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Amanda Lee Smith talks to some of the world’s best marketers to hear their path into marketing, and the story behind one career-defining campaign—their first global spot, a major rebrand, a video that went viral, or maybe something that just changed the way people saw their brand.

Latest Episodes

Why Patagonia’s Anti-Marketing Works | Aileen Ottenweller, Director of Brand & Impact, Patagonia

Can protest be a form of marketing? Patagonia has been an industry outlier since its inception, pushing the bounds of what traditional "marketing" can look like. From their iconic "Don't Buy This Jacket" campaign to their $11 million giveback initiative launching this September, the outdoor brand was built on defying convention.On today's episode, we sit down with Aileen Ottenweller, Director of Brand and Impact at Patagonia, to explore what it looks like when brands stay true to their values and give their community a chance to contribute to something meaningful. 

Building an Outdoor Giant: From Lululemon's Rise to Leading Brand at Arc'teryx | Jurgen Watts, Arc'teryx

Arc'teryx VP of Brand Marketing, Jurgen Watts, on goal setting, trusting the process, and building a career in the marketing big leagues. Jurgen shares how his early days at Lululemon during its heyday shaped his approach, and how a community initiative now entering its 19th year keeps one of outdoor's biggest brands rooted in its heritage—all while staying a dominant force in the industry.

How Vivobarefoot Turned "Barefoot Shoes" Into a Movement | Nicholas Charlier, Vivobarefoot

Vivobarefoot is the brand behind footwear's biggest phenomenon: the barefoot shoe. As General Manager, Nicholas Charlier has helped the brand break out of its niche—winning over outdoor enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers while breaking through with Gen Z trendsetters. In this episode, Nicholas unpacks how to balance brand purity with aspirational growth, and why a rock-solid brand foundation—knowing exactly why you do what you do—is the real key to long-term brand longevity.

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Your Host

Amanda Lee Smith

Amanda loves exploring and sharing new ideas. She designed and teaches a course at the University of British Columbia and regularly speaks on panels, podcasts, and stages—including SXSW and the Sustainable Fashion Forum. Beyond branding and marketing, she particularly likes to explore ideas in innovation, circularity and regenerative capitalism.

Amanda Lee Smith is the CEO and 
co-founder of Monday—a branding and creative agency in Vancouver. With clients including Adidas, Arc’teryx, lululemon, and Allbirds, Monday builds brands that enhance human potential and help us form deeper connections with each other and nature.

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