Season 3
The Global Interview season 3 brought creatives, leaders and thinkers with very different backgrounds and experiences, all with very strong leadership in their industry and companies.
“Why spend your whole life trying to fit in when you were born to stand out.”
Samantha Kelly
Samantha Kelly
Twitter Expert, Author, International Speaker, Connector of Dots
Samantha Kelly is a leading Social Media Strategist, Speaker and Trainer. She owns and operates Tweeting Goddess. With the support of her team.
She plans and delivers effective social media strategies to businesses and entrepreneurs, harnessing the power of social media and the online community.
“Pay yourself first. So, do other things first! Put first, pursuing new things, new projects, new ideas, or just giving yourself some good mental health time.”
Garry Crawford
Garry Crawford
Professor of Cultural Sociology at the University of Salford, UK
Garry Crawford is a Professor of Cultural Sociology at the University of Salford, UK. His teaching and research primarily focus on audiences and patterns of consumption. Garry has a particular interest in video game culture and sports fans.
However, he has researched a wide range of audiences and consumer groups and worked with a diverse array of partners including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Imperial War Museums, Camden Market, Alexandra Palace, the Royal Academy of Art, and many others.
“I have been lucky to work for some great individuals; however, it was one in particular who threw challenges my way, because he had faith in me that I didn't have in myself.”
Sally Poff
Sally Poff
General Manager at Enterpryze APJ
Sally Poff until recently was based in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, as General Manager of Enterpryze APJ.
Sally's role here was to lead up the Enterpryze APJ Team in the KL Office, and to expand the Team into other Markets in SE Asia and to ensure exceptional Customer Service and work with the Partner Channel to drive Enterpryze within the market.
Previous to that, Sally worked as Operations Director in Milner Browne (Parent Company) for over three years and Customer Service Director for five years previous to that.
“Create value before you extract it. Follow your passion and if it's important enough, make it happen.”
Siobhan Fitzpatrick
Siobhan Fitzpatrick
Founder of The Networking Summit and #ConciousConnector
With over 30 years experience working internationally across a broad range of industries including Investment Banking, Financial Services, Aerospace, Recruitment and Not-For-Profitt, Siobhan is convinced that networking, whether online or offline, is key to the development of any successful business or career.
“The day that you think you know everything is the day you decide you're not willing to learn and the world can move on without you.”
Barbara Flynn-Franzoni
Barbara Flynn-Franzoni
Digital Media Specialist & Writer for Irish Tech News
Barbara Franzoni is a digital designer and the founder of Copped On Digital Media, a business that specialises in visual storytelling and credible online presence. With a first-class honours degree in creative digital media, a professional diploma in digital marketing and an enormous passion for storytelling, design and technology, she helps clients convey their message in print, video or web. Barbara also writes for Irish Tech News.
“We have only failed at something once we give up. Regarding a failure as a failure rather than as growth and learning is the number one reason why people fail.”
Julian Smit
Julian Smit
Digital Marketing Expert & Multimedia Productions
Julian is the Founder of J.D. Nevins Communications Inc. - one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies in Toronto (within a year ranked among the top 10 digital marketing agencies in Toronto on UpCity and #1 by customer reviews and among non-paying-member agencies).
He is Host of a fast-growing YouTube channel and Podcast - "BIYF Marketing" which continues to attract distinguished business and thought leaders from around the world.
“Success shouldn’t be just achieving our goals but the ability to enjoy the process of achieving them.”
Yuka Ghesquière Nakasone
Yuka Ghesquière Nakasone
Globalization and Localization Director at Beabloo
Yuka is a Globalization and Localization Strategist, currently serving as the Chief Strategist at Global Bridge, a globalization consulting company that helps businesses to think, go and be global.
She brings best practices, globalization and localization strategies, and level up through emotional and cultural intelligence for both production and top management.
“Nurture what comes naturally to you. Love what you do. Celebrate and learn from all of your failures. Don't let distractions and reaction drive your focus. Comparison crushes confidence.”
Annemarie Cross
Annemarie Cross
Founder, Author and Speaker of The Podcasting Queen
Annemarie Cross is an Award-winning Podcast Host and Producer, Business & Personal Brand Strategist and author of Industry Thought Leader – How to Go From Invisible to Influential (and Profitable) with a Podcast.
Dubbed 'The Podcasting Queen,' she is recognized as a pioneer in this space by her clients and community, after starting her first podcast in 2008.
Over the years she's been listed among the Top 25 Podcasts for Entrepreneurs, Top 50 Podcast for Entrepreneurs, and Top 100 Small Business Podcasts worldwide by well-known and respected small business websites, including Entrepreneur.com, while having two of her podcasts syndicated on National and International Radio shows.