcast! Our team recorded the event (which was emceed by our very own host, Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich), which celebrates the career achievements of rising stars in communications. This year’s winners (and panelists) included Lisa Tobin (Executive Producer for Aud…

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Kim Kelleher, Chief Business Officer, Condé Nast 44:46

5+ y ago44:46

44:46

Throughout Kim Kelleher’s remarkable career, she’s held a wide variety of fascinating jobs, even leaving the publishing industry twice to work at startups. After dishing on her deep love for coffee, she shares what she’s learned from her unique experiences, including the differences between a boss and a mentor, why service industry experience is va…

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Dia Simms, President, Combs Enterprises 47:49

5+ y ago47:49

47:49

Dia Simms has had an extraordinary career, from the Department of Defense, to radio and pharmaceutical sales, to her current position as President of Combs Enterprises (a company led by music legend Sean “Diddy” Combs). After a bit of coffee talk (sharing her java preferences and her own experience working at a coffee shop), Dia shares amazing care…

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