LEAVE YOUR MARK: Freshly Brewed Career Advice with Aliza Licht
Aliza Licht
How do you build your personal brand and succeed in your career? Award-winning marketer and personal branding expert Aliza Licht has the answer. Join her solo episodes or conversations with dynamic guests every Wednesday on Leave Your Mark. Whether it's professional advice, brand strategy, or newsworthy workplace trends, Leave Your Mark delivers insider perspectives while they're hot. As the bestselling author of Leave Your Mark and her latest book ON BRAND, Aliza provides essential insights and motivation for succeeding in today's working world where the lines are blurred between what's personal and professional, and the most important thing you can have is a strong sense of self.
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Jul 5, 2020 • 56min
Marigo Mihalos on How to Be a Talent Whisperer, Why Your Life Mantra Should Be, "Why Not?" and How to Create Meaningful Work Relationships
Marigo Mihalos is the senior director of talent relations for SiriusXM Radio, booking film and television stars for all talk and entertainment channels. Some of her biggest bookings include: Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lopez, and Ryan Gosling. In this episode, you will learn her pitching tactics, how she masters her Rolodex, makes talent happy, and doesn't take no for an answer. Marigo's traditional Greek values have shaped who she is and where she's going. Learn why her passion and secret to success is creating lasting relationships and making other people's dreams come true.
Jun 28, 2020 • 47min
Joey Gonzalez on Going From Barry's Client to CEO, His Lifelong Mission of Diversity & Inclusion, and Why You-Versus-You is the Only Competition You Need
Joey Gonzalez, CEO of Barry's, shares his journey from child actor to fitness CEO. Topics include diversity, inclusion, transitioning to online workouts during the pandemic, the unique and inclusive experience of Barry's fitness program, and the importance of building an inclusive organization.
Jun 21, 2020 • 1h 6min
Jamie Gutfreund on the Future of Marketing, Why Non-Linear Thinking is a Superpower, and Being Tenacious Even When You're Uncomfortable
Jamie Gutfreund is a unicorn marketer, renowned futurist, and trend spotter. She thrives in uncharted territories, keeping companies ahead of the curve by anticipating cultural shifts and integrating them with emerging technologies. She's also a recognized expert on Millennial and Gen Z consumers. With experience at Hasbro, Wunderman, CAA, and Microsoft, Jamie has paved new roads in every role she's held. In this episode, you will learn what it means to be a true catalyst, why she calls herself an "Idea Agent," and what happens when you step out of the workforce to raise kids.
Jun 14, 2020 • 43min
James Aguiar on Why Failure is Success, What Your Personal Style Says About You, and If You Don't Have Something, Make it
James Aguiar, a tastemaker with 25 years of experience, shares life lessons and career advice. They discuss creating opportunities, staying motivated, the importance of personal style in the fashion industry, and the power of mentorship. They also reminisce about the heyday of fashion and share stories of outrageous photo shoots. James emphasizes the desire to leave a mark through inspiring work.
May 31, 2020 • 54min
How to Negotiate Anything with Alexandra Carter, World-renowned Negotiation Trainer for the United Nations and Best-Selling Author of ASK FOR MORE
Do you know how to ask for more? Well, meet Alexandra Carter, best-selling Author of ASK FOR MORE: Ten Questions to Negotiate Anything. Alexandra is the Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School and a world-renowned negotiation trainer for the United Nations. Her new book is #3 on WSJ's Best-Seller list. In this episode, you will learn the art of negotiation, the difference between mirror and window questions, and how learning to negotiate effectively will unlock all your future opportunities. This episode is essential learning no matter what stage of your career you are in!
May 24, 2020 • 48min
Karissa Bodnar on Building Thrive Causemetics With True Purpose, Not Waiting For Acceptance, and How to Make Your Customers Your Greatest Influencers
Karissa Bodnar is the Founder & CEO of Thrive Causemetics. At 25 years old, Karissa set out to create a brand that is bigger than beauty. Now 30, Karissa has built a company with philanthropy at its core. Thrive Causemetics has donated over $100 million in funds and products to women's charities in its five years of existence. In this episode, you will learn how Karissa gave up on being accepted by beauty industry standards and didn't quit even after two years of zero sales, the reason she hired a full-time therapist for her 70 employee team, and how she pushed through her fears.
May 17, 2020 • 44min
Simone Oliver on Disrupting the Status Quo, Seizing White Space Opportunity, and How to Make Your Idea a Reality
Simone Oliver is the Global Editor-in-Chief of Refinery29. She's an adjunct professor at S.I. Newhouse and was previously the Strategic Partner Development Manager for Global Media Partnerships at Facebook and Instagram, and the Growth Strategy Editor at The New York Times, a company she worked at for 12 years. Simone has disrupted the status quo within corporate structures throughout her career. In this episode, you will learn about how she single-handedly seized white space opportunities, why working cross-functionally is a superpower, and the reason listening to your audience is more critical than data alone.
May 10, 2020 • 49min
Lauren McGoodwin Spills the Secrets of Job Hunting During a Recession, How to Make Your Side Hustle Real, and Resisting the Career Trap of Compare and Despair
Lauren McGoodwin, Founder and CEO of Career Contessa and author of the book, Power Moves, shares tips for job searching during a recession, how to transition to entrepreneurship, and navigating challenges in the workplace. She discusses optimizing LinkedIn profiles, networking, crafting a powerful elevator pitch, and addressing women-to-women dynamics. Learn how to make your power move right now.
May 3, 2020 • 39min
Karla Welch on Styling Hollywood's A-list, Why She Cares More About Healthcare Than Couture, and the Importance of Being Loud and Proud
Karla Welch was named one of Hollywood Reporter's Top 10 Stylists of the Decade. As the founder and owner of x karla, and the founder of the premium styling app Wishi, Karla is one of the most visionary and loudest voices in Fashion, especially on issues that matter- using her platform to shine a light on social injustice. In this episode, you'll learn the secrets behind the red carpet, how to bring yourself to the next level, why you shouldn't downplay your success, and how to hold onto hope.
Apr 26, 2020 • 39min
Cate Luzio on Betting on Yourself, Learning How to "Walk it Off" and Getting Comfortable With the Uncomfortable
After a two-decade successful career in finance, Cate Luzio decided to bet on herself and become an entrepreneur. As the Founder and CEO of Luminary, she self-funded a collaboration hub for women who are passionate about professional development and expanding their networks. In this episode, you'll hear how Cate mastered the "boys club" of finance, created her own "whisper networks" and wrote the business plan for Luminary in a week. You'll also learn the importance of socializing your ideas, how to develop a thick skin, and why you shouldn't apologize for being the boss.
