ITK Radio | Ada Polla

On this episode of ITK Radio, a conversation with Ada Polla.

Ada is currently the CEO @ Alchimie Forever.

In 2004, Ada set out to launch her family's Swiss-based skincare line in the US. Today, the brand boasts global visibility and distribution, thanks to her focus and determination, which have yielded double-digit annual growth and garnered her several press-worthy opportunities to communicate her family's knowledge and passion for the science of anti-aging skincare.

In addition to her responsibilities at Alchimie Forever, she still finds time to be involved in several ventures, such as the Washington Spa Alliance and Fashion Group International, where she serves on the board as Founding Member and Treasurer, respectively. In addition, Ada operates on the Editorial Board of GCI Magazine and the HBA Conference Advisory Board.

A native of Switzerland, Ada holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science and art history from Harvard University and an MBA from Georgetown University.

You can find Ada on LinkedIn here.

Insights + Ideas:

Hammond, Louisiana Wikipedia

+ Embracing geography to be a better CEO

+ Using an origin story to help propel a business

+ Communicating in a way to connects with your audience + where they are

+ Being in the field to learn and recognize players in your business ecosystem

+ "Pick your hard."

+ Using business school to explore ideas and business models

+ Ideas on planning your day + scheduling your day + reducing stress by hitting the ground running

+ "Eat the frog for breakfast."

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Read: The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday

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Connect with Ada Polla:

LinkedIn

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ITK Radio | Melissa Anderson

On this episode of ITK Radio, a conversation with Melissa Anderson.

Melissa is currently the Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Strategic Initiatives, Secretary of the College @ The College of Wooster.

Melissa provides leadership and oversight for all aspects of the College’s internal and external communications, including branding, marketing, and advertising; public and media relations; publications and creative services; sports information; digital and social media strategies, and web content and design.

Melissa has two decades of private-and public-sector marketing and communications management experience.

A native of Wisconsin, Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and English from Ripon College and a Master of Arts degree in social sciences from the University of Chicago.

You can find Melissa on LinkedIn here.