Wish you could learn from the most creative brand leaders in the business?
Now you can.
Welcome to Stay StarryEyed where top CEOs, CMOs, authors, and founders share how they stay creative in business and in life. And how you can do it, too.
Hosted by Liz Seelye of StarryEyed Strategy, each episode brings inspiration, real-world insights, and tools to help you create and activate your next big idea.
You’ll walk away with practical lessons and proven approaches you can use, whether you’re repositioning your brand, rallying your team, or planning your next big launch.
New episodes drop every week or two on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you listen to and view your more actionable podcasts.
Introducing the
Stay StarryEyed Podcast
How to Make Sustainability a Business Advantage with Saloni Doshi (EcoEnclose)
Doing the right thing and protecting your margins don't have to be opposite goals. You just need to know where to start.
How to Turn AI into Action with Tammy Billings (Signal Flare AI)
What if the real advantage of AI isn't the model, but the context you give it?
The New Luxury in an AI World with Sam Torgerson (Viceroy)
What if the most powerful thing a brand can offer isn't a product or a price point, but a moment you will never forget?
If You Think of It, You Can Do It: Lessons on Purpose, Adventure, and Service with Dr. Alexander T. McCulloch
Most people spend their lives trying to find the right path. Dr. McCulloch continues to find new ones.
How to Rebrand Yourself and Land Your Dream Job with Marita Swift (The Big Biscuit)
Most people only apply for jobs they're already qualified for. But what if you're meant for more, or something completely different?
How to Use Setbacks to Build What’s Even Better with Katrina Markoff (Violet Flame Chocolate)
What if crisis and conflict can be the beginning of your most meaningful work?
The Secret to Leading Brands That Never Go Out of Style with Paul Damico (Perkins/Huddle House)
How do you ensure 60-year-old brands last another 60 and beyond?
How to Grow a Brand Sans Ads, Amazon, or Influencers with Kate Assaraf (Dip)
What if the best way to expand your brand is to stop following the typical playbook?
How to Build a Brand People Believe In with Jennifer Dodd and Tyler Owen (Main Squeeze Juice Co.)
How do you build a brand people trust enough to choose and help grow?
How to Expand a Brand Worth Talking About with Esther McIlvain (Hawkers Asian Street Food)
Want to grow a brand people discover and share without paying for attention?
How to Embolden Culture to Ensure Brand Experience with Eric Martino (Hard Rock Cafe)
How do you make sure your brand delivers what it promises?
How to Turn a Simple Problem into a Multi-Million Dollar Brand with Annabel Hay (Clutch)
What happens when a frustrating moment turns into a business idea you can't ignore?
How to Bring a Legacy Brand Back to Life with George Felix (Chili’s)
What does it really take to make an old brand exciting again?
Sustainability at Scale with Laurie Schalow (Chipotle)
What does it take to scale a brand sustainably while navigating growth, complexity, and constant change?
Stop Performing and Start Leading with Erin Levzow (CapitalSpring, Bite-Sized & Bossy)
What if the best way to get ahead is to stop performing and be your true self?
Rethinking Creative Strength with Emma Baines (Tony’s Chocolonely)
What if the future of creative leadership is less loud and more quiet power?
Modernizing a 100-Year-Old Legacy Brand with Elias Lehnert (Legacy Pie Co.)
How do you expand a beloved family brand without losing its soul?
How to Turn Product Passion into Brand Power with Matthew Carver (Pick & Cheese)
What happens when you turn one product into a branded point of view?
Turning Stories Into Industry Impact with Satyne Doner (WIRL, QSR, & FSR)
What if creativity isn't something you're given… but something you claim?
Democratizing Creative Content with Liz Giorgi (Soona)
You can't scale a brand today without scaling content.
Making In-Person Brand Moments Matter with Emily Schildt (Pop Up Grocer)
How do you get people off their phones and excited to shop in real life again?
Innovating at the Speed of Culture with Amy Eldredge (Crumbl)
How do you ensure constant creativity to drive sales and brand loyalty week after week?
Redesigning Leadership with Toni Ronayne (C-Society)
This episode is for brand leaders who are ready to stop waiting and start creating.
Driving Brand Growth with Eleanor Hayden (Verity)
Modern marketing offers more tools than ever before. But Eleanor's message is clear: growth doesn't come from doing more, it comes from doing the right things well.
Building a Buzz-Worthy Brand for Lasting Impact with Roxanne Quimby (Burt’s Bees)
This conversation is a rare treat.
The Trends That’ll Matter Most for Brands in 2026 with Megan Lynberg (Datassential)
The best trends reflect deeper, lasting shifts in how we shop, eat, and behave.
Thinking Bigger with Jack Gibbons (FB Society)
If you're trying to spot new opportunities earlier, build best-in-class brands faster, and think bigger for ideas that define complete categories, you're in the right place.
How to Communicate Like a TED Speaker with Briar Goldberg (TED Conferences)
What does it take to communicate with clarity, confidence, and creativity so that you move rooms, mobilize teams, and communicate ideas worth spreading?
Bridging Brand and Ops to Break Barriers with Heather Neary (Taco John’s)
Why understanding operations might be the fastest way to become a better brand leader.
Unlocking Creative Courage with Todd Smith (Swig)
How do you stand out early in your career and lead teams that are inspired to follow?
Ensuring Heart-Led Leadership with Amy Hom (Barcelona Wine Bar)
What does it mean to lead with both heart and high standards?
Being Bold, Not Beige, with Greg Creed (Yum! Brands)
What makes some brands last for generations, while others fade away?
Transforming How You Lead and Live with Bonnie Wan (The Life Brief)
What if you used the same rigor you'd bring to a brand to figure out your own next chapter?
Turning Stanley into a Cultural Icon with Jenn Reeves (Stanley, Funko)
How do you honor a brand's history while reinventing who it's for?