Season 7

Fail Fast, Learn Faster with Sandra Kokotovic

BrandJitsu™ Book “Take whatever opportunities you can so you can fail as fast as you can.” In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Sandra Kokotovic, immigrant entrepreneur and co-founder of Snap Advantage, a boutique marketing agency helping health and wellness brands [...]

Questioning the Status Quo, On Purpose with Robyn Bolton

BrandJitsu™ Book “We made up the rules. Let’s change them.” In this episode, Michael Dargie talks with innovation strategist, author, and rebel-in-chief Robyn Bolton, founder of Mile Zero and author of Unlocking Innovation: A Leader’s Guide for Turning Bold Ideas into Tangible [...]

Life Beyond the Black Belt with Maeghen Cotterill

BrandJitsu™ Book “Getting punched in the face? It’s the fastest way to learn what you’re made of.” In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Maeghen Cotterill, a professional martial artist, psychic channeler, and intuitive coach. Maeghen has been immersed in martial [...]

Universe, Show Me a Sign with Carmen Pineda-Selva

BrandJitsu™ Book “I don’t know how the universe works, but I know how to move with it.”  In this episode, Michael Dargie welcomes videographer, storyteller, and spontaneous cannonballer Carmen Pineda Selva. Known for her honest storytelling and contagious energy, Carmen shares the [...]

The Power of Story Structure with Deborah Ager

BrandJitsu™ Book “That thing you feel awkward about? It might be your superpower.” In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with author, editor, and writing mentor Deborah Ager, founder of Radiant Media Labs. Based in Maryland, Deborah helps business leaders, professionals, and [...]

Art, ADHD, and Undead IP with Ben Walker-Storey

BrandJitsu™ Book “That thing that made you weird? It’s your superpower now.” In this episode, Michael Dargie chats with illustrator, animator, and all-around macabre misfit Ben Walker-Storey. From his spooky spot in Grass Valley, California—known for gold rushes and now monster sketches—Ben [...]

Tech, Tactics, and Takeovers with Claire Milligan

BrandJitsu™ Book “Don’t stop being that person who steps off the ledge.”  In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with Claire Milligan, founder of Aimably, whose career has evolved from a designer obsessed with user experience to an entrepreneur helping businesses navigate private [...]

Life After the Great Resignation with Laura Darrell

BrandJitsu™ Book “Leadership is my jam.” In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with leadership coach, author, and former VP of Boston Pizza, Laura Darrell. From her new home in Mexico City, Laura shares the story of how she and her husband upended [...]

Entrepreneurial Grit and Grace with Tomer and Anastasia Arwas

BrandJitsu™ Book “Exactly the way you are right now, you have massive value to share.” In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with Anastasia and Tomer Arwas, the duo behind Generation Nomads, currently living and working from the surf town of Ericeira, Portugal. [...]

Rebel in the Writer’s Room

BrandJitsu™ Book “I couldn’t afford a Plan B. It was all or nothing.” In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Venezuelan-American filmmaker Joel Novoa, a passionate storyteller whose journey winds through political unrest, deep personal reflection, and a relentless pursuit of [...]

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