PNC C-Speak
PNC C-Speak
Podcast Description
PNC C-Speak is dedicated to exploring the stories of the leaders shaping Southern California's future. Hosted by Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President, and Josh Schimmels, CEO & Publisher of the Los Angeles Business Journal, the show takes listeners behind the scenes with some of the most influential visionaries driving LA’s success. C-level executives share their insights on forward thinking business approaches that disrupt the status quo and encourage business leaders to think differently. Each episode celebrates the innovation, creativity, and ambition that defines Los Angeles, and makes it a global beacon of opportunity.
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Content Themes
The show focuses on themes such as family business dynamics, healthcare innovation, media evolution, culinary entrepreneurship, and asset management. Notable episodes include discussions with Raul Porto on sustaining family business legacies, Johnese Spisso on integrating technology in healthcare, Sarah Harden on women's storytelling in media, and Candace Nelson on food innovation in a competitive market, providing listeners with insights into various sectors shaping Los Angeles.

PNC C-Speak is dedicated to exploring the stories of the leaders shaping Southern California’s future. Hosted by Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President, and Josh Schimmels, CEO & Publisher of the Los Angeles Business Journal, the show takes listeners behind the scenes with some of the most influential visionaries driving LA’s success. C-level executives share their insights on forward thinking business approaches that disrupt the status quo and encourage business leaders to think differently. Each episode celebrates the innovation, creativity, and ambition that defines Los Angeles, and makes it a global beacon of opportunity.
On this episode of PNC C-Speak, hosts Josh Schimmels, Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson,
Regional President of PNC Bank for Greater Los Angeles, learn about Loren Castle’s remarkable journey from cancer survivor to entrepreneur, building America’s #1 natural cookie dough brand. The CEO of Sweet Loren’s reveals lessons learned in resilience, consumer insight, and scaling a purpose-driven brand to 35,000 stores nationwide. Discover how she built a profitable, PE-free company by listening to customers, outsmarting industry giants, and staying focused. If you’re interested in business leadership, entrepreneurial grit, and how LA-based companies are shaping the food industry, join Todd and Josh for Loren’s candid insights and inspiration.

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