The Tim Ferriss Show

The Tim Ferriss Show

Friday, Aug 11, 2017

Aug 11, 2017 · 00:20:43

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Weight Watchers faced a cultural shift as people avoided weight-loss talk.
Taffy Brodesser-Akner analyzes evolving American culture through this lens.
The episode explores the company's adaptation to changing consumer attitudes.

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Taffy Brodesser-Akner

3 podcast appearances

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