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Final Final: Brand Storytelling and Other Conundrums

Final Final: Brand Storytelling and Other Conundrums

By: Heather McGinley
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Any brand creative knows the pain of delivering final files, only to receive last minute buzzer beater changes. What started out as “final” can become “final final” or even “final final no really this time.” It’s why file naming is best left to the Operations team.

Heather McG is an Emmy-winning storyteller who’s worked with the world’s most high profile brands. In this podcast, she’s talking about all things brand storytelling, from content to creative and beyond. She’ll focus on practical advice to grow your skills and build a brand story that matters, all in short episodes you can consume while drinking your morning coffee. Final Final, because why deliver once, when you can deliver a dozen times?

Heather McGinley Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • 011. The courage to say yes, with Kara DeFrias

    011. The courage to say yes, with Kara DeFrias
    May 8 2023

    Today, Final Final is talking to Kara DeFrias, an expert in human-centered design, effective leadership, and former theatre kid extraordinaire. No matter where she goes, Kara gets it done, from the White House to the Oscars to pro sports, big tech and beyond. She's covering how to uncover the human at the heart of every brand story, the recipe for great leadership, and why we should replace the word "equal" with "equitable." As a former White House staffer, Kara is sharing how the State of the Union comes together and why audacious goals like Cancer Moonshot are a part of her DNA.

    Kara's talking about the role failure can play in good work, the courage to say "yes", and how to get epic things done (while being kind). She also reveals how to provide helpful feedback, the role of reinvention, and how volunteering can open doors you may have never expected. If there's one thing she knows, human-centered design is the way to open doors, tell stories, and make the impact of a lifetime.

    Learn more about Kara DeFrias at KaraDeFrias.com
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    47 mins
  • 010. The next right move, with Jill Lyons

    010. The next right move, with Jill Lyons
    Mar 27 2023

    Final Final is talking to creative operations pro Jill Lyons about the one question every creative leader should be asking themselves: "what's the next right move?" Today, Jill and host Heather McG are covering how to say the things that need to be said, feeling the fear (but acting with bravery), and why a good creative idea can take many different forms. They're also discussing why the best creative leaders strengthen and deepen creative work, the art of knowing when to quit, and why some of Jill's most powerful leadership lessons were learned at camp. Other topics include understanding gendered racism in the workplace, why every decision is an act of love and fear, and the one thing every ex-Oprah producer knows by heart.



    MENTIONED IN THIS SHOW

    The Artist's Way

    Gavin DeBecker



    GUEST BIO

    Jill Lyons is a strategic creative operations leader and award-winning executive producer and writer. Jill currently leads creative operations at Maximum Effort, Ryan Reynolds’ creative engine. Prior, she was EVP of Delivery at Hawkeye Agency, a Publicis company, where she led project management, operations and the activation practices of media, integrated production, enterprise technology, change communications and experiential. Prior to joining Hawkeye, Jill was Head of Creative Agency Operations for Allstate, where she brought order, structure and strategy to the creative process across production, creative and UX teams. Before Allstate, Jill led as VP, Business Operations & Production at Epsilon Agency, where she merged data-driven insights with compelling creative for all clients across all mediums, managed a global team of producers, editors, animators and designers, and led new business operations. For a decade, Jill was part of the legendary team at Harpo Studios, where she wrote and produced dynamic on and off-air promos, integrated marketing and branded entertainment content for OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, The Dr. Oz Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Learn more at JillLyons.com



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    Book 1:1 coaching or consultation with Heather McG HERE
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    56 mins
  • 009. Own the day, with Sylvie Esmundo

    009. Own the day, with Sylvie Esmundo
    Feb 22 2023
    Today, e-commerce wunderkind Sylvie Esmundo joins Final Final to share the biggest lesson from a twenty-year career: how to “own the day.” In praise of non-linear careers, she’s talking about how the road less traveled can lead to the most impactful results, why active listening is the most important tool in your toolbox, and how to lead teams with heart. Sylvie is also covering frameworks to support truly innovative work, how to uncover critical customer insights, high-impact hiring practices, and “the values factor.” This is a can’t-miss conversation packed with actionable insights you can start using to superpower your work right now. There’s no time like right now to own your day. Sylvie is a product and content strategist, as well as a transformational leader with 20 years building, growing, and innovating for global brands. She specializes in e-commerce, merchandising, AI, machine learning, personalization, and new product experiences across technology, media, and commerce. Currently Global Commerce GTM Lead for TikTok. She’s ex-Meta, Williams Sonoma, POPSUGAR, Gap, Williams-Sonoma, amongst other global brands. Show Notes: SWIM with Nancy Vonk and Janet Kestin Eckhart Tolle SWIM with Nancy Vonk and Janet Kestin Eckhart Tolle The Values Factor
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    1 hr and 9 mins
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