The Kiki Kirby Podcast: Evolving in a Heart-Centred Way   Episode Title: Evolving Through Marketing, Learning & Leadership with Luan Wise   💫 Episode Summary In this inspiring and deeply reflective episode, Kiki reconnects with long-time friend and marketing expert Luan Wise to discuss career evolution, the role of curiosity, heart-centred leadership, and embracing lifelong learning. Luan shares her 25-year journey in marketing, her transition from corporate to consultancy, her passion for social media, and her recent dive into academia as a PhD student. We explore the challenges and joys of writing books, delivering a TEDx talk, and how to navigate marketing without the overwhelm.   Whether you're a marketer, entrepreneur, career changer, or simply someone looking for motivation to grow personally and professionally this episode is packed with wisdom and warmth. Luan Wise is a Chartered Marketer and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, with over 25 years of marketing expertise across agency, client-side, and consultancy roles. She runs a consultancy and training business and has recently embarked on PhD studies. Luan is a LinkedIn Learning course instructor, an accredited lead trainer for Meta, and author of award-winning books on social media marketing, including Planning for Success and Smart Social Media.  🧠 What We Cover ·       Luan's early beginnings in marketing and how she "fell into it" ·       The evolution of her consultancy and training work ·       Why she chose to specialize in social media (and how it started with a simple LinkedIn talk!) ·       The power of continuous learning – including why she's now doing a PhD ·       How to write and publish impactful books (she's written 7+!) ·       The role of creativity and strategic thinking in marketing ·       Her experience delivering a TEDx talk and how she handled a tech fail live on stage ·       Luan's passion project: The Social Media for Good Project ·       Her insights on being heart-centred in work and life   📚 Resources Mentioned ·       Books by Luan Wise o   Relax! It's Only Social Media o   Planning for Success o   Smart Social Media o   Using Social Media at Work o   [More upcoming titles to be added as released] ·       TEDx Talk "Using Social Media as a Force for Good"  ·       The Social Media for Good Project A LinkedIn newsletter exploring how platforms can uplift, empower, and create positive change - access here    💡 Luan's Takeaways "I think the more I learn, the more I realise how much I don't know." "Creativity needs space. Sometimes we need to allow ourselves to be bored to let the best ideas emerge." "Social media can be a force for good when used intentionally and with purpose."   🧭 Connect with Luan Wise ·       🌐 Website: luanwise.co.uk ·       📩 Join her newsletter for updates, workshops & resources The LinkedIn Newsletter: Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7287134048680833025/ ·       📱 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/luanwise ·       📷 Instagram: @luanwise   💖 Connect with Kiki Stanton Linkedin: Kiki Stanton Instagram: Kiki Kirby Coaching Kiki Kirby Coaching & Consultancy  Websites:  Coaching: www.kikikirbycoaching.com | Consultancy: www.kikikirbyconsultancy.com   🔁 Share the Love If this episode inspired you, please take a moment to share it with a friend, leave a review, or post about it on social media. Tag @kikikirbycoaching and @luanwise

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