BOSS

One of the best things I ever did in my career was... starting BOSS! Born during the global pandemic as a means to stay connected, this content series has since amassed over 700K organic impressions and downloads, with 100+ interviews featuring insights from the minds behind the biggest names in business and technology. From Google's Trina Maynes, a seasoned HR business leader, to TikTok's Lauren Birnbaum, Head of Partnerships and the 3rd US employee, each episode of BOSS by Ali Levitan has offered unique perspectives that resonate with a wide audience — from C-Suite executives to rising stars, career changers, and college students alike. Our conversations have spanned the globe and industries, including deep dives with executives from Bloomberg, CES / Consumer Technology Association, Dress for Success Worldwide, Global Citizen, Procter & Gamble, Cisco, Nextdoor, Capital One, MediaLink, The New York Times, NBCUniversal, and more. These discussions not only highlight the challenges and successes of today's business landscape but also inspire innovation, leadership, and resilience. Reflecting on the journey, it's incredible to think that what started as a small passion project to keep connected has grown into a series that connects so broadly and deeply. The fact that 90% of podcasts don't make it past episode 3 only underscores the significance of this milestone. I'm continually inspired by the stories of our guests and the direct feedback from you. As we look to the future, I'm eager to hear: What has been your favorite episode or insight from BOSS? Whose story do you want to hear next? Your support has also been pivotal to BOSS's success. If you've found value in these stories, please consider sharing them within your network. Thank you for being a vital part of this journey. Here's to more conversations, connections, insights, and milestones. #BOSSPodcast #Leadership #Innovation #CareerDevelopment #ContentMarketing #Growth

Crazy idea... what brand wants to send BOSS (aka me, Ali Levitan ⭐️) to #CES2025 to have BOSS host, moderate, and cover your events? I may not be Natalie (Corporate Natalie) (huge fan), BUT I am BOSS Ali! I've been to CES over 10 times as an executive and am ready to highlight your BOSS company, team, and clients at #CES2025! 🎙️ In my amazing BOSS episode with Tiffany M. Moore, SVP at Consumer Technology Association, we discussed bringing BOSS to Vegas and toasting at the Women in Tech brunch. Here’s how partnering with me at CES can benefit you: 1️⃣ Leverage my BOSS Executive Network. I’ve interviewed top CMOs, CEOs, agency leaders, CTOs, founders, and heads of sales from companies like Roblox Citi Verizon Dress for Success Worldwide Forbes lululemon Procter & Gamble TikTok CVS Health Bloomberg Google dentsu X Global Citizen, Ad Council The Female Quotient POSSIBLE NBCUniversal Wells Fargo Guardian Life The New York Times MediaLink Cisco Nextdoor IAB Capital One Amazon Web Services (AWS) and many more. With over 100 interviews since 2020, I can highlight your leaders, rising stars, and showcase client success stories. 2️⃣ Build your brand’s thought leadership & content marketing channels. What I’ve done for myself with BOSS on LinkedIn & the Podcast—I can do for you! 3️⃣ Upskill your team with my "Thought Leadership, Social Selling Insights, Strategy, & Impact" presentation. I’ll share actionable strategies to leverage LinkedIn and social selling to drive pipeline and revenue for your team. 🔹 68% of companies are struggling with lead generation. 🔹 78% of businesses face longer sales cycles and increased competition. 🔹 61% of C-suite executives say thought leadership led them to give business directly to a company. So… who’s ready to send BOSS (me) to #CES2025 to drive awareness, thought leadership, content marketing, pipeline, impact, and revenue for your team? #ThoughtLeadership #CES #ContentMarketing #creatoreconomy #Pipeline #Revenue #BossAli #Leadership special thanks to Shruti Sehgal for this inspiration in our 1:1 catch-up yesterday

I dug into the BOSS archives from 2022 and you heard it here first from Lola Bakare that she was writing a book 📚!!!!! As of yesterday, the print version of #responsiblemarketing the book is now available for preorder on Amazon! Congrats to a shining star 🌟 a fabulous force and a much needed voice in this industry and the creator economy. Go preorder those books now! 👀 Plus, when you come on BOSS to share your stories, let’s break more never before heard news! If you put it into the universe, it will happen. 🚀 Please note that this post was written by the real Ali Levitan, not AI. Or was it? #marketing #author #cmo #ai #sidehustle #executiveadvisor #boss

Are YOU Ready to be a Catalyst for Change? 🌍 If YOU want to understand how to lead in the worlds of social impact, mental health, sustainability, and DEI, then YOU can’t miss this episode of BOSS with lululemon’s Anne Wintroub Head of Social Impact & Engagement. 💥 This isn’t just another interview—it’s YOUR blueprint for driving real, impactful change in any organization. Anne reveals exactly how YOU can leverage empathy, influence, and purpose to be the leader who makes a difference. In this BOSS interview, Anne dives deep into: 🎯 The future of mental health and well-being in the workplace, and why companies like Lululemon are leading the charge with grassroots AND large-scale global initiatives. 💡 How CSR and social impact work is reshaping corporate strategies in an age where 92% of employees face mental health challenges impacting their work and 90% of Americans feel we are in a mental health crisis (KFF/CNN survey) 📊 Stunning stats from the UN General Assembly—Did YOU know 1 in 7 adolescents currently experience mental illness? 😮 ⚡ Her take on the evolving role of charm in leadership—yes, charm!—and how YOU can use it to influence cross-functional teams in YOUR organization. Want to be a future boss? Anne’s advice: Be flexible and lead with purpose. 🎥 Don’t miss this conversation if YOU’RE passionate about: Social impact and DEI Mental health solutions at scale Corporate leadership with a mission Watch, share, and join the conversation on how YOU can be a catalyst for social impact, both in YOUR career and YOUR company. 💬👇 #SocialImpact #MentalHealth #DEI #Leadership #ERG #Lululemon #BOSS

🚨 New BOSS episode alert! 🚨 🎙️ I’m excited to sit down with Bill Macaitis, a "business nerd" turned powerhouse CMO and CRO who scaled companies like Slack Zendesk and Salesforce. Now, he’s on a mission to help marketers level up with his latest venture: SaaSCMOPro—a new platform designed to give marketers the insights they need to master GTM strategies and drive impact.💡 In this 9-minute episode, Bill drops gems on: Creating your own luck through relationships with recruiters, VCs, and your network. Thought leadership + social selling = 🔑 to pipeline and deals. The importance of taking risks and moving where the action is—both physically and digitally. 🌱 "There’s no perfect leader. Everyone’s learning as they go. Don’t be afraid to take risks, and always be opportunistic." — Bill And don’t miss Bill’s new platform at www.saascmopro.com, where he shares practical, actionable marketing insights that every leader should know. 👀 Whether you're an executive or aspiring leader, this episode is packed with takeaways you can use right now to grow your career and business. 💬 Comment below: What’s the biggest risk you’ve taken in your career? And who should I interview next on BOSS? #Leadership #Marketing #SocialSelling #SaaSCMOPro #ThoughtLeadership #CMO #GoToMarket #B2B #B2C #AI #GrowthMindset #BOSSWithAliLevitan #CareerGrowth #PayItForward

Ever wondered how to turn your relationships into your greatest business asset? I sat down with Frank Jung the visionary behind FMC (Franchise Media Collective) and former powerhouse at CAA, to dive into exactly that for an eye-opening episode of BOSS. If you’re an executive or tech leader navigating the fast-paced world of media, entertainment, or any industry where relationships are currency, you won’t want to miss this. 🎙️ Frank’s journey from representing talent at CAA to founding FMC is a masterclass in leveraging relationships to drive innovation. He’s not just building a network; he’s creating a curated, data-driven community where the smartest minds—and the nicest people—come together to shape the future. 🌟 In this episode, we dive deep into: The white space Frank identified in media, entertainment, and tech. 🚀 The power of long-term relationships in business. 🤝 His vision for the future of work—spoiler alert: fractional C-suite roles are on the rise. 🔮 Frank’s insights are pure gold for any leader looking to stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape. Plus, we talk about the importance of follow-up (it’s 90% of the game!), the evolving attention span in digital media, and how FMC is pioneering a new approach to executive networking. 💡 👉 Tune in now to catch all the wisdom Frank drops in this episode. And don’t forget to like, comment, and share—let’s keep this conversation going and maybe reach that 7,000-follower milestone together! 🚀 #BOSS #Leadership #Tech #Networking #ThoughtLeadership #ExecutiveInsights #MediaInnovation

Are you watching BOSS with Ali Levitan ⭐️? Whether you're kicking back on vacation 🌴 or just catching the train 🚆 to work, it's the perfect time 🎧 to dive into some epic conversations with top execs. Missed a few episodes? No worries! You can catch up on my BOSS LinkedIn feed or listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 🚀 Let’s keep the good vibes, learning, and networking going!🎙️ #BOSS #Leadership #Podcast #BusinessTalk #thoughtleadership #socialselling

"The LinkedIn algorithm isn't favoring vertical video 👀" — said no one ever. Let’s be real: vertical video is taking over our feeds, and for good reason. It’s bigger, bolder, and way more engaging! But here’s my dilemma—I’ve been recording my BOSS Executive Interview series on Zoom for the past four years, and guess what? It records and exports in good old horizontal format 📽️. So, I decided to have a little fun! I took a 30-second BOSS edit, tossed it into a free tool I found called Flixier (hence the huge watermark, sorry! 😅), cropped the sides, did a copy paste, and voilà—vertical video magic! ✨ I’m curious—what do you think? In this clip, you’ll see highlights from my recent BOSS interviews with Scott Schiller Stephanie Latham Rocco Pallatto Ross Simmonds and a brand-new one I just taped today with FMC’s Founder and Former CAA Exec Frank Jung. We even chatted about this vertical video experiment—though you’ll have to wait until September to catch that full episode! 📅 So, how are you using video and thought leadership in your strategy? And tell me—do you prefer BOSS interviews horizontally or vertically? Drop your thoughts below, and don’t forget to share your favorite LinkedIn video tip! 🚀 #VideoStrategy #ThoughtLeadership #BOSS #LinkedInTips #SocialSelling #Sales #Marketing

After 100+ episodes, you didn’t think BOSS could get any better, but guess what? It did! 🎉 This new ep features Scott Schiller, a true media visionary and the OG founder of the IAB, sharing game-changing insights you can't afford to miss! 🚀 For those who haven’t tuned into BOSS yet, what are you waiting for? This series is all about connecting with my fabulous network to help others learn, network, and pay it forward. And yes, it's a podcast too! 🎙️ 💡 Highlights from our conversation: Meeting at POSSIBLE: "The point of the conference Possible is to meet and explore relationships, businesses, and opportunities that are... well, possible!" (s/ou to Christian Milam) Scott's Career Principles: "Curiosity, fun, community, results, and self-improvement are my guiding principles." Pivotal Career Moments: "The creation of the IAB was a moment that embodied both the past and the future of media." Advice for Future Bosses: "Work hard, be known for something, continually reevaluate yourself, and be open about making mistakes." Daily Stoic Wisdom: "You can’t control everything that happens in life, but you can control how you react to it." Scott's journey from MTV to founding the IAB to NBCU to S350 Media Advisors is packed with lessons on building networks, embracing change, and having a blast in the media and entertainment industry. His advice on taking risks and always aiming to be a giver is pure gold. ✨ 👉 Don't miss Scott's take on the biggest trends in media and his heartfelt advice for his kids and future bosses. Let’s get the conversation going! What stood out to you from Scott’s insights? Thank you for being part of this journey, and stay tuned for more exciting episodes! Scott’s Parting Words: "Thank you for giving me the time to hang out with you and good luck with this series, which is an excellent way to learn and give." 📣 Shoutout to all of Scott’s students at NYU Stern School of Business! Follow me on LinkedIn to stay updated with insights that can shape your career and future. Drop your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to like and share to spread the knowledge. 🚀 #Leadership #Media #BOSS #ThoughtLeadership #SocialSelling