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CEOs and ABCs

Kevin Rice
Parenting
Leadership
Work-Life Balance
Career Growth
Authenticity
Co-Parenting
Emotional Intelligence
Marketing
Artificial Intelligence
Motherhood
Resilience
Education
Family
Amtrak
Exco
Engagement
Turnaround Strategy
Hospitality Industry
Lydia Smith
Carter's

CEOs & ABCs is the podcast for high performers who lead at work and show up at home. Hosted by Kevin Rice, this show features candid conversations with executives, founders, and rising leaders about how they’ve advanced their careers while staying present for the moments that matter most... raising kids, building strong partnerships, and prioritizing their health. Each episode dives into executive... more

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In this episode of CEOs & ABCs, Kevin sits down with Isabelle Brenton, former Chief Communications Officer at IPG Mediabrands and recipient of the 2026 Working Mother of the Year award from She Runs It, to explore what it actually costs to hide a par... more

In this episode of CEOs & ABCs, Kevin sits down with Anthony Valletta, CEO of BarTaco, to explore what two decades in hospitality taught him about making people feel like a priority, and how long it took him to bring that same thinking home.

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In this episode of CEOs & ABCs, Kevin sits down with Desiree Motamedi, Chief Marketing Officer of Salesforce's NextGen platform, to explore what happens when AI stops being a work tool and starts becoming a way of life, at the office and at home.

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In this episode of CEOs & ABCs, Kevin sits down with Jennifer Kattula, Global CMO of Microsoft Advertising, to explore what happens when a systems thinker applies the same rigour she uses to lead AI transformation at scale to the way she designs her ... more

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Isabelle Brenton
Chief Communications Officer at IPG Media Brands
IPG Media Brands
Episode: Isabelle Brenton (IPG Media Brands, Meta & Razorfish) A Conversation on: How to Navigate Professional Growth While Embracing Personal Identity and Resilience.
Anthony Valletta
CEO of BarTaco, hospitality executive with two decades in the industry
BarTaco
Episode: Anthony Valletta (Bartaco, Birdcall, Del Frisco's) The Cost of Travelling 240 Nights a Year and What It Cost Him to Come Back Home #40
Desiree Motamedi
Chief Marketing Officer, Salesforce NextGen platform
Salesforce
Episode: Desiree Motamedi (Meta, Shopify, Google & Salesforce) How to Implement AI into your Business and Home Life & How to Create AI Safety for your Children at Home #39
Jennifer Kattula
Global CMO of Microsoft Advertising
Microsoft
Episode: Jennifer Kattula (Microsoft, Meta, & America Express) A Conversation on: Spearheading AI at Work and at Home, Bringing Workplace Systems into the Home & Creating an Intentional Life #38
Becca Chambers
Chief Marketing Officer, Scale Venture Partners; LinkedIn Top Voice
Scale Venture Partners; LinkedIn
Episode: Becca Chambers (LinkedIn Top Voice & Scale Venture Partners), A Conversation on Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Creating Safe Team Environments & Supporting Children's Unique Values #37
Shachar Orren
Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of ExCo
ExCo
Episode: Shachar Orren (Co-Founder EX.CO & Playbuzz) The Personal and Professional Sacrifices of Building a Start-Up & Choosing To Delay Family #36
Matt Eisenacher
Chief Brand Officer at First Watch
First Watch
Episode: Matt Eisenacher (First Watch, The Piada Group, Abbott Nutrition): Modelling Priorities for Your Team, Embracing Adversity & Individualized Leadership and Parenting #35
Eliot Hamlisch
Chief Commercial Officer, Amtrak
Amtrak
Episode: Eliot Hamlisch (Amtrak, AMC Theatres & Wyndham Hotels) How To Be Promoted Every Two Years, The Cost of Comfort Zones & Staying Connected with Family During Travel Seasons
Rachel Wallis Andreasson
CEO of Wallis Companies; author of The Sixth Level
Wallis Companies
Episode: Rachel Wallis Andreasson (PepsiCo. & Wallis Companies) A Conversation on: Generational Business, A New Age of Leadership & The Sixth Level #33

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Kevin Rice
Host of CEOs & ABCs

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • The human side of leadership

    It’s often said that it’s extremely difficult to balance career, family, and relationship. Kevin talks to CEOs about how they manage. Very useful and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim Sterne
    United States3 months ago
  • Insightful and inspirational

    As somebody who has known Kevin for a while, I gotta say that the perspectives he and his guests share on this podcast are just what parents and executives need to hear. It’s definitely made me reflect on my own family and business life and strive to do better. Keep it up, I can’t wait for more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SLO Daddy
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests are described as relatable and the host as insightful, helping listeners apply lessons to their own careers.
The podcast is viewed as encouraging a growth mindset for leaders and parents alike.
Listeners appreciate practical, real-world tips for parenting and leadership in demanding roles.
The human side of leadership highlights how top execs balance work and family with empathy.
The show is praised for candid conversations that feel sincere and actionable for working parents.

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#199
United States/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#220
Ireland/Business/Careers

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Anthony Valletta (Bartaco, Birdcall, Del Frisco's) The Cost of Travelling 240 Nights a Year and What It Cost Him to Come Back Home #40
Q: How do you balance leadership at work with being present for your family?
He describes guest-first decision making, calendar discipline, and intentional time blocks as core practices, plus coaching and traditions that keep family connections strong.
Nick Tran (TikTok, Hulu, Samsung, Diageo x Main Street Advisors) Raising Children in an Rapidly Changing World and the Power of Teamwork in the Boardroom #016
Q: How do you prepare the next generation for a fast-changing workforce?
Focus on timeless values like generosity, kindness, resilience, and continual learning, plus practical skills like multilingual aptitude and the ability to prompt and learn quickly—stuff that AI can augment but not replace.
Nick Tran (TikTok, Hulu, Samsung, Diageo x Main Street Advisors) Raising Children in an Rapidly Changing World and the Power of Teamwork in the Boardroom #016
Q: What were the main work-life lessons you carried back from that period abroad?
Boundaries and intentional time with family; weekends became family time and workdays were structured to maximize impact in shorter blocks, which also helped the team become more efficient and focused.
Nick Tran (TikTok, Hulu, Samsung, Diageo x Main Street Advisors) Raising Children in an Rapidly Changing World and the Power of Teamwork in the Boardroom #016
Q: Why did you choose to move your family to London for three years?
To give my kids a worldly view and to be present for them during formative years; it wasn't a career move, but a family-driven decision that opened up incredible experiences and lessons about adaptability, culture, and boundaries.
Anncy Rowe (Rodan +Fields, L'Oreal, Avon, Strivectin) From L’Oréal to C-Suite: The Confidence Pattern That Changed Everything #023
Q: What gave you the confidence as you moved up through the ranks?
Confidence grew over time from successful experiences, learning from experts, and repeatedly proving to herself that she could tackle new challenges, especially during the omni-channel transformation at Rodan & Fields.

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What is CEOs and ABCs about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features candid conversations with executives, founders, and rising leaders about advancing careers while staying present for family and personal life. Across episodes, guests share leadership styles, strategies for work-life integration, and lessons learned from managing teams, brands, and crises. Topics commonly surface include executive mindset, career growth, burnout prevention, parenting, and productivity, with a strong emphasis on authentic leadership, resilience, and maintaining meaningful relationships at home and at work. A notable throughline is balancing high-pressure roles with family life, often illustrated through parenthood, coaching, and mentorship anecdotes. This combination makes it a practical listen for driven ... more

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1. Isabelle Brenton
2. Anthony Valletta
3. Desiree Motamedi
4. Jennifer Kattula
5. Becca Chambers
6. Shachar Orren
7. Matt Eisenacher
8. Eliot Hamlisch

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