Why scrappy creativity leads to big opportunities with Ben Nunery, Co-founder @ Powerhouse Factories
Ben Nunery is the co-founder and brain behind the incredible work at Powerhouse Factories, which makes "kick-ass design work for kick-ass bands." Ben and a friend started Powerhouse out of a garage in...
6 Nov 202350min
Bringing excitement and curiosity to food with Derek Wallace, Cofounder & CEO @ Kalamata's Kitchen
Mind open, fork ready. Derek Wallace is the Co-founder and CEO of Kalamata's Kitchen – a food adventure startup set to inspire the next generation of curious, courageous, and compassionate eaters. Aft...
6 Nov 202347min
The link between DEI & comedy with Luna Malbroux, Founder @ Joy Channel
Luna Malbroux is the founder and "Chief Vibe Officer" of Joy Channel. She's an experienced facilitator, speaker, and leader in creating inclusive spaces. A self-described "joy evangelist" – she believ...
31 Aug 202349min
Mastering the "yes, and" mentality with Kelly Leonard, VP of Creative Strategy @ Second City, Pt. 2
On this episode of the QE podcast, listener-favorite Kelly Leonard is taking a well-earned victory lap. After dropping countless stories and lessons from his time at The Second City, he's ready to onc...
31 Juli 202352min
The Black experience in advertising with Romond DuVal, Copywriter @ Curiosity
Romond Duval is a copywriter at Curiosity – but we prefer the title: word architect. Romond is passionate about amplifying Black creative voices in the advertising industry and making genuine work tha...
30 Juni 202335min
Mastering the underdog mentality with Jessica George, VP of Marketing @ GSR Brands
"Working for and with Jessica was and still is the best career decision I've made, and I thank her for that. She makes every piece of work she touches and every individual she works with better. She's...
5 Juni 202352min
The intersection of improv and business with Kelly Leonard, VP of Creative Strategy @ Second City, Pt. 1
"30 seconds in a room with Kelly will make you wiser. . . a selfless curiosity is his fuel" - Todd Manley Needless to say, after peppering Second City's Kelly Leonard with questions for over 50 minu...
1 Maj 202352min
The dirty details of owning a successful brand with Ryan Meegan, CMO @ DUDE Wipes
Ryan Meegan grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago before attending college where he earned a degree in marketing – as well as earning major respect as a basketball player. Now, he applies his sports...
12 Apr 202329min
