What does it really mean to push boundaries- not just at work, but in life? For Nicole Schlegel, VP of Digital Marketing at Universal Pictures, it meant strapping on a snowboard in her 40s after saying no in her 20s...just to prove she could. That same curiosity and drive have fueled her 18-year career at Universal Pictures, where she pivoted from publicity to digital back when Facebook was still new and Instagram felt daunting. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Nicole talks with Lisa Singer about building a career defined not by job-hopping, but by asking questions, speaking up, …

What does it mean to show up as your authentic self at work? For Jill Cress, it meant ditching the stiff navy suits of the 90s banking world for ruffled blouses and bold plaid dresses. That choice didn't just set her apart- it helped shape a career built on creativity, curiosity, and breaking the rules in the best way possible. From MasterCard to National Geographic, and now as Chief Marketing & Experience Officer at H&R Block, Jill's willingness to take risks has defined her brand both personally and professionally. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Jill talks with Lisa …

What shapes who we become? For Daphne Leroy, it's her Queens roots, immigrant parents, and a summer job that opened her eyes to the power of media and marketing-laying the foundation for a career she never could have imagined growing up. A board member for the Fiver Children's Foundation, this media executive is also a passionate advocate for opening doors and creating pipelines for the next generation. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Daphne shares with Lisa Singer how growing up in such a diverse city shaped her perspective to embrace different backgrounds-not to mention, giving her that New …

Radhika Duggal is definitely not shy, but prefers to speak when she can make an impact. Having held senior marketing positions at various Fortune 100 companies; including Deloitte, Pfizer, JP Morgan Chase, and at the time of this interview, Super.com. Today the innovative executive is continuing to make an impact, now serving as SVP, CMO for Major League Soccer. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Radhika explains that instead of being the loudest person in the room, being the most intentional one is the better path. She also shares a behavior learned from her mother- one she's now passing …