Jeanelle Teves, Chief Commercial Officer of Bugaboo North America, joins The Unmtchd. Podcast to share her personal approach to leadership and work-life harmony. In this candid conversation, Jeanelle discusses the challenges and wins of being a working parent, leveraging social media to inspire others, and how brands like Bugaboo are reshaping workplace cultures to prioritize flexibility, connection, and purpose.

Discover how Jeanelle’s innovative leadership style—rooted in authenticity and empathy—is transforming the modern workplace and why aligning brand values with consumer and employee needs is key to long-term success.

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Timestamps:

00:01 Work-Life Harmony vs. Balance: Jeanelle’s Perspective 03:12 Why Jeanelle Started Sharing Her Journey on Social Media

06:16 How Social Media Is Shaping the Future of Marketing 09:25 Bugaboo’s Organic Approach to Employee Advocacy 11:31 The Power of Consumer-Centric Branding and Content 14:44 Balancing KPIs: Driving Sales vs. Long-Term Brand Growth

15:46 Localizing a Global Brand: Bugaboo’s Strategy

17:49 Leading a Fully Remote Team: Challenges and Solutions 19:49 How Jeanelle’s Multicultural Background Shapes Leadership

24:33 Lessons in Adapting Leadership Across Cultures

30:17 Building a Unique Leadership Style: Advice for Aspiring Leaders

34:27 How Partnerships at Home Empower Professional Success

37:14 The Future of Work: Why Brands Must Stand for Something

38:07 Closing Thoughts: Aligning Purpose with Culture at Bugaboo

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