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The Brand Called YouMarketing, Leadership & Breaking Barriers | Mary Killelea, Marketing Strategist; 2B Bolder Podcast HostIn this episode of The Brand Called You, marketing strategist and 2B Bolder podcast host Mary Killelea shares her journey from entrepreneurship to Intel, the keys to impactful marketing, and how women can break barriers in business.00:36- About Mary Killelea Mary is a marketing strategist. She's also the host of a podcast which is titled 2B Bolder. She's a B2B marketing enterprise campaign manager at the Intel Corporation.2025-03-0423 min
What Are You Made Of?Building a Bolder Future: How Mary Killelea is Empowering Women in BusinessMike "C-Roc" sits down with Mary Killelea, the founder of 2B Bolder. Mary shares her journey of resilience, grit, and stepping into her purpose, leaving behind a corporate career to empower professional women through personal branding and career confidence.Mary opens up about her transition from a 16-year entrepreneurial journey in digital marketing to working for a tech giant and ultimately taking the leap to build 2B Bolder full-time. She discusses overcoming self-doubt, embracing boldness, and how helping others has, in turn, transformed her own life.Tune in to...2025-03-0232 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#111 Career Podcast: Wendy Wallbridge's Journey to EmpowermentIn episode #111 of the 2B Bolder podcast, host Mary Killelea interviews Wendy Wallbridge, a pioneering force in the coaching field and a fierce advocate for women and gender equity. Wendy is the founder and CEO of SpiralUp and the previous Silicon Valley's Women's Evolutionary Leadership Forum. She is also the author of "Spiraling Upward: The 5 Co-Creative Powers for Women on the Rise."Tune in to hear about Wendy's incredible career journey. Wendy shares her unique talent for creating cultures of belonging and empowering the next generation of business leaders to harness the full potential of their diverse...2024-08-1355 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#96 Empowering Voices in Social Media & PR: The Brand Groupies Story - Carey Balogh & Lauren Genest on 2B BolderIn episode #96 of the 2B Bolder podcast, joined by two trailblazing women in the world of public relations and social media. Join me as we sit down with Carey Balogh and Lauren Genest, the dynamic duo behind Brand Groupies, a powerhouse agency revolutionizing the PR landscape.In this episode, Carey, the founder and CEO, and Lauren, the Partner & President of Brand Groupies, share their unique career journeys, insights, and innovative strategies that have positioned their agency at the forefront of the industry. Since its inception in 2015, Brand Groupies has been a beacon for B2B companies and...2023-12-0625 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#95 The Art of Career Advancement: A Conversation with Stephanie BrownIn this episode #95 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Stephanie Brown, the founder of Creative Career Level Up. Stephanie's impressive resume includes roles at industry leaders like Nike and Apple. She is the author fo the book, 'Fired: Why Losing Your Job is the Best Thing That Can Happen to You'. Stephanie shared her transformative journey from being a Brand Director to facing unemployment, and then achieving her dream role, emphasizing that setbacks can be setups for comebacks. She shed light on the unique cultures of Nike and Apple and discussed the i...2023-10-2748 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#94 Tech Trailblazers: Espree Devora on Entrepreneurship and Empowering Women in TechIn episode #94 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, I had the best time interviewing a woman who inspired me to start my podcast journey. Espree Devora is a force in the podcasting world, being the host of over 1,000 shows on the topic of Women in Tech.She's the brain behind WeAreLATech, a platform that's been a beacon for the LA tech community. Espree doesn't just champion tech in LA; she's been a global advocate for Women in Tech. And if you're into the live audio creator community, you might recognize her as a founding member of the Audio Co...2023-10-1644 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & TechEllen Taaffe's Masterclass: Leadership, Branding, and Career GrowthIn episode #93 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, it was an honor to feature a guest who has redefined leadership and introduced us to the transformative concept of the 'mirrored door' - Ellen Taaffe.Ellen's illustrious career spans leadership roles in Fortune 500 giants to shaping future leaders at the Kellogg School of Management. With a rich tapestry of experiences, she's a beacon of inspiration for many.About Ellen Taaffe:Clinical Associate Professor at the Kellogg School of ManagementTEDx Speaker and Brand SpecialistLeadership roles at PepsiCo, Royal Caribbean, and Whirlpool CorporationLeadership Advisory C...2023-10-1059 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#92 Championing Women in Cybersecurity: Insights from Lynn Dohm of WiCySIn episode #92 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lynn Dohm. She is a woman who embodies the essence of living boldly. Lynn Dohm is the Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) - a global nexus championing the cause of women in the cybersecurity realm.Lynn's journey is a testament to passion, dedication, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. With over two decades of leadership under her belt, she has been a pivotal force in fostering collaborations, spearheading advocacy, and crafting strategies that have left an indelible mark on the cybersecurity landscape.2023-10-0231 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#91 The Art of Career Advancement with Executive Coach Christine Kidder GravesIn episode #91 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, Christine Kidder Graves is our guest. She delves into her career transitions, her insights on HR practices, the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, and much more. Here's a sneak peek of what to expect:Christine's perspective on what it means to be "2B Bolder."The evolution of her career from financial analysis to HR leadership.The motivation behind establishing her own company and the journey since.A deep dive into the services offered by CHRISTINE C. KIDDER & ASSOCIATES.Christine's take on differentiating in the crowded market of career coaching.The significance...2023-09-2033 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#90 Narratives that Transform: Karen Eber on Leveraging Storytelling for Career GrowthIn episode #90 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, I had the privilege of chatting with Karen Eber. Karen is an accomplished author, keynote speaker, and consultant. Karen wears many hats, but perhaps the most defining is her role as the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group. With a mission to sculpt curious and empathic leaders, Karen believes in the transformative power of stories, a conviction she's beautifully encapsulated in her book, "The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire."Karen has had many successes in her career, from being the former Head o...2023-08-2936 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#89 Allyson Klein: Pioneering Strategies in Tech Marketing and LeadershipIn episode #89 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, we feature Allyson Klein. Allyson is an experienced marketing executive with a notable track record of leading global marketing and communications for Fortune 500 brands and is currently the Founder and Principal of The TechArena. With a deep knowledge of the semiconductor industry, Allyson's industry-recognized leadership spans various marketing and communication disciplines. From driving thought leadership and introducing powerful brands to spearheading corporate, internal, and executive communications, she has left an indelible mark on the world of marketing. She has decades of experience engaging with industry leaders in joint go...2023-08-1748 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#88 Tiffany Beers, a Top Innovator of Shoe Design, Materials, Sustainability and Gaming shares her Career InsightsIn episode #88 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, we talk with a woman who is known for redefining innovation! Join us as we explore the extraordinary journey of Tiffany Beers, a woman who has not only thought outside the box but has reshaped it. Tiffany has led global teams of over a hundred people, managed multi-million-dollar projects, and brought groundbreaking products from mere concepts to the retail floor. Remember the world's first auto-lacing shoes? That was Tiffany and her team at Nike! She's been a driving force at Logitech, where she's currently the head of Engineering for Materials...2023-08-1039 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#87 Allyn Bailey: Pioneering Hiring Strategies at SmartRecruitersToday's guest is a master of their craft and possesses an uncanny ability to captivate audiences with her no-nonsense call-it-like-it-is approach and charisma. In episode #87 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, hear Allyn Bailey, Executive Director of Hiring Success at SmartRecruiters, share her journey of breaking barriers in the corporate world, her insights on the future of work, and her strategies for personal and professional growth. Allyn Bailey is a true trailblazer and talent marketing thought leader. She is a highly experienced talent acquisition leader who previously held a global role at Intel. She has been a leading voic...2023-08-0145 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#86 Shama Hyder on Revolutionizing PR and Marketing in the Digital AgeEpisode #86 of the 2B Bolder Podcast features an incredibly smart, hardworking businesswoman in tech. Shama Hyder is the Founder & CEO of Zen Media, a PR and marketing agency serving tech-driven b2b companies around the globe. Shama has been a media correspondent for Fox Business, MSNBC, Bloomberg, and CW. She's one of the world’s leading experts on marketing and PR in the digital age. She has been named the “Zen Master of Marketing” by Entrepreneur Magazine and the “Millennial Master of the Universe” by Fast Company. Shama has also been honored at both the White House and...2023-07-1755 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & TechBehind the Red Door: Kris Jones' Path to Entrepreneurial ExcellenceGet ready for an exhilarating episode of the 2B Bolder Podcast! In Episode #85, we have the pleasure of hosting Kris Jones, a remarkable woman who has mastered the art of turning website visitors into paying clients for businesses. As the Founder of Red Door Designs and a StoryBrand guide, Kris brings over two decades of experience working with renowned clients like Nike.Join us as Kris shares her invaluable insights and expertise in crafting compelling website copy that drives sales, empowering entrepreneurs and business owners to multiply their revenue and focus on their core strengths. Kris firmly...2023-06-0630 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & TechWomen Rising: Megan Dalla-Camina's Path to Empowering Female LeadersEpisode #84 of the 2B Bolder Podcast features Megan Dalla-Camina, the world’s leading expert in women’s leadership, well-being, and empowerment. As a women’s mentor, speaker, researcher, coach, and author, Megan supports women stepping into their power, thriving in their careers, and being authentic leaders who make a difference. Megan has appeared on NBC, CNN, CBS News, and in hundreds of media outlets worldwide, including Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, Inc, Thrive Global, Well + Good, and she has a regular column on Psychology Today. She has authored three books: Getting Real About Having It All, Lead Like A Woman...2023-05-2340 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#83 Dena Prastos: Shaping the Future of Waterfront ArchitectureEpisode #83 of the 2B Bolder Podcast features a bold leader, a waterfront architect, civil engineer, futurist, climate adaptation expert, and entrepreneur. As Founder and CEO of Indigo River, Dena Prastos, AIA is the first "waterfront architect," trailblazing a new category in the industry. Indigo River is a women-owned business enterprise (WBE) design firm focused on progressive waterfront architecture, resiliency, and climate adaptation. Dena is an experienced leader of innovative projects worldwide, including heavy civil construction, marine engineering, and waterfront architecture. These experiences helped shape her vision, construction, engineering, and architecture competency. Dena completed her Bachelor of Ar...2023-05-1133 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#82 Inspiring Business Growth: Insights from Amanda McKinneyEpisode #82 of the 2B Bolder Podcast features an ambitious woman who helps women excel at their passion and grow their businesses. My guest is Amanda McKinney, business coach, author, and host of the well-known podcast “The Unapologetic Entrepreneur.” She has a book coming out in June titled, Why Not You, An Accidental Entrepreneur’s Guide to Success. She actively helps entrepreneurs with marketing and business through her coaching programs. She loves helping others step into their definition of success to combat the comparison and “should” trap that all entrepreneurs face. She has over 10 years of marketing working for various c...2023-04-2752 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#81 Parmida Beigi: Innovating the Future at AmazonEpisode #81 of the 2B Bolder Podcast features an incredibly smart woman who is on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence. She is a huge advocate for helping women succeed in their technical careers. Parmida Beigi is an Amazon senior research scientist and is well-known in the industry across many social channels as @bigdataqueen. Parmida shares a lifetime's worth of experience and uses her skills to help others grow into machine learning career paths. Parmida’s career has touched many facets of machine learning and data science, from her Ph.D. research in computer vision and time series fore...2023-04-2036 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#80 Career Podcast Featuring Andrea Lowery, Head of Operations for Augmented World Expo : Women In BusinessOn episode #80 of the 2B Bolder Podcast is a woman I’ve had the pleasure of knowing for years. I have admired her ability to manage her events company, make time to volunteer & balance motherhood. Andrea Lowery is Head of Operations for Augmented World Expo, the world’s leading augmented, virtual, and mixed-reality community. Andrea oversees the operations team in the production and logistics for Augmented World Expo’s in-person events in the US and Europe and online events, including 30+ international AWE Nite MeetUp Chapters and the AWE Academy educational series. Prior to joining AWE XR full-time in 2021, An...2023-04-0936 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#79 Career Podcast Featuring Jody Little, an Elementary School Teacher and a Successful Children's Book AuthorOn episode #79 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, Jody Little gives a transparent look at the challenges and rewards of being an elementary school teacher. She describes what a typical day in the life of a teacher looks like and provides insights into what most new teachers often overlook. Jody loves being a teacher and loves helping others join the field. Jody has worked in the education field as a middle school teacher, substitute, science specialist, a third-grade teacher, and she is currently a fifth-grade teacher. While being a teacher, she also relentlessly pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a trad...2023-04-0540 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#78 Career Podcast Featuring a Celebrity Assistant Turned Full-Time International Speaker, Trainer and Best Selling AuthorOn episode #78 of the 2B Bolder podcast, Bonnie Low-Kramen talks about her life journey from wanting to be an actor early on in life to learn that while that might not be the perfect fit, she was going to excel at becoming a personal assistant to a famous celebrity couple for over 25 years. And today she has become an international speaker and trainer, Ted X speaker, CEO, bestselling author of “Be the Ultimate Assistant,” and co-host of Podcast series by the same name. In our interview, she discusses the importance of her second book, Staff Matters, and its usefulness to ind...2023-03-3146 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#77 Career Podcast Featuring Susanne Pries, a Top Female International Airline Captain & Line Check Pilot.Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly a large passenger Boeing 777? Or have the responsibility of safely getting a plane full of passengers to their destination? Ever wonder what it's like to travel globally for work and do something many told you wasn't possible? If so, tune in to episode #77 of the 2B Bolder Podcast for a fascinating story of a woman who followed her dream of flying despite numerous setbacks.Susanne Pries is quite inspirational. She is a successful woman who, throughout her career, never allowed others to stop her from achieving...2023-03-1537 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#76 Career Podcast Featuring Madhavi Rajan an engineering leader to a product manager & strategist : Women In Tech.Have you ever wondered how to advance and grow your career in tech? How to self-advocate and lead others? Be inspired and tune in and listen to Madhavi’s point of view on diversity and inclusion and the importance of team culture, and the importance of being in an environment that gives recognition for work well done. Hear her tips on navigating relationships in your career and across organizations. In episode #76 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, Madhavi Rajan shares her career story from a startup to a large corporation, from engineer to product & strategy, and the importance of...2023-02-2635 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#75 Career Podcast Featuring Carolyn Henry, VP and GM of Americas Regional Marketing at Intel : Women in Tech On episode #75 of the 2B Bolder podcast Carolyn Henry, Vice President and GM of Americas Regional Marketing at Intel talks openly about being a woman in tech and marketing today and what it takes to be successful. She is responsible for Intel’s marketing activations across Canada, the United States, and Latin America. She leads a diverse group of marketers across consumer, commercial, and gaming segments and enterprise and data center marketing. On the show, Carolyn talks about her career path and how she identified opportunities and passions along the way. Her drive for success has led her t...2023-02-0825 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#74 Career Podcast Featuring Amber Morgan, successful realtor & combat volunteer firefighter : Women In Business.In episode #74 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, Amber Morgan shares how she has overcome challenges in her life and built a fulfilling career. Today she is a principal broker at John L Scott and a part-time volunteer firefighter. She opens up about what she wished she would have known as she was building a career in real estate. She loves mentoring other women, and it's obvious from the open and honest conversation that nothing stops her from achieving her goals. Amber is always striving to be her best, and it's paid off. She is in the...2023-01-3031 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#73 Career Podcast Featuring Micki Boland a Global Cybersecurity Warrior and Evangelist : Women in TechIn episode #73 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, Micki Boland shares her passion for global cybersecurity. Micki is a fierce warrior and evangelist with Check Point Software Technologies' Office of the CTO. She has over 20 years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, and emerging technology innovation. Micki holds an ISC2 CISSP, a Master of Science in Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas at Austin, MBA with a Global Security Concentration from East Carolina University. Micki also writes cybersecurity articles for Cybertalk.org and has written for Dark Reading, Silicon Angle, and Decipher, along with frequently speaking with the broad...2023-01-1638 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#72 Career Podcast Featuring Christina Seelye a complete ROCK STAR in the GAMING Industry : Women In Business.In episode #72 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, Christina Seelye joins the show to share her insights from her amazing career in the gaming industry. Christina is the Founder and CEO of Maximum Games and CEO of Zordix. Zordix is a global video game development and publishing company. The group currently consists of five studios and four publishers and leverages each entity’s unique capabilities and brand identity to deliver influential and entertaining content to gamers worldwide. Zordix is developing games for release at retail as well as digital download channels across Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles and PC. Seelye is a sk...2022-12-0147 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#71 Career Podcast Featuring a Woman with 30 years Experience in Construction and the current CIO for Compass Datacenters : Women In BusinessIn episode #71 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, Nancy Novak shares stories and insights from her 30-year career journey in the construction industry. She covers how she grew up exposed to the industry and how her experiences have led her to her most fulfilling role as the Chief Innovation Officer for Compass Datacenters. There she focuses on cutting-edge technology, lean practices, and innovative culture through the diversity of thought to add value, improve return on investment, and disrupt the construction industry. She is the host of the “Breaking Glass” podcast, which features Nancy’s dynamic conversations with prominent women in t...2022-12-0137 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#70 Career Podcast Featuring Ramona Shaw Helping women Rise to Leadership Roles in BusinessIn episode #70 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, Ramona Shaw shares her thoughts on building a successful and fulfilling career. Ramona Shaw is a Certified Professional Leadership Coach, podcast host, and best-selling author of "The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role." She is passionate about helping new and mid-level managers become leaders people love to work for. She talks about her journey and how she found coaching others was her calling. She loves helping others strengthen their leadership and communications skills and gives concrete advice and tips on ways to...2022-11-2146 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#69 Career Podcast Featuring Winnie Wong an accomplished and ambitious member of the prestigious Women's Forum Rising Talents Class of 2022In episode #69 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, Winnie Wong, Professor at the SP Jain School of Global Management in Singapore, joins the show. She teaches master's courses in Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Sales Strategy. Winnie is a frequent keynote speaker, researcher, and storyteller. As a thought leader, she is writing her first book titled: "East Asian Women in Entrepreneurship," available this coming Spring, 2023. Winnie's book "East Asian Women in Entrepreneurship" explores:1. Why do East Asian women turn to entrepreneurship & what barriers do they face?2. What are the factors to their success as entrepreneurs?2022-11-1641 min
2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Succesful Women in Business & Tech#68 Career Podcast Featuring LinkedIn Top Voice, Danielle Farage on identity, culture, and education.In episode #68 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, my guest Danielle Farage, a work futurist, and community builder shares her unique views on cross-generational challenges and opportunities in organizations. She writes regularly for LinkedIn and was featured as one of the Top Voices of Gen Z. Her work, writings, and speaking engagements cover the intersection of Identity, Culture, and Education. She is Café’s Director of Growth & Marketing and believes in a standard & future where everyone is fulfilled, engaged, and always growing at work and beyond. Tune in for a great conversation between two generations on work, careers, and goals. Hear w...2022-10-1838 min