The Cost of Getting it Right

In this episode of Defending Depth, Jacqueline gets real about her worst business quarters in seven years and what it taught her about the difference between chasing perfection and pursuing excellence. It starts with a Christmas Eve dinner story you'll recognize. She shares how letting go of rigid…

Shortcut Culture is Killing Strategic Thinking

In this episode of Defending Depth, Jacqueline explores how convenience and shortcuts are slowly weakening strategic thinking. She explains why friction actually helps us think better and how removing it too quickly can dull judgment and meaning. Drawing from The Comfort Crisis and real-world expe…

Defending Depth: Why Deep Thinking Still Wins in Marketing and AI

The Uncooked Podcast is where we uncover raw marketing insight. That only happens when we slow down enough to think. Defending Depth is a series of short-form Uncooked episodes that drop between full interviews. These episodes share our point of view on deep, strategic thinking for marketers worki…

Men Who Clean Have More Sex: The DadMode Origin Story

Turns out the secret to a spicy marriage isn’t a six-pack or a Ferrari - it’s a spray bottle that smells like sandalwood swagger. Meet Sean Busch, dad-preneur behind DadMode, the cleaning line that is built for modern fatherhood and finally gives guys a reason to wipe down the sink.    In this e…

Wellnesse: The Clean Brand Taking On the Dirty Truth

Warning: this episode might make you throw out half your bathroom shelf. Today, we’re talking with Seth Spears—digital marketer turned clean-ingredient crusader and founder of Wellnesse, a brand that proves your toothpaste doesn’t have to be toxic—or boring. Tune in as we dive into Seth’s journey …

From Vehicle Vault to Social Club: The Autostrada Story

In today’s episode of Uncooked, I’m sitting down with Gioel and Ronni Molinari, founders of Autostrada—a boutique car storage and social club in Westport, CT. It started as a simple idea: a safe, stylish spot for vehicle storage. But then… plot twist… it morphed into a buzzing social club, where ca…

Gilly’s Organics: Clean Skincare That Took an Organic Path to Success

In this episode, Gillian “Gilly” Stollwerk Garrett, the founder of Gilly's Organics, shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey from her background in writing and marketing to creating a successful clean skincare line. If you're a marketer or owner navigating the challenges of building a brand in…

VK Energy Bar: Raising Standards for Good Energy

This week we explore the intricacies of launching a small business, the power of quality ingredients, and the importance of having a clear purpose with Vikki Krinsky, Chef and Founder of VK Energy Bar. A young actress turned private chef for Hollywood celebrities, Vikki was driven by keeping her cl…

Obsess: The Virtual Storefront Built by Human Curiosity

In this episode, we’re introduced to the next generation of virtual shopping with Samantha Lerner, the VP of Marketing at Obsess. Obsess builds stunning virtual storefronts that are revolutionizing online shopping experiences for brands such as Coach, Ferragamo, Dyson and Ralph Lauren for example. …

Podium Nutrition: How to Create a Brand Formula CrossFitters Trust

This week I’m discussing the power of community with the CMO of Podium Nutrition, Dylan Jones. Podium began by formulating pre and post workout powders born within the CrossFit community. My conversation with Dylan is mini masterclass for how to use audience understanding to make product decisions,…