In this raw and revealing conversation, discover how dark comedy became a powerful tool for a veteran's mental health, why authenticity trumps production value, and what it takes to build a community-driven business from scratch. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator, or someone fascinated by the power of niche storytelling, this episode offers invaluable insights on turning pain into purpose and building a business that truly serves its community.

Featured highlights:

• Why Hollywood gets military stories wrong

• How to build a Netflix-like platform with zero entertainment background

• The unexpected power of dark humor in healing trauma

• Building a business through community authenticity

Connect with Danny:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannydiazmaher/

Connect with Bryan:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryankaras/

https://bryankaras.com/

Looking for quality digital marketing talent? Connect with Bryan's team at GrowTal. https://www.growtal.com/

Looking to solve your toughest marketing challenges? Connect with Bryan's team at Playbook Media. https://www.playbookmedia.com/

In this week’s episode, former Meta executive Sakshi Chadha pulls back the curtain on Silicon Valley's most controversial moments.

From managing Facebook's 2020 election integrity team to witnessing the platform's dramatic shift under recent political pressures, Sakshi shares unprecedented insights into how social media giants really operate.

Join host Bryan and Sakshi as they dive deep into Meta's evolution from its "Wild West" days to its current AI-driven future.

Highlights include:

• Behind-the-scenes look at Facebook's election integrity efforts

• The real story behind "data selling" controversies

• How AI is disrupting traditional business models

• Practical advice for startups in a post-pandemic world

Connect with Sakshi:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sakshi-chadha-7360727/

Connect with Bryan:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryankaras/

https://bryankaras.com/

Looking for quality digital marketing talent? Connect with Bryan's team at GrowTal.https://www.growtal.com/

Looking to solve your toughest marketing challenges? Connect with Bryan's team at Playbook Media.https://www.playbookmedia.com/

What happens when you treat talent as partners, focus on creative agility, and refuse to cut corners in production? You get Blitz Creative.

After transitioning from entertainment to branding, founder Jared Blitz built his sports-focused content studio around these principles, crafting high-impact branded content while keeping production lean, talent-first, and storytelling-driven.

In this episode, Jared shares:

• Why brands need to invest in creativity, not just media buys

• The secret to making brand content feel fresh, fun, and authentic

• The intimate connection between branding and entertainment

• How he pulled off a wildly creative ‘90s sitcom-inspired campaign

Connect with Jared:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredblitz/

https://www.blitzcreative.la/

Latest work with Cristian Mcaffrey:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C__Zg8Iybdy/?hl=en

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jaredblitz_can-you-create-a-90s-sitcom-with-christian-activity-7274453222843387904-kEu7/

Connect with Bryan:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryankaras/

https://bryankaras.com/

Looking for quality digital marketing talent? Connect with Bryan's team at GrowTal. https://www.growtal.com/

Looking to solve your toughest marketing challenges? Connect with Bryan's team at Playbook Media. https://www.playbookmedia.com/