Authority Architects

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A video podcast on how trusted voices build trusted brands. Each week, we sit down with marketers, creatives, and founders to unpack real strategies for building visibility, trust, and long-term brand authority. Real stories. Real strategies. From the Emmy-winning team at 7 Wonders.

  1. 4 HR AGO

    Why Modern Brands Treat Content as Infrastructure | Sanity CEO Magnus

    What happens when a private equity veteran leaves the boardroom to build the infrastructure behind modern storytelling?In this episode of Authority Architects, we speak with Magnus, CEO and co founder of Sanity, about why content has become one of the most critical systems inside modern businesses.Magnus explains how content, when treated as data, powers everything from digital products and ecommerce to marketing funnels and brand experiences. He shares how Sanity grew to nearly $50M in ARR largely through developer trust, inbound growth, and a deep focus on systems over shortcuts.You will learn:• Why content is no longer owned by marketing alone• How automation enables better creativity, not less• What content operations really means for scaling brands• Why storytelling depends on infrastructure as much as ideasThis episode is essential listening for marketers, founders, and brand leaders navigating the future of content, product, and growth.🎧 Listen now to learn how modern brands build stories that scale.

    39 min

  2. 28 JAN

    Confidence Is the Campaign with Meredith Wollman

    In this episode of Authority Architects, Meredith Wollman shares lessons from a career spanning Mattel, major retail partnerships, and her current work in aerospace and defense consulting. Meredith breaks down why confidence, collaboration, and understanding your audience are essential to effective marketing, no matter the industry. From navigating complex approvals to building trust on camera, this conversation explores how strong storytelling and clarity drive brand impact. A must listen for marketers, leaders, and storytellers building brands in complex environments.

    24 min

  3. 21 JAN

    Building Authority by Giving It Away with Bradley Jacobs

    In this episode of Authority Architects, Bradley Jacobs, founder and CEO of MyLance, shares how he built authority and a scalable business by documenting his journey, giving away his best insights, and leaning into video as a trust-building tool. Bradley explains why modern consultants and founders must think differently about marketing and sales, how consistency beats perfection, and why showing up authentically over time is the most reliable way to earn trust and attract clients. This episode is a must-listen for anyone building a personal brand, consulting business, or content-driven growth strategy in today’s creator-led economy.

    25 min

  4. 13 JAN

    Building Trust in Healthcare

    In this episode of Authority Architects, we sit down with Alexandra Conner, SVP of Marketing at FlexCare, to explore how human-centered storytelling is reshaping healthcare staffing and brand strategy. Alexandra shares how her journey from global retail to healthcare marketing—and personal experiences with illness—changed how she thinks about leadership, trust, and impact. Today, she leads FlexCare’s brand with a focus on supporting clinicians and improving the systems that support patient care. You’ll hear about: - The healthcare staffing crisis and how FlexCare is addressing it - Why empathy is now a competitive advantage in healthcare brands - How storytelling builds credibility and loyalty - What modern healthcare marketing really requires - How to create purpose-driven growth in a regulated industry This episode is for anyone who believes marketing should do more than sell, it should serve. #AuthorityArchitects #AlexandraConner #FlexCare #HealthcareLeadership #BrandMarketing #HealthcareInnovation #StoryDrivenBrands #EmployerBrand #7Wonders

    21 min

  5. 25/11/2025

    Community Banking for Good: How Juliana Halvorson Built a Service-Driven Brand

    In this episode of Authority Architects, we speak with Juliana Halvorson, VP of Marketing at Pioneer Bank, about how community service, modern marketing, and authentic storytelling have redefined what a local bank can be. Juliana shares how she transitioned from TV and creative work into banking and built a strategy rooted in volunteerism, philanthropy, and digital storytelling. By highlighting real community impact and using video to amplify those stories, Pioneer Bank strengthens trust, brand equity, and customer relationships across New Mexico. This episode shows how service can become a marketing engine, how storytelling drives measurable brand growth, and how video can turn local moments into powerful sales and awareness tools—perfectly aligned with the philosophy behind 7 Wonders. A must-listen for marketers, community leaders, and anyone building a mission-driven brand.

    18 min

  6. 18/11/2025

    “The Human Side of Hacking” | Authority Architects with Christopher Hadnagy

    What if the key to security isn’t technology but psychology? In this episode of Authority Architects, we sit down with Christopher Hadnagy, founder of Social-Engineer, LLC and one of the world’s foremost experts on human hacking, to explore how understanding people—not code—is the real art of cybersecurity. Christopher shares: How curiosity led him from exploit writing to social engineeringWhy empathy is the ultimate defense against manipulation What makes phishing so effective (and how to stop falling for it)The story behind his live hacking demonstrations at DEF CONHow ethical social engineering can protect companies and empower employeesThis conversation goes far beyond cybersecurity—it’s about trust, human behavior, and the psychology behind persuasion. Real stories. Real strategies. From the Emmy-winning team at 7 Wonders.

    41 min

  7. 06/11/2025

    “Building More Than Homes: Habitat’s Brand Strategy in Action” | Authority Architects

    How do you market a brand everyone thinks they already know? In this episode of Authority Architects, we sit down with Sherry and Jeff from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville to unpack the evolving identity of one of America’s most recognized nonprofit brands. With decades of experience between them, they share: How Habitat Nashville became a top-20 affiliate in the U.S.The nuances of local vs. global brand messagingWhat it took to host the Carters and 5,000 volunteers in a single weekWhy language like “decent housing” doesn't work in every marketHow they use storytelling to drive earned media and donor trust Whether you’re leading a nonprofit, building a community-driven brand, or just love a good origin story, this episode is packed with lessons on authenticity, scale, and staying top of mind. Real stories. Real strategy. From the Emmy-winning team at 7 Wonders.

    39 min

  8. 28/10/2025

    “How a Nurse Built a $100M EdTech Platform” | Authority Architects with Mike Linares

    What happens when your career path takes an unexpected detour, and you decide to build the solution yourself? In this episode of Authority Architects, we sit down with Mike Linares, founder of Simple Nursing, to unpack the journey from bedside nurse to leading one of the most trusted nursing education platforms in the world. Mike shares: How he turned a single whiteboard video into a full-blown movementWhat it took to build 2,000+ videos before seeing real tractionWhy clarity, repetition, and humor became his instructional superpowersHow Simple Nursing scaled to $17M/year and was later acquired for $115MThe lessons he learned about product-first thinking, audience trust, and brand simplicity He also opens up about founder burnout, team leadership, and the mindset shift from content creator to CEO. If you’re building in education, health, or content, this is a masterclass in creating value at scale. Real stories. Real strategies. From the Emmy-winning team at 7 Wonders.

    40 min
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A video podcast on how trusted voices build trusted brands. Each week, we sit down with marketers, creatives, and founders to unpack real strategies for building visibility, trust, and long-term brand authority. Real stories. Real strategies. From the Emmy-winning team at 7 Wonders.

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  • Creator
    7 Wonders Cinema
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 7 Wonders Cinema
  • Show Website
    Authority Architects