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BOSS by Ali Levitan
Hosted by Ali Levitan · EN
BOSS by Ali Levitan is Ali Levitan's executive interview series on LinkedIn that is now a top rated Podcast. Learn, network, and pay it forward with stories from the Head of Global Partnerships at TikTok, Head of Sales at NBCU, CMO at CVS Health, CEO at Dress for Success, CMO at JPMorgan, Chief Sustainability Officer at Verizon, Head of Global Learning at Bloomberg, and more.
Ali, a seasoned media, tech, and startup executive, has been featured by Fortune Magazine, The New York Times, Bloomberg, TFQ, CES, Cynopsis Media, AWS Podcast, The Federal Reserve, Wharton Magazine and more.
The BOSS audience ranges from executives to people looking for new career opportunities to students looking for inspiration. BOSS stories and access to a wide variety of seasoned leaders and founders is what Ali wished she had when she was in college. Ali is now in her 40s with 2 kids (Jake and Sophia) and still looking to her BOSS network and these clips for daily inspiration and gems of wisdom.
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BOSS with Chris Schmicker, Head of Marketing at Shop - Your career doesn't have to be a straight line
May 6, 202500:10:51Tap to summarizeYour career doesn’t have to be a straight line. In fact… the best ones rarely are. 👏Chris Schmicker's journey proves it.📍 Editorial ➡️ revenue-driving marketing📍 Legacy media ➡️ growth tech📍 B2B ➡️ B2C📍 And yes, Honolulu ➡️ NYCNow?He’s Head of Marketing for Shop (Shopify’s consumer platform)🔥 A few takeaways from this new BOSS interview:✅ “Being flexible and agile in your career is a virtue, not a vice.”✅ “Your job title doesn’t define your transferable skills.”✅ “When you start a new role, do 100 one-on-ones in your first 100 days.”✅ “B2B and B2C aren’t separate anymore. People buy from people.”We also got into:→ Leveraging your network for career growth→ Why integrated marketers have superpowers in today’s market→ The real key to adapting across industries (and why recruiters still get this wrong)→ Creative curiosity as a career advantage→ And his boldest next move: finishing a novel!If you’ve ever felt stuck, considered a pivot, or wanted to make a big leap, this one’s for you.👇 Watch. Comment. Share. Let’s talk about what’s possible in 2025.👉 ❤️ Follow me, Ali Levitan, for more BOSS content, sales & marketing insights, media & tech trends, and what's actually working in 2025.
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I didn't think it was POSSIBLE but Christian Muche, Co-Founder of Possible is back on BOSS
Apr 17, 202500:10:15Tap to summarize“You’re watching BOSS with Ali Levitan because if you’re not learning from the boldest leaders out there… you’re falling behind.”—Christian Muche, Co-Founder of POSSIBLEOnly two people have ever returned to BOSS for a second interview.The first? Lauren Birnbaum, one of TikTok’s earliest U.S. hires.The second? Christian Muche.Why?Because what he’s building with POSSIBLE is more than a conference.It’s a business accelerator for the entire marketing ecosystem.Here’s what we dig into:🔹 Why most marketing events feel like copy-paste🔹 What it takes to create rooms that actually move deals forward🔹 Why IRL trust is the most valuable currency in a noisy digital world🔹 And how thought leadership is no longer optional—it’s your growth engineChristian told me someone pulled him aside and said:“I’ve never been in a room with this much influence, openness, and possibility.”That line says it all.POSSIBLE isn’t about panels. It’s about access, action, and outcomes.The full BOSS interview is live.If you lead marketing, sales, brand, content, or partnerships—watch this.And then let’s talk:What makes an event actually worth your time in 2025? 👇I’ll be at POSSIBLE this April:Networking.Connecting.Running BOSS interviews.Taking in the big ideas.And yes, ordering a cocktail or two. 🍸If you’re hosting something fab or want to get a coffee or collaborate, DM me.👉 ❤️ Follow me, Ali Levitan, for more BOSS conversations on sales & marketing, executive thought leadership, and landing that dream role in 2025 (very active on that last one).
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BOSS with Erica Lockheimer, LinkedIn's former VP Engineering and now Founder & CEO of HumanizeHer made the leap from corporate into entrepreneurship
Mar 19, 202500:10:22Tap to summarize“How did I make that decision? I’ll tell you, it was scary as hell.”That’s how Erica Lockheimer, LinkedIn's former VP Engineering and now Founder & CEO of HumanizeHer, described her leap from corporate leadership into entrepreneurship.We talked about the fear, the courage, and the mindset shift it takes to bet on yourself, build a movement, and create impact.💡 Why she left LinkedIn after 13+ years💡 How she built a global community of women in tech💡 Why “If you don’t ask, the answer is always NO” became her guiding mantraThis is a must-listen for anyone navigating a career pivot, building a brand, or wondering what’s next.Watch, comment, and let me know—what’s the boldest career decision you’ve ever made? 👇👉 ❤️ Follow me, Ali Levitan, for more BOSS conversations on sales & marketing insights, networking like a BOSS, and my path to finding that dream job in 2025 (still working on that last one) 🚀
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BOSS with Seth Matlins, MD, Forbes CMO Network
Jun 7, 2024Tap to summarizeExcited to share my latest BOSS episode featuring Seth Matlins, Managing Director of the Forbes CMO Network! We met at the POSSIBLE Conference in Miami, and his insights are pure gold for marketers and leaders alike. 🎤✨🔑 Highlights:"The majority of CEOs and CFOs have no marketing background... They think they understand marketing simply because they've been marketed to, but they do not." Seth's take on the disconnect between executives and marketing."Marketing's job is to sell, no matter what you're selling, whether it's yourself or an idea, product or a service..." A powerful perspective on the role of marketing.The art of pitching and creating your own job opportunities.Insightful advice for rising stars and aspiring leaders.Seth shares his passion for marketing, his love for family, and some priceless advice for both seasoned professionals and those just starting their careers. This conversation is packed with wisdom, laughs, and aha moments you won't want to miss! 💡👏💬 What was your favorite takeaway from Seth's story? Let's discuss this in the comments! 👇📢 Don't forget to like, share, and spread the knowledge! 🌐✨Catch prior BOSS by Ali Levitan episodes with Leah Meranus Ross Simmonds Erick Dominguez Jason Schulweis Christian Muche Tiffany M. Moore Monica Williams Aria Finger Reema Rao Trina Maynes and many many more on my LinkedIn feed or the podcast.Dress by LoveShackFancy! Editing Super Powers by Descript (I used Studio Sound at 50% and the Remove Filler Words feature)
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