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Retailers are facing a rapidly evolving landscape where consumer expectations, AI advancements, and social media platforms like TikTok are redefining engagement. It feels like the holiday shopping season just ended, but when do retailers start planning for the next one, and some retailers already behind the curve for this season? Joining us today is Carey Cockrum, Director of Consulting at Cella by Randstad Digital, where she helps major brands and marketing teams optimize their strategies with data-driven insights, AI-powered content creation, and cutting-edge retail marketing trends. With the holidays just around the corner, she’s here to share what’s next for retail marketing, campaign optimization, and how brands can stay ahead in a hyper-competitive space. ABOUT CAREY COCKRUM Carey has been a part of the Creative Agency space for nearly 30 years. She has served as Designer, Creative Director, Creative Operations Lead and Agency Lead in both internal and external agencies (big and small). Carey has worked directly with C-suite stakeholders to understand organizational strategies that inform effective creative solutions. She is a bit of a data nerd and loves demonstrating results. Brands she’s supported include Fruit of the Loom, Wendy’s and Humana. In her free time, she enjoys going back to her creative roots through painting and drawing. She also spends her time improving upon the house she lives in today in Southern, MI - inside and out. RESOURCES Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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Sole Source is a podcast by Red Shoes Inc. that is made by women for women. We're looking at the topics that are influencing women and the world they live in and we are shedding a light on those topics in an educational and entertaining way that leaves you inspired after each episode. This podcast is hosted by Emmy award-winning former journalist, Raquel Lamal. A new episode of Sole Source is released each Monday. Subscribe to be alerted when the latest episodes come out!

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108 episodes

#Society #Business #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Raquel

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108: We're Taking a Break 6:31

3 years ago6:31

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Sole Source is taking a break, after more than two years of weekly shows. This is not goodbye forever, it's just ta ta for now, or as Tigger from Winnie the Pooh would say, TTFN! It's been an honor and a privilege to bring you Sole Source each and every week. Listen in to hear what's next.

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107: Understanding Yourself Better with Human Design 30:22

3 years ago30:22

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There are a ton of quizzes out there that you can take that will try to tell you about yourself, the type personality you have, etc. But, there are some things that you are just born with and understanding those parts of your make up can help you better interact with others and operate better in the world. Human Design is system that brings together principles of The I Ching, astrology, chakra system, Kabbalah and quantum physics to create a Human Design Chart. I'm breaking down what this all means with Human Design expert and energetic alignment coach, Miranda Mitchell. Connect with Miranda at miranda-mitchell.com .…

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106: Parenting Without Shame or Comparison 25:06

3 years ago25:06

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We've all done it. Looked at another mom and thought, "How does she keep it all together? I wish I could do that." It's not fair to hold ourselves, as mothers, to these standards of perfectionism and Lisa Sugarman, author and radio show host, is here to help women find the beauty in the imperfectness of parenting. To learn more about Lisa, or listen to her show or purchase her book, visit lisasugarman.com .…

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105: What Makes Good Sex with Sex and Relationship Therapist Liz Dube 39:38

3 years ago39:38

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Life can get crazy, tensions and can rise and our physical relationships with our partners can take a back seat. That's not always a good thing though and sometimes you need to make time for sex. Sex and relationship therapist, Liz Dube is sharing tips on how to spice up the bedroom when you've been in a long-term relationship and the importance of making time for physical intimacy with your partner. To connect with Liz Dube, visit lizdube.com .…

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104: Diversity365 Because The Battle for Equality is a Daily Struggle 47:13

3 years ago47:13

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In this week's episode we're talking with Kimya Nuru Dennis, the founder of a company called Diversity365. We're discussing her unique approach to diversity and inclusion training and why she says the traditional methods for this type of training don't work. To connect with Diversity365, visit 365diversity.com .…

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103: Age Reversal for Middle Aged Women. The Closest Thing to the Fountain Of Youth 29:32

3 years ago29:32

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We may have found the closest thing to the Fountain of Youth! Kate Milne is a healthy aging specialist with a special focus on women. In particular, she focuses on middle-aged women (35-55) and she teaches them ways to reverse bad habits from younger years, stop and even reverse health problems as well as improve your life so you feel younger as you age. If you want to learn more or get in touch with Kate, visit her LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/kmilne or check out her website at agesister.com .…

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102: "A Little Closer to Home" with Ginger Zee 31:40

3 years ago31:40

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Ginger Zee, first female chief meteorolgist at a major U.S. television network and the face meteorolgy at ABC News is back again on Sole Source. She is sharing a much deeper look into who the woman on the other side of the camera lens really is and exposing that even though things might look perfect through the camera, her life has been far from perfect. Ginger is sharing her battles with some heavy mental health and life struggles, including: a 10-year battle with an eating disorder, her parents divorce at a young age and how that lead to seeking constant approval from others, an alleged rape, an abortion and two suicide attempts. She is exposing it all in her new book "A Little Closer to Home" the sequel to "Natural Disaster I Cover Them. I am One." We talk with her about the traumas she's faced and how she is hoping to help others in this week's episode. Find " A Little Closer to Home " wherever you buy books.…

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101: Getting real about mental health 26:28

3 years ago26:28

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode covers, pregnancy loss, PTSD and suicide. Mental health has been focused on a lot since the onset of the pandemic and it is just starting to get the attention it deserves as society tries to break the stigma around talking about mental health struggles. In this week's episode, Katie and Tracy are getting real with their personal struggles with mental health and ways people can support someone struggling with mental health issues. If you're personally struggling with mental health or thoughts of self-harm, depression or anxiety, reach out to someone and always remember to be kind to everyone. You really never know what people are dealing with.…

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100: It's Valentine's Day. Show Your Vagina Some Love! 35:01

3 years ago35:01

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Sole Source is celebrating it's 100th episode of bringing women news they can use by celebrating a woman's body. We're talking about caring for your vagina ladies. Dr. Nicole Williams, OB/GYN and author of the book "This is How You Vagina" is spilling all the details on the myths we're told as women about this part of our body and the things we should be doing for our bodies. To connect with Dr. Williams, visit gynecologyinstitute.com .…

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99: It's Not Your Fault You Don't Know About Your Vagina! 27:42

3 years ago27:42

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Did you know you can still have a baby with one fallopian tube? Did you know there were different types of uteruses? And some can impact how you have children? Why don't women know more about our bodies? In this week's episode, we're scratching the surface of some real-life stories about vaginas with Katie and Tracy as they prepare us for a candid and entertaining conversation with an OB/GYN next week.…

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98: Understanding Shame and How to Talk About It 45:02

3 years ago45:02

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No one wants to talk about their failures. We're taught that showing vulnerability is a weakness, yet everyone experiences shame and many times it can be devastating. Strong women aren't afraid of failure and that is what we're talking about in this episode of Sole Source. To connect with Charlene Norman, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/canorman/ . For the link to the free resource she mentions, visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGb0bBp7bTQBHLlyAfNV-Fg . For the link to the $500 a year resource she mentions, visit https://www.mindvalley.com/ .…

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97: The shame of breastfeeding 23:27

3 years ago23:27

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Breastfeeding can be a controversial topic. Why? We don't get it either. Katie and Tracy are talking about the lingering shame they have felt from struggling to breastfeed their children. You would think such a natural process would be easy, but it's not! From neverending pumping sessions, to using formula, to feeling claustrophobic while breastfeeding, there can be a lot of feelings of shame and inadequacy as a new mom. Listen in to hear Katie and Tracy get real about their shame.…

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96: Are you living a lie? Let's try confidence instead. 45:44

3 years ago45:44

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Are you living up to your fullest potential? Or are you living in a way that fits what someone else told you to be? These are the questions we're diving into this week with Megan Hamilton, founder of UBU Skills. It's amazing how past narratives or what someone had told us a long time ago can stick with us and influence the way we see ourselves, the way we behave and our overall confidence. Megan explains how to overcome these lies and be your most confident self. To learn more about Megan Hamilton or UBU Skills, visit ubuskills.com . You can also connect with Megan on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter .…

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95: Nervous about public speaking? You're not alone. 11:51

3 years ago11:51

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Some people are natural orators and thrive in front of groups of people. Other people absolutely dread public speaking. But the skills that come with being an effective speaker can help you build your overall confidence in life, and they're skills that each person can learn. That doesn't mean it's easy. Katie and Tracy are sharing their experiences with public speaking and the fears and butterflies they get when they're going into a presentation.…

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94: Speaking out against sexual assault at work. A real woman's story. 51:16

3 years ago51:16