Anyone else tired of ageism in media and marketing? In this episode, experience the powerful perspective of influencer/yogi/CEO Lorraine Ladish, who has a unique message on how we can change the narrative & create a more inclusive society for all ages.

Why in the Wordle do we need more diversity and representation in puzzle games? Wordle editor and New York Times puzzle editor Tracy Bennett helps us understand the important connections between influence and puzzles — and how makers can provide a more engaging and meaningful experience for players.

What can an award-winning youth development nonprofit from the South Bronx teach us about influence? Rocking the Boat’s founder Adam Green shares his unique strategies for engaging and empowering young people through experiential learning, community building, and collaboration.

In the United States, 40% of businesses are owned by women — but ad agency ownership by women is just 0.5%!? In this episode, we dig into uncovering major industry equity gaps with Christy Hiler, agency owner and co-founder of Own It, a research-driven community working to see more women step into the position of ownership.

Want to hear about a modern method for successfully building authentic brand narratives — that’s actually been around for tens of thousands of years? Author Patrick Hanlon shares insider tips from his iconic book Primal Branding, which has become required reading at YouTube.

Ever wondered what an influencer talent manager does, or what it’s like for brands to work with them? Johanna B. Voss represents multicultural female talent in the influencer space, and shares her insider scoop on best-practice approaches — and how to deal with the inevitable bad apples out there.

Disruption of the status quo and unprecedented levels of stress have led to teams on the brink of burnout: what’s the solution? Behavioral scientist and University of Michigan professor Dr. Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks shares his unique advice for using emotional intelligence and engagement to create more rewarding and effective work environments.

Student athletes are transforming the influencer marketing space, but how can brands put their best foot forward with NIL deals? Sports marketing expert and NOCAP CEO Nicholas Lord shares his tips for high-engagement student athlete name, image, and likeness (NIL) strategies in 2023.

How can today’s brands authentically celebrate target consumer cultures — without the cringe-inducing appropriation we see way too often?

What happens if today’s brands stop thinking of influencer marketing, and focus on *influence* marketing instead?