Thought-provoking conversations
with industry leaders

Host Stefanie Beach sits down with Joe Zawadzki, a seasoned entrepreneur/CEO and currently, General Partner at AperiamVentures and Chairman at FxM. Joe shares his insights on the evolution of the digital marketing landscape, the importance of community and innovation, and the profound impact his previous company, MediaMath, has had on countless careers and businesses. He reflects on the challenges and triumphs of building a groundbreaking technology and discusses his current roles, where he continues to support emerging ad tech ventures. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about grit, entrepreneurship, and the future of advertising!

About Joe Zawadzki:  Joe is a serial entrepreneur, operator, and investor at the intersection of advertising and media, technology, data, and finance. He is credited for first ushering in the data-driven marketing era with the founding of [x+1] (acquired for $230m) and incubation of Right Media (acquired for $850m), inventing the demand side platform category with MediaMath, and now media supply chain optimization with FxM. As a prolific angel investor and General Partner of Aperiam, Joe supports the direction of the industry through early-stage investments. His past and current investments include MOAT (acquired for $850m), IAS (IPO), AppNexus (acquired for $1.6 billion), tvScientific, Kevel and Transmit.live. Joe serves on the Board of Directors of the IAB and MMA, and at the DMA through its acquisition by the ANA. He has an A.B. in English from Harvard University and a teaching fellow in cosmology, set theory and the history of science. He lives in New York City with his wife, Daria, and their children Dune and Jack, born on the summer and winter solstices respectively.

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In this insightful episode, host Stefanie Beach interviews RJ Nicolosi, currently a member of the Board of Directors at Infillion, who shares his unique career journey from philosophy major to ad tech leader. RJ discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and a strong company culture in navigating rapid change. He also reflects on valuable lessons learned from past failures, highlighting the significance of building diverse teams and embracing constructive conflict. Tune in to discover how RJ’s passion for growth and leadership drives Infillion’s mission to meet customer needs in an ever-evolving landscape.

About RJ Nicolosi: Strategic leadership and operations leader with several years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise-wide, large-scale programs focused on revenue growth for advertising and technology companies. Skilled at building relationships, collaborating with senior executives, managing diverse, multi-functional teams, and creating lasting impact within organizations. Adept at working across all levels of an organization.

About Infillion: The world’s best brands rely on Infillion for media, CX, data, and targeting solutions that simplify the customer journey and produce outstanding advertising and marketing outcomes.

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And now for something different… Stefanie Beach welcomes Tamara Edwards, creator of the Easy Breathwork method of trauma-informed breath practices. They explore the transformative practice of breath work, discussing its benefits for managing stress, anxiety, and trauma, along with personal experiences. Tamara shares insights from her diverse background in creativity and healing, emphasizing the importance of presence and connecting with one’s body through breath. Tune in to discover how you can incorporate these practices into your daily life for improved well-being and clarity.

About Tamara Edwards: Tamara has been considered a soulful voice in the wellness community for over a decade. She was introduced to meditation early in life by her father, a medical doctor and Ayurvedic practitioner who learned Transcendental Meditation from Maharishi in the 1970s. Life events led her to a deeper practice in 2010, which resulted in an extended pilgrimage to India. Tamara, alongside her career as a fashion model and indie film producer,  founded  the BE Society, a global meditation organization with active branches in NYC, LA, London, SF, and Paris, which led to her creation of the BeHive, a 7,000 square foot healing sanctuary in the heart of Hollywood. She oversaw BeHive for 4 years, hosting hundreds of holistic events, until 2018. During the 3 years at the height of the pandemic, Tamara lived off-grid in the jungle of Costa Rica serving as the wellness director and creating sustainable solutions for a luxury eco-lodge and 3,000-acre regenerative farm. Also during this time, under the guidance of mentors, developed her healing modalities and worked with a versatile International client base. Now Tamara is co-founding a new product-based company to inspire meditation (more on that soon) while also curating transformational experiences, producing, and sharing regenerative practices such as Easy Breathwork™, meditation, creating holistic lifestyle training programs, and speaking and consulting with socially conscious companies and individuals. When she is not sharing her practice, Tamara is immersed in her own practice, spending time in nature, surfing, traveling, and helping efforts related to protecting and regenerating the environment.  

Learn more at tamaraedwards.com