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Disney, Cannes Lions & Turma da Monica | Meet the Black Sheep of Creative Royalty | Volume 6
Season 1 · Episode 6
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 • Duration 01:06:31
Disney creative lead Carol Saraiva shares how she went from winning Cannes Lions to reinventing her career at Disney. In this episode, she discusses advertising, copywriting, creativity, branding, leadership, and building a global creative career across Brazil, Portugal, and Los Angeles.
Her grandfather is the "Walt Disney of Brazil," her mother is the real-life inspiration for the country's most famous cartoon character, and the one thing Carol refused to do was join the family business. Instead she became the third most-awarded copywriter in the world, used her Cannes Lions as a passport out of Brazil, and rebuilt herself twice: once in Portugal, where she could barely write the language, and again in Los Angeles, where she lost the craft she was best at and had to become an art director, a director, and a screenwriter to survive. This is a conversation about reinvention, about creativity changing as you age, about the immigrant tax of whitewashing yourself to fit in, and about why she now spends her own time and money opening doors for the next generation of women who want to do what she did.
Episode Chapters:
00:00:00 | Welcome: From São Paulo to Disney
00:15:00 | Agency vs. Brand: When the Best Idea Stops Being the Point
00:20:00 | Does Creativity Change as You Age?
00:23:30 | São Paulo: Where Ad People Are Rock Stars
00:24:50 | The Award That Became a Passport
00:34:30 | Bald Cartoons: The Campaign That Changed Everything
00:37:30 | Portugal: Losing the Language She Was Best At
00:48:00 | Diversify Your Skills (or You Won't Lead Well)
00:52:00 | Spill the Tea
00:54:00 | Elas na Gringa and Women at Disney
01:19:00 | Creative Royalty: Her Grandfather, Her Mother, and the Black Sheep
01:53:00 | Creative Partnership, Mentorship, and Interns
02:05:00 | The Immigrant Tax: Whitewashing Yourself to Fit In
Disclaimer: The content shared on The Learning Lounge is provided for educational and informational purposes only and reflects the personal experiences, opinions, and perspectives of the hosts and guests. It should not be considered or relied upon as medical, legal, financial, mental health, tax, investment, or other professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual circumstances before making decisions related to your health, finances, business, career, or personal situation. Discussions may include topics such as wellness, supplements, peptides, performance optimization, business strategy, investing, and personal development. Individual circumstances vary, and results are not guaranteed. The views, opinions, statements, and claims expressed by guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Learning Lounge, Dang World, its owners, employees, affiliates, sponsors, or partners. Dang World does not independently verify all guest statements and assumes no responsibility for decisions made or actions taken based on the information presented.
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Our People:
Karan Dang - Co-Host & Chief Creative Officer
Shruti Dang - Co-Host & Chief Operating Officer
Utsav Dang - VP Strategic Operations
Missy Hauser - Producer
Sydney Dutton - Community and Operations Manager
Josh Lara - Executive Assistant
July Studio - Post Production House
Fahd Sukarno P. Mantukay - Short Form Editor
Nadzmin Lackua - Social Media Graphic Designer
Mark Managan - Shortform Editor
Pauline Ann Taguiam - Shortform Editor
Keith Tan - Producer
John Mark Galamay - Social Writer
Santiago Sanchez - AV Technician
Will Mazzola - Original Lighting & Camera Design
Trina Duarte - Hair and Makeup
German Belkin - Original Soundtrack
Jassi Aunty - Head Chef
Special Thanks:
Late Sidharth Raj Dang, Amrita Dang, Shashi Shukla, Praveen Shukla , Aria Dang, Blue Vir Dang
The Man Behind Advertising's Most Insane Stunts | Marc Simons, Giant Spoon | Volume 5
Season 1 · Episode 6
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 01:20:12
Experiential marketing doesn't get more insane than this. A 270-foot dragon coiled around the Empire State Building made 8 billion impressions in a single campaign. 90,000 square feet of Texas desert turned into HBO's Westworld. 400 drones forming a scannable QR code 300 feet over Austin. 15 landmarks across 14 countries cracked open into the Stranger Things Upside Down in a single night. One agency made all of it - Giant Spoon.
In this episode, Karan and Shruti sit down with Marc Simons, co-founder of Giant Spoon, the independent agency behind some of the most talked-about experiential marketing campaigns in the world.
In 2013, Marc walked out of the holding-company world with three colleagues and no safety net. Over the next 13 years, he built Giant Spoon into one of the most celebrated agencies in advertising.
This is a conversation about creative risk, what it actually takes to start an agency, the art of selling big ideas, and how he rebuilt after the moment in 2020 when it all nearly fell apart.
Whether you work in advertising or marketing, you're thinking about starting your own agency, or you just want to know how the most ambitious brand stunts in the world actually get made, this one's for you.
Episode Chapters:
0:00 | Welcome; Dragons, Westworld & a Drone in the Sky
3:52 | The Pet Store: What His Grandfather Taught Him
8:18 | Two Weeks of Pre-Med, Then a Pivot
11:07 | The Internship and Two Lessons That Stuck
15:26 | Madison Avenue Meets Silicon Valley
26:27 | Demo Days and the Failed Black Card
32:56 | The Leap: Leaving the Holding Company
The Art of Pause - Why Burnout is an Injury, Not a Fatality | Jean Batthany | Part II | Volume 4
Season 1 · Episode 5
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 • Duration 45:32
JeanBatthany is one of the most accomplished creative leaders in advertising, marketing & brand building. Our conversation with her was so good, we had to split it into two parts. She was first-ever Chief Creative Officer at Walmart, creative transformer of Disney's in-house agency, founder of The Art of the Pause & pioneer of Regenerative Creativity.
In Part II, Jean opens up to us about the sexual abuse she endured from a global leader at her company, takes us inside the covert culture at her last workplace, the 160K sq ft studio she built, and thecareer pivot that blindsided her. She opens up about losing her father, the LinkedIn post that went viral in the aftermath, and the moment burnout finally had a name.
We talk about how burnout is an injury, not a fatality and it starts healing with taking 1/24th of your day for yourself. We close with some of the best Audience Q&A to date. Don't miss it!
Episode Chapters:
0:00 | Welcome & Recap
4:06 | Chai Rapid-Fire Segment
13:06 | The Walmart Pivot: First-Ever Chief Creative Officer
16:54 | Covert Culture & Grin F*cking
18:14 | Building the 160K Sq Ft Studio
20:10 | Blindsided: A Calendar Invite She Didn't Expect
21:48 | Her Father's Death 24:15 | The LinkedIn Post That Went Viral
24:56 | The Awakening: Naming The Art of Pause
29:37 | "Burnout Is an Injury, Not a Fatality"
30:22 | Daily Practices 34:53 | Audience Q&A
Why Anger Might Save Us, According to Walmart's Former CCO | Jean Batthany | Part I | Volume 4
Season 1 · Episode 4
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 • Duration 54:33
Jean Batthany is one of the most accomplished creative leaders in advertising, marketing & brandbuilding. Our conversation with her was so good that we split it into twoparts.
She was the first Chief Creative Officer at Walmart & the creative leader who transformed Disney's in-house team into an award-winning agency. She's the founder of The Art of the Pause & the pioneer of Regenerative Creativity: a new operating system for how we create, lead & work without burning out. For over 30 years, she's led award-winning creative at DDB Chicago, BBDO, Saatchi & Saatchi, Merkley + Partners, and she was named one of Business Insider's 30 Most Creative Women in Advertising.
Her message moves past burnout & toxic productivity toward something more radical & more human, psychologically safe cultures brave enough for big ideas & failing forward. She has shared it on stages including TEDx, Cannes Lions, ThinkLA & NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
At Walmart, Jean led the creative mission to build a 160,000squarefootstudio for creativity at the speed of retail. At Disney, she transformed the creative services team & built a culture of curiosity, learning & innovation. Today she works as a FractionalCCO, partnering with mission-driven leaders and brands to build a more sustainable, equitable, beautiful world.
Off the clock, Jean is the proud mother of two daughters, a former Advertising Working Mother of the Year & a past board member of Girls Inc. of LA. She's happiest on, in, or near the water, food is her love language & she still gets high on ideas.
EpisodeChapters:
0:00 | Welcome — "Teach Me to Be a Girl Dad"
The Corporate Broadway Show | Andrew McKechnie | Volume 3
Season 1 · Episode 3
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 • Duration 01:26:17
This week on The Learning Lounge, hosts Shruti and Karan Dang sit down with AndrewMcKechnie, Head of Business Creative at OpenAI, for a wide-ranging conversation on creative leadership, brand strategy, and what it takes to lead creative work inside one of the most influential companies in tech.
Andrew's path is anything but conventional. Raised across Kenya, Indonesia, thePhilippines, Singapore, NewZealand, and Boston, he built a global creative career that runs through the high-pressure advertising world of the early 2000s, AdAge-recognized rebranding work, and senior executive roles at Apple and Verizon before OpenAI.
In this episode, Andrew opens up about the hard parts: building a career with no roadmap, raising a family across cultures, and creating products that may one day reshape the very work he's spent his life doing. He shares why he believes creativity is fundamentally an act of optimism, what separates a truly great mentor from a good one, and how to think about risk and achievement when there's no clear path forward. He also unpacks his book pick, The Untethered Soul, and the philosophy behind it.
Whether you're a creative, an executive, or someone figuring out your next move, this conversation delivers honest, hard-won insight on creativity, leadership, and reinvention.
Episode Chapters:
00:00:00 | Introduction
00:01:41 | Meet AndrewMcKechnie
00:03:21 | Reconnecting in Mallorca & Creativity as Commerce
00:05:36 | Growing Up Across Nairobi, Auckland & Singapore
00:07:55 | Starting Out: An Internship in Singapore
Welcome to the Vibe Coding Era | Kushal Khatri | Volume 2
Season 1 · Episode 2
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 • Duration 01:27:48
A Trillion. That's how many product data rows Kushal Khatri's platform processes at Feedonomics, which powers the Fortune 500, global brands, and advertising ecosystems that decide what shows up when you search for literally anything online.
Kushal is an engineering leader and technology executive who spent 15+ years building the kind of infrastructure that makes the internet actually function: large-scale data systems, AI, and the backend magic that keeps global commerce from absolutely losing it. He came to the U.S. from India to get his Master's in Computer Science at USC, locked in from day one, and never looked back.
But here's the thing: this episode is also lowkey one of the most personal ones for Karan & Shruti. Kushal and his wife, Himani, have been in our hosts' corner since their early days in LA. We're just talking to a friend who built something genuinely wild and never lost sight of what matters. We get into the immigrant journey from India to CTO, what it actually means to architect systems at a scale most engineers never touch, and where AI is really taking us (not the LinkedIn version; the real one). Don't sleep on this one.
Episode Chapters:
00:00:00 | Introduction
00:01:16 | Growing Up in India: Family, Independence & the Frugal Mindset
00:05:00 | India's Education System & The Secret Sauce of Indian Engineers
00:13:40 | Globalization, Modernization & Coming of Age in a Changing India
00:16:00 | Arriving in America: Culture Shock, USC & Learning to Navigate
00:21:28 | Is It Worth It? The Real Cost & Reward of Immigrating for Opportunity
00:26:00 | Visas, Uncertainty & Building a Career Without a Safety Net
Why Great Leaders choose Culture over Strategy | Leslie Ferraro | Volume 1
Season 1 · Episode 1
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • Duration 01:50:51
Episode 1 brings us one of the most accomplished executives in entertainment, retail, and brand strategy: Leslie Ferraro, former President & CEO of QVC and HSN (a $9 billion business), former President of Disney Consumer Products, and personal mentor to your hosts, Shruti and Karan Dang.
This conversation goes deep. Leslie opens up about growing up one of six sisters, how sports forged her confidence, and her mother who fundamentally shaped the leader she became. We trace her path from Economics to Strategy to Marketing and unpack what separates great marketers from the rest — including the clearest, most useful explanation of product-market fit you'll ever hear.
Leslie shares what she's learned about taking risks, finding mentors, and deliberately broadening your career, before dropping her now-legendary take on why Culture beats StrategyEvery. Single. Time. She gets candid about navigating pregnancy & motherhood as a senior executive, and how she redesigned her leadership role on her own terms.
We hit the Chai Round , dig into why women ask for less (and what to do about it), and break down the real difference between mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship. Leslie walks us through leading Disney, QVC, and HSN at the highest levels, including the fascinating story behind Disney's Guest Experience innovation.
She closes with final advice that will genuinely stay with you, and a challenge to Dare to Lead.
This is the episode we built this show right out of the gate for. Don't miss it.
Episode Chapters:
0:00 | Cold Open & Key Takeaways •
2:16 | Welcome to the First Episode •
2:55 | Growing Up With Six Sisters •
Trailer | Volume 0
Season 1
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 • Duration 01:43
Welcome to The Learning Lounge! Where leaders talk about how success actually happens.
The internet celebrates outcomes. It rarely explains the decisions behind them. The Learning Lounge is a podcast hosted by Karan and Shruti Dang, who sit down with founders, operators, and leaders in exciting, innovative industries to unpack the real stories behind their journeys; the doubts, trade-offs, failures, and frameworks that shaped their success. Because the next generation shouldn't have to build in the dark.
Learn the McDonald's viral marketing strategy and the campaigns behind some of the brand's biggest cultural moments.
Meet Amanda Mulligan, Head of Social Media and Creator Marketing at McDonald's, the mind behind the Chicken Big Mac launch with Kai Cenat, the Grimace Effect taking over Mets fans everywhere, and McNugget Caviar dominating Super Bowl weekend. If it went viral and had those big golden arches behind it, there's a good chance Amanda had something to do with it. With over a decade in the social media game, she has helped define what it means for a brand to truly become part of culture. We talk about the strategy behind viral campaigns, creator marketing, habits, instincts, hard-earned lessons, and what it really takes to run social for one of the world's most iconic brands.
Episode Chapters:
00:00:00 | Welcome "I Am Woo"
00:18:35 | The Accidental Social Native: NYC, Travelzoo & a 6-Month Detour
00:19:47 | Social Is the Future of Marketing
00:36:20 | Grimace: How a Forgotten Birthday Became a Comeback
00:41:00 | McNugget Caviar: The $0 Drop That Beat the Super Bowl
00:49:31 | Subcultures, Anime & Showing Up as a Fan
00:53:40 | Building a Brand's Social From Scratch
01:06:05 | Building Teams & the "Culture of Yes"
01:10:29 | The Oktoberfest Disaster
01:16:19 | The Big Arch: Leaning Into the Joke
01:19:15 | Fan Truths & Following Your Fans
01:29:49 | Give Us the Chai
01:34:34 | Manifestation, Moon Water & the McDonald's She Wrote Down
02:03:12 | Audience Q&A: Moving On, Burnout & New Leadership
38:50 | Love and Money: The Wpromote Deal
52:09 | Spill the Chai
59:33 | Why "Giant Spoon" (and Alan Cohen)
1:03:40 | Try Anything, Give a Damn, Enjoy Each Other
Disclaimer: The content shared on The Learning Lounge is for educational & informational purposes only & reflects the personal experiences, opinions & perspectives of the hosts & guests.It is not intended as & should not be relied upon as, medical, legal, financial, or professional advice.Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions related to your health, finances, business, or personal situation.Topics discussed may include wellness, supplements, performance optimization, business strategy & personal development. Individual circumstances vary, & results are not guaranteed.Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of TLL or Dang World.
A DANG World Studios Production
Our People:
Karan Dang - Co-Host & Chief Creative Officer
Shruti Dang - Co-Host & Chief Operating Officer
Utsav Dang - VP Strategic Operations
Missy Hauser - Podcast Producer
Sydney Dutton - Community Manager
Josh Lara - Executive Assistant
Sandino Laygo - Social Media Manager
July Studio - Long Form Post Production House
Fahd Sukarno P. Mantukay - Shortform Editor
Nadzmin Lackua - Social Media Graphic Designer
Mark Managan - Shortform Editor
John Mark Galamay - Social Writer
Keith Tan - Creative Producer
Joann Ferro - BTS
Austin Waybright - AV Technician
Will Mazzola - Original Lighting & Camera Design
Trina Duarte - Hair & Makeup
German Belkin - Original Soundtrack
Jassi Aunty - Head Chef
Special Thanks:
Late Sidharth Raj Dang, Amrita Dang, Shashi Shukla, Praveen Shukla , Aria Dang, Blue Vir Dang
+ Advisors, Mentors, Friends & Family
38:33 | Closing: You Cannot Be Anxious and Grateful at the Same Time
Disclaimer: The content shared on The Learning Lounge is for educational & informational purposes only & reflects the personal experiences, opinions & perspectives of the hosts & guests.It is not intended as & should not be relied upon as, medical, legal, financial, or professional advice.Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions related to your health, finances, business, or personal situation.Topics discussed may include wellness, supplements, performance optimization, business strategy & personal development. Individual circumstances vary, & results are not guaranteed.Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of TLL or Dang World.
A DANG World Studios Production
Our People:
Karan Dang - Co-Host & Chief Creative Officer
Shruti Dang - Co-Host & Chief Operating Officer
Utsav Dang - VP Strategic Operations
Missy Hauser - Podcast Producer
Sydney Dutton - Program Executive
Jolie Orban - Social Creative
Josh Lara - Executive Assistant
Shitanshu Tyagi & Garima Pradhan - Long Form Editors
Fahd Sukarno P. Mantukay - Short Form Editor
Nadzmin Lackua - Social Media Graphic Designer
Zaidell Aparejo - Graphic Designer
John Mark Galamay - Social Writer
Noah Kugell - Lead AV Technician
Santiago Sanchez - AV Technician
Will Mazzola - Original Lighting & Camera Design
Estrella Trejo - Hair and Makeup
Trina Duarte - Hair and Makeup
German Belkin - Original Soundtrack
Jassi Aunty - Head Chef
Special Thanks:
Late Sidharth Raj Dang, Amrita Dang, Shashi Shukla, Praveen Shukla , Aria Dang, Blue Vir Dang
+ Advisors, Mentors, Friends & Family
4:27 | 24-Year-Old Jean: Saatchi & The First Job
8:19 | The Myth of Doing It All
9:36 | Mom Guilt & Parenting From Guilt
11:49 | Feminism
16:22 | Anger Might Save Us
19:42 | Hustle Culture, Boundaries, & Hell Yes or F*ck No
27:09 | From Creative Maker to Creative Leader
28:21 | The Susan Cradle Moment: Breaking the Glass Ceiling
33:02 | The Personal Brand Revelation
40:57 | Disney: First Six Months in Fetal Position
Disclaimer: The content shared on The Learning Lounge is for educational & informational purposes only & reflects the personal experiences, opinions & perspectives of the hosts & guests.It is not intended as & should not be relied upon as, medical, legal, financial, or professional advice.Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions related to your health, finances, business, or personal situation.Topics discussed may include wellness, supplements, performance optimization, business strategy & personal development. Individual circumstances vary, & results are not guaranteed.Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of TLL or Dang World.
A DANG World Studios Production
Our People:
Karan Dang - Co-Host & Chief Creative Officer
Shruti Dang - Co-Host & Chief Operating Officer
Utsav Dang - VP Strategic Operations
Missy Hauser - Podcast Producer
Sydney Dutton - Program Executive
Jolie Orban - Social Creative
Josh Lara - Executive Assistant
Shitanshu Tyagi & Garima Pradhan - Long Form Editors
Fahd Sukarno P. Mantukay - Short Form Editor
Nadzmin Lackua - Social Media Graphic Designer
Zaidell Aparejo - Graphic Designer
John Mark Galamay - Social Writer
Noah Kugell - Lead AV Technician
Santiago Sanchez - AV Technician
Will Mazzola - Original Lighting & Camera Design
Estrella Trejo - Hair and Makeup
Trina Duarte - Hair and Makeup
German Belkin - Original Soundtrack
Jassi Aunty - Head Chef
Special Thanks:
Late Sidharth Raj Dang, Amrita Dang, Shashi Shukla, Praveen Shukla , Aria Dang, Blue Vir Dang
+ Advisors, Mentors, Friends & Family
00:10:53 | Talking His Way Into the Creative Department
00:12:40 | The Discipline of 100 Ideas & the Power of Words
00:17:27 | Copywriting in the Age of AI
00:25:01 | The Golden Era of Singapore Advertising
00:27:31 | Underdog Agencies, BBDO & KFC
00:30:02 | Breaking Into the American Market
00:34:15 | Putting In the Work: Self-Promo & Persistence
00:37:29 | Segment: Tea Time: Rapid Fire
00:40:30 | The Unfinished Degree
00:43:21 | Raising Kids in a High-Powered Career
00:45:39 | Building Verizon's First In-House Agency
00:47:01 | In-House vs. Agency: There's No Single Model
00:51:56 | The Hidden Cost of Leadership
00:57:08 | Hiring, Culture & "You Get What You Tolerate"
1:02:12 | On Mentorship: Peers, Mentors & Mentees
1:05:15 | What It Takes to Get Hired at OpenAI
1:12:11 | Brand Is Underrated, and so are Creatives as CEOs
Disclaimer: The content shared on The Learning Lounge is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects the personal experiences, opinions, and perspectives of the hosts and guests.It is not intended as, and should not be relied upon as, medical, legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions related to your health, finances, business, or personal situation. Topics discussed may include wellness, supplements, performance optimization, business strategy, and personal development. Individual circumstances vary, and results are not guaranteed. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Learning Lounge or Dang World.
A DANG World Studios Production
Our People:
Karan Dang - Co-Host & Chief Creative Officer
Shruti Dang - Co-Host & Chief Operating Officer
Utsav Dang - VP Strategic Operations
Missy Hauser - Podcast Producer
Sydney Dutton - Program Executive
Jolie Orban - Social Creative
Josh Lara - Executive Assistant
Walter Gainer III - Long Form Editor
Fahd Sukarno P. Mantukay - Short Form Editor
Nadzmin Lackua - Social Media Graphic Designer
Zaidell Aparejo - Graphic Designer
John Mark Galamay - Social Writer
Noah Kugell - Lead AV Technician
Will Mazzola - Original Lighting & Camera Design
Estrella Trejo - Hair and Makeup
German Belkin - Original Soundtrack
Jassi Aunty - Head Chef
Special Thanks:
Late Sidharth Raj Dang, Amrita Dang, Shashi Shukla, Praveen Shukla , Aria Dang, Blue Vir Dang
+ Advisors, Mentors, Friends & Family
00:30:00 | The AI Revolution: Agents, Automation & What's Actually Changing
00:41:05 | Building Feedonomics: Trillion-Row Infrastructure & Global Commerce
00:46:00 | Leadership, Data & Translating Tech for the Business
00:55:59 | The Skills Gap: What AI Means for the Next Generation of Engineers
01:02:59 | Optimism in the Age of AI: Why Engineers Should Lean In, Not Fear
01:12:53 | Audience Q&A
01:21:14 | The Book Round: Legacy by James Kerr & Lessons from the All Blacks
Disclaimer: The content shared on The Learning Lounge is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects the personal experiences, opinions, and perspectives of the hosts and guests.It is not intended as, and should not be relied upon as, medical, legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions related to your health, finances, business, or personal situation. Topics discussed may include wellness, supplements, performance optimization, business strategy, and personal development. Individual circumstances vary, and results are not guaranteed. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Learning Lounge or Dang World.
A DANG World Studios Production
Our People:
Karan Dang - Co-Host & Chief Creative Officer
Shruti Dang - Co-Host & Chief Operating Officer
Utsav Dang - VP Strategic Operations
Missy Hauser - Podcast Producer
Sydney Dutton - Program Executive
Jolie Orban - Social Creative
Josh Lara - Executive Assistant
Josh Fleury - Long Form Editor
Fahd Sukarno P. Mantukay - Short Form Editor
Nadzmin Lackua - Social Media Graphic Designer
Zaidell Aparejo - Graphic Designer
John Mark Galamay - Social Writer
Megan Jesmer - Art Director
Noah Kugell - Lead AV Technician
Santiago Sanchez - AV Technician
Will Mazzola - Original Lighting & Camera Design
Estrella Trejo - Hair and Makeup
Trina Duarte - Hair and Makeup
German Belkin - Original Soundtrack
Jassi Aunty - Head Chef
Special Thanks:
Late Sidharth Raj Dang, Amrita Dang, Shashi Shukla, Praveen Shukla , Aria Dang, Blue Vir Dang
+ Advisors, Mentors, Friends & Family
8:45 | The Power of Sports & Competitive Drive •
12:05 | Learning, Curiosity & Finding Direction •
18:40 | Breaking Into Business & Early Career Lessons •
24:15 | Disney, Storytelling & Brand Building •
31:10 | Leadership, Culture & Building Great Teams •
38:50 | Navigating Career Pivots & Big Decisions •
46:20 | Retail Innovation & Live Commerce •
54:30 | Motherhood, Career Balance & Mom Guilt •
1:02:15 | Marriage, Partnership & Choosing the Right Support System •
1:10:40 | Self-Doubt, Confidence & Trusting Your Intuition •
1:18:55 | Leadership Advice for the Next Generation •
Disclaimer: The content shared on The Learning Lounge is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects the personal experiences, opinions, and perspectives of the hosts and guests.It is not intended as, and should not be relied upon as, medical, legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions related to your health, finances, business, or personal situation. Topics discussed may include wellness, supplements, performance optimization, business strategy, and personal development. Individual circumstances vary, and results are not guaranteed. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Learning Lounge or Dang World.
A DANG World Studios Production
Our People:
Karan Dang - Co-Host & Chief Creative Officer
Shruti Dang - Co-Host & Chief Operating Officer
Utsav Dang - VP Strategic Operations
Missy Hauser - Podcast Producer
Sydney Dutton - Program Executive
Jolie Orban - Social Creative
Josh Lara - Executive Assistant
Fahd Sukarno P. Mantukay - Short Form Editor
Nadzmin Lackua - Social Media Graphic Designer
Zaidell Aparejo - Graphic Designer
John Mark - Social Writer
Megan Jesmer - Art Director
Noah Kugell - Lead AV Technician
Santiago Sanchez - AV Technician
Will Mazzola - Original Lighting & Camera Design
Estrella Trejo - Hair and Makeup
Trina Duarte - Hair and Makeup
German Belkin - Original Soundtrack
Jassi Aunty - Head Chef
Special Thanks:
Late Sidharth Raj Dang, Amrita Dang, Shashi Shukla, Praveen Shukla , Aria Dang, Blue Vir Dang + Advisors, Mentors, Friends & Family
Disclaimer: The content shared on The Learning Lounge is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects the personal experiences, opinions, and perspectives of the hosts and guests.It is not intended as, and should not be relied upon as, medical, legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions related to your health, finances, business, or personal situation. Topics discussed may include wellness, supplements, performance optimization, business strategy, and personal development. Individual circumstances vary, and results are not guaranteed. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Learning Lounge or Dang World.
Our People:
Karan Dang - Co-Host & Executive Producer
Shruti Dang - Co-Host & Executive Producer
Utsav Dang - Executive Producer
Missy Hauser - Podcast Producer
Sydney Dutton - Program Executive
Jolie Orban - Social Media Manager
Josh Lara - Executive Assistant
Fahd Sukarno P. Mantukay - Short Form Editor
Nadzmin Lackua - Social Media Graphic Designer
Zaidell Aparejo - Graphic Designer
John Mark - Social Writer
Megan Jesmer - Art Director
Noah Kugell - Lead AV Technician
Santiago Sanchez - AV Technician
Will Mazzola - Original Lighting & Camera Design
Estrella Trejo - Hair and Makeup
Trina Duarte - Hair and Makeup
German Belkin - Original Soundtrack
Renee Bones - Photographer
Jassi Aunty - Head Chef
Special Thanks:
Late Sidharth Raj Dang, Amrita Dang, Shashi Shukla, Praveen Shukla , Aria Dang, Blue Vir Dang + Advisors, Mentors, Friends & Family
02:07:49 | The Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People
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