Best Daniel Forbing Podcasts (2024)

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#213 Tim Cullen - Mastering Your Niche 56:20

3d ago56:20

56:20

Daniel catches up for the second time with Tim Cullen, CEO of Tradie Spec, Australia’s largest trade vehicle supplier and rent-to-own service ensuring all tradies have access to reliable, affordable and well-fitted vehicles to suit all their business needs. Daniel and Tim delve into the significance of specialisation and finding your niche. They al…

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#212 Tony Kofkin - Personal Wealth Strategies 54:30

3d ago54:30

54:30

Daniel catches up with Tony Kofkin, Director of Kofkin Bond & Co. With over 50 years of industry experience, they are one of Australia's leading financial planning organisations for individuals, families, businesses, not-for-profits and charitable foundations, and highly regarded in private wealth management and corporate advisory. Daniel and Tony …

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#211 Dain Walker - Your Personal Brand Matters 1:05:36

6d ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Daniel catches up with Dain Walker, Founder of Rivyl & author of ‘The 90 Day Brand Plan’. Dain is a globally recognised expert in branding, who has worked with some of the world's largest brands and has amassed over 700k followers on social channels through educating others in the space. Daniel and Dain discuss the significance of effective brandin…

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#210 Sasha Shevelev - 20 Years of Website Development 45:09

16d ago45:09

45:09

Daniel catches up with Sasha Shevelev, the Co-Founder and CEO of Webcoda, a website development agency established over 20 years ago, now boasting an impressive client list, including Sony, UNSW, and the Federal Government. Daniel and Sasha dive into the surprising journeys that lead people to entrepreneurship. They uncover the challenges of career…

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How education and inclusivity champion empowers others (Cole Frandsen-Smith) 28:22

16d ago28:22

28:22

On this episode of the WGU Alumni Podcast, learn how Cole Frandsen-Smith, a 2023 WGU graduate in Human Resource Management, has become a strong champion for education, inclusivity, and the power of community. Also, learn how Cole's life, and that of his family's, has been enriched by the example of his mother and how her referring Cole to WGU has h…

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#209 Carolina Montanez - Keys to a Successful Business Partnership 48:57

22d ago48:57

48:57

Daniel catches up with Carolina Montanez, Co-Founder of Plane 2 Sea International, a freight forwarding company established by her and three former coworkers after their previous employer closed down. Operating for 13 succcessful years, Plane 2 Sea was recently awarded the 2022 Australian Women's Small Business Award for Transport & Logistics. Dani…

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#208 Alexandra Murray - Forbes 30 Under 30 at 25 54:24

30d ago54:24

54:24

Daniel catches up with Alexandra (Lexie) Murray, Founder of Be Seen Socials. Be Seen is a one-stop social media agency with a Gen Z approach, focusing on the management of social presence, influencer communications, and content creation. Lexie started her now booming business during Covid at the age of only 21, off the back of her international inf…

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#207 Robert Krastich - Pursuit of Excellence 1:00:07

2M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Daniel catches up with Robert Krastich, Founder of Sharper Facility Services - A cleaning company that services over 180 premises across the Eastern Seaboard. Born to hard working immigrant parents from Croatia, Robert’s self-made entrepreneurial journey is one of hard work, self-belief and determination. In this episode Daniel and Robert discuss h…

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#206 Quan Payne - Creating a Brand Customers Love 57:06

2M ago57:06

57:06

Daniel catches up with Quan Payne, Founder & Creative Director of Studio Payne. Starting the creative agency in 2019, Quan has worked with celebrities such as LeBron James & Kendall Jenner and created campaigns for some of the world’s biggest brands including Google, Nike & Clavin Klein. On this episode, Daniel and Quan delve into his impressive re…

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Empowering Healthcare Leader and Trailblazing Nurse at Cedars-Sinai (Ebony Gray) 26:00

2M ago26:00

26:00

Meet Ebony Gray, a WGU graduate and former president of WGU's Student Nurses Association, share her experiences. From her 13-year tenure at Cedars-Sinai to her leadership roles, Ebony's journey exemplifies the tenacity required to succeed in the dynamic field of healthcare. Takeaways: How Ebony navigated the challenges of nursing with determination…

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Forbes 30 Under 30 Entrepreneur, Teacher, Mother, and 4x WGU Graduate (Jessica Shelley) 26:39

2M ago26:39

26:39

Meet Jessica Shelley, a WGU alumna who's revolutionizing education and entrepreneurship while balancing family life with five children and supporting her husband's academic journey at WGU. Explore her journey from elementary teacher to Forbes' 30 under 30 powerhouse and discover her groundbreaking educational platform, Dailies, disrupting pre-K thr…

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#205 Dan Copsey - Business as a Force for Good 52:11

2M ago52:11

52:11

Daniel catches up with Dan Copsey, CEO of Agency Stack, a whitelabel digital marketing agency that he and his best friend have scaled to over 100 staff globally. Together they also run multiple NGO’s that work to provide aid to all corners of the globe including a free healthcare centre in Pakistan as well as a pub in Victoria as a passion project.…

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#204 Serene Lim - Conquering TikTok 53:11

3M ago53:11

53:11

Daniel catches up with Serene Lim, Founder of Cup 49, a TikTok viral brand offering DIY Bubble Tea Kits that Serene started in a bid to reduce single use waste in the industry. Serene is a master of short form content marketing and has since gone on to create another multi-million dollar retail company Gellae, all in less than 4 years. On this epis…

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#203 Mark Van Rijmenam - The AI Business Revolution 54:32

3M ago54:32

54:32

Daniel catches up with Mark Van Rijmenam, CEO of The Digital Speaker & Futurwise. Mark is an accomplished author and speaker in the emerging technologies space and has worked as an advisor to multiple Fortune 500 companies around the world. Daniel and Mark talk all things AI, how corporations are adopting the technology and ways for SMEs to leverag…

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Male postpartum nurse, half marathon enthusiast, and WGU graduate shares his zeal for life 29:59

3M ago29:59

29:59

Nontraditional graduate, Washington Native Eric Miller, joins the alumni podcast to share his motivation on his WGU journey, his passion for nursing, and his interesting hobbies such as cross-stitching and running half marathons, more than 100 to date.By WGU Alumni Relations

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Beep Boop Group's Game of the Year 2023 Part 2 4:45:28

3M ago4:45:28

4:45:28

Daniel, Sean, Devyn and Max continue and conclude their deliberations for the best games of 2023. In this second and final part, everyone discusses their runner ups and Top 5 Picks, and the Beep Boop Group 2023 Game of the Year is decided.0:00:00 Runner Ups Explanation0:03:55 Sean's Runner Ups0:07:54 Devyn's Runner Ups0:25:47 Daniel's Runner Ups0:2…

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#202 Richard Theodorakis - 0 to 100 Staff in 4 Years 54:23

3M ago54:23

54:23

Daniel catches up with Richard Theodorakis, CEO of Pride Security Group. Starting as a one man band less than 4 years ago, Rick has since grown the security firm to over 100 staff across the country, generating more than $10 Million in revenue annually. On this episode, Daniel and Richard discuss the recent attacks at Bondi Junction, exploring appr…

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#201 Dr Josh Wall - The Business of Beauty 54:39

3M ago54:39

54:39

Daniel catches up with Dr Josh Wall, Co-Founder & Medical Director of Contour Clinics. Starting as a one-man band just 5 years ago, Josh’s team has now grown to over 100 employees who collectively treat 6000 patients every month, turning over $40Million+ annually. Daniel and Josh discuss the concepts of beauty, vanity and confidence as well as the …

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#200 Mark Bouris - Australia's Mentor 54:55

3M ago54:55

54:55

For the 200th Episode of Catching Up With CUB, Daniel catches up with his friend, mentor and Australian business icon, Mark Bouris. Mark is one of the most renowned businessmen in Australia, most remembered for founding Wizard Home Loans in 1996 before exiting the business and selling it for $500 Million in 2004. Today he is the chairman of Yellow …

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#199 Kent Joseph - Driving Growth in a 120 Year Old Business 1:00:21

4M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Daniel catches up with Kent Joseph, CEO of Equity Transport Group. Entering limousine company Hughes (now part of ETG) at just 24, the outstanding impact he made on the 120 year old business quickly propelled him to the CEO position. Since then. Kent has diversified the company group's offerings, expanding its scope beyond transportation services. …

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#198 Taryn Williams - Challenges of a Non-Technical Founder 55:42

4M ago55:42

55:42

Daniel catches up with Taryn Williams, Founder of WINK models, The Right Fit & #Gifted. Taryn is an award winning founder & CEO, and over the course of 20+ years has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s most prolific entrepreneurs at the intersection of talent, media and technology. On this episode Daniel and Taryn discuss the struggles of bei…

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Beep Boop Group's Game of the Year 2023 Part 1 2:32:56

5M ago2:32:56

2:32:56

Daniel, Sean, Devyn and Max get together to deliberate their favorite games of 2023. In this part everyone nominates their picks for seven different special categories!0:13:20 GOTY Criteria0:15:58 Best Non-2023 Game of 20230:36:18 Best Non Video Game of 20231:07:35 Best Boss1:33:47 Best Puzzle1:47:36 Babygirl of the Year2:07:14 Best Soundtrack2:19:…

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#197 Sean Cortis - Keys to Raising Capital 58:38

4M ago58:38

58:38

Daniel Catches up with Sean Cortis, Founding Partner of HACH Private Capital. Following his 30-year corporate career, which concluded with his retirement as CEO, Sean ventured into entrepreneurship by establishing the Australian division of a US family office. This move positioned him as an influential figure in the private equity sector, deliverin…

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#196 Sabrina Maddock - Creating a Business that Serves You 52:33

5M ago52:33

52:33

Daniel catches up with former The Apprentice contestant Sabrina Maddock, Founder of Avanti Search. In just two years at the helm of her recruitment agency, the Miss World runner-up turned entrepreneur has claimed the title of Top Recruitment CEO, secured a spot among the Top 20 Australian Women Making Moves in 2022, and more. Daniel and Sabrina dis…

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#195 Stephen Pastor - Shining Bright in a Crowded Industry 46:50

5M ago46:50

46:50

Daniel catches up with Stephen Pastor, Founder and CEO of Kings of Neon. Listed the #2 Smart Company Fastest Growing SME in 2023, Stephen's business is shaking up the old and established industry of signage on a global scale, working with companies such as McDonalds, Netflix & Mercedes. On this episode Daniel and Stephen discuss Kings of Neon’s met…

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#194 Nolan Keenan - It's Never too Late to Start 49:22

5M ago49:22

49:22

Daniel catches up with Nolan Keenan, Founder of Aveline Investments. Working in leadership positions at some of the world’s largest corporations such as Salesforce & NAB for 25 years, Nolan decided to turn his side hustle & passion of property development into a full time gig at age 50. With multiple national projects already under his belt, Avelin…

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#193 Bruce Morrison - Business is a Marathon 1:02:06

5M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Daniel catches up with Bruce Morrison, Founder & CEO of Motor Active. Serving the automotive aftermarket for over 33 years and turning over $40 Million + annually, Bruce shares the journey of starting the B2B2C business with no capital to transforming it into the national powerhouse it is today. Daniel and Bruce discuss how to leverage grass roots …

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Newest alumni team member walks the talk after graduating with two WGU degrees 33:52

6M ago33:52

33:52

Recent WGU graduate and current member of the alumni team, Ginny Ersery, joins the podcast to share her thoughts on her recent commencement experience in Chicago, and how things are going in her new role.By WGU Alumni Relations

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#192 Lawrence Micalizzi - There's Always A Way 50:18

6M ago50:18

50:18

Daniel catches up with Lawrence Micalizzi, Founder of SolBox. Being recognised for his outstanding sales skills in his early 20s, Lawrence took the decision to put his expertise towards his own business. Now, his SaaS company SolBox is growing 80-100% a year, helping businesses with last-mile delivery automation, GPS fleet management and driver app…

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Bowling Hall of Fame Inductee talks "rolling turkeys" after WGU degree 32:55

6M ago32:55

32:55

Recent WGU Graduate, bowling coach, and two-time bowling hall-of-fame inductee Ronald Simms Jr. joins the podcast to share his thoughts on his WGU journey, his experience speaking at WGU's commencement last spring, and how his bowling team challenged him to go back to college thirty years after he quit the first time.…

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#191 Sheilah Hogan - Design Your Own Life 56:07

6M ago56:07

56:07

Daniel catches up with Sheilah Hogan, Founder of BX Collective. Starting her first business in NYC at the age of 30 & scaling it to 150 staff across the US & UK, Sheilah exited the company after 10 years to move to Australia with her family. With her wealth of business experience in both America and Australia, Sheilah now supports founders and lead…

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#190 Courtney Joyce - The First Step 52:59

6M ago52:59

52:59

Daniel catches up with Courtney Joyce, Co-Founder of Virtual Spotter. After realising a life in the mines wasn’t enough for him, Courtney decided to take a leap by starting his own cleaning company, scaling it to 50 staff in just 3 years. Now, Courtney & his brother own four F45 gyms and provide admin support to health businesses through Virtual Sp…

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#189 Andrew Robertson - Surviving & Thriving 50 Years in Business 51:45

7M ago51:45

51:45

Daniel catches up with Andrew Robertson, CEO of FIX-A-TAP. Founded in 1972 by Andrew's father Ken, FIX-A-TAP is one of Australia’s leading manufacturers & suppliers of top quality plumbing parts and accessories nation-wide. Celebrating over 50 years in business, Andrew, alongside his father, has experienced a vast array of challenges that business …

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Catching the Alumni Vision with WGU Leadership 45:29

7M ago45:29

45:29

As we kick off the new year, listen to the latest episode to hear WGU Senior Vice President of Regional Operations, Gene Hayes, and Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Development, Robert Sullivan, share their insights into exciting alumni opportunities in 2024 and beyond.By WGU Alumni Relations

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#188 Avi Efrat - Your Team is Your Project 50:32

7M ago50:32

50:32

Daniel catches up with Avi Efrat, Founder of Fantastic Framing. After retiring from the Israeli special forces as a Lieutenant, Avi migrated to Australia to begin a new life. Starting with selling artwork door-to-door, Avi's business is now 10 stores and 60 staff strong, with an incredible 5,000 5-star reviews on Google. On this episode Daniel and …

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#187 Daniel Hakim & Calvin Chilchik - The Future of CUB 49:47

8M ago49:47

49:47

Catching up with CUB host Daniel is back and catches up with Calvin Chilchik, Head of CUB Sydney and more recently, the guest host of Catching Up With CUB. On this episode, Daniel and Calvin talk about the reasons behind Daniel's recent break from the podcast and work in general, exploring the cyclical nature of life and business. The conversation …

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#186 John Chan - From Apartheid to the Australian Dream 49:23

8M ago49:23

49:23

Our guest host Calvin catches up with John Chan, owner and MD of global design agency Berge Farrell for APAC. With over two decades of deep design expertise across 15 industry verticals, John has worked for some of the worlds largest corporations, including Coca-Cola, SABMiller, AB-Inbev, Nestle, BUPA, Unilever, Estee Lauder and Kraft. The discussi…

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#185 Michael Burford - Building a Community Inspired Future 50:49

8M ago50:49

50:49

Our guest host Calvin catches up with Michael Buford, Managing Director of general engineering company Urban Pulse, and Co-Founder of a holdings and management company with holdings in the hospitality industry, fitness, construction and more. Mike's latest project is the planning of smart cities, creating a blue print for community inspired living.…

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#184 Martin Dineen - Rising Above Adversity 48:17

8M ago48:17

48:17

Our guest host Calvin catches up with Martin Dineen, Founder and Managing Director of MJD Recruitment. MJD are Australia’s largest office support recruitment specialists servicing clients and candidates with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. On this episode, Calvin and Martin delve into Martin's entrepreneurial voyage and his transformativ…

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#183 Dr Patrick Aouad - Healthy Team, Healthy Business 54:08

9M ago54:08

54:08

Our guest host Calvin catches up with Dr. Patrick Aouad, Founder and CEO of CU Health, Australia’s first virtual healthcare practice & leading wellbeing solution provider for businesses. When Patrick finished his neurology training, he was the youngest Neurologist in the country, but besides practicing medicine “Dr. Pat” is also a family man and a …

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#182 Michelle Young - The Discount Strategy 52:28

9M ago52:28

52:28

Our guest host Calvin catches up with Michelle Young, Founder of POP UP Cosmetics. After identifying a substantial gap between American and Australian cosmetic prices, Michelle founded The Cosmetic Department & POP UP Cosmetics in a bid to make brand products more affordable for Australians. Calvin and Michelle talk about the story & business model…

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#181 Sam Roby - Build Relationships, Build Success 49:46

9M ago49:46

49:46

Calvin catches up with Sam Roby, Co-Founder of Pure Capital Finance. Since starting his business at just 21 years old, Sam and his team have helped over 4000 clients with their financing needs, purely off referrals and repeat customer work. Calvin and Sam delve into Sam's remarkable path as a young business owner and assess the current financial la…

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#180 Aaron Smith - The KX Pilates Success Journey 54:46

10M ago54:46

54:46

Daniel catches up with Aaron Smith, Founder of KX Pilates. KX is the Australian leader in Reformer Pilates, with more than 100 studios in Australia and globally. Having faced challenging battles with mental health in his teens, Aaron discovered his passion for fitness, nutrition, and embracing life to its fullest during his early twenties. His jour…

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#179 Kady O Connell - Invest in Your Personal Brand 53:37

10M ago53:37

53:37

Daniel catches up with Kady O Connell, Founder of Kady Creative. After realising working as an employee would never give her the freedom she desired, Kady quit her job and travelled the world, freelancing for 6 months before returning to Australia. Here, Kady Creative was born, a business dedicated to helping online brands thrive and grow. Daniel a…

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#178 Mona Zia - Separating Yourself from Your Business 56:50

10M ago56:50

56:50

Daniel catches up with Mona Zia, Founding Director of Avant Tech. After moving to Australia in 2003, and an outstanding 17-year career in communications and payments, Mona started her tech development business in 2020. Since then, Mona’s business has gone from strength to strength, growing her team of expert IT creators in Melbourne and Pakistan. D…

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#177 Yasser Zaki - Profit Through Impact 52:10

10M ago52:10

52:10

Daniel catches up with Yasser Zaki, founder of Tender Loving Care Disability Services and recipient of the APAC CEO of The Year Award in 2023. Yasser's transformation from corporate professional to dedicated support worker stemmed from a simple act of kindness – assisting an elderly traveller with their luggage, leading to a meaningful connection. …

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#176 Gemma Manning - Perseverance & Patience 55:31

11M ago55:31

55:31

Daniel catches up with Gemma Manning, Founder & CEO of Manning & Co, Gemstar and YoungGems. Gemma is a serial entrepreneur and dedicated international business leader with over 20 years of experience in strategic marketing communications. On this episode, Daniel and Gemma discuss her entrepreneurial journey following the birth of her first child, h…

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#175 Mikey Taylor – Overcoming Stress & Anxiety 58:39

11M ago58:39

58:39

Daniel catches up with Mikey Taylor, Founder of Lionize and GoodSpace Gum. Successfully running the premium advertising agency Lionize for two decades, Mikey now reveals how a small side-project evolved into an exciting new venture. GoodSpace Gum represents an innovative mission aimed at globally reducing stress and anxiety. Daniel and Mikey speak …

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#174 Pauline Nguyen - The Way of the Red Lantern 50:43

11M ago50:43

50:43

Daniel Catches up with Pauline Nguyen, Co-owner of Red Lantern, the most awarded Vietnamese restaurant in the world. Working in her family business from the age of 7, it was always clear to Pauline that entrepreneurship was her destiny. Today, Pauline is a two-time award winning author, international speaker and recognised as one of the Top 50 Most…

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#173 Stella Gianotto - Your Brand on a Pedestal 55:53

12M ago55:53

55:53

Daniel catches up with Stella Gianotto, Founder of Brand for Brands. With over 25 years in the industry, Stella stands as one of the nation's most seasoned brand marketers. Her portfolio boasts an impressive 1000 global brands, and her efforts have earned her numerous awards throughout her journey. On this episode, Daniel and Stella discuss the ess…

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