Rising - Conversations with Leaders On Their Way Up

Brian Myers is the Founder and CEO of CURVEJUMPER Growth Accelerator, where he works with companies from Fortune 5 to startups to drive high-growth strategy and execution. With over 25 years of experience across Accenture, Prophet, and SC Johnson, he brings a unique blend of brand, innovation, and operational expertise. In this episode, Brian shares his journey from a “regular kid” in Texas to glo...

Andrea Sullivan is the CEO of vYve by Vayner, a leadership and business acceleration venture within VaynerX that helps high-performing entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs unlock their next level of growth. Drawing on her experience as a former CMO of VaynerX and Interbrand, a professor at the School of Visual Arts, and a longtime advisor to Fortune 500 leaders, she blends heart, strategy, and human tr...

Breaking into the professional world isn’t easy especially in today’s job market. For Ada Stout, a summer marketing intern at Prophet the path from campus to industry has been shaped by persistence, curiosity, and a willingness to learn by doing. In this episode, Ada shares the realities of the internship search, the lessons she’s gained through hands-on experience, and why mentorship matters more...

Jodi Cary is the Director of Brand and Creative at Corewell Health, where she leads with empathy, clarity, and a strong creative vision. After stepping away from the workforce for over a decade to focus on motherhood, Jodi reemerged with a fresh perspective shaped by consulting, strategy, and deep curiosity. In this episode, Jodi joins us to talk about reemergence, how to navigate major career shi...

Greg P. Liccardi is the Vice President of Sponsorships and Partner Programs at the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), where he connects leading brands with innovative marketing solutions. Known for his collaborative spirit, he helps brands drive engagement across the full marketing funnel as well as in his latest book, The Holy Grail of Marketing. Greg also teaches Integrated Marketing Com...

Kenny Smithnanic is an experienced marketing leader with a strong background in driving growth through digital strategy, content marketing, and customer engagement. Currently serving as a key figure at Mint Mobile, Kenny has led successful initiatives that enhance brand presence and deliver measurable results. With previous roles emphasizing data-driven marketing and creative storytelling, Kenny b...

Omar is the Founder and Principal Analyst of Benchmarker, where he has spent the last decade publishing research and advising companies on marketing excellence. Previously, he was the head of research at Altimeter, a Prophet Company, and an Associate Partner at Prophet, advising Fortune 500 companies on improving their marketing and content strategies. He is also the co-author of the best-selling...

Tom Berry is CMO at the CFA Institute where he leads a global team responsible for brand strategy, new learner acquisition, and engagement with over 200,000 members across the world. Prior to CFA Institute, Tom was Global Product Director at the Red Flag Group and previously worked in marketing at Euromoney Institutional Investor. In this episode of Rising, Tom speaks with our hosts about his dyna...

Andrea Derby is Vice President of Digital Marketing at UPS. Beginning her career in the Ogilvy Associates program in New York City, she gained valuable experience in various agency functions including strategy, account management, and production. Andrea discusses her transitions between prominent agencies like Ogilvy and BBDO, delving into her roles in customer insights, one-to-one marketing, and...

Bob Sherwin has 20 years of operating experience as a Strategist, Chief Marketing Officer, Retail Executive, and Advisor. He’s a board member at Articore (parent company of RedBubble and TeePublic) and an independent advisor to public and private companies on a range of strategic, marketing, and organizational topics, such as creating innovative and data-driven cultures. His most recent full-time...

John Gaines is the VP of Marketing at Cohere Health and has over 20 years of diverse, go-to-market leadership experience across health plans, health systems, physician organizations and healthcare IT vendors. Prior to joining Cohere, John led efforts to help grow the health plan UM businesses at McKesson/Change Healthcare, Cognizant Trizetto and InformedDNA. John holds a B.A. in Economics from Cor...

Jeffrey L. Bowman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Reframe , where he has pioneered a change operating system with software that helps people leaders build the most culturally inclusive employee and customer experiences at scale. Bowman is also a two-time award-winning published author. Before Reframe, Jeffrey was senior partner and managing director at Ogilvy & Mather in New York City, where he c...

Diego Norris is currently Chief Marketing Officer at Gimme Seaweed. He has over 20 years of experience in CPG marketing, working at food companies like General Mills, Nestle, Red Bull, and Campbells. Diego also spent several years in consulting, first at Deloitte where he started his career, and later at Prophet. Diego grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to the U.S. on his own at the age...

Dave Edwards is currently EVP of Growth at R3, a global marketing consultancy. Our hosts, Mat Zucker and Josh Boaz, learn about Dave's career starting at Milton Samuels Advertising to 14 years at powerhouse R/GA and ultimately at R3. They also talk about his alter ego "Weather Edwards" which he explains as a goofball bit that weaved its way into his career. Dave has lots to share abo...

Bradley Werner is currently Senior Director of Global Content Strategy, Innovation & Experience at CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services brand. Bradley’s career is varied across digital media with internships in entertainment, an early career at start-ups in digital video and branded content, a slew of roles at publishers including running video at the NY Post and being a m...

Today on Rising, we're joined by Stephen Cassell, Chief Marketing and Brand Officer at Point32Health. Point32Health is a nonprofit health care provider that is the combination of Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, two of New England’s most iconic companies serving the market for over 90 years. Stephen has a 20+ year career in marketing. Prior to Point32, Stephen held strategic...

Today on Rising, we're joined by Jesse Purewal. Jesse is VP Corporate Marketing and Brand at PageDuty and was previously the Global Head of Brand at Qualtrics , where he and his team were defining the category of Experience Management and building a brand around Improving the Human Experience. He also hosted the Breakthrough Builders podcast , a Qualtrics-sponsored show that invites people wit...

Today on Rising, we are joined by Abby Reiner, the Director of Global Brand Reputation and Community Impact at Johnson & Johnson Vision. In this role, Abby is responsible for global business development, brand communication, social media strategy, and much more. Please enjoy this wonderful conversation that dives into brand management, career pivots, and embracing opportunity. Hosted by Josh B...

Today on Rising, we are joined by Don Mathis, the Senior Vice President of Strategic Development & Growth at Comcast NBCUniversal, among many other things. In this role, Don focuses on establishing, acquiring, and/or investing in new ventures that broaden Comcast NBCUniversal’s offerings, accessing new & emerging markets, capitalizing on disruptive technologies, and facilitating enterprise...

Adrienne Fasano is the former CMO at Cushman & Wakefield and current CEO of Scoperta Wines, a platform which connects small to mid-size wineries to consumers through a digital marketplace. Tune in as she discusses how raising the bar for herself impacted the trajectory of her career. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music b...

Greg Besner is both the founder of three successful companies and a teacher. Tune in to hear more about his 22-year-long career as an entrepreneur and his role as an Adjunct Professor at New York University. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a...

Nicohle Schluender is Head of Marketing at Pinpoint Predictive Inc. Tune in to hear her professional story and how her career experiences have shaped her outlook on marketing. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show.

Kristin DiCunzolo is the VP of Marketing and Direct at Wacoal America. Tune in as she shares her experience bringing major heritage brands into the new era of digital marketing and the importance of internal networking. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to n...

Shelly Huang is VP of Marketing at Triplemint. Join us as Shelly takes us through career moves that helped her become a more well-rounded marketer as well as the trifecta of criteria she seeks in a "dream job." Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss...

Jane Barandes Pollack is a Career Coach at 4T Coaching. After 25+ years as a marketing leader managing multi-generational teams, Jane decided to pursue her passion and became a career coach. We dive into what led her to take this leap of faith as well as her take on burnout, leaving your comfort zone, and embarking on a journey towards career fulfillment. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising...