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PODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 35: David McKillips (CEO, Chuck E Cheese) | The Past is a platform not a prisonThe guest today is David McKillips, the CEO of Chuck E. Cheese. At a moment when the brand faced bankruptcy and a global shutdown, David stepped in with a vision—not only to stabilize the business but to reimagine what this iconic family entertainment brand could become.From bold innovation to honoring legacy, today’s episode is a masterclass in crisis leadership, purpose-driven strategy, and turning challenge into opportunity. What strikes me most about David is his passion to learning and he lives by his mantra, #neverstoplearning which has served him well as he has turned around Chuc...2025-06-1546 min
Kidsstoppress Podcast - Your Parenting Happy HourEP 388 : Radhika Nihalani: When Women Don't Feel Comfortable In Their SkinThis one’s raw, real, and everything in between.Radhika Nihalani joins Mansi Zaveri on Season 4 of Kidsstoppress to talk about:✨ Motherhood & the chaos💼 Building a biz with a baby in tow⚖ The myth of “balance”🔥 Her intense (and unhealthy) weight loss journeySupport the show2025-06-0653 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 34: Ramesh Srinivasan (Sr. Partner, McKinsey) | For people to care, show them you care.This podcast is with Ramesh Srinivasan, Sr. Partner at McKinsey, and the Dean of the Bower Forum, McKinsey’s program for CEO learning and a co-author of the bestselling book the Journey of Leadership – How CEOs learn to lead from the Inside Out. What strikes me most about his recent work is that it is a fantastic summary of the inner journey of getting to excellence as a leader and yes, we all can be leaders in anything we do – such a relevant topic for all.For long we have spo...2025-06-0350 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 33: Matt Myers, Dean, SMU Cox School of Business | Service First, Steady Leadership AlwaysIt is a true privilege to welcome a leader whose influence extends far beyond the walls of academia—Dean Matthew Myers, the ninth dean of the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.Dean Myers is not only a respected academic but also a visionary whose career reflects a lifelong dedication to bridging the worlds of global business and higher education. Before joining SMU, he made his mark in the corporate world, at Merrill Lynch and IBM Argentina, where he brought strategic insight to industries ranging from engineering to agriculture.With a Ph...2025-05-1540 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 32: Jude Lugo (SMU) | From Classroom to CommercializationThis is a special podcast and a special day with special guests; two SMU students graduating in 2025. I have on the show Jude Lugo, is a student entrepreneur and founder of Lecture Logger, which is a student success and attendance tracking app. Jude is a business major at SMU Cox and serves on SMU's Board of Trustees as the Student Trustee. He was one of two Cox students featured in the Poets & Quants Best and Brightest Business Majors publication.Co-hosting the show with me today is BBA Outstanding Marketing Major Award recipient, Avery Zolfahari. One thing they both...2025-05-0727 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 31 : Shar Dubey and Mandy Ginsberg (Match.com) | The perfect match in business and in lifeShar Dubey and Mandy Ginsberg former CEOs of Match.com and legends in consumer technology, friends who have supported each other professionally and personally and now serve on some of the most interesting boards. Shar Dubey grew up in India, graduating at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, she was the only woman metallurgical engineer that year. She then came to the United States and graduated with an MS from Ohio State University and then moved to Dallas to work at Texas Instruments and later i2 technologies. Shar then joined Match Group where she served in multiple roles taking t...2025-04-061h 09PODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 30: Sonia Vora (CHRO, Gates Foundation) | Vision, Mission, PurposeSonia Vora, on “you don’t change the world for what’s on a spreadsheet, you change the world because of the impact on individual lives.”My conversation with Sonia Vora, CHRO at the Gates Foundation was about Vision, Mission, Purpose and how it all relates to talent. The Gates Foundation's mission, driven by the goal of improving global health, reducing poverty, and expanding educational opportunities, comes with many challenges. To solve these complex issues at global levels, Sonia talked about how having a talent philosophy, and a clear purpose becomes a constitution to shape culture internally and drive behavior externa...2025-03-2944 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 29: Sheryl Adkins-Green (Mary Kay) | Rebranding Iconic BrandsWith 30 years of global business experience, Sheryl Adkins-Green combines strategic insights, financial acumen, and values-based leadership to deliver topline and bottom-line results in competitive environments. She brings a consumer-centric perspective to building brands, transforming organizations and leading successful teams. She has excelled as a senior operating executive in the CPG, financial services, beverage and beauty industries, most recently serving as the Chief Experience Officer of Mary Kay Inc.. Sheryl gained significant experience working across a broad range of geographies and cultures, including Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Caribbean. She is known for her passion for developing talent, l...2025-03-1343 min
Looking OutsideTeaching Marketing: Radhika Zaveri, marketing professorBeing a marketer today is challenging enough, just imagine what it’s like for the next generation of brand leaders coming in to study marketing. On this episode of Looking Outside we explore the mindset and skills that future brand leaders are considering, with Professor of Practice at SMU Cox School of Business, Radhika Zaveri. With over 20 years experience leading billion dollar brands at some of the world’s leading organizations, Radhika brings a wealth of wisdom to her marketing students. But some of the most critical lessons she is teaching them may be surprising. While Radhika says the foun...2025-01-2828 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 28: Purpose Matters | Parkland HealthIn this episode, Purpose Matters | Parkland Health, I interviewed Michael Horne, CEO of Parkland Health Foundation. Collaborating with Parkland Health Foundation & ENP Media a special podcast was created as a reminder to start the year thinking of health.In this special feature on #PODWalk, my conversation with Michael A. Horne CEO at Parkland Health Foundation on the #purpose of a public hospital foundation and why consider investing in it was eye opening!Is Public Health Complex? AbsolutelyStats? AstoundingWorth understanding? More than I had hopedWhy? Helps us all even if I don’t use the systemThe conversation showed me how critical it is...2025-01-1321 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 27:Partner and Board member at Grant ThorntonOn this episode, we have Joseph Loretto, an audit partner at Grant Thornton of nearly 25 years. He is also a member of the firm’s Partnership Board, a devoted mentor to many of his colleagues, and a longtime volunteer with the Association of Latino Professionals for America. He grew up in Oak Cliff, the son of two immigrant parents from Guatemala. Joseph continues giving back to the city of Dallas in many ways, and though he has travelled the planet and served exciting companies on multiple continents, he’ll never forget where he came from.
3 key lessons from th...2024-12-1832 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 26: Unwrapping Moments that Matter: Neiman MarcusDo you think about making moments matter for your loved ones during the holidays? Marjon Henderson thinks about it 365 days of the year.
In this episode, I interviewed Marjon Henderson, V.P. of Brand Experience at Neiman Marcus, a luxury store across the United States. Neiman Marcus pledges fashion, quality, and unparalleled service maintaining a close relationship with their customers, vendors and associates alike. Vogue has called Neimans, "Texas with a French accent."
In our discussion we spoke about what it takes to make moments matter to the customers; making them precious, memorable and full of...2024-11-1915 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 25: Across Generations: SMU Students on Marketing and LifeZubin Mehta, Finance/Pre-Med student at SMU, TEDX Speaker
Lauren Ciborowski, Data Analytics/Pre-Law student at SMU, Member of Pre-Law Scholars program
Duncan Yozzo, Data Analytics/Supply Chain student at SMU, Leader in Mustang Band
This episode is a conversation with Lauren Ciborowski, Duncan Yozzo and Zubin Mehta , all juniors at SMU COX, who over the years have struck me as having a solid point of view, knowing their purpose and living their values. They talk about key influences in their life, what shaped their decisions and what they have learned about themselves i...2024-10-1638 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 24: ATT PAC: 15th Year AnniversaryWarren Tranquada is president and CEO of the AT&T Performing Arts Center, a 10-acre performing arts campus in the Dallas Arts District that is celebrating its 15th Anniversary this fall. Warren has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University in Montreal.
In this episode, Warren discussed 3 key takeaways:
The purpose of the performing Arts is telling stories that help make better sense of the world. Warren talked about how the arts helps build empathy, creativity, and fits tightly into today’s learning skills helping understand complex issues an...2024-09-3032 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 23: Storytelling 101Today I am joined by Emmy-nominated, award-winning former war reporter, Mandy Clark has more than 20 years of experience in top-tier newsrooms including CBS, NBC, CBC and Sky News. Beyond conflict zones, her current affairs documentary work has taken her across the globe to cover stories on climate change in Greenland, human rights in China, and elections in Zimbabwe. She is now the Managing Editor at ENP Media, a London based production company founded by experienced news and documentary professionals to create content that is unique, engaging and effective.3 Key Take-ways
Make them Care: Mandy summarized the essence of her f...2024-09-1239 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 22 : Is the CFO your friend?
With sports on our mind this Summer, I had the pleasure of interviewing @kellie fischer, CFO of the Texas Rangers, the 2023 World Series Baseball Champions on the potential and power of attitude.A long time ago a mentor said, “Make the CFO your friend,” and it stuck with me throughout my career. My new friend, @kellie Fischer, shares the same attitude and spirit of collaboration, bringing synergy between marketing and finance. CFO at the Rangers since 2005, Kellie has an impressive background not only working through tumultuous times there but also through celebrations/wins, a successful partnership with Globe Life and has ha...2024-08-0941 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 21: Using AI to help those who help othersAI in Innovative Solutions and Healthcare with Dr. Ruben Amarasingham
If I don’t know AI, am I going to fail? This is a question many of us wrestle with. Dr. Ruben Amarasingham, a physician, founder, and lover of art, says, “Be the domain expert first, and figure out how AI applications will help enhance your domain.”
In this episode of #PODWalk, join me as I sit down with Dr. Amarasingham to discuss the transformative role of AI in healthcare and beyond. Dr. Amarasingham, MD, MBA, has a fascinating journey from literature, coding, and science to fou...2024-07-181h 07PODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 20: Wearing Many HatsMeet Tiffin Jernstedt, Chief Communications Officer, Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus was founded 117 years ago and continues to be one of the biggest names in luxury retail. Today, my guest is Tiffin Jernstedt, Chief Communications Officer at Neiman Marcus.Tiffin is a passionate communicator, wears many hats and in her words, learned many lessons “vagabonding during COVID,” while getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. In Tiffin’s candid conversation she shared how getting a bad grade at SMU, being shocked at not getting an internship at Neiman Marcus and other twists and turns didn’t stop her from U-turning to her dream jo...2024-06-1250 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 19: Dream Big, Act SmallA returning podcaster, we welcome our very own former student Meredith Mills to POD Walk to share her story about her new product launch, Southside, a gin based RTD beverage. After graduating from Cox School of Business, Meredith assumed a Brand Management role at Unilever and then Aramore, but deep down had always dreamt to start something new. Her new brand, The Original Southside, has a mission to revive cocktails lost to throes of time. In this episode, Meredith speaks of her journey as a new entrepreneur, using skills she learned at SMU to take SMALL steps to get...2024-04-2829 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 18: Power of WhyGroup Vice President Toyota Financial Services talks about why Marketing is the window to the world of consumers; why collaborating with cross functional divisions is strategically savvy and whether small less risky ideas will be the rule and disruptive innovation the exception?
2024-04-2321 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 17: Connecting Heartbeats in Business and LifeHave you felt more comfortable entering a room when you see someone approachable, a connector of the community? Ollie Chandhok is that connector of community as Market President and Publisher of the Dallas Business Journal he informs, connects businesses and people in Dallas.
Today’s PODWalk left us thinking of 3 questions we wrestle with as marketers and businesspeople.
Are you connected with Culture? As marketers we understand the importance of culture but often struggle to assimilate fast. Ollie talk about the importance of internal and external culture, understanding the pulse to make shifts
Are you connecting wit...2024-04-1839 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 16 : Discovering Diversity of PerspectivesTo kick off Women’s History Month, our speaker today is a longtime friend, Calvert Collins Bratton, the Chief Relationship Officer at Communities Foundation of Texas. She is a 7th generation Texas, on the board of SMU’s Simmons School of Education and a member of Charter 100, The Dallas Assembly, The Dallas Summit, and is a Junior League of Dallas. A past recipient of the Dallas Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” Award amongst other accolades.
Calvert is an unabashed believer of the power of communication and relationships. The discussion is very real as she talks about how communication and energy go hand in...2024-03-2334 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 15: Women Trailblazers in Business
This is Women’s History Month, and we are celebrating trailblazers; women from our community committed to shaping the society, the world, and making impact with purpose. In every generation there are giants who stand above the rest, Judge Barbara Lynn is known to be one of those giants who made history in 2016 as the first woman to attain the position of Chief Judge in Texas and served till 2022. Her list of firsts is truly remarkable; her practical advice on women and allies, purpose, and nurturing relationships is inspirational for not just women but all of us.
2024-03-0524 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 15: Karen Idenosxyz..2024-02-0321 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 15: Angela Minorxyz..2023-12-1232 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 14: October is Domestic Violence Awareness MonthHave you wondered about the challenges of Non-Profits and what scaling might mean to them? Would scaling mean that the problem is escalating and so the organization is scaling?
Mimi Sterling, CEO of The Family Place discussed the current situation of domestic violence specifically in Texas and what measures they have taken to help the community and what scaling means to her. This is a podcast you not only want to listen to but also share with others, as the issue is systemic and as Mimi said, “we all know someone.”
Tune in to hear Mimi’s tho...2023-10-0337 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 13: Value of Choice and Control redefinedKristi Gole, EVP at Global Hotel Alliance talks about, “what we see is what we look for,” and that seeing possibilities vs. obstacles make us even more creatively curious and helps balance risk for reward. Being in a niche luxury industry with limited resources, where the consumer believes MORE FOR MORE, Kristi says giving consumers control (like self-serve, freedom in using loyalty points) is the way to go. This not only operational constraints but also provides consumers with choice, building satisfaction, loyalty, and scale. And loyalty is what it’s all about. Kristi talks about luxury redefined as starting with understanding t...2023-09-2233 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 12: We Work For Our FansMeet Iris Diaz, Chief Marketing Officer at Mavericks, board member and SMU alum. The keys to success for Iris are:
Fans are First.
Facts vs. Intuition.
Working to be a global brand.
She shared stories about how the Mavs have the mindset of making memorable moments for fans no matter what it takes.
Iris also talks about “I am not going to be a statistic” and “I will get it done” a mindset that has helped her as a leader as she has moved through her career. For more branding and leadership tips tune in and if you aren...2023-08-0937 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 12: We Work for Our FansMeet Iris Diaz, Chief Marketing Officer at Mavericks, board member and SMU alumni. The keys to success for Iris are: Fans are First.
Knowing when to use Facts vs. Intuition.
Working to be a global brand.
She shared stories about how the Mavs have the mindset of making memorable moments for fans no matter what it takes. Iris also talks about “I am not going to be a statistic” and “I will get it done” a mindset that has helped her as a leader as she has moved through her career. For more branding and leadership tips tune in and if you are...2023-07-2538 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 11: Behind the Scenes with The Dallas StarsIn our Sports series, Matt Bowman, Chief Revenue Officer at Dallas Stars gives us a behind the scenes view on how assets get shared between the Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks. Matt describes how they:Use data and AI for an elevated driveway to driveway experience.
Deliver value through their APP for greater fan satisfaction.
Recognize the need to be culturally relevant.
He talks about striving not to be put in a box and to “know enough to know you don’t know everything because you don’t” sums up his servant leadership mindset.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-bowma...2023-07-0727 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 10: Health vs. Healthcare what’s the difference?Dr. Steve Miff, CEO of Parkland Center of Clinical Innovation helps us understand why focusing on health vs. healthcare is important, how knowledge-based data is being used to predict outcomes and a unique concept coined at PCCI, “know thy patient” uses a holistic 360 view of a patient while creating avatars to better understand user segments. If you are tired of waiting for appointments, can’t understand the root cause of your ailment and are curious about how one of the largest and most progressive health care institutions in the country is making strides, tune in to this podcast. Dr. Miff belie...2023-07-0336 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 9: Celebrating A Cox Success Story in Brand ManagementA recent graduate from SMU’s Cox Business School, Meredith Mills has moved up 3 levels, over 3 brands in 3 years. She shares how the Brand Strategy class was an a-ha moment which helped her find her passion, shifting from Investment Banking to Brand Management. Meredith advice on the brand management career path is that you can pick 2 of the 3 things that are important to you between title, location, and industry. This podcast not only celebrates a success story but also highlights the speed of growth in Brand Management. Meredith has worked at Unilever and is currently Sr. Brand Manager at Aram...2023-05-0935 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 8: What Business Needs To Know About The Gen ZsShakespeare, “heavy is the head that wears the crown and Generation Z wears the Crown as the most generation,” explains Neil Campbell, Creative Design Leader at Oliver Wyman. Neil talks about a recent study done by Oliver Wyman on Generation Z and how they used a human centered approach to understand who they are. He tells us that this is a “Most” generation. He also tells us brands need to practice authenticity and to embrace the phygital space. Curious about Gen Zs and how brands can better understand them? Tune in to this informative, rich perspective shared by Neil. Oliver Wyman...2023-05-0320 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 7: Terry Stone on Accelerating Breakthroughs in Business and CultureThe question today is, “What are key trends to watch out for 2023 and beyond”? As businesses are moving at warp speed to make decisions in weeks instead of years; how do we boil it down to few key trends? Terry Stone, managing partner of Americas at Oliver Wyman came up through the ranks in Healthcare; she talks about the key trends and how disruptive innovation is going to come from this space. She shared what it means to be a consistent brand and she said, “it’s easy to live your brand until it costs you.” I am doubly excited to spot...2023-04-0635 min
PODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 6: "Catalysts of Change" on International Women's DayWhat are 5 things needed to be a successful CMO? Mona Charif, CMO at NTT Data knocked it out of the park with her wit, sensibility and human centered approach to decision making. You are in for a fun episode with some surprises. Today is also International Women’s Day and I am doubly excited to spotlight a woman leader about being a catalyst of change. Mona talks about accelerating change with her 5Rs, what she means by the say/do ratio, and her personal mission to accelerate equity for women.
2023-03-2319 minPODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 5: Global Branding needs Cultural EmpathyI grew up on Thums Up, a homegrown cola that lives in the hearts of Indians. So, it was very nostalgic to interview a past CEO of Coca Cola, India, Don Short. Back in the day he had said, “my business card needs to read CEO of Thums Up not Coca Cola.” Intrigued by this statement? I was. To be embraced in global markets, embrace the local brand you are acquiring, the culture and community. He spoke about doing the right thing even when it costs you and innovating organically not just through acquisition. Don Short is past CEO Minut...2023-02-2213 min
PODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 4: Demystifying Non-ProfitsMichelyn Woodard CEO, Texas Women’s Foundation has 25 years of extensive experience in culture, diversity, equity and inclusion, corporate citizenship, advocacy, impact investing, entertainment, philanthropy, public/private partnerships and civic/employee engagement. Miki’s key take-aways were: saying “yes” to opportunities, giving yourself grace as you juggle priorities and being intentional with creating your network.2023-02-1215 min
PODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 3: Power of WhyGroup Vice President Toyota Financial Services talks about why Marketing is the window to the world of consumers; why collaborating with cross functional divisions is strategically savvy and whether small less risky ideas will be the rule and disruptive innovation the exception?2023-02-1221 min
PODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 2: Innovation at a time of CrisisPresident and GM Kashi, Kellogg’s; Executive VP Revolution Foods, President Bay Herb. With Crisis comes challenge, with challenge comes opportunity. David speaks about areas of focus during a time of crisis: core values, core consumers, and keeping cash as king.2023-02-1218 min
PODWalk with Radhika ZaveriEpisode 1: Patents and TrademarksPatent and Trademark Counsel at Grable Martin Fulton PLLC on the implications of protecting your idea through patents and trademarks2023-02-1222 min
Voice It with Karishma ShahVoice It Season 2: Episode 7: The Probiotic Powerpuff GirlsHere’s the 7th episode of our Podcast - Voice It With Karishma Shah Season 2
We are excited to share that the seventh episode features Simran Nahata (COO & Cofounder, Truely Health), and Radhika Zaveri (CEO & Cofounder, Truely Health)
Radhika( @radhikazaveri00) is deeply passionate about impact and strongly believes that the most effective manner of bringing about lasting change is through entrepreneurship. Her goal is to create and support businesses in any way possible.
Simran (@simran_nahata) is a Healthcare Consultant with a major in Microbiology. As a...2022-07-2738 min