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Episode web page: https://tinyurl.com/2b3dz2z8 ----------------------- Rate Insights Unlocked and write a review If you appreciate Insights Unlocked , please give it a rating and a review. Visit Apple Podcasts, pull up the Insights Unlocked show page and scroll to the bottom of the screen. Below the trailers, you'll find Ratings and Reviews. Click on a star rating. Scroll down past the highlighted review and click on "Write a Review." You'll make my day. ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked , we explore the evolving landscape of omnichannel strategies with Kate MacCabe, founder of Flywheel Strategy. With nearly two decades of experience in digital strategy and product management, Kate shares her insights on bridging internal silos, leveraging customer insights, and designing omnichannel experiences that truly resonate. From the early days of DTC growth to today’s complex, multi-touchpoint customer journeys, Kate explains why omnichannel is no longer optional—it’s essential. She highlights a standout example from Anthropologie, demonstrating how brands can create a unified customer experience across digital and physical spaces. Whether you’re a marketing leader, UX strategist, or product manager, this episode is packed with actionable advice on aligning teams, integrating user feedback, and building a future-proof omnichannel strategy. Key Takeaways: ✅ Omnichannel vs. Multichannel: Many brands think they’re omnichannel, but they’re really just multichannel. Kate breaks down the difference and how to shift toward true integration. ✅ Anthropologie’s Success Story: Learn how this brand seamlessly blended physical and digital experiences to create a memorable, data-driven customer journey. ✅ User Feedback is the Secret Weapon: Discover how continuous user testing—before, during, and after a launch—helps brands fine-tune their strategies and avoid costly mistakes. ✅ Aligning Teams for Success: Cross-functional collaboration is critical. Kate shares tips on breaking down silos between marketing, product, and development teams. ✅ Emerging Tech & Omnichannel: Instead of chasing the latest tech trends, Kate advises businesses to define their strategic goals first—then leverage AI, AR, and other innovations to enhance the customer experience. Quotes from the Episode: 💬 "Omnichannel isn’t just about being everywhere; it’s about creating seamless bridges between every touchpoint a customer interacts with." – Kate MacCabe 💬 "Companies that truly listen to their users—through qualitative and quantitative insights—are the ones that thrive in today’s competitive landscape." – Kate MacCabe Resources & Links: 🔗 Learn more about Flywheel Strategy 🔗 Connect with Kate MacCabe on LinkedIn 🔗 Explore UserTesting for customer insights for marketers…

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Ep.166 - Season Finale! Part II 43:02

2 years ago43:02

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This week is the final week! John, Anna, Calvin, and Carolina talk about how they met, the benefit of unemployment, John's Ok Cupid account, hooking up at weddings, hiking, rock climbing, and pinball! This one's got everything! And a Sex and the City scene too! Everything! Thank you for listening. It's been an honor and a pleasure. But do check in at Professional Friends Podcast on Instagram for any further updates!…

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Ep.165 - Season Finale! Part I 37:47

2 years ago37:47

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This week is a very special two part final episode of the Professional Friends podcast! And with Calvin Cato back in the studio with Anna, John, and Carolina! They get into trips to Scotland, sleeping on a futon vs sleeping in a van with a stranger, the Night of a thousand Beyonces, and Calvin's questions!…

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Ep.164 - California Love 31:36

3 years ago31:36

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This week the friends talk about making lemonade out of lemonade, the classic film Beaches, John's visit to California and their Disney music venues, and Carolina has a big announcement! That and lots of burnin' questions answered!

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Ep.163 - No Sleep! 28:47

3 years ago28:47

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This week the friends get together for another late night to talk about Anna going to the NY Mets game and checking out their mascots, Carolina's private active time, and John's new book "Embracing the Loneliness" on the boredom of being an insomniac. It's late, why not put on another episode!

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Throwback! - Ep.152 - My Faire Lady 29:50

3 years ago29:50

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On this week's throwback the friends talk about Anna's trip to the Renaissance Faire! What's the best time of year to wear corsets? Should you bring beer to the fair? Should they all have gone to the beach with John instead? All of these burning questions are finally answered (again) today!

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Ep.162 - Running Late! 29:49

3 years ago29:49

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This week the friends talk about John's fight against a cement truck, Anna's okayness with lateness, and Carolina does puzzles for her ADHD but that's fine because life is a Rubik's Cube! Ain't it?

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Ep.161 - Royal 31:40

3 years ago31:40

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This week the friends talk about mourning the passing of Princess Diana and then remember to focus on the news of the day! The Queen has passed and Carolina shares her faulty knowledge on the British crown. Anna shares her JFK trivia and conspiracy theories while John has a new experience at the Rammstein concert. It will all make sense in about 30 minutes!…

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Throwback! - Ep.79 - The Lost Episode 31:52

3 years ago31:52

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This week the friends are unearthing their long lost episode recorded around 2018 before they learned how to hold their liquor! They talk about porn gifs, Cat Tats, and accidentally sending nudes to the wrong person. Oh my! (in George Takei voice)

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Ep.160 - Copy and Paste 33:15

3 years ago33:15

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This week the friends reveal the things they take for granted, Miss Bachelorette 2022, sending a text to the wrong thread, and Anna's weird history with the Velveteen Rabbit.

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Ep.159 - Mixers 32:30

3 years ago32:30

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This week the friends talk about John seeing Lady Gaga in New Jersey (and in concert!), Anna gives a shout out to Peanuts' writer Charles Schulz, and everyone wants to go to Restaurant Week!

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Throwback! - Ep.141 - Skin 30:18

3 years ago30:18

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This week the friends are throwing on another throwback while they cool down from the summer heat wave. This classic episode has everyone sharing their skincare routine, Anna putting mayonnaise on herself while John begs everyone to just visit a dermatologist. Also, they answer a listener's question about working with the dead! If you have a question for the pro friends, email 'em at professionalfriendspodcast@gmail.com or slip into their DMs on Professional Friends Podcast on Instagram.…

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Ep.158 - The Dog Days of Summer 32:07

3 years ago32:07

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This week the friends talk about the final days of an extremely hot summer. John gets the monkeypox vaccine, Anna has a perfectly normal Long Island birthday, and Carolina shares her red carpet experience plus Ozzie Osbourne shows up somewhere! It's been a weird summer. The dog days of summer!

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Ep.157 - Summer Fling 29:09

3 years ago29:09

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This week the friends get into endless nights of summer and talk about summer flings! Anna's stroll on the beach, Carolina tries to get into poetry, Anna sheds tears while writing in a bathtub, and everyone is too vulnerable to listen to No Doubt's Don't Speak. Get some tissues and jot down a few stanzas, it's going to get deep.…

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Ep.156 - Punk Rock Birthday! 30:34

3 years ago30:34

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This week the friends talk about going to the Bikini Kill show, head bopping versus head banging, summer birthdays, and how to live life according to John's nana!

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Ep.155 - Island Time 26:00

3 years ago26:00

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This week the friends talk about their trip to Fire Island! They get into the culture, short shorts vs. speedos, the history, the drag queen invasion, and the celebrities following John and Anna as they make the rounds!

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Ep.154 - Love! Pride! Freedom! 30:50

3 years ago30:50

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This week the friends break down the last week of pride month. Carolina sings It's the End of the World on karaoke night, Anna runs into a Tik Tok star, and everyone really wanted to check out a drag king night! Then there was the next day... the rallies, the protests, the crying for our rights, and the losing Anna in Washington Square Park! It's a doozy!…

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Throwback! - Ep.108 - Shot Gurl Summer 29:59

3 years ago29:59

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This week the friends are off again because of the damn holidays! But here's one from last summer. Or the summer before that. Who knows anymore. It's fun under the sun with John, Carolina, and Anna!

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Throwback! - Ep.117 - Gay Summer 30:06

3 years ago30:06

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This week the friends are taking a few days off due to all the highs (Pride Month) and lots of lows (you know) in the past week. So they're gonna chug some pedialyte and put on that sleep mask a little bit longer. Enjoy an old treasure of an episode from last summer, Gay Summer! They'll be back on Friday!…

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Ep.153 - Zero Percent Alcohol! 22:37

3 years ago22:37

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This week the friends talk about Anna's favorite non-alcoholic drink, John almost joins Starfleet, Carolina wants to sit in a pool of beer, and they figure out how to partake in the LGBT pride festivities without drinking!

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Ep.152 - My Faire Lady 29:50

3 years ago29:50

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This week the friends get through the dense forest, over the wooden bridges, and pass the Wawas to get to the Renaissance Faire! What's the best time of year to wear corsets? Should you bring beer to the fair? Should they all have gone to the beach with John instead? All of these burning questions are finally answered today!…

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Ep.151 - Hackerz 29:40

3 years ago29:40

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This week the friends talk about Kazaa, Anna downloading obscure animes, Carolina confirms she's a human, and everyone wants to play Sextris. Clickity clack. I'm in!

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Ep.150 - Brunch Party! 33:08

3 years ago33:08

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This week the friends get into brunch and decide to make up new rules; always start late, tip more than 30%, and someone please try Anna's eggs. Have a mimosa and order some delivery, it's time to Bru-aunch!

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Ep.149 - First Holy 28:28

3 years ago28:28

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This week the friends talk about Anna and her boyfriend working a holy communion party, John reveals his confirmation name, and a fun drunk Long Island mom makes an appearance.

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Ep.148 - Gino vs Anna 29:44

3 years ago29:44

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This week the friends get into their favorite New York institution, the local pizza joint. Anna argues with her Gino, Carolina admits she's not good on the phone, and the friends finally answer a burning question about the theme song.

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Ep.147 - Project Management 34:54

3 years ago34:54

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This week the friends talk about houseguests, Anna's arts and crafts projects with her trusty sidekick rabbit, and what it takes to be a local bar regular. (Hint: everyone has to know your name)

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Ep.146 - Smokin' 42:20

3 years ago42:20

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This week the friends talk about Anna quitting smoking, addiction to McNuggets, and Carolina gets braces!

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Ep.145 - ¡Viva México! Parte Dos 45:54

3 years ago45:54

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This week the friends finish recounting their Mexican vacation at Playa Del Carmen where there was swimming in a large Cenote (means sinkhole!), Carolina jumping off cliffs, John's go-go drag night, and Anna's missed opportunity to face paint at the Señor Frogs. Also, it gets intense when they walk into a Code Red situation at the airport and end up watching The Last Quartet at a Holiday Inn. This one's got everything!…

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Ep.144 - ¡Viva México! 42:23

3 years ago42:23

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This week the friends recount their trip to Mexico! Their pilot, screenwriter/actor Justin Theroux navigated the friendly skies to their Congo Bongo destination in Playa Del Carmen. Tequila shots, pharmacy runs, and John lifeguarding Carolina and Anna at the beach is only PART 1 of this totally not sober expedition.…

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Throwback - Ep.54 - Bridesmaids! 29:50

3 years ago29:50

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This week the friends are still coming down from their adrenaline rush weekend in Cancun so here's a throwback from Carolina's wedding in 2019. They get into bridesmaids dresses, walking down the aisle with handsome Texan men, and Anna closing out the bar at the afterparty! Here's to the fine institution we call marriage!…

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Ep.143 - The Leprechaun and the Turtles 37:57

3 years ago37:57