Ready for a deep dive into the intersection of technology and human emotion? Today, I'm sitting down with the incomparable June Bower, the Talker-in-Chief at TalkShop – a company she founded to help people succeed at work.June isn't your average marketing pro; she honed her skills at Apple during its formative years, sharing an office landscape with none other than Steve Jobs. With an impressive CV featuring names like 3Com, Adobe, and Cisco, she's a Silicon Valley legend.Don't miss our conversation where we journey back to the dawn of the computer age, exploring the blend of innovation and empathy that drives success. June shares her wisdom on leveraging technology for genuine human connection—a lesson you don't want to miss.Trust me, this episode's insights are ones you'll want to revisit, time and time again. Get ready for another valuable episode that'll redefine your approach to branding and technology.Here are the highlights from this episode:06:29 - What was it like working with Steve Jobs16:22 - The biggest challenge of startups in positioning their offerings19:37 - The best way to differentiate yourself from the competition27:36 - How digital humans help brands30:00 - Why is it important for employees to master their own personal brands35:06 - June’s badass superpowerThis episode is sponsored by:UneeQ - an artificial intelligence company, developing the most advanced autonomous digital human platform available for customer interactions – today and in tomorrow’s metaverse.UneeQ’s mission is to deliver digital human experiences that excel in marketing, sales and service roles – reducing complexity, improving conversions and creating memorable customer moments for brands.Want to Win a Digital Human valued at $100,000? Tell us your biggest, boldest and best idea for a digital human use case. We'll choose our favourite, build it and host it for one year for FREE.Find out more here: digitalhumans.com/brandingmattersThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review.About MeHey there, I'm Joelly - the Branding Badass. My badass superpower is helping you build brand equity for your business. From branded merch to brand consulting, when you work with me, you get results! Need help with your branding? Hit me up at brandingmatters.ca/free-consultation Let's stay connected! Instagram - @Branding_BadassLinkedIn - Joelly GoodsonWebsite - BrandingMatters.ca