Behind The Face of Success

About Behind The Face of Success

Behind the face of success, hosted by Visha Kudhail, is a series that explores the stories behind the people that have risen in their careers. From widely celebrated performers to fashion masterminds, tech leaders and entrepreneurs – the decisions they've made, the wins celebrated, and the fails embraced to get to where they are now. Each week we’ll hear from a new interviewee that has put in the hard work and dedication to achieve their dreams. Stay tuned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Visha Kudhail

Category

arts · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 May 2023

Latest episode

7 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Mar 2025

   Lindsey Irvine - CMO, Square

   It’s the season finale of an incredible Season 2, and I couldn’t be more excited to close it out with a powerhouse in business marketing—Lindsey Irvine. In this episode, we dive into Lindsey’s journey, exploring the path that led her to become the CMO of Square (https://squareup.com/gb/en), a global fintech company that simplifies commerce for businesses of all sizes. She shares insights on personal growth, the importance of continuous self-development, and how setting boundaries has shaped her success and created focus. You'll get plenty of tips, insights and life hacks. This episode is a must-listen. More about Lindsey Lindsey is the Chief Marketing Officer at Square. With nearly two decades of experience in marketing, strategy, and leadership across both large enterprises and fast-growing startups, Lindsey is responsible for overseeing Square’s global marketing efforts, driving brand awareness, customer engagement, and market growth around the world, all in service of the company's mission to empower businesses and entrepreneurs worldwide. Before joining Square, Lindsey was CMO at Benchling, pioneer of the R&D Cloud powering the biotechnology industry. Prior to that, she spent nearly a decade at Salesforce, where she held several leadership roles, including global CMO for MuleSoft, and played a key part in developing go-to-market strategies across IoT, industry verticals, and cloud solutions. She is credited with driving high-impact global marketing strategies and helping position Salesforce as a leader in the enterprise software space. With thanks to partners of Behind The Face of Success Creative Brief The River Group Amansan Creatives Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   6 Jan 2025

   Aneesh Lal, Founder of The Wishly Group

   We often take our own stories for granted, forgetting they hold the potential to teach, inspire, and connect with people. But how do we share them effectively? In this episode, Host Visha Kudhail, sat down with Aneesh Lal, the Founder of the Wishly Group (https://www.wishlygroup.ca/)—fondly known as the "Jerry Maguire of LinkedIn." Aneesh is on a mission to help people amplify their stories on business platforms like LinkedIn, creating meaningful connections at scale. Listen in as Aneesh shares his journey of leaving the corporate grind to start his own agency, carving a niche in the market by empowering B2B Creators and Subject Matter Experts to elevate their voices. LinkedIn has fast become a powerful tool for personal brand building, sales and marketing. Yet, for all its power the platform is quite a cluttered space where cutting through is difficult. Lal has been able to utilise LinkedIn and embrace it as an opportunity. This conversation is packed with actionable insights about: Building your personal brand. Owning your narrative Networking digitally across the globe. Staying consistent and courageous in building your own business If you’re looking for motivation to kickstart the year and take charge of your story, this is a must-listen episode. Learn more about Aneesh Lal Aneesh Lal is a business executive, industry expert and founder of The Wishly Group, an independent agency specializing in the B2B Creator economy. Having spent nearly two decades accelerating revenue growth and closing over $50MM in high-ticket B2B sales at companies like Pinterest, Flipp, The Coca-Cola Company, and The Weather Network, Lal’s creator-first mindset and sales-savvy background have industry leaders lauding him as the “Jerry Maguire” of today’s rapidly growing B2B space. A business-savvy entrepreneur, Lal and his team booked over $1M in revenue for his diverse roster of talented Creators in the first year, harnessing the superpower of content marketing at the intersection of the rising B2B Creator on LinkedIn. Focused on helping Creators build their brands and scale their business, Lal and his team represent the biggest names in B2B, from John Barrows to Brianna Doe and Morgan Ingram; offering a unique, white-glove service spanning portfolio management, brand sponsorships and partnership deals as well as operational support. Lal’s expertise on LinkedIn runs deep. As the former Head of Community at RevGenius, a LinkedIn community of revenue generating sales, marketing, customer success, and revops professionals, Lal helped launch and accelerate membership in its early days, bolstering RevGenius as the platform for revenue professionals to connect, collaborate and create the future of B2B. Lal also regularly contributes to articles and educational sales trainings and webinars, including “Mastering the Art of Closing $50 Million in B2B Sale” on YouTube. Aneesh also launched “Show Me The Money,” a weekly conversation with AudiencePlus’s Todd Clouser, breaking down creator contracts and B2B influencer marketing.Lal’s reputation, results and rise to success have earned him seats at some of the biggest industry conferences and conference rooms from Inbound to LinkedIn and HubSpot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   27 Oct 2024

   Sadira E Furlow - Dean of Dopeness | Chief Global Brand & Communications Officer

   In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome none other than the "Dean of Dopeness" herself—Sadira E Furlow (https://www.linkedin.com/in/growtharchitectsmilegenerator/). This one is all about making big moves! Join us for an insightful, candid conversation on how to navigate big career transitions, embrace new roles with humility, and safeguard the impact of marketing in any business. This isn’t just a chat between friends; it’s a mini masterclass in career development, packed with actionable tips to help you elevate your professional journey. In under an hour, you’ll gain insights that can typically only be found through personal mentorship, all in a lighthearted, accessible format you can revisit anytime. Tune in, take notes, and if you find value, please rate, review, and share with others who might need a little career inspiration. About Our Guest: Sadira E. Furlow Dean of Dopeness | Chief Global Brand & Communications Officer Sadira Furlow has a remarkable career spanning billion-dollar brands and rapid-growth startups. From her days fueling growth for brands to leading impact-driven marketing at Tony’s, Sadira blends creative genius with strategic vision. Her role at Tony’s Chocolonely has her leading the charge in brand storytelling, culture shaping, and high-impact campaigns that challenge industry norms—all with her signature authenticity and style. Behind The Face of Success is hosted by Marketing Leader Visha Kudhail (https://www.linkedin.com/in/visha-kudhail-16400830/), and supported by Media Partner Creative Brief (https://www.creativebrief.com/)and Production Partner The River Group (https://www.therivergroup.co.uk/). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 20 / 100

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Quality

16

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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