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This episode of The brndBrief Podcast features guest Megan Grant, Founder and Chief Memory Creator at Cherish Tours, a unique tour company empowering women through purposeful travel experiences. In this conversation, Megan shares the journey behind the creation of Cherish Tours and discusses the meticulous process of crafting meaningful and impactful tours for women travelers.


Key points include:


📌 Cherish Tours Mission: Drawing from her background in hospitality and personal travel experiences, Megan founded Cherish Tours, which aims to support women in business and create meaningful travel experiences that positively impact the places visited.


📌 Crafting Unique Tours: Megan personally curates each tour itinerary, visiting destinations and forming partnerships with women-owned or led businesses.


📌 Supporting Women in Business: Cherish Tours intentionally partners with women-led businesses in various destinations, ensuring that travelers' spending supports local women.


📌 Future of Travel and Adaptation: Post-pandemic, Cherish Tours prioritizes traveler safety while embracing shifts towards purposeful travel and supporting small businesses, and their introduction of tailor-made tours expands their impact by providing personalized travel experiences.


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Guest Information
Company Website
https://www.gocherishtours.com/ 


Nordic Getaway
https://www.gocherishtours.com/iceland-adventure 



Social Media Links


IG - https://www.instagram.com/gocherishtours/  - @gocherishtours
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cherish-tours-llc/  
FB - https://www.facebook.com/gocherishtours 

This episode of The brndBrief Podcast features guest Nick Love, Product Manager at ONErpm, a leading digital music distribution company. In this conversation, Nick discusses the challenges and opportunities of blending data-driven decision-making with artistic intuition, including the dynamics between artists and labels.




Key points include:




📌 Role at OneRPM: Nick shares his transition from street marketing to digital product management at OneRPM, focusing on urban music marketing.




📌 Balancing Data and Artistry: The importance of using data-driven insights to inform decision-making while respecting the unique creative vision of artists.




📌 Navigating Digital Transformation: Nick provides perspectives on how technology and digital platforms have reshaped distribution channels and audience engagement strategies.




📌 Dynamics Between Artists and Labels: The changing relationship between artists and labels, particularly in the context of 360 deals and the impact of digital platforms on revenue streams, emphasizing the importance of transparency and alignment.




📌 AI on Music Marketing: Nick discusses the potential role of AI in streamlining tasks such as graphic design and writing pitches, offering both efficiency gains and potential challenges for professionals in the music business.




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Guest Information


@onerpm


@nickloveatl


https://onerpm.com/ 

This episode of The brndBrief Podcast features guest Sharon Toerek, Founder and CEO of Toerek Law, a national intellectual property and marketing law firm that specializes in helping creative professionals in the advertising and marketing industries protect, enforce, and monetize their creative assets. In this conversation, Sharon addresses the legal side of the creative industry, emphasizing the significance of safeguarding intellectual property.


Key points include:


📌 Importance of Intellectual Property: Sharon discusses the significance of intellectual property as a business asset and highlights the necessity of integrating legal considerations early in the creative process to avoid last-minute obstacles.


📌 Legal Considerations in Creativity: The misconception that legal considerations hinder creativity is a misconception; instead, it promotes a proactive approach to safeguard brands, content, and marketing strategies right from the start.


📌 Early Legal Engagement: Sharon advocates for proactive legal involvement to avoid pitfalls and delays down the line, especially in trademark registration and content creation.


📌 Challenges with AI-generated Content: Sharon sheds light on the complexities surrounding the protection of AI-generated content, highlighting the need for clarity on ownership rights.



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Guest Information
www.legalandcreative.com 
linkedin.com/in/sharontoerek 
X: @SharonToerek
IG: @sltoerek

This episode of The brndBrief Podcast features guest Erika Ward, CEO and Principal Interior Designer of Erika Ward Interiors — an Atlanta interior design firm, specializing in new builds, large-scale renovations, and decorating projects.


This conversation covers Erika’s journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, the evolution of her personal brand, and the intersection of technology and design in her work.


Key points include:


📌 From Corporate to Interior Design Firm: Erika shares her transition from studying finance to launching her own interior design firm, influenced by her passion for design and family background in architecture.


📌 Cultivating a Personal Brand: Erika emphasizes the importance of authenticity and organic content creation in building a strong personal brand, allowing clients to connect on a deeper level and anticipate their needs.


📌 Marketing Strategies: Erika discusses the significance of blogging as a timeless marketing tool, leveraging relationships with vendors and fellow designers, and exploring partnerships that align with her brand ethos.


📌 Brand Partnerships: Erika shares her experience with brand partnerships, emphasizing the importance of articulating the mutual benefits.


📌 Merging Tech and Design: Acknowledging the diverse benefits of AI in the design landscape, Erika underscores the importance of discernment in selecting technology that aligns with her clients' needs. 



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Guest Information


Website
https://erikaward.com/links 


Social Media:
http://instagram.com/mrserikaward | @mrserikaward
http://facebook.com/mrserikaward 


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This episode of The brndBrief Podcast features Rochelle Porter, Founder and Creative Director of  Rochelle Porter Design – an eclectic lifestyle brand known for its bold colors, patterns, and sustainable practices, inspired by a fusion of Caribbean, Scandinavian, and West African influences. Rochelle talks about the dynamic creative process behind her vibrant designs, the evolution of her brand, and the pivotal role of sustainability in her business model.


Key takeaways:

📌 Sustainability and ethical manufacturing have been integral to the brand's identity from the outset, with initiatives like sourcing organic materials and partnering with local manufacturing programs.


📌 Leveraging press coverage has been a cornerstone of the brand's marketing strategy, fostering strong relationships with publications and journalists and positioning the brand as a go-to source for vibrant, eco-conscious designs.


📌 Rochelle discusses leveraging AI for content creation efficiency and explores future tech trends like virtual reality tours for visual products and fit technology to reduce fabric waste and enhance online shopping experiences.


📌 Future Expansion: Rochelle hints at upcoming product line expansions, collaborations with retailers, and the introduction of new products like wall art.


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https://rochelleporter.com/
@roporterdesign

In this episode of The brndBrief Podcast, we speak with Whitney Osei-Akintaju, Founder and CEO of Cadeline Group, a business coaching and consulting firm specializing in tech, e-commerce, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) startups. Whitney shares how they empower entrepreneurs to overcome challenges and grow their businesses with personalized coaching sessions. This episode is packed with insights about funding strategies, e-commerce brand awareness, and AI integration. 


Key takeaways: 


📌 Entrepreneurial Journey: Whitney shares her journey as a startup founder in e-commerce, focusing on African consumer goods that inspired her to start Cadeline Group. 


📌 Funding Strategies: Emphasizes the importance of aligning funding choices with long-term goals and considering alternatives like grants and pitch competitions, especially for underrepresented founders.


📌 E-commerce Insights: Whitney advices businesses to identify unique value propositions to stand out and attract their target audience.


📌 Marketing and AI Integration: Leverage AI to automate tasks without losing the human touch in branding, and adapt marketing strategies to changing consumer habits and platforms over time.


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https:/cadelinegroup.com
@whitneyosei