The Speed of Culture Podcast

Real Estate: Corcoran’s CMO on finding emotional resonance with modern buyers

In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton sits down with Christina Panos, Chief Marketing Officer at The Corcoran Group, to discuss how emotion, trust, and creativity drive modern real estate brand strategy. Christina shares how Corcoran’s marketing uses emotional storytelling, community insight, and agent partnership to reach Millennial and Gen Z home buyers who want clarity and connection. She also discusses real estate and AI, social platforms, and the next era of real estate marketing trends across a shifting housing landscape. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz Follow Christina Panos on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lowris-panos-35b317b3/] Subscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform. And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Human engine: Inside the people, tech, and operations driving Amazon’s workforce culture

In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Matt Britton sits with Ofori Agboka, Vice President of Amazon People Experience and Technology, for a grounded look at what it takes to run and scale the Amazon workforce responsible for the most complex retail operation on the planet. From Amazon Cyber Monday operations and robotics-enabled fulfillment to AI in warehouse operations and large-scale training, Ofori breaks down how Amazon prepares people for the Future of work while keeping safety, clarity, and dignity at the center of the experience. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz Follow Ofori Agboka on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-ofori-agboka-4678844/] Subscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform. And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Smart cart: Inside Amazon’s AI-powered reinvention of shopping, from Rufus to conversational commerce

Live from the Amazon Warehouse in Robbinsville, in this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Matt Britton speaks with Amanda Doerr, Vice President of Core Shopping at Amazon, for a deep and practical look at how Amazon AI shopping is reshaping the entire buying journey. From the launch of Rufus AI shopping assistant and breakthroughs in AI review summarization to the rise of conversational commerce, voice commerce, and mobile-first e-commerce, Amanda shares how Amazon is solving customer friction and building the foundation for the future of e-commerce 2026. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz Follow Amanda Doerr on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandahdoerr/] Subscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform. And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

True Blue: How Levi's remains an American original with contemporary cachet

In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Matt Britton sits down with Kenny Mitchell, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Levi Strauss & Co., to unpack how Levi’s balances 170 years of history with the urgency of modern culture. Kenny shares how Levi’s marketing strategy is evolving through cultural partnerships like the Beyoncé REIMAGINE campaign, the Shaboozey Men’s Icons campaign, and the Nike Levi’s collaboration. This conversation explores how an iconic global brand stays relevant through culture-led brand growth, data, AI-powered personalization, and disciplined leadership. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz Follow Kenny Mitchell on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-mitchell-729586/] Subscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform. And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Soft Skills: How Dale Carnegie is re-humanizing leadership for an AI world

In this episode of The Speed of Culture, host Matt Britton sits down with Christine Buscarino, Global Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Dale Carnegie & Associates, to discuss how empathy and emotional intelligence at work are redefining the future of leadership in an AI-driven world. Christine shares how Dale Carnegie training continues to empower leaders to strengthen communication and trust, engage a cross-generational workforce, and create people-centric cultures that thrive through technological change. Together, they explore how the Human by Design program is helping leaders balance AI and human skills to drive sustainable leadership transformation. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz Follow Christine Buscarino on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-buscarino-493bb71/] Subscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform. And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.