Best The Millennial Translator Podcasts (2024)

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Asian Food Hot Takes // Is Mandu the worst dumpling? 1:01:40

3d ago1:01:40

1:01:40

As two people who love food, especially Asian food, we do have a few hot takes on the topic. This week we discuss some of our least popular opinions on Asian food. Is noodle soup overrated? Which dumplings are too bland? Ben annoys a lot of Taiwanese people. Lingjie wonders why kids forget his name. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. ---------…

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Do These Things to Beat Imposter Syndrome in Your Career | Sheena Hakimian of Condé Nast (+ Certified Life Coach) 41:02

23h ago41:02

41:02

We're excited to introduce you to Sheena Hakimian, Director of Digital Marketing at Condé Nast, and a Certified Life & Career Coach. In this episode, Sheena and Cassie discuss the impact of imposter syndrome in your career journey, and practical strategies to overcome it. About Sheena: Sheena Hakimian is the Director of Digital Marketing at Condé N…

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Asian vs Western Bathrooms: Yes this is a real topic 1:01:18

8d ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Bathroom. We're talking about bathrooms. Yes, bathrooms. If we can make bathrooms fun then you should really go like comment subscribe rate wherever you can. Today we compare some of the fun differences between eastern and western bathrooms. Ben pees in the shower. Lingjie hates the hot water bill. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. ----------…

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360 Brand Marketing Tactics That Work | Amruta Vyas of De Soi 39:17

8d ago39:17

39:17

This week, Cassie and Erica sit down with Amruta Vyas, Director of Brand Marketing at De Soi. In this episode, Amruta walks us through her background in growth marketing, how honing that analytical side in previous roles has helped shape a wholistic 360 view of marketing on the brand side, and a peek behind the curtain at De Soi's brand marketing s…

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GEN- Z SLANG EXPLAINED! // Creative or Dumb? 56:53

14d ago56:53

56:53

What Gen-Z lacks in financial stability, they more than make up for in creative slang and phrases. As two self proclaimed old millennials, we take our shot and try to decipher as many Gen-Z terms as possible. What does STAN mean? How can you FINNA somewhere? What's TFW? Lingjie simps for his wife. Ben is the GOAT of being late. Come listen to The W…

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How a Personal Brand Can Impact Your Career | Kelly Gordon of Creative People 33:51

15d ago33:51

33:51

⁠⁠Alternate title: Why LinkedIn is the BEST! This week, Cassie and Erica chat with Kelly Gordon, Marketing Recruitment Manager at Creative People. In this episode, Kelly chats through her experience growing a personal brand on LinkedIn, and how you can do the same! She also walks through the best tactics to optimize your profile and determine the t…

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LIFE IN MACAU: What's it REALLY like living there? ft. OUTCASTS 853 PODCAST 1:15:06

22d ago1:15:06

1:15:06

Macau unveiled. Everyone knows it as the gambling capital of the world. But the tiny island has so much more to offer. We welcome Paji and Iasmin from Outcasts 853 Podcast. Having grown up in Macau, they give us the inside scoop on what it's really like living there. The food, the people, the culture, and the massive amounts of money flying around.…

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Driving Meaningful Brand Engagement on Social Media | Katherine Kauma, Social Strategist 31:38

22d ago31:38

31:38

⁠This week, Erica's chatting with Katherine Kauma, Social Strategist behind iconic brands like ŌURA, Wheaties, Caribou Coffee, and more. In this episode, Katherine shares the importance of educational content on social media, uncovers strategies that drive meaningful community engagement online, gives us a behind the scenes look at some of the inno…

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Inside the Launch of a New Beauty Brand | Quani Burnett of Soft Rows 41:47

1M ago41:47

41:47

This week, Cassie and Erica sit down with Quani Burnett, Founder and CEO of Soft Rows, a new texture-first hair care brand reimagining cultural beauty staples, currently in its pre-launch stage as part of the Sephora Accelerate 2024 program. In this episode, Quani explains how her passion for inclusivity in the beauty space led to her consulting fo…

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Deathbattle: Korean vs Chinese Brands // TENCENT OR SAMSUNG?? WECHAT OR KAKAO?? 1:09:43

29d ago1:09:43

1:09:43

Our favorite recurring topic is back. On this Death Battle episode, we compare Korean and Chinese brands. Which billion dollar company reigns supreme? Samsung or Tencent. Kakao or Wechat. It's a heated episode but we can still come together to tell our Temu nightmare stories. Lingjie loves manhwa. Ben needs a 100k mile warranty. Come listen to The …

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Restaurant Marketing 101: Infusing Hospitality Into Your Brand | Esther McIlvain of Hawkers Asian Street Food 32:59

1M ago32:59

32:59

We're excited to introduce you to Esther McIlvain, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Hawkers Asian Street Food, a favorite local restaurant (that has now expanded to 7 states!). In this episode, Esther and Cassie chat through the essentials for restaurant marketing on a local and national level (including Esther's tried and true "hour…

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Romantic Asian Holidays ... or are they??? 1:01:00

1M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Move over Valentine's Day, this week we celebrate Qi Xi Jie (七夕节) aka Lover's Day in China. In honor of this special day, we go over some of our favorite romantic holidays in Asia. Ben reinvents grammar. Lingjie forgets what the sky is. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @WorstAsi…

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It's ALL About Relationships | Jennie Toutoulis (PR, Celebrity, Partnerships & Advocacy) 41:23

1M ago41:23

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This week, Cassie and Erica chat with Jennie Toutoulis, Senior Manager of PR, Celebrity, Partnerships & Advocacy at a major beauty brand (one that we're SUCH fans of!). In this episode, Jennie shares a peek into her career journey, her best advice for those looking to enter the beauty and/or PR space, a look at what she values in working relationsh…

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Asian News Update: Spam's New Korean BBQ Flavor / Google Translate Learns Cantonese / Beer Sales Increase in India 1:08:33

1M ago1:08:33

1:08:33

Holy smokes, they finally did it. Spam releases a new KBBQ flavor and we're pretty hyped. Google translate has some new tricks. It's the August edition of our Asian news update. Ben gets stuck in an elevator. Lingjie collects shiny cardboard. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @Wo…

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An Exciting Peek Into Field Marketing + Brand Expansion | Elle Hvozdovic of CAVA 46:11

1M ago46:11

46:11

This week, Erica sits down with Elle Hvozdovic, Senior Marketing Manager of Brand Growth & Expansion at CAVA. In this episode, Elle shares invaluable lessons she's learned throughout her career journey hopping industries, dives deep into field marketing, and gives us an inside look at how CAVA thinks through strategic brand partnerships and brand e…

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Tools to Improve Your Brand's SEO Strategy | SEO Expert Nathaniel Miller 36:52

2M ago36:52

36:52

We're excited to introduce you to SEO Expert Nathaniel Miller. In this episode, Nathaniel walks us through his unique transition from large format printer technician to digital marketer, his unique approach to building digital campaigns, and how marketing professionals can step up their brand's SEO game across channels. About Nathaniel, in his own …

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Olympic Asians 1:00:38

2M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

The summer Olympics are here! And with 60% of the world population calling Asia their home, we're bound to do pretty well at these games right? We're drenching in fun Asian Olympic facts today. Lingjie wants to coach the Hotdoggers.Ben looks huggable. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERY…

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Online to Offline: Translating Brand Messaging Across All Channels | Kewanna Donaldson of Glossier 26:35

2M ago26:35

26:35

This week, Cassie and Erica chat with Kewanna (Kiki) Donaldson, Senior Manager of Brand and Product Marketing at cult-favorite beauty brand Glossier. In this episode, Kiki shares how the brand is positioning itself in the beauty space 10 years after their launch, how they consistently incorporate a spirit of play into their marketing strategy, thei…

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Can you lose weight eating ASIAN FOOD? 1:11:16

2M ago1:11:16

1:11:16

Is it possible to lose weight while eating delicious Asian food? Maybe some cuisines are easier than others. In the spirit of looking extra good for the summer, today we discuss the possible options to get in shape while eating Asian food. Ben hates Anime avatars. Lingjie eats a bucket of greek yogurt. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. ------…

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A "Friends-First" Approach to Building Brand Community | Payge Taylor of amika 43:34

2M ago43:34

43:34

This week, Cassie and Erica sit down with Payge Taylor, Director of Content Strategy and Community Engagement at haircare brand amika. In this episode, Payge explains how the brand taps into the meaning of their name (amika = "friend") to create and maintain a strong, engaged brand community, and how they're consistently showing up for that communi…

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Level Up Your Pinterest Game | Pinterest Expert + Creator Jessica Morrobel 25:24

2M ago25:24

25:24

We're excited to introduce you to Jessica Morrobel, content creator and Pinterest expert known for her work with Traveling with Jessica. In this episode, Jessica shares a deep dive into Pinterest strategy for both brands and individuals and explains how consumers are uniquely utilizing Pinterest as an engaged audience of consumers positioned to buy…

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The RICHEST Asian Celebrities 1:08:03

2M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

Did you miss us? We're back, we're back, we're back. Back with more of our BS. This week we go over the RICHEST Asian celebrities. Lingjie has comfortable slippers from Temu. Ben hates currency conversion. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @WorstAsianPod► WEBSITE: www.worstasianp…

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6 Key Career Insights from Our NYC Event (+ Celebrating 3 Years of MHH) | Cassie + Erica 33:58

2M ago33:58

33:58

This week, Cassie and Erica briefly recap our recent NYC networking event in partnership with Creative People and share the 6 standout career insights shared by our incredible panelists: Les Alfred of Balanced Black Girl, Jack Appleby of Future Social, Michael Kaye of OkCupid and ARCHER, and Kelly Gordon of Creative People. We also celebrate 3 YEAR…

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Fans-First Advertising and Marketing | Alex Psaros of Clerendon Road Productions (prev. Bravo) 34:06

2M ago34:06

34:06

We're excited to introduce you to Alex Psaros, a versatile marketing professional specializing in digital strategy and brand development, and currently the Director of Film Development at leading film production company Clerendon Road Productions. In this episode, Alex walks us through her experience in media buying and digital strategy, gives us a…

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A Marketer's Guide to Notion (+ Influencer Marketing Tips) | Danielle Ito of Notion 30:34

3M ago30:34

30:34

This week, Cassie and Erica chat with Danielle Ito, Influencer Marketing Manager at Notion, a helpful tool that blends your everyday work apps into one and allows for seamless collaboration with your team. In this episode, Danielle shares how a cold application led to her start in tech, tips for marketers curious about Notion's vast capabilities, a…

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How Community Drives Brand Development | Lindsay Silberman of Hotel Lobby Candle 33:29

3M ago33:29

33:29

We're excited to introduce you to Lindsay Silberman, a luxury lifestyle blogger and the founder of Hotel Lobby Candle, a home fragrance line inspired by the scents inside five-star hotels. In this episode, Lindsay shares a peek into her journey as a founder, how the marketing strategy for Hotel Lobby Candle has evolved over the years, and how the b…

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Top Asian American Businesses by Ethnicity :) 1:09:28

3M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Have you ever noticed how different ethnicities dominate specific businesses or industries? No it's not a coincidence that your local dry cleaner is Korean owned or that your coffee was served to you by a nice South Asian lady. In this episode, we list some of the top businesses owned by Asian Americans while trying our best not to offend anyone. G…

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Why Agile Social Media Content Performs Best | Gabriel Gomez of Verizon 39:30

3M ago39:30

39:30

This week, Cassie and Erica sit down with Gabriel (Gabe) Gomez, Brand Engagement Social Strategy Lead at Verizon. In this episode, Gabe walks us through his several years in social media marketing, the critical career skills he's honed along the way, how he's built a personal brand on LinkedIn, and why leveraging data and consumer insights in socia…

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Your 2024 PR Playbook | Jen Hartmann of NEAT: The Agency 37:49

3M ago37:49

37:49

We're excited to introduce you to Jen Hartmann, CEO of NEAT: The Agency, a Louisville-based PR firm that has helped over 290 brands grow their reach, impact and revenue through creative PR & marketing campaigns. Their clients have been featured in Forbes, CNN, Travel + Leisure, Bustle, POPSUGAR, The Irish Sun, Business Insider, TIME and more! In th…

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Asian News Update: North Korean Trash Balloons / Kobayashi Retires / Dogecoin Dog Passes 1:00:14

3M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

It may not be what's actually important but it's all about what we deem to be important Asian News. This month we discuss the ongoing tension on the Korean peninsula, things get trashy. Kobayashi retires from competitive eating because he can't feel hunger anymore. And much much more! Ben is an hour late for hotpot. Lingjie wants you to draw in you…

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Finding Social Media Success as a Small Team | Alyssa Marie Marchino of Sweet Loren's 33:57

3M ago33:57

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This week, Cassie and Erica chat with Alyssa Marie Marchino, Social Media and Content Manager at Sweet Loren's. In this episode, Alyssa shares how the brand's marketing department has found success (as a team of only 4!) and gives us an inside look at the strategy behind launching two new products, puff pasty and pizza crust, from conception to rea…

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Your Guide to High Performing Video Content | Katelyn Rhoades of Call Her Creator 21:06

3M ago21:06

21:06

We're excited to introduce you to Katelyn Rhoades - Host of Call Her Creator, Owner of enfluence Marketing Studio and full-tme content creator. In this episode, Katelyn walks us through the key growth strategies she's enacted to build her social media following (specifically through the power of Reels), how the social media landscape has changed in…

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Rich Asian Dad, Poor Asian Dad with Mic Nguyen (Asian Not Asian Podcast) 1:06:44

3M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Your favorite Asian dads have teamed up to bring you this special Father Day's episode. Apologies to Ben if he's secretly a dad. Mic has some really big news. Lingjie can cry on demand. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. www.instagram.com/nicepantsbro/ www.asiannotasianpod.com/ -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @W…

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How Strong Branding + Community Influences Retail Demand | Lauren Murphy of Fishwife 25:03

3M ago25:03

25:03

This week, Erica's chatting with Lauren Murphy, Brand Marketing Manager at Fishwife, a new female-founded and led food company aiming to make ethically-sourced, premium, and delicious tinned seafood a staple in every cupboard. In this episode, Lauren explains how Fishwife is building a brand that resonates with a new generation of consumers, throug…

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How does a lifelong literary fiction reader end up writing a romance novel? Interview with Sarah T. Dubb, author of Birding With Benefits 1:06:16

4M ago1:06:16

1:06:16

Send us a Text Message. In our season finale we talk with author Sarah T. Dubb about her debut novel, Birding With Benefits. It's a fun, flirty, sexy, and touching fake-dating romance novel featuring two protagonists in their 40s who fall in love while - you guessed it - bird-watching together. But Sarah hasn't always been a romance reader (or writ…

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How to Humanize Your Brand | Jennie Yoon of Kinn Studio Jewlery 37:13

3M ago37:13

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We're excited to introduce you to Jennie Yoon, CEO & Founder of Kinn Studio - a fine jewelry DTC destination crafting a legacy of modern luxury. In this episode, Cassie and Jennie chat through her experience as a founding employee at CASETiFY, the inspiration behind her fine jewelry brand, how she transformed her side hustle into her full time focu…

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Asian vs. American Kitchens // How much did that Rice Cooker cost?! 1:00:50

4M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

We're back after our first ever unscheduled week off. Did you miss us? Don't freak out, we're not breaking up. Never. On this week's episode, we compare an Asian Kitchen versus a standard Western American kitchen. Oh boy did we have a good time recording this LOL. Ben upsets his dad with bad soda. Lingjie wants his niece to turn off the radio. Come…

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Social Media Rewind: The Truth About Social Media Virality, Effective Content Calendars, Top Tips By Platform + MORE! 21:09

4M ago21:09

21:09

This week, we're hitting the rewind button to take a look back at some of the best, most impactful social media tips, tricks, and predictions we've heard over the past 3 years on the Marketing Happy Hour podcast. Here's a peek at what you'll hear: [00:01:59] - Bri Reynolds of Lyft shares the truth about social media virality and her top tip for eac…

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Driving Brand Recognition + Sales with Hyper-Local Influencers | Emily Steele + Callie Hippler of Hummingbirds 26:07

4M ago26:07

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We're excited to introduce you to Emily Steele (CEO & Co-Founder) and Callie Hippler (Marketing Manger, Growth & Engagement) of Hummingbirds - a platform designed to be a one-stop shop to find and work with hyper-local content creators on demand to drive revenue and recognition for your brand. In this episode, Erica chats with Emily and Callie abou…

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Navigating the Interview Process (for Job Seekers AND Hiring Managers) | Marketing Happy Hour Co-Hosts Cassie Tucker + Erica Spitzley 32:35

4M ago32:35

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This week, Cassie and Erica walk through the interview process from both a talent (job seeker) and brand (hiring manager/HR team) perspective. They've narrowed down their best interview and offer negotiation tips from their years of experience on both sides as well as all of the conversations they've had over the years as mentors to young professio…

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Book adaptations - love them or hate them? 46:14

4M ago46:14

46:14

Send us a Text Message. Is the book always better than the movie? If you had asked either of us before this episode, we both would have said unequivocally 'yes!' But our discussion showed us that this topic might actually be more nuanced than we realized. Join as we talk about nearly every Jane Austen adaptation ever made (don't worry, we also talk…

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The Millennial + Gen Z Home Buying Guide | Real Estate Advisor Mike Collier 27:32

4M ago27:32

27:32

In an ongoing effort to support who we are in *and* outside of work, we're excited to introduce you to Real Estate Advisor Mike Collier. In this episode, we chat with Mike about the essential things that first time homebuyers should be considering as they begin to think about buying, selling, and investing in real estate. About Mike Collier: Mike C…

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Top Asian American Moments in History // HAPPY AAPI HERITAGE MONTH! 1:03:28

4M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Happy AAPI Heritage Month! We tried our best to name some of our favorite Asian American contributions from history but things devolved very quickly. Still worth a listen or your money back! Ben offers a vast selection of pills. Lingjie misses Yahoo Games. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. -------------------------------------------FOLLOW US …

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Intro to TikTok Shop (+ More Paid Media Strategies) | Ellie Bresler of Beekeeper's Naturals 46:12

4M ago46:12

46:12

This week, Cassie's sitting down with Ellie Bresler, eCommerce Associate Manager at Beekeeper's Naturals. In this episode, Ellie leads us step by step through the brand's paid media strategies, and how they're utilizing each paid platform to drive awareness and generate sales. She also gives us a peek behind the scenes at how Beekeeper's Naturals h…

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Impact-Driven Small Business Marketing | Taylor Prater of Mother Kombucha 28:28

4M ago28:28

28:28

We're excited to introduce you to Taylor Prater, "Mother of Marketing" at Mother Kombucha. In this episode, Taylor walks us through the purpose behind the brand, how they're communicating that purpose to consumers and integrating their values into larger marketing initiatives, and the impact Mother Kombucha ultimately seeks to make within their loc…

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Growing up BLASIAN with Ryan Alexander Holmes 1:05:59

4M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

Ryan Alexander Holmes is a Blasian Adonis and he's probably going to live forever. Before the rest of us turn to dust, we chat with him about living life while trying to balance both his cultures. Ryan knows his Grandma is the real star. Lingjie hates speaking chinglish. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. www.instagram.com/ryanalexh www.tiktok…

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The Power of Podcasting: A Conversation with Cassie + Erica of Marketing Happy Hour 37:58

4M ago37:58

37:58

Whether or not you've already thought about starting your own podcast, you'll want to listen in to this episode. This week, Marketing Happy Hour Co-Hosts Cassie Tucker and Erica Spitzley walk through a mini-masterclass on how podcasting can truly impact your brand or business. They've dug deep into their learnings from their 6+ years of combined ex…

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How do siblings grow up to be different types of readers? A chat with all four Brookbank siblings! 39:59

4M ago39:59

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Send us a Text Message. Two very special guests joined us for this episode - the other half of our sibling quartet, Bekka and Mike. Listen in as we talk about our early experiences with reading, the similarities in how our reading journeys started, where our tastes differ, and how we took different paths based on our personality traits. We really e…

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How to Build a Powerful Network (+ Innovative Branding Strategies) | David Jaffin of OpenFortune 35:11

4M ago35:11

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We're excited to introduce you to David Jaffin, Chief Marketing Officer at OpenFortune - one of the fastest growing advertising agencies in the U.S. At OpenFortune, David works with clients like Bet MGM, Zelle, Duolingo, Manscaped, Zip Recruiter, and more. In this episode, Cassie and David talk through the impact that building a powerful network ca…

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Asian News Update: $1.3 Billion Lottery Winner / Lots of Panda News / Taiwanese Insurance Fraud Fail 1:07:22

5M ago1:07:22

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Happy AAPI Heritage Month everyone! Just in time for our monthly Asian News. $1.3 Billion lottery jackpot goes to a deserving Asian man. It's Panda-monium today because we've got so much worldwide panda news. Ben thinks everything is a shot glass. Lingjie hates the H-mart parking lot. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast. ------------------------…

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