Matt Crane of MGMT Boston joins to talk about why showing up consistently puts more things in your control, what he's learned building a media company from scratch, and the Boston tech companies that are breaking out right now.

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Not as a philosophy, but as a tangible offering with real structure?

That's what we explore in this special episode, an unrehearsed workshop with Jay Acunzo.

Jay is good friend and someone who helps leaders communicate their expertise in a creative, compelling, and memorable way. 

He's incredibly talented, and trusted by authors, coaches, creators, and brands like Salesforce and Mailchimp. 

So, when Jay offered to help, I was grateful and excited. 

More specifically, Jay challenged me to answer a simple question: If I hired you to make my career a team sport, what would you do for me? 

And then he offered to be the guinea pig.

What follows is a real-time conversation where we build the idea together, exploring questions like:

• What would a Career Team General Manager actually do?
• What's the roster of people you need around you, and what roles do they play?
• Why do Slack groups and masterminds often fall apart, and what might work instead?
• How do you create an 'easy invite' to build relationships that might evolve into teamwork without just asking for someone's time?
• How can I continue exploring this and create content that clarifies my thinking with the goal of a tangible frame, and maybe more? (Jay's ARC framework)

Please enjoy, and let us know what you think. 

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That search for people who truly embody this practice is what led me to today’s guest, Kate Brigham. 

Kate’s career spans more than two decades across design, product, and research leadership in healthcare, B2B SaaS, marketplaces, data integration, fintech, education, and beyond, including transformative work at PatientsLikeMe. But what makes her story so compelling is not just where she has worked, it is how she has chosen to evolve.

After stepping away from traditional full-time roles, Kate intentionally shaped a portfolio focused on consulting, advising, investing, and building community in areas that feel deeply meaningful to her. In the process, she has helped cultivate one of the most active AgeTech and longevity communities on LinkedIn while also co-creating fast-growing in-person communities in Boston and across the country.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• Why successful leaders invest in scene work and intentional connection
• How Kate created the rooms she needed when they did not exist or needed to evolve
• Why curiosity leads the way before certainty arrives
• What AgeTech reveals about the future of aging and opportunity
• How storytelling shapes our relationship with longevity
• What burnout taught Kate about managing energy and pace
• How leaders can think about both the next quarter and the next decade

This is a thoughtful, grounding, and energizing conversation for anyone feeling the pull toward something more aligned, more connected, and more alive.

Press play and consider which scenes might help shape your next chapter.

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Today I’m joined by my friend and longtime mentor of more than 20 years, Patrick Jones, a builder at heart and one of the most multidimensional creative leaders I know.

Patrick’s career has been spent at the intersection of education, media, and workforce innovation, helping people and organizations adapt to what’s next.

He’s a professor, consultant, and public servant, currently serving as Vice Chair of the Board of Investments for LACERA, where he helps steward over 85 billion dollars in assets for the largest pension fund in the country.

His path includes 25 years in management consulting, as well as faculty, and co-op leadership positions at Northeastern University.

He has also produced branded content and media projects for Coca-Cola, Volkswagen, and Nike, and his first documentary film, The Journey, about the power of asking for help, won the South by Southwest Documentary Award and received numerous other accolades.

Patrick embodies what we talk about so often on The Afternoon Shift: the belief that creativity, openness, and connection are the real levers for career growth and impact.

In this conversation, he shares how to play the inside-out game: how to stay open when uncertainty feels overwhelming, how to notice the signals others miss, and how to prepare for the moment when it’s time to take your shot.

This episode feels like a conversation with a great coach, part philosophy, part practicality, and all heart.

Dive in and explore how creative leaders like Patrick turn paradox into possibility.

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I'm now referring to the people who embody this as creative leaders.

These leaders aren’t stuck in silos. They’re out in scenes, collecting dots, building relationships, and fueling their creativity through curiosity and community.

Today I’m joined by Ace Bhattacharjya, an entrepreneur, consultant, self-proclaimed applied anthropologist, and someone who exemplifies this modern creative leadership. 

His career has spanned Ogilvy, the US Open, and advisory work at Harvard and MIT.

He's also my co-founder, alongside our friend Waseem Kawaf, of the Original Signal Salon. 

Together in this conversation, we explore the kinds of scenes that expand creativity, strengthen networks, and make career more of a team sport.

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That experience, grounded in Disney’s legendary Traditions training program, taught me the power of hospitality, purpose, and connection. It also introduced me to this week’s guest, Taylor Scott, a best-selling author, speaker, and founder of Lead With Hospitality, whose career has spanned Disney, Gaylord, Wynn, and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

In this episode, we talk about what it means to lead with hospitality, why EQ matters more than IQ, how empathy and acceptance help us realign with purpose, the creative bravery it takes to keep growing, and why great leaders and great brands succeed for the same reason: they make people feel something.

Let’s keep making career more of a team sport.

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Dive into Taylor's books:

Ballgames to Boardrooms -Leadership, Business, and Life Lessons From Our Coaches We Never Knew We Needed

Lead With Hospitality - Be Human. Emotionally Connect. Serve Selflessly.

Give Hospitality - A fable, and hopeful story about what happens when we live, work, and love from a place of generosity.

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Katie shares powerful tools for building emotional stamina, telling yourself the truth, and letting go of the need for certainty.

Whether you're in the thick of a career pivot or sensing something needs to change, this episode will help you reconnect with your inner voice and take that next right step.

In this conversation, you'll hear:
– Why emotional stamina is essential for any big shift
– The questions Katie asks clients before they make a move
– How creativity and spirituality overlap
– Why the "not yet" space is where growth begins
– Two simple rules for a spiritual life
– How to begin, and how to continue

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Well, that's exactly what you'll learn from today's guest, Emmy-winning television producer Erich Archer.
 
He's has spent his career telling stories, from MTV and The Biggest Loser to small-town Massachusetts TV.

And now, he’s using generative AI to tell stories that were once impossible to make, and working with top brands like Netflix, LIV Golf, and more. 

In this episode, we talk about:

• The lessons from humbling career restarts.
• Why learning to edit again changed Erich's creative trajectory.
• How two “unlock moments” led him to realize the power of custom GPTs and AI video workflows.
• What marketers and storytellers miss when they look for one-to-one AI replacements instead of new creative lanes.
• How to combine your subject-matter expertise with AI as a force multiplier for your career.
• The importance of sharing your own behind-the-scenes work.
• Finding your scene, the power of IRL, and trusting you'll collide with fate.

This is a conversation about experimentation, humility, and how staying rooted in what you love can open new frontiers.

Whether you produce videos, lead content strategy, or manage a brand that tells stories (which, let’s face it, is every brand now), you’ll take a lot from this conversation.

You’ll see what real career evolution looks like in progress, and how Emmy-winning producer Erich Archer has become a sought-after voice at the intersection of AI and video production.

More importantly, you’ll learn how to find that intersection for yourself.

Let’s dive in, and let's keep making career more of a team sport.

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After decades of success as a Hollywood producer, and later blending entertainment and tech in Silicon Valley, Derek Stoops found himself at a crossroads. Not long after launching his own production company, the phone stopped ringing. Covid, combined with a reckoning across Hollywood, forced him to consider an entirely new path.

At first, ego got in the way, as it does for most of us. Derek had been a VP at Sony, pioneering production methodologies and international dealmaking. Letting go of that identity wasn’t easy. 

Step one was simply getting out from behind his computer. He leaned into an interest in energy and sustainability and put one foot in front of the other. A few key moves followed: taking a class, applying to a local incubator, and humbling himself enough to be vulnerable with friends about the uncertainty he was facing. That openness led to more conversations, and more conviction around his new direction.

He also realized that his Hollywood experience was more transferable than he thought. Like so many of us who have worked in marketing, media, sports, and entertainment, he was a problem-solver, used to being proactive and learning as he went.

In this conversation, Derek shares not only how he came to that realization for himself, but also the tactical moves you can apply to your own shift.

Today, Derek is firmly planted in the energy sector. He is developing both expertise and a team of collaborators who focus on commercialization of IP rooted in academia, among other things.

I’m grateful to Derek for the openness he brought to this discussion, and for his friendship and support.

If something here resonates, don’t hesitate to reach out to him as well.

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From ad agency burnout in New York City, to scrubs and red tape as a speech pathologist, to moonlighting as a photographer, to running a seven-figure media business, to CMO and later President of a tech company, to volunteer community organizer and change-maker, to present day Co-Founder and CEO of Launch by Lunch, she has turned curiosity and resilience into her career compass.

In this conversation, Karen opens up about the roadblocks we create for ourselves, the power of listening to signals, and the surprising ways creativity and community can reshape what’s next. We dig into:

• Why “too many ideas” can be a superpower if you learn how to channel it.

• The moment she realized storytelling mattered more than the photo itself.

• Building a grassroots childcare solution in her hometown during the pandemic.

• Painkiller vs. vitamin thinking when launching new ventures.

• How to give yourself permission to pivot—and crystalize fleeting moments into something lasting.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by sunk costs, uncertain about your next season, or hesitant to put your work into the world before it feels ready, Karen’s story will give you both a framework and the encouragement to move forward.

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Most of us only see the highlights: the packed arenas, the high-profile players, the big sponsorships. 

But behind the scenes, sports is one of the most intense training grounds in business. It is relentless, unpredictable, and filled with lessons that few other industries can offer, especially for marketing and media pros. 

Chris DiPierro knows this world better than most. He spent 15 years in professional sports, culminating in his role as Director of Marketing for the Boston Bruins. 

After leaving sports, he translated those lessons into the corporate world as Head of Global Market Development and Strategic Partnerships at Wipro. 

And today, he is the Founder & CEO of Cozelo Marketing Company, the ultimate insider resource for brands that want to align their goals with the right property, unlock the right assets, and generate the best return. 

In this conversation, Chris and I explore the reality of working in sports: the highs, the chaos, the exhaustion, and incredible lessons, including  unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories from his Bruins days - like the playoff moment when thousands of rally towels accidentally shipped to Austin instead of Boston.

We also talk about the current job market, the power of creative collabs, the mindset required to be an independent consultant, experimenting with AI, and much more.

If you have ever wondered what sports can teach us about resilience, creativity, and brand-building, this episode is for you.

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If you’re running your own consultancy, doing fractional work, or guiding clients in your role at an agency, you’re in the right place.

And if you believe in the power of self expression and the opportunity to make an impact by leaning into your own creativity, yes, this is a must-listen.

I met this week's guest, Deo Mwano, over 15 years ago.

He was still in school, but already making waves as a leader and creator. 

I can still remember being in the room, memorized, as he delivered his TedX speech and dance performance in 2011, sharing his incredible personal journey, and ultimately his mission to help inspire, motivate, and make a positive impact.   

Well, today he’s delivering on that mission as a creator, entrepreneur, consultant, advisor, tech founder, educator, choreographer, musician, community leader, father and so much more.  

We dig into concrete lessons for leadership, including a 3-step process Deo uses in his own work helping leaders: 1) Self Reflection 2) Validation 3) Adaptability 

We go through individual case studies of his work with specific individuals. 

We also go deep into a specific negotiation and how Deo stayed true to his values.

And of course we talk about his technology company, MirrorIM, and how he’s helping people tap into their intrinsic motivators to learn, grow, and change. 

But my favorite part is when Deo shares what motivates him to be so prolific in his own creative process, why he wants us all to remember the power and opportunity we have as creators, especially right now given the rise of AI. 

And finally, what it looks like when he’s in flow making music.  

This is a totally unique and valuable episode, and I’m extremely grateful to Deo for sharing his expertise and wisdom. 

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Compassion for others, yes. But more importantly, self-compassion.

It's essential for sustained performance at work, and essential for navigating the messy middle of mid-career.

This week’s guest reinforces that idea and expands our understanding with both science and practical tools we can put to use.

 Heather Doyle Fraser is a publisher, author, entrepreneur, and coach who leads the Compassionate Mind Collaborative.

In our conversation, Heather explains the physiology of self-compassion and the “threat, drive, soothe” emotional regulation system that shape our daily experience:

 Threat – the fears of not being enough, of failing, of being judged.

 Drive – the fuel, values, and purpose that makes us want to do/create something

 Soothe – the comfort and self-care we can introduce into the equation

Heather shows how recognizing and balancing these forces supports both career growth and creativity.

She also shares tactical tools for creative output, from creating enough time, to shaping our physical environment, to cultivating a cognitive landscape where compassion leads instead of the critic.

We also dig into

• the vagus nerve and Theory Polyvagal theory
• comparisons between elite athletes and high performing leaders
• importance of cultivating curiosity
• how changing your state can help you find your flow
• the whiteboard shower hack
• Heather's family band
• our work together on my book Collaboration is King

Throughout our conversation the reminder is simple but profound: even the most seasoned leaders and creators wrestle with fear and doubt. What carries them forward is practice and support.

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Frank Hwang - now Senior Director of Marketing at Viking Range and formerly a brand and marketing leader at SharkNinja, Sperry, EF Education First, Timberland, Cannondale, and more - has navigated multiple transitions, including a recent move from full-time to consulting and back into a major leadership role.

In this candid and energizing conversation, Frank shares how he managed the uncertain months, questions around personal value and focus, the good, bad, and ugly of the modern hiring process, when to invest in personal business development, the mindset required to consult on your own, and how to identify a new role that feels aligned. 

Whether you’re considering a move, riding out a transition, settling into something new, or just wondering what’s next, this is a story you’ll relate to.

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Aaron Wagenheim had already lived two distinct career chapters before most of us had even picked a major. 

First came digital marketing. 

Then came the pivot: helping high school athletes build personal brands before NIL had fully entered the mainstream.

That decision, and a relationship-first approach, shaped everything that followed.

Aaron chose to skip college and double down on what was already working. 

Now in his early twenties, he leads BYAWAGS Media, a content agency serving national brands, professional athletes, and local businesses. 

He's worked with top brands including GilletteLabs, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Timberland, Stanley, Slate Milk, Raising Cane’s, CVS, 7/11, and RedBull.

When we met at a startup event in Boston, I was struck by Aaron’s clarity and mindset.

While The Afternoon Shift is focused on mid-career and leadership, understanding how early career marketers and entpreneruers see the game right now is instructive. 

Especially for those of us navigating what’s next.

In this episode, we cover:

• Balancing preparation and posting
• The production-value paradox of personal content
• Working with athletes in the NIL era
• Why companies should support internal creators
• The evolution of influencer marketing
• Creativity, ego, and the curse of the marketer

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We start this episode by diving into Brad’s unlikely journey from on-air personality at Boston’s top station to becoming an agency owner, to serial entrepreneur, and current CEO of a truly innovative healthcare startup.

We talk about the difference between running hard and running smart in mid-career, the power of improv, and how the mental game of sports shows up in life and business.

Brad shares lessons learned through agency life, startup growth, building in healthcare, and why he thinks influencers may eventually play a key role in the future of "food as medicine."

We also get into what it’s like to lead while raising a family, and how open communication with your partner becomes a critical part of navigating mid-career life. 

If you're leading a team (or thinking about your next big move), this one is full of practical insight and encouragement.

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In this episode of The Afternoon Shift, I talk with Lindsay Binette, founder of The Wavy Brain, a Neurodiversity Coaching & Advisory Practice supporting individuals and companies. We start with her dream career in marketing, leading culture-shaping campaigns for brands like Nike and Levi’s, before diving into her personal ADHD diagnosis and her bold pivot into entrepreneurship.

Lindsay shares practical tools for anyone navigating neurodivergence or working with neurodivergent teammates, along with a powerful reframe of what she calls “hobby hopping,” the tendency to start and stop creative projects. We also dig into how self-compassion can fuel your creativity and career growth.

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Anuj, who literally wrote the book on modern growth marketing, opens up about the uncertainty he feels around AI and career evolution.

And his “reverse mentor” Sabrina, an entrepreneur and viral content creator recently profiled by The New York Times, teaches us how curiosity, and a fearless approach to AI experimentation can unlock new levels of creativity.

We also explore Sabrina’s take on:

• Influencer marketing
• What authenticity really looks like
• The power of social media translating to IRL
• Insights revealed by Spotify’s recommendation algorithm
• The future of work
• A Taylor Swift custom GPT 
• Business opportunities in Marvel fandom and sneaker culture
• Specific AI tools we should be experimenting with right now

This episode is packed with ideas to sharpen your creative leadership and keep you inspired in mid-career, no matter what’s next.

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Kaitlin is a superstar strategist, coach, and now, licensed art therapist based in Austin, TX.

Over the past decade, she’s helped shape campaigns for brands like Nike, Beats, Taco Bell, and Google Play.

But after years at the top of her game, she began to ask: Is this really the thing I want to keep fighting for?

Covid gave her the space to reflect, and slowly, over five years, Kaitlin began building something new. She went back to school, completed clinical fieldwork, and created Maud & Moon: part studio, part retail shop, part private practice.

In this conversation, Kaitlin shares:

• The three conditions that support real creativity
• How she approached a major career shift 
• How to take action and get closer to who we really are, and what we want
• Her favorite career assessment for identifying meaningful paths: the Holland Occupational Test (RIASEC)

In addition to her in-person clinical work as an art therapist in Austin, Kaitlin is also a certified coach, and sees clients virtually, all under her company Maud & Moon.

Whether you’re looking for 1:1 or small group support from someone who has worked in high-stakes strategy roles and navigated a major life and career shift herself, I highly recommend connecting with Kaitlin here.

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But the start of that next chapter didn’t go as planned, and what happened instead forced a deeper kind of reset.

In this conversation, Waseem joins The Afternoon Shift to talk about starting over, staying grounded, and why showing up, whether for your family, your friends, or even LinkedIn with a guitar in hand, is the most powerful thing you can do.

We cover:

• Starting a business during a personal crisis
• What to do when the plan changes
• Creating rituals and rhythms in mid-career
• The power of being yourself  online, even when it’s scary
• What he’s building now, and what’s next
• Why community really matters

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And somewhere along the way, many of us learn to support everyone but ourselves.

In this episode, I talk with Liza Dube, a marketing and communications executive turned leadership and career coach. 

Liza helps leaders rethink how they work, how they decide, and how they treat themselves along the way.

Liza is ICF-certified with additional certifications in emotional intelligence, women’s leadership, and trauma-informed coaching. She's a member of The Preston Associates US Executive Coaching team and offers private career and leadership coaching, workshops, and keynotes.

We learn a ton from Liza in this conversation, including why asking for help might be the strongest move we can make right now.

Connect with Liza through her website.

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In this episode of The Afternoon Shift, communications strategist and founder Rekha Sidhu shares her insights from a career spent working at the intersection of global brands and grassroots impact.

We talk about what it really means to do good work without burning out, and why self-trust and alignment are essential for leading with purpose at mid-career.

We also discuss:

• Rekha’s journey from global PR and creative strategy to purpose-driven entrepreneurship

• Burnout and agency culture, and what it takes to do it differently

• How to build teams where people actually want to show up and speak up

• What it takes to trust yourself during big career shifts

🔗 Learn more and connect with Rekha:

• Corner Shop Communications 
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In this episode, former technology leader, executive coach, and best-selling author Mark J. Silverman shares the framework he uses with leaders to turn reactive moments into powerful leadership tools.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to show up at this stage of your career, this one’s for you.

In this kickoff episode of The Afternoon Shift, we talk with Mark about how mid-career leaders can manage overwhelm, navigate change, and lead with greater clarity.

Mark breaks down his “Event, Bait, Hook, Cut the Line” approach to working with emotional triggers, and explains how your nervous system, identity, and internal stories all influence how you lead.

We also discuss:

• What mid-career evolution really feels like

• The trap of chasing “I’ll be okay when…” goals

• Leading with authenticity in high-performance cultures

• Why journaling and nervous system awareness still matter

• How to reimagine leadership as collaborative, not solo

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Expect weekly interviews with with incredible leaders, mixed with a larger effort to find community, create experiments, and build new ways of working.

Because we believe career should be more of a team sport.

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