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Brandidly Speaking is a podcast for marketers, brand builders, and communicators where modern marketing gets real. Hosted by Cris Gordon, Head of Beauty at MMC, each episode features candid conversations with founders, executives, creators, and cultural tastemakers reshaping their industries. Together, they break down what it really takes to build brands today: cutting through buzzwords to explore earned-first strategy, storytelling, community, influence, and growth. From the ROI of community to the transition from founder to CEO and navigating the creator economy, Brandidly Speaking offers a strategic roadmap for leaders to unlock your edge and shape what's next. Because today’s marketers have enough noise. We give you access, perspective, and a seat at the table. Join the @brandidly_speaking conversation: Instagram – https://bit.ly/brandidlyspeakingIG TikTok – <a href="https://bit.ly/br
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- 1 weeks ago40 min
How Cyndi Ramirez Built Chillhouse, Navigated a Covid Pivot, and Landed on Target Shelves
In this episode of Brandidly Speaking, Chillhouse founder and CEO, Cyndi Ramirez, shares her journey from opening a spa in New York City to building a nationally recognized nail care brand. Cyndi discusses the creation of Chill Tips, scaling through retail partnerships, raising capital, navigating an acquisition, leading with intuition, and building a legacy brand in today's beauty industry. This episode covers entrepreneurship, brand building, retail growth, founder-led marketing, beauty in...
- 3 weeks ago29 min
The Viral Pickle Brand Everyone's Talking About: How Good Girl Snacks Raised $3M
On this episode of Brandidly Speaking, Cris Gordon takes the mic for a solo deep dive into one of social media's hottest emerging brands: Good Girl Snacks and their viral Hot Girl Pickles. If you've spent any time on Instagram or TikTok, chances are you've seen them. What started as two best friends with a love of pickles quickly grew into a brand people couldn't stop rooting for. By sharing their journey openly from day one, the founders brought consumers along for every win, challenge, and...
- Aug 12, 202611 min
What Reddit Can Teach Your Brand About Your Audience
What if your audience is already telling you exactly what they care about? In this episode of Brandidly Speaking, Cris Gordon sits down with Alaina Simon, Senior Client Partner at Reddit, to explore how brands can tap into the real conversations happening on Reddit to better understand their audiences. People are openly sharing what they’re interested in, what they love, what they’re buying, and what they’re looking for, giving brands an incredible opportunity to listen and learn. Cris and Al...
- Jul 29, 202620 min
What Comes After a $275 Million Brand? Drybar Founder Alli Webb on Messy
What do you do after building one of the most iconic beauty brands in the world? If you're Alli Webb, you start over. In this episode, Cris Gordon sits down with the founder of Drybar and Messy to unpack what really changed between building a $275 million business and launching a brand in today's creator-first world. They discuss why authenticity is becoming every brand's biggest advantage, what founders get wrong about building community, the lessons Alli carried from Drybar (and the ones sh...
- Jul 15, 202616 min
How To Start Building Your Personal Brand Today with Cris Gordon
Your personal brand is one of the most valuable assets you'll ever build, and it's about so much more than your social media presence. In this solo episode, Cris Gordon, Head of Beauty at MMC, breaks down what it really means to have a personal brand and why it matters. Whether you're a founder, executive, creator, or early in your career, these are the practical steps to start building one with intention. If you've ever wondered how to stand out, attract the right opportunities, and become k...
- Jul 8, 202636 min
How to Build True Connection with your Brand’s Audience with CEO of MMC, Olga Fleming
In today’s episode, Cris sits down with Olga Fleming, CEO of MMC, the communications agency helping brands earn a place in consumers' everyday lives. Olga shares why the strongest brands go beyond awareness and create meaningful rituals, becoming products and services people rely on daily. When a brand successfully integrates into someone’s routine, it transforms customers into true advocates. Together, Cris and Olga explore what it takes to deeply understand your audience, identify unm...
- Jul 1, 202642 min
Founders Should Hear This Advice Before Planning Their Exit with Carrie Kerpen, The Exit Whisperer
What separates a business that grows from a business that gets acquired? In this episode, Cris sits down with founder, investor, author, and "Exit Whisperer" Carrie Kerpen to unpack the real lessons behind building, scaling, and selling an 8-figure company. Together, they discuss the biggest mistakes founders make when preparing for an exit, why visibility and PR can impact how buyers perceive your business, the role personal branding plays in increasing company value, an...
- Jun 17, 202645 min
We Gave Founders 5 Minutes of PR Advice – Here's What They Needed to Hear
From early-stage startups to seven-figure brands, every founder is asking the same questions: How do I grow? Where is my audience? What actually works in PR today? In this SXSW special, we answer those questions in real time – giving founders just 5 minutes each to unlock smarter, more strategic approaches to visibility, storytelling, and growth. From scaling beyond referrals to refining your brand identity and finding the right rooms, these rapid-fire conversations reveal the patterns,...
About Brandidly Speaking
Brandidly Speaking is a podcast for marketers, brand builders, and communicators where modern marketing gets real. Hosted by Cris Gordon, Head of Beauty at MMC, each episode features candid conversations with founders, executives, creators, and cultural tastemakers reshaping their industries. Together, they break down what it really takes to build brands today: cutting through buzzwords to explore earned-first strategy, storytelling, community, influence, and growth. From the ROI of community to the transition from founder to CEO and navigating the creator economy, Brandidly Speaking offers a strategic roadmap for leaders to unlock your edge and shape what's next. Because today’s marketers have enough noise. We give you access, perspective, and a seat at the table. Join the @brandidly_speaking conversation: Instagram – https://bit.ly/brandidlyspeakingIG TikTok – <a href="https://bit.ly/br
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