• Episode 10: Rose Kaur
    May 28 2024

    Host Lisa W Miller is joined by Rose Kaur, marketing/brand story guru and managing partner of Jester & Genius. In this episode, Lisa and Rose discuss Rose's backstory growing up in India, how struggles can lead to unintended positive consequences, and how the ideas of "timeless" and "timely" work in conjunction to propel a brand.

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    40 mins
  • Episode 9: Anna Minto
    May 21 2024

    Host Lisa W Miller is joined by Anna Minto, founder of Transformational Change as well as You Are Possible, which provide customized coaching and executive advisory services, motivational workshops, and inspirational speaking for Fortune 500 companies and professional services firms.

    Her background includes a Harvard MBA, multiple International Coaching Federation certifications and 17 years with The Boston Consulting Group, including as a Managing Director & Partner.

    Anna’s passion is to empower senior executive women to thrive in fast-paced environments. She is also the author of Maternity Magic, a tool for empowerment and discovery when planning for and returning

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    25 mins
  • Episode 8: Larry Lavine
    May 14 2024

    Host Lisa W. Miller is joined by Larry Lavine, founder of Chili's. In this episode, Lisa and Larry discuss the importance of culture in the early days of Chili’s, some of the things we are most excited about around the industry, dive into our passions and so much more.

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    23 mins
  • Episode 7: Mike Archer
    May 7 2024

    Host Lisa W. Miller is joined by Mike Archer, CEO of Lou Malnati's. In this conversation, Lisa and Mike discuss differences between selling a product, a concept, and a brand, how relationships and culture can fuel lasting business growth, the benefits of controlling omni-channel and more.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 6: Ricky Richardson
    Apr 30 2024

    Host Lisa W. Miller is joined by Ricky Richardson, CEO of Eggs Up Grill. In this conversation, Lisa and Ricky discuss Ricky’s pandemic-inspired mantra of survive, sustain, and grow and how it applies today, the value of finding your brand’s north star, the benefits of franchise-driven businesses, and so much more.

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    28 mins
  • Episode 5: John Cywinski
    Apr 16 2024

    Host Lisa W. Miller is joined by John Cywinski, CEO of QDOBA and Modern Market Eatery. In this conversation, Lisa and John discuss some of the lessons learned from Covid, the growth of off premise vs. the value of dining rooms, and the unintended consequences the pandemic had on the youth in America.

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    29 mins
  • Episode 4: Starlette Jonhson
    Apr 9 2024

    Host Lisa W. Miller is joined by Starlette Johnson who offers a unique board perspective. In this conversation, Lisa and Starlette discuss the tension between traditional retention goals and the need for more freedom, the process of quantifying joy, and the risks of shrinking dining rooms.

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    22 mins
  • Episode 3: Barry McGowan
    Apr 2 2024

    Host Lisa W. Miller is joined by Barry McGowan, restaurant industry veteran and CEO of Fogo de Chão. In this conversation, Lisa and Barry discuss Barry’s upbringing in the restaurant industry, the importance of delivering joy, and how culinary knives are for more than just cutting.

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    26 mins