Cake on Tuesday: The Leadership Blueprint

In this episode of Cake on Tuesday: The Leadership Blueprint, Elizabeth Bieniek interviews the President and CEO at Executive Help Now, Renee Hastings. Renee shares her journey from corporate executive assistant to entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of meaningful work, strong company culture, and value-driven hiring. She explores the challenges of entrepreneurship, the power of delegation,...

In this episode of Cake on Tuesday: The Leadership Blueprint, Elizabeth Bieniek interviews the Founder and CEO of Intentionally Inspirational, Jason Wright. Jason shares his philosophy of simplifying marketing by focusing on relationships, the importance of taking action over perfection, and fostering innovation within his team. He discusses lessons from his book, "The Backwards Route to Forw...

In this episode of Cake on Tuesday: The Leadership Blueprint, Elizabeth Bieniek interviews the CEO and President of Anago Cleaning Systems, Adam Povlitz. Adam shares his journey from the family business to leading innovation in the industry, emphasizing Anago’s unique three-tier franchise model and commitment to technology. He discusses building a culture of innovation, the importance of clear com...

In this episode of Cake on Tuesday: The Leadership Blueprint, Elizabeth Bieniek interviews the Founder of Wish Wear Accessories, Ashley Hamic. Ashley shares her journey from a high-tech career to creating accessible, fun clothing and accessories for children with disabilities, inspired by her experiences as a rare disease mom. She highlights the importance of innovation, community support, and cel...

In this episode of Cake on Tuesday: The Leadership Blueprint, Elizabeth Bieniek interviews the CEO of Fiscal Advocate, Jon Morris. Jon shares his journey from building and selling a major marketing agency to helping entrepreneurs with financial management. He discusses finding joy in everyday business tasks, building a positive company culture, and fostering innovation. Jon offers practical advice...

In this episode of Cake on Tuesday: The Leadership Blueprint, Elizabeth Bieniek interviews the President and Bilingual Telemarketing Trainer of Costa Rica's Call Center, Richard Blank. Richard shares his innovative approach to telemarketing, emphasizing authentic communication, phonetic microexpressions, and the power of workplace gamification. He discusses building a positive company culture thro...

In this episode of Cake on Tuesday: The Leadership Blueprint, Elizabeth Bieniek interviews Chris Botting. Chris discusses his extensive experience in technology leadership, product management, and business strategy. Chris shares insights on understanding customer needs, the value of a “strategic backlog,” and balancing long-term vision with short-term execution. They explore the importance of tran...

In this episode of Cake on Tuesday: The Leadership Blueprint, Elizabeth Bieniek interviews the Founder of Meema Stories, Stephen Quatrano. Stephen discusses his mission to combat social isolation among elders through storytelling and technology. Stephen shares insights from his experience as a CTO and multi-founder, discussing how meaningful media can spark conversations and connections between el...

In this episode of Cake on Tuesday: The Leadership Blueprint, Elizabeth Bieniek interviews the CPO of SumerSports, Jono Luk. Jono explores his career in technology, his work applying data analytics and AI to sports, and his insights on fostering innovation and resilient organizational culture. Jono discusses the importance of embracing failure, lifelong learning, and using technology to enhance hu...

In this episode of Cake on Tuesday: The Leadership Blueprint, Elizabeth Bieniek interviews the Founder of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug. Melissa shares her career journey, emphasizing her transition from a shy individual to a confident leader. She discusses the importance of authentic relationships, diversity of thought, and balancing professional and personal life. Melissa highlights her le...

In this episode of Cake on Tuesday: The Leadership Blueprint, Elizabeth Bieniek interviews the CEO of Amplifier, Macon Stokes. Macon discusses his leadership approach, emphasizing the importance of a positive company culture, truth-telling, and personal development. He shares insights on creating a cohesive work environment and the significance of honesty in business operations. Additionally, Maco...

In the inaugural episode of Cake on Tuesday: The Leadership Blueprint, Josh Elledge of UpMyInfluence interviews the creator and host of the show, Elizabeth Bieniek. Elizabeth shares that the podcast celebrates innovators who balance growth, grit, and play in their professional lives. She also emphasizes the importance of incorporating play into the workplace to foster creativity and innovation. El...