This episode explores how remarkable day-to-day leaders, and entrepreneurs across a range of industries, came to the New York Heart Studios for a full immersive experience.

Last year, I made a bold decision (probably an understatement): I invested $50,000 in Vayner Media & The Sasha Group’s "vYve" program, a high-performance accelerator launched by Vayner in May of 2024. Spoiler alert—it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made as an entrepreneur. Here’s why I did it, what I gained, and why I’d do it again in a heartbeat.

When you think about brands that have truly reshaped an entire category, few have done it as quickly or as effectively as Chipotle Mexican Grill, a brand that turned fast food into fast casual, and purpose into a powerful growth engine.

From tennis rackets to Beyoncé, Microsoft to Apple…brand legends David Aaker and Marcus Collins have seen it all, and they’re here to close out our series with a masterclass on brand-led leadership.

Audio has a magic all its own. The power to connect deeply, inspire emotion, and build lasting trust. In this week’s episode, Jim Stengel sits down with Jenny Nelson, Chief Marketing Officer of Audacy, one of the nation’s leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment companies.