The Better Angle

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The Better Angle

What happens when innovative leaders challenge business-as-usual? The Better Angle spotlights the game-changing perspectives that are reshaping how successful leaders operate. Hosts Kathleen Rennie (Chair/Clinical Faculty at NYU's School of Professional Studies) and Cortney Stapleton (Chief Strategy & Business Officer at Highwire) sit down with visionaries who are seeing their field differently – and winning because of it.Our guests don't just share success stories – they break down the insight that led them to approach a specific challenge from a new or different angle. From building authentic brand trust to pioneering in a new market, to navigating a personal professional setback, episodes focus on the breakthrough moments and the impact they had.For leaders, communicators, and innovators, this is your opportunity to get inside the minds of those who dared to look at problems through a fresh, and sometimes provocative lens.

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    A Better Angle on Tech-Driven Marketing Careers with Amber Weinberger, Senior Client Partnerships Manager, Marketing Solutions, LinkedIn

    Amber Weinberger joins The Better Angle to discuss how the skills required to succeed in marketing have evolved over the past five years, common misconceptions marketers have about how platforms like LinkedIn and Google actually work, how AI is reshaping the day-to-day work of marketing teams, and the career moves that helped her expand from employer branding to managing million-dollar ad budgets.  

  2. 20

    The Better Angle One Year Anniversary

    To mark their one-year anniversary, The Better Angle hosts reflect on the podcast's journey, sharing key themes, lessons learned, and how conversations around leadership, authenticity, and AI have evolved along the way.

  3. 19

    A Better Angle on Political Communications with Marjorie Sweeney, Chief Speechwriter to Two Consecutive Mayors of NYC - Bill De Blasio and Eric Adams

    Marjorie Sweeney joins The Better Angle to discuss how she built a career at the intersection of politics, storytelling, and strategy, what first drew her to speechwriting, how to craft messages that resonate across New York City's incredibly diverse communities, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping political messaging.

  4. 18

    A Better Angle on Women Leading Communications with Laura Brusca, Chief Communications Officer, Forbes

    Laura Brusca joins The Better Angle to get candid about navigating imposter syndrome, share how raising her hand early shaped her leadership path, and break down the relationship-building habits that have mattered most throughout her career. 

  5. 17

    A Better Angle on Communications at the Speed of Culture with Brandi Boatner, Global Influencer Marketing, IBM Corporate Affairs

    Brandi Boatner joins The Better Angle  to unpack why culture is no longer a static backdrop but a driving force in communications, explore how AI is reshaping cultural intelligence in PR, and share practical ways communicators can build this 'survival skill' into their daily work.    

  6. 16

    A Better Angle on Influencer Marketing with Brandi Boatner, Global Influencer Marketing at IBM Corporate Affairs

    Brandi Boatner joins The Better Angle to break down the influencer vs. creator debate, reveal how she approaches scaling global creator programs, and share her predictions on how influencer marketing will evolve - and whether it will even exist as a standalone discipline by 2030.  

  7. 15

    A Better Angle on Agency vs. In-House with Jill Carapellotti, Head of Brand Communications & Public Relations, Signet Jewelers

    Jill Carapellotti joins The Better Angle to share her journey from agency to in-house, how her perspective shifted when moving from advising brands to being the brand herself, and the mindset adjustments required to thrive in a long-term, singular brand focus.

  8. 14

    A Better Angle on Influencing Through Belonging with Kayla Burton, Senior Manager, Walmart Foundation

    Kayla Burton joins The Better Angle to share why influence has far more to do with trust than authority, how building genuine team connection has shaped some of her most meaningful wins, and the lessons she's learned about leading with strengths to align teams and move work forward.

  9. 13

    A Better Angle on Business Development with Amy Weisman, Managing Director, Sterling Investment Partners

    Amy Weisman joins The Better Angle to share how she found her way into private equity, the unexpected strategies that win over clients and investors, why mentoring women in finance matters, and what the next generation should know about building a career in this field.

  10. 12

    A Better Angle on Building Women's Sports with Shirley Hon, Co-Founder, United Women's Sports NIL Agency

    Shirley Hon joins The Better Angle to share what inspired her to launch a platform dedicated to elevating women athletes, the early challenges of breaking into a male-dominated industry, and how her team is redefining representation and trust in athlete branding.

  11. 11

    A Better Angle on Good Growth with Priyanka Sethi, Founder, TCS Good Growth

    Priyanka Sethi joins The Better Angle to discuss what "Good Growth" means to her, why it's a vital framework for the future of business and innovation, the role of networking and mentorship, and her advice for young professionals building careers in technology and innovation.

  12. 10

    A Better Angle on Owning Your Narrative with Dr. Felicia Rosario, Trauma-Informed Consultant & Survivor Advocate

    Dr. Felicia Rosario joins The Better Angle to share what "owning your narrative" means to her, reflect on her experience participating in the Hulu documentary Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence, and discuss how she now supports survivors through her consulting work.

  13. 9

    A Better Angle on Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset with Dr. Barbara Kurshan, President, Educorp Consultants Corporation & Senior Innovation Advisor, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education

    Dr. Barbara (Bobbi) Kurshan joins The Better Angle to explain how her relationship with failure has evolved throughout her entrepreneurial journey, her book InnovateHERs, and her advice for women who want to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset.

  14. 8

    A Better Angle on the Impact of Sports Marketing with Nandini Sankara, VP, Marketing & Brand Strategy, Suburban Propane

    Nandini Sankara joins The Better Angle to explain how sports marketing became a game-changer for brand enhancement, her framework for evaluating partnerships that truly move the needle, and what's next for brands in the evolving world of sports marketing.

  15. 7

    A Better Angle on Career Pauses with Rosemary Mercedes, Senior Vice President, Global Communications, BBC Studios

    Rosemary Mercedes joins The Better Angle to share how she knew it was time to step back from her dream job, her advice for integrating back into the workforce after a career pause, and her new habits for a balanced approach.   

  16. 6

    A Better Angle on News Consumption with Betsy Korona, Former SVP of Editorial Newsgathering, NBC News & MSNBC

    Betsy Korona joins The Better Angle to analyze how she's seen news consumption evolve, a framework to consider when vetting a source, and her insight into the role of journalists in the news ecosystem. 

  17. 5

    A Better Angle on Career Management with Anna Tavis, Ph.D., Department Chair, Human Capital Management, New York University

    Anna Tavis joins The Better Angle to explain why the future of work is already here, her advice for using artificial intelligence for both personal and professional development, and what's next in human capital management. 

  18. 4

    A Better Angle on Branding and Artificial Intelligence with Bridget Esposito, Head of Brand Creative, Prudential Financial

    Bridget Esposito joins The Better Angle to discuss how she keeps a legacy brand fresh, her north star for leadership, and how artificial intelligence is changing the future of creativity.  

  19. 3

    A Better Angle on Leadership Communications with Maya Dillon, Head of Communications, US & Americas, HSBC

    Maya Dillon joins The Better Angle to share insights on leadership communications, human-centric marketing, and tips for tailoring storytelling to spokesperson passions. 

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    Welcome to The Better Angle

    Cortney Stapleton and Kathleen Rennie welcome listeners to The Better Angle and preview the topics they will discuss with guests.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

What happens when innovative leaders challenge business-as-usual? The Better Angle spotlights the game-changing perspectives that are reshaping how successful leaders operate. Hosts Kathleen Rennie (Chair/Clinical Faculty at NYU's School of Professional Studies) and Cortney Stapleton (Chief Strategy & Business Officer at Highwire) sit down with visionaries who are seeing their field differently – and winning because of it.Our guests don't just share success stories – they break down the insight that led them to approach a specific challenge from a new or different angle. From building authentic brand trust to pioneering in a new market, to navigating a personal professional setback, episodes focus on the breakthrough moments and the impact they had.For leaders, communicators, and innovators, this is your opportunity to get inside the minds of those who dared to look at problems through a fresh, and sometimes provocative lens.

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Highwire and New York University School of Professional Studies

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