Welcome back Trailblazers!! Today I am joined by Molly Hamilton, Strategy Director of Live Lab within Live Nation. Live Lab is an internal brand strategy and innovation studio at Live Nation. Molly works with the executive teams across venues, concerts, and more. Throughout our conversation, Molly talks about working in the music industry, the skills that are important to have when working in strategy, pros and cons of traveling for work, advice for graduates about to enter the workforce, and so much more!  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business Casual on Instagram Connect with Molly on LinkedIn Offers: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/BUSINESSCASUAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Molly Hamilton | Working at Live Nation, Music Industry Strategy, & Advice for Graduates

Hey Trailblazers!! In today's episode I am getting candid about feeling stressed and overwhelmed recently. I share what is currently stressing me out, how I'm reframing my perspective on it, why it's okay for our priorities to shift during different seasons of life, finding motivation, and pieces of advice that have helped me through these feelings. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business Casual on Instagram Offers: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/BUSINESSCASUAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opening Up About Feeling Stressed & Overwhelmed

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode I am joined by Naomi Huisman, who has been a friend and mentor of mine since I interned at Nestle two summers ago. Naomi is currently an Assistant Marketing Manager at Nestle and has made a huge impact on my professional development. She joins me in this episode to talk all about LinkedIn - the good and the bad. We chat about Naomi's role at Nestle, how to use LinkedIn effectively, what she looks for on someone's LinkedIn profile, how interns can bring value to the team they're working with, some examples of bad posts on LinkedIn, and why no one REALLY wants to have a coffee chat... tune in! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business Casual on Instagram Connect with Naomi on LinkedIn Offers: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/BUSINESSCASUAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Naomi Huisman | LinkedIn Reality Check

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode I am so excited to be joined by Lily Martinez. After starting a One Direction fan account as a teenager, Lily realized that she could use her social media skills to build a career in the entertainment industry. Today, Lily is a social media manager for celebrities and luxury real estate agents - so cool! Lily talks about how she got her start managing social media for stars in the entertainment industry, the value of networking, what responsibilities come with her job, who her dream client would be, becoming a freelancer, being a woman working in the entertainment industry, and more. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business Casual on Instagram Connect with Lily on LinkedIn Offers: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/BUSINESSCASUAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lily Martinez | Managing Celebrity Social Media Accounts

Hey Trailblazers!! In this solo episode I am talking all about Lucky Girl Syndrome - a concept that has been trending on TikTok recently. I chat about what Lucky Girl Syndrome is, what the listener results were from my IG poll about it, and share my hot take on whether I believe it's a good or bad mindset to have. I also give some tips for confidence, overcoming imposter syndrome, and more. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Join the waitlist for tickets to our event: The Social Follow The Business Casual on Instagram Offers: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/BUSINESSCASUAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucky Girl Syndrome?

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode I am so excited to be joined by Susan Christoffersen, Dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. Susan is the first female Dean at the University of Toronto and I am so excited to be interviewing her as I'm beginning my final semester. From 2015 to 2020, Professor Christoffersen served as the Vice-Dean, Undergraduate and Specialized programs. Her research focuses on mutual funds and the role of financial institutions in capital markets. She has published in top finance journals and cited inThe New York Times, International Herald Tribune, Bloomberg News Service, and The Wall Street Journal.  Susan talks about her background, her journey to becoming a Dean, when she thinks it is worth it for students to pursue an MBA, what it means to her to be the first female Dean at Rotman, the best advice she has ever been given, and so much more. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business Casual on Instagram Connect with Susan on LinkedIn Offers: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/BUSINESSCASUAL. Target Test Prep | Start your 5-day, full-access trial of the TTP GMAT Quant and Verbal Course today for just $1, and see for yourself why TTP has been a game-changer for so many GMAT test-takers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan Christoffersen | Dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto

Hey Trailblazers! In this episode I am joined by Karen Zuccala, Head of Brand Strategy at Google. Before she began working in Big Tech, Karen’s prior roles include Brand Marketing Director at Nike, Senior Global Brand Communications Manager at Adidas, and Head of CPG, Retail & Dining at Twitter, just to name a few. Karen’s insight is so helpful for anyone interested in working at Google or other Big Tech companies. She shares how she got her start in the sports industry at Adidas, her experience working internationally, the power of authentic connections, how she landed her job at Google, what her experience at Google has been like, advice for those just starting in their career, and so much more.  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business Casual on Instagram Connect with Karen on LinkedIn Offers: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/BUSINESSCASUAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karen Zuccala | Head of Brand Strategy at Google

Hey Trailblazers!! In this solo episode I am reflecting back on what a HUGE year 2022 was for The Business Casual podcast and sharing how I like to approach goal setting for a new year. I talk about what I did at the beginning of 2022 to goal set for the year, how being optimistic will change your life, and my mindset going into 2023. I also recap some of our top episodes from 2022 and talk about exciting plans for the podcast coming in the next year. This is the last episode of 2022, happy holidays and we'll see you next year! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business Casual on Instagram Offers: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/BUSINESSCASUAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Setting Goals for 2023 & Reflecting on a HUGE Year for the Podcast

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode I am so excited to be joined by Megan Chong, the founder of U of Meg, an authentic university merchandise reworked clothing company and also a fourth-year Rotman Commerce student at the University of Toronto. Megan shares the full story of how U of Meg started, strategy behind her personal and professional branding, tips for growing a social media platform, how Loud Luxury became U of Meg fans, biggest challenges she has had creating U of Meg, her time management tips, advice for those entering University, and so much more.  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business Casual on Instagram Connect with Megan on LinkedIn Follow U of Meg on Instagram Check out U of Meg's Website Offers: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/BUSINESSCASUAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan Chong | The Story Behind U of Meg, Loud Luxury, & Advice for University Students

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by Sasha Romano Lopez, my manager from my summer internship at Molson Coors. Sasha is a Senior Marketing Manager for the Heineken portfolio at Molson Coors. In this episode Sasha tells me what her first impression was of me, how to be professional for in-person and remote interviews, how to prepare for an interview, the biggest mistakes she sees students make in interviews, what a week is like in her life as a Senior Marketing Manager, what goes into the process of bringing a marketing campaign to life, how Formula1 and Heineken work together, what it’s like being a manager when working on a high pressure event like F1, and so much more. Enjoy!! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business Casual on Instagram Connect with Sasha on LinkedIn Offers: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/BUSINESSCASUAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sasha Romano Lopez | How to Ace an Interview, Working with F1, Marketing Roles + More

Hey Trailblazers!! In this solo episode I am sharing my tips for how to navigate in-person events when you don't know anyone there. I recently went to a few events solo and I applied these tips and tricks to make sure I enjoyed the event experience, built my network by meeting new people, and left feeling more confident. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business Casual on Instagram Offers: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/BUSINESSCASUAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating In-Person Events Alone

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode I am so excited to be joined by Ingrid B. Rogier. Originally from Paris, Ingrid has always been drawn towards the luxury industry. After working in commercial banking after graduation, Ingrid realized life was too short to not follow her passion and went back to Paris to get her MBA in Global Luxury Brand Management. Ingrid has since started her own boutique consulting agency, INCLux, that works with luxury brands to increase their inclusivity and diversity.  In this episode, Ingrid talks about why she started out in commercial banking, her advice for students that don’t know what they want to pursue after college, what an MBA in Global Luxury Brand Management entails, her journey to starting her own luxury consulting business, and what the future landscape of diversity and inclusion in luxury brands will look like.  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business Casual on Instagram Offers: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/BUSINESSCASUAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ingrid B. Rogier | Becoming a Luxury Brand Consultant & Promoting Inclusivity in the Industry

Hey Trailblazers!! In this episode I am doing a full recap of my summer internship at Molson Coors. I talk about the application and interview process, why I knew Molson Coors was the right fit for me, what projects I worked on, what the company culture was like, & I share an exciting announcement at the end of the episode. Enjoy! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business Casual on Instagram Offers: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/BUSINESSCASUAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recapping My Internship at Molson Coors + Exciting News!

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to be joined by Siffat "Siff" Haider. Not only is Siff the co-founder of Arrae, a wellness brand which creates 100% natural targeted supplements, but she is also a content creator and host of The Dream Bigger podcast. Siff gives SO much valuable advice in this episode as she talks about taking the leap to become a content creator, why your early twenties are for career exploration, where she sees the future of her content going, the process of building her idea for Arrae into a business, adjustments she had to make as a leader as Arrae has grown, tips for aspiring podcasters, and more. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business Casual on Instagram Connect with Siff Haider on LinkedIn Offers: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/BUSINESSCASUAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Siff Haider | How The Co-Founder of Arrae Grew Her Platform, Business, & Podcast

Hey Trailblazers!! I am so excited to be joined by top journalist Vassy Kapelos for this episode. Vassy is the host of Power & Politics, based in Ottawa, and has interviewed countless top world leaders including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Along with reporting on breaking news across Canada, she has also covered stories and events around the world in places like Rio de Janeiro, Iraq, South Korea, and Japan. Throughout this episode, Vassy shares what drew her to journalism, advice for someone trying to break into the industry after school, navigating feelings of insecurity in a new role, how she preps for interviewing top world leaders, and so much more. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow The Business Casual on Instagram Connect with Vassy Kapelos on LinkedIn Offers: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/BUSINESSCASUAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vassy Kapelos: Her Journey to Journalism Success

The Business Casual is an interview based podcast created to help girls around the world grow both professionally and personally. A podcast made for young ambitious, leaders in the making. Join Stacey and Marianna each week as they sit down with various female trailblazers in their respective industries. Though there will be lots of business the podcast will also explore their passions, interests, and everyday lives. Business Casual also strives to be a community in which girls can connect with other like-minded individuals who share the same passions.

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