
Healthy Brand with Howie Chan
My name is Howie Chan, and my purpose is to build the healthiest brands on the planet using the power of strategy. This is the only podcast that is at the intersection of Branding and Health. This is where I interview interesting and inspiring people who have something important to teach us. Take the lessons, insights, and tools to accelerate your brands and your brand-building career.
Latest episodes

Sep 17, 2024 • 1h
Ep. 34 How to Bring AI Into Your Healthcare Company & Change Marketing/ Comms Forever
Adrianna Hosford is the CMO for Artera, a digital health company. In this episode, she discusses her career journey and the importance of communication in connecting with others. She explains how she implemented AI tools, specifically Gen AI in her role at Artera to enhance content creation and streamline processes. She also discusses the evolving nature of word-of-mouth marketing and the role of community in building brand loyalty. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Overview01:29 The Power of Communications and Marketing03:39 The Role of Advanced Word of Mouth12:20 Enhancing Content Creation with AI20:03 The Importance of Governance and Ethics in AI35:18 Streamlining Content Creation with AI Tools37:55 The Human Element in Decision-Making41:59 The Evolution of Word-of-Mouth Marketing44:30 Modern Word of Mouth and the Importance of Human Testimonials48:20 Building Community and Leveraging Existing Communities52:45 The Challenges of Virtual Communication and the Need for Human Connection53:26 Learning from Mistakes and Battling the Inner Critic57:35 Maintaining Client Relationships through Rigorous Proofing and Checking01:01:25 Everyone is Learning and Figuring It Out01:04:22 The Essence of a Brand and the Need for AdaptationConnect with Adrianna on LinkedIn.How I can Help You Join 80,000+ receiving weekly lessons over email & social to on a journey to live a legendary life. Subscribe to Legend Letters Download free brand strategy guides 1:1 Personal brand coaching

Jul 15, 2024 • 59min
EP. 33 Turning the Tables: Howie Chan in the Hot Seat on Brand and Branding
In this episode, Oliver Aust, a master communicator from Berlin hosts a chat with me in the hot seat.I talk about my favorite topic: BRAND.Enjoy!How I can Help You Join 80,000+ receiving weekly lessons over email & social to on a journey to live a legendary life. Subscribe to Legend Letters Download free brand strategy guides 1:1 Personal brand coaching

Mar 8, 2024 • 1h
EP. 32 The Secrets of a Master Communicator: How to Speak and Persuade Like a CEO with Oliver Aust
Oliver Aust is the founder and CEO of EO Ipso Communications. He is also a well published author, having written a number of books about communications: Unignorable, Message Machine and How to Speak Like a CEO. Oliver is based in Berlin, Germany.Learn more about Oliver· LinkedIn· EO IPSO Communications· WebsiteBooks· MessageMachine· Unignorable· Speak like a CEOTopics· The three myths of communications · Oliver’s journey: from corporate to entrepreneurship· The lure of the “Spin Doctors”· The 5 pillars of great communications · Connecting personal stories to a company’s mission· The world of EasyJet· Crisis communications · The role of the brand in cultural issues· The one insight in life· What is a healthy brand Connect with HowieLinkedIn How I can Help You Join 80,000+ receiving weekly lessons over email & social to on a journey to live a legendary life. Subscribe to Legend Letters Download free brand strategy guides 1:1 Personal brand coaching

Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 16min
EP. 31 From Stockbroker to Brand Master: The Journey of a Brand Strategist with Stephen Houraghan
Stephen Houraghan is the founder of Brand Master Academy and host of the Brand Master podcast. He started his journey as a stockbroker and now trains creatives on brand strategy.Learn more about Stephen:Brand Master AcademyInstagramLinkedInYouTubeLessons:Transition to design and journeyOrganic growth in brand strategyNavigating career transitionsEmbracing change in the marketValue of education in strategyBuilding an audience through contentPersonal connections for brand expansionPodcasting and industry trendsA devastating client storyConnect with Howie:LinkedIn How I can Help You Join 80,000+ receiving weekly lessons over email & social to on a journey to live a legendary life. Subscribe to Legend Letters Download free brand strategy guides 1:1 Personal brand coaching

Jan 6, 2024 • 1h 25min
EP. 30 A Designer & a Strategist Walks Into a Studio: Brand Confessions, Stories & Truths with Jacob Cass & Matt Davies
Jacob Cass is the founder of JUST Creative and the co-host of the JUST Branding podcast. He is a prolific strategic brand identity designer, working with notable brands like the city of San Francisco, Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee and Nintendo. Jacob is based in Sydney, Australia.Matt Davies is a brand and culture consultant and advisor to CEOs and leaders. He is the other co-host of the JUST Branding podcast. Matt is a certified brand specialist & strategist as well as an award winning executive advisor in the UK.Learn more about Jacob· LinkedIn· WebsiteLearn more about Matt· LinkedIn· WebsiteLessons· Taking a chance on brand strategy· From “enemies” to co-hosts· Learnings from the JUST Branding podcast· Evolving trends in branding· Blowing your own trumpet· What it takes to build a strong brand· Differentiation vs. distinctiveness· The debate on purpose driven branding· The importance of genuine relationships· Designing your work around an ideal life· The power of collaboration· A real confession about workshops· The opportunity in Healthcare brands Episode website URL:https://www.healthybrandconsulting.com/podcast/jacobandmatt-ep30 Connect with Howie: LinkedIn How I can Help You Join 80,000+ receiving weekly lessons over email & social to on a journey to live a legendary life. Subscribe to Legend Letters Download free brand strategy guides 1:1 Personal brand coaching

Dec 19, 2023 • 1h 13min
EP. 29 Once Upon a Time in Strategy Finishing School: Lessons in Strategy & Life with Julian Cole
Julian is the founder of Strategy Finishing School and has worked with the biggest brands like Uber, Facebook, Apple and Disney. After many years leading strategy at the top ad agencies in the world, he realized that so many people work in strategy but they’ve all had to learn it themselves. We dig into his frameworks, his stories, and his personal brand. If you are into brand, into strategy, you won’t regret listening to this one. Learn more about Julian: · LinkedIn· TikTok· Instagram· X· YouTube· WebsiteTopics covered:· The 1,2,3 of strategy· The refreshed comms framework: Live, look, buy· The biggest mistake B2B marketers make· Benefit ladder exercise in real time· Emotional benefit: do we need it to be unique?· The best definition of an insight· Imposter syndrome and how to get over it· Personal branding and your wardrobe· Julian’s biggest regrets Episode website URL:https://www.healthybrandconsulting.com/podcast/juliancole-ep28 Connect with Howie:LinkedIn BONUS:Use special coupon code HEALTHYBRAND to get a 25% discount for the Strategy Finishing School course. Link HEREHow I can Help You Join 80,000+ receiving weekly lessons over email & social to on a journey to live a legendary life. Subscribe to Legend Letters Download free brand strategy guides 1:1 Personal brand coaching

Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 5min
EP. 28 Building Brands, Businesses, and Careers in Medical Devices with Patrick Kothe
Pat Kothe is the CEO of EM Device Lab, a medtech company focused on bringing treatments to emergency medicine. He is also the host of Mastering Medical Device, a podcast to help med device professions accelerate their career. Learn more about Pat· LinkedIn· Mastering Medical Device· EM Device LabLessons· Brand is reputation· The curse of knowledge· Transitioning from a product focused startup· Mistakes and red flags in hiring· The importance of a brand audit· Differentiating your brand· Owning your entry marketplace· Understanding the customer· Moving up your career· Recognize the fallibility of your leaders· The aha moment in Pat’s life Episode website URL:https://www.healthybrandconsulting.com/podcast/patkothe-ep28 Connect with Howie: LinkedIn How I can Help You Join 80,000+ receiving weekly lessons over email & social to on a journey to live a legendary life. Subscribe to Legend Letters Download free brand strategy guides 1:1 Personal brand coaching

Oct 7, 2023 • 1h 2min
EP. 27 The Quest for Meaning: Unifying Beauty & Functionality Through Branding with Martin Zarian
Martin Zarian is a certified brand strategist, brand architect, and identity designer with 15+ years of experience. He is the co-founder of Factory 39, a brand and software consultancy. He has worked with companies like FIFA, Sharp, Dr. Oetker and numerous other brands. Learn more about Martin· LinkedIn· WebsiteLessons· The power of brand purpose· How to communicate value effectively· The rationality myth· Purpose activation and ROI· The influence of emotion on decision making· Creating a safe and fun environment in workshops· Converting non-believers in brand· How to transform yourself and push through fear· Confronting difficult conversations· Branding to breakdown silos· The ‘aha’ in Martin’s life Episode website URL:https://www.healthybrandconsulting.com/podcast/martinzarian-ep27 Connect with Howie: LinkedIn How I can Help You Join 80,000+ receiving weekly lessons over email & social to on a journey to live a legendary life. Subscribe to Legend Letters Download free brand strategy guides 1:1 Personal brand coaching

Sep 10, 2023 • 60min
EP. 26 Debunking Myths & Building Brands: Practical Lessons About Inclusion at Work with Mita Mallick
Mita Mallick is a corporate change-maker with a track record of transforming businesses. Her passion for inclusive storytelling led her to become a Chief Diversity Officer, to build end to end inclusion ecosystems across big and small organizations. Mallick has brought her talent and expertise to companies like Carta, Unilever, Pfizer, AVON, Johnson & Johnson and more. Mita is also the cohost of the popular podcast, The Brown Table Talk, part of the LinkedIn Podcast Network. She is also an author - Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace (coming out on October 3, 2023), pre-order below!Learn more about Mita· LinkedIn· Entrepreneur Pre-Order AmazonLessonsHow inclusion activates brandEmployees - the forgotten consumerDeep diving into three myths from the bookRace privilege and self-educationToxic leaders and systems of equityPay inequities and the no-negotiation ruleTips on building a personal brand while working for corporationsThe discipline and process of book writingThe ‘aha’ in Mita’s life journey Episode website URL:https://www.healthybrandconsulting.com/podcast/mitamallick-ep26 Connect with Howie: LinkedIn How I can Help You Join 80,000+ receiving weekly lessons over email & social to on a journey to live a legendary life. Subscribe to Legend Letters Download free brand strategy guides 1:1 Personal brand coaching

Aug 9, 2023 • 1h 9min
EP. 25 Tales From the Hip-Hop Brand Strategist: Connecting Fashion, Music, & Strategy with Wes Henstock
Wes Henstock is the Hip-hop brand strategist. Coming up in the world of fashion and music, he’s worked with folks like Damon John, and brands like Armani Exchange, DKNY, and Tommy Hilfiger. Wes is a Founder and CEO of Confid3ntial, a brand design agency and he is also an instructor at Level C, a brand strategy educational platform from the legendary Marty Neumeier.In this episode, we dive into his journey and key pieces of wisdom for anyone interested in the world of brand. WARNING: Explicit, entertaining, and educationalIn this episode:The importance of strategy in the creative processThe power of strategy show & tellMisconceptions about brand strategy Workshops are critical to the alignment of the componyTips on running an amazing workshop The Obituary TechniqueThe purpose of having a purposeHow strategy should be like Hip-HopChallenges in the healthcare industryWork with Howie:Healthy Brand ConsultingConnect with Howie: LinkedIn TwitterInstagramTikTokHow I can Help You Join 80,000+ receiving weekly lessons over email & social to on a journey to live a legendary life. Subscribe to Legend Letters Download free brand strategy guides 1:1 Personal brand coaching