Here’s wishing you a season full of Career Breakthrough Inspiration!
Take time this holiday season to fuel your next career breakthrough. I’ve curated three powerful episodes of the Lead With Your Brand! Podcast to inspire reflection, growth, and fresh momentum as you wrap up the year. Click below to listen.
Emily Chang, CEO West, VML and Best Selling Author
In this episode, I reflect on Los Angeles’ challenging start to the year and the resilient human spirit shining throughout the city. As we steped into 2025, I kicked off a new series diving into the Five Steps to Lead With Your Brand, starting with Step 1: Define Your Audience. I share why trying to serve everyone weakens your brand and how identifying your true tribe creates impact. I’m also joined by Emily Chang, whose remarkable career—from P&G to Apple China, Starbucks China, and CEO West at VML—offers powerful leadership insights.
Iva Chen, CEO, IOC Design and Consulting
Remember, no one cares more about your career than you do—so it’s time to become the Chief Marketing Officer of your own professional brand. With performance reviews happening, remember that self-assessments and conversations are powerful tools to show your value, not a last-minute tasks. I share how to market your accomplishments, use brand-aligned language, and reflect on growth with intention. I’m also joined by Iva Chen, whose inspiring journey—from SFO cashier to Panda Express owner—brings the Coffee or Starbucks? philosophy to life.
Georgia Fort, Founder of BLCK Press & President of the Center for Broadcast Journalism
In one of our final shows of the year, I invite you to see personal branding through an unexpected lens: holiday décor. I share why nothing meaningful is accidental and how every choice you make—your presence, energy, and visibility—signals your values as a leader. I challenge you to design your career intentionally, not drift on autopilot. I’m joined by Georgia Fort, founder of Black Press and president of the Center for Broadcast Journalism, whose journey in independent media is a powerful masterclass in aligning brand, mission, and impact during disruption.