What does it mean to be the only Black woman in corporate communications at your company? For Yunice Emir, the head of Corporate Communications at Moet Hennessy North America, it's a position she celebrates and doesn't take lightly. She was recently chosen by her peers as the U.S. representative featured in LVMH Eyes-an internal publication within the LVMH portfolio. For a communications powerhouse known for elevating brands, executives, and moments rather than herself, the recognition was both unexpected and deeply meaningful. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Yunice talks with Lisa Singer about visibility, imposter syndrome, and resilience. She …

What happens when you stop trying to blend in-and start leading at full scale? For Esi Eggleston Bracey, that shift didn't just change her career, it helped transform one of the world's largest companies. At the time of this interview, Esi, then President of Unilever USA & CEO of Unilever Personal Care, North America, was already redefining what leadership could look like. Since then, her impact has only accelerated. In 2024, Esi was promoted to Global Chief Growth and Marketing Officer, leading a sweeping global marketing transformation across Unilever's portfolio while championing purpose-led initiatives that connect brands to culture and …

Behind the Scenes with Yunice Emir  Moët Hennessy USA's Yunice Emir talks  I've had the opportunity to connect with and learn from executives of major brands at MediaPost's Insider Summits. In the process I've discovered some truly impressive women -- not only for the work they do, but their stories behind the scenes. With Brand Insider: BTS, I get to pull back the curtain on some of the most influential women marketers as they talk about their path to success: the twists and turns, obstacles, inspirations and the valuable lessons learned along the way. Jessica Kogan wants women to tune out the …

What does great leadership look like when you're stepping into a beloved brand? For Jessica Serrano, it starts with listening. At the time of this interview, Jessica was CMO of Dig Inn. She has since stepped into a new chapter as CMO of Bagel Brands, overseeing brand, digital, culinary innovation, and guest experience strategy across the brands portfolio. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Jessica shares with Lisa Singer the leadership lessons that shaped her career - from taking on the job no one else wanted to rejecting advice that prioritized likability over effectiveness. She opens up about leading …

What if the biggest myth about leadership is that once you reach the top, you finally have it all figured out? Katie Briscoe would tell you the opposite. As CEO of MMGY Global, she believes careers aren't defined by a single breakthrough moment, but by a series of micro-transformations - the pivots, stretches, and seasons that quietly shape how you lead and who you become. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Katie opens up to Lisa Singer about the evolution that comes with each career stage - from early pivots, to taking the helm of a global company. She …