Join us in this inspiring episode of our podcast as we sit down with Carin Luna-Ostaseski, the trailblazing founder of SIA Scotch Whisky. As one of the first Hispanic entrepreneurs in the Scotch whisky industry, Carin shares her incredible journey as a first-generation Cuban American and the role empathy played in her personal and professional development. In this engaging conversation, Carin reveals how her cultural background and empathetic approach helped her create SIA Scotch Whisky, a brand that resonates with a diverse audience and challenges the traditional Scotch whisky industry's conventions. We dive deep into Carin's experiences as a woman in the male-dominated world of Scotch whisky, her crowdfunding success story, and her ongoing commitment to supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs through The Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund by SIA Scotch. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Carin Luna-Ostaseski's unique perspective on entrepreneurship, empathy, and the power of breaking stereotypes in the Scotch whisky world. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring episodes! Connect with Carin Luna-Ostaseski and SIA Scotch Whisky: http://siascotchwhisky.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/carinlunaostaseski/ https://www.instagram.com/siascotchwhisky/  More about our host: Having produced over 100 podcasts in less than three years, Polly Hammond rings in 2023 with the launch of her third annual series, Be Nice or Leave. A long time ago (yes, in a galaxy far far way), Polly graduated from USC with degrees in International Relations and French. Those studies led to a deep and abiding love affair with Behavioural Economics, and nowadays her work is based on all the crazy and irrational reasons consumers engage with brands. (Heads up, she’s a big fan of pop culture, so any interview is sure to have at least one Star Wars reference thrown in.) In the past few years, Polly has been regularly invited to speak on topics of empathy, accessibility, sustainability, and growth at Wine2Wine, the World Bulk Wine Conference, Oregon Wine Symposium, Moldovan Competitiveness Project Digital Workshops, OenoCo Intl Wine Economic Forum, Wine Media Conferences...oh and a whole bunch more. On top of all that, Polly is lucky enough to wake up each day and work with one of the most talented digital development teams working with ecommerce businesses today. Since its inception as a tiny studio that thought "maybe we can make a difference," her agency 5forests has grown into a globally-recognized, award-winning digital marketing agency working with some of America's top brands. To learn more about Polly and her work at 5forests, visit: https://5forests.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pollyhammond_/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/p-hammond-5f/

Welcome to Be Nice or Leave, a marketing podcast for anyone looking to unlock the power of empathy to drive success in their business. In this episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Frances Tang, the founder/Captain Awkward/CEO of Awkward Essentials, a company that makes personal solutions for hella personal problems. Frances is the inventor of the dripstick – an after-sex cleanup sponge that has garnered attention for its unique and innovative approach to personal hygiene. With a degree in Communications from UC San Diego and a diverse work history that includes everything from hula dancing to wedding photography, Frances is an expert in thinking outside the box and taking risks. Frances is passionate about experiential marketing, sarcastic humor, and empowering individuals to try new things and embrace fearlessness. Her company, Awkward Essentials, is changing the conversation around post-sex cleanup. We're thrilled to have her on the podcast today to talk about her journey, the importance of sexual empowerment, and the future of Awkward Essentials. To learn more about Frances and all things Awkward Essentials, find them online at: https://awkwardessentials.com/ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJmDVtRg/ https://www.instagram.com/awkwardessentials https://www.facebook.com/awkwardessentials https://www.twitter.com/awkessentials More about our host: Having produced over 100 podcasts in less than three years, Polly Hammond rings in 2023 with the launch of her third annual series, Be Nice or Leave. A long time ago (yes, in a galaxy far far way), Polly graduated from USC with degrees in International Relations and French. Those studies led to a deep and abiding love affair with Behavioural Economics, and nowadays her work is based on all the crazy and irrational reasons consumers engage with brands. (Heads up, she’s a big fan of pop culture, so any interview is sure to have at least one Star Wars reference thrown in.) In the past few years, Polly has been regularly invited to speak on topics of empathy, accessibility, sustainability, and growth at Wine2Wine, the World Bulk Wine Conference, Oregon Wine Symposium, Moldovan Competitiveness Project Digital Workshops, OenoCo Intl Wine Economic Forum, Wine Media Conferences...oh and a whole bunch more. On top of all that, Polly is lucky enough to wake up each day and work with one of the most talented digital development teams working with ecommerce businesses today. Since its inception as a tiny studio that thought "maybe we can make a difference," her agency 5forests has grown into a globally-recognized, award-winning digital marketing agency working with some of America's top brands. To learn more about Polly and her work at 5forests, visit: https://5forests.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pollyhammond_/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/p-hammond-5f/

Welcome to Be Nice or Leave, a marketing podcast for anyone looking to unlock the power of empathy to drive success in their business. In this episode, we sit down with Susan Lee Colby, co-founder of Grace Creative, the only women-owned marketing and advertising agency focused on women over 50. Susan brings a wealth of experience and creativity to her work, having worked with some of the world's largest brands such as Honda, Apple, and Pizza Hut. Through Grace Creative, Susan is on a mission to revolutionize what it means to age, challenge clichés and stereotypes about being older, and help companies tap into a hugely overlooked market opportunity - women over 50. In this interview, Susan shares her insights into marketing to women over 50, the unique challenges and opportunities of this demographic, and how empathy and community-building play a crucial role in her approach to marketing. We also dive into tools that Susan and her team have developed to connect companies with their target audience in a candid, social setting. Additionally, we discuss the #AgeisNOTjustaNumber social campaign, which was created during Covid lockdown and has turned into a movement, empowering women and women-led brands all over the world to own their age. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Susan's career, her passion for challenging age-based stereotypes, and her innovative approach to marketing to women over 50. To learn more about Susan, be sure to visit: https://gracecreativela.com/ https://www.instagram.com/girlsgone50/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lee-colby-80b18819/   More about our host: Having produced over 100 podcasts in less than three years, Polly Hammond rings in 2023 with the launch of her third annual series, Be Nice or Leave. A long time ago (yes, in a galaxy far far way), Polly graduated from USC with degrees in International Relations and French. Those studies led to a deep and abiding love affair with Behavioural Economics, and nowadays her work is based on all the crazy and irrational reasons consumers engage with brands. (Heads up, she’s a big fan of pop culture, so any interview is sure to have at least one Star Wars reference thrown in.) In the past few years, Polly has been regularly invited to speak on topics of empathy, accessibility, sustainability, and growth at Wine2Wine, the World Bulk Wine Conference, Oregon Wine Symposium, Moldovan Competitiveness Project Digital Workshops, OenoCo Intl Wine Economic Forum, Wine Media Conferences...oh and a whole bunch more. On top of all that, Polly is lucky enough to wake up each day and work with one of the most talented digital development teams working with ecommerce businesses today. Since its inception as a tiny studio that thought "maybe we can make a difference," her agency 5forests has grown into a globally-recognized, award-winning digital marketing agency working with some of America's top brands. To learn more about Polly and her work at 5forests, visit: https://5forests.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pollyhammond_/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/p-hammond-5f/

Welcome to Be Nice or Leave, a markeing podcast for anyone looking to unlock the power of empathy to drive success in their business. In this episode, we are joined by design superstar Rowena Curlewis, the CEO and co-founder of Denomination, one of the world's top design agencies specializing in the drinks industry. In this conversation, we delve into the importance of empathy in design and explore the latest trends shaping the drinks sector. Rowena shares her wisdom on how empathy enhances the design process, helps designers cater to clients' and consumers' unique needs, and contributes to creating inclusive and accessible experiences. Furthermore, she discusses the emerging trends in drinks design, including sustainability, technological advancements, and shifting consumer preferences. Don't miss this engaging and informative discussion with a true industry expert! To learn more about Rowena & Denomination, be sure to visit: https://www.denomination.com/ https://instagram.com/denomination.design https://au.linkedin.com/company/denomination More about our host: Having produced over 100 podcasts in less than three years, Polly Hammond rings in 2023 with the launch of her third annual series, Be Nice or Leave. A long time ago (yes, in a galaxy far far way), Polly graduated from USC with degrees in International Relations and French. Those studies led to a deep and abiding love affair with Behavioural Economics, and nowadays her work is based on all the crazy and irrational reasons consumers engage with brands. (Heads up, she’s a big fan of pop culture, so any interview is sure to have at least one Star Wars reference thrown in.) In the past few years, Polly has been regularly invited to speak on topics of empathy, accessibility, sustainability, and growth at Wine2Wine, the World Bulk Wine Conference, Oregon Wine Symposium, Moldovan Competitiveness Project Digital Workshops, OenoCo Intl Wine Economic Forum, Wine Media Conferences...oh and a whole bunch more. On top of all that, Polly is lucky enough to wake up each day and work with one of the most talented digital development teams working with ecommerce businesses today. Since its inception as a tiny studio that thought "maybe we can make a difference," her agency 5forests has grown into a globally-recognized, award-winning digital marketing agency working with some of America's top brands. To learn more about Polly and her work at 5forests, visit: https://5forests.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pollyhammond_/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/p-hammond-5f/

Welcome to Be Nice or Leave, a marketing podcast for anyone looking to unlock the power of empathy to drive success in their business. In this episode, we're thrilled to be joined by Anne Devereux-Mills, a well-known speaker on women's leadership and founder of Parlay House, an international community that fosters connections amongst women in business. Together, we'll be exploring the power of empathy and how it can be used to build stronger businesses and communities. Throughout the podcast, we'll be discussing the different aspects of empathy, from self-empathy to empathy building in community and business culture, and finally to empathy as a tool for business success. Anne will be sharing her insights and experiences on how empathy can be used to improve decision-making, build stronger relationships, and create positive change. We'll also be diving into the world of women's leadership and discussing how empathy plays a critical role in this field. Anne will share her strategies for building empathy in business and creating a more inclusive and supportive workplace. If you're a business leader, community member, or simply interested in exploring the power of empathy, this podcast is for you. So join us as we learn from one of the leading voices in women's leadership and discover how empathy can help us create a better world for all. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more great content! To learn more about Anne and her work, be sure to visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annedevmills/ https://parlayhouse.com/ https://www.instagram.com/parlay.house/ More about our host: Having produced over 100 podcasts in less than three years, Polly Hammond rings in 2023 with the launch of her third annual series, Be Nice or Leave. A long time ago (yes, in a galaxy far far way), Polly graduated from USC with degrees in International Relations and French. Those studies led to a deep and abiding love affair with Behavioural Economics, and nowadays her work is based on all the crazy and irrational reasons consumers engage with brands. (Heads up, she’s a big fan of pop culture, so any interview is sure to have at least one Star Wars reference thrown in.) In the past few years, Polly has been regularly invited to speak on topics of empathy, accessibility, sustainability, and growth at Wine2Wine, the World Bulk Wine Conference, Oregon Wine Symposium, Moldovan Competitiveness Project Digital Workshops, OenoCo Intl Wine Economic Forum, Wine Media Conferences...oh and a whole bunch more. On top of all that, Polly is lucky enough to wake up each day and work with one of the most talented digital development teams working with ecommerce businesses today. Since its inception as a tiny studio that thought "maybe we can make a difference," her agency 5forests has grown into a globally-recognized, award-winning digital marketing agency working with some of America's top brands. To learn more about Polly and her work at 5forests, visit: https://5forests.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pollyhammond_/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/p-hammond-5f/

Welcome to Be Nice or Leave, a marketing podcast for anyone looking to unlock the power of empathy to drive success in their business. In this episode, we explore the topic of Empathy in Business with guests Christian Holthausen, founder of Westbrook Marketing Partners and an experienced Sales, Marketing & Communications Director in the international wine and spirits industry, and Gabrielle Opaz, a Cross-Cultural, Intercultural and Emotional Intelligence Trainer, Facilitator & Coach. We dive into the meaning of empathy and how we can become more empathetic in both our personal and professional lives. Our guests share their insights on how empathy can improve relationships, communication, and foster a more positive work environment. We also explore how our guests use empathy in their professional lives as communicators, and how it has helped them connect with their audience, understand their needs, and develop comprehensive brand value strategies. If you're interested in learning how empathy can benefit you and your business, this episode is for you! Join us for a thoughtful and engaging conversation about the power of empathy in today's workplace. Learn more about Gabriella at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellaopaz/ Learn more about Christian at https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-holthausen-04b3a92/ More about our host: Having produced over 100 podcasts in less than three years, Polly Hammond rings in 2023 with the launch of her third annual series, Be Nice or Leave. A long time ago (yes, in a galaxy far far way), Polly graduated from USC with degrees in International Relations and French. Those studies led to a deep and abiding love affair with Behavioural Economics, and nowadays her work is based on all the crazy and irrational reasons consumers engage with brands. (Heads up, she’s a big fan of pop culture, so any interview is sure to have at least one Star Wars reference thrown in.) In the past few years, Polly has been regularly invited to speak on topics of empathy, accessibility, sustainability, and growth at Wine2Wine, the World Bulk Wine Conference, Oregon Wine Symposium, Moldovan Competitiveness Project Digital Workshops, OenoCo Intl Wine Economic Forum, Wine Media Conferences...oh and a whole bunch more. On top of all that, Polly is lucky enough to wake up each day and work with one of the most talented digital development teams working with ecommerce businesses today. Since its inception as a tiny studio that thought "maybe we can make a difference," her agency 5forests has grown into a globally-recognized, award-winning digital marketing agency working with some of America's top brands. To learn more about Polly and her work at 5forests, visit: https://5forests.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pollyhammond_/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/p-hammond-5f/

In this episode, we're joined by Janie Brooks, Managing Director of Brooks Wine and Oregon's Wine Person of the Year. But wine was not always Janie's path. When her only brother died unexpectedly in the middle of the 2004 harvest, the local wine community rallied together to keep his dream alive. Struck by their generosity and guidance, Janie knew that Brooks needed to carry on that legacy of community and collaboration. Today, she shares her experience building an award-winning purposeful wine business. More about today's guest: Portland native Janie Brooks Heuck spent more than a decade in the health care industry before finding herself responsible for the business operations at Brooks Wine. Struck by the generosity and guidance from the Oregon wine community after her brother Jimi’s passing, Janie quickly realized the importance of Jimi’s lifework and has been keeping the Brooks boat afloat since 2004. Janie is passionate about Brooks, family, travel, and Riesling. She loves to golf, sail, work out, and take photos when she isn’t working. To learn more about Janie and her work at Brooks Wine, visit: https://www.brookswine.com/ https://www.facebook.com/brookswines/ https://www.instagram.com/brookswinery/ https://www.youtube.com/@brookswine More about our host: Having produced over 100 podcasts in less than three years, Polly Hammond rings in 2023 with the launch of her third annual series, Be Nice or Leave. A long time ago (yes, in a galaxy far far way), Polly graduated from USC with degrees in International Relations and French. Those studies led to a deep and abiding love affair with Behavioural Economics, and nowadays her work is based on all the crazy and irrational reasons consumers engage with brands. (Heads up, she’s a big fan of pop culture, so any interview is sure to have at least one Star Wars reference thrown in.) In the past few years, Polly has been regularly invited to speak on topics of empathy, accessibility, sustainability, and growth at Wine2Wine, the World Bulk Wine Conference, Oregon Wine Symposium, Moldovan Competitiveness Project Digital Workshops, OenoCo Intl Wine Economic Forum, Wine Media Conferences...oh and a whole bunch more. On top of all that, Polly is lucky enough to wake up each day and work with one of the most talented digital development teams working with ecommerce businesses today. Since its inception as a tiny studio that thought "maybe we can make a difference," her agency 5forests has grown into a globally-recognized, award-winning digital marketing agency working with some of America's top brands. To learn more about Polly and her work at 5forests, visit: https://5forests.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pollyhammond_/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/p-hammond-5f/

Be Nice or Leave explores the role of empathy in driving business growth and success. Through interviews with business leaders and experts, this series delves into the ways in which empathy can help companies better understand and serve their customers, improve communication and collaboration within the organization, and ultimately lead to increased profitability and sustainability. Join us as we explore the challenges and benefits of incorporating empathy into company culture, and offer tips and strategies for developing empathy in the workplace. With a mix of informative discussions and real-world examples, Be Nice or Leave provides valuable insights for anyone looking to bring empathy into their business practices. You'll find Be Nice or Leave wherever podcasts are served, or on the 5forests YouTube channel.