BOSS by Ali Levitan
BOSS by Ali Levitan is Ali Levitan's executive interview series on LinkedIn that is now a top rated Podcast. Learn, network, and pay it forward with stories from the Head of Global Partnerships at TikTok, Head of Sales at NBCU, CMO at CVS Health, CEO at Dress for Success, CMO at JPMorgan, Chief Sustainability Officer at Verizon, Head of Global Learning at Bloomberg, and more. Ali, a seasoned media, tech, and startup executive, has been featured by Fortune Magazine, The New York Times, Bloomberg, TFQ, CES, Cynopsis Media, AWS Podcast, The Federal Reserve, Wharton Magazine and more. The BOSS audience ranges from executives to people looking for new career opportunities to students looking for inspiration. BOSS stories and access to a wide variety of seasoned leaders and founders is what Ali wished she had when she was in college. Ali is now in her 40s with 2 kids (Jake and Sophia) and still looking to her BOSS network and these clips for daily inspiration and gems of wisdom.
Episodes
“You’re watching BOSS with Ali Levitan because if you’re not learning from the boldest leaders out there… you’re falling behind.”
—Christian Muche, Co-Founder of POSSIBLE
Only two people have ever returned to BOSS for a second interview.
The first? Lauren Birnbaum, one of TikTok’s earliest U.S. hires.
The second? Christian Muche.
Why?
Because what he’s building with POSSIBLE is more than a conference.
It’s a business accelerator for the e...
“How did I make that decision? I’ll tell you, it was scary as hell.”
That’s how Erica Lockheimer, LinkedIn's former VP Engineering and now Founder & CEO of HumanizeHer, described her leap from corporate leadership into entrepreneurship.
We talked about the fear, the courage, and the mindset shift it takes to bet on yourself, build a movement, and create impact.
💡 Why she left LinkedIn after 13+ years
💡 How she built a global comm...
I'm writing this description about my new BOSS guest, Dave Gerhardt, Founder Exit Five, while making my coffee, and I expect this post to go nuts.
Prove me right!
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You won’t believe this…
Becca Chambers ✨ LinkedIn’s #1 female creator in sales and marketing, just joined me on BOSS, and she’s getting 4 MILLION impressions a month. 🤯
And she’s giving Gary Vee a run for his money
Oh, and she loves talking about her ADHD.
Let’s go as I release the FULL BOSS conversation here today!
This conversation blew my mind. Becca is unapologetically real, insanely smart, and the kind of person who makes you...
Content is Queen. 👑 Lauren from TikTok is BACK on BOSS.
We’re talking content, creators, and what brands still get wrong about TikTok.
Plus, her bold predictions for 2025. 🔥Let’s go!
🚀When Lauren Birnbaum, TikTok’s Head of Partnerships, first came on BOSS, her episode quickly became one of the most downloaded ever.
She joined TikTok as one of the first 10 employees in the U.S. while interviewing at 8 months pregnant—and hasn’t sl...
Meet the Jerry Maguire of LinkedIn—packed with lessons you’ll want to steal.
Aneesh is reshaping the game for creators in the B2B space, turning LinkedIn into a goldmine for brand deals.
💡 Here’s the wake-up call:
If you’re not leveraging LinkedIn to build your brand and close deals, you’re leaving money on the table.
In my latest BOSS interview, Aneesh reveals how he went from a cushy six-figure job to creating a movement that’s brin...
Here’s how Hilary Smith, EVP at NBCUniversal, went from crafting comms headlines to creating social impact through storytelling and a bold career move.
I just sat down with her on BOSS, and her journey blew me away.
We talked about how she went from launching PR campaigns and hit TV shows to leading CSR initiatives that empower underserved communities.
Spoiler: her story is packed with lessons you’ll want to steal.
Why this interview ...
Ever wish work felt more meaningful and fun?
In this episode of BOSS, Cheria Young—founder of Grow There—shares her inspiring journey and mission to transform how we work. From her days as a professional singer to Director of Innovation at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and VP of Culture + Experience at Known, Cheria brings a unique perspective on aligning culture, purpose, and even fun to drive real growth. Huge thanks to [@...
Are YOU Ready to be a Catalyst for Change?
If YOU want to understand how to truly lead in the worlds of social impact, mental health, and DEI, then YOU can’t miss this episode of BOSS with Anne Wintroub, Head of Social Impact & Engagement at Lululemon.
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 pur...
🚨 New BOSS episode alert! 🚨
🎙️ I’m thrilled to sit down with Bill Macaitis, a "business nerd" turned powerhouse CMO and CRO who’s helped scale companies like Slack, Zendesk, and Salesforce. He’s now on a mission to help marketers level up with his latest venture: SaaS CMO Pro—a new platform designed to give marketers the insights they need to master go-to-market strategies and drive impact. 💡
In this fast-paced 10-minute episode,...
In this episode of BOSS, I sit down with Frank Jung, the mastermind behind Franchise Media Collective (FMC) and a former leader at CAA. Frank shares his journey from representing top talent at CAA to creating FMC, a curated, data-driven community for media and tech professionals.
We explore:
- The untapped opportunities Frank identified in media and tech. 🚀
- The crucial role of long-term relationships in driving business success. 🤝
- ...
In this can't-miss episode of BOSS, we sit down with Scott Schiller, a media visionary and the original founder of the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB). With a career spanning MTV, NBCU, S350 Media Advisors, and beyond, Scott shares his unparalleled insights and experiences that have shaped the media and entertainment industry.
🚀 What You’ll Learn:
- Scott's Career Principles: Discover the guiding principles that have driven S...
🔥 New BOSS Episode Alert! 🔥 Just dropped an insightful and fun episode with Rocco Pallatto, SVP of Development at Ad Council 🎙️
Rocco's journey from dreaming of being a rock star to driving impactful social campaigns is nothing short of inspiring. 🎸✨
Key Highlights:
☑ Work Ethic & Gratitude: "You have to have a strong work ethic and be dedicated to being the best at whatever job you're given."
☑ People Matter: "Many of my past ...
🚨 New BOSS Episode Alert! 🚨 Hey Podcast fam! I just had an amazing conversation with Stephanie Latham, Roblox's VP Global Brand Partnerships 🚀
We dove into her journey from teaching kindergarten to heading to Ogilvy to Barbarian to Global Partnerships at Meta to leading global brand partnerships at Roblox.
Stephanie dropped some serious wisdom on consumer behavior, leadership, and career growth that you don't want to miss:
✨ "You ...
Excited to share my latest BOSS episode featuring Seth Matlins, Managing Director of the Forbes CMO Network!
We met at the POSSIBLE Conference in Miami, and his insights are pure gold for marketers and leaders alike. 🎤✨
🔑 Highlights:
"The majority of CEOs and CFOs have no marketing background... They think they understand marketing simply because they've been marketed to, but they do not." Seth's take on the disconnect between exec...
Hey friends! After countless requests, I’m thrilled to finally introduce my first very special "Rising Star" episode of BOSS 🎙️✨ Meet Erick Dominguez, General Assembly Account Director who has been making an impact at GA for over five years (and we used to work together!)
👋 We met back in August 2019 when Eric joined GA. I'm a huge Erick fan and his passion for technology, sales, and helping others is truly inspiring.
🎧 In this ep...
🎙️ Welcome to this week's BOSS with Jason Schulweis, the new Chief Commercial Officer at The Female Quotient. With a remarkable career trajectory through Deep Focus, Yahoo, Thrillist, Live Nation Entertainment, MediaLink, and Morning Brew, Jason is now poised to leverage his strategic partnerships expertise in a role that promotes gender equality across industries.
🎤 With over 435,000 LinkedIn followers and a total audience of ove...
🎧 "Ross, welcome to Boss." Yes, it rhymes, and yes, Ross Simmonds, the CEO content wizard behind B2B Marketing success has 40K LinkedIn followers and is going to be one of those interviews that sticks with you.
📘 In this episode, Ross unveils insights from his brand new book, "Create Once, Distribute Forever," teaching us how powerful and perpetual well-crafted content can be.
💡 What's Inside:
🧠 The undervalued power of content in...
Guess who dropped by BOSS? Leah Meranus, the "accidental media agency" boss and now CEO of dentsu X, N. America! Dive into Leah's unexpected journey from a marketing enthusiast to a top executive, navigating through plot twists and pivotal moments. Discover how embracing the unforeseen led her to the helm of dentsu X and her insights on the transformative impact of AI in our professional lives. Leah shares her guiding principle: "E...
Join Ali Levitan as she chats with Christian Muche, CEO of POSSIBLE, about revolutionizing the event landscape through innovative digital and human connections. Discover Christian's journey from tech giant to event pioneer, and why POSSIBLE is the must-experience event in Miami Beach this April. This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to elevate their marketing and event strategies today.
#BOSSSeries #Mark...
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