The Business of Being Human: Jess Weiner on Creativity, Change, and the Power of Authenticity
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In the premiere episode of Every Deal Is a Dance, host Mishawn Nolan sits down with Jess Weiner — cultural expert, author, and CEO of Talk to Jess — whose work has helped redefine how global brands like Dove and Mattel approach representation, creativity, and authenticity.
Together, they explore how creativity and empathy fuel meaningful business, the importance of reinvention, and Jess’s philosophy of being an “Actionist” — someone who turns intention into impact.
💡 This conversation dives into what it means to build a business with heart — where purpose and creativity move in step.
In this episode:
- How creativity and business intersect
- The story behind Dove’s “Real Beauty” and Barbie’s reinvention
- Why authenticity is a business superpower
- How small steps create lasting cultural change
🎙️ Part of The LOOK.Legal Pods from Nolan Heimann LLP, lawyers for creative business makers.
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