Takeaways

• Sales success is less about adding skills and more about removing internal noise
• Mindset and attitude matter more than technique
• Many salespeople burn out not from failure, but from pressure and emotional strain
• Leaders often focus on metrics but ignore the human behind performance
• Coaching people is more effective than managing numbers
• Asking for help is difficult because of fear and perceived expectations
• Self-compassion is critical for long-term growth and resilience
• Career growth often requires having difficult, avoided conversations

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Deepak Bhootra

01:20 Background, purpose, and personal journey

03:14 What most people get wrong about sales

04:22 Why salespeople burn out early

05:45 The importance of leading indicators

06:06 Why salespeople get stuck

07:39 Why people struggle to ask for help

09:00 Burnout, mental health, and career shifts

11:01 The power of coaching and mentorship

11:53 What leaders get wrong in enablement

13:29 Coaching people vs managing numbers

13:53 Mentors that shaped Deepak’s career

16:33 Advice for those feeling stuck

18:27 Final thoughts and closing

Takeaways

• Relationships should be built before asking for help
• Action matters more than perfection
• Consistency builds trust over time
• Mentorship can completely change your career path
• Grit comes from turning nothing into something
• Growth requires stepping outside your comfort zone
• Feedback helps you understand your true strengths
• Strong relationships make asking for help easier

Chapters

00:15 Introduction and welcome 

00:52 Amelia shares who she is and what she does 

01:22 Running communities and building opportunities 

02:23 Starting in finance and career pivot 

03:00 Mentorship that changed her path 

04:25 Early career and agency experience 

06:24 Where her grit comes from 

10:25 Building trust and credibility 

13:24 Realizing she could operate at a higher level 

16:20 Key mentors and influence 

17:58 How to ask for help effectively 

20:12 How high performers handle friction 

21:45 Advice for when you feel stuck 

23:02 Final thoughts on relationships and growth 

Takeaways:

• The importance of mentorship and human connection in leadership
• The impact of organizational culture on employee development
• The role of AI in the future of work and human guidance
• Challenges and opportunities of distributed teams
• The significance of asking for help and mentorship in career growth

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection

01:03 Brad Jaehn's Background and Career Highlights

02:05 Recent Termination Over Mentoring Activities

03:25 Reflections on the Impact of Mentoring and Giving Back

06:18 Organizational Investment in People and Leadership Development

07:56 The ROI of Employee Development and Mentorship

09:18 Mentoring as a Leadership Skill and Organizational Priority

09:52 Mentors Who Influenced Brad’s Career

11:20 The Role of Human Guidance in the Age of AI

13:34 Leading Distributed Teams and External Perspectives

15:02 The Future of Leadership and External Help

15:55 Advice for Aspiring Leaders and Mentorship

16:46 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

Known for translating complex technology into clear, actionable strategy, she explores career pivots, building confidence without certainty, and why mentorship and relationships often matter more than resumes.

Takeaways

• Confidence isn’t about having all the answers–it’s trusting that you’ll figure it out.
• Career growth comes from trying new things rather than staying where you’re comfortable.
• Relationships often matter more than what’s on your resume.
• Mentorship works best when it’s rooted in empathy and active listening.
• Taking care of yourself shapes how you show up at work and in life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jackelyn Keller and her background

02:30 Building a career across marketing, teaching, and entrepreneurship

06:10 Knowing when to push through versus when to pivot

07:45 Taking risks before feeling ready

10:00 Redefining confidence as self-trust

11:40 Overcoming fear of public speaking through teaching

14:15 Mentors who shaped her career

16:20 What makes a great mentor

17:20 Why leaders struggle to ask for help

18:20 Managing self-doubt and personal pressure

20:00 The importance of outside perspectives

22:20 Advice for early-career professionals

23:15 The value of mentorship and community

Takeaways

• Early digital innovation showed Jason that understanding customer lifetime value can reshape how companies view new technology.
• Successful digital transformation happens when organizations prioritize consumer experience over internal convenience.
• AI should free up human time for deeper critical thinking rather than replace human roles.
• Empathy and creative friction are essential for solving complex problems and building better ideas.
• Organizations make better decisions when they focus on the questions they need answered before gathering data.
• Democratizing data helps teams collaborate and solve problems faster across the organization.
• Leaders should automate predictable work, elevate human judgment, and optimize decision velocity.
• Technology itself is not the disruptor but the tool that enables meaningful disruption.

Chapters

00:00 Jeremy welcomes Jason and introduces his background in digital transformation and marketing.

01:00 Jason shares his career journey from early e-commerce to working with major global brands.

03:30 Why consumer-centric thinking should guide technology and digital decisions.

05:30 Leadership traits, including curiosity, relationship building, and humility.

08:30 How AI and empathy work together in the future of work.

10:20 Using data and learning agendas to improve decision making.

13:00 A leadership framework automates predictable tasks, elevates human insight, and optimizes velocity.

14:00 The mentors and relationships that shaped Jason’s career.

16:00 Why leaders must stay intentional when adopting new technologies.

Takeaways

• Leadership is about connecting people and empowering them.
• The journey to leadership involves learning through experience.
• Mentorship can come from various sources, including family and colleagues.
• Networking should be genuine and reciprocal, not transactional.
• Small gestures can have a significant impact on relationships.
• Understanding individual motivations is key to effective leadership.
• Creating a supportive environment fosters psychological safety.
• Involvement in local organizations can enhance career growth.
• Building a personal brand is essential in today's professional landscape.
• Empowering others leads to a more successful and cohesive team.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:42 Defining Leadership and Team Building

05:40 The Journey to Leadership

08:41 Mentorship and Influences

11:44 The Importance of Networking

14:21 Motivating and Empowering Teams

17:31 Final Thoughts and Advice

They also dig into what real mentorship looks like, how leaders can build a culture of learning across teams, and why great advertising is not just creative and media but also the sales experience.

Takeaways 

• Your corporate career can be the venture capital that funds your future risk-taking.
• Curiosity lets you lead and influence even before you have a title or direct reports.
• Great advertising only works when creative, media, and the sales experience are connected.
• Leaders build learning cultures by meeting every level of the team and making collaboration unavoidable.
• Mentorship programs work best when they are supported from the top but driven organically from the ground.

Chapters 

00:00 Jinx introduces himself and his background leading marketing at Dish and Sling.

03:05 Why he left the CMO seat to bet on himself and start consulting.

06:40 The mentor who gave him his first real marketing start and taught him scrappy fundamentals.

12:10 The moment he realized curiosity is a career advantage that helps you punch above your weight.

14:40 How to build a culture of learning through one-on-ones and cross-team collaboration.

18:10 Advice for emerging marketers and sellers: don’t stay in your lane and use your network.

20:05 How organizations can create mentorship programs that work without feeling forced.

Takeaways

• Scott Hess is the Chief Work Officer of Publicis Media.
• The Chicago Advertising Federation's Career Day is crucial for networking.
• Mentorship can significantly impact career paths in advertising.
• Career Day demystifies the advertising industry for young people.
• Networking events provide access to industry leaders and opportunities.
• Scott's son found joy in advertising after initially pursuing engineering.
• The advertising industry offers diverse career paths and opportunities.
• Personal connections can lead to job opportunities and mentorship.
• The excitement of young professionals can reinvigorate seasoned veterans.
• Chicago's winter can be a downside, but the city has much to offer.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:43 The Importance of Career Day

05:37 Mentorship and Networking in Advertising

08:50 Personal Experiences and Career Paths

11:38 The Joy of Working in Advertising

14:37 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

Takeaways

• Heather Macaulay is the president of MadConnect.
• MadConnect automates connectivity in the advertising ecosystem.
• Presenting a clear message is crucial for success.
• Entrepreneurship requires taking risks and trusting oneself.
• Sales should focus on problem-solving rather than transactions.
• Mentorship plays a vital role in career development.
• Balancing career and family requires conscious decisions.
• Building a personal brand involves genuine connections.
• Listening is key to effective mentorship.
• Your network is essential for success in any industry.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Heather Macaulay

02:41 Understanding MadConnect and Its Role

05:52 The Journey to Entrepreneurship

08:33 Sales Strategies and Problem Solving

11:38 Mentorship and Guidance

14:37 Balancing Career and Family Life

17:20 Building Trust and Personal Brand

20:39 Parting Words and Industry Insights

Takeaways

• Lida transitioned from med school to tech, finding her niche in product management.
• Balancing technical skills with coaching is essential for success.
• Burnout is a common issue in tech, and setting boundaries is crucial.
• Many professionals feel an impending sense of doom due to an unsustainable work pace.
• Intentionally slowing down can lead to better outcomes.
• Effective mentorship involves accountability and co-creating goals.
• Lida emphasizes the importance of human connection in tech roles.
• Taking breaks and resting is vital for long-term productivity.
• Self-reflection and pausing can enhance personal well-being.
• Trusting your team is essential for effective leadership.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:37 Balancing Product Management and Coaching

05:17 Recognizing Burnout and Setting Boundaries

07:58 Traits of Successful Leaders

11:07 Effective Mentorship and Guidance

13:41 Lessons from Mentors and Personal Growth

16:32 Final Thoughts and Advice

Takeaways

• Hannah and Walter express their interests in acting, DJing, and biking.
• Mentorship plays a crucial role in their lives, with family and teachers as key figures.
• Living life to the fullest and seizing opportunities is essential.
• It's important to pursue what makes you happy, regardless of others' opinions.
• Being yourself means being a leader and not a follower.
• Peer pressure can be challenging, but individuality is important.
• Advice for adults includes being supportive and understanding in the workplace.
• Legacy is about being remembered as a good person and making a positive impact.
• Both siblings aspire to help others and support causes they believe in.
• The conversation highlights the importance of family support and open communication.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Meet Hannah and Walter

02:10 What Dad Does for Work

03:20 Personifying Oh, Hello

04:00 Mentors and Role Models

05:30 Advice for the World

07:00 Handling Peer Pressure and Confidence

09:20 Asking for Help and Learning from Others

13:10 What They Want to Be When They Grow Up

17:10 Starting a Business and Giving Back

19:10 Finding What You’re Good At

20:25 What It Means to Be Yourself

22:00 Teasing, Bullying, and Respect

24:50 Advice for Grownups at Work

27:10 Advice to Their Future Selves

28:40 Legacy and Impact

30:20 Questions for Dad

36:30 Final Words of Wisdom

Takeaways

• Life is a three-legged stool: work, family, and self.

• Marketing is the glue that stitches the C-suite together.

• Always give, no matter what you do in your career.

• The past is your rear-view mirror; don't dwell on it.

• Mindfulness is about being grounded in the moment.

• AI is a collaborative tool that should be used thoughtfully.

• Thought leadership is about context, not just content.

• Companies have no soul; prioritize your independence.

• Entrepreneurship is fulfilling but often undervalued.

• Figure out what you're good at and pursue it. 

Chapters

00:00 Intro and welcome

01:00 Meet Julie Ginches

02:45 From CMO to advisor and founder

04:10 The three-legged stool of life

05:45 Self care as a leadership responsibility

07:20 What CEOs misunderstand about marketing

09:05 Mentorship and giving without expectation

10:45 Emotional resilience and perspective

12:30 Mindfulness in practice

14:20 AI in marketing is underhyped and overhyped

16:10 Balancing AI with human storytelling

17:45 Thought leadership as context, not content

19:10 A career-defining leap

21:00 Advice for the next generation

22:45 Final reflections and closing

Takeaway

• Mentorship is the key to personal and professional growth.

• Self-awareness builds better teams and stronger leaders.

• Asking for help early prevents bigger challenges later.

• Balance between work and life defines long-term success.

• True leadership comes from collaboration, not control.

Chapter

00:00 Introduction and Sam’s journey

03:30 Lessons from mentors who shaped his path

06:10 Defining real strategy and holistic thinking

08:20 The strength in humility and asking for help

12:00 Staying consistent through challenges

15:10 Creating a culture of trust and openness

18:00 Finding fulfillment through balance

21:20 Final advice on leadership and growth

• True leadership starts with empathy and understanding your team as people.
• Balancing family, health, and work makes you a stronger professional.
• Vulnerability connects leaders to their teams more deeply than perfection ever could.
• Mentorship is a two-way exchange of learning that happens at every level.
• Self-care and community are essential for long-term success and well-being.

Chapters 00:00 Jeremy Bloom welcomes Elizabeth Donovan and sets the tone for an honest conversation. 01:00 Elizabeth explains why vulnerability is the foundation of leadership. 04:30 Elizabeth reflects on her parents’ immigrant story and the lessons of resilience. 08:00 How guidance and hard work shaped her professional path. 10:40 From AccuWeather to Marriott to Acxiom, Elizabeth’s journey of innovation. 14:00 Why collaboration and flexibility drive today’s hybrid teams. 18:30 The importance of boundaries, family time, and personal rituals. 22:20 Elizabeth’s renewed focus on wellness and connection. 23:50 Her advice for the next generation of leaders.

The conversation dives deep into leadership, culture, mentorship, and resilience, as Mike reflects on lessons learned from building a company through industry disruption, maintaining connections across continents, and fostering trust in a world without office walls.

Takeaways

• AdLib was built to solve a long-standing problem in ad tech: fragmented access across programmatic platforms.
• Mike and co-founder Dan Bogert turned a shared frustration into a company through persistence, patience, and self-funding.
• The collapse of MediaMath became a turning point that forced AdLib to evolve quickly and expand its reach.
• Leadership, for Mike, is about trust, not control, and giving people the space to deliver their best work.
• Running a remote team means finding new ways to create closeness and connection beyond office walls.
• A strong culture starts with empathy, small gestures of care, and genuine investment in people’s wellbeing.
• Transparency and vulnerability are core to how Mike communicates, both in success and in struggle.
• Mentorship and family values have shaped his belief in showing up, working hard, and staying grounded.
• Mike’s advice to future founders: take the leap, stay curious, and don’t let fear of failure hold you back.

Chapters 00:00 Introductions and Mike’s Background

01:55 What AdLib Does and Its Purpose

03:22 The Journey from MediaMath to Founding AdLib

05:17 Early Iterations and Lessons from Bootstrapping

07:22 Evolving Leadership and Culture in a Remote World

09:47 Building Trust and Accountability Across Teams

11:23 Attracting Global Talent and Creating Belonging

13:59 Investing in People and Wellbeing

15:18 Fostering Vulnerability and Openness Remotely

17:17 Preparing for Growth and Staying Agile

19:22 Leading with Empathy Through Life’s Highs and Lows

20:14 Mentors, Work Ethic, and Life Lessons

22:35 Hard Lessons in Trust and Perseverance

24:01 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Takeaways

• Kevin Kowalick made a bold decision to pivot from ad tech to academia.

• The concept of a 'multipreneur' reflects a desire for diverse career experiences.

• Coaching is about helping individuals unlock their potential and overcome fear.

• Mentorship plays a crucial role in shaping leadership styles and approaches.

• Emerging leaders often lack the training needed to transition from doers to leaders.

• Real-world examples enhance learning and engagement in the classroom.

• Fear is a common barrier to career advancement and change.

• Investing in employee development is more cost-effective than replacing talent.

• Leaders should prioritize making their team members feel valued and heard.

• Personal experiences in the industry can inform and enrich teaching and coaching.

Chapters

00:00 The Bold Career Pivot

02:33 The Journey to Academia and Coaching

05:46 Support Systems and Family Dynamics

08:38 Influential Mentors and Leadership Lessons

11:44 Transitioning from Doer to Leader

14:31 Real-World Impact of Coaching

17:42 Bridging Theory and Practice in Education

20:28 Preparing Emerging Leaders

23:38 Overcoming Fear and Career Stagnation

26:13 Investing in People and Coaching

Takeaways

• Kara Grenier emphasizes the importance of culture in attracting talent.
• Adam Katz believes in leading with empathy and respect for employees.
• The relationship between the CEO and Chief People Officer is crucial for company culture.
• A distributed workforce requires leaders who are confident and secure in their roles.
• Mentorship is vital for personal and professional growth.
• Creating a culture of continuous learning is essential for employee retention.
• Asking for help should come from a place of security, not insecurity.
• Community and collaboration enhance workplace dynamics.
• Diverse voices in leadership lead to better decision-making.
• Both leaders value the role of mentors in their careers.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Sightly and Its Leaders
02:39 The Dynamic Duo: CEO and Chief People Officer
05:23 Building a Distributed Workforce
08:49 Leadership and Employee Well-being
11:30 Cultivating Growth and Development
14:50 The Importance of Asking for Help
17:27 Mentorship and Community Building
20:29 Personal Growth and Learning
23:32 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

Takeaways

• Breck has been with Attain for nearly three years.

• Mentorship has helped Breck solidify a plan for career growth.

• Access to mentors has shifted how colleagues view Breck.

• Having support allows for taking more risks in the workplace.

• OhHello is filled with experienced individuals who want to invest in others.

• Companies not using OhHello miss out on potential growth.

• Breck encourages others to ask their employers for OhHello access.

• Attain's leadership prioritizes employee development.

• Support and intentionality are key themes in Breck's experience.

• Fresh perspectives from mentors can be very impactful.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Breck Mahoney and Attain

01:19 The Impact of Mentorship on Career Growth

03:25 Access to Expertise and Its Influence

05:04 The Value of OhHello for Professional Development

07:06 Support and Intentionality in the Workplace

07:57 Final Thoughts on Mentorship and Growth

Takeaways

• Advertising roots: Third-generation advertiser shaped by family legacy.
• Digital pioneer: Built one of the first digital units at Camelot
• Tech lessons: Learned agility and speed in the early days of digital media.
• Mentorship: Guided by key figures throughout his career.
• Unlearning: Success comes from adaptability and letting go of old methods.
• Leadership style: Leads with empathy, trust, and open communication.
• Doer’s mindset: Believes growth comes from action and hands-on learning.

Chapters

0:13 Introductions & Journey: Jeremy and Sam kick off with humor and Sam’s path from Camelot to PMG.

03:18 Mentors: Lessons from early influences and family roots in advertising.

07:01 Leadership & Pressure: Building trust, empathy, and resilience in a results-driven industry.

13:27 Pivots & Satisfaction: Career-defining moves from consulting to Blockbuster, and finding personal fulfillment.

20:00 Mentorship & Curiosity: Paying it forward, asking better questions, and thriving in the media's fast-changing world.

25:33 Unlearning & Advice: Adapting to change, embracing new waves, and encouraging young pros to go do.

Takeaways

• The importance of authenticity in personal and professional life.
• Living a life of service can lead to fulfillment.
• A mindset of abundance can enhance one's zest for life.
• Overcoming challenges can lead to personal growth and self-discovery.
• Community support is vital for achieving personal and professional goals.
• Mentorship should involve challenging perspectives, not just comfort.
• Daring to be dull means starting without the pressure of perfection.
• Access to opportunities can change the trajectory of one's career.
• Disrupting your own narrative is essential for growth.
• Building genuine relationships is key to success.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Friendship Dynamics

02:44 The Importance of Authenticity and Leadership

05:46 Zest for Life and Personal Growth

08:36 The 29,029 Challenge: A Journey of Self-Discovery

11:31 Community and Mentorship: Building Connections

14:37 Chicago Brothers: Empowering Multicultural Men

21:55 Community Support and Professional Development

23:55 Building Businesses and Overcoming Fear

30:29 The Importance of Mentorship

39:44 Disrupting Your Narrative for Growth

Takeaways

• Andrew moved to New York during the pandemic to start a new life.
• He founded Fibe, a tech events business, to connect people.
• Community building was essential during the isolation of COVID-19.
• Andrew emphasizes the importance of kindness in networking.
• The 'third door' concept highlights alternative paths to success.
• Mentorship has played a crucial role in Andrew's journey.
• Creating a supportive work environment fosters alignment and growth.
• Taking small actions can lead to significant opportunities.
• It's important to embrace uncertainty in entrepreneurship.
• Now is a great time to start experimenting with ideas.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Andrew Yeung
02:44 The Birth of Fibe and Early Challenges
05:34 Building Community and Connection
08:38 The Concept of the Third Door
11:46 The Role of Mentorship in Growth
14:33 Creating a Supportive Work Environment
17:28 Encouragement for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
20:32 Reflections on Career Choices
23:17 Final Thoughts and Advice

Takeaways ✔️ Brian's journey from basketball to entrepreneurship is inspiring. ✔️ Understanding buyer feedback is crucial for sales success.

✔️ Leadership requires adapting to different personality types. ✔️ Empathy in business is rooted in preparation and understanding. ✔️ Mentorship plays a vital role in personal and professional growth. ✔️Trustworthiness is a key value in sales and business. ✔️Skill acquisition is essential in the age of AI. ✔️ Preparation for meetings can lead to unexpected opportunities. ✔️ Core values shape the culture and direction of a business. ✔️ Continuous learning is important at any stage of life.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background of Brian Hamor
02:47 The Concept of BuyerExperience
05:39 Leadership Lessons from Basketball
08:45 The Importance of Preparation and Empathy
11:42 The Role of Mentorship in Personal Growth
14:44 Core Values Driving Buyer Experience
17:22 Future of B2B Growth and Skill Acquisition

What follows is a grounded conversation about knowing when to pivot, how to lead with clarity, and what it really means to grow personally and professionally.

🔑 Topics Covered:
• The deal that collapsed and triggered a months-long personal reset • Building and walking away from multiple ventures at Gateway X • GrowthAssistant’s unexpected rise and what’s next with AI • Why Jesse stepped out of the CEO role and how he learned to listen to his energy • Translating marketing speak into private equity language • Letting go of guilt, trusting the process and redefining ambition • Why mentorship, feedback, and spiritual perspective matter more than ever

🎙️ Plus: Jesse shares how rejection from one investor turned into deeper alignment, why Kahani didn’t work out, and how fatherhood continues to shape his lens on success.

🔥 If you're building, evolving, or questioning your next chapter, this one's worth a listen.

🔗 Learn more at OhHello.ai

#Entrepreneurship #Startups #JessePujji #GrowthAssistant #GatewayX #FounderJourney #Leadership #VentureStudio #SelfAwareness #OhHelloPod #Mentorship #PivotPoints #BusinessPodcast

What follows is one of the most honest, tactical convos we’ve had on building something real — and surviving the chaos that comes with it.

🔑 Topics Covered:

– How Erik bootstrapped Hawke Media to 260+ employees and 5,000+ brands

– Scaling Hawke Ventures into a $20M fund focused on marketing and eComm tech

– The $10 million curveball that nearly cratered it all — and how he fought through it

– Why 98.2% of people aren’t wired to build — and why Erik only hires the 1.8%

– How fractional mentorship and in-office osmosis beat traditional training

– Building a founder-led culture that values grit over ego

– Real talk on Gen Z, leadership, burnout, and staying uncomfortable

🎙️ Plus: Erik gives a shoutout to his personal advisory board — including Joshua Zad (Alfred Coffee), Cole Zucker (Green Creative), Josh Wand (ForceBrands), John Koeltl (UP.Labs), Blake Mallen (Herbalife), and Sieva Kozinsky.

🔥 If you’re building, leading, or scaling something of your own — this one’s a must.

🔗 Learn more at OhHello.ai

📢 We’re growing fast and fundraising now — and if you’re part of the 1.8%, you’ll know why that matters.

#Entrepreneurship #Startups #HawkeMedia #ErikHuberman #HawkeVentures #Leadership #VentureCapital #Marketing #OhHelloPod #Mentorship #Bootstrapping #Grit #BusinessPodcast

Together, they explore:

• What it means to “reimagine” leadership in the age of hybrid work
• How great culture isn’t copied — it’s co-created
• Why mentorship is no longer optional in a fast-changing workforce
• How OhHello is making expert guidance accessible, scalable, and real-time

Whether you’re a founder, people leader, or exec looking to level-up your culture — this one’s for you.

🎙️ OhHello is building the mentorship infrastructure modern teams need. If you’re curious how it works, we’re happy to share.

Big thanks to Adrian Salamunovic for making the intro! 

#mentorship #peopleleadership #culture #futureofwork #reimagine

This one’s not just a story — it’s a blueprint for the future we’re building. This is Episode 96.

Meet Sahin Boydas — an entrepreneur that gets shit done:

🎯 Built Remoteteam.com (Acquired by Gusto) before remote work was a buzzword

💸 Sold to Gusto in the middle of the pandemic

🎙️ Records 6,000+ hours of daily conversations with his wife + team

🤖 Runs his own AI to track life, ideas, and startup chaos

🌱 Now building from Claros Farm — part lab, part vision, all heart

What hit hardest?

“Every company’s fate could change if every employee had a coach who really knew them.”

That’s the entire thesis behind OhHello.ai 👋 — giving people real-time access to mentors, motivators, and modern guidance when it matters most.

We talked:

💥 Motivation over micromanagement

📈 How to build world-class teams from junior talent

🧠 Why every founder needs a friend-tor

💡 Why recording your life might be the best startup investment you make

This one flies — Sahin’s story is wild, honest, and inspiring as hell!

🎧 Tune in now wherever you listen/subscribe/watch: https://linktr.ee/ohhelloinc

🍒 Tag someone who need a lil inspiration

#OhHello #Startups #RemoteWork #AI #Mentorship #Founders #FutureOfWork

Everyone loves the “big leap” founder story.

But the truth?

The best companies aren’t built on leaps.

They’re built on small, smart, disciplined hops — over and over again.

Allison Whalen, CEO and Founder of Parentaly, joined Jeremy Bloom of OhHello to share what scaling a real company actually looks like:

• Why smart founders de-risk their bets before they jump
• How doubling her pricing (thanks to the right mentor) shifted her company’s trajectory
• The emotional pressure of building when it’s personal — and how boundaries create better leaders
• How “worst-case scenario thinking” can actually fuel, not freeze, growth

This conversation isn’t just about parental leave — it’s a blueprint for how real resilience is built.

If you’re building, investing, or mentoring the next generation of founders, this is a must-listen.

🎧 Full episode now live.

Massive thanks to Allison for keeping it honest, smart, and actionable.

#startups #founders #resilience #riskmanagement #venturecapital #ohhello

Jason Damata is the founder and CEO of Fabric Media, an award-winning communications and strategic consulting group launched in 2007 to serve innovative companies at the intersection of media, technology and advertising.

Fabric develops and executes go-to-market programs that accelerate growth, build brand equity and deliver positive impact for companies that are evolving how content is experienced, delivered and monetized, including TV makers and networks, streamers, leading ad tech/martech platforms and measurement companies.

Damata is also the co-owner and publisher of TVREV, an analyst group and media company with 40,000 subscribers known for its industry trend reports, and The Measure, a forum for data-based reporting and bespoke insight services.

He has helped architect go-to-market strategies and establis marketing operations for numerous companies from start-up to merger and acquisition (for 10 partners) or major funding events (for 18). Among them: Damata led Fabric through a decade of service for iSpot.tv, a pioneer in TV measurement; seven years for Madhive, the streaming ad tech company reshaping local TV; and seven years for smart TV maker VIZIO through its transformation to a software-led company — including leading marketing for the IPO; the launches of VIZIO Ads and Inscape (VIZIO’s data division); and the expansion of its SmartCast OS.

He also served as Acting CMO for Trendrr, the first company to quantify real-time social trends, until it was acquired by Twitter; served as the CMO of bebo.com when it was the world’s third-largest social network; has put in 7-plus years in service of CreatorIQ, the world’s largest social media data platform; Tubular Labs, the world’s largest social video measurement platform and explore.org, where he helped build the planet’s largest live internet TV network (for animals!).

Damata is an active investor in and advisor to technology start-ups that aim to bring better accountability, transparency and innovation to the media industry.

In 2014, Damata moved from Denver to Los Angeles to start Fabric’s studios division, which houses a cross-disciplinary consortium for artists and creators to collaborate on projects and events while developing IP in emerging media fields.

Damata got his start in media at C-SPAN in 2002, helping to produce distance education programming and later traveling the country in collaboration with cable companies.

It's Episode 92 and this one features a wise old soul who carries himself with grace and curiosity. Good things come to those that wait...and for that, thanks for being so patient, Nikhil Lai!

Nikhil is a Senior Analyst at Forrester, so our conversation took us from the importance of creative and data-driven #advertising strategies, all the way back to the historical roots of #mentorship.

Why tune in?

⏳ Timeless Mentorship: Nikhil highlighted how centuries-old apprenticeship structures still fuel success—whether it’s for 17th-century artisans or today’s ad tech innovators.

🐵  Embracing Curiosity: His relentless curiosity has shaped an impressive career journey, from growing up in Connecticut to studying at the The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and now advising top brands at Forrester while living w/ his wife in LA and appreciating words of wisdom from his sister, parents, mentors- Dave Morgan, Jeff Immelt and more

🔬 Creative Ad Tech & Data Deprecation: If you’re a marketer or brand builder, Nikhil’s take on the future of creative optimization—particularly in a world where data signals are dwindling—is a can’t-miss.

Ready to access a community of empathetic mentors that want to help you and your business grow? Sign-up at OhHello.ai! Each week, we'll continue to highlight how our OhHello.ai 👋 mentors can elevate your business and teams' outputs. Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments; we'd love to hear from you!

#marketing #advertising #career

What happens when you blend genuine curiosity, fearless failure, and real mentorship? You get a leader like Mike Zeman dropping in for episode 91 of the OhHello.ai ☕️ pod.

This next mentor's journey spans ad agencies to tech giants (Publicis Groupe, Netflix, Google, Square). Mike shares powerful insights on career growth, mentorship, and the art of turning failures into fuel for innovation. Plus, we learn about his covid 🐰🐰.

Key Takeaways:

♟️ Mentors that made an impact on Mike:

Shoutout to  Rishad Tobaccowala, who taught Mike to play the long game and steer clear of short-term politics. Christian Kugel showed him how to have fun while pushing for excellence

😌 Confidence and Optimism Breed Results

Mentorship should spark your team’s confidence. Confident people take bigger bets, and that’s where real growth happens

🌊 Embrace Failure

If your failures aren’t getting bigger over time, you’re likely not innovating enough (inspired by Jeff Bezos). Encourage your team to try, fail, learn, and repeat.

👂Active Listening

Instead of planning your response, really lean in and ask “why?” multiple times to uncover valuable insights.

This was a great convo; thank you, Mike. The best employers are the ones that invest in their people. Ready. Set. Grow.

We're bringing on new mentors and businesses in March - sign-up now at OhHello.ai

#Mentorship #CMO #Marketing #Leadership #Tech #CareerGrowth

🎙️ Our guest? Zack Holland, founder of Select Few & Avery. Zack built his first software at 15 and learned (the hard way) that mentorship is the ultimate cheat code for success.

We talked about:
✅ The power of mentorship—and why it’s the shortcut to avoiding costly mistakes
✅ His top mentors, including Sam Parr (The Hustle, Hampton) & Tom Logan (Coley)
✅ The biggest marketing mistakes founders make (and how to avoid them)
✅ Mental health, stoicism, and why taking care of yourself is a competitive advantage

💡 “One great mentor can change everything.”

💬 Who’s been a game-changing mentor in your career? Drop their name in the comments👇

🎧 Listen now & let us know your favorite takeaway!

#OhHello #Mentorship #Marketing #Founders #AI #Startups #Growth

It's episode 88, and we're back from a lil break!  Our next "Hello" (aka an OhHello mentor) has 20+ years of amazing tech experience leading teams, product, and marketing org at TikTok Google Cisco and Intel Corporation -- talk about Silicon Valley experience!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Amy Chou- who is absolutely stoked to be a mentor on the OhHello.io platform! Amy shared her journey and insights into #careerdevelopment, #mentorship, and the importance of a supportive #network.

We discussed the significance of having a supportive community, particularly for women and immigrants in the tech industry. Amy highlighted her personal mantra, “Dream, Plan, Do, Live,” which guides her approach to career and personal growth along w/ thanking the mentors that helped her along the way: JeanAnn Nichols + Shawn Mielke

Watch to see how we talk about how "Challenges Are Opportunities for Growth"

and "The Importance of a Supportive Community...a la the OhHello.io 🌞☕️ tribe!

Go book time w/ Amy Chou on OhHello.io!

It's episode 87 of the OhHello.io 🌞☕️ pod, and our next "Hello" (aka a featured Mentor on the platform) is stoked to be a part of the growing tribe!

Dan Shuftan is many things, but father and husband comes first. Dan is a big fan of #payingitfoward , is the creator of the #ShuftanJobReport , and he has very much leaned into throwing the elevator back down to help others.

A motivator, a sales lead, and a pro committed to #mentorship, #networking and helping others.

His grandparents, both Holocaust survivors, met each other when his grandmother took care of his grandfather who was shot in the back of the head. The story and is deeply touching and underscores the resilience passed down from generation to generation.

Dan also talks about the impact his father, late father-in-law, and 3 friends/mentors have made on his career (Michael Porter, Jeffrey Mard, and Brian Goldstein).

💡 Dan's words of wisdom: "Work hard and be humble."💡

Go book time w/ Dan Shuftan on OhHello.io - 50% of Dan's proceeds will be going to the American Cancer Society!

https://ohhello.io/mentors/DanShuftan

Yes'sir, Keni Thacker! We agree and welcome to Episode 86 of the OhHello pod!

Big thanks to fellow “Hello” (Rachel Petzold) for introducing me to Keni Thacker, founder and Chief Creative Officer of 100 Roses From Concrete!

Our discussion topics-

💬 The Power of Mentorship: Keni emphasizes the importance of mentorship in breaking barriers and creating opportunities, especially for people of color in #advertising, #marketing, and #media. His nonprofit, 100 Roses from Concrete, is a testament to this mission.

☕ Authentic Connections: Genuine mentor-mentee relationships are crucial. Keni’s journey from having a mentor in high school to finding his “big sister” and mentor Felicia Geiger (she/her/hers) highlights the importance of these bonds.

🌍 Building Inclusive Communities: Keni’s work is all about inclusivity. Initially focused on men of color, 100 Roses from Concrete expanded to include women, creating a more diverse and supportive community.

Keni’s mantra, “I’m a leader and a loner because followers never leave their mark,” resonates deeply. Let’s all strive to leave our mark by supporting and uplifting each other through platforms and communities like OhHello.io 🌞☕️.io + 100 Roses From Concrete!

We're stoked to have you, Keni, and welcome the 100 Roses From Concrete community into our growing OhHello.io 🌞☕️ tribe!

Keni and his crew will have the opportunity to donate their proceeds to...you guessed it...100 Roses From Concrete (a 501c3 org that'll be live on OhHello.io this week)

Go book time w/ Keni Thacker and catch the interview here or wherever you prefer to listen to our pod!

https://ohhello.io/mentors/KeniThac

It's episode 83 and our next "Hello" (a mentor/expert) is beyond stoked to be part of our  OhHello.io 🌞☕️ tribe. This bad ass mama (and Netflix Korean-American reality star via "Love After Divorce") praises the importance of combining personal grit with mentorship in and out of the workplace.

"I love how OhHello.io bridges the gap between helping people navigate their careers, moving up the corporate ladder, and providing access to other execs that would otherwise seem unreachable." -Sora Lee

Sora, the head of global product marketing for creative solutions, at TikTok, came solo to America as a 16 yr old from Korea. From starting her career at TubeMogul, Inc. and going to Netflix, Meta, and TikTok for Business, she acknowledges that asking for #help and #mentorship have played crucial roles in shaping her #career (professionally) and as a single mom.

Some of the mentors that have helped get Sora to where she is:

Khe Yeh

Jane Kim Hong (via good friend Erica Hong)

Aseem Gandhi

Just as Sora's been fortunate to receive guidance, she's passionate about paying it forward. Women's economic empowerment (and emotional well-being) are causes close to her heart, reflecting her family's legacy of small business ownership and the belief in uplifting others.

As a mentor/expert on the platform, she's excited to build-up other Asian American professionals, single parents, and everyone else that wants to ascend within their career! Starting this week, you can book 1:1s w/ Sora via https://ohhello.io/

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What does OhHello.io do? We push people forward while giving back.

Each of our mentors/experts donate a portion of their fees to charities near and dear to them while helping you connect, ascend, and pulling you up!

Come join the OhHello.io 🌞☕️ tribe! And remember to give Sora's pod a 5-star review :)

It's episode 80, and this "Hello" (what we call a certified mentor around these parts) is all about #community

In fact, Nina Nasre leads the Adobe Acrobat community, and we're thrilled to have her as a mentor within our tribe!

Nina is a 💪 and confident leader, and she talks about how it's not easy navigating a corporate environment without #mentors

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Nina highlights OhHello.io as a vital resource for young professionals navigating career challenges. Being a strong woman in corporate America is not easy.  She gives shout-outs to 3 of her mentors (Erin Milan, Mary Sheehan - an elite OhHello.io 🌞☕️ OG, Phil Cowlishaw - a mentor to many) that have helped her

🌱 Life Beyond Work:

An avid traveler and foodie, Nina stresses the importance of work-life balance and enjoying life's experiences.

📣 Connect with Nina on OhHello.io: https://ohhello.io/mentors/ninanasre

#Mentorship #CareerDevelopment #OhHello #Adobe

It's episode 79 and this #salesdevelopment #SDR (outbound sales expert), Tito 🚀 Bohrt - Sales Mad Scientist, is ecstatic to be part of our OhHello.io 🌞☕️ tribe!

Growing-up in Bolivia, and working his butt off to get to where he is today,

Tito emphasizes the importance of #mentorship and how he chooses to give back. Looking back, as a Duke University alum, Tito thanks some of his mentors- Jesse Lipson, Brooks Bell - LEAD FROM BEHIND, Ed Cheely.

"When mentorship is paid for, as a mentee, you're more likely going to take action and get stuff done. When mentorship is free, there's little accountability for the mentee (no push-pull - or 2-way street)." Hot damn, do I agree w/ this - action oriented mentorship!!

Rice. Beans. Bugs. --> some good nuggets from this convo

Thank you, Tito 🚀 Bohrt - Sales Mad Scientist - we're excited to have you with us on this journey!

Business vs. Friendship, Fun vs. Money -- these themes don't have to compete!

#mentalhealth #joy #career navigation are all central themes that Scott offers as an OhHello.io mentor!

Scott wants to give a shout-out to the friendtors and mentors that have helped him along the way: Chuck Davis, Joe Marchese, Rich LeFurgy, Paul Hardart, Roysi Erbes, Wendy Aldrich, Nick MacShane, Amanda Richman, Jo Kinsella, Shelley Zalis, Jim Bankoff and many more along his journey.

What's most important to Scott is that everyone that books with him, on OhHello.io, please know that all of his proceeds will be going to Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York (where he was a former Board Director)

Go get guidance and advice from Scott: https://ohhello.io/mentors/Scottyschiller

Follow our journey and subscribe:

https://linktr.ee/ohhelloinc

It's episode 77, and this "Hello" (aka a mentor on the OhHello.io 🌞☕️ platform) comes with a smile and reminder to all -- as hard as it is, try not to compare yourself to others!

Yvette Davis, MBA, MSIMC (yes, 2 Masters Degrees!) has worked at some powerhouse companies (Dave & Buster's Inc., Walmart / Sam's Club, The Home Depot, OMD USA, Starcom) wearing all kinds of #marketing hats. In our chat, she emphasizes the importance of #mentorship acknowledging the influential figures who played a significant role in shaping her professional development ...brick-by-brick

The "Bricks":

🧱 Tracey D. Brown: Formerly at Sam's Club, Tracy helped Yvette broaden her strategic mindset and realize her full potential as a marketer

🧱 Tony Rogers: Former CMO at Walmart and Sam's Club, Tony provided Yvette with invaluable opportunities and insights, helping her understand the significance of having a seat at the table

🧱 Jeff Jenkins: CMO at Carters Inc., Jeff was a mentor through the ADWEEK Executive Mentorship Program, providing Yvette w/ invaluable guidance (aka "Jeffisms")

🧱 Kristil Nicholas A constant presence that's been instrumental in Yvette's professional + personal journey

Yvette is thrilled to be a part of the OhHello platform and tribe!

And, as always, please share/like/comment and remember to subscribe to the pod where we feature members of our OhHello tribe: https://pod.link/1666003514/

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For those playing at home, a friendly nudge to "uncover the cure" & bring an end to the silent KPI killer of "Waldosis" at adelaidemetrics.com/ohhello

It's episode 75, and this #adtech #influencer is not only proud to be an early "Hello" (mentor) on the OhHello.io 🌞☕️ platform, but Ari Paparo also co-hosts, with Eric Franchi, one of the best pods in #digitaladvertising #marketing (a la Marketecture Media).

As an AdTech pioneer (Doubleclick, Google, AppNexus) to CEO of Beeswax (Acquired by Comcast), Ari has picked up a thing or two during his tenure in the ecosystem.

In this episode, he provides advice, actionable tips for entrepreneurs, and pays homage to 2 powerhouse mentors that helped him along the way:

🔥 David Rosenblatt --> "what's the 1 thing we can do to create change?" - that has made an impact on Ari for 20 yrs

⚖️ Neal Mohan --> being able to manage complexity amongst teams, products, and still always GSD

We're stoked to have Ari on the OhHello.io platform!

https://pod.link/1666003514 (for your listening pleasure)

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annnnd, for those playing at home, don't forget our cliff-hanger from Zach Kubin's vod-  go to adelaidemetrics.com/ohhello to uncover the cure for Waldosis (free 👕)

It's episode 74, and this "Hello" (an OhHello.io 🌞☕️ mentor), is coming in with all the dance angles ---> why? Because Zach Kubin is the co-founder of Adelaide Metrics ...and #attentionmetrics matter!

I ❤️ a good collab. I also love watching my kids read "Where's Waldo"; let that be crystal clear. Today, many digital ad campaigns suffer from an affliction known as Waldosis (sounds itchy and uncomfortable).

Before you start this video, please open a new tab and copy/paste the link below; so, together, we can find a cure for Waldosis 💉 (and get 🔥 swag)

🔎 https://www.adelaidemetrics.com/ohhello 🔍

In this episode, Zach Kubin talks to us about the history of Adelaide, the importance of measuring attention, and the mentors that have paved the way...

w/ shout-outs to David Sable, Carrie Frolich, Alice Dure, Emily Chard, Kaitlin Keaveney O'Brien, Jared Hand, Marc Guldimann, Diane deCordova

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🎧  pod.link/1666003514 to listen to the audio/subscribe

It's episode 73 and this quote is gonna come crashing down on you... (like a DMB concert in the summer of 98)

🌊 "MENTORSHIP IS RIPPLES OF IMPACT" 🌊  - Shelley Paxton,

Shelley is our featured "Hello" (an OhHello.io 🌞☕️ mentor), that left the corporate world, as the CMO of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, to become the world's first "Chief Soul Officer". Our discussion delves into's Shelley's book "Soulbattical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life", the ideals of authenticity, and overall mindsets that impact us all.

Throughout the discussion, Shelley exudes excitement about her mission to help leaders rewrite their script of success. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity, freedom, and courage in aligning with one's true values. Shelley highlights her concept of "soul set," a mindset focused on understanding and aligning with one's inner truth.

She gives a big shout to the mentors that have helped her along the way: Kate Stephenson and Chip Conley

Shelley's going to be on OhHello.io, in the near future, but for now - come give this a watch, listen, and let us know what you think!

"Authenticity is the truest form of rebellion" ---> an easter egg for those watching the full episode.

#authenticleadership #soul #rebellion #marketing

This next "Hello" is the cup of coffee we all need to start the day!

There's a lot of energy, charisma, and excitement in episode 70 w/ a marketing and people leader who has spent time at Meta, Hunt Club, Wistia, Microsoft, A+E Networks, and NBCUniversal

"Thank you for creating OhHello! It's such an important moment for folks to be able to schedule time w/ pros that have been in their shoes and can talk through problems and solutions, real quick, especially while our infrastructures of professional support have been obliterated in a post-covid world." -Chris Meador the founder of yes and thinking

"It's such a magical moment seeing something in people that they don't see within themselves. Being able to see where people CAN go is beyond important." Chris, we're so excited to have YOU as a mentor (aka a "Hello") on the OhHello.io 🌞☕️ platform and newly appointed member of our tribe!

In this vod, Chris gives shout-outs to two of his mentors and what he appreciates about these two women:

👩‍🏫 Sarah Personette - what's incredible about Sarah is her kindness. She realizes that we're all equal 🤗

👩‍🏫 Jessica Jensen - "be you" - continues to be authentic and raw

What's even more special about Chris is that every OhHello Session that is booked...100% of his proceeds will be going to charity!

Meet Chris today: https://ohhello.io/mentors/yesandthinking

OhHello.io 🌞☕️ is a special place. We realize that confident, empathetic, #marketing #advertising #tech pros come in all shapes, sizes, and ages.

Meet our next "Hello" (aka a crowned Mentor) Julia Carter - an #sdr turned AE superstar.

In this candid conversation, Julia shares her journey from graduating during the pandemic 🎓 to carving out a nice niche in #sales. Julia gives thanks to some of her mentors @stanley q

Discover how Julia's authenticity, confidence, and willingness to test ideas have propelled her forward in the competitive world of sales.

Whether you're a recent grad, navigating the early stages of your career, or just seeking some inspiration, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss!

Spread the love, watch the video, and go book time with Julia Carter: https://ohhello.io/mentors/juliacarter

#GenZ #CareerJourney #SalesDevelopment #OhHello

Big thanks to our Inaugural Series Sponsor, the

#creativeadtech king, Flashtalking by Mediaocean

In this episode, we talk with PepsiCo’s Ally Schnitzer on how she measures creative effectiveness, across the retail media landscape to drive sales.

#ai is going to enable faster creative testing" - Ally Schnitzer

Ally is wicked smart and has an edge working across multiple brands + partners. Adtech God, of AdTechGod, and Jeremy Bloom, of OhHello.io 🌞☕️, loved listening and learning to what Ally had to say about the effect of creative personalization across unique

#retailmedia initiatives.

This episode promises to deliver hard-hitting insights on an evolving industry and how creative plays a crucial role in optimizing #media #sales and #roi

Welcome to TheAdTechForum.com

It's episode 67 and our featured "Hello" (an esteemed mentor on OhHello.io 🌞☕️), Sonia Nigam, is seriously impressive. Personally, and professionally, she's tackling a lot and making an impact across the board.

From the Bay, to Northwestern University, back to the Bay to join Braintree, and now CEO/co-founder of Change (https://www.linkedin.com/company/change-giving-experiences).

In this episode, we hit on #payingitforward #mentorship #givingback and rolling-up sleeves to GSD.

Sonia pays tribute to her top mentors- daphne carmeli (for being a bad ass) + Reshma Saujani (for bringing down the barriers for women to enter into engineering pipelines at an early age via Girls Who Code), along with humble shout-outs to her entrepreneurial family.

As a young founder, her advice reminds me of the book "Never Eat Alone" -- take yourself outside of your comfort zone, eat w/ new people, and meet with different people ---> it helps you learn and develop add'l empathy.

We're stoked to be partnering with Sonia, Amar Shah, and their team, at getchange.io.

Wanna learn more? Go book time w/ Sonia Nigam at https://ohhello.io/mentors/sonia

It's episode 66 and we're stoked to have #learninganddevelopment + cont'd #education fanatic, Shiv Gupta, as one of our OG "Hellos" (an official OhHello.io 🌞☕️ mentor).

From AOL to Criteo, Shiv Gupta started U of Digital 5-6 years back because he and his team love seeing lightbulbs go off when they continue to help people learn.

"it's the 💡 moments" - come watch, listen, and learn! Part of the video cuts out at the last minute, but guess what...the show must go on and it's the words that matter!

Stay tuned for some more synergies b/w U of Digital + OhHello.io 🌞☕️!

🚨 Series 1: Episode 1 of The AdTech Forum🚨

This is the first episode of our 5-part video series talking 👨‍🎤 Creative 👩‍🎨  c/o of our partners, Flashtalking by Mediaocean

AdTechGod + Jeremy Bloom explore how #creative innovation can enhance the effectiveness of media campaigns with our first guest Bryan Simkins of Publicis / Publicis Groupe / Publicis Media / Publicis Production

This episode promises to deliver hard-hitting insights on an evolving industry and how creative plays a crucial role in optimizing media performance.

#theadtechforum #creativeadtech

Welcome to TheAdTechForum.com

A lot of firsts...

Over the last month, when OhHello.io 🌞☕️ soft-launched (read: limited capabilities and a sample of our mentors), we set out to connect with EVERY "Oh" (mentee) to thank them for using the platform, to listen to their feedback, and to get their advice on what we can do to improve.

We really enjoyed getting to know our first "Oh", Ray Bennett Jr.; we appreciated the convo so much that I asked Ray if he'd be a guest on the pod/vod to walk us through his experience as the first "Oh".

🥇 Ray is the platform's 1st official "Oh"
🥇 Ray is our 1st "Oh" to book multiple sessions (recurring) on the platform, and is loving his cont'd mentorship via Mary Sheehan
🥇 Ray has now completed his 1st podcast
🥇 Ray is our 1st "Oh" to also become a "Hello" (mentor) ---> you'll be able to book time with Ray (and many more mentors) OhSoSoon when we open up the floodgates w/ v2.0 of the platform!

In this episode, Ray drops knowledge on:
💬 how he came across OhHello
💬 why he signed-up to be a mentee/Oh
💬 who he envisions using OhHello (the ICP)
💬 the impact his sessions have made on his confidence growing in #product and #marketing

In the meantime, let's #payitforward and help Mr. Bennett!

A genuine person, a proud family man, a #marketer, a #productmarketingmanager , a #productmarketing exec on the move!

Don't be a stranger - reach-out to Ray!

This 1:1 mentor interview features a stellar “wearer of many hats” "do'er of many cool things" and “explorer” that attracts smiles + respect from colleagues and friends everywhere she goes. In fact, this featured OhHello.io mentor is so talented , and well-liked, that she has the distinguished honor of being a citizen of both the US and the UK!

A seasoned pro w/ a wealth of experience in the Advertising and Marketing industry, this “Hello” (what we refer to as an OhHello.io mentor/expert) has spent 15+ years working in Chicago, San Francisco, New York, and London.

Toccara Baker is a Senior Director of Marketing at TripleLift. She’s held roles at Snap Inc., Adobe, TubeMogul, Inc., Publicis / Publicis Groupe / Starcom, and more. A member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated sorority, and a graduate of Northwestern University, this “Hello” is ecstatic to be a mentor on the OhHello.io platform (where you'll see Toccara and dozens upon dozens of additional faces, in November and beyond, as we're finishing-up our soft launch)

Some tidbits from this convo:

-Using the North Star of saying "YES!”

-The truest form of mentorship is ”guiding people to the decision that’s inside them"

2 best pieces of advice:

💡 Not making a decision is a decision within itself

👟 Run until you get tackled. Just keep running.

Big ups to Toccara's mentors: her close friend, that's like a big sis: Zarpana Kabir (big ups to Z!). A nod to her old friend/colleague, Cristina

Toccara also wants to call out 2 special members of her personal Board of Directors- Phil Cowlishaw ( 🐨 ) and Philip Duffield ( 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 )

We recorded this one a while back (thanks, TB), but it felt nice to re-watch and hear Zarpana, Phil, and Phil's names ❤️❤️❤️

Wanna be a mentor, too, or get help/meet some of the best in the biz? Drop us your email, go to ohhello.io, or book some time w/ our batch of OG OhHello mentors!

This "Hello" brings the funk, spunk, and an adorable pug all within the first few minutes!

Meet Thaisa Fernandes- an experienced #programmanager & #PMO with 15+ years of experience in the tech and agency field. Thaisa Fernandes, a Brazilian immigrant, has spent a decade in Silicon Valley, breaking the tech glass ceiling at companies like Twitter / X and now at Feedonomics (part of BigCommerce).

She's also a social entrepreneur with projects like the Latinx in Power podcast (part of HubSpot's creator community), featuring stories of global Latinx leaders. Thaisa authored PM101, the #1 blog on Program and Product Management, with over a million annual views. She co-authored the first-ever book on Product Management by Brazilian women, involving over 30 Latinas.

Product Owner (PSPO), PMI & Scrum Master (PSM) certified. Thaisa likes to solve problems, ask interesting questions, and help businesses create awesome products and programs. Thaisa Fernandes will be on v2.0 of OhHello.io (along with so many other amazing mentors), and she can't wait to connect with so many of you - all while giving back!

Her mentors:

Liu Lifong

Gretchen Rodríguez

Want to be a mentor or looking to seek guidance and help from someone like Thaisa? Great- sign-up now: OhHello.io

Growth & Marketing Leader

A Growth and Marketing Leader with broad experience across business categories and marketing

functions, combined with personal, hands-on experience in virtually every aspect of Marketing.

Experiences at large, public companies and nimble start-ups spanning e-commerce, retail,

education, automotive, and media made this possible.

A Business Marketer, with a track record of delivering global revenue growth and improving

profit metrics at companies such as Target, Etsy, and Codecademy.

A Consumer Marketer adept at customer acquisition, retention and unlocking customer advocacy

to drive growth.

A Builder who has launched new products and functions, built and developed teams and realized

new capabilities.

A few career highlights:

● Customer insights inspired moving the Etsy brand position from a destination for unique

gifts to Relevant Everyday, increasing the total addressable market and bolstering revenue

● Launching the Marketing function at Codecademy as a catalyst for the next stage of

growth, enabling Series D funding and eventual acquisition by a strategic competitor

● An entrepreneurial spirit and eye for opportunity led to the formation of Roundel,

Target’s Retail Media Network. Obsessed by the notion of reaching specific customer

segments (like cereal buyers) anywhere in the digital media ecosystem and connecting

media to purchases to improve customer insight and marketing measurement (closed

loop)

● Challenged by General Motors to move their dealer groups toward digital marketing, he

developed a “local” digital strategy and playbook featuring media, creative and reporting

services

Patrick currently resides in Minnesota with his partner Lisa and their two children. Outdoor

activities are a favorite, including long walks with their dog Teddy, running, golfing, and

swimming at their “up north” lake cabin. A deep love and respect for great bagels and pizza

remains from his time spent living in New York.

Patrick holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota.

But most importantly, thanks to her unabashed, reckless, and hopeful optimism, it led her to be a mother to a beautiful baby girl after a grueling journey with several pregnancy losses.

With over 15+ years in the sports, CPG, and innovation industry, this "Hellos" specialty is helping brands invigorate their branding and marketing through impactful, strategic, and radical campaigns and partnerships. Some of her favorite impactful campaigns that she's worked on include:

• Global strategy for all things running for Under Armour and revamping its brand image  into one of the

top-running brands in the industry.

• Under Armour’s first pregnant athlete, Natasha Hastings, + supporting her training journey for the 2021 Summer Olympics.

• First-ever global teammate resource group for UA female employees, hosted + emceed the first-ever W.I.L.L Summit, with over 200 global employees.

• The Super Coffee + Poo-Pourri Partnership AKA the Most Obvious Collab Ever

• Super Coffee’s  ‘Open Source Coffee Code’ campaign against Starbucks’ sugar drinks

On the side, she dedicates her work to championing women as an advisor and mentor for several high-level female networks, as well as a board member for the non-profit organization, &Mother. This passion has also led her to start her own coaching business, The Radical Female in which she coaches women seeking radical transformations in their professional lives.

Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamicrist/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamicrist/

Mentors along the way:

Tori Hanna

Jasmine Maietta

Patty Hubbard

Shana Gritsavage

Adrienne Lofton

Beth Malafa

Attica Jaques

Diane Pelkey

Jena Clemens

Danielle Daly

Regan Walsh

Camille never stops thinking “what’s next?” and thrives on disrupting the status quo to fuel business growth. Believing that the right job has the power to change the trajectory of life, she rejected the one-size-fits-all approach to executive search. Her life mission is reflected in the firm’s mission to both enable and motivate people to find fulfillment through work they are passionate about and that set them up for continued success in the new, blended workplace.

As an executive recruiter for nearly 20 years, Camille has a track record of helping build difference-making leadership teams for high-growth organizations – from Series B funded startups to private equity and venture capital, Fortune 50 brands, advertising and marketing agencies, and SaaS providers.

Camille started her career in advertising where she realized that she was not fulfilled even though she loved the industry. She was introduced to executive search which came with the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives, and soon recognized that digital business executive search had been her calling all along.

Camille has a Bachelor of Science in advertising with a minor in technology, art and media from the University of Colorado Boulder. She is a member of The Forbes HR Council, Chief, a network connecting women executive leaders, as well as YPO, a global leadership community for CEOs. Her expertise and insights on the future of work are featured in top business and digital business media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Digiday, Ragan's Workplace Wellness Insider and Authority magazine, to name a few.

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Camille Fetter Published Writing & Press Clips

• Forbes: The Great In-Between: Navigating The Shift From The Great Resignation To The Great Regret • Bloomberg: Fed’s Inflation Battle to Strip Workers of Rare Bargaining Power

• Forbes: Why Leaders Should Prioritize Fulfillment In The New Workplace

• The Wall Street Journal: Job Openings Near Record as Labor Market Emerges From Omicron  Disruptions

• Inside the Funnel Podcast: Camille Fetter’s 4 insights into the Great Resignation • EdTech Digest: The Great Resignation has just Begun

Kindness, empathy, inclusivity, courage, and adaptability --- are traits that this OhHello Inc. 🌞☕️ OhHello.io mentor holds near and dear to her heart.

Hailing from Moreno Valley, California by way of Delhi, India, this 'Hello' grew up in an ashram, was homeschooled from k-12, majored in South Asian Studies and English at UC Berkeley and was supposed to be a lawyer.

Somehow that combination of a background proved to be exactly what was needed to develop her career leading various training and sales enablement initiatives across global startups like ByteDance/TikTok and Couchbase while beyond grateful of cutting her teeth at TubeMogul, Inc.

At Figma, she has led Sales Enablement for the last several years, building and scaling the business (across APAC and EMEA) through its rapid growth.

This 'Hello' is grateful for the mentors that have paved the way:

Michelle Chen- (subjectively- a wonderful person and old friend) who took a gamble on a newcomer

🎙 🎨 Rick Rubin- for his act of being non-stop creative

🎼 A.R. Rahman- composer (Jai Ho - Slumdog Millionaire- vulnerability moment, as soon as we stopped recording I got schooled🎒! Jai Ho!!!! 🇮🇳

Thank you Radhika Parashar - this was a blast (and thanks for being so patient)! We're stoked to have you on the OhHello Inc. 🌞☕️ OhHello.io platform when we launch later this month!

Sally is so excited to be part of the OhHello.io tribe. She's held senior sales roles at Careerbuilder.com, Centro (now Basis Technologies), and helped build the programmatic offering at Spotify.  As an organizer and do'er, she's passionate about developing connections and helping marketers hit their goals.

...ANNNND she's funny!

Episode 28, features a #bosslady  that understands how to deal with change.

This mentor (aka a 'Hello') is a marketing communications leader with 20+ years of multi-category experience focused on transforming brands. She has brought her passion for connecting consumers with meaningful and impactful experiences to iconic brands like PepsiCo, Motorola Mobility (a Lenovo Company) / Motorola Solutions, General Mills, Beam Suntory, Merrick Pet Care, Inc. and Digitas North America.

Harkening back to her University of Michigan days, as an Environmental Science major, this 'Hello' is taking a renewed interest in the #climatechange crisis and is investing her time to help brands and advertisers understand what they can do to help. She’s been an advisor to Good-Loop and is excited to help the team at Ad Net Zero as well.

Her words of wisdom-- "find #mentors while you're young and never stop picking up mentorship along your journey." She values the importance of #mentorship  and #friendships along her own journey (shout out to the FRIENDTORS). Some of the MVPs this 'Hello' wants to give a shout out to:

Amy Jo Martin "Why not now?" (I feel you Amy Jo Martin)

Lisa Cochrane (hiiiiii Lisa!!)

Bonin Bough (change agent)

Michelle Lorge of Simple Mills (friend, great biz leader)

Elizabeth Bleser one of her oldest friends

Julie Saliba's strength

This mentor/expert's most important role is being a proud mom to her tween daughter and their cavapoo. Please let it be known...both keep her on her toes!

Thank you Barbara Liss - we're so excited to have you in our OhHello Inc. tribe and on the OhHello.io platform (once we're outta beta, we'll be launching this summer)!

We're so excited to have Mary be part of the OhHello community!

As a renowned speaker, Appleton has served as keynote and speaker for some of the world's largest Fortune 500 organizations and believes educating the future is an essential strategy for building equity in communities and systems at-large.

Appleton's work has been recognized by Crain’s Business, FOX News, and Diversity Journal’s Top Professionals in Higher Education. She's so excited to be a mentor on OhHello.io and our first PHD on the pod/vod!

Veronica is a board member of several nonprofits providing resources  and impact in communities of color for women, men and children.  

Of all her career accolades, Dr. Appleton is a giver of her time to the community.

She currently serves as Task Force Member within DePaul University’s Addressing the Vincentians’ Relationship with Slavery Committee, a Board Member for the Chicago Foundation for Women Southside Giving Circle, and a Board of Directors for Bernie’s Book Bank. Outside of work, Dr. Appleton is also a children’s author and reading literacy advocate.

Dr. Appleton completed her undergraduate education at Purdue University, graduate education at DePaul University, and doctoral education at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Ms. Fleischer is the SVP of Marketing at Soda Health, a healthcare tech company focused on building solutions which eliminate health inequities and create a healthier America. She was most recently the Chief Growth Officer of Encantos, a global creator platform connecting storyteachers with kids.  An award-winning public benefit corporation, Encantos is on a mission to inspire kids to learn 21st-century skills by democratizing, diversifying, and personalizing what and how kids learn.

Under Ms. Fleischer’s leadership, Encantos was named one of the top six edtech startups to watch by The Information, one of the top 100 startups in 2020 by Business Insider and to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2021.  She has been instrumental in developing and launching the Encantos brand, defining and architecting the company’s storyteaching platform, standing up a data-driven growth organization, and successful fundraising efforts. She tripled company revenues in her first year.

Ms. Fleischer was recognized by Forbes as a top entrepreneurial CMO. She is a purpose-driven global operating executive with client, agency, tech, and start-up experience across multiple industries, specializing in business intelligence, data and analytics, marketing and media. She has a reputation for building new capabilities and data-driven business models that drive transformation and unlock growth for traditional and DTC businesses. Ms. Fleischer excels at developing high-performance teams and category-disruptive strategies that challenge the status-quo in rapidly changing markets.

Ms. Fleischer is a decorated marketer, having been named Content Marketer of the Year, one of 50 women to know in Martech, and an Adweek Sustainability Star. She has held senior positions at WW, (f/k/a Weight Watchers), Neustar, OMD, and Kraft Foods, where she was responsible for rewiring the company for digital and data.  She has prior experience in digital media, innovation consulting, and consumer insights.

Ms. Fleischer has worked to develop the next generation of women in marketing and media as a member of the She Runs It Board of Directors. She is a strategic advisor to JUV Consulting, which specializes in marketing to Gen Z, helping to coach their executive team and identify opportunities for growth and expansion.

She earned a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management.  Ms. Fleischer lives with her husband in Chicago, IL. Ms. Fleischer is seeking corporate board opportunities where she can bring her expertise to oversee growth strategies and data-driven transformation.

Kevin is a connector, a mentor, a leader, and brings so much energy and passion to everything he touches!

Akash is passionate about mentorship, marketing, leadership, English Lit, and giving back. 

Former: McDonald’s, Accenture, Humana, and Trunk Club.

Kristen holds an MBA from the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of business and a BA from the College of William & Mary.  Kristen volunteers on alumni boards at William & Mary and is the President of her condo board association.  When she’s not working you can find Kristen traveling across the globe, playing tennis, golf and running,  attending a Blackhawks game or music festival with friends and most importantly doting on her niece. Kristen credits her network for leading her to new career opportunities and values the mentors in her life and pays if forward whenever she can.

Crystal has an undergrad in Risk Management and Insurance, a Master’s in Business Administration, and a Master’s in Health Administration, from Georgia State University. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA.

Mom to two young adults and her Newfie Thomas, and partner to her fishmonger husband. Balaboosta - a caretaker and nurturer.

Karin is currently a Senior Director of Innovation Consulting at Salesforce, where she gets to talk about the intersection of business goals and technology with the most amazing people daily.

Her past roles include Managing Director at Accuen (Omnicom), Digital leadership at OMD and was the SVP of Marketing at an ad tech start up.  In her quest for lifelong learning, she earned her Masters of Science from the School of Engineering at Northwestern through their MPD2 design program. 

Approaching her work through the lens of Strategy, Empathy and Technology, Karin is passionate about creating opportunities for others.

Inspired by her experience being the first in her family to graduate college she recently founded The First Graduates Club, a year long mentorship program for individuals that are the first in their family to graduate from a four-year college or university.  To learn more, join us at thefirstgraduatesclub.org.

Today, Stacy is Vice President of Sales for the Midwest and West Coast for OpenX, an adexchange platform in the adtech ecosystem. There, Stacy works with her teams, clients and agencies to ensure that high quality inventory is coupled with rich data for effective digital marketing campaign results. Stacy also consults organizations separately under the name, UpLift Consulting (her personal consultancy), helping fast-growing companies balance growth with cultural demands.

Stacy offers a vast history in marketing and adtech, holding positions within Radio, Print, Television, Social, and Programatic. Notably, in 2013, Stacy launched the Midwest business for The Trade Desk as the first Midwest employee, quickly building the company’s portfolio and establishing The Trade Desk as the platform of choice among programmatic buyers in the region. Stacy helped take the organization public in 2016 and oversaw the 150+ Midwest organization until her departure in late 2021.

Finally, Stacy is a never-ending student with an ongoing quest for knowledge. This past year, Stacy graduated from Northwestern University with a Masters in Communication, a degree which she insists is already paying dividends in her work. Stacy is also a proud member of Chief, an organization devoted to keeping women in leadership.

Prior to his career in media, Alex attended the Grainger School of Business at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Alex is a native of Minneapolis, MN and enjoys playing ice hockey and is avid amateur cyclist with thousands of km left to explore.

Alex resides in New York with his wife author/entrepreneur, Barri Leiner Grant, the founder of The Memory Circle. He is a proud step-dad to daughters Emma and Quinn, and pop to their pup, Bean.

Her current role at ReticleAI focuses on business development and helping agency partners and brands contextually align the emotional intent of their ads within congruent digital content where audiences are most receptive to the messaging.

Beth has over 25+ years of executive leadership experience, and has overseen both online and offline media and marketing across various industries in the Fortune 500, start-up, and interim leadership environments. She has managed media budgets of up to $800M for Sprint and overall P&Ls of $400M for brands like Kraft/Mondelez, controlling digital budgets of $50M on a global scale.

Recognized as a strong negotiator and relationship-builder, Beth has utilized these skills to broker top-notch deals and groundbreaking industry programs with Google, Twitter, and Facebook, including the first global deal between Kraft and Twitter for $3M.

A passionate mentor for the next generation of talent, Beth strives to build transparent, empathetic, and empowering working cultures that give employees the tools to do their absolute best. Beth also serves as an adjunct professor at Loyola University, where she teaches Media and Communications Planning courses.

No stranger to the not-for-profit board space, Beth serves on the board for the Ronald McDonald House, Chicago/NW Indiana and is the co-chair of the development committee at St. Joan of Arc School in Lisle, IL

Ryanne has a phenomenal background in technology, media, and data and brings deep expertise  in creating corporate and customer strategies to maximize customer health, revenue, and company profit. Ryanne most recently served as Chief Customer Officer at Smartly.io, where she was responsible for driving customer centricity internally, launching a customer experience practice, and scaling revenue growth across more than 700 global brands and agencies through adoption, expansion, and cross-sells. Previously, she held the role of  Chief Customer Officer at Amobee and additional leadership roles at Turn. Ryanne has a Master of Arts degree from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  In addition, she is the founder of AdTechCares, an organization that combats misinformation about COVID-19, and supports fact-based journalism and other causes.

Goldman joined Mediaocean following its acquisition of 4C in 2020 and was named LinkedIn Marketing Partner Thought Leader of the Year. Prior to 4C, he was CMO at Kenshoo, an enterprise marketing software company, for nearly 5 years.

Previously, Goldman founded Connectual, a marketing consulting and matchmaking firm. Before that, he was VP Marketing and Strategic Partnerships at Resolution, an Omnicom agency. And in the early days, Goldman managed U.S. Midwest sales for MaxOnline, an ad network thatwas rolled up into IAC.

Goldman is the author of Everything I Know about Marketing I Learned from Google (McGraw-Hill 2010) and has a side hustle doing basketball trick shots under the moniker Jude Perfect.

Once digital advertising took hold, Betsy got lured over to a newer company (at the time) called America Online spending 6-years, first as a strategic account manager leading large scale multi-million-dollar integrated content/commerce partnerships and evolved into a top Midwest sales rep.

Once rich media hit the digital scene there was no turning back, Betsy fell in love with the creative technology side of the business spending 5-years at Pointroll spanning verticals winning over clients like Kellogg’s, Sears, Nintendo, E*TRADE and NBC Universal along with hiring, training, and growing the Midwest sales team.

Betsy co-founded the US subsidiary of Flashtalking in 2010. In the following years, her Central Region set the pace for the company’s growth. Betsy’s region delivered consistent, strong performance in terms of both growth and client retention, and in doing so, sets the basis for many of the company’s methods and best practices. Betsy’s ability to “live the example” as a mother of four and a successful senior executive inspired women throughout the company and industry.  In 2019, Betsy was named a Top 50 Women Leaders in SaaS of 2019 by The Software Report.

After 12 successful and rewarding years at Flashtalking, the company was acquired in July 2021 by Mediaocean. Betsy remains very much invested in the success of Mediaocean team and business but has chosen to step away from the company.

Currently she mentors a high school business incubator class working with a student team on taking a startup idea to commercialization opportunities.