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Optimism Always
by Barrett Hofherr
Welcome to the Optimism Always podcast. Hosted by advertising leader and partner at Barrett Hofherr, Matt Hofherr. Learn firsthand from founders and marketing professionals about what it takes to create business momentum, and all the driving forces behind their brands. And of course, as our name suggests, you’ll learn all of this with a big sprinkle of optimism. Come on people! Hit play.
Episodes
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Mark D. Sikes, Interior Designer
If you love great design, beautiful spaces, and the stories behind them, you’re going to love this one. In this episode of Optimism Always, Matt Hofherr sits down with award-winning designer Mark D. Sikes to talk about design, creativity, inspiration and the power of having a point of view all…
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Xanthe Wells, VP of Global Creative, Pinterest
In this episode of Optimism Always, Matt sits down with Xanthe Wells, VP of Global Creative at Pinterest, to talk about creativity, leadership, curiosity, and the power of helping other people shine. It’s a conversation about staying hungry, staying human, and never losing the joy of making things.
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Udi Ledergor, Chief Evangelist, Gong
In this episode, we sit down with Udi Ledergor, Chief Evangelist at Gong, to explore creativity, risk-taking, and what it really takes to build a standout brand.
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Russell Barnett, CPG Growth Operator & Advisor
What does it take to build a brand that truly connects and drives growth? We sit down with CPG brand builder, Russell Barnett, for a conversation on leadership, brand building, and driving meaningful growth.
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Stacy Fritz, Founder, FIT2Order
Don't miss this episode of Optimism Always, where Stacy Fritz, Founder of FIT2Order talks about wellness, resilience, and building a life and business with purpose.
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Emily Silver, Chief Marketing & Athlete Experience Officer, Dick's Sporting Goods
How did Emily Silver rise through 16 years at PepsiCo to now lead marketing and athlete experience at Dick’s Sporting Goods? Listen as she shares the lessons she has learned about leadership, mentorship, and finding balance and why she believes sports can inspire optimism and bring communities...
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Radhika Duggal, Chief Marketing Officer, Major League Soccer
Listen as Radhika Duggal, CMO of Major League Soccer, shares lessons from her career in marketing, how she’s shaping the future of the league, and why she believes sports can unite communities and inspire optimism.
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Nathan Harding, CTO and Co-Founder, LUUM Precision Lash
What does it take to turn breakthrough ideas into real-world impact? Listen as Nathan Harding, CTO and Co-Founder of LUUM Precision Lash, shares his journey from pioneering robotics to reinventing beauty technology and why he stays optimistic about innovation and human potential.
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Sara Varni, Chief Marketing Officer, Datadog
From Salesforce to Twilio to Datadog, Sara Varni has built a career leading marketing at some of the most influential tech companies. Now as CMO of Datadog, she opens up about what it takes to scale brand and growth in the fast-moving world of software and why optimism is her edge in leadership…
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Phyllis Rothschild, CMO of Pete & Gerry’s Organics
What can eggs teach us about purpose, play, and optimism? Phyllis Rothschild, CMO of Pete & Gerry’s Organics, cracks open her journey from consulting to leading a mission-driven food brand. From hen jokes and Spotify playlists to big ideas about animal welfare and brand purpose, she shares how…
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Rachel Heit, CMO - San Francisco Giants
What does it take to build a brand that fans love? We sit down with Rachel Heit, CMO of the San Francisco Giants, to explore the strategies behind fan engagement, storytelling, and the innovative strategies that keep fans engaged season after season. So grab your favorite ballpark snack and hit...
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Vineet Mehra, Chief Marketing Officer - Chime
What happens when a brand decides to revolutionize financial services by challenging every traditional banking norm? Hear how Chime's CMO, Vineet Mehra is empowering millions of Americans to take control of their financial journey.
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Talia Arnold, Managing Director - Exverus Media
Optimism in a world of constant change? Talia Arnold’s got it. Learn how she keeps Exverus Media winning, with award after award for their groundbreaking media strategies.
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Eric Perko, Founder & CEO - Apollo Partners
What’s behind Apollo Partners’ skyrocketing success? Founder Eric Perko reveals the mindset and strategy that’s made them one of the fastest-growing agencies out there.
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Mike Quigley, Chief Marketing Officer - Niantic
From Pokémon Go to Monster Hunter Now, Niantic redefined mobile gaming. CMO Mike Quigley reveals what it takes to create global AR hits—and keep the momentum soaring.
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Harvey Kanter, Chief Executive Officer and President - DXL Group
Ready to take your business to the next level? Harvey Kanter shares how getting “comfortable with being uncomfortable” became the game-changer for his company’s success.
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Aaron Magness, Chief Marketing Officer - Thistle
From fresh, plant-based meals to a total brand makeover—discover how Thistle’s bold new image boosted sales and turned heads. Hear Aaron Magness break it all down.
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Michael Londgren, Chief Marketing Officer - Responsive
The CMO of a global powerhouse in strategic response management spills the secrets to turbocharging growth marketing. A must-listen for any ambitious marketer.
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Drew Glover, Founding Partner of Fiat Growth - General Partner at Fiat Ventures
In this episode, Matt Hofherr is talking with Drew Glover, Co-Founder of premier growth consultancy Fiat Growth and General Partner of emerging VC, Fiat Ventures, focused on supporting early-stage companies in the Fintech space
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Optimism Always podcast. Hosted by advertising leader and partner at Barrett Hofherr, Matt Hofherr. Learn firsthand from founders and marketing professionals about what it takes to create business momentum, and all the driving forces behind their brands. And of course, as our name suggests, you’ll learn all of this with a big sprinkle of optimism. Come on people! Hit play.
HOSTED BY
Barrett Hofherr
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Welcome to the Optimism Always podcast. Hosted by advertising leader and partner at Barrett Hofherr, Matt Hofherr. Learn firsthand from founders and marketing professionals about what it takes to create business momentum, and all the driving forces behind their brands. And of course, as our name...
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