On this week's episode of Live To Tell, neither Nick nor Cassie are in Chicago. Cassie comes to us from Dallas, while Nick is on the road—literally. In a semi-dangerous display of multitasking while driving, Nick and Cassie discuss several brands' new employee retention measures and the DOL's official definition of a joint employer. Plus, we learn how much a toll costs in New Jersey! 

Fantastic: Kentucky Fried Wishes

Celebrity: Multi-Brand Franchisee Rick Ross

Cash Money: Target's Holiday Season Underperformance Indicates Trouble for Retailers

Forward Thinking: Starbucks' New Employee Mental Health and Well-Being Initiative

Friend or Foe: Department of Labor's Definition of 'Joint Employer'

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Maddie has spent her career in the media industry, serving in various editorial roles before migrating into a hybrid content strategy and PR role with No Limit Agency. Her passion for storytelling and love of writing help her create meaningful content on behalf of her clients and fulfill No Limit Agency’s mission to tell people-driven stories. 

Maddie is a graduate of Saint Louis University, where she studied Communications with a focus in journalism and media studies as well as Sports Business. In her spare time, Maddie can be found exploring Chicago’s food scene, watching an NBA game or lamenting over her middling fantasy baseball team.