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In this final episode of The Notorious Thought Leader, Erin Balsa opens up about her personal journey to work less and live a more balanced life. She talks about expanding her view of success to include well-being, inner peace, and wisdom. She also shares how The Notorious Thought Leader was a passion project and that she feels like she’s done what…

Erin Balsa was a guest on Ben Goodey's How the Fxck SEO Podcast. Erin and Ben discussed the intricacies of integrating thought leadership into SEO. Erin recounts a standout 2020 case study, where a unique report relevant to the challenges of remote work generated a staggering 680k in revenue. This wasn't just about numbers; it was about providing a…

In this episode, Rusty Shelton, Founder and Chairman of Zilker Media, delves into the concept of thought leadership and its impact on business growth. Rusty emphasizes the importance of trust, stating that it's crucial to build it even before you enter the room with potential clients or partners. He explains how an online presence can be a powerful…

In this episode, host Erin Balsa welcomes special guest Jay Acunzo, a thought leader in the world of content creation. The conversation dives deep into the importance of personal connection and the power it wields in a content-saturated landscape. Jay emphasizes that building a strong, genuine bond with your audience surpasses the goal of being 'th…

In this episode, we dive deep with Bolaji Oyejide, the mastermind behind the serialized content show, Demand Wars. Bolaji unravels the intricacies of storytelling in B2B marketing, emphasizing the power of serialized content. He highlights the need for marketers to shift from data-driven narratives to emotion-driven narratives, fostering a more pro…

Thought leadership content is about sharing valuable knowledge and insightful perspectives. And more and more brands use this tactic to stand out from their competitors and connect with their audience on a deeper level. But how do you write a truly remarkable thought leadership article? In this episode of the Notorious Thought Leader podcast, our h…

Thought leadership is about sharing unique insights with your audience. And it's the most effective way to establish brand credibility and build trust. But how do you create epic thought leadership content? In this episode of the Notorious Thought Leader podcast, our host Erin Balsa welcomes Steffen Hedebrandt, the co-founder and chief marketing of…

Visionary thought leaders are subject matter experts with original ideas, and they lead powerful change within their industries. But they're often too busy to create content and build large audiences. In this episode of the Notorious Thought Leader podcast, our host Erin Balsa welcomes Pete Larkin, the co-founder of Parlay. They talk about the diff…

Thought leadership content and SEO content are both effective marketing strategies, and by combining the strengths of both types of content, an organization can create a powerful marketing strategy that leverages their expertise, thought leadership, and online presence to achieve their business goals. But people often put thought leadership and SEO…

Thought leaders are known for challenging conventional thinking and offering new perspectives on complex issues. By establishing themselves as thought leaders, individuals and organizations can gain competitive advantage and build their reputation as trusted authorities in their field. But to establish thought leadership, you must have a deep under…

Thought leadership is about sharing unique perspectives and extensive experience with the world. And there are so many leading experts out there who are yet to spark conversations in their space. But unfortunately, things like lack of focus, unclear impact, and vulnerability are holding them back. In this episode of the Notorious Thought Leadership…

Thought leadership is all about creating valuable content that establishes you as an industry expert. And the goal is to educate your audience through unique insights and ideas. But it requires a deep understanding of your customers' inflection points and challenges. In this episode of The Notorious Thought Leader podcast, our host Erin Balsa welco…

Thought leadership is a play for relevance, says our guest. But standing out in a highly competitive space such as B2B is a tricky endeavor. Therefore, company executives and field experts must acknowledge that becoming a thought leader is a marathon, not a sprint. And for those who are change-averse, it is better to reconsider their desire to beco…

A content creator is someone who creates entertaining or educational material that is expressed through a medium or channel. And professional content creators go beyond creating and publishing digital content and use that content to build an audience and generate revenue. However, sometimes, especially with B2B content, you have too much to create,…

In this episode of The Notorious Thought Leader, Michele Linn, the founder of Mantis Research, explains how research reports can help your business build thought leadership. Michele and our host Erin Balsa answer frequently asked questions and share first-person learnings.By Motion

Thought leadership is often perceived as a process where you share your expertise with the world. But thought leadership is not just about having big ideas; it's also about creating a community based on your beliefs and thoughts. In this episode of the Notorious Thought Leader podcast, our host Erin Balsa welcomes Devin Bramhall, a marketing adviso…

Artificial intelligence is the future. And it's impacting just about every industry you can imagine, including marketing. But what’s the impact on thought leadership? Despite what some people fear, AI can’t fully replace humans. In this episode of the Notorious Thought Leader podcast, our host Erin Balsa welcomes Ben Pines, the director of Content …

Thought leadership marketing is the new marketing buzzword. And since it’s one of the most effective ways to elevate a content marketing strategy, everyone wants to be in on it. But not all companies should do thought leadership marketing. In this episode of the Notorious Thought Leader podcast, our host Erin Balsa welcomes Christopher Fox, the fou…

Thought leaders are influencers in their niche, and their community recognizes these notable experts for their unique ideas and valuable insights. But can anyone become a thought leader? In this episode of the Notorious Thought Leader, our host Erin Balsa welcomes Diego Pineda, the founder of Thought Leadership Marketing. They chat about thought le…

In B2B marketing, we constantly see buzzwords fly around. And it seems as soon as a term brings value to marketing, it gets overused and outdated. But what does that mean for the term “thought leadership”? How does this term play a role in marketing right now? Steve Watt, the Director of Market Insights at Seismic, is our guest on this episode of T…

Is being a thought leader and a subject matter expert the same? That is the question we ask every guest. Of course, opinions differ, but that makes the discussion even more exciting. Therefore, we'll continue expanding on the topic. According to our guest today, a thought leader is an expert in their field that shares their experience with their sp…

Thought leadership is another popular buzzword in the B2B marketing space. But even though it’s a buzzword floating around, it’s still critical for business growth. And very few companies know how to approach it. In this episode, Tracey Wallace, the Director, Content Strategy at Klaviyo, joins Erin to share her perspectives on what thought leadersh…

Lots of people call themselves category creators. But are they really? In this fifth episode of The Notorious Thought Leader podcast, Kari Hanson, VP of Marketing at Spiro, joins Erin Balsa to: Explain the difference between coining a term and creating a category Share how she helped create the Identity Governance category at SailPoint Chat about c…

As you *might* have noticed, the internet is saturated with content — so how do you win the SERP wars and your audience’s trust? Evan Bailyn, CEO of First Page Sage, is here to explain.By Haus of Bold

If you think you absolutely have to be a CEO or an executive to be a thought leader, this episode might just explode your brain. In this third episode of The Notorious Thought Leader podcast, Tara Robertson, Senior Manager of Demand Generation at Chili Piper, joins Erin Balsa to chat about peer-to-peer thought leadership and Chili Piper’s passion f…

In this inaugural episode of The Notorious Thought Leader podcast, Ashley Faus, Director of Integrated Product Marketing at Atlassian, joins Erin Balsa to define thought leadership, explain the four pillars of thought leadership, and share tips for harnessing the brilliance of internal subject matter experts.…

In this second episode of The Notorious Thought Leader podcast, Chris Walker, CEO & Founder of Refine Labs, joins Erin Balsa to discuss the importance of staying in the details and putting in the time to collect insights, recognize patterns, and develop leading thoughts.By Haus of Bold

During a Sunday morning in Wilson, NC, Chris Breslin was standing on a pitcher’s mound at his son’s little league game when he heard three sounds close by he’d never heard before. Then everybody on the field hit the ground.By Dave DeWitt, Leoneda Inge, Will Michaels, Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Naomi Prioleau, Celeste Gracia, Kamaya Truitt, Anisa Khalifa

Teachers are leaving in large numbers in some North Carolina school districts. They say they’ve been working with low pay and high expectations for years. But when the pandemic put their routines on pause, they had time to think about their priorities. Host Liz Schlemmer heard stories from three teachers this summer.…

This month marks 67 years since Emmett Till was brutally lynched for allegedly whistling at a white woman. Activists in North Carolina are joining the calls for authorities to serve a nearly 70-year-old arrest warrant against the woman who accused him.By Dave DeWitt, Leoneda Inge, Will Michaels, Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Naomi Prioleau, Celeste Gracia, Kamaya Truitt, Anisa Khalifa

In this rebroadcast from January 18, 2022, Howard Dudley and Joe Neff, former investigative reporter for the News & Observer, recount Dudley’s wrongful conviction.By Dave DeWitt, Leoneda Inge, Will Michaels, Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Naomi Prioleau, Celeste Gracia, Kamaya Truitt, Anisa Khalifa

In May, an explosive report on sexual abuse perpetrated by clergy in the Southern Baptist Convention made national headlines. Now, survivors of abuse and their advocates are continuing to question what this means for one of the country’s largest Christian denominations. Host Anisa Khalifa talks with Jules Woodson, a survivor of clergy sexual abuse,…

In this rebroadcast from March 31, 2022, host Will Michaels speaks with Phoebe Zerwick, former reporter with the Winston-Salem Journal, about her new book chronicling Darryl Hunt's story of wrongful conviction, "Beyond Innocence."By Dave DeWitt, Leoneda Inge, Will Michaels, Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Naomi Prioleau, Celeste Gracia, Kamaya Truitt, Anisa Khalifa

A notable number of North Carolina public school teachers are leaving. In Durham, one in five educators is departing, and other local districts are experiencing higher than usual turnover. On this episode of Tested, we’re featuring the Politics Podcast from WUNC, which recently spoke with several teachers about their reasons for leaving the classro…

In this rebroadcast from February 15, 2022, host Leoneda Inge talks with Tara Roberts, explorer with National Geographic, about Roberts work diving and documenting the wreckage of slave ships. Special thanks to National Geographic for providing some of this episode’s audio.By Dave DeWitt, Leoneda Inge, Will Michaels, Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Naomi Prioleau, Celeste Gracia, Kamaya Truitt, Anisa Khalifa

On June 30, 2009, in Greenville, N.C., two men were shot and killed outside a nightclub. Murder charges against James Richardson relied heavily on a surveillance video. But evidence that has come to light since then casts doubt on his conviction. Host Will Michaels speaks with Pam Kelley, a freelance journalist who recently wrote about the case for…

In this rebroadcast from February 10, 2022, host Jason deBruyn speaks with Louise Vincent with N.C. Survivors Union and Michelle Mathis with Olive Branch Ministries about how test strips and other harm reduction strategies could save lives.By Dave DeWitt, Leoneda Inge, Will Michaels, Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Naomi Prioleau, Celeste Gracia, Kamaya Truitt, Anisa Khalifa

As Anita Rao’s home state becomes the nearest safe provider for millions of people, she's observing how abortion providers in North Carolina are preparing for the spike in demand. She reconnects with one of them, Dr. Rathika Nimalendran, who has been providing access to abortions in North Carolina for years, to talk about what action she's taking i…

In this rebroadcast from February 1, 2022, host Anisa Khalifa takes a look into who bans books, why, and what kind of impact it has on our communities.By Dave DeWitt, Leoneda Inge, Will Michaels, Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Naomi Prioleau, Celeste Gracia, Kamaya Truitt, Anisa Khalifa

WUNC health and data reporter Jason deBruyn talks with Claire Donnelly, health reporter for WFAE, about abortion policy in North Carolina and what lies ahead in the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling. Part this episode contains audio from WRALBy Dave DeWitt, Leoneda Inge, Will Michaels, Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Naomi Prioleau, Celeste Gracia, Kamaya Truitt, Anisa Khalifa

In this rebroadcast from November 24, 2021, host Lindsay Foster Thomas showcases WUNC military reporter Jay Price’s recent story about the seminal court case Keys v Carolina Coach Co, and the work of middle school social studies teacher Rodney Pierce in amplifying Keys’ legacy.By Dave DeWitt, Leoneda Inge, Will Michaels, Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Naomi Prioleau, Celeste Gracia, Kamaya Truitt, Anisa Khalifa

Leoneda Inge hears from Black farmers in the Triangle about their perseverance to bounce back during the pandemic and help the Black agricultural community.By Dave DeWitt, Leoneda Inge, Will Michaels, Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Naomi Prioleau, Celeste Gracia, Kamaya Truitt, Anisa Khalifa

Host Celeste Gracia talks with fishermen, wind energy advocates and state regulators about the questions that remain in North Carolina's advancements toward offshore wind farms.By Dave DeWitt, Leoneda Inge, Will Michaels, Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Naomi Prioleau, Celeste Gracia, Kamaya Truitt, Anisa Khalifa

Charlie Shelton-Ormond talks with Jay Price, WUNC military reporter, about the Marine Corps effort to protect the buildings at Montford Point and preserve the first Black Marines’ legacy.By Dave DeWitt, Leoneda Inge, Will Michaels, Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Naomi Prioleau, Celeste Gracia, Kamaya Truitt, Anisa Khalifa

Leoneda Inge reflects on her son's recent college graduation and speaks with Rebecca Stallworth Inge about being celebrated as the oldest graduate at Shaw University in the Class of 2022By Dave DeWitt, Leoneda Inge, Will Michaels, Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Naomi Prioleau, Celeste Gracia, Kamaya Truitt, Anisa Khalifa

For folks who live on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, keeping up with storm patterns is a pretty common routine. But in recent years, keeping a watchful eye on the horizon has meant bracing for more severe damage to the coast.By Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Celeste Gracia

This year’s primary elections in North Carolina were supposed to be in March. But a group of voters challenged the latest round of redistricting in court, arguing Republicans gave themselves an illegal partisan advantage. Now the new maps are in place, and the elections are set. They just need candidates.…

There's been a lot of talk about the political ramifications of the U.S. Supreme Court potentially overturning Roe v. Wade, but we wanted to explore what the decision would mean for women's health, particularly in North Carolina.By Jason deBruyn

In North Carolina, local social service departments are able to skirt hiring standards set by the state. In some cases, an unqualified director and lack of oversight have severely affected families' wellbeing.By Charlie Shelton-Ormond