How do you make the most out of even the smallest moments? For Marvalee Bascus Leslie, it's about finding the magic in the everyday. American Express' VP of Customer Growth believes in intentionally making each moment count, whether it's a tough morning, a team meeting, or time with family. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Marvalee talks with Lisa Singer about why being present matters just as much as being productive. She opens up about what it really takes to grow your career without losing yourself in the process and admits to being a Type A planner, though she …

Have you ever felt like you had something real to offer, but weren't sure how to harness it or when it was okay to speak up? Melissa Sierra, the EVP of Media Integration at USIM, opens up about finding her voice and showing up with purpose-even when the path feels uncertain. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Melissa talks with Lisa Singer about navigating imposter syndrome, the power of giving yourself grace, and the importance of making others feel seen and heard. She also shares her dreamer mentality, Virgo drive, and her childhood inspiration to pursue a career in …

Have you ever found yourself in a moment where everything just... clicks? Where life, family, and career all seem to align, even if only for a fleeting phase? That's exactly where Anne McGraw, CMO of Hattie B's Hot Chicken, finds herself right now. With a new role that lets her combine her love of food and restaurants with her passion for storytelling, and her daughters still at home-though just on the edge of flying the nest-Anne is holding onto every moment. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Anne opens up with Lisa Singer about her "sliding doors" moment that …