Brigadoon Radio: Episode 22: Debate-A-Palooza: The Democrats Head to Miami

Recorded at the CityCenterDC, a conversation between Marc Ross and Brendan Kownacki at the start of the real campaign season as the Democrats start the process to select their presidential nominee.

The conversation explores the expectations and how the candidates are preparing for the two-night, twenty-candidate, two hours per night, first Democratic debate from Miami. Florida on June 26 and June 27. Plus, Marc and Brendan discuss the two-screen tactics the campaigns will utilize and how NBC News will handle President Trump's live tweeting of the activities.

Marc specializes in thought leaders communications for global business working at the intersection of globalization, disruption, and politics. He is the founder of Brigadoon and Caracal Global. He has extensive experience public affairs and communications for companies as well as leading the advocacy operations, fundraising programs and marketing efforts for nonprofits, trade associations, and political campaigns, many for the highest offices in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Brendan Kownacki is an experienced and innovative producer who is working daily to push the boundaries of content utilization in public communication. Plus he serves on as an advisory board member of the DC-based Artists and Athletes Alliance, and since 2011 has served as the Senior Contributor for Hollywood on the Potomac, a Washington DC lifestyle website that looks at the intersect of power, politics, advocacy, and celebrity culture in the Nation’s Capital.

Brigadoon Radio: Episode 21: Brigadoon Book Report: Blaming China Won't Fix America's Economy

A recorded conversation between Dr. Mark Stellingworth and Benjamin Shobert.

The conversation explores Ben's first book, Blaming China: It Might Feel Good, but It Won't Fix America's Economy, was published by Potomac.

Ben is a 2x Brigadoon Sundance participant and for Brigadoon Sundance 2019 joined the main stage to lead a discussion on "Blaming China Won't Fix America's Economy."

Ben leads the strategy team at Microsoft's Artificial Intelligence and Research's (AI&R) Healthcare business unit. Before joining Microsoft, he was the founder and managing director of Rubicon Strategy Group, and a consulting firm focused on market access, government affairs, and regulatory analysis work in China and across Southeast Asia. He remains a senior associate at the National Bureau of Asian Research, a Seattle and Washington, DC think tank.

Brigadoon Radio: Episode 20: Embracing a Career Not on a Straight Line

Recorded at the lounge inside the Robert Redford Center at Sundance Mountain Resort,, Brendan Kownacki speaks with Brook Hazelton during Brigadoon Sundance 2019.

Brook is a first time Brigadoon Sundance participant and was the 2019 keynote speaker. Brook kicked off the gathering with a talk entitled "An Inside Look at the Art and Luxury Auction Market."

Brook is the Chairman of WineCredit, the largest specialty lender to wine collectors, and serves as Advisory Board Chairman for LiveAuctioneers, the leading online auction aggregator.

Prior to this he was president of Christie’s for North & South America from 2015 through 2018, and previously served as global CEO of Phillips auction house. Brook is also the co-founder of St. James Partners, an investment firm focused on the ownership and management of luxury-related businesses.

Brigadoon Radio: Episode 19: That's a Wrap: Brigadoon Sundance 2019

Recorded at the lounge inside the Robert Redford Center at Sundance Mountain Resort, Brendan Kownacki speaks with Marc Ross at the conclusion of Brigadoon Sundance 2019.

Marc is the founder of Brigadoon and specializes in communications for global business working at the intersection of globalization, disruption, and politics.

Since 2013, Marc has curated and managed Brigadoon with a mission of creating a global network where entrepreneurs and thought leaders gather to discuss emerging issues shaping commerce and culture.

Brigadoon is an opt-in, word of mouth community of leaders looking to learn from others to create a network of leaders committed to public service, solving problems, and building businesses.

From salon dinners to excursions and multi-day retreats, Brigadoon organizes a number of powerpoint free, conversation focused events in distinctive settings that involve all participants and foster deeper connections.

Brigadoon Radio: Episode 18: US-China Trade Policy - Where is it Going?

Recorded at the lounge inside the Robert Redford Center at Sundance Mountain Resort, Dr. Mark Stellingworth speaks with Benjamin Shobert during Brigadoon Sundance 2019.

Ben is a 2x Brigadoon Sundance participant and for 2019 joined the main stage to lead a discussion on "Blaming China Won't Fix America's Economy."

Ben leads the strategy team at Microsoft's Artificial Intelligence and Research's (AI&R) Healthcare business unit. Before joining Microsoft, he was the founder and managing director of Rubicon Strategy Group, and a consulting firm focused on market access, government affairs, and regulatory analysis work in China and across Southeast Asia.

He remains a senior associate at the National Bureau of Asian Research, a Seattle and Washington, DC, think tank. In September 2018, his first book, Blaming China: It Might Feel Good, but It Won't Fix America's Economy, was published by Potomac.