The Reset Podcast

Kicking off the New Year & Season 3, with a great conversation with trans activist & entrepreneur, Mahogany Phillips. She helped changed the law so that trans people could get facial feminization surgery, covered by Medicaid - because it's a matter of life and death. She shares her journey from Ohio to modeling in South Africa. We talk safety, natural hair, mental health and spiritual freedom. She...

On this episode we talk with #WOI Winner, Dr. Taraneh Shirazian, who is a licensed OB/GYN at NYU Langone, founder of Mommy Matters, a series of products that help expectant moms & new moms, with the issues no one talks about & the founder of the non-profit, Saving Mothers, that helps pregnant women around the world & locally, deliver their babies safely. We talk fibroids, doulas, freezing your egg...

On this episode, we have a great conversation with Anne Devereux-Mills, founder of Parlay House & serial entrepreneur. We talk about her journey from advertising executive to Parlay House, where she creates incredible communities of women across the country. We chat about the importance of safe spaces for men & women to be vulnerable and honest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

This week's episode we have an awesome conversation with Kim Jenkins, Lecturer at Parsons, New School of Design & starting in January Associate Professor at Ryerson University. Kim is most notably known for being hired this year by Gucci for helping them address cultural awareness and sensitivity. We talk about the moment of reckoning for fashion brands to be aware and adapt to this new world of #...

On this episode, we talk with Diana Benjamin, founder of New Genesis Pathfinder. She spent years working for the city, helping companies get their women & minority owned statuses, so they can unlock projects that are available in the city & state of NY. Now, she's started a fantastic firm to help even more people who need help navigating these way too complicated process for certification. Reach o...

This week's episode is unique as I chat with Abbas Adil Riza, who's the spokesperson for the opposition party in Maldives. When we think of Maldives, we think of the beautiful beaches and those amazing villas in the ocean. Yet, it's also an Islamic democracy and there are protests happening to preserve that democracy. It's a fascinating conversation that has interesting parallels we can all learn...

This week's episode we have a fantastic conversation with Saidah Blount, Senior Manager, Global Brand at Sonos. We talk all things music, pop culture, skin care and more. She has an incredible story and a unique path to getting to her incredible success. It's a jumbo episode because we just had so much fun chatting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New episode is UP! We sit down with Judy Jackson, Global Head of Culture at WPP. Judy has a remarkable story and how she navigated the agency world, with a core mission to help people find their way. We talk diversity, inclusion, and the importance of just listening to people in business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New episode is UP! We have a great conversation with agency veteran David Eastman, CEO at BSSP. We talk about how we went from an aspiring actor to an agency CEO. David talks about the importance of finding what you're good at instead of finding your passion. We also talk about East coast v. West agency life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode features, Val DiFebo, CEO of Deutsch NY. We talk about her incredible journey and career at Deustch. She talks about how she brought mindfulness and fitness classes into the office, well before it became trendy. We talk about brands who don't take themselves too seriously and instead use humor to connect like the Popeyes, Chi-fil-a sandwich wars. Learn more about your ad choice...

This week's episode we have a great conversation with entrepreneur & author, Nadia Stanley. We talk about her quick and powerful book, I Know Why You're Single, Sis. We talk about trying to balance the busy world of entrepreneurship, along with finding someone to walk that crazy road with you. Buy her book here:https://www.iknowwhybooks.com/product-page/i-know-why-you-re-single-sis-1 Learn more ab...

This week's episode features Terry Young, founder * CEO of the innovative agency/consultancy, Sparks & Honey. We talk about their unique and innovative approach to tracking trends, their culture briefings, which have become an industry staple. Catch Sparks & honey live stream on Tuesdays/Thursdays: https://www.facebook.com/sparksandhoney/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

This week's episode, we have an awesome conversation, with Julie Potash Slavin, aka DJ Hesta Prynn. We talk about how she got her start, being a female DJ and how she's carved out an incredible niche as a music curation strategists, for some of the leading brands in the world. We also talk about the importance of meditation and finding some type of balance. Check out some of her awesome playlists...

This week's episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Cary Lawrence, Co-Founder/GM at SocialCode. We talk data, APIs, privacy on social media, as well as building a company, pivoting and staying power in an ever changing market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is a fantastic conversation, with Justin Thomas-Copeland, CEO of Rapp New York. Justin has an incredible story, from growing up in England to becoming is a global business transformation leader. He's the man you call when your agency needs to be turned around. He's done it everywhere from Russia to Belgium to NYC. He also has an impeccable shoe game. Learn more about your ad ch...

On this week's episode, we have a great conversation, with Andy Nathan, CEO of the Fortnight Collective. We chat about hacking the old agency process and how they built this unique process of a brand marketing accelerator. They do this awesome sprint, called AdHack, where they do the whole the strategic and creative development process, in two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

This week's episode, we have a great conversation with Gary J. Nix, of the The BRANDarchist. We talk about the Popeyes chicken sandwich, how Black Twitter blew it up and what that really means for brands and monetizing their intersection with culture. Follow Gary:@Mr_McFly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode features, Andrew O'Dell, CEO of the agency Pereira & O'Dell. We talk building an agency from the ground up, hiring & building a team and creating a unique work environment that inspires the best creativity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Stacis Graham, founder of Colour Balance Images, an incredible photography platform that employs photographers from all over Africa and beyond. We talk about what it means to have images photographed by the locals and providing jobs. We also talk about the misconceptions around Africa, female founders and how she hopes to help change those perceptions.http...

On this week's episode, we have a great conversation with Erik Herskind, CEO of GoDo Discovery. We talk about how his company guides brands to find their vulnerabilities and discover their truth. We also discuss the trend of the giant consulting companies are acquiring agencies, and how that is actually creating strategic opportunities, for companies like GoDo. And since he's from Texas, we also h...

This week's episode, we have a great conversation with serial entrepreneur and author Darrah Brustein. We talk the power of saying no, using connections to help design the life you want and how mindfulness is so helpful to entrepreneurs. We also talk her series that she launched with Deepak Chopra and how that happens because you have to be open to the right opportunities when they come your way....

This week's episode, we have a great conversation about the changing world of marketing and advertising, with Tim Smith, President of the agency, Chemistry. We talk about how he has seen the industry drastically change in some ways since the 90s, but how it still comes down to creativity, no matter what new tech you use. We also talk about what it's like to successfully grow by merger and acquisit...

This week, we have an awesome conversation with the founder of Politiscope, Walter Powell. We talk how we went from a top NFL receiver with the NY Jets to founding a tech company, that seeks the average user to understand what congressional bills actually mean. About PolitiscopePolitiscope exists to instill confidence in voters by educating them with factual, reliable, and easy-to-understand polit...

This week, we talk with innovative co-founder & CEO of TLGG, Christoph Bornschein. Christoph was basically born innovating and building companies. It's a fascinating conversation where he shares, how he has been at the forefront of gaming, working with leading brands like Mercedes, BMW & more, by thinking about what's the next place, companies should go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

This week's episode, we talk with, Jen DaSilva, President of the agency, Berlin Cameron. We talk her career at the agency where she's been nearly 20 years and also the creation of LLShe, a new division to help female founded brands actually scale. We also talk about her unique skill of connecting people, hint, it harkens back to a game we all used to play when we were kids.https://www.llshe.com/ L...