Breaking and Entering Advertising Podcast

Kayla Griffis is a forever curious strategist uncovering insights at TracyLocke in Dallas, Texas.  In addition, Kayla serves as a DE&I consultant for organizations that wish to create more creative and diverse work environments as the Strategic Change Agent.  Her work ethic, education at SMU Temerlin and experience make her an absolute inspiration if you're looking to break in - or have been in th...

Jim Misener is one of the few presidents I interviewed on this podcast, but he lends such poetic and meaningful advice.  Jim is a Principal and President at 50,000feet based in Chicago.  They're a strategic brand consultancy that offers creative and brave solutions to their clients.  We go over his break-in story learn how he manages creativity and leads with empathy. He's the boss that makes you...

Maria D'amato is a newly promoted executive creative director at Austin-based Creative agency, GSD&M.  Maria pioneered the agency's experience design sector within GSD&M a few years back. Since then, Maria has helped grow and expand the practice by including new multidisciplinary roles with creatives that have a background in UX design, A.R. development, technology, and more.  Experience Design ha...

Sasha Martens discusses how to land a creative role in advertising. He's the president and founder of the global recruiting company, Sasha the Mensch.  He's found success finding creative talent at global agencies such as Ogilvy, Giant Spoon, FCB, Johannes Leonardo, BBDO, Publicis and more.  With offices in New York and Buenos Aires, his company partners with clients throughout the Americas, Europ...

Myra Nussbaum's advice might help you break into advertising, and it may help you become an agency president and chief creative officer one day.  Nine months ago, Myra took on the dual role of President and CCO at Havas in Chicago. Today, her goal is to champion creativity and find the best solutions for all clients.  Her process started with speaking with every employee in her office to understan...

Gian Lanfranco is a co-founder and CCO of L&C New York.  After working for the best advertising agencies globally like Saatchi & Saatchi Singapore, Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam, BSUR Amsterdam, Fred & Farid Paris, Havas New York and McCann New York, he and his partner Rolando Cordova set up their shop in New York City. Gian lends us a much-needed international lens as he tells us of his global career...

Adweek's David Griner.  He's the International Editor at the magazine we all know and love.  But more so, he's an advocate for those looking to break in.  From his willingness to amplify unheard voices in the industry to his voice on the Podcast, Yeah, That's Probably An Ad; you don't want to miss out. Make sure you're following Griner on all platforms, especially Twitter. Head to our Instagram to...

You know him from his book, Hey Whipple, Squeeze This. His 30+ year career at agencies like Fallon, The Martin Agency, and GSD&M led to his creation of one of the industry's leading guides. Luke recently retired from teaching at Savannah College of Arts, where he taught and mentored thousands of students paired with his guest lectures, books and blogs, and now he's giving us advice directly on thi...

Here is someone that you can resonate with.  Mariel Calara recently broke into Droga5. She's a Junior Brand Strategist with a heck of a break-in story.  Mariel will tell you that it takes patience, persistence, and hard work to land that first dream job - but she's proof it's possible. Connect with her by visiting our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingandenteringpod/ @breakingandenterin...

Wieden Kennedy Presents, The Kennedys.  It's a creative in-person incubator looking for eight aspiring advertisers.  The applications are live as of right now and close on February 14th.  Jarrod Higgins and Nicole Kaptur are co-directors of this program. They will shed some light on what the heck this program is and how you can apply. Their secret resources are linked within our Instagram! https:/...

How to become a Junior Art Director? An excellent first step is to listen to Jameson Thornock. Because he broke into R/GA shortly after graduating.  No internship was necessary.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message

Kai Hovland tells us 7 tips to break out of your internship and into a full-time role at whichever agency you're at.  He knows because he did it at Droga5.  But don't turn away if you're already in the industry. Kai walks us through his career and lends advice meaningful to everyone at all levels.  See his resources on our IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakingandenteringpod/  --- Send in a voice...

He's the editor of the Clio Awards and Host of Tagline Podcast. He's covered the best of advertising for the past four decades.  He's got advice that can help you earn a Clio one day, let alone break in.  So do you want to break in? Or do you one day want to win a Clio? You're going to love this episode! Check out our Instagram @breakingandenteringpod to connect with him.  --- Send in a voice mess...

Monica made a career jump years after graduating, and now she is a copywriter and the award-winning Wieden + Kennedy in NY.  Known for their celebrity McDonald's meals, Monica realized that she wanted more and made it happen.  If you are in a spot where you also want to make a jump or think you can achieve more, this episode is for you.  See her recommended resources by checking out our IG @Breaki...

Madi Getgood is a copywriter at Virtue Worldwide, a creative agency born from Vice (but not exclusive to Vice). If you're interested in copywriting and or breaking into advertising or freelance work, listen to Madi's advice.  See her recommended resources and connect with her by visiting our IG, @breakingandenteringpod. Rock on.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...

We loved having Ben Majoy on the Breaking and Entering Podcast. However, this episode is not for you if you like cookie-cutter career stories with the same mundane advice!  Ben offers an incredibly unique and refreshing opinion on the industry and how "creatives" should actually be creative. The main lesson of this episode is that being good at advertising requires you to have interests outside of...

David Suarez joins us on the Breaking & Entering Podcast to talk about his role as Executive Creative Director at Goodby Silverstein & Partners NYC.  A growing branch, I ask how the NYC office is growing, their plans, and all about his break-in story.  We learn what he looks for in portfolio's and I received some inspiration on working hard on briefs, even if you're not quite hired by the agency y...

A genuine and compassionate creative, Rushil Nadkarni made for a phenomenal episode lending meaningful advice. Rushil is a Senior Art Director at The Martin Agency who has raked in his fair share of advertising awards.  Perhaps the most thought-provoking achievement is he's approaching his sixth year at Martin. This makes him qualified to teach our listeners how to break in and thrive in the adver...

Ashley Bozeman is a multi-dimensional creative who has a background in comprehensive and traditional art. She's an Art Director at Mother, an advertising agency based in Brooklyn, New York, where she is a lead creative on the holiday campaign for Target.  Ashley previously worked at The Martin Agency, where she was the first Black woman hired in their creative department.  Ashley is very passionat...

This week I interviewed Mark Wolters on the Breaking & Entering Advertising Podcast. It was even more fun than I expected, Mark and I hit various topics ranging from travel advice, his successful brands @Woltersworld and @ProfessorWolters, marketing reminders and breaking into academia.  The bottom line is that Mark made learning fun in person and accessible with his years of recorded lectures. As...

Sean Riojas is a Producer at Arts & Letters in Richmond, Virginia. He recently made a move from New York City to Richmond and is loving the creative atmosphere. The producer role is often overlooked within this podcast, so having Sean on will significantly benefit the audience that yearns for a more hands-on project-based role within the industry. If you're organized and love to work with fast-pac...

Shannon Murphy is a Creative Director at Adam & Eve DDB in their NYC office. It was so nice to speak with her about her journey to Creative Director at one of the most awarded agencies in the world! In this episode, we talk about the many barriers to entering and advancing in this industry. Whether an aspiring advertiser or a senior-level associate, everyone can learn something about the industry...

Lindsey McNabb's career revolves around growing the agency's brand at FIG. FIG s a full-service creative agency that is thriving thanks to Lindsey and agency members' work.  Her official title is Executive Director of Growth, and she tells us her career journey and what it takes to be successful within the New Business vertical. With an incredible resume, Lindsey shares lesson's she's learned from...

Allison Farrell is a Virginia Commonwealth University recent graduate and Social Creative Resident at The Martin Agency's new Social Lab. She is a part of a multidimensional team that moves nimbly across multiple client social asks.  Her academic career drew attention from recruiters from The Martin Agency, as she was one of the few founders of Camp Adventure. Camp Adventure is a summer internship...

Claire Zimmerman hacked Cannes in 2018. With some minor fear and uncertainty, she and some friends sent an unsolicited airdrop to start the conversation about the Me Too Movement at a then silent Cannes Festival. It leads to this site: https://unsolicitedairdrop.com/  In just the 5 days they were there for Cannes Lions, their site had 200+ unique visitors from 15 different countries--and they're s...