Stay StarryEyed is where visionary brand and business leaders go to stay creative and ready for what’s next. Each episode delivers real-world strategies, bold ideas, and new inspiration to help you move your brand and business forward faster. Hosted by Liz Seelye, founder of StarryEyed Strategy, you’ll hear candid conversations with some of the world’s most creative CMOs, founders, and innovators. Together, we reveal the insights, trends, and tools that turn brand potential into lasting impa ...
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Liz Seelye Podcasts
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How to Communicate Like a TED Speaker with Briar Goldberg
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58:54What does it take to communicate with clarity, confidence, and creativity so that you move rooms, mobilize teams, and communicate ideas worth spreading? Briar Goldberg, one of the world’s most sought-after communications coaches and the force behind hundreds of the most iconic TED Talks, shares the essential skills today’s leaders need to break thr…
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Bridging Brand and Ops to Break Barriers with Heather Neary
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53:22What does it take to lead a 60-year-old legacy brand into its next, new era while staying optimistic, quality-focused and people-first? Heather Neary, President and CEO of Taco John’s, shares lessons learned during her rise from Auntie Anne’s marketing manager to CMO-turned-operations leaderand then to one of the very few female chief executive off…
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Unlocking Creative Courage with Todd Smith
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48:54What does it take to stand out early in your career, stay creative as you rise, and lead teams so they are inspired to follow? Todd Smith, President of Swig and longtime brand builder (Sonic, Wendy’s, Yum! Brands, ROCTACO, Flake), shares the honest lessons behind bold thinking, humble leadership, and taking risks even when you can’t see what’s on t…
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Ensuring Heart-Led Leadership with Amy Hom
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1:06:32What does it mean to lead with both heart and high standards? Amy Hom, Chief Operating Officer at Barcelona Wine Bar and Co-Founder of GLEAM, shares how she builds world-class hospitality cultures rooted in care, curiosity, and consistency. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why exit interviews are too late, and how "stay interviews" reveal what truly …
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What makes some brands launch and last, while others fade away? Being bold, not beige. Greg Creed, former CEO of Yum! Brands (Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC), shares how he helped turn Taco Bell into one of the world’s most distinctive brands by focusing on culture, creativity, and bold choices that broke industry rules. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨…
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Transforming How You Lead and Live with Bonnie Wan
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1:00:08We all have moments when we doubt the path we’re on. Am I in the right relationship? Is this the career for me? Is this as good as it gets? What's next? These questions can feel uncomfortable... until you have a method to answer them and redirect. Enter The Life Brief, the USA TODAY bestselling book from award-winning brand strategist Bonnie Wan. N…
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Turning Stanley into a Cultural Icon with Jenn Reeves
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51:08What does it take to turn a 110-year-old camping brand into a cultural phenomenon? Jenn Reeves, SVP at Funko and previously Stanley 1913, shares how she helped transform a legacy utility brand into a modern lifestyle brand by looking back to move forward. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ How to honor your brand’s history and heritage while reinvent…
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Building bartaco into a Beloved Brand with Scott Lawton
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45:51Can data make your brand more human? Scott Lawton, Co-Founder & Chairman of bartaco, shares how he blends data, design, and hospitality to build a brand that has become one of the industry’s most distinctive experiences. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ How to use guest data to enhance your brand experience ✨ Why the best operators measure sentimen…
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