The Swirl World podcast

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Retailers are facing a rapidly evolving landscape where consumer expectations, AI advancements, and social media platforms like TikTok are redefining engagement. It feels like the holiday shopping season just ended, but when do retailers start planning for the next one, and some retailers already behind the curve for this season? Joining us today is Carey Cockrum, Director of Consulting at Cella by Randstad Digital, where she helps major brands and marketing teams optimize their strategies with data-driven insights, AI-powered content creation, and cutting-edge retail marketing trends. With the holidays just around the corner, she’s here to share what’s next for retail marketing, campaign optimization, and how brands can stay ahead in a hyper-competitive space. ABOUT CAREY COCKRUM Carey has been a part of the Creative Agency space for nearly 30 years. She has served as Designer, Creative Director, Creative Operations Lead and Agency Lead in both internal and external agencies (big and small). Carey has worked directly with C-suite stakeholders to understand organizational strategies that inform effective creative solutions. She is a bit of a data nerd and loves demonstrating results. Brands she’s supported include Fruit of the Loom, Wendy’s and Humana. In her free time, she enjoys going back to her creative roots through painting and drawing. She also spends her time improving upon the house she lives in today in Southern, MI - inside and out. RESOURCES Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

The Swirl World Podcast

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Entertaining, informative, inspiring and educational conversations with Swirlers - men and women involved in interracial and intercultural relationships, specifically dating and marriage. We celebrate diversity in the human experience. TheSwirlWorld.com hosts Michelle Matthews Calloway and Adrienne London Leach feature guests discussing topics of interest on dating, marriage, parenting, entrepreneurship, business, education, health and everything in between. The Swirl World: Interracial. Diverse. Beautiful!"™

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The Swirl World Podcast

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142 episodes

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The Swirl World Podcast

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Do You Have A Woman's Wit? 33:11

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The Swirl World Podcast Co-Host Michelle Matthews-Calloway chats it up with attorney and speaker Angela Gatlin Keys , newly-published author of A Woman's Wit .

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Stop! Drop! and Pivot! A Special Announcement 4:24

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We Have a Special Announcement to Make! It's time to pivot, y'all! The Swirl World Podcast is moving in a new direction. Listen up as Michelle checks in with the details.

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Are You Getting What You Want, Or Nah? 14:46

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A lot of people won’t open their mouths to speak up and say what they want. As a result, a lot of people - and unfortunately, Black Women in particular - don’t get what they want! In this episode, Michelle wants to know, “Are you getting what you want, or nah?” If your answer is “No,” listen as she shares 6 steps to help you get closer to getting what you want.…

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Just Checking In . . . . 5:24

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Fortunately, Michelle is still alive. Unfortunately, she's had another bout with bronchitis - and wants to check in before April checks out.

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Girl, I'm Not Your Mother! 15:44

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We’re not your Mother, but we do like to consider ourselves your close friend and ally. Our overarching mission is to see you live your best life, and our goal is to serve as an instrument you can use to facilitate the process. Today, Michelle discusses three methods The Swirl World uses to be your friend —not your Mother!…

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March Madness: Why Is This Even A Question? 11:03

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In this final March Madness installment, Michelle is perplexed by a “question” submitted to a dating coach. In true “Where they do that at” style, a “gentleman” sets forth his demands – and the questioner is wondering if she should comply. When you hear the demands, like Michelle, you’ll be wanting to know why the original poster is even asking the question. You’ll also want to know: Where They Do That At??…

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Where They Do That At: Show HIM the Money! 12:50

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Get ready for more March Madness as Michelle examines a Facebook post from “Tequila Tales.” Dude said he needed “$29 stacks,” and his girlfriend didn’t have it. Who did he turn to? His ex! Not only that, he felt his current girlfriend needed to “stay in her lane.” We guess he felt like they needed to show HIM the money! We want to know: Where They Do That At??…

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March Madness: Where They Do That At? 8:49

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March Madness continues with Michelle examining a Facebook post made by a guy advising women to clean up a man’s dirty kitchen if she “wants to stand out.” The sheer madness of that post brings the question: Where They Do That At??

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March Madness: When Did Settling Become a Thing? 31:05

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It’s March and “March Madness” will soon engross college basketball fans everywhere. But what happens when “madness” spills over into relationships? In this kickoff episode of her “March Madness” series, The Swirl World Co-Host Michelle Matthews-Calloway asks the question, “When did settling become a thing?”…

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What's Love Got To Do With It - Part 3 17:08

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What’s love got to do with it? Is it really “a secondhand emotion?” Michelle begs to differ. Join her as she presses her point in this final installment entitled, “What’s Love Got To Do With It, Part 3: Do You Love What You Do?”

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What’s Love Got To Do With It? Part 2 27:44

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What’s love got to do with it? Is it really “a secondhand emotion?” Michelle begs to differ. Join her as she discusses, “What’s Love Got To Do With It, Part 2: Loving Your Life.”

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What’s Love Got To Do With It? Part 1 28:22

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What’s love got to do with it? Is it really “a secondhand emotion?” Michelle begs to differ. Join her as she discusses, “What’s Love Got To Do With It, Part 1: Loving Yourself.”

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Three Ways to Know You’re Living Your Best Life 17:08

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Are you living your best life? In today’s episode, podcast Co-Host Michelle Matthews-Calloway, PhD, discusses three ways you can know you’re living your best life.

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And . . .. We’re BACK! 8:21

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And . . .. we’re BACK! Not only are we back, but We’re also Planting Flowers! Tune in as Co-Host Michelle Matthews-Calloway, Ph.D. explains.

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Renaissance Woman - Tobi-Velicia Johnson 35:06

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