
Episode 38 - Dex Polizzi
On this week's episode, Chris is joined by Dex Polizzi (Owner of Sidewalk Savers) who began his career in the agency world, specializing in public relations and digital marketing. His professional history includes workin

Hosted by Christopher Barrows · EN · 293 episodes
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Why I Social brings brings you candid conversations with folks who truly get social media - from average joe to CEO. Each podcast invites you to get to know social media professionals beyond their social media handle.
Christopher Barrows hosts Why I Social, a business show with 293 episodes published.

On this week's episode, Chris is joined by Dex Polizzi (Owner of Sidewalk Savers) who began his career in the agency world, specializing in public relations and digital marketing. His professional history includes workin

On this week's episode, Chris is joined by Eli Igra Serfaty (Co-Founder and CEO, MAIA Digital), whose career winds from military service through venture capital before landing in the world of LinkedIn strategy. Founded i

On this week's episode, Chris is joined by Marley Molkentin (Communications Specialist at Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative), who helps tell stories that makes an impact. She has her Master of Arts from Columbia College Chi

On this week's episode, Chris is joined by Kaila Vander Horn (Head of Content at Speedwork) for a discussion about B2B content on LinkedIn. Kaila has more than a decade of experience in social media and digital marketing

On this week's episode, Chris has a conversation with Jason Schemmel (Get Social Done) who helps organizations operationalize AI across marketing, sales, and operations. His expansive background in social media and digit

On this week's episode, Chris has a conversation with A.J. Vitiello (Producer for Drew Binksy). From the origins of his role with Drew (thanks to Instagram) to YouTube tips and insights, Vitiello discusses what it's like

On this week's episode of Why I Social, Chris sits down with Lexi Croisdale (Director of Global Content Marketing, Varonis). Lexi is also one of the recently announced National Institute for Social Media Advisory Board M

On this week's episode of Why I Social, Chris sits down with Matt Bailey (Digital Marketing Instructor, Trainer - SiteLogic Marketing) to discuss digital content creation and training. Key Highlights How understanding so

On this week's episode of Why I Social, Chris sits down with Mark S Babbitt (Co-Author of "Good Comes First" and "A World Gone Social"). Key Highlights Discussing writing "A World Gone Social" and "Good Comes First" The

On this week's episode of Why I Social, Chris sits down with Mike Evans (Founder, Fan Day Nation). Mike breaks down how he's tackled leading a start-up in Fan Day Nation and the way his military background has played a c

On this week's episode of Why I Social, Chris sits down with Carrie Meconis (Leadership Coach and Staff at New York University). From a career that began in theatre both on the stage and as a stage manager to her journey

On this week's episode of Why I Social, Chris sits down with Lasheen Williams (Tchallasheen, IG - Cosplayer). Lasheen recounts his journey to becoming a cosplayer. You'll also learn how he has created a community of cont

On this week's episode of Why I Social, Chris sits down with Chris Porter (Creative Director and Board Game Designer/Publisher for Chris Couch Games). Porter breaks down his journey to becoming a Creative Director and fi

On this week's episode of Why I Social, Chris sits down with Chris Alexander, Senior Director of Digital Communications at NYU School of Global Public Health. Chris has spent more than a decade in higher education and ha

On this week's episode of Why I Social, Chris sits down with Nikki Sunstrum, CCMP—a globally recognized leader who has developed and leveraged communications and engagement to create significant impact in both government

In a very special episode of Why I Social, we explore the Power of AI. In three previous episodes, guests Theresa Portratz, Michael Katz and Maria Duran discussed their own unique perspectives and insights on the impact

On this week's episode of Why I Social, Chris has a conversation with Celeste Russell (SMS), who serves as social media manager for the National Institute for Social Media and OMCP. Russell has worked her way from intern

On this week's episode of Why I Social, Chris sits down with Philip Wilkerson (Podcast Producer, Employer Engagement Consultant) to discuss his podcast ( Positive Philter ) and his role as Employer Engagement Consultant

On this week's episode of Why I Social, Chris sits down with Casey Cornell (Founder - The Pool Journals and OPE Brands ) to dig into the life of a consultant in the gig economy. From building brands to customer loyalty,

On this week's episode of Why I Social, Chris sits down with returning guest Ryan Pena (Senior Marketing Leader, NMDP), a digital strategist and educator with a passion for helping individuals and organizations tell thei
Eli Igra Serfaty
co-founder and CEO · MAIA Digital
1 appearance on this show
Mike Evans
author of 'Hangry: A Startup Journey' · Boone and Crockett Club
1 appearance on this show
Chris Porter
Creative Director and Board Game Designer/Publisher · Chris Couch Games
1 appearance on this show
Philip Wilkerson
Employer Engagement Consultant · George Mason University
1 appearance on this show
Michael Katz
C. V. Starr Professor Emeritus of Russian and East European Studies at Middlebury College · Trio Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing
1 appearance on this show
Alesia Hendley
Multimedia Journalist and Content Creator
1 appearance on this show
Phil Januszewski
motivational speaker and teacher · MPPresentations
1 appearance on this show
Rachel Thompson
Celebrity Hairstylist · Core Clinical Partners
1 appearance on this show
Mark Hamill
CEO and Co-Founder · The Naked Headhunter
1 appearance on this show
Jason Falls
Executive Vice-President of Marketing · CIPIO.ai
1 appearance on this show
Chris Bryant
Business Coach · Lost Nomads Pizza
1 appearance on this show
Elon Musk
President Elon Musk · Department of Government Efficiency
1 appearance on this show
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