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Radically Personal

by Gladly

The world has changed. The way we as consumers communicate, transact, and how we expect to be treated by the companies we buy from; it’s all changed. Which means it’s time to get Radically Personal with your customers. Radically Personal isn’t just a buzzword— it’s a customer service movement. It puts the customer at the heart of everything a company does. The result? A stronger connection with your customers, increased loyalty, and even branded tattoos! In each episode of Radically Personal, Gladly CEO, Joseph Ansanelli, connects with radically personal customer service leaders at the world’s most beloved brands. If you’re in the business of customers and curious to learn how these change agents built a Radically Personal service culture that drives their company’s growth, this podcast is for you.

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Episodes

  1. How Ulta turned 45 million loyalty members into an AI advantage

    Adam Seed has spent over three decades in customer experience, including 13 years at Nordstrom and now eight years leading guest services at Ulta Beauty through explosive growth, a pandemic, and growing international expansion. In this episode, Adam shares how Ulta treats AI like a new team…

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  2. From store floor to C-Suite, and how a 30-year Crate & Barrel veteran turned service into revenue

    Kate Showalter has done what most CX leaders only dream about. She transformed customer service from a cost center into a revenue machine. In this candid conversation, the Crate & Barrel VP reveals how 30+ years of institutional knowledge became her superpower in the AI age. Discover how…

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  3. Scaling sustainability and service with AI at PACT

    When Lauren Inman-Semerau joined Pact, she found an 11-person team managing 13,000 monthly conversations with disconnected systems. Her solution? Refusing to compromise. In this episode, Lauren reveals how she's preparing PACT to grow in 2026 through strategic AI, tips on getting team buy-ins,...

  4. Unleashing AI to Scale Happiness and Loyalty at BARK

    On this special episode of Radically Personal, we sit down with not one but two amazing guests, Nari Sitaraman and Hernan Giraldo of BARK. Together we dig into how BARK’s mission to make all dogs happy starts with the people who love them, and how a strong partnership between IT and customer...

  5. Zenni Optical’s 20/20 Vision for Exceptional Customer Service

    On this episode of Radically Personal, we hear from Brian Kershon, Director of Global Customer Service at Zenni Optical. He discusses the work he and his team are doing that has landed the company a place on Newsweek’s list of top customer service companies five years in a row.

  6. Stellar Service and Resiliency Guide Farmgirl Flowers

    In this Gladly podcast episode, hear from Founder & CEO of Farmgirl Flowers, Christina Stembel, on the brands’ success in powering customer acquisition through customer service, on how prioritizing loyalty is the future of commerce, and more.

  7. How KURU Footwear Provides World-Class Anticipatory Experiences

    During this episode, President & Integrator of KURU Footwear, Sean McGinnis and I talk about how they provide world-class anticipatory experiences for their customers, what it means to serve with empathy and so much more.

  8. How Breeze Airways Merges Technology with Kindness to Transform the Airline Industry

    With the slogan "Seriously Nice", Breeze Airways is reimagining customer service for brands and businesses to be the best part of a customer’s day. So, what does it look like to be Seriously Nice? In this episode, Vice President of Guest Experiences, Danny Cox shares what it means to be Seriously...

  9. How Ulta Beauty’s Guest-Centered Approach Transforms the Beauty Industry

    Ulta Beauty has redefined beauty shopping for nearly three decades with the promise, "all things beauty, all in one place." On this episode of Radically Personal, I speak with my friend Adam Seede, Director of Guest Services at Ulta Beauty. Adam reveals the visionary grit of this retail…

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  10. TUMI: Designing for World-class Experiences

    You might know TUMI best for introducing their stylish, ultra-functional, black-on-black ballistic nylon travel bag that you see on the streets and in airports worldwide, but they are known for much more than that. TUMI anchors superior quality and functionality to technical innovation and design...

  11. CHUBBIES: Building a Community of Advocates and Creating Customers for Life

    Chubbies, the brand that’s all about building that Friday at 5pm feeling, is not only known for their bright colored, retro-style shorts, but more importantly, their close-knit community of advocates and loyal fans. According to Tom Montgomery, Co-Founder & Chief Digital Officer, "if you think...

  12. CRATE & BARREL: Driving Revenue Through the Contact Center in Today's Digital World

    What happens when you, and the rest of the world, are forced to shut the doors to all your retail shops with a day’s notice? According to Kate Showalter, Senior Director of Customer Service at Crate & Barrel Holdings, “when you take away what you have deemed impossible, you realize what you can...

  13. ALLBIRDS: Changing the World, One Step at a Time - Bonus Episode

    We’ve got a treat for you! Allbirds is back with bonus episode and this time Joey Zwillinger, Co-Founder and CEO of Allbirds is spilling the beans on their greater mission to combat climate change and why Joey himself got where he is today. Hear Joey’s thoughts on entrepreneurship and why he…

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  14. ALLBIRDS: Changing the World, One Step at a Time

    What does it mean to be more like a tree than a business? According to Allbirds CEO, Joey Zwillinger, it’s all about giving back more to the environment than you take from it. And that is the premise that drives a lot of the decision-making behind what the sustainable, eco-conscious brand…

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  15. THE YES: Building the Best Shopping Experience in Fashion

    Julie Bornstein is passionate about creating the ultimate personalized shopping experience. It’s been her focus at iconic brands like Nordstrom and Sephora—and now at her new venture The Yes. Julie joins us to share the details behind how the disruptive e-commerce brand creates the best...

  16. NATIVE SHOES: Building a Lighter, More Radically Personal World

    Periods of transformation often result in some of the most exciting leaps forward for a brand. That’s been especially true for animal-free footwear brand Native Shoes who have made it their mission to ‘Live Lightly’, designing shoes that make for a happier and healthier world. Listen in to hear...

  17. JOANN: A Radically Personal “creative happy place”

    The evolution of fabric and craft retailer JOANN is a masterclass in putting the customer first. JOANN reimagined their in-store experience and embraced digital innovation to become a destination for their customers. Director of Operations and Customer Experiences, Drew Chamberlain joins us to...

  18. ANDIE: Building a brand that feels like a friend

    For many women, buying a swimsuit has always been an uncomfortable experience. Andie Founder and CEO Melanie Travis knew it was time to change the swimwear shopping experience forever. On this episode, Melanie shares how the Andie team has created a thriving brand and a team of Fit Experts that...

  19. PORSCHE: A legendary experience to match a legendary vehicle

    Porsche has been an aspirational brand for decades not only because of its iconic cars, but also due to its innovative customer service. Customer Care Manager Jeff Newman will give you an inside look at their “Excite” program and how it drives a company-wide commitment to fostering intense brand...

  20. JETBLUE: Bringing humanity back to air travel

    JetBlue Co-Founder Frankie Littleford has been in the airline industry her entire career, and has reinvented the way an airline treats its customers. In this episode, Frankie explains how the “crazy” idea of establishing 100% remote call centers changed everything for the company, and how...

  21. Introducing “Radically Personal”

    In each episode of Radically Personal, Gladly CEO Joseph Ansanelli connects with radically personal customer service leaders at the world’s most beloved brands. If you’re in the business of customers and curious to learn how these change agents built a radically personal service culture that…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The world has changed. The way we as consumers communicate, transact, and how we expect to be treated by the companies we buy from; it’s all changed. Which means it’s time to get Radically Personal with your customers. Radically Personal isn’t just a buzzword— it’s a customer service movement. It puts the customer at the heart of everything a company does. The result? A stronger connection with your customers, increased loyalty, and even branded tattoos! In each episode of Radically Personal, Gladly CEO, Joseph Ansanelli, connects with radically personal customer service leaders at the world’s most beloved brands. If you’re in the business of customers and curious to learn how these change agents built a Radically Personal service culture that drives their company’s growth, this podcast is for you.

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The world has changed. The way we as consumers communicate, transact, and how we expect to be treated by the companies we buy from; it’s all changed. Which means it’s time to get Radically Personal with your customers. Radically Personal isn’t just a buzzword— it’s a customer service movement. It...

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