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Brand Storywith Steve Gilman Author: Steve Gilman
This is Brand Story, where host Steve Gilman talks with those on the front lines of brands: business leaders, entrepreneurs, and marketers. Our guests represent a wide variety of roles and industries, but the lessons learned break through those walls, connecting us on shared themes of brand experience, leadership, storytelling and understanding your audience. Youll hear unique stories you can relate to, be inspired by, and learn from because stories are what connects us. Language: en Genres: Business, Management, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Ideas That Move People ft. Leeann Leahy
Episode 107
Wednesday, 13 May, 2026
The best ideas don’t just capture attention — they create consequences. In this episode, Leeann Leahy shares why emotionally resonant work matters more than ever, how curiosity fuels creativity, and why agency culture should be built around people, not perks.This is Brand Story, a podcast celebrating the stories of real people who are making an impact on brands, business, and the world around them. Episodes feature guests from a variety of backgrounds who bring their own unique perspectives to the conversation.Brand Story is created and produced by Gravity Group, a full-service brand and marketing agency, and is hosted by Gravity Group President, Steve Gilman.Links and Information From the Episode Here: gravitygroup.com/podcast/ideas-that-move-people/Continue the conversation on social:For more of Brand Story, check out our LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/gravitygroupmarketing), where we’ll post previews and highlights of shows, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, plus other marketing news you can use.We’re also on:Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/gravitygroupFacebook — https://www.facebook.com/gravitygroupmarketing(00:00) Introduction to Leeann Leahy and Her Journey(06:18) From Big Agencies to Independent Shops(13:29) Why Advertising Has to Mean Something(17:10) Reinventing L.L.Bean Without Losing Its Soul(22:59) How to Connect Emotionally by Being Infectious(24:22) Golden Corral’s Post-COVID Comeback(30:23) Building a Human-Centered Agency Culture(41:06) What the Industry Gets Wrong About Culture(44:20) AI, Humanity, and Ideas That Matter(46:25) Final Thoughts and Advice to Leeann's Younger Self
