The Cred Podcast

In this episode of The Cred Podcast, host Mack McKelvey sits down with Andrea Sullivan, President of vYve, a leadership acceleration program within Vayner Media. Andrea dives into the challenges modern leaders face, from the impact of stress on decision-making to the importance of delegating decisions and balancing gut intuition with diverse perspectives. She also discusses the "Midlife Chrysalis"...

In this episode of The Cred Podcast, we're joined by Mickey Alam Khan, CEO of Luxury Roundtable, global luxury expert, brand builder, and turnaround specialist. Renowned for his ability to anticipate and capitalize on market shifts, Mickey has founded influential publications like Luxury Daily, Mobile Marketer, and American Marketer, and successfully navigated four business exits—making decision-m...

In this episode, we're joined by "Tech Humanist" Kate O'Neill, a global keynote speaker, author, and executive advisor renowned for her expertise in helping leaders navigate the future of technology, transformation, and human-centered innovation. With over 25 years of experience, Kate shares insights on how executives can make smarter decisions in the age of AI, balancing the immediate need for di...

In this episode of The Cred Podcast, host Mack McKelvey sits down with Gary Goldberg, Founder and President of SquadLocker, Inc., to explore the complexities of leadership, decision-making, and the powerful role of failure in success. Drawing from his early experiences observing his father build a successful textile business, Gary shares valuable insights that shaped his approach to leadership and...

Description: In this episode of The Cred Podcast, host Mack McKelvey chats about decision-making with Paul Hanges, CEO of JibJab, where the mission is to spread joy. Paul believes in empowering his team to make decisions by acting as the "bumper" in the bowling lane—guiding them while providing the context necessary for them to see the bigger picture. He explains, "I'm going to guide you to knock...

In this episode of The Cred Podcast, host Mack McKelvey sits down with Gina Bianchini, founder and CEO of Mighty Networks. With an impressive background in the tech world, Gina shares her distinctive approach to decision-making, underscoring the importance of self-care, taking bets, and building a culture that's safe to fail. At Mighty Networks, Gina and her team harness the OODA Loop Framework—ob...

In this episode of The Cred Podcast, Mack sits down with Jo Kinsella, Global President & COO of XR Extreme Reach, to explore her career journey—from backpacking in Bali to breaking into the fintech and adtech industries, and ultimately leading transformation at XR Extreme Reach. With a successful exit under her belt, Jo shares the lessons she's learned while leading teams through change, launching...

In this episode of The Cred Podcast, host Mack McKelvey chats with Yelitsa Jean-Charles, founder and CEO of Healthy Roots Dolls. Yelitsa shares the story of how a class project at Rhode Island School of Design turned into her mission to bring more diversity and representation to children's toys. What began in college with just $4,000 has evolved into a national brand, with Healthy Roots Dolls now...

In this episode of The Cred Podcast, host Mack McKelvey sits down with Marcy Quinn Samet, Founder and Chief Growth Architect of LBRBCOLLECTIVE, to discuss her unconventional career path to the C-suite, where she strategically moved horizontally across roles to master the inner workings of the agency business. Marcy shares insights on quick decision-making, the importance of mentors, and rebounding...

In this episode, we sit down with Ronnie Kwesi Coleman, the Co-Founder & CEO of Meaningful Gigs, to explore his remarkable journey from humble beginnings as a college dropout from Ghana to serial entrepreneurship. After successfully selling his startup for over $40M, Ronnie is now on a mission to create 100,000 skilled jobs for Africans through Meaningful Gigs. Ronnie shares insights on the inters...

 In this episode of The CRED Podcast, host Mack McKelvey sits down with Eric Litman, the founder and CEO of Aescape, to explore the fascinating journey of a tech visionary turned wellness innovator. Eric shares his story of building successful tech companies since the early '90s, culminating in his latest venture, Aescape. This revolutionary company leverages robotics and AI to deliver personalize...

Michael Walsh shares a deeply personal journey that led to the founding of Cariloop, a platform designed to support caregivers through every stage of their journey. From his own caregiving experience to working caregivers striving for balance, Michael highlights the importance of providing comprehensive support to caregivers. In addition to Cariloop's vital role in the workplace, Michael discusses...

Join us in this insightful episode as we delve into the leadership journey of Julie Bernard, Chief Marketing Officer at Lily AI. Julie shares her extensive experience in navigating the complexities of the B2B landscape, emphasizing the importance of empowering teams and driving impactful decisions. As a seasoned executive with a diverse background spanning various industries, Julie discusses how s...

Join host Mack McKelvey in an insightful episode of The Cred Podcast as she sits down and discusses the intricate world of decision-making with Stephen Bailey, the co-founder and CEO of ExecOnline. From Bailey's journey as a recovering lawyer turned entrepreneur, listeners gain valuable insights into the art and science of making pivotal business decisions. Bailey shares his ethos around decision-...

Join host Mack McKelvey in an insightful conversation with Louis Gump, President, Cambian Solutions, Author of The Insider Innovator and a seasoned professional in the media and mobile industries, as they delve into the intricacies of decision-making. From Louis' extensive career journey spanning The Weather Channel to CNN and beyond, they explore the evolution of mobile technology and its impact...

Join us for a thought-provoking journey into the realm of decision-making with Laurel Rossi, Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Infillion. In this episode of The Cred Podcast, Laurel recounts her extraordinary career journey, providing valuable perspectives on the strategic choices that shape both personal and professional paths. From her early days as a brand manager to her fora...

In this episode of The Cred Podcast host Mack McKelvey sits down with Vernon Irvin, EVP & Chief Revenue Officer at G-P/Globalization Partners, a seasoned leader, and an expert in decision-making. Together, they dive deep into the intricate world of leadership choices and the art of taking decisive action. Drawing from his wealth of experience, Vernon Irvin shares invaluable insights into the thoug...

In the latest episode of the Cred Podcast, host Mack McKelvey engages in a captivating conversation with Michael Avon, General Partner at ABS Capital.  Gain valuable insights into the world of tech investments as Michael shares the pivotal decisions that shaped his career, from founding companies to successful IPOs. Explore the nuances of decision-making in Silicon Valley, where analytical reasoni...

In this episode of the Cred Podcast, Mack McKelvey sits down with Charlie Thomas, the CEO of Deepwatch, to discuss the dynamic world of cybersecurity. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by businesses in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats and the importance of cyber resilience.  The conversation also explores decision-making philosophy, collaboration, and the imp...

 In this powerful episode of The Cred Podcast we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Gutnik, Global Chief Strategy Officer at Billups. Dr. Gutnik shares her incredible journey from Yahoo! to becoming a distinguished academician, earning her doctorate while shaping the future of out of home advertising. Discover the synergy between academia and industry, as Dr. Gutnik discusses her pivotal role at Billups,...

After undergoing a career shift in his forties, Adrion Porter decided to take a step back and evaluate what purpose-driven work meant to him. For Adrion, that entailed helping people find magic in the middle of their careers, lives, and transitions, rather than staying stuck in feelings of stress and stagnation.  During this episode, Adrion joined host Mack McKelvey to share his journey to startin...

On this week's episode, The Ricciardi Group (RG) Founder and CEO Marisa Ricciardi discussed her varied approach to decision-making with host Mack McKelvey. Ricciardi shared her career journey from working as a trader to working in-house in a hybrid finance-marketing capacity to eventually launching her own agency, RG, nearly 10 years ago. During the conversation, Ricciardi dove into why leaders sh...

Since entering the startup space in 2007, Shereen Shermak has had a successful career. A serial entrepreneur, she has been the CEO and co-founder of several companies. With personal stakes in nearly 80 early-stage companies, Shereen has been an avid investor in the Boston startup scene. During this episode of "The Cred Podcast" host Mack McKelvey and Shereen dove into the importance of paying it f...

Think of the leaders whom you most admire. In many cases, these professionals didn't follow a linear path to get from point A to point B, and that windy career path has helped them become successful. This certainly holds true for this week's podcast guest, Keith Hernandez, VP of Tech Sales, Future, and Host, "The Changeup Podcast." After graduating with a creative writing degree, Keith had no idea...

As a young female in her mid-20s, Catherine Tabor found it nearly impossible to secure VC funding for her promising business selling promotional platforms to enterprises. Nicknamed "The Judge" by her family for her determination and decisiveness, Catherine didn't let these "nos" deter her;  she took a step back, realized she needed to find another way to get capital, and decided to bootstrap her b...