May 1, 20261 hr 1 min
Udi Ledergor, Chief Evangelist, Gong
In this episode, we sit down with Udi Ledergor, Chief Evangelist at Gong, to explore creativity, risk-taking, and what it really takes to build a standout brand.
Episodes
17
Latest episode
May 2026
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EN
About the show
Welcome to the Optimism Always podcast. Hosted by advertising leader and partner at Optimism BH, Matt Hofherr. Learn firsthand from founders and marketing professionals about what it takes to create business momentum, and all the driving forces behind their brands. And of course, as our name suggests, you’ll learn all of this with a big sprinkle of optimism. Come on people! Hit play.
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May 1, 202649 min
Russell Barnett, CPG Growth Operator & Advisor
What does it take to build a brand that truly connects and drives growth? We sit down with CPG brand builder, Russell Barnett, for a conversation on leadership, brand building, and driving meaningful growth.
May 1, 202643 min
Stacy Fritz, Founder, FIT2Order
Don't miss this episode of Optimism Always, where Stacy Fritz, Founder of FIT2Order talks about wellness, resilience, and building a life and business with purpose.
September 8, 202533 min
Emily Silver, Chief Marketing & Athlete Experience Officer, Dick's Sporting Goods
How did Emily Silver rise through 16 years at PepsiCo to now lead marketing and athlete experience at Dick’s Sporting Goods? Listen as she shares the lessons she has learned about leadership, mentorship, and finding balance and why she believes sports can inspire optimism and bring communities together?
September 5, 202542 min
Radhika Duggal, Chief Marketing Officer, Major League Soccer
Listen as Radhika Duggal, CMO of Major League Soccer, shares lessons from her career in marketing, how she’s shaping the future of the league, and why she believes sports can unite communities and inspire optimism.
September 4, 202558 min
Nathan Harding, CTO and Co-Founder, LUUM Precision Lash
What does it take to turn breakthrough ideas into real-world impact? Listen as Nathan Harding, CTO and Co-Founder of LUUM Precision Lash, shares his journey from pioneering robotics to reinventing beauty technology and why he stays optimistic about innovation and human potential.
September 3, 202545 min
Sara Varni, Chief Marketing Officer, Datadog
From Salesforce to Twilio to Datadog, Sara Varni has built a career leading marketing at some of the most influential tech companies. Now as CMO of Datadog, she opens up about what it takes to scale brand and growth in the fast-moving world of software and why optimism is her edge in leadership and life.
September 2, 202530 min
Phyllis Rothschild, CMO of Pete & Gerry’s Organics
What can eggs teach us about purpose, play, and optimism? Phyllis Rothschild, CMO of Pete & Gerry’s Organics, cracks open her journey from consulting to leading a mission-driven food brand. From hen jokes and Spotify playlists to big ideas about animal welfare and brand purpose, she shares how Pete & Gerry’s is keeping things fun while making a real impact.
May 1, 202536 min
Rachel Heit, CMO - San Francisco Giants
What does it take to build a brand that fans love? We sit down with Rachel Heit, CMO of the San Francisco Giants, to explore the strategies behind fan engagement, storytelling, and the innovative strategies that keep fans engaged season after season. So grab your favorite ballpark snack and hit play—it's time for some big league optimism!
February 4, 2025Episode 145 min
Vineet Mehra, Chief Marketing Officer - Chime
What happens when a brand decides to revolutionize financial services by challenging every traditional banking norm? Hear how Chime's CMO, Vineet Mehra is empowering millions of Americans to take control of their financial journey.
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