"I didn't go exactly where I thought I was going to go when I was a kid, but I didn't venture too far off the path." Early on, Angela Zepeda had her sights on the world of fashion, but instead landed "exactly where I'm supposed to be." As Hyundai's CMO, both her love for business and creative passion continually coexist. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Angela talks with me about being inspired with what's possible, taking time to reset and her "superpower" ring...could this be how she channels that powerful energy of hers? (think Green Lantern)

"That was the beginning of what has ended up being a pretty meteoric career...that one piece of advice." That "piece of advice" for Barbara Shipley? To get a job doing anything in an [ad] agency. So she did, and AARP's s.v.p. of brand integration's career has been soaring ever since. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Barbara talks with Lisa about changing direction, bringing her career full circle and her trailblazing mom's influence. She also opens up about the challenges and "pure joy" she feels raising an autistic son, her daughter's refreshing perspective and reminding herself to keep things …

"One of the keys to happiness for me has always been to be decisive, make a decision, and then just keep moving forward." One of Amanda Willinger's decisions was to forgo being a lawyer to work at the Smithsonian Museum, and, as chief digital officer of LAGOS fine jewelry, she has no regrets. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Amanda acknowledges it's important to learn from one's mistakes, but says, ultimately, she's just happy to wake up every morning doing the best she can each day. She opens up about her existential crisis, what gives her faith in humanity …

"I was a rock and roll singer for a long time, so I've always kind of had that spirit in me throughout my life...and gone to many places and gone in many directions, and it's all led me here." That "here" for Cherie Boldt is director of marketing for the healthy grab-n-go snack brand, Crispy Green. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Cherie admits that her life hasn't had that "perfect linear trajectory" and believes that's a good thing. She also talks about creating her own company, healthy habits and why it's sometimes okay to put things on the …