In this episode of Marketing Misfits, Norm Farrar and Kevin King welcome Vandana Puranik, a seasoned marketer and strategist who has built brands for some of the biggest companies in the world. Vandana shares her inspiring journey, from overcoming personal challenges like breast cancer to using creative problem-solving to help entrepreneurs and businesses thrive. She dives into her unique approach to brand building, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, strategic thinking, and surrounding yourself with the right people. Vandana also introduces her new initiative, "What She Said," aimed at empowering women to achieve success in their businesses through a supportive community and results-driven collaboration. This episode is packed with real-world insights and inspiring lessons on resilience, business growth, and creative strategy.   This episode is brought to you by: Stack Influence: Use code MISFITS for 10% off at https://stackinfluence.com/ Levanta: Get 20% off Levanta's gold plan and book your call today - https://get.levanta.io/misfits   Timestamps 0:00 Intro 3:20 Skip the Banter 5:45 Vandana's Story 9:26 Anniversary in the ER 17:26 Age of Aquarius 18:25 Lifting Women Up 22:24 Inventory of Skills 24:15 Women Groups for Results 36:21 The Outcome Approach 45:02 Different IQs 49:00 Fostering Curiosity 1:06:43 Vandana's Misfit   Check out collectivemindsociety.com for networking events with Norm and Kevin. Follow @marketingmisfitspodcast on Instagram and YouTube for updates!   Welcome to the Marketing Misfits Podcast YouTube Channel! Hosted by Norm Farrar and Kevin King, two entrepreneurs who've carved paths of success by thinking outside the traditional business box. Here, we're all about celebrating the unconventional, the trailblazers, and the rebels of ecommerce. Norm and Kevin have spent years navigating the choppy waters of the business world, turning left when everyone else turned right, and they’ve got the success stories to prove it. Now, they're on a mission to uncover other Marketing Misfits just like them.   From genius marketing hacks to the most unexpected growth strategies, our guests share it all. This is not your standard, by-the-book marketing talk; it's a peek into the minds of those who dare to do things differently. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, or a newbie in the digital marketplace, Subscribe to join Norm, Kevin. Welcome to the Marketing Misfits family! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.