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MikMak Founder & CEO Rachel Tipograph and Profitero’s President Sarah Hofstetter tackle what’s relevant in eCommerce today for the world’s biggest brands. Each episode they’ll share tips worth millions in sales, while interviewing the bravest marketers on how to navigate eCommerce’s latest consumer and retailer dynamics.

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In this episode of BRAVE COMMERCE, Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter speak with Zena Arnold, Chief Marketing Officer at Sephora U.S., about how one of the world’s most influential beauty retailers stays at the center of culture in an industry tha... more

In this episode of BRAVE COMMERCE, Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter sit down with Dipesh Patel, Senior Director, Digital Transformation & Ecommerce, Global OTC at Teva Pharmaceuticals, to discuss what it takes to drive transformation in a catego... more

In this episode of BRAVE COMMERCE, Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter sit down with Brian Gelb, Senior Vice President of Wine and Concierge at Total Wine & More, to unpack how a retailer is gaining share while the broader alcohol market faces head... more

In this episode of BRAVE COMMERCE, Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter speak with Toby Espinosa, VP of Ads at DoorDash. Toby shares how DoorDash built one of the fastest-growing retail media networks, and why the next phase of growth depends on mak... more

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Recent Guests

Dipesh Patel
Senior Director of Transformation and E-Commerce for Global OTC
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Episode: Teva Pharmaceuticals’ Dipesh Patel on Building Digital Capabilities in a Trust-First Category
Brian Gelb
Senior VP of Wine and Concierge at Total Wine & More
Total Wine & More
Episode: Total Wine & More’s Brian Gelb on Intent-Based Leadership and Retail Growth in a Challenging Alcohol Market
Toby Espinosa
VP of DoorDash Ads, named to AdAge's 40 under 40
DoorDash
Episode: DoorDash's Toby Espinosa on Commerce Media That Connects National Dollars to Local Demand
Kate Hamill
VP of North America Enterprise Sales at Pinterest
Pinterest
Episode: Pinterest’s Kate Hamill on Visual Search, AI, and the New Path to Purchase
John Ferris
President of Consumer at Bausch & Lomb
Bausch & Lomb
Episode: Bausch + Lomb’s John Ferris on Making Science Approachable, Reducing Friction, and Winning in the AI Commerce Era
Marco Brucato
Head of E-commerce for Europe, DTC Transformation at Beko Europe
Beko Europe
Episode: Beko Europe’s Marco Brucato on Scaling eCommerce Without Losing Local Relevance
Laura Briggs
Head of E-commerce Excellence at Philips
Philips
Episode: Philips' Laura Briggs on Unifying eCommerce, Driving Category Growth, and the Power of Empathy
Matt Blevins
Chief Marketing Officer at Heaven Hill Brands
Heaven Hill Brands
Episode: Heaven Hill Brands’ Matt Blevins on Long-Term Brand Building, Consumer Behavior Shifts, and Modernizing Spirits
Matt Taylor
Vice President of Digital at Scotts Miracle-Gro
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Episode: Scotts Miracle-Gro’s Matt Taylor on Navigating AI Search, Retail Media, and Real-Time Data

Hosts

Rachel Tipograph
Co-host of Brave Commerce; Founder and CEO of MikMak
Sarah Hofstetter
Co-host of Brave Commerce; President/Chair roles at Profitero

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 141 ratings
  • 💎💎💎

    There are a lot of complex topics here that are wonderfully explained! I’m a PR coach for product founders and I’m always looking for more resources to recommend them! Love the diversity in the industries covered and the focus on thought leadership rather than just quick tips and tricks. For all my beauty founders, def recommend amorepacifics ep😍

    @gloriachoupr

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _doremi101
    United States2 years ago
  • Required listening...

    Or keep paying consultants to tell you what you want to hear, not what you need to know.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigHerm15
    United States3 years ago
  • A favorite!

    Brave Commerce has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan1777999877
    United States3 years ago
  • Great take on the ever changing world of e-commerce

    Very educational show with different guest and thought leaders in the industry. Cool to hear different perspectives in the industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Little_things93
    United States3 years ago
  • eCommerce Knowledge Gold

    This podcast has to be the number one resource for true thought leadership in the e-commerce space. The level of knowledge and expertise shared in every episode is leaps and bounds better than you can get anywhere else. I feel as if I took a master class after every new episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Billy Davison
    United States3 years ago

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Audience finds hosts engaging and asks sharp questions that unlock deeper strategy.
Listeners praise actionable, snackable insights and high-caliber guests.
The show explains complex topics clearly and attracts diverse industry guests.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#208
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#111
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#157
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#175
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#191
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Total Wine & More’s Brian Gelb on Intent-Based Leadership and Retail Growth in a Challenging Alcohol Market
Q: What factors are contributing to Total Wine's growth against a struggling alcohol market?
Gelb attributes the growth to exceptional customer service, a broad selection of products, and competitive pricing strategies.
Total Wine & More’s Brian Gelb on Intent-Based Leadership and Retail Growth in a Challenging Alcohol Market
Q: What do you think you've gained from your military experience that others may never learn?
Gelb discusses how military officers gain leadership skills and a sense of ownership and initiative from their training, which can be advantageous in business settings.
DoorDash's Toby Espinosa on Commerce Media That Connects National Dollars to Local Demand
Q: What is your view on how AI is going to impact that for DoorDash ads and the end advertiser?
AI will enhance measurement and targeting, allowing advertisers to get higher yield from their investments on the DoorDash platform.
Pinterest’s Kate Hamill on Visual Search, AI, and the New Path to Purchase
Q: What do you feel needs to be educated internally on why social search is worth investing in?
Marketers need to challenge last-click measurement paradigms and recognize the value of social search in the customer journey.
Pinterest’s Kate Hamill on Visual Search, AI, and the New Path to Purchase
Q: What do you think are the emerging verticals on Pinterest?
Financial services is a surprising vertical on Pinterest, as life moments that prompt major financial decisions align with user activity on the platform.

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What is BRAVE COMMERCE about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show focuses on eCommerce, D2C, and retail media strategy with a strong emphasis on practical, revenue-driving tactics. Episodes feature executives from leading consumer brands and platforms, discussing topics like omnichannel growth, AI-enabled shopping, visual search, retail partnerships, and the evolving landscape of digital commerce. A notable pattern is how guests bring cross-functional expertise—from brand storytelling to data-driven marketing—and how leadership principles, empathy, and customer-centric partnerships shape successful go-to-market moves. The podcast often surfaces bold ideas, high-caliber guest rosters, and concise, actionable takeaways ideal for marketers, agency professionals, and brand leaders looking to stay ahe... more

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6. Marco Brucato
7. Laura Briggs
8. Matt Blevins

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