The VBG Brief

Real talk from the team behind the work. Each week, we unpack what it means to build trust through marketing, with quick insights, client stories, and behind-the-scenes conversations from the VBG Creative team. Strategy meets storytelling—in 10 minutes or less.

The VBG Brief is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The VBG Brief, a business show with 14 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  The VBG Brief Episode #14: Nonprofit Growth Is Intentional: A Conversation with Andy Gray of Catalyst for Harmony

  Oct 3, 202534 minS1

  <p>Todd and Wels sit down in the Twin Cities with longtime friend and collaborator Andy Gray, Executive Director of Catalyst for Harmony. From a heart attack the morning after announcing his transition to launch Catalyst, to building discipleship-centered cohorts and national Sankofa trips, Andy shares why nonprofit growth has to be intentional—rooted in vision, paced with patience, and supported by systems, brand, and storytelling. We also unpack VBG’s role in helping Catalyst translate mission into media, including documentary work from Sankofa journeys.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Learn</p><p>Why “build slow, build strong”...

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  Episode #13

  The VBG Brief Episode Episode 13: Rebuilding Vision

  Aug 12, 202533 minS1

  <p>In this episode, the hosts welcome Dr. Caleb St. Jean, an optometrist, and owner of Eyes On Central in St. Petersburg, Florida. They discuss his journey into optometry, the innovations he is bringing to his practice, and the challenges of running a small business in a competitive market. Dr. St. Jean shares his personal story of how his mother's experience with glaucoma inspired his passion for eye care. The conversation also touches on community engagement, marketing strategies, and the importance of faith and resilience in overcoming setbacks. Dr. St. Jean emphasizes the need for representation in the field of...

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  Episode #12

  The VBG Brief Episode 12: Meet The Intern

  Jul 24, 202523 minS1

  <p>This week on The VBG Brief, we’re welcoming Elijah, our Q3 Business Development Intern. Hear his story, learn what he’s focused on, and why this internship is about more than just experience—it’s about building something that lasts. Whether you're a founder or fellow student, you'll walk away with insight into how we approach business development at VBG.</p>

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  Episode #11

  The VBG Brief Episode 11: Age vs Expertise featuring our Newest Member of the Team Member

  Jul 18, 202543 minS1

  <p>This week on The VBG Brief, we welcome our new CMO, Gernise Gregoire, and dive into a conversation that challenges the status quo: what makes someone an expert? Is it age? Time in the game? Or results? From overcoming bias to building credibility as a young leader, we’re unpacking the real definition of expertise—and what it means for creative professionals today.</p>

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  Episode #10

  The VBG Brief Episode 10: From Systems to Success – How We Built Creative Momentum in Q2

  Jul 11, 202532 minS1

  <p>In Episode 10 of The VBG Brief, the team sits down to reflect on Q2—from new creative breakthroughs to the systems behind their campaigns. Todd, Wels, and Al walk through their Sankofa video project, how they helped raise $54K for a nonprofit client, and why Q3 is all about working smarter. If you’re a small business, startup, or nonprofit leader, this is a raw and tactical breakdown of what it looks like to build creative momentum with strategy and clarity.</p>

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