The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast is hosted by Monica Kretschmer, CEO, of the Universal Womens Network™. Monica interviews inspiring female entrepreneurs and business leaders from diverse industries who lead, inspire, and motivate. Learn from women who share their career journeys, the path to success, and leadership wisdom in business and life.
Today’s guest is a trailblazer in digital marketing, a master of global brand building, and one of the most authentic voices in modern leadership. Avery Akkineni spearheads growth, innovation, and global impact as Chief Marketing Officer of VaynerX — a collection of modern-communication companies founded by Gary Vaynerchuk (@GaryVee) — where she leads global brand strategy, content, events, and communications.
In her seven years at Vayner, Avery has redefined what’s possible in digital and growth marketing — launching new companies, expanding VaynerMedia internationally, and leading key Fortune 500 client partnerships with brands like Google, Diageo, Anheuser-Busch, and PepsiCo.
As former Managing Director of VaynerMedia APAC & LatAm, she built the APAC region from the ground up, scaling to 150+ employees across Singapore, Bangkok, Sydney, and Tokyo in just two years, and earning Marketing Interactive’s Agency of the Year recognition.
In 2021, Avery became the founding President of Vayner3, an innovation consultancy helping global brands navigate emerging technologies like AI and Web3. Her groundbreaking work has earned her recognition as Ad Age’s Web3 Trailblazer and AI Thought Leader by Business Insider.
Today, we’re talking about the power of brand voice, authenticity, and the future of leadership in the digital age — including lessons from working alongside Gary Vee, why “unpolished leadership” is the new superpower.
Get ready — this is a conversation that will change how you think about leadership, influence, and how you show up in the world.
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