Rose Hamilton - What the Next Generation Really Thinks About Brands

In this episode of The Story of a Brand Show, host Rose Hamilton, CEO of Compass Rose Ventures, sits down for a deeply personal and insightful conversation with her daughter, Lexy Hamilton, a sophomore at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. 

What begins as a mother-daughter dialogue quickly evolves into a powerful exploration of how the next generation is thinking about identity, decision-making, and the future of business—through the lens of both data and human connection.

Throughout the episode, Lexy brings a fresh yet remarkably grounded perspective on topics ranging from storytelling and finance to AI and brand trust. Drawing from her academic experiences and personal values, she shares how clarity, authenticity, and emotional connection are becoming the most important currencies in modern business—and why the brands that succeed will be those that balance analytical rigor with human understanding.

Key themes explored in this episode include:

*How the next generation defines success through values, resilience, and staying true to personal identity—even in challenging environments

*Why storytelling and emotional connection are at the core of brand building, and how marketing creates meaning beyond product utility

*The concept of “cognitive burden” and why simplifying data into clear, actionable insights is a critical leadership skill

*Where AI accelerates decision-making—and where human judgment, context, and empathy remain irreplaceable

*What luxury brands teach us about scarcity, storytelling, and creating long-term emotional and financial value

This episode offers a rare and meaningful perspective on how emerging leaders are shaping the future of business, blending data, creativity, and authenticity in new ways.  

Join us in listening to the episode and hear how the next generation is redefining what it means to build brands—and lead with clarity, purpose, and trust.

For more on Rose Hamilton visit: https://compassroseventures.com/

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