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Broadcast Your AuthorityStrategic Podcasting A Game-Changer for Corporate GrowthPodcasting isn’t just for marketing anymore. It’s becoming one of the most powerful tools for building team culture, recruiting top talent, and nurturing internal communication inside corporations. In this episode, Danielle Thompson and I share how businesses are shifting the podcasting narrative—from external campaigns to internal transformation. We dive into creative ways corporations can build mini-series around leadership insights, employee stories, and even department-specific campaigns that create connections across global teams. From creating multilingual content that reaches diverse teams to turning behind-the-scenes culture moments into shareable micro-content, we break down how to make you...2025-07-2921 min
Business and a BrewFord, the Car Brand You Can Trust?The Ford Pinto was meant to be the Beetle’s cooler, cheaper cousin, quick to market, easy on the wallet, and built in just two years. What could possibly go wrong? Well… quite a bit, actually.This little car had one big problem. If you got rear-ended, the fuel tank could turn your commute into a bonfire. Between 1970 and 1976, it was linked to dozens of deaths and injuries, with some estimates suggesting up to 900 fatalities. And Ford? They did the maths and figured paying off lawsuits was cheaper than fixing the design. Nice.It caused a ma...2025-07-2815 minBusiness and a BrewThe Fall of an EmpireToys R Us went from every kid’s dream destination to a cautionary tale of how not to run a retail empire. Founded in 1948 by Charles Lazarus, it started as a baby store before becoming the go-to big box toy retailer. For decades, it dominated the US toy market and felt completely untouchable.Then the internet showed up. By 2000, instead of building their own e-commerce game, they struck a deal with Amazon to be the exclusive toy supplier. Sounds clever, but Amazon let in other sellers anyway, undercutting Toys R Us and slowly eating their market share....2025-07-2114 min
The Danielle K. White ShowFrom Shy Assistant to Viral Educator: How Olivia Thompson Built a Dream Life Behind the ChairIn this powerful episode of The Danielle K. White Show, Danielle sits down with industry powerhouse Olivia Thompson (@OMGArtistry), a hairstylist turned educator and viral content creator. Olivia shares her raw, inspiring journey from working in salons as a shy teen to navigating the 2008 recession, and ultimately leveraging videography, social media, and education to design a life and business she loves.The two dive deep into the realities of building a personal brand, the evolution from consumer-facing content to educator-level authority, and the strategic mindset shifts needed to thrive in the beauty industry. Olivia r...2025-07-1748 minBusiness and a BrewIs Organic What You Think It Is?Organic labels might look all wholesome and earthy on the shelf, but behind the scenes, it’s a chaotic cocktail of red tape, sky-high fees, and some seriously eyebrow-raising rules.This one’s about two friends running a cracking little tea and coffee business. They’re sourcing responsibly, passing independent tests, and doing everything by the book... except getting that fancy Soil Association stamp. Despite ticking all the organic boxes, they faced a £20,000 fine simply for using the word organic without the official seal of approval.Yep, turns out being organic isn’t enough. You’ve got to p...2025-07-1430 minBroadcast Your AuthorityMastering the Art of Personal Branding with Michael HunterMastering the Art of Personal Branding with Michael R. Hunter Building a personal brand isn’t about doing more—it’s about finally doing what matters. In this episode, Michael R. Hunter—founder of PersonalBrand.com and Spiffy Checkouts—shares the four powerful stages of personal branding and why so many get stuck trying to scale before they’re ready. His clarity cuts through the noise and helps you reconnect with your actual direction, not someone else’s path. We talk business models, real traction, and the mindset shift that turns burnout into foc...2025-07-0821 minBusiness and a BrewMcCafe, Karma That BurnsStella Liebeck’s coffee burn case has been the butt of jokes for decades, but the real story? It’s anything but a punchline.Back in 1992, 79-year-old Stella spilled a cup of McDonald’s coffee in her lap. Sounds minor, right? Except the coffee was served at a ridiculous 180 to 190°F and caused third-degree burns that left her needing skin grafts and two years of treatment. She asked McDonald’s for $20,000 to cover her medical bills. They said no.Turns out, they knew their coffee was dangerously hot but kept it that way so it wouldn’t...2025-07-0714 minBroadcast Your AuthorityBuilding A Design Agency Empire with Russ PerryThe truth is, success doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from building better. If you’ve arrived at a point where you wonder if scaling your agency is even worth it, this is for you. In this episode, I sit down with Russ Perry, the founder of Design Pickle, who turned agency chaos into a global subscription powerhouse. He shares how radical honesty about his limitations became the foundation for sustainable success. Instead of doing it all, he built a lean team, created clear processes, and developed an AI-powered platform that now supports thous...2025-07-0123 minBusiness and a BrewOne man, one brew. Simon's Personal StoryAbout Simon and Danielle:Simon and Danielle are both business owners, based in the East Midlands, who met through mutual business contacts and who share a love of all things business. Simon runs Skylight Media – Award-winning experts in Website Design, E-commerce & Marketing running since 2003. Danielle runs Goldspun Support – a multi-faceted support service for fractional directors and small business owners across the globe, running since 2009. Since they first met Simon and Danielle have spent a ridiculous amount of time talking about the subjects that interest them – usually over a drink in the...2025-06-3019 minBroadcast Your AuthorityBringing Back Real, Human Care in Healthcare with Justin Cooper, PA, Co-founder of PracticeRxWhen was the last time a doctor actually made you feel heard? Not rushed, not ignored—but truly understood? We're talking about healthcare that finally puts people first. In this episode, we meet Justin Cooper, PA, Co-founder of PracticeRx, a concierge medical practice that strips away the red tape of traditional insurance and brings real human care back to medicine. We dive into how PracticeRx simplifies healthcare with flat-rate pricing, seven-day-a-week telemedicine, and no hidden fees. It’s personalized, preventative care that meets you where you are literally. Whether you’re dealing...2025-06-2426 min
Don't Cut Your Own BangsPain as a Professor: Growing Through Life's Challenges with Ashlyn ThompsonWelcome back to 'Don't Cut Your Own Bangs!' In this lively and heartfelt episode, Danielle Ireland chats with Ashlyn Thompson from the Parent Empowerment Network. Ashlyn shares her journey from growing her nonprofit organization to the emotional rollercoaster of her daughter's complex medical journey. Get ready to explore how pain can be an unexpected teacher, the magic of community support, and why tapping into creativity can be your secret weapon against anxiety. Filled with laughs, valuable insights, and touching moments, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and joy. Tune...2025-06-231h 03Business and a BrewA Bird's Eye View on Frozen FoodsClarence Birdseye wasn’t just a guy with a name that sounds made-up; he was the biologist who turned frozen food from a sad soggy mess into a global game-changer. After dropping out of college and spending time ice fishing in Labrador (because of course he did), he clocked that fish frozen quickly in extreme cold stayed fresh and tasty. And just like that, flash-freezing was born.There were a few hiccups, obviously. Most households didn’t even have freezers, and shipping frozen food was a logistical nightmare. But Clarence was all in. He invented wild bits of k...2025-06-2312 minBusiness and a BrewGoldspun Support - Danielle ThompsonAbout Simon and Danielle:Simon and Danielle are both business owners, based in the East Midlands, who met through mutual business contacts and who share a love of all things business. Simon runs Skylight Media – Award-winning experts in Website Design, E-commerce & Marketing running since 2003. Danielle runs Goldspun Support – a multi-faceted support service for fractional directors and small business owners across the globe, running since 2009. Since they first met Simon and Danielle have spent a ridiculous amount of time talking about the subjects that interest them – usually over a drink in the...2025-06-1623 minBusiness and a BrewThe death and resurrection of KodakKodak’s story is the business version of “you had one job.” They gave the world the Box Brownie, the first colour film, and basically made photography a household thing. Founded in 1880 by George Eastman, they were the dogs bollocks of the camera world... until they weren’t.Fast forward to 1975 and one of their own engineers, Steve Sasson, invents the very first digital camera. Total game-changer. But Kodak? They shoved it in a drawer. Why? Because they didn’t want to mess with their precious film sales. Even after their own research said digital would take over in te...2025-06-0917 min
The Soap Box PodcastWhat do you REALLY need to do to market your business, with Danielle ThompsonWe think we know what it takes to market a business online. A bit of Instagram wizardry here, a five-step LinkedIn funnel there, a sprinkle of referral strategy and maybe a course by someone who talks like Alex Hormozi but wears a skirt suit – and boom, marketing sorted. Right?Wrong.This isn’t technically a marketing podcast, but let’s be honest, if you’re a business owner with a social conscience, you need a way to market that actually works without selling your soul. You want to reach people, make money, and further your mission...2025-06-0546 minBusiness and a BrewDePuy or Not DePuy: When Medical Devices Go Very, Very WrongThings took a darker turn with the story of DePuy’s ASR hip replacements, a medical device that promised mobility but ended up causing chaos inside the body.The ASR model used an all-metal design, which turned out to be a massive problem. Over time, metal debris would shed into the bloodstream, leading to serious health issues like metallosis, pseudo tumours, and even cognitive decline. The worst part? It skipped the usual rigorous safety checks thanks to a fast-track approval route known as the 510(k) pathway.By 2008, more than 100,000 of these devices had been implanted ar...2025-06-0221 minBusiness and a BrewBrewDog: Excellent Beer, a Bit Shit at ForestryLet’s talk about BrewDog! The punk of the beer world that’s built its brand on disruption, bold claims, and a whole lot of attitude.Founded in 2007, they went from a small start-up to striking major deals, including one with Tesco, all while shaking up the industry with rebellious marketing and unapologetic messaging. In 2020, they bought 2,000 acres of Scottish land for their “Buy One Get One Tree” campaign, aiming to go carbon negative. It sounded impressive, but by 2023, things weren’t looking great. Over half the Scots pines, nearly all the broadleaf oaks, and half the birch sapl...2025-05-2617 minBusiness and a BrewHow Different Is Your Genuine Dior Bag From a Chinese Knock Off?We got into the glossy world of luxury brands and asked the question no one really wants to answer: how much of what we buy is about status, and how much is actually about ethics?Dior and Armani took centre stage after a 2024 report revealed they’d been slapping “Made in Italy” labels on goods actually produced in China. Bit awkward, considering the whole luxury vibe rests on craftsmanship and authenticity. Then there’s the price tags. A Dior bag that sells for $2,800? Costs just $57 to make. We’ll let that sink in.We also talked abo...2025-05-1918 min
Oracle On Purpose | Lia DunlapEP127: Unlocking Wealth for Women with Danielle ThompsonLive into your greatest possibilities. Join the Limitless Life Club today! https://www.limitlesslifeclub.org You are already visible, and people are already seeing you. Now it’s time to catch up! In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Thompson, co-founder of Broadcast Your Authority and co-host of the Women Unlocking Wealth Podcast, to talk about women’s great potential to achieve abundance and wealth. Danielle shares how she faced her fears and followed her passion to help entrepreneurs share their voices and grow their bus...2025-05-1318 minBusiness and a BrewEDF: Energy That's Sexier Because It’s French?We got chatting about EDF Energy, the power giant that’s got its fingers in sockets across more than 30 countries. Known for banging the sustainability drum and offering decent perks like job security, flexible working, and proper training, it’s easy to see why people line up to work there.But, like most corporate giants, it’s not all sunshine and solar panels. Projects like Hinkley Point C have spiralled way over budget... starting at £18 billion and now heading for £46 billion. Ouch.And then there’s the spicy stuff. A €1.5 million fine for hacking Greenpeace (yes, really...2025-05-1216 min