Month: May 2024
Podcast: Bob Gilbreath, “In Person is a 10x”
Published May 28, 2024 by pgalums in
Bob Gilbreath is a longtime friend of the Pod and fellow P&G Alum. He’s also a repeat startup founder with two exits in the marketing technology and agency world. Bob now serves as Co-Founder and CEO of Hearty, a people-tech company, as well as a few other interesting ventures.
While at P&G, Bob worked on brands like Tide, Mr. Clean, Mr. Clean Auto Dry, and even Fit fruit and vegetable wash. Bob’s authored books and launched several successful newsletters. In his latest Substack newsletter the Workaround (beheartly.substack.com), Bob shares real-life stories of his business ups and downs. Bob’s latest piece is titled “In Person is a 10x” about the magic that comes when we get together—because you can’t
co-create something special without being in the same room.
LEARN ABOUT BOB – behearty.substack.com
This is a feature of an Alumni Leader’s frequently published thought leadership. Got an idea for a future “Learnings from Leaders” episode – reach out at pgalumpod@gmail.com
Published May 22, 2024 by Elsie Gallegos in
Grabación Webinar en Español #26: Del poder del Brand Management Tradicional al poder en las Redes Sociales
Published May 21, 2024 by Elsie Gallegos in
WLF Recorded Webinar: Impactful Leadership in Action: Panel Discussion Featuring P&G Alumni Women Writers
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Podcast: Trevor Lai, Up Studios Founder & CEO
Published May 20, 2024 by pgalums in
Trevor Lai is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and illustrator who published his first children’s book at the age of seventeen. He is also the Founder and CEO of Up Studios, a China-based production company, featured as one of the “Top 25 Animation Studios” in the world to watch by Animation Magazine.
Up Studios, the creative force behind much-loved Chinese shows like Piggy, Tomo, and BOOMi, has received large investments from Chinese tech giant Tencent. When he’s not creating world-class animated stories, Trevor loves playing ice hockey in China and traveling around the world.
You’ll enjoy this candid conversation about creativity, inspiration, and perseverance.
This is the first episode in our series about Chinese leaders – hosted by P&G Alumni Emily Chang. Got an idea for a future “Learnings from Leaders” episode – reach out at pgalumpod@gmail.com
Celebrating Women's Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship
Published May 15, 2024 by pgalums in
Today, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible women of Friends of Batahola (FOB) who are rewriting the story of empowerment in Managua, Nicaragua. Through dedication, resilience, and a shared vision for change these women are transforming their lives and communities one business at a time.
Among these remarkable individuals stands Ana, a courageous mother and caregiver whose journey into entrepreneurship began with the unwavering support of FOB and the Cultural Center of Batahola Norte (CCBN). Despite facing numerous challenges, Ana’s determination knows no bounds as she balances household chores, caring for her children, and preparing for her business—a true testament to her resilience and commitment to creating a better future for her family.
Ana’s story epitomizes the transformative power of entrepreneurship supported by FOB. With the mission to provide art, cultural, and educational opportunities for the most vulnerable in Managua, FOB is changing lives. The P&G Alumni Foundation is proud to partner alongside sponsoring alum Dave Stickel to empower women like Ana to break the cycle of poverty and unemployment.
The project’s objective is clear: to meet the need for sustainable and stable incomes for women and their families. Through entrepreneurial training, personal development workshops, and an ‘Entrepreneurship Fair,’ Ana and 24 other women will receive the support and mentorship they need to start their own businesses.
But Ana’s journey is just one chapter in FOB’s larger narrative of impact and empowerment. Together, we can create a brighter future where every woman has the opportunity to thrive and succeed. Join us in celebrating Ana, FOB, and the transformative power of women’s entrepreneurship in building stronger, more resilient communities.
Podcast: Bernice Ang on IKIGAI—P&G Alumni Coaching
Published May 13, 2024 by pgalums in
Bernice Ang is an Executive Coach who helps senior leaders design a purpose-centered personal brand, enabling them to integrate their work and personal lives so they can thrive, not just survive. Bernice started her career in Brand Management at P&G Asia Pacific. From there, she took on several Global Marketing leadership roles in the US with Coca-Cola, Pepsico, and Mars-Wrigley.
Five years ago, Bernice left her corporate career to pursue her dream of becoming an Executive Coach. Today, she is among the top 4% of professional coaches with a Master Certified Coach designation, the highest credential awarded by the International Coach Federation. Bernice also helped co-found the P&G Alumni Network Coaching program, ringing together professionally certified Executive Coaches with proven track records.
You’ll enjoy this candid and very personal conversation about IKIGAI—the Japanese concept that encourages people to discover what truly matters to them—to live a life filled with purpose and joy.
This is a continuation of our series with P&G Alumni Coaching where leading Alumni will dive deep into relevant topics. Just as professional athletes have a coach to help them perform at their best, coaching can help you thrive in your career and life through powerful questioning, exploration, and action planning. P&G alumni can learn more and sign up for their first free session at coaching.pgalums.com.
Podcast: Bonnie Wan, author of “The Life Brief”
Published May 6, 2024 by pgalums in
Bonnie Wan knows what it feels like to struggle with burnout and uncertainty about where to go next. As a celebrated advertising strategist, she spent years helping brands like Pepsi and BMW get clarity on their values and purpose, but still found herself mired and directionless in her own life: a “recovering perfectionist” with a crumbling marriage, a big job, and three young children.
So she put her “work brain” to work and sketched out a creative brief (one of the key tools of the ad trade) for herself, granting clarity on what was missing and what she really wanted in her life.
Not only did “The Life Brief” save Bonnie’s marriage, recenter her parenting, and catapult her career (she was named Ad Age’s Chief Strategy Officer last year)—it has since gone on to help thousands of others through her speaking at Apple, Bain & Co, Change.org, Google, Goop, Jane Goodall’s “Activating Hope” Summit, SXSW and more. Her new book — “THE LIFE BRIEF: A Playbook for No-Regrets Living” — creates a clear guide for anyone to break through life’s clutter and create deeper meaning through three simple stages: Get Messy. Get Clear. Get Active. This is a perfect conversation to help so many of us who seem to “have it all” yet feel restless or rudderless.
This is a past conversation from Raman’s other podcast, Modern Minorities, where each week we share minority conversations for all of our majority years. You’ll enjoy this candid conversation that we hope will provide new perspectives and learnings.