THIS. with Shauna Griffiths Impactful Conversations with Real Leaders

Welcome to a special edition of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths and Co-Host Xavier Jackson, featuring Alfonso Pozzo Delgado.

Alfonso is an Emmy Award-winning bilingual creative consultant, senior producer, showrunner and content creator with two decades of experience in the creation and execution of high-end original sports content for broadcast and digital platforms in domestic and international markets.  He's worked for ESPN, MLB Productions, MLB Network and now he's the Executive Producer & Creative Director of his own company, Juxtapozz Films.

Jump into this episode to hear Shauna, Xavier, and Alfonso hit on the following topics and more:
- The Value of Authentic Storytelling
- The Importance of Taking Steps and Trying New Things
- The Magic of Following Your Passion
- Working on Cool Stuff with Cool People
- Staying Driven and Embracing New Challenges

Continued thanks to our Founding Partner Felicia Hall Allen & Associates.

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Want Behind the Scenes Insights and Guidance for Marketing Orgs and Agencies?! Tune in to this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths featuring Russ Rubino, highly sought after Marketing Executive and Senior Consultant - Organizational Effectiveness for changeforce.ai.

Don't miss Shauna and Russ covering need to know information designed to positively impact business and careers for Marketing and Agency Professionals. 

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE


Behind the Scenes of M&A and its impact on Marketers and Agencies
How to Stay Indispensable Amidst Acquisitions. 
How to Excel in The Agency Space 
Be the Agency That Rises, Not Falls, in M&A
How to Thrive Amidst M&A Crisis

EPISODE BY THE MINUTE


00:00 - Teaser
00:03 - Intro
00:06 - Guest intro
00:44 - How Shauna met Russ
01:25 - Russ Career Evolution
15:37 - What is Happening in the Brand Marketing landscape
20:03 - M&A, it’s impacts & How to Thrive Amidst M&A Crisis 
32:07 - Risks of a Decentralized Organization
39:10 - Russ Talks About His Research Project
47:25 - Key Takeaway
50:00 - Wrap up

Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency.

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This episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths, goes from Mindful to Mind Blowing with the legendary George Mumford in the hotseat. 

He's widely known for this Mindfulness & Performance Expertise, and work with NBA greats including Michael Jordan, Kone Bryan, Shaquille O'Neil, and more. He's authored two incredible books: The Mindful Athlete and Unlock, and he's touched the lives of countless people in powerful ways - including mine!

I couldn't hide the Fan Girl in me while recording. Who could blame me?! It's an absolute honor to bring him to you in this episode. 

IN THIS EPISODE 
- How to Find Meaning in Your life 
- Reframe Your Reality: How to Transform Your Suffering into Purpose
- What it Truly Means to Forget Yourself to Find Yourself 
- Why You Should Embrace Discomfort for Growth
- The Three Keys to Greatness and Success

EPISODE BY THE MINUTE 
- 00:00 - Teaser 
- 00:43 - intro 
- 00:46 - Guest intro 
- 01:37 - George talks about his book 
- 09:26 - How to Forget Yourself to Find Yourself 
- 25:12 - Aligning Your Goals To Your Action 
- 29:58 - Meditation As a Tool to Unlock Your True Potential
- 37:04 - The Ministry of Presence 
- 47:48 - George’s Offerings / Services 
- 50:19 - Key Takeaway
- 51:48 - Wrap up
 
Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency.

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This week's edition of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths features one of the most authentic, impactful Leadership Athletes working in the front office in professional sports.

Joe Stetson, Chief Commercial Officer at the New York Red Bulls, is a 20+ year vet who’s known for re-imagining iconic brands & generating record revenues. He made his mark at the likes of Madison Square Garden, the Brooklyn Nets, and now he's blazing a new path at The Red Bulls. His work has always been at the intersection of growing business and developing people, and he gets results in both areas! All the while, he defies traditional stereotypes in the best of ways. 

If you watch to catch a great leader in action - WATCH THIS. 

IN THIS EPISODE 


Day in the Life of CCO Joe Stetson at Red Bulls
How to Create a Culture of Growth and Collaboration in the Workplace 
How to Lead Effectively
What Brands Need to Know About Sports Partnerships
A Closer Look at Soccer's Direct Impact on Communities

EPISODE BY THE MINUTE 


00:02 - Intro 
00:56 - Guest Intro 
01:00 - How Shauna met Joe 
06:07 - Day in the Life of a Chief Commercial Officer 
08:30 - Joe's Evolution 
14:27 - Joe's Leadership Style 
24:48 - What is Happening in the Sport Marketing Space
27:09 - Why Brands Should Partner with Major League Soccer (MLS)
30:59 - What to Expect in 2024 
34:23 - Key Takeaway 
35:58 - Wrap up

Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency.

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Taking a stand in the business you build takes courage, vision and dedication. In this episode you'll a man on a mission who is doing exactly that in big bold ways with not just one but two businesses.

It's an honor to bring to THIS. with Shauna Griffiths, my friend, Joe Conrad, Founder & CEO of Grit Digital Health and Founder & CEO of Cactus Agency who believes in the power of innovation, creativity and technology to solve any problem.

You'll hear about the incredible purpose driven work his team at Cactus creates for clients, the groundbreaking digital mental health solutions developed by his team at Grit Digital Health including the global platform MAN THERAPY and more:

IN THIS EPISODE 


How We Help Brands & Companies Make Meaningful Impact
Man Therapy's Surprising Win in Men's Suicide Prevention
Business Evolution 101: CEO's Tips for Staying Nimble and True
Man Therapy's Impact on Men's Suicide - A Success Story
Why The Well-being of Your Team Matters 



Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency.

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Make no mistake about it, I am in AWE of these two authentic leaders!! It's my honor and joy to shine light on the co-founders of verb, in this episode of THIS. with Shauna Griffiths. 

Shannon Jones and Yadira Harrison are a force! Together they have created a dynamic consultancy and agency specializing in brand experiences, partnerships, campaigns, and proprietary platforms - and they just made the 2023 Inc 5000 list!!

As Yadira recently posted, "5 years ago we set out to build something new: an output agnostic agency that could not be pigeonholed, where creativity knows no bounds. Fast forward to today, and #teamverb consists of 40 creatives spanning from coast to coast, making marketing waves around the globe. 🌎 As Inc. noted, we’ve seen 320% growth in the past 3 years, and we’re just getting started… 📈"

IN THIS EPISODE
- Why Brands Turn to verb for Solutions
- The Scariest Yet Most Rewarding Move They Ever Made
- This is by Far The Biggest Challenge Black Female Entrepreneurs Face
- Why Building Authentic Communities Matters 
- You Don't Have to be an A**hole to Be the Person at the Top 

EPISODE BY THE MINUTE
00:00 - Teaser 
00:50- intro 
00:53- Guest intro
02:11 - How Shauna met 
02:39 - What is verb ? 
06:24 - The Story Behind Verb’s Halloween Party Theme 
10:00 - How They Overcame Their Biggest Fears 
15:37 - How They Lead vs How They were Lead 
23:01 - History of Their Partnership 
26:27 - The Biggest Challenges Black Women Face in Business 
30:01 - The Importance of Building Communities in the Workplace 
48:19 - Lessons They’ve Learnt as Founders 
51:21 - What Trends To Expect in 2024
53:01 - Key Takeaways
53:57 - Wrap Up

Continued thanks to our Founding Partners Felicia Hall Allen & Associates, CMD, Hijinx, and Influence Media Agency.

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