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Jun 16, 2026 36 min

Big Brand Energy — 5 Career Lessons From L’Oréal

from The Brand Bar Hosted by The Brand Bar Podcast

Want to know what separates people who get promoted, land opportunities, build powerful brands, and stay relevant for decades? In this episode, Katrina Jo sits down with Jakiya Brown Thiaw to unpack the five biggest career lessons she learned while working at one of the most influential beauty and marketing companies in the world. From boardrooms and billion-dollar brands to relationship building and storytelling, these are the lessons that continue to shape how she leads, markets, and builds today and how you can too. We go Behind the Bar on: • Why knowing your numbers is a career superpower• The lost art of relationship building in the social media era• What luxury brands understand about storytelling and experience• How to balance creativity with strategy• The difference between building a brand and building a legacy• Why some people are pivoting too soon—and what to do instead• Personal branding lessons that apply whether you're in corporate or entrepreneurship Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, building your own business, navigating a career transition, or trying to create your next big opportunity, these lessons can help you think bigger, move smarter, and build something that lasts. Because big brand energy isn't reserved for billion-dollar companies, it's a mindset. Share this episode with a friend, coworker, or fellow brand bestie who's building something meaningful. And don't forget to rate + review—it helps us keep raising the bar.

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