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Child Psychiatrist Dr. Zabina “Zee” Bhasin, MD, is a diversity and inclusion expert and entrepreneur and the founder of In Kidz, a lifestyle brand dedicated to creating connections through culture and championing unity amongst diversity. Kidz creates kid-focused products that help children learn about cultures while inspiring them to create a world that embraces diversity of all kinds.

Brittany Hennessy is the best-selling author of “INFLUENCER: Building Your Personal Brand In The Age Of Social Media” and a Co-Founder of CARBON AUGUST , a digital platform providing resources for influencers. She is the co-founder of Carbon August, an influencer education company that produces the Influencer Business Plan, the Influencer Launch Plan, and The Miner: Your weekly dose of OMG, LOL an...

Take it from me, running a digital marketing agency is not easy. Today, we're going to hear all about what it takes from Tom Cunha, CEO of Brigade Marketing , a super creative and highly energetic firm, which specializes in the entertainment industry. About Tom Cunha, CEO of Brigade Marketing Tom Cunha is CEO of Brigade, a digital-first, award-winning marketing, publicity and advertising firm spec...

What started out as a passion has turned into one of the leading jewelry companies now celebrating its 10th anniversary. I'm pleased to welcome to our show today Holly Daniels Christensen, founder and CEO of Dune Jewelry. About Holly Daniels Christensen The founder of Dune Jewelry left home at 15 years old, and never looked back taking a variety of jobs with stints as a zookeeper, pharmacy technic...

Our guest today, Emerald-Jane Hunter is a four time Emmy award winning television producer turned entrepreneur. She is now the ringleader and founder of myWHY Agency, an integrated marketing firm based out of Chicago. About Emerald-Jane Hunter As the Ringleader of myWHY Agency , Emerald-Jane Hunter is a force to be reckoned with. A four-time Emmy Award-winning Producer and a master of all things m...

I remember my days in corporate America and can say with conviction that nothing compares to the tactical training you receive in a large enterprise. Our guests today, Ilene Rosenthal, is an industry veteran who took her experience working at Young & Rubicam to carve out a niche consulting practice. Ilene now offers fractional CMO services through her agency, White Space Marketing. About Ilene Ros...

I first reached out to today's guests in 2011, when she was the brand manager working on the Skinnygirl Shapewear collection. I've been following her ever since. Ranu Coleman now spearheads marketing for Azazie, the leading bridal apparel retailer, and one of the fastest growing apparel merchants online. About Ranu Coleman Ranu Coleman is a seasoned marketing and communications leader with deep ex...

They say necessity is the mother of invention and today's guest is the perfect example. Shalini Shamtani is the founder of Open the Joy , which partners with Spread the Joy Foundation aims to brighten up the lives of kids who are hospitalized and fighting major pediatric illnesses. Although Shalini Samtani has a diverse background in law, real estate and interior design- her true passion lies in b...

Joining us today is Monica Klausner, co-founder of Veestro, the premier plant-based meal delivery services company. Born and raised in Costa Rica and now pioneer in both vegan and subscription-based spaces, we're thrilled to have Monica with us on the show today. In this episode learn about how this plant based business got its start as a brother and sister team and how growing up in Costa Rica sh...

If you're in need of a pick me up, today's guest will come to the rescue with his personality and product. Avi Markus is the president of BeOn Energy Gems . Dark chocolate energy supplements, packed with caffeine so you can skip those runs to Starbucks. Listen in to hear how Avi first got involved with the natural foods space and the other ventures he's been involved with. Avi shares his most chal...

The events business has been hit one of the hardest since the pandemic started. To shed some perspective on the industry and how it's changing, I invited Cheryl Gentry from Glow Global Events to join us. Cheryl Gentry is the Founder and CEO of Glow Global Events.  Named 2019 and 2018 Top People in Events by Bizbash, 2017 Top Influential Women in Meetings and 2017 Brava Award Winner Top Female CEO...

So much has happened since I saw today's guest at Toy Fair 2020 . I'm excited to have Rachel Griffin, founder of PlayWise Partners join us to share her industry insights and what it's like to start a business amidst a pandemic. We discuss here latest venture, Playwise Partners and her advice to people looking to branch out on their own.  Rachel tells us she got into the toy industry as a fluke whe...

I met today's guests back in 2013 at BlogHer and she is a pioneer in our space. I'm so pleased to welcome Issa Mas, award-winning writer, influencer, and homeschooling expert who will be sharing her insights on this topic, which I'm sure is top of mind for many parents right now.   From her start as a single mom blogger in New York City to winning a Blogher award, Issa is accomplished writer with...

In the world of online dating, Amy Canaday is a PR and marketing pioneer. I know from firsthand experience that Amy is a risk taker who always thinks outside the box.  This episode of Beyond the Boxx explores the rich history of Match.com, its portfolio of companies and it's love for influencer marketing. You'll also hear how love wins even during a pandemic and how Match.com and its users have em...

  If you' haven't heard of Miss Megan, she stepped onto the scene at the onset of the COVID pandemic and is now delighting and comforting thousands of children and parents around the world.   You can join Miss Megan's Kindergarten Camp by joining her Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/510772009639053/   Miss Megan is a former kindergarten teacher and current preschool assistant,...

Today's guest is a musical theater performer turned makeup artist, and now CEO of the clean and green cosmetic line, Erin's Faces. Erin is not only all hustle, she's all heart, and I'm delighted to have her join us.  We discuss how Erin went from being a makeup artist to the CEO of the cult beauty brand. I learned it wasn't without flaws. From packaging her products to learning the best way to fil...

Today's guest, Brock McLaughlin hails from Toronto, Canada. In his spare time, Brock is a social media influencer, but for full-time, he's a digital marketing manager at Spin Master, one of the leading toy manufacturers. First we dig into Brock's later ego as Brockstar Gaming and what lured him into social media. Then we discuss his role at Spin Master Toys. Brock does a lot of different things wi...

In a world that is increasingly digitized, data storage, backups, hard disk, cloud storage, devices have become terms and language of necessity. Our guest today, from Western Digital, is Heather Davis, who's going to share with us how influencer marketers not only need and use their products, but how Western Digital itself has embraced influencer marketing as part of their overall marketing proces...

We’re here today to talk about events and affiliate marketing, two topics where Shawn Collins, founder of Affiliate Summit is a pioneer and is here to share his insights. Shawn is Co-CEO of the  Affiliate Summit , the leading industry conference for affiliate marketing, which regularly sells out and features the biggest names in performance marketing. He is also the Co-Editor-in-Chief of FeedFront...

Shipt is a leading same-day delivery marketplace with personal shoppers who handpick and bring products you want right to your doorstep. We’re here today with Riley Cronin, Director of Influencer Marketing, who’s going to share some insights with us. Riley Cronin is a seasoned influencer marketing strategist who has built and managed Shipt’s aggressive influencer playbook to support rapid national...

In the world of publishing content is key, particularly when it is celebrity focused. Today we're going to get the inside scoop from Lindsey Benoit on what it's like to work as a deputy editor in entertainment and partnerships. Lindsey Benoit O'Connell is the Deputy Editor of Entertainment at Thrive Global and the creator of Happily Imperfect Mama — a lifestyle brand celebrating the amazingly-mess...

In the world of apparel and accessories, Sequential Brands is one of the largest scale licensing companies with an extensive portfolio of famous brands across multiple industries. And today's guest, Lauryn McLaughlin, seems to manage it all. On today's episode, your host Sherri Langburt goes on a deep dive going back to how Lauryn started as a digital assistant and what her journey was like in lan...

It seems no industry or business sector is immune from the growing impact of influencer marketing. Our guest today, Kevin Scholl of Red Roof Inn can share with us the how the hospitality industry has been influenced and how Red Roof has sought to incorporate influencer marketing into its current and future planning. Everyone has a story to tell, finding the right way to tell is the challenge. Dead...

On today's episode of Beyond the Boxx, Sherri Langburt is joined by two influencers whose respective journeys she's followed from the beginning. Their creativity, ambition and moxie are awe inspiring. Listen in as Diana Elizabeth and Alyssa Amorsso share their insights from the influencer perspective as we head into a new decade of influencer marketing. Diana Elizabeth Steffen is a former journali...

This week on Beyond the Boxx Sherri Langburt interview Kris Hing. Kris Hing is a Senior Marketing Associate at BARK, the makers of BarkBox. She and her dog Grady have worked for BARK, the world’s most dog-centric company, for four years. Kris helps BARK on its mission of making dogs as happy as they make their humans by managing strategic partnerships, collaborations, and experiences. Kris founded...