Best Kristyn With A Why Podcasts (2025)

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552: Building smarter AI-driven products customers love – with Juanjo Duran 18:31

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How product managers can build customer-centric AI products Watch on YouTube TLDR Juanjo Duran, Chief Product Officer & Chief Marketing Officer at Exoticca, joins Product Mastery Now to share how to create AI-powered product features customers actually love, not just features that sound impressive. Drawing on 25+ years in diverse leadership roles, …

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Episode 83: Three Red Flags You Might Be in a Rut at Work or in Your Business 14:39

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Feeling stuck is more than just a bad day at work, it is a silent drain on your motivation, confidence, and creativity. In this episode, we unpack three powerful signs that you may be in a rut whether in your current workplace or running your own business. You will hear why these warning signals matter, what they reveal about your professional grow…

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Ep30: 🌕♒️Working on a Song: Unpacking the Liberation and {Hadestown} Vibes in the 🌿📖🧙‍♀️Theme 1:16:22

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(This episode is inspired by and heavily discusses the 2019 Tony Award Winning Musical Hadestown.) Why is Kristyn so obsessed with Hadestown, really? What becomes possible when we treat stories as animist beings? What can be gleaned in reviewing the previous year of the podcast, and what are we inviting for the next year? Can we grapple with the fa…

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024: Building Clinics with Heart: Scaling in the Aesthetics Industry with Laura & Antonella of The SKN Co. & The Clinic Academy 31:44

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In this powerful episode of Socially Unapologetic, Brooke Corradetti is joined by The SKN Co co-founders Laura MacDougall and Antonella Calandra—two powerhouse leaders shaking up the medical aesthetics and wellness space. From building six-figure clinics to launching a skincare line from Austria, these women are redefining what success looks like i…

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2025 Special: My favorite product innovation conference – with Spike Ross-Corbett and Bill Reid 21:58

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The 2025 PDMA Ignite Innovation Summit Watch on YouTube TLDR Today I’m sitting down with Bill Reed and Spike Ross-Corbett, PDMA board members and co-chairs of the 2025 Ignite Innovation Conference planning committee. We reflect on top takeaways from past PDMA conferences, including invaluable lessons on customer research, adaptive product developme…

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023: Empowering Women Through Beauty: The Story Behind She's Vanity with Elena 21:02

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In this empowering episode of Socially Unapologetic, Brooke Corradetti sits down with Elena, the heart and soul behind She’s Vanity, a skincare line rooted in self-love, authenticity, and radiant confidence. What started as a personal solution for her own skin needs turned into a full-blown mission to help women feel beautiful as they age—inside an…

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551: Make innovation work using ISO 56001 – with Magnus Karlsson, PhD 38:38

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Why product managers need a systematic framework to de-risk innovation Watch on YouTube TLDR This episode dives deep into the new ISO 56001 standard for innovation management with Dr. Magnus Karlsson, a global leader in the field and a key contributor to the standard. Learn why systematic innovation matters, how ISO 56001 can help organizations mov…

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Ep29: 🌑♌️Witnessing the Stories Empire Tries to Hide: {Say Nothing} Northern Ireland w/Jamie 1:56:17

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(This episode is based off the FX show “Say Nothing” that came out in 2024, based on the non-fiction book of the same name.) What is it that makes stories of revolution (Les Mis, Hadestown, etc) so irresistible? How is it possible that our suburban public school education in the 90s in the USA did not properly educate us on the realities of oppress…

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022: From Family Dinners to Founders: How HeLa Nutrition is Changing the Wellness Game 30:58

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In this feel-good episode of Socially Unapologetic, Brooke Corradetti sits down with sister-in-law duo Amy Torch and Regan Tessis, the powerhouse co-founders behind HeLa Nutrition. With a blend of clinical expertise and deep industry knowledge, these two health pros set out to create the cleanest, most inclusive protein powders and collagen on the …

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550: Why most product launches fail and how to ensure yours succeeds – with Rebecca Shaddix 43:19

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How product managers can master go-to-market strategies Watch on YouTube TLDR Most product launches fail not because the product is flawed, but because the launch strategy misses the mark. In this episode, product marketing expert Rebecca Shaddix shares a blueprint for go-to-market strategies that drive real impact. Discover why product and marketi…

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021: Unlocking the Mind: Hypnosis, Healing & Self-Growth with Kristyn Livermore 33:33

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In this eye-opening episode of Socially Unapologetic, Brooke Corradetti is joined by Kristyn Livermore—hypnotist, wellness advocate, and Director of West End Hypnosis. From her own 70-pound weight loss to guiding others through deep mindset shifts, Kristyn gets real about what it actually means to rewire your patterns and take back control of your …

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549: Mastering product innovation, based on 60 years of design insights – with Scot & Walter Herbst 42:01

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A product management methodology that guarantees market success Watch on YouTube TLDR This episode is a deep dive into practical product innovation with Walter and Scott Herbst—a legendary father-son duo boasting over 230 patents and decades of product success. They share their proven, data-driven methodology, pivot stories, and the importance of t…

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Episode 82: Impact Without Limits: The Courage to Build, Brand, and Break the Mold 13:14

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Welcome to the first official episode of Impact Without Limits - a show born from storms, strategy, and the fire that only comes from leading in the real world. Formerly Live to Lead, this rebrand isn’t just a new name-it’s a mission shift. Today, we’re calling out the tired leadership frameworks that reward performative politics over real influenc…

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Ep28: 🌕♑️ Perimenopause & Palestine: Practicing Co-Holding on the Journey of Jewish Eldership w/ Anna 1:15:07

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(This episode is offered as a collective imagining and embodiment of better stories we can look to for guidance towards liberation) How can we collectively pivot away from stories that demand converting or disposal rather than co-holding in community? In what ways can wounds and embodied practices be portals offering ancestral healing? How can a pr…

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020: The Healing Power of Food: Inside the Kitchen with Ashley Hoar 33:03

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In this feel-good episode of Socially Unapologetic, Brooke Corradetti is joined by Ashley Hoar—private chef, holistic nutritionist, and founder of Real Roots Kitchen. From childhood dinners to creating personalized wellness-focused meals, Ashley brings heart and healing to every dish. 💬 Inside this convo: How Ashley turned her love for food into a …

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548: Building a culture of fearless product innovation at Snap-On Tools – with Ben Brenton, PhD 33:55

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How Snap-On puts customers at the center of product management Watch on YouTube TLDR In this episode, Ben Brenton, Chief Innovation Officer at Snap-on, joins me to share practical strategies for fostering a sustainable, fearless culture of innovation. Ben reveals how Snap-on transformed a traditional manufacturing mindset into one deeply centered o…

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019: From Transactions to Transformations: Audrey Bailey on Real Estate with Heart 26:19

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In this episode of Socially Unapologetic, Brooke Corradetti sits down with Audrey Bailey, the powerhouse behind Village Realty Group. With 14 years of experience in real estate, Audrey shares how she went from feeling disconnected in the industry to building a purpose-driven business rooted in community, trust, and transformation. 💬 They dive into:…

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547: Why product leaders need to understand the hoshin kanri framework – with Mark Reich 40:27

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Vertical and horizontal alignment in product management Watch on YouTube TLDR In this episode of Product Mastery Now, I’m interviewing Mark Reich, senior coach at Lean Enterprise Institute and former Toyota executive, to demystify hoshin kanri—a Japanese strategic framework that transformed organizations like Toyota and powered major innovations su…

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018: Building Fancy Face: The Power of Confidence, Community & Self-Funding 33:54

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In this episode of Socially Unapologetic, host Brooke Corradetti interviews Brittany Gray, founder and CEO of Fancy Face, Inc. Brittany shares her journey from a passionate young dancer to a successful entrepreneur in the beauty industry. She discusses the challenges of building a self-funded business, the importance of collaboration, and how to na…

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S4E1: 🌑♋️Reality TV & Secure Attachment in {Love Island} w/ Jamie and Jason 1:58:21

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(This episode was recorded before 2025’s “Summer of Love” & only contains spoilers for old seasons of #LoveIslandUK and #LoveIslandUSA) How do humans biologically build attachment? How do popular reality shows (ab)use mammalian attachment to create dramatic moments for entertainment? What happens to our nervous systems as viewers when we watch? Wha…

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546: Strategic foresight gives product managers a competitive edge – with Jod Kaftan 18:20

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How product managers can see around corners Watch on YouTube TLDR In this episode of Product Mastery Now, I’m interviewing Jod Kaftan, service design leader at Launch by NTT Data and former head of product design and research at Oracle, to explore strategic foresight—a methodology that moves product managers beyond traditional road mapping to antic…

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Ep 26: 🎂🥳 “Stoner” Solstice: Animism & Plant Stories w/ Kirsten 1:24:10

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This episode marks the podcast’s one year anniversary and to celebrate we are going to give plants some “main character energy” What might emerge if we proceeded as though plants could grow us just as much as we grow them? In what ways can Cannabis be a competent protector, and a companion for practicing consent in times of collapse? How is the Can…

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017: Woven Together: How Whitney Hartshorn Turned Her Passion Into a Purpose-Driven Business 26:37

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In this empowering episode of Socially Unapologetic, host Brooke Corradetti sits down with Whitney Hartshorn, the visionary founder of Woven Styling Studio. From childhood fashion shows to a career in wealth management—and finally, to launching her own community-focused fashion brand, Whitney shares the inspiring story of trusting your gut, embraci…

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545: A product management case study on unlocking customer insights – with Kristyn Corrigan 22:35

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How PDMA used VOC research to drive innovation Watch on YouTube TLDR In this episode, Kristyn Corrigan shares insights from a recent Voice of the Customer (VOC) research project for the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA). We explore how product professionals can move beyond assumptions to capture meaningful customer insights, the…

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Episode 81: The Feedback-Fueled Leader: Built for Growth, Grounded in Service 10:35

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The best leaders don’t chase titles, they chase impact. In this episode, we’re calling in the ones who wake up ready—ready to do what’s right, to receive feedback with humility, and to lead like people actually matter. Because they do. This isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence. It's for the leader who knows progress doesn’t happen without pe…

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016: Changing the Narrative: From Kitchen Scissors to Hairluxe CEO with Sandra Couto 27:39

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In this episode of Socially Unapologetic, Brooke sits down with Sandra Couto—founder of Hairluxe, Redken Canadian Artist, and salon culture changer. From cutting hair with kitchen scissors as a kid to mentoring the next generation of stylists, Sandra opens up about her unexpected journey into the beauty industry, how she almost didn’t open a salon,…

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S3E4: 🌕♐️ Dream Place Meditation 32:22

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This entire episode, not to be listened to while driving, is a guided meditation provided to help listeners practice radical rest, connection, and creativity. In this mini-season, Kristyn discusses {Dream Productions} and offers a guided meditation practice she has done with her kids for over a year titled “Dream Place.” Follow me on Substack to re…

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Episode 80: Servant Leadership in the Storm: Navigating Chaos with Dr. Mike Durnin 45:47

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In this episode of Live to Lead, Dr. Mike Durnin—keynote speaker, mentor, and president of Via Crucis Leadership—joins us to talk about what it truly means to be a servant leader, especially in the face of chaos, challenge, and toxic environments. With over 40 years of leadership experience, Dr. Durnin shares practical insights and lived wisdom for…

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543: Product leadership in complex tech companies – with Adam Feinstein 35:51

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A product manager’s journey to Product VP Watch on YouTube TLDR In this episode, I talk with Adam Feinstein, Vice President of Product at AppFolio, about what makes a great product leader in technology organizations. Adam shares his journey from electrical engineering in semiconductors to leading product teams in software, discussing the transition…

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Episode 79: Breaking Free: Redefining Leadership Beyond Limiting Environments with Kristyn Drennen 42:36

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What happens when a high-performing leader decides the traditional 9-to-5 isn’t enough? Kristyn Drennen, co-founder and CEO of TransformCXO, joins us to talk about building a company that empowers leadership teams across the country to scale faster and exit stronger. As a Fractional Integrator, Chief Transformation Officer, and strategic growth adv…

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015: From Architect to Artist: Building a Business That Honors You with Donata Delano 27:05

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In this episode of Socially Unapologetic, Brooke sits down with Burlington-based brand designer and founder of The Good Canvas, Donata Delano. Donata shares her inspiring journey from working in architecture to navigating chronic illness, grief, and eventually finding creative freedom through painting and entrepreneurship. We dive into: How burnout…

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542: Research methods that drive smarter product management decisions – with Nick Cawthon 16:38

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UX research practices to maximize product team resources Watch on YouTube TLDR During my conversation with Nick Cawthon,...By Chad McAllister, PhD

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541: What product managers need to understand about portfolio management – with Colin Nelson 40:10

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Product portfolio management skills that transform product managers into strategic leaders Watch on YouTube TLDR Innovation portfolio management...By Chad McAllister, PhD

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S3E3: 🌑♊️Dream Place Meditation: Intention, Introduction, & Overview 50:46

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In this mini-season, Kristyn will be discussing {Dream Productions} and offering a guided meditation practice she has done with her kids for over a year titled “Dream Place.” How can we practice opening ourselves up to accidental spiritual encounters? What is a witch if not someone who can shift their consciousness at will? What becomes possible wh…

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540: The essential strategic role of modern product management – with Steve Johnson 53:41

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How to be a future-proofed product manager Watch on YouTube TLDR In my recent conversation with Steve Johnson,...By Chad McAllister, PhD

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Episode 78: The Path Is the Lesson: Leadership in Every Terrain 12:45

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Whether you’re cruising on a smooth path or clawing your way through the rough, every step of your journey as a leader is shaping you. In this episode, we unpack how the terrain you’re walking through—easy or hard—is not just part of leadership, it is the leadership classroom. Tune in for a powerful reflection on resilience, perspective, and leadin…

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539: How to cultivate an environment where innovation thrives – with Catherine Connelly 32:09

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How product managers can build an environment for breakthrough innovation Watch on YouTube TLDR In my conversation with...By Chad McAllister, PhD