Talk Digital To Me Podcast

Mita Mallick is a two-time bestselling author and corporate changemaker on a mission to fix what's broken in today's workplaces. Drawing from decades of leadership experience in both marketing and HR, she helps organizations rethink what great leadership really looks like. In this episode, Mita and Nikki unpack the habits that create bad bosses, why toxic leadership often develops over time, and w...

Tameka Bazile has spent years helping brands grow while building a recognizable brand of her own. Through content, strategy, and community-building, she's become a trusted voice on career growth and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Tameka and Nikki discuss how professionals can build a personal brand within a corporate environment. They explore visibility, authenticity, and why creating a reputa...

Chris Koehler brings 25 years of experience across marketing, sales, and product, giving him a unique perspective on how organizations grow and adapt to change. In this episode, Chris and Nikki explore what happens when AI becomes part of the marketing team. They discuss how AI is reshaping roles, workflows, and team structures, as well as the new skills marketers need to stay relevant. They also...

Hailey Felt is a marketing and brand management professional with experience leading international projects across French and English markets. At MagicPost, a France-based SaaS company, she works across bilingual campaigns, influencer partnerships, and cross-channel content strategy. In this episode, Hailey and Nikki talk about how a French immersion program at age five sparked Hailey’s curiosity...

Sarah Whittle is the creative mind behind billions of views across brands like Crocs, Duolingo, Smosh, and more. After years in brand marketing, she recently left Duolingo to build her own creative empire as a director, producer, strategist, and creator. In this episode, Sarah and Nikki talk about navigating algorithm changes, bringing journalism instincts into social media, and why expertise is b...

What happens when the career you’ve built no longer fits the life you want? Brett Trainor spent 25 years in corporate before stepping into a new path. Today, he’s the founder of the Escapee Collective and host of The Corporate Escapee Podcast. In this episode, Brett and Nikki talk about leaving corporate, from layoffs to intentional change, and what it means to rebuild your life around what truly...

There’s no single version of who we are meant to be. In this episode, Nikki speak with Jenny Altman, Brand and Editorial Director and Founder of Midlife Mom, a collective storytelling platform for mothers. We talk about how careers evolve alongside life, and how motherhood often becomes the turning point for redefining identity, direction, and success. Learn more about Midlife Moms Socials Website

There’s a lot of noise in marketing, new platforms, new strategies, new rules every day. So how do you make it all work together? In this episode, Nikki talk with Kelly Byrd Marín, Head of Marketing, North America at the Project Management Institute, about navigating a multichannel world through integrated marketing. Kelly also shares how her non-linear career journey, and living across five count...

Kaitlin Morelli, founder of Verus Collective, has helped leaders and creators unlock their voices for over a decade, through ghostwriting, executive communications, and viral social content. She’s known for blending insight, humor, and relatability to reach millions across platforms. In this episode, Kaitlin and Nikki chat about a simple but powerful idea: content creation is really just documenti...

Data analytics might not sound like the recipe for viral content, unless you’re Bill Yost. A longtime Google and Netflix analytics pro turned chronic LinkedIn poster, Bill has built a following by mixing sharp industry insight with humor, relatability, and a little bit of chaos. In this episode, we talk about finding your creative lane, the unexpected pros and cons of going viral, building a commu...

When social media first appeared on the marketing scene, few saw it as a legitimate business driver. For Robyn Nissim, it wasn’t just a new channel; it was a blank canvas to create impact. In this episode, I sat down with Robyn, a LinkedIn Creator, content strategist, and fractional VP of Social, to talk about turning “just vibes” posting into measurable business results, scaling processes, buildi...

The digital space is saturated with short form video, algorithms, growth hacks, and a never-ending chase for more views. But beneath all the viral trends, there’s a much bigger question content creators need to be asking: Are you building an audience or a real community? In this episode, I’m joined by Daniel Kading: LinkedIn Top Voice, content creator, mental health advocate, and founder of his ow...

In today’s world of high-achieving professionals, many of us spend years tying our identities to job titles, companies, and external success. But what happens when you pause, whether by choice or circumstance, and take a step back? How do you redefine success on your own terms? In today’s episode, we’re exploring the power of professional pauses, the evolving seasons of career and motherhood, and...

We’ve all had those moments where we wonder, "Do I really belong here? Am I doing a good enough job?" Imposter syndrome is real, and it’s holding way too many high achievers back from getting promoted, stepping into leadership, and getting paid what they’re worth. Today, I’m joined by Rachel Lounds, an executive and career coach who has helped countless professionals silence their self-doubt, buil...

Influencer marketing isn’t just for fashion brands and TikTok dance trends anymore. It’s driving measurable impact in some of the most regulated, trust-heavy industries—including healthcare. In this episode of Talk Digital to Me, I’m joined by Keith Bendes, Chief Strategy Officer at Linqia, Forbes contributor on influencer marketing, and co-host of the Creator Economy Live podcast. With experience...

True industry disruption happens when brands challenge the status quo—but how do you truly disrupt a legacy industry? How do you build an authentic brand and scale in the face of challenges? To break it all down, I’m joined by Sara Ahmed-Holman, Chief Commercial Officer at Bobbie. If you’re unfamiliar with Bobbie, it’s the first mom-founded and led infant formula brand to enter the U.S. market in...

Marketing magic happens when data fuels creativity—but how do you strike the perfect balance? How do brands predict trends before they fade? And what’s the secret to crafting high-performing campaigns that actually convert? To break it all down, I’m joined by Scott Frost, a marketing powerhouse with 15+ years of experience across agencies, brands, and partners—including Adidas, Chubbies, and Solo...

The digital world is crowded. Brands are constantly competing for attention, credibility, and influence. But what if instead of renting space on someone else’s platform, you could own the conversation in your industry? Today, I’m joined by Melissa Rosenthal who is helping brands do just that through a platform helping brands become the number one news source in their space.  We are going to talk a...

Today, we’re diving into one of my favorite topics—social media. It’s where brands come alive, communities thrive, and, let’s be real, trends either take off or flop spectacularly. Joining me today is someone who knows this world inside and out: Lauren Freund, Social Media Manager at Canva. Lauren has a lot of experience in marketing and digital media, and she’s absolutely mastered the art of turn...

When it comes to Artificial Intelligence, innovation isn’t just about cutting-edge technology—it’s about creating meaningful, human-centered experiences that make a real impact. AI has the power to transform industries, simplify everyday tasks, and solve some of the most complex challenges of our time. But how do we balance innovation with ethics and practicality? In today’s episode, we’re explori...

What if AI could predict not just what customers want to buy, but how they make those decisions? Today, we're pulling back the curtain on the AI revolution that's transforming how brands connect with consumers—from the early adopters shaping trends ….to the skeptics who still prefer human interaction. Joining me is Michael Nevski, Director of Global Insights for Visa's Business Economics Insights...

In the world of healthcare marketing, creating content that connects with patients goes far beyond simply sharing information. It’s about building trust, meeting patients where they are, and crafting authentic stories that resonate. In today’s episode, we’re exploring how to prioritize content topics in healthcare—starting with what patients search for first and guiding them through every stage of...