https://simplecast.com Building A Better Brand® Building A Better Brand® is brought to you by Brand Strategist, Entrepreneur and CEO of The Triumphant Group, Tony Triumph. This podcast show features the tips, tools, and stories of industry innovators, movers and shakers, and the go-getters of today that keep big brands a success. 2024 The Triumphant Group en Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +0000 Tue, 7 Apr 2026 05:04:44 +0000 https://buildingabetterbrand.com Building A Better Brand® https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/6c2bad97-76b3-4abe-af9f-ff3c90211e97/37e9767a-a3b4-45a9-931c-abff0a88cde1/3000x3000/copy-of-copy-of-building-a-better-brand-2-png-002.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://buildingabetterbrand.com episodic Building A Better Brand® is brought to you by Brand Strategist, Entrepreneur and CEO of The Triumphant Group, Tony Triumph. This podcast show features the tips, tools, and stories of industry innovators, movers and shakers, and the go-getters of today that keep big brands a success. Tony Triumph false https://feeds.simplecast.com/LJ0gZDJM brand marketing, marketing, brand, branding, business owner, entrepreneurship, management, leadership, black owned, black business The Triumphant Group info@thetriumphantgroup.com 611eeae7-c368-43f5-ae02-051b97354ad5 Netflix’s First VP of Inclusion: Vernā Myers on Branding with Soul, Eradicating Bias, and the Global Blueprint for Scaling In this episode, we sit down with Vernā Myers, world-renowned DEI strategist and Netflix's first VP of Inclusion Strategy. From breaking color lines as the first Black lawyer at her firm to leading a global team at one of the world's most excellence-obsessed companies, Vernā shares her extraordinary journey from trailblazing attorney to pioneering global executive. We delve into her transition from running a successful 25-year consulting practice to going in-house at Netflix, where she produced the company's first-ever inclusion report and fundamentally shifted how the world's most-watched content is created. Whether you're navigating "prestige hopping" or building a purpose-driven brand, this conversation offers invaluable lessons on luminous leadership, composing a life on your own terms, and how authentic service can transform culture at scale.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

  • (3:45) From Corporate Law to DEI Pioneer: Vernā's origin story—starting as the first Black lawyer at her firm, realizing the legal profession wasn't aligned with her purpose, and the permission that came from reading Composing a Life.
  • (7:30) Building & Leaving a 25-Year Company: The journey from launching the Vernā Myers Company to Netflix asking her to come in-house—and why she initially said "no."
  • (10:50) What DEI Actually Is: A masterclass breakdown of diversity, equity, and inclusion—the history of legally sanctioned exclusion, bathrooms at Harvard Law School, and why "inviting people in" to an organization isn't enough.
  • (17:40) "Diversity is Being Invited to the Party, Inclusion is Being Asked to Dance": The origin story behind Vernā's trademarked metaphor and why retention strategy became the real work.
  • (24:00) Making the Business Case for Inclusion: Why team effectiveness, innovation, and customer satisfaction depend on diverse voices—and the leadership blind spots that prevent companies from future-proofing.
  • (30:35) Inside Netflix's Culture of Excellence: What it took to shift an entire company's culture, build global teams, and learn the difference between advising from the outside and leading from the inside.
  • (41:30) How Vernā's Work Changed What You Watch: Creating Netflix's first inclusion report, teaching creatives to use an "inclusion lens," and influencing the content seen by millions worldwide.
  • (56:40) The Spiritual Turn & Luminous Leadership: Why Vernā left Netflix to address polarization with a spiritual lens rooted in compassion, abundance, and love—and what companies get wrong when they roll back DEI commitments.
]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +0000 info@thetriumphantgroup.com (Vernā Myers, Tony Triumph) https://buildingabetterbrand.com/episodes/netflixs-first-vp-of-inclusion-vern-myers-on-scaling-with-soul-eradicating-bias-and-the-global-blueprint-for-branding-FhSPjt_6 In this episode, we sit down with Vernā Myers, world-renowned DEI strategist and Netflix's first VP of Inclusion Strategy. From breaking color lines as the first Black lawyer at her firm to leading a global team at one of the world's most excellence-obsessed companies, Vernā shares her extraordinary journey from trailblazing attorney to pioneering global executive. We delve into her transition from running a successful 25-year consulting practice to going in-house at Netflix, where she produced the company's first-ever inclusion report and fundamentally shifted how the world's most-watched content is created. Whether you're navigating "prestige hopping" or building a purpose-driven brand, this conversation offers invaluable lessons on luminous leadership, composing a life on your own terms, and how authentic service can transform culture at scale.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

  • (3:45) From Corporate Law to DEI Pioneer: Vernā's origin story—starting as the first Black lawyer at her firm, realizing the legal profession wasn't aligned with her purpose, and the permission that came from reading Composing a Life.
  • (7:30) Building & Leaving a 25-Year Company: The journey from launching the Vernā Myers Company to Netflix asking her to come in-house—and why she initially said "no."
  • (10:50) What DEI Actually Is: A masterclass breakdown of diversity, equity, and inclusion—the history of legally sanctioned exclusion, bathrooms at Harvard Law School, and why "inviting people in" to an organization isn't enough.
  • (17:40) "Diversity is Being Invited to the Party, Inclusion is Being Asked to Dance": The origin story behind Vernā's trademarked metaphor and why retention strategy became the real work.
  • (24:00) Making the Business Case for Inclusion: Why team effectiveness, innovation, and customer satisfaction depend on diverse voices—and the leadership blind spots that prevent companies from future-proofing.
  • (30:35) Inside Netflix's Culture of Excellence: What it took to shift an entire company's culture, build global teams, and learn the difference between advising from the outside and leading from the inside.
  • (41:30) How Vernā's Work Changed What You Watch: Creating Netflix's first inclusion report, teaching creatives to use an "inclusion lens," and influencing the content seen by millions worldwide.
  • (56:40) The Spiritual Turn & Luminous Leadership: Why Vernā left Netflix to address polarization with a spiritual lens rooted in compassion, abundance, and love—and what companies get wrong when they roll back DEI commitments.
]]> Netflix’s First VP of Inclusion: Vernā Myers on Branding with Soul, Eradicating Bias, and the Global Blueprint for Scaling Vernā Myers, Tony Triumph 01:10:55 In this episode, Tony Triumph sits down with Vernā Myers, a trailblazing attorney, DEI pioneer, and the former VP of Inclusion at Netflix, to explore her extraordinary journey from trailblazing attorney to global executive. From breaking color lines as the first Black woman lawyer at her first law firm to leading a global team at one of the world's most excellence-obsessed companies (Netflix), Vernā shares the raw reality of building an inclusion infrastructure from the inside out. We’ll discuss her legendary trademarked phrase, "diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance," and how she has used her platform to move DEI from a corporate buzzword to a radical movement that levels the playing field. Get ready for invaluable lessons on purpose-driven brand building, the real meaning of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how entrepreneurs can future-proof their brands with intention. In this episode, Tony Triumph sits down with Vernā Myers, a trailblazing attorney, DEI pioneer, and the former VP of Inclusion at Netflix, to explore her extraordinary journey from trailblazing attorney to global executive. From breaking color lines as the first Black woman lawyer at her first law firm to leading a global team at one of the world's most excellence-obsessed companies (Netflix), Vernā shares the raw reality of building an inclusion infrastructure from the inside out. We’ll discuss her legendary trademarked phrase, "diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance," and how she has used her platform to move DEI from a corporate buzzword to a radical movement that levels the playing field. Get ready for invaluable lessons on purpose-driven brand building, the real meaning of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how entrepreneurs can future-proof their brands with intention. tony triumph, brand building, netflix, inclusive marketing, inclusion, corporate dei, building a better brand, vernā myers, brand marketing false full 14 d365b06e-ccdd-4d1d-a890-39c92ec184c5 From Vacant Storefront to $2.3M Vision: Angel Gregorio on Power, Partnership, and Purpose In this episode of Building A Better Brand®, host Tony Triumph sits down with Angel Gregorio, the visionary entrepreneur and community builder behind The Spice Suite and Black and Forth—DC’s first Black-owned strip mall. Recorded live during Congressional Black Caucus Week, this conversation traces Angel’s intentional journey from the classroom to multimillion-dollar real estate development. Angel pulls back the curtain on her "rule-breaking" philosophy, sharing how she transformed a single vacant storefront into a national movement for collective ownership and economic empowerment.

The conversation reveals Angel’s unfiltered approach to scaling, from using a 9-to-5 as a "dream investor" to navigating a $2.3M renovation and securing emergency city legislation to complete her mission. Together, they explore the importance of discernment, the power of peer-led mentorship, and why moving beyond the "struggle narrative" is essential for building sustainable community systems. Whether you are a brick-and-mortar founder or a digital operator, this episode offers a masterclass in purpose-driven entrepreneurship and what it truly looks like to build a better brand through service, distinction, and disruption.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Momentum for the "Big Leap": The real story behind leaving a career in education to bet fully on a single storefront and the mindset required to scale.
  • Building Big in DC: How The Spice Suite evolved into Black and Forth—DC’s first Black-owned strip mall—and the shift from shop owner to real estate developer.
  • The Math of Scaling: A transparent breakdown of a $2.3M renovation, including city infrastructure requirements and the hidden costs of scaling brick-and-mortar.
  • Partnership Over Hustle: How to leverage civic engagement and emergency legislation to secure high-level funding, including a $1M grant.
  • The Hybrid Model: Why every for-profit needs a nonprofit arm and how Dream Incubator was built on service before structure.
  • Systems Over Struggle: A vital conversation on moving beyond the “struggle narrative” to focus on operational outcomes and sustainable business solutions.
  • Brand Authority & Data: How to use relevant insights and performance data to communicate brand value to funders, government entities, and customers.
]]> Mon, 5 Jan 2026 21:54:36 +0000 info@thetriumphantgroup.com (Angel Gregorio) https://buildingabetterbrand.com/episodes/from-vacant-storefront-to-23m-vision-angel-gregorio-on-power-partnership-and-purpose-pQtwp6_j In this episode of Building A Better Brand®, host Tony Triumph sits down with Angel Gregorio, the visionary entrepreneur and community builder behind The Spice Suite and Black and Forth—DC’s first Black-owned strip mall. Recorded live during Congressional Black Caucus Week, this conversation traces Angel’s intentional journey from the classroom to multimillion-dollar real estate development. Angel pulls back the curtain on her "rule-breaking" philosophy, sharing how she transformed a single vacant storefront into a national movement for collective ownership and economic empowerment.

The conversation reveals Angel’s unfiltered approach to scaling, from using a 9-to-5 as a "dream investor" to navigating a $2.3M renovation and securing emergency city legislation to complete her mission. Together, they explore the importance of discernment, the power of peer-led mentorship, and why moving beyond the "struggle narrative" is essential for building sustainable community systems. Whether you are a brick-and-mortar founder or a digital operator, this episode offers a masterclass in purpose-driven entrepreneurship and what it truly looks like to build a better brand through service, distinction, and disruption.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Momentum for the "Big Leap": The real story behind leaving a career in education to bet fully on a single storefront and the mindset required to scale.
  • Building Big in DC: How The Spice Suite evolved into Black and Forth—DC’s first Black-owned strip mall—and the shift from shop owner to real estate developer.
  • The Math of Scaling: A transparent breakdown of a $2.3M renovation, including city infrastructure requirements and the hidden costs of scaling brick-and-mortar.
  • Partnership Over Hustle: How to leverage civic engagement and emergency legislation to secure high-level funding, including a $1M grant.
  • The Hybrid Model: Why every for-profit needs a nonprofit arm and how Dream Incubator was built on service before structure.
  • Systems Over Struggle: A vital conversation on moving beyond the “struggle narrative” to focus on operational outcomes and sustainable business solutions.
  • Brand Authority & Data: How to use relevant insights and performance data to communicate brand value to funders, government entities, and customers.
]]> From Vacant Storefront to $2.3M Vision: Angel Gregorio on Power, Partnership, and Purpose Angel Gregorio 00:41:54 Host Tony Triumph sits down with Angel Gregorio, DC-based entrepreneur, educator, and community builder whose journey from a single vacant storefront to a multimillion-dollar development is redefining what community-led growth looks like in practice. Recorded live during Congressional Black Caucus Week in Washington, DC, this episode captures Angel’s unfiltered insights on intentional disruption, using your 9-to-5 as “dream funding,” and building businesses that show up for the communities they serve. From founding The Spice Suite to launching Black and Forth—DC’s first Black-owned strip mall—Angel shares how rule-breaking, vision protection, and collective ownership can turn everyday ideas into national movements. This conversation is a masterclass in purpose-driven entrepreneurship, local impact at scale, and what it truly means to build a better brand from the ground up. Host Tony Triumph sits down with Angel Gregorio, DC-based entrepreneur, educator, and community builder whose journey from a single vacant storefront to a multimillion-dollar development is redefining what community-led growth looks like in practice. Recorded live during Congressional Black Caucus Week in Washington, DC, this episode captures Angel’s unfiltered insights on intentional disruption, using your 9-to-5 as “dream funding,” and building businesses that show up for the communities they serve. From founding The Spice Suite to launching Black and Forth—DC’s first Black-owned strip mall—Angel shares how rule-breaking, vision protection, and collective ownership can turn everyday ideas into national movements. This conversation is a masterclass in purpose-driven entrepreneurship, local impact at scale, and what it truly means to build a better brand from the ground up. washington, women entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs, angel gregorio, black and forth, dc, congressional black caucus, the spice suite false full 13 c62f88d8-4477-4acc-81f8-1f7fa53b7fa1 From Cannes Lions to Creative Tech: How Braze's Mariam Asmar is Building Brands for the Future In this episode of Building A Better Brand®, host Tony Triumph sits down with Mariam Asmar, a global brand and marketing leader whose career spans advertising, tech, and creative innovation. From her early PR days at Time Warner to shaping campaigns for legacy giants like Coca-Cola and L'Oréal, to now driving creative strategy at Braze, Mariam brings a rare vantage point on the intersection of creativity, community, and technology. Together, they unpack the hype and reality of Cannes Lions, which they call “the Oscars of advertising,” and explore how tech has redefined brand building, customer engagement, and creative accountability.

The conversation reveals how Mariam is bridging the gap between traditional brand playbooks and performance-driven tech, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and storytelling. You'll get an inside look at Braze's Creative Innovation Lab and its role in helping brands merge creative strategy with data to build genuine, lasting relationships with their customers. Whether you’re a founder, operator, or modern marketer, this is a must-listen for anyone curious about the future of brand building and the evolving role of brand marketing in 2025.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Cannes Lions: An Insider's Look: A deep dive into the "Oscars of advertising" and a juror's unique perspective on judging the world's most innovative brand campaigns.
  • Bridging the Brand-Tech Gap: Insights on how to connect traditional brand playbooks with data-driven tech strategies to drive real growth and creative effectiveness.
  • Braze's Creative Innovation Lab: A look inside the team's mission to help Fortune 500 brands and startups alike stay ahead of the curve by pushing the boundaries of creativity.
  • Timeless Principles for Early-Stage Brands: Mariam’s actionable advice for founders building from scratch and why brand differentiation is your biggest advantage when budgets are small.
  • Brand in the Age of AI: Mariam’s take on how new technology and shifting consumer expectations are forcing brand marketing to evolve from a separate department to a core, integrated strategic function.
  • A Colorful Career: From McCann to Braze: A look at Mariam's diverse and storied career path and how she connected her past experiences to her current role in tech.
  • Top 3-5 tips to build a better brand?: Mariam's actionable insights on what it takes to create a successful, enduring brand.

Connect with Braze on their Instagram, LinkedIn, and website here. 

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), LinkedIn

]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 info@thetriumphantgroup.com (Mariam Asmar, Tony Triumph) https://buildingabetterbrand.com/episodes/from-cannes-lions-to-creative-ai-how-brazes-mariam-asmar-is-building-brands-for-the-future-RtYD_8qX In this episode of Building A Better Brand®, host Tony Triumph sits down with Mariam Asmar, a global brand and marketing leader whose career spans advertising, tech, and creative innovation. From her early PR days at Time Warner to shaping campaigns for legacy giants like Coca-Cola and L'Oréal, to now driving creative strategy at Braze, Mariam brings a rare vantage point on the intersection of creativity, community, and technology. Together, they unpack the hype and reality of Cannes Lions, which they call “the Oscars of advertising,” and explore how tech has redefined brand building, customer engagement, and creative accountability.

The conversation reveals how Mariam is bridging the gap between traditional brand playbooks and performance-driven tech, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and storytelling. You'll get an inside look at Braze's Creative Innovation Lab and its role in helping brands merge creative strategy with data to build genuine, lasting relationships with their customers. Whether you’re a founder, operator, or modern marketer, this is a must-listen for anyone curious about the future of brand building and the evolving role of brand marketing in 2025.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Cannes Lions: An Insider's Look: A deep dive into the "Oscars of advertising" and a juror's unique perspective on judging the world's most innovative brand campaigns.
  • Bridging the Brand-Tech Gap: Insights on how to connect traditional brand playbooks with data-driven tech strategies to drive real growth and creative effectiveness.
  • Braze's Creative Innovation Lab: A look inside the team's mission to help Fortune 500 brands and startups alike stay ahead of the curve by pushing the boundaries of creativity.
  • Timeless Principles for Early-Stage Brands: Mariam’s actionable advice for founders building from scratch and why brand differentiation is your biggest advantage when budgets are small.
  • Brand in the Age of AI: Mariam’s take on how new technology and shifting consumer expectations are forcing brand marketing to evolve from a separate department to a core, integrated strategic function.
  • A Colorful Career: From McCann to Braze: A look at Mariam's diverse and storied career path and how she connected her past experiences to her current role in tech.
  • Top 3-5 tips to build a better brand?: Mariam's actionable insights on what it takes to create a successful, enduring brand.

Connect with Braze on their Instagram, LinkedIn, and website here. 

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), LinkedIn

]]> From Cannes Lions to Creative Tech: How Braze's Mariam Asmar is Building Brands for the Future Mariam Asmar, Tony Triumph 00:45:46 Host Tony Triumph sits down with Mariam Asmar, a global brand leader whose career spans from advertising legacy brands like Coca-Cola and L'Oréal to driving creative strategy in the tech world at Braze. Together, they unpack the real story behind Cannes Lions and explore how Mariam is bridging the gap between brand storytelling and performance-driven tech. This conversation is packed with lessons on how founders and marketers can leverage collaboration and creative innovation to build a better brand in today's landscape. Host Tony Triumph sits down with Mariam Asmar, a global brand leader whose career spans from advertising legacy brands like Coca-Cola and L'Oréal to driving creative strategy in the tech world at Braze. Together, they unpack the real story behind Cannes Lions and explore how Mariam is bridging the gap between brand storytelling and performance-driven tech. This conversation is packed with lessons on how founders and marketers can leverage collaboration and creative innovation to build a better brand in today's landscape. digital marketing, tony triumph, cannes lions, brand building, mariam asmar, branding, customer engagement, braze false full 12 9b0cb828-6d95-445e-af9c-71227ad7b1e0 From Triple Jump to Investor: Samyr Laine’s Path to Celebrity Branding, the Olympics, and Venture Capital In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Samyr Laine, an investor, Olympian, and brand-builder who’s mastered the art of navigating both the sports and entertainment industries. Currently the Managing Partner and GP of Freedom Trail Capital, Samyr has held key leadership roles such as the SVP of Operations & Strategy at Westbrook Entertainment and Senior Director of Operations at Roc Nation. He’s worked on major celebrity-backed ventures, collaborating with industry giants like Will & Jada Pinkett Smith and Jay-Z, shaping the future of iconic brands while overseeing deal flow and driving portfolio growth. 

Prior to his entertainment career, Samyr gained invaluable experience in sports with Major League Soccer and Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and even represented Haiti in the 2012 London Olympics, finishing 10th in the triple jump. With degrees from Georgetown Law, The University of Texas, and Harvard University (where he was roommates with Mark Zuckerberg), Samyr’s brand-building journey stands as a powerful testament to passion, perseverance, and seizing the opportunities that come your way.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • (2:55) Lawyer Turned Operator Turned Investor: Samyr shares his unique career evolution, starting from law school and transitioning into operations and venture capital.
  • (8:45) Bold Moves: From Law to Leadership: Reflections on how his legal background at Georgetown Law equipped him with the skills to navigate the worlds of entertainment and venture capital.
  • (11:15) Olympic Athlete: Insights into his journey representing Haiti in the 2012 London Olympics and how sports taught him resilience and discipline.
  • (15:00) Early Days at Harvard University w/ Zuck: A look at his time at Harvard, including his experience rooming with Mark Zuckerberg and how it shaped his entrepreneurial mindset.
  • (17:52) Elevating Entertainment Brands at Roc Nation: Behind the scenes of leading operations for JAY-Z’s entertainment empire and the impact of his work on their publishing blueprint.
  • (25:47) Collaborating with Will & Jada Pinkett Smith at Westbrook Entertainment: How Samyr’s role in celebrity ventures expanded his expertise in entertainment branding, including managing the entire consumer goods IP of Westbrook.
  • (28:24) Building Celebrity-Backed Brands: Using the power of celebrity influence to propel brands to new heights and what it’s like to manage celebrity relationships.
  • (39:00) What Inspires His Investment Choices: Learn how Samyr invests in and advises ventures like Issa Rae’s Sienna Naturals and Ciara’s Ten to One Rum.
  • (52:07) What It Means to be a Brand Builder: A look at his core philosophy behind building and scaling impactful brands.
  • (56:57) Top 3-5 tips to build a better brand?: Samyr’s actionable insights on what it takes to create a successful, enduring brand.

Connect with Samyr Laine on Instagram and LinkedIn here. 

Samyr's investment firm, Freedom Trail Capital: https://www.freedomtrail.capital/

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:36:59 +0000 info@thetriumphantgroup.com (Samyr Laine, Tony Triumph) https://buildingabetterbrand.com/episodes/from-triple-jump-to-venture-capital-samyr-laines-journey-in-celebrity-branding-and-investment-9vhIe2TG In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Samyr Laine, an investor, Olympian, and brand-builder who’s mastered the art of navigating both the sports and entertainment industries. Currently the Managing Partner and GP of Freedom Trail Capital, Samyr has held key leadership roles such as the SVP of Operations & Strategy at Westbrook Entertainment and Senior Director of Operations at Roc Nation. He’s worked on major celebrity-backed ventures, collaborating with industry giants like Will & Jada Pinkett Smith and Jay-Z, shaping the future of iconic brands while overseeing deal flow and driving portfolio growth. 

Prior to his entertainment career, Samyr gained invaluable experience in sports with Major League Soccer and Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and even represented Haiti in the 2012 London Olympics, finishing 10th in the triple jump. With degrees from Georgetown Law, The University of Texas, and Harvard University (where he was roommates with Mark Zuckerberg), Samyr’s brand-building journey stands as a powerful testament to passion, perseverance, and seizing the opportunities that come your way.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • (2:55) Lawyer Turned Operator Turned Investor: Samyr shares his unique career evolution, starting from law school and transitioning into operations and venture capital.
  • (8:45) Bold Moves: From Law to Leadership: Reflections on how his legal background at Georgetown Law equipped him with the skills to navigate the worlds of entertainment and venture capital.
  • (11:15) Olympic Athlete: Insights into his journey representing Haiti in the 2012 London Olympics and how sports taught him resilience and discipline.
  • (15:00) Early Days at Harvard University w/ Zuck: A look at his time at Harvard, including his experience rooming with Mark Zuckerberg and how it shaped his entrepreneurial mindset.
  • (17:52) Elevating Entertainment Brands at Roc Nation: Behind the scenes of leading operations for JAY-Z’s entertainment empire and the impact of his work on their publishing blueprint.
  • (25:47) Collaborating with Will & Jada Pinkett Smith at Westbrook Entertainment: How Samyr’s role in celebrity ventures expanded his expertise in entertainment branding, including managing the entire consumer goods IP of Westbrook.
  • (28:24) Building Celebrity-Backed Brands: Using the power of celebrity influence to propel brands to new heights and what it’s like to manage celebrity relationships.
  • (39:00) What Inspires His Investment Choices: Learn how Samyr invests in and advises ventures like Issa Rae’s Sienna Naturals and Ciara’s Ten to One Rum.
  • (52:07) What It Means to be a Brand Builder: A look at his core philosophy behind building and scaling impactful brands.
  • (56:57) Top 3-5 tips to build a better brand?: Samyr’s actionable insights on what it takes to create a successful, enduring brand.

Connect with Samyr Laine on Instagram and LinkedIn here. 

Samyr's investment firm, Freedom Trail Capital: https://www.freedomtrail.capital/

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn

]]> From Triple Jump to Investor: Samyr Laine’s Path to Celebrity Branding, the Olympics, and Venture Capital Samyr Laine, Tony Triumph 01:02:40 In this episode, Tony Triumph sits down with Samyr Laine, Managing Partner and GP of Freedom Trail Capital, to explore his extraordinary journey from Olympian to venture capitalist. From working with Will & Jada Pinkett Smith to Jay-Z, Samyr shares how he transitioned from representing Haiti in the 2012 London Olympics to leading major operations at Westbrook Entertainment and Roc Nation. We’ll discuss how he now leverages that expertise to back successful investments in the world of venture capital, including celebrity-owned brands like Issa Rae’s Sienna Naturals and Ciara’s Ten to One Rum. We also delve into Samyr’s early days at Harvard, where he roomed with Mark Zuckerberg, and how his unique pre and post-college experiences shaped his entrepreneurial mindset. Get ready for invaluable lessons on the business of entertainment branding, the power of celebrity endorsements, and how entrepreneurs can leverage their experiences for major success. In this episode, Tony Triumph sits down with Samyr Laine, Managing Partner and GP of Freedom Trail Capital, to explore his extraordinary journey from Olympian to venture capitalist. From working with Will & Jada Pinkett Smith to Jay-Z, Samyr shares how he transitioned from representing Haiti in the 2012 London Olympics to leading major operations at Westbrook Entertainment and Roc Nation. We’ll discuss how he now leverages that expertise to back successful investments in the world of venture capital, including celebrity-owned brands like Issa Rae’s Sienna Naturals and Ciara’s Ten to One Rum. We also delve into Samyr’s early days at Harvard, where he roomed with Mark Zuckerberg, and how his unique pre and post-college experiences shaped his entrepreneurial mindset. Get ready for invaluable lessons on the business of entertainment branding, the power of celebrity endorsements, and how entrepreneurs can leverage their experiences for major success. freedom trail capital, westbrook entertainment, will smith, tony triumph, ciara, roc nation, samyr laine, brand building, jada pinkett smith, issa rae, jay z false full 11 9d975b83-8544-4514-94af-313a07dae3a9 Dr. Catrise Austin: From Bootstrapped Dentist to Cardi B's Smile Queen, and Building a Celebrity Branded Empire Dr. Catrise Austin, better known as The Queen of Smiles™️, has been in the business of transforming smiles for singles looking for love, brides and grooms, business people, celebrities, and simply anyone looking to simply enjoy life with a beautiful and more confident smile Since 1998. 

Having built her BRAND as one of dentistry’s most influential dentists in America, Dr. Catrise has been regularly featured on local and national television network shows including NBC’s Today Show, ABC, and even TMZ sharing cosmetic dentistry tips from both of her #1 international bestseller books, “GetSmiled” and “The Ultimate Guide To Charcoal Teeth Whitening”.

In this episode of Building A Better Brand we’ll chat with Dr. Catrise Austin on how she’s built her BRAND, leveraged her renowned personality  to bootstrap a successful dental business from the ground up, which she eventually sold in 2018, and what it’s like to be ingrained in Hip-hop history after landing a shoutout from rapper Cardi B in the hit song “Bodak Yellow”, causing her business sales to more than triple. 

 

Connect with Dr.Catrise Austin on Instagram and LinkedIn here. 

Order your copy of “GetSmiled” and “The Ultimate Guide To Charcoal Teeth Whitening”.

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn

Music by: Yugy

]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:14:22 +0000 info@thetriumphantgroup.com (Dr. Catrise Austin, Tony Triumph) https://buildingabetterbrand.com/episodes/dr-catrise-austin-k2RYaWPb Dr. Catrise Austin, better known as The Queen of Smiles™️, has been in the business of transforming smiles for singles looking for love, brides and grooms, business people, celebrities, and simply anyone looking to simply enjoy life with a beautiful and more confident smile Since 1998. 

Having built her BRAND as one of dentistry’s most influential dentists in America, Dr. Catrise has been regularly featured on local and national television network shows including NBC’s Today Show, ABC, and even TMZ sharing cosmetic dentistry tips from both of her #1 international bestseller books, “GetSmiled” and “The Ultimate Guide To Charcoal Teeth Whitening”.

In this episode of Building A Better Brand we’ll chat with Dr. Catrise Austin on how she’s built her BRAND, leveraged her renowned personality  to bootstrap a successful dental business from the ground up, which she eventually sold in 2018, and what it’s like to be ingrained in Hip-hop history after landing a shoutout from rapper Cardi B in the hit song “Bodak Yellow”, causing her business sales to more than triple. 

 

Connect with Dr.Catrise Austin on Instagram and LinkedIn here. 

Order your copy of “GetSmiled” and “The Ultimate Guide To Charcoal Teeth Whitening”.

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn

Music by: Yugy

]]> Dr. Catrise Austin: From Bootstrapped Dentist to Cardi B's Smile Queen, and Building a Celebrity Branded Empire Dr. Catrise Austin, Tony Triumph 00:52:24 Ever wondered how a dentist becomes a social media star and a hip-hop legend? Dr. Catrise Austin, aka "The Queen of Smiles™️," joins Tony Triumph to spill the secrets behind her meteoric rise. In this episode, you'll learn: How Dr. Austin bootstrapped a thriving dental practice from scratch in NYC. The incredible story behind the Cardi B shoutout that tripled her business. Dr. Austin's social media magic: building a community of over 80,000 fans. From "Get Smiled" to "Charcoal Teeth Whitening," how her best-selling books made her a media darling (Today Show, ABC, even TMZ!). This episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs, social media enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to build a powerful personal brand. Ever wondered how a dentist becomes a social media star and a hip-hop legend? Dr. Catrise Austin, aka "The Queen of Smiles™️," joins Tony Triumph to spill the secrets behind her meteoric rise. In this episode, you'll learn: How Dr. Austin bootstrapped a thriving dental practice from scratch in NYC. The incredible story behind the Cardi B shoutout that tripled her business. Dr. Austin's social media magic: building a community of over 80,000 fans. From "Get Smiled" to "Charcoal Teeth Whitening," how her best-selling books made her a media darling (Today Show, ABC, even TMZ!). This episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs, social media enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to build a powerful personal brand. marketing, how to build my brand, how to build a brand, nyc dentist, celebrity branding, cardi b's dentist, who is cardi b's dentist, branding false full 10 306344ee-2e9d-44fe-b849-5ccb244c8ad5 Builders at Art Basel: Alex Alpert shares How Branded Content and Activations can be a Builder for Authenticity and Impact As the branded content market has surpassed 20 Billion USD, and Art Basel attendees peaked at 80,000 visitors last year, more and more activations are taking over Art Basel Miami every season. For this episode, we’re joined live by New York City based visual artist and creative director Alex Alpert to share how this international art week has helped shape his career, why he prefers creating with brands, and his unique journey to becoming an artist.

Working as a street artist while studying music in school - Alex went on to build a career at Universal Music Group (UMG). Here, he excelled in brand partnerships, marketing and artist relations.

While at UMG, he expanded his practice as a visual artist. He began by making pieces for the musicians he worked with, and created live art during concerts and events. After a few years, he was painting murals around the country, drawing live at huge events, and collaborating with major brands, like Nike, American Express, and Formula 1, and celebrities like Doja Cat and The Weeknd. 

In partnership with Baileys Irish Cream and recorded live and produced during NRVLD’s Art of Wellness events during Art Basel Miami, this episode explores an important conversation on collaborations between the art world, commerce and brands, and best ways to blend with authenticity to keep powering society and the world. 

 

Connect with Alex Alpert on Instagram and online here. 

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn

Music by: Yugy

]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:16:59 +0000 info@thetriumphantgroup.com (Alex Alpert, Tony Triumph) https://buildingabetterbrand.com/episodes/how-art-commerce-and-brands-can-blend-for-meaningful-and-impact-4du_y88q As the branded content market has surpassed 20 Billion USD, and Art Basel attendees peaked at 80,000 visitors last year, more and more activations are taking over Art Basel Miami every season. For this episode, we’re joined live by New York City based visual artist and creative director Alex Alpert to share how this international art week has helped shape his career, why he prefers creating with brands, and his unique journey to becoming an artist.

Working as a street artist while studying music in school - Alex went on to build a career at Universal Music Group (UMG). Here, he excelled in brand partnerships, marketing and artist relations.

While at UMG, he expanded his practice as a visual artist. He began by making pieces for the musicians he worked with, and created live art during concerts and events. After a few years, he was painting murals around the country, drawing live at huge events, and collaborating with major brands, like Nike, American Express, and Formula 1, and celebrities like Doja Cat and The Weeknd. 

In partnership with Baileys Irish Cream and recorded live and produced during NRVLD’s Art of Wellness events during Art Basel Miami, this episode explores an important conversation on collaborations between the art world, commerce and brands, and best ways to blend with authenticity to keep powering society and the world. 

 

Connect with Alex Alpert on Instagram and online here. 

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn

Music by: Yugy

]]> Builders at Art Basel: Alex Alpert shares How Branded Content and Activations can be a Builder for Authenticity and Impact Alex Alpert, Tony Triumph 00:19:57 Tony Triumph is joined by NYC based Visual Artist and Creative Director Alex Alpert. A full time artist who's worked with major brands like Nike, American Express, and Formula 1, and celebrities like Doja Cat and The Weeknd, Alex shares how this international art week has helped shape his career, why he prefers co-creating with brands, and his unique journey to becoming an artist. In partnership with Baileys Irish Cream, and recorded live and produced during NRVLD’s Art of Wellness events during Art Basel Miami, this episode explores an important conversation on how partnerships come to life from the eyes of an artist, and best ways to build them while staying authentic to your work and vision. Tony Triumph is joined by NYC based Visual Artist and Creative Director Alex Alpert. A full time artist who's worked with major brands like Nike, American Express, and Formula 1, and celebrities like Doja Cat and The Weeknd, Alex shares how this international art week has helped shape his career, why he prefers co-creating with brands, and his unique journey to becoming an artist. In partnership with Baileys Irish Cream, and recorded live and produced during NRVLD’s Art of Wellness events during Art Basel Miami, this episode explores an important conversation on how partnerships come to life from the eyes of an artist, and best ways to build them while staying authentic to your work and vision. false full 9 9cce9016-17d1-4728-8a69-91e2473e2946 Dr. Marcus Collins: On Being Beyoncé's Digital Strategist, and the Impact of Culture on Brands and Consumption Dr. Marcus Collins is an award-winning marketer and cultural translator. He is the former chief strategy officer at Wieden+Kennedy, New York, a marketing professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and the author of the best-selling book, For The Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want To Be. 

His deep understanding of brand strategy and consumer behavior has helped him bridge the academic-practitioner gap for blue-chip brands and startups alike. He is a recipient of Advertising Age's 40 Under 40 award and Crain's Business' 40 Under 40 award, and a recent inductee into the American Advertising Federation’s Advertising Hall of Achievement. Most recently, he was recognized by Thinkers50 and Deloitte among their class of 2023 Radar List of 30 thinkers with the ideas most likely to shape the future. Marcus’ strategies and creative contributions have led to the launch and success of Google’s “Real Tone” technology, the “Made In America” music festival, and the Brooklyn Nets, among others. Before his advertising tenure, Marcus worked on iTunes + Nike sport music initiatives at Apple and ran digital strategy for Beyoncé.

In this episode of Building A Better Brand we’ll chat with Dr. Marcus Collins on what it was like to run digital strategy for Beyoncé, as well as build strategies and creatively contribute to the launch and success of brands like Google’s “Real Tone” technology, the “Made In America” music festival, and the Brooklyn Nets. 

We’ll also discuss his new bestselling book, For The Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want To Be, where he examines the influence of culture on consumption and unpacks how everyone from marketers to activists can leverage culture to get people to take action.

Connect with Dr. Marcus Collins on Instagram and LinkedIn here. 

Order your copy of For The Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want To Be. 

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn

Music by: Yugy

]]> Thu, 7 Sep 2023 16:17:24 +0000 info@thetriumphantgroup.com (Dr. Marcus Collins, Marcus Collins) https://buildingabetterbrand.com/episodes/dr-marcus-collins-running-digital-strategy-for-beyonce-and-the-impact-of-culture-on-brands-and-consumption-e7sBHi6X Dr. Marcus Collins is an award-winning marketer and cultural translator. He is the former chief strategy officer at Wieden+Kennedy, New York, a marketing professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and the author of the best-selling book, For The Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want To Be. 

His deep understanding of brand strategy and consumer behavior has helped him bridge the academic-practitioner gap for blue-chip brands and startups alike. He is a recipient of Advertising Age's 40 Under 40 award and Crain's Business' 40 Under 40 award, and a recent inductee into the American Advertising Federation’s Advertising Hall of Achievement. Most recently, he was recognized by Thinkers50 and Deloitte among their class of 2023 Radar List of 30 thinkers with the ideas most likely to shape the future. Marcus’ strategies and creative contributions have led to the launch and success of Google’s “Real Tone” technology, the “Made In America” music festival, and the Brooklyn Nets, among others. Before his advertising tenure, Marcus worked on iTunes + Nike sport music initiatives at Apple and ran digital strategy for Beyoncé.

In this episode of Building A Better Brand we’ll chat with Dr. Marcus Collins on what it was like to run digital strategy for Beyoncé, as well as build strategies and creatively contribute to the launch and success of brands like Google’s “Real Tone” technology, the “Made In America” music festival, and the Brooklyn Nets. 

We’ll also discuss his new bestselling book, For The Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want To Be, where he examines the influence of culture on consumption and unpacks how everyone from marketers to activists can leverage culture to get people to take action.

Connect with Dr. Marcus Collins on Instagram and LinkedIn here. 

Order your copy of For The Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want To Be. 

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn

Music by: Yugy

]]> Dr. Marcus Collins: On Being Beyoncé's Digital Strategist, and the Impact of Culture on Brands and Consumption Dr. Marcus Collins, Marcus Collins 00:51:53 Dr. Marcus Collins, an Award-winning Marketer and former Chief-Strategy-Officer at Wieden+Kennedy (New York), joins Tony Triumph to deep-dive into his former role of running digital strategy for Beyoncé, as well as contributions to the launch and success of brands like Google’s “Real Tone” technology, the “Made In America” music festival, and the Brooklyn Nets. We’ll also discuss his new bestselling book, For The Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want To Be, where he examines the influence of culture on consumption and unpacks how everyone from marketers to activists can leverage culture to get people to take action. Dr. Marcus Collins, an Award-winning Marketer and former Chief-Strategy-Officer at Wieden+Kennedy (New York), joins Tony Triumph to deep-dive into his former role of running digital strategy for Beyoncé, as well as contributions to the launch and success of brands like Google’s “Real Tone” technology, the “Made In America” music festival, and the Brooklyn Nets. We’ll also discuss his new bestselling book, For The Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want To Be, where he examines the influence of culture on consumption and unpacks how everyone from marketers to activists can leverage culture to get people to take action. made in america music festival, ross school of business, dr marcus collins, tony triumph, wieden+kennedy, beyonce digital strategy, new york, matthew knowles, beyonce, beyoncé, building a better brand false full 8 f4ac79f1-595d-4a75-b717-bb86418ddc52 Serenbe's Garnie Nygren & Monica Olsen: On How to Build Sustainable Communities, the Biophilic Business, and A Brand That Outlives You An illustrious community of thriving citizens, Serenbe serves as a haven for those seeking sanctuaries away from the bustling city life, yet lust for the bountifulness of a clean, yet urban zen within nature. Serenbe founders Steve Nygren and Marie Lupo Nygren believe that if you want to change the world, start in your own backyard. The couple discovered the property now known as Serenbe on a weekend outing to introduce their three girls to the Georgia countryside in 1991. Weekend visits for the family transformed their lives, and three years later they sold their Atlanta home and relocated full-time to Serenbe.

The vision for the community of Serenbe was born in an effort to protect the beautiful rural land just outside of Atlanta known as Chattahoochee Hill Country. The first house at Serenbe was built in 2004 and today the community is home to over 650 residents. Serenbe has won numerous awards including the Urban Land Institute Inaugural Sustainability Award, the Atlanta Regional Commission “Development of Excellence“ and EarthCraft named Serenbe the “Development of the Year.” They say that if you want to change the world, you should start in your own backyard. If that’s so, then Serenbe is quite a beginning. 

In this episode of Building A Better Brand we’ll chat with Serenbe's COO, Garnie Nygren, and CMO, Monica Olsen on how Serenbe builds sustainable brands, uses wellness initiatives to power their success and why they've  attracted people from all over the world to join their community and commit to biophilic living.

 

Connect with Serenbe on Instagram and online here. 

Links to connect with Monica Olsen and Garnie Nygren. 

To plan your visit to Serenbe, click here. 

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn

Audio Production: Jamal Bethea 

Music by: Yugy

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000 info@thetriumphantgroup.com (Garnie Nygren, Monica Olsen, Tony Triumph) https://buildingabetterbrand.com/episodes/serenbe-how-to-build-sustainable-brands-biophiliac-living-and-a-legacy-that-outlives-you-0AJWYsuS An illustrious community of thriving citizens, Serenbe serves as a haven for those seeking sanctuaries away from the bustling city life, yet lust for the bountifulness of a clean, yet urban zen within nature. Serenbe founders Steve Nygren and Marie Lupo Nygren believe that if you want to change the world, start in your own backyard. The couple discovered the property now known as Serenbe on a weekend outing to introduce their three girls to the Georgia countryside in 1991. Weekend visits for the family transformed their lives, and three years later they sold their Atlanta home and relocated full-time to Serenbe.

The vision for the community of Serenbe was born in an effort to protect the beautiful rural land just outside of Atlanta known as Chattahoochee Hill Country. The first house at Serenbe was built in 2004 and today the community is home to over 650 residents. Serenbe has won numerous awards including the Urban Land Institute Inaugural Sustainability Award, the Atlanta Regional Commission “Development of Excellence“ and EarthCraft named Serenbe the “Development of the Year.” They say that if you want to change the world, you should start in your own backyard. If that’s so, then Serenbe is quite a beginning. 

In this episode of Building A Better Brand we’ll chat with Serenbe's COO, Garnie Nygren, and CMO, Monica Olsen on how Serenbe builds sustainable brands, uses wellness initiatives to power their success and why they've  attracted people from all over the world to join their community and commit to biophilic living.

 

Connect with Serenbe on Instagram and online here. 

Links to connect with Monica Olsen and Garnie Nygren. 

To plan your visit to Serenbe, click here. 

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn

Audio Production: Jamal Bethea 

Music by: Yugy

]]> Serenbe's Garnie Nygren & Monica Olsen: On How to Build Sustainable Communities, the Biophilic Business, and A Brand That Outlives You Garnie Nygren, Monica Olsen, Tony Triumph 01:07:17 Serenbe is a wellness community that was born in an effort to protect the beautiful rural land just outside of Atlanta known as Chattahoochee Hill Country. We're joined by Garnie Nygren, Serenbe's COO and eldest daughter of Serenbe’s Founder, Steve Nygren, who is an ambitious multi-entrepreneur and has co-created a number sub-brands that continue to elevate the Serenbe vision. We’re also joined by Monica Olsen, Serenbe’s CMO, to discuss what it’s like to not only live at Serenbe, but to build and run a sustainable wellness community, and a brand that outlives you. Serenbe is a wellness community that was born in an effort to protect the beautiful rural land just outside of Atlanta known as Chattahoochee Hill Country. We're joined by Garnie Nygren, Serenbe's COO and eldest daughter of Serenbe’s Founder, Steve Nygren, who is an ambitious multi-entrepreneur and has co-created a number sub-brands that continue to elevate the Serenbe vision. We’re also joined by Monica Olsen, Serenbe’s CMO, to discuss what it’s like to not only live at Serenbe, but to build and run a sustainable wellness community, and a brand that outlives you. marketing, monica olsen, sustainable brand, serenbe, brand building, garnie nygren, wellness community, biophilic, branding, sustainable, green zone false full 7 b952942d-bae3-4a41-ae5a-e324ee04613a Dujon C. Smith: 'A Seat At the Table' with Accenture's Black Founder's Development Program As the Global Co-Lead for Accenture's Black Founder's Development Program, Dujon’s work with Accenture helps to level the playing field for Black technology startup founders and entrepreneurs through investment, mentorship, community, and support. Helping black-owned enterprise tech companies gain access to wealth creation, especially those who previously did not have a seat at the table.

Formerly, Dujon acted as the Midwest Lead for Accenture Open Innovation, forming bridges between Global 2000 companies and the startup ecosystem. Dujon has traveled, worked, and studied in 55 countries and is passionate about connecting technology, culture, and education within communities. He operates professionally and personally at the intersection of his passion and purpose to create space for BIPOC entrepreneurs, creatives, and academics to thrive and grow. 

Dujon currently serves on the Global Inclusivity Board for Soho House (NYSE: MCG) and the University of Birmingham's Business School Advisory Board in the United Kingdom. He is a member of the Scenemaker's Board of the Goodman Theater and the YPC Board of Camp One Step and an active mentor in Chicago's startup community. Additionally, he is the Director of Development for Definition Theatre.

Connect with Dujon C. Smith on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

For more info on Accenture’s Black Founder’s Development Program, click here. 

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn

Audio Production: Jamal Bethea 

Music by: Yugy

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 12:40:00 +0000 info@thetriumphantgroup.com (Dujon C Smith, Tony Triumph) https://buildingabetterbrand.com/episodes/accentures-dujon-c-smith-9f5y5NG8 As the Global Co-Lead for Accenture's Black Founder's Development Program, Dujon’s work with Accenture helps to level the playing field for Black technology startup founders and entrepreneurs through investment, mentorship, community, and support. Helping black-owned enterprise tech companies gain access to wealth creation, especially those who previously did not have a seat at the table.

Formerly, Dujon acted as the Midwest Lead for Accenture Open Innovation, forming bridges between Global 2000 companies and the startup ecosystem. Dujon has traveled, worked, and studied in 55 countries and is passionate about connecting technology, culture, and education within communities. He operates professionally and personally at the intersection of his passion and purpose to create space for BIPOC entrepreneurs, creatives, and academics to thrive and grow. 

Dujon currently serves on the Global Inclusivity Board for Soho House (NYSE: MCG) and the University of Birmingham's Business School Advisory Board in the United Kingdom. He is a member of the Scenemaker's Board of the Goodman Theater and the YPC Board of Camp One Step and an active mentor in Chicago's startup community. Additionally, he is the Director of Development for Definition Theatre.

Connect with Dujon C. Smith on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

For more info on Accenture’s Black Founder’s Development Program, click here. 

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn

Audio Production: Jamal Bethea 

Music by: Yugy

]]> Dujon C. Smith: 'A Seat At the Table' with Accenture's Black Founder's Development Program Dujon C Smith, Tony Triumph 00:38:11 Dujon C. Smith is the Global Co-Lead for Accenture's Black Founder's Development Program. Led by Accenture Ventures, the new initiative will help improve Black communities' ability to create wealth for those who previously did not have a seat at the table, and enable the next generation of innovation. In honor of Black History Month, Dujon joins Tony Triumph to explain why we should all be supporting Black and BIPOC founders along the entrepreneurial journey. Dujon C. Smith is the Global Co-Lead for Accenture's Black Founder's Development Program. Led by Accenture Ventures, the new initiative will help improve Black communities' ability to create wealth for those who previously did not have a seat at the table, and enable the next generation of innovation. In honor of Black History Month, Dujon joins Tony Triumph to explain why we should all be supporting Black and BIPOC founders along the entrepreneurial journey. entrepreneurship, enterprise tech, accenture ventures, black leaders, tony triumph, black grants, accenture, brand building, black founders, business owner, founders, branding, dujon c smith false full 6 9d5bf7a5-bce1-4a18-b8ce-cb30bb67cf8b Dr. Constance Craig-Mason: On Financial Empowerment to Build the Brand of Your Dreams Dr. Constance Craig-Mason, MRFC® is the CEO of Concierge Financial Advisory and the President of Money Concepts Wealth Management & Financial Planning.

As a dedicated Financial Advisor, award-winning Insurance Broker, passionate International Speaker and an x8 Best Selling Author, she teaches her clients to correctly manage their money, so they can live the life they want without worrying about money!

She has received numerous awards for community impact in her field including a medallion “In Recognition of Excellence, Service, & Sacrifice” from the Comptroller of Maryland. Dr. Constance has also received an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy for her eminent contributions to financial literacy, financial advancement and entrepreneurship empowerment. And she is a 2022 honoree of the Association of African American Financial Advisors’ 50 Under 50.

Dr. Constance is a member of the FDIC’s Money Smart Alliance, National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Financial Planning Association (FPA), International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC), the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals (DACFP) and Strategic Advisor to the Black Women Blockchain Council Board of Directors (BWBC)

 

Connect with Dr. Constance Craig-Mason on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn

 

Audio Production: Jamal Bethea 

Music by: Yugy

]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000 info@thetriumphantgroup.com (The Triumphant Group) https://buildingabetterbrand.com/episodes/dr-constance-craig-mason-pntvXDu3 Dr. Constance Craig-Mason, MRFC® is the CEO of Concierge Financial Advisory and the President of Money Concepts Wealth Management & Financial Planning.

As a dedicated Financial Advisor, award-winning Insurance Broker, passionate International Speaker and an x8 Best Selling Author, she teaches her clients to correctly manage their money, so they can live the life they want without worrying about money!

She has received numerous awards for community impact in her field including a medallion “In Recognition of Excellence, Service, & Sacrifice” from the Comptroller of Maryland. Dr. Constance has also received an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy for her eminent contributions to financial literacy, financial advancement and entrepreneurship empowerment. And she is a 2022 honoree of the Association of African American Financial Advisors’ 50 Under 50.

Dr. Constance is a member of the FDIC’s Money Smart Alliance, National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Financial Planning Association (FPA), International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC), the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals (DACFP) and Strategic Advisor to the Black Women Blockchain Council Board of Directors (BWBC)

 

Connect with Dr. Constance Craig-Mason on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn

 

Audio Production: Jamal Bethea 

Music by: Yugy

]]> Dr. Constance Craig-Mason: On Financial Empowerment to Build the Brand of Your Dreams The Triumphant Group 00:42:30 Dr. Constance Craig-Mason, MRFC® and CEO of Concierge Financial Advisory joins Tony Triumph to discuss financial empowerment while building the brand of your dreams. Dr. Constance Craig-Mason, MRFC® and CEO of Concierge Financial Advisory joins Tony Triumph to discuss financial empowerment while building the brand of your dreams. entrepreneurship, marketing, money talks, tony triumph, financial advisor, brand building, business, small business, founders, guest speaker, dr. constance craig-mason, branding false full 5 484ecb05-e18e-4572-a83b-57cc9846d72e Christine Noh: On Building, Owning, and Operating as a Successful Sneaker & Apparel Retailer Christine Noh is the owner of Nohble, a specialty footwear and apparel retailer with five locations in New York and New Jersey. As a family run business, it’s roots date all the way back to 1982 when her parents opened their first store. Upon graduation from Dartmouth College, Christine started her professional career in investment banking at JPMorgan Chase. She left investment banking to pursue her entrepreneurial passions. In 2013 she opened Nohble's flagship location in Newark, NJ. One of Nohble's core missions is to support the communities we live and work in through good works. Christine advances this mission by advocating youth empowerment through employment training, creative arts expression, and engaging with local organizations and government. 

 

Connect with Christine Noh on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn

 

Co-produced by: Dobi Kwe

Music by: Yugy

]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2021 21:13:18 +0000 info@thetriumphantgroup.com (The Triumphant Group) https://buildingabetterbrand.com/episodes/christine-noh-on-building-owning-and-operating-as-a-successful-sneaker-apparel-retailer-TKd5go1x Christine Noh is the owner of Nohble, a specialty footwear and apparel retailer with five locations in New York and New Jersey. As a family run business, it’s roots date all the way back to 1982 when her parents opened their first store. Upon graduation from Dartmouth College, Christine started her professional career in investment banking at JPMorgan Chase. She left investment banking to pursue her entrepreneurial passions. In 2013 she opened Nohble's flagship location in Newark, NJ. One of Nohble's core missions is to support the communities we live and work in through good works. Christine advances this mission by advocating youth empowerment through employment training, creative arts expression, and engaging with local organizations and government. 

 

Connect with Christine Noh on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn

 

Co-produced by: Dobi Kwe

Music by: Yugy

]]> Christine Noh: On Building, Owning, and Operating as a Successful Sneaker & Apparel Retailer The Triumphant Group 01:22:12 Christine Noh, CEO of Nohble, joins Tony Triumph to share why she rebranded her family's 30+ year business, and how she now dominates as an online e-commerce and Sneaker & Apparel Retailer. Christine Noh, CEO of Nohble, joins Tony Triumph to share why she rebranded her family's 30+ year business, and how she now dominates as an online e-commerce and Sneaker & Apparel Retailer. entrepreneurship, christine noh, marketing, tony triumph, market entry, brand building, business owners, founders, nohble, sneakers, branding false full 4 04563e99-8eff-4db9-8e8b-e5e53ed4784e Kibi Anderson: How to Build & Grow A Multi-Million Dollar Digital Media Brand Kibi Anderson is an LA based business executive and Emmy Award winning producer with over 18 years of experience in strategy, business development, media, entertainment, tech, finance and entrepreneurship. 

As President of Red Table Talk Inc., Kibi worked directly alongside actress and producer Jada Pinkett Smith, and was at the helm of driving growth, strategic partnerships, and assessing new business opportunities for the global brand. Prior to joining Red Table Talk, Kibi was the Head of Digital Strategy and Business Development at Bloomberg Media where she oversaw new partnerships and strategic relationships, and assessed new business opportunities focused on growing the global business.

Also working in executive roles at ABC News (Senior Manager, Business Strategy and Operations), and Broadway Federal Bank (VP/ Business Development Manager) she’s become recognized for her ability to mix comprehensive industry insight, entrepreneurial acumen, and strategic communications skills to build digital businesses and brands globally.

As an Emmy-Award winning Independent Film producer, Kibi has produced a variety of short and long-form content under her independent production company banner Key Bee Entertainment. 

Connect with Kibi Anderson on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn

Co-produced by: Dobi Kwe

Music by: Yugy

]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2021 23:16:54 +0000 info@thetriumphantgroup.com (The Triumphant Group) https://buildingabetterbrand.com/episodes/kibi-anderson-how-to-build-scale-a-multi-million-dollar-digital-media-brand-o5koNUhN Kibi Anderson is an LA based business executive and Emmy Award winning producer with over 18 years of experience in strategy, business development, media, entertainment, tech, finance and entrepreneurship. 

As President of Red Table Talk Inc., Kibi worked directly alongside actress and producer Jada Pinkett Smith, and was at the helm of driving growth, strategic partnerships, and assessing new business opportunities for the global brand. Prior to joining Red Table Talk, Kibi was the Head of Digital Strategy and Business Development at Bloomberg Media where she oversaw new partnerships and strategic relationships, and assessed new business opportunities focused on growing the global business.

Also working in executive roles at ABC News (Senior Manager, Business Strategy and Operations), and Broadway Federal Bank (VP/ Business Development Manager) she’s become recognized for her ability to mix comprehensive industry insight, entrepreneurial acumen, and strategic communications skills to build digital businesses and brands globally.

As an Emmy-Award winning Independent Film producer, Kibi has produced a variety of short and long-form content under her independent production company banner Key Bee Entertainment. 

Connect with Kibi Anderson on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

Connect with Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), Tonytriumph10 (Twitter), LinkedIn

Co-produced by: Dobi Kwe

Music by: Yugy

]]> Kibi Anderson: How to Build & Grow A Multi-Million Dollar Digital Media Brand The Triumphant Group 01:23:00 Kibi Anderson, Emmy Award Winning Film Producer and former President of the #1 Facebook Watch Show Red Table Talk, joins Tony Triumph to discuss how to Build & Scale A Multi-Million Dollar Digital Media Brand. Kibi Anderson, Emmy Award Winning Film Producer and former President of the #1 Facebook Watch Show Red Table Talk, joins Tony Triumph to discuss how to Build & Scale A Multi-Million Dollar Digital Media Brand. entrepreneurship, marketing, tony triumph, brand building, entrepreneur, jada pinkett smith, digital media, kibi anderson, red table talk, branding, bloomberg media false full 3 bb57aef2-6ac7-4365-a95e-c145eb509a6d Mikhail Damiani: How to Dominate The Digital Market and Tap into the Trillion Dollar IoT Retail Economy Mikhail Damiani is a founding partner and CEO at Blue Bite LLC, an IoT tech company striving to improve lives by connecting people and information through the physical world.

Started by best friends Mikhail Damiani and Tom Duncan in 2007, Blue Bite was born to change the way people interact with the world by connecting digital information to physical things.

Blue Bite’s patented platform empowers creators to build dynamic digital experiences and channel them through physical items using technologies like NFC, QR and geofencing. Because physical things are made smarter, users can access valuable content with just a tap or scan of a phone.

Mikhail hails from Moscow, Russia and has flown on, piloted, and jumped out of a plane. His best friend and Blue Bite Co-Founder is Tom; they’ve known each other since the 7th grade.

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Music by: Yugy

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:29:07 +0000 info@thetriumphantgroup.com (The Triumphant Group) https://buildingabetterbrand.com/episodes/mikhail-damiani-how-to-dominate-the-digital-market-and-tap-into-the-trillion-dollar-iot-retail-economy-MHIrMuad Mikhail Damiani is a founding partner and CEO at Blue Bite LLC, an IoT tech company striving to improve lives by connecting people and information through the physical world.

Started by best friends Mikhail Damiani and Tom Duncan in 2007, Blue Bite was born to change the way people interact with the world by connecting digital information to physical things.

Blue Bite’s patented platform empowers creators to build dynamic digital experiences and channel them through physical items using technologies like NFC, QR and geofencing. Because physical things are made smarter, users can access valuable content with just a tap or scan of a phone.

Mikhail hails from Moscow, Russia and has flown on, piloted, and jumped out of a plane. His best friend and Blue Bite Co-Founder is Tom; they’ve known each other since the 7th grade.

Follow Bluebite on Instagram and Facebook

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Music by: Yugy

]]> Mikhail Damiani: How to Dominate The Digital Market and Tap into the Trillion Dollar IoT Retail Economy The Triumphant Group 00:54:25 Mikhail Damiani, founding partner and CEO at Bluebite LLC, joins Tony Triumph to discuss how to dominate the Digital Market + the importance of IoT technology and it’s Trillion dollar retail economy. Mikhail Damiani, founding partner and CEO at Bluebite LLC, joins Tony Triumph to discuss how to dominate the Digital Market + the importance of IoT technology and it’s Trillion dollar retail economy. false full 2 4f17b97b-0e28-4bdd-bd56-ab74aafdf88b Melissa Gonzalez: The Winning Role of Pop-up Shops in Brand Building, Retail + Digital Products Melissa Gonzalez is a pioneer in bringing the pop-up retail format to the mainstream. She is the founder and CEO of The Lion'esque Group, a firm of award winning retail strategists and pop up architects™ as well as a Principal and Shareholder in MG2, a global architecture firm. 

 

Beginning with a deep dive into strategy, Melissa helps clients rethink environments and in-store experiences to convey compelling stories – ones that animate discovery and engagement – attracting new customers, elevating loyalty with existing customers, and building a platform for their future evolution. Some of her impressive clients include brands such as Amazon, COTY, Estee Lauder, M.Gemi, Nordstrom, Purple, Stella & Dot, The RealReal, YUM brands, and others, as well as property groups such as GGP Properties (now Brookfield) and Steiner & Associates.

 

She reflects on her work in her best-selling book, The Pop-Up Paradigm: How Brands Can Build Human Connections in a Digital Age. Melissa is a regular go-to expert in retail and is often featured in Forbes, Fortune, WSJ, Business Insider, Glossy, Digiday, Retail Touchpoints, WWD and on Cheddar and CBS News. She is also a regular contributor for ABC LA Radio, Yahoo Finance and Advertising Week 360. Follow Melissa @Melsstyles and The Lionesque Group @Lionesquegroup

 

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Music by: Yugy

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:46:33 +0000 info@thetriumphantgroup.com (Tony Triumph, Melissa Gonzalez) https://buildingabetterbrand.com/episodes/melissa-gonzalez-the-winning-role-of-pop-up-shops-in-brand-building-retail-digital-products-6Pa_lzBt Melissa Gonzalez is a pioneer in bringing the pop-up retail format to the mainstream. She is the founder and CEO of The Lion'esque Group, a firm of award winning retail strategists and pop up architects™ as well as a Principal and Shareholder in MG2, a global architecture firm. 

 

Beginning with a deep dive into strategy, Melissa helps clients rethink environments and in-store experiences to convey compelling stories – ones that animate discovery and engagement – attracting new customers, elevating loyalty with existing customers, and building a platform for their future evolution. Some of her impressive clients include brands such as Amazon, COTY, Estee Lauder, M.Gemi, Nordstrom, Purple, Stella & Dot, The RealReal, YUM brands, and others, as well as property groups such as GGP Properties (now Brookfield) and Steiner & Associates.

 

She reflects on her work in her best-selling book, The Pop-Up Paradigm: How Brands Can Build Human Connections in a Digital Age. Melissa is a regular go-to expert in retail and is often featured in Forbes, Fortune, WSJ, Business Insider, Glossy, Digiday, Retail Touchpoints, WWD and on Cheddar and CBS News. She is also a regular contributor for ABC LA Radio, Yahoo Finance and Advertising Week 360. Follow Melissa @Melsstyles and The Lionesque Group @Lionesquegroup

 

Follow Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), @Tonytriumph10 (Twitter) 

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Music by: Yugy

]]> Melissa Gonzalez: The Winning Role of Pop-up Shops in Brand Building, Retail + Digital Products Tony Triumph, Melissa Gonzalez 00:56:58 Retail Strategist and Pop up Architect™ Melissa Gonzalez joins Tony Triumph to discuss the role pop-up shops play in brand building for retail + digital brands. Retail Strategist and Pop up Architect™ Melissa Gonzalez joins Tony Triumph to discuss the role pop-up shops play in brand building for retail + digital brands. false full 1 d02b368f-029c-4782-bf75-0a54c9501134 Introducing "Building A Better Brand" the Podcast Introducing the "Building A Better Brand" podcast, hosted by Tony Triumph. As Founder and CEO of The Triumphant Group, Tony has worked with over 100 brands to build their products, platforms, and strategies, helping them reach millions of people, and millions in revenue. He’s here to share his personal stories and conversations with fellow CEOs, industry innovators, movers and shakers, and the go-getters of today that keep big brands moving. They're ready to empower you with the tips and tools, to help you build a better brand! Welcome to our world.

 

Follow Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), @Tonytriumph10 (Twitter)

 

Co-produced by: Dobi Kwe

Music by: Yugy

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:09:37 +0000 info@thetriumphantgroup.com (The Triumphant Group) https://buildingabetterbrand.com/episodes/introducing-building-a-better-brand-the-podcast-bpcGGBuo Introducing the "Building A Better Brand" podcast, hosted by Tony Triumph. As Founder and CEO of The Triumphant Group, Tony has worked with over 100 brands to build their products, platforms, and strategies, helping them reach millions of people, and millions in revenue. He’s here to share his personal stories and conversations with fellow CEOs, industry innovators, movers and shakers, and the go-getters of today that keep big brands moving. They're ready to empower you with the tips and tools, to help you build a better brand! Welcome to our world.

 

Follow Tony Triumph: @tonytriumphofficial (IG), @Tonytriumph10 (Twitter)

 

Co-produced by: Dobi Kwe

Music by: Yugy

]]> Introducing "Building A Better Brand" the Podcast The Triumphant Group 00:01:16 Get to know the quick story behind Tony Triumph and the "Building A Better Brand" podcast. Enjoy! Get to know the quick story behind Tony Triumph and the "Building A Better Brand" podcast. Enjoy! entrepreneurship, thoughtleaders, entrepreneurs, thoughleadership, business, money, ceos, brandbuilding, thoughtleader, branding, finance false trailer