Chief Influencer®
Episodes
Steven Taylor on How Leaders Can Show They Care - Chief Influencer - Episode # 049
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Taylor is the President and CEO of the Arthritis Foundation, an organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving the lives of nearly 60 m...
Bill Smith on Uniting Leadership, Passion & Policy - Chief Influencer - Episode # 048
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Smith is the Founder and CEO of Inseparable, an organization dedicated to advancing mental health policy. Additionally, he holds the position of ...
Dr. Joel Braunstein on Innovating with Integrity - Chief Influencer - Episode # 047
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joel Braunstein is the CEO and Co-Founder of C₂N Diagnostics, a company dedicated to the development and commercialization of diagnostics for Al...
Congressman Andy Kim on Integrity and Humility in Public Service - Chief Influencer - Episode # 046
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Congressman Andy Kim serves as a U.S. representative for the Third Congressional District of New Jersey. In today’s episode, Congressman Kim delves ...
Candice C. Jones on Leading with Purpose & Passion - Chief Influencer - Episode # 045
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Candice C. Jones is the President and CEO of Public Welfare Foundation. The Foundation seeks to catalyze a transformative approach to justice in the U...
Bob Witeck on How Silence Is Not a Strategy - Chief Influencer - Episode # 044
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Witeck serves as the President of Witeck Communications, Inc., the oldest LGBTQ-owned business enterprise certified by the NGLCC (National LGBT Ch...
Annise Parker on Influence by Listening to Others (and to Yourself) - Chief Influencer - Episode # 043
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Annise Parker is the President and CEO of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund & Institute; they endorse and financially support LGBTQ+ candidates through the ...
Coach Kemper on Trust, Tennis & Tech - Chief Influencer - Episode # 042
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Kathy Kemper is the CEO and Founder of the Institute for Education and a Co-founder of Computer Science at the University of Southern California...
Yasmine Arrington Brooks on Remembering “You Never Know Who’s Watching” - Chief Influencer - Episode # 041
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yasmine Arrington Brooks is the Founder of ScholarCHIPS, a D.C. nonprofit aiding youth with incarcerated parents. She is also a speaker, model, author...
Molly Lenore on Crafting Immersive Experiences - Chief Influencer - Episode # 040
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Molly Lenore is the Co-founder and President of Moey Inc., a pioneering company dedicated to crafting technology-infused experiences, installations, p...
Ghida Dagher on Empowering New American Leaders - Chief Influencer - Episode # 039
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ghida Dagher, President and CEO of New American Leaders, leads the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering immigrants, refugees, ...
Kimberly Driggins on Moving at the Speed of Trust - Chief Influencer - Episode # 038
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kimberly Driggins is the Executive Director at Washington Housing Conservancy (WHC), which is pioneering the transformation of urban landscapes in the...
Greg Kihlstrom on Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable - Chief Influencer - Episode # 037
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Kihlstrom is a best-selling author, speaker, and entrepreneur, who serves as an advisor and consultant to top companies on marketing, technology,...
Jennifer Sirangelo on The Power of Listening - Chief Influencer - Episode # 036
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Sirangelo is the President & CEO of Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, which mobilizes...
Ju'Riese Colón on Building Trust With Transparency - Chief Influencer - Episode # 035
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ju’Riese Colón is the Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Center for SafeSport, the nation’s onlyindependent nonprofit committed to building a sp...
Chiquisha Robinson on Collaborative Leadership - Chief Influencer - Episode # 034
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chiquisha Robinson is a career public defender with nearly two decades as a top attorney at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia. ...
Lisa Thurau on Educating Disparate Audiences - Chief Influencer - Episode # 033
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Thurau is the Executive Director of Strategies for Youth. Lisa founded the nonprofit in 2009 aimed at improving police-youth interactions and red...
Jason Trimiew on The Impact of Supplier Diversity - Chief Influencer - Episode # 032
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Trimiew is the Director of Global Supplier Diversity at Meta. Under his leadership, Meta became a leader and innovator in supplier diversity. ...
Robert Krueger & Anthony Shop Reflect on Season 1 - Chief Influencer - Episode # 030
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Host Anthony Shop and Executive Producer Robert Krueger take a moment to reflect on some of the key themes and messages that ...
Lia Haberman on Building A Potent Personal Brand - Chief Influencer - Episode # 030
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lia Haberman is a digital marketing expert, strategist, and speaker who is best known for her popular newsletter, In Case You Missed It. She has amass...
Dr. Gail Ayala Taylor on Building A Sense of Belonging - Chief Influencer - Episode # 029
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Gail Ayala Taylor is a Clinical Professor of Business Administration at The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Dr. Taylor is also the Founder o...
Reverend Darrell Goodwin on Building a Faith without Limits - Chief Influencer - Ep. 28
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reverend Darrell Goodwin serves as the first Executive Conference Minister of the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ. He i...
Bill Furlong on The Shifting Landscape of B2B Marketing - Chief Influencer - Episode # 027
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Furlong is the CEO and Co-Founder of SquareStack and the Author of Appify Your Business, which helps small and mid-sized businesses find and empl...
Danica Roem on Influencing Individuals to Impact Change - Chief Influencer - (Re-Air)
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Danica Roem is the newly-elected delegate representing the 30th District in the Senate of Virginia. To congratulate Danica, we are re-sharing her inte...
Matthew Algeo on Telling Big Stories Through Small Moments - Chief Influencer - Episode # 025
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Algeo is the Author of When Harry Met Pablo, along with six other books, including Harry Truman’s Excellent Adventure: The True Story of a G...
Anne Rancourt on How to Leverage Listening - Chief Influencer - Episode # 024
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Rancourt is the Communications Director at the National Institute on Drug Abuse, otherwise known as NIDA, where she oversees communication of the...
Patrick Sallee on Owning Your Story - Chief Influencer - Episode # 023
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Sallee, is the President and CEO of Vibrant Health KC and the author of The Solitary CEO. In his book, Patrick generously shares stories that ...
Chris Ullman on the Incredible Impact of Using Plain Language - Chief Influencer - Episode # 022
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ullman is the Founder and President of Ullman Communications, LLC. Chris is also the author of two books, Find Your Whistle and his newest publi...
Highlights from Robert Krueger’s Favorite Episodes - Chief Influencer - Episode # 021
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Chief Influencer, Rober Krueger, Executive Director of The Communications Board joins the show to highlight some of the key...
Ati Williams & Jess Banks on Renovating Representation in Media - Chief Influencer - Episode # 020
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ati Williams and Jess Banks are Co-Hosts of the wildly popular Netflix series, Hack My Home. Ati is the Principal at Honeycomb Residential, a remodeli...
Michael Ricci On The Two-Way Influence Of Social Media - Chief Influencer - Episode # 019
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Ricci is a Partner at Seven Letter, a leading strategic communications firm. Prior to his current role, Michael was a long-time leadership aid...
Jean-Claude Brizard on Creating a Community of Masterpieces - Chief Influencer - Episode # 018
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jean-Claude Brizard is the President and CEO at Digital Promise, a non-partisan non-profit organization focused on shaping the future of education and...
Katie Harbath on Uncovering Your Unique Voice - Chief Influencer - Episode # 017
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Harbath is the Founder and CEO of AnchorChange, a civic tech strategies firm focused on developing solutions at the intersection of technology, ...
Sharon McBride on Helping Others With a Servant’s Heart - Chief Influencer - Episode # 016
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sharon McBride is the Global Head of Mobilization at DoorDash. Sharon is a pioneer in the field of public affairs and grassroots mobilization, both in...
Daniel Buezo on The Power of Community - Chief Influencer - Episode # 015
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Buezo is the Founder and CEO of Kids of Immigrants, a Los Angeles-based, purpose-driven streetwear brand. Alongside Co-Founder Weleh Dennis, Da...
Frances Reimers on Igniting Your Personal Brand Authentically - Chief Influencer - Episode # 014
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frances Reimers is the Founder and CEO of Firestarter Communications LLC and is a personal branding expert. Frances has helped some of the country’s...
Stacey Hanke on Influencing Monday To Monday - Chief Influencer - Episode # 013
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stacey Hanke is a renowned orator, speaking coach, and Owner of Stacey Hanke, Inc. Stacey is also the Author of two books, Influence Redefined and Yes...
Highlighting Key Insights Shared By Our Guests - Chief Influencer - Episode # 012
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Chief Influencer, we wanted to highlight some of the key insights that our amazing guests have shared in their conversation...
Anthony Woods on Challenging Misconceptions & Promoting Inclusivity - Chief Influencer - Episode # 011
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Woods is the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs. After serving two tours of duty in Iraq and earning a Bronze Star, Anth...
Gina Schaefer on Building Communities & Instilling Culture - Chief Influencer - Episode # 010
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gina Schaefer is the Co-Owner of A Few Cool Hardware Stores, Board Member at CCA Global Partners, and the Author of Recovery Hardware, a book about Sc...
Dean Fealk on Becoming a Citizen Statesperson - Chief Influencer - Episode # 009
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Fealk is the Co-Managing Partner of DLA Piper, founding member of the Halifax International Security Forum, Co-Founder of Transatlantic West, and...
Bruce Mehlman on Sharing Insights Freely - Chief Influencer - Episode # 008
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Mehlman is the Founding Partner of Mehlman Consulting and a renowned lobbyist. Bruce shares quarterly infographic analyses for free which are pa...
Danica Roem on Influencing Individuals to Impact Change - Chief Influencer - Episode # 007
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Danica Roem is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and is currently a candidate for the Virginia State Senate. Danica is most well known as th...
Emma Wade-Smith on using Social Media in Global Diplomacy - Chief Influencer - Episode # 006
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Wade-Smith is His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for North America and Consul General in New York representing the United Kingdom. Emma shares ho...
Nedra Dickson on Supplier Diversity and Personal Branding - Chief Influencer - Episode # 005
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nedra Dickson is the Managing Director and Global Supplier Inclusion & Sustainability Lead at Accenture. Nedra is also the Chair of the Board of D...
Peggy Rajski on The Power of Storytelling, Advocacy, and Allyship - Chief Influencer - Episode # 004
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Peggy Rajski is an Oscar-winning filmmaker and the Founder of The Trevor Project, the first 24/7 suicide prevention service dedicated to LGBTQ young p...
Rob Sand on Communication & Transparency in Government - Chief Influencer - Episode # 003
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Chief Influencer is an elected official and a former prosecutor. Rob Sand is the State Auditor of Iowa and the author of The Winning Ticket. Rob ...
Monica Goldson on Communicating Effectively with Every Stakeholder - Chief Influencer - Episode # 002
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Chief Influencer is a longtime educator and leader that has been recognized time and time again for her commitment to bettering her community. Dr...
Luke Frazier On Passing The Baton and The Power of Inclusion - Chief Influencer - Episode # 001
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we spoke with a special guest that is committed to creating opportunities for the next generation of music makers and lovers through touring li...