
The CMO Whisperer, hosted by former Forbes writer Steve Olenski, is a curated executive platform and marketing leadership podcast where CMOs, brand leaders, and senior operators share candid insights on leadership, brand strategy, and growth. Spanning business, sports, and media, it goes beyond marketing to reveal how top leaders make decisions and perform at the highest levels.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 159 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MarketingBusinessCareers | |||

My guest today is Will Leach, founder of Mindstate Group and a leading expert in behavioral science and decision-making. Will previously led PepsiCo's behavioral science lab and has worked with brands including PepsiCo, Disney, Mars, Capital One, and... more
My guest today is Liz Crisafi, a transformational marketing executive with more than 25 years of experience building iconic brands, accelerating growth, and creating customer experiences that drive loyalty and business results. Over the course of her... more
Today, I welcome two guests to the show, Alma Derricks and Eliza VanCort, the co-creators of Ignite, a leadership experience built around a simple but incredibly timely idea. As technology and AI continue to reshape the workplace, the human skills th... more
My guest today is Jake Nishimura, Vice President of Marketing at Kiswe, a company that's quietly changing the way some of the biggest names in sports, music, and entertainment connect with fans around the world. Jake's career started on the live even... more
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Steve Olenski’s podcast is a standout for anyone exploring branding and marketing. In just one episode, I gained so many actionable takeaways—from understanding the role of culture to connecting authentically with an audience. Steve’s thoughtful hosting style allows guests like Dr. Marcus Collins to dive deep without interruption, creating conversations that are both insightful and practical. Highly recommend giving it a listen!
there’s no one better then Steve! Great content, questions and guests.
Loved my time with Steve. He puts you at ease and keep the conversation organic, informal and always fun and entertaining. Will highly recommend his podcast.
Solid content and insights from an expert in the marketing realm.
I’ve know Steve for years. He inspires me as a friend and his podcast inspires the CMO in me. His straight forward consumer centric point of view is spot on.
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This show spotlights senior marketing leaders and operators who share candid perspectives on leadership, brand strategy, and growth across business, sports, and media. Episodes frequently tackle how to align marketing with finance and revenue, the evolving role of CMOs, data-driven decision making, and the human elements behind B2B partnerships and customer experiences. A recurring strength is drawing practical, boardroom-relevant insights from guests who lead with vision—covering topics from AI governance and revenue operations to brand transformation and sponsorship models. The format tends to blend strategic theory with real-world anecdotes, making it useful for listeners seeking actionable guidance on scaling marketing initiatives and l... more
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The CMO Whisperer launched 3 years ago and published 159 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The CMO Whisperer include:
1. Jake Nishimura
2. Marie Bahl
3. Andrea Eaton
4. Mike Lane
5. Christine Buck
6. Kathryn Fernandez
7. Kris Johns
8. James Maddison
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