Balancing Innovation and Legacy in Business | Emily Chang | Unfinished Business Podcast

Welcome back to Unfinished Business! In this episode, David Sliman sits down with Emily Chang, bestselling author of The Spare Room and CEO of VML West, a powerhouse marketing agency. With over 25 years of leadership experience at global brands like Apple, P&G, and Starbucks, Emily shares her wisdom on driving innovation, building teams, and creating meaningful impact.

From managing brand transformations across cultures to balancing her personal and professional life, Emily offers unique insights on navigating complexity with clarity and grace. Whether you're a business leader, marketer, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways and inspiring lessons.

 

"Humility is what makes great leaders great because you can lead—but are you really leading if no one’s following?"

 

Highlights

🔹 Lessons from leading brands like Apple, Holiday Inn, and Vicks
🔹 The power of cultural adaptability in global marketing
🔹 Why humility and followership are critical for effective leadership
🔹 How life integration beats work-life balance

 

Connect with Emily Chang:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilychang8621/ 
• VML Website: https://www.vml.com/  
• Website: https://social-legacy.com/ 
• The Spare Room Book: https://www.amazon.com/Spare-Room-Intentional-Authentic-Purpose/dp/1642937622 

 

Connect with David Sliman

• Website: http://salesproformance.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/
• Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance 
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SalesProformancePCS

 

This episode is brought to you by Unfinished Business, where we dive deep into the journeys of people who are reshaping what success looks like. Make sure to tune in for more episodes that’ll inspire your own entrepreneurial path!

 

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