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Icons in the Making

Icons in the Making

Written by: Lippincott
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Icons in the Making is an award-winning podcast hosted by Heather Stern, Global CMO of Oliver Wyman Group, parent company to Lippincott. In each episode, you’ll hear from the leaders and change agents at today’s most innovative, purpose-driven, and disruptive brands. Tune in for honest and insightful conversations on the brands shaping our world and the people behind them.© 2026 Icons in the Making Lippincott Careers Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales Personal Success
Episodes
  • Unwrapping transformation with PepsiCo
    Jan 23 2025
    Dr. Athina Kanioura knows a thing or two about shaking things up. Under her leadership as chief strategy and transformation officer, global giant PepsiCo has evolved how they deliver products, manage their portfolio, leverage technology, and create experiences for consumers, faster than anyone else. Tune into this special episode, recorded live from Davos, to hear more about how Athina has utlilized the power of AI to promote cross-functional teamwork and how she's put her people at the center of the brand.
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    20 mins
  • Unpacking NVIDIA, smart innovation and what’s to come in 2025 with Dawn Hudson
    Nov 22 2024
    Whether serving as CEO, CMO, or Chairman of the Board, Dawn Hudson has led a groundbreaking career that has spanned industries. From “Super Bowl Babies” at the NFL to the return of the “Pepsi Challenge” at Pepsi North America, she's no stranger to groundbreaking ideas born of an ability to see what’s around the corner. Now, she's on the board of NVIDIA, a company leading the globe in artificial intelligence computing. In this far-ranging conversation, Dawn gives a peak inside NVIDIA's rapid success, what she's learned throughout her iconic career and what marketers should focus on in 2025.
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    41 mins
  • Coloring outside the lines with e.l.f. Beauty's Kory Marchisotto
    Sep 10 2024
    Brands are often taught to color within the lines—but that's never been Kory Marchisotto's MO. So, it was only fitting when she joined e.l.f. Beauty as CMO, a brand with a penchant for disruption and a renegade spirit to match. Five years into her role and she's blown past industry benchmarks, broken records across digital platforms, and brand awareness has doubled. Tune in to this e.l.f.ing fun and inspiring conversation to hear how Kory's drive to disrupt has guided her throughout her career, how e.l.f. has become a billion-dollar brand, and why more women need a seat at the table. Note this episode was recorded in July 2024.
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    49 mins
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