The CMO Whisperer

By: Steve Olenski
  • Summary

  • The CMO Whisperer, hosted by former Forbes writer Steve Olenski, is dedicated to those who keep it real in AND out of the world of marketing. From others in the C-suite to agency leaders to editors of publications to athletes to entertainsers and on and on, this show is for them and about them.
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Episodes
  • Building Brands That Last a Lifetime with Edithann Ramey
    Nov 22 2024

    My guest this week is Edithann Ramey, the Chief Marketing Officer at Six Flags Entertainment, where she oversees marketing strategy, consumer experience, CRM, group sales, and revenue management for North America's largest regional theme and water park company.

    Before joining Six Flags, Edith Ann was CMO at On the Border, a Mexican casual dining chain where she developed the brand's global marketing strategy, elevating its presence through innovative menu promotions and guest-focused experiences.

    She also served as Senior Director of Brand Extensions at Topgolf, where she launched and marketed new brand properties including Top Tracer and Swing Suites, achieving double-digit growth for the company. Early in her career, Edith Ann held various roles at Chili's, including VP of Marketing, where she oversaw advertising, promotions, media planning, and PR across the U.S. She has also worked with Brinker International's Maggiano's Little Italy and held marketing positions at Nokia, Yum! Brands, and Cadbury Schweppes, contributing to brand and product innovation efforts.

    Edith Ann holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and an MSC in Corporate Communications from Boston University. Originally from Puerto Rico and raised in Mexico City, she now lives in Coppell, Texas with her husband Jason, their teenage twins, and two dogs, Nacho and Lulu.

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    35 mins
  • Lessons for Big Brands and Startups with Adam Hanft
    Nov 15 2024

    My guest today is Adam Hanft, one of the few strategic and creative brands who has achieved success with Fortune 500 companies and startups.

    He sits on the boards of Scotts Miracle-Gro and 1-800 Flowers, and works with dozens of entrepreneurial founders to tell their essential stories across all channels.

    From a jolly and nimbleness to stripping away layers of bureaucracy to putting action and accountability together, there are shared learnings that can make big and small stronger.

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    28 mins
  • Secrets of Sustainable Marketing with Amina Pasha
    Nov 8 2024

    My guest this week is Amina Pasha, CMO of Thrive Market. With more than a decade of experience in CPG marketing at P&G, followed by a pivotal role at The Honest Company, Pasha serves as the guardian of Thrive Market’s mission-driven, e-commerce powerhouse. Thrive Market is now celebrating its 10th anniversary this November 10th by humanizing the online grocery mission—making healthy and sustainable living easy and affordable for everyone. She is leading the marketing team to create a cohesive story across every member touchpoint and encouraging her team to focus on impactful advertising strategies.

    Under her leadership, Thrive Market reached over 1 million members in 2020, became the largest grocer ever to receive B Corp certification, and provided more than $16 million in healthy groceries to those affected by food inequality. Now, in its 10th year, Thrive Market has more than 1.5 million paying members.

    Pasha was listed in Forbes' third annual CMO Next 2021 list as one of the country's top marketing chiefs, recognizing her success in leading Thrive Market’s transformative, mission-driven marketing. She has also been honored as 'One to Watch' by Brand Innovators and recognized by Adweek for her notable career achievements. In 2022, she spoke at the Forbes CMO Summit on the importance of sustainable marketing at Thrive Market.

    Pasha has revitalized the brand by refocusing on its core mission of promoting healthy, accessible, and affordable living. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, she began her career at PNC and later joined The Honest Company. Outside of Thrive, she mentors female leaders and has lived in over 13 countries. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her family and embraces an active, health-conscious lifestyle.

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    41 mins

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