Own It

Hi and welcome to the OWN IT podcast, where we celebrate the growing number of (women and non-binary) ad agency owners and talk about buying out of the boys’ club of advertising, one agency at a time.  Today I’m talking to Katie Klumper of Black Glass Consulting. After several years on the traditional agency side of the business, then time with Deloitte in the consulting vertical, Katie launched a...

Welcome to the OWN IT podcast, where we celebrate the growing number of (women and non-binary) ad agency owners and talk about buying out of the boys’ club of advertising, one agency at a time.  I’m Christy Hiler, owner of Cornett and today I’m talking to Libby Brockhoff from Odysseus Arms. Her path to ownership is as interesting as they come. She started as an intern for James Patterson when he w...

Hi and welcome to the OWN IT podcast, where we celebrate the growing number of (women and non-binary) ad agency owners and talk about buying out of the boys’ club of advertising, one agency at a time.  I’m Christy Hiler, owner of Cornett and today I’m talking to Mira Kaddoura, the amazing and inspiring owner of Red & Co. Mira not only has the unique perspective of coming to America as an immigrant...

Hi and welcome to the OWN IT podcast, where we celebrate the growing number of (women and non-binary) ad agency owners and talk about buying out of the boys’ club of advertising, one agency at a time.  Today I’m talking to Sharon Napier of Partners+Napier. She is not only one of the long-standing women owners in the advertising business, but serves as board chair of the 4As, so her take on the iss...

Hi and welcome to the OWN IT podcast, where we celebrate the growing number of (women and non-binary) ad agency owners and talk about buying out of the boys’ club of advertising, one agency at a time.  Today I’m talking to another dynamic duo in the agency ownership world. Erica Fite and Katie Keating are partners in owning Fancy, an agency they started to make a difference in the world and the wo...

Welcome to the Own It podcast, where we celebrate the growing number of (women and non-binary) ad agency owners and talk about buying out of the boys’ club of advertising, one agency at a time.  Today I’m talking to a true legend in the business. Madonna Badger is the chief creative officer and founder of Badger Agency, but is responsible for some of the most iconic, world-changing campaigns in ad...

Welcome to the OWN IT podcast, where we celebrate the growing number of (women and non-binary) ad agency owners and talk about buying out of the boys’ club of advertising, one agency at a time. Today I’m talking to Jaime Robinson and Lisa Clunie from JOAN. Both are amazing women with impressive industry credentials in their own right. But when they came together and joined forces to create JOAN, m...

Hi and welcome to the OWN IT podcast, where we celebrate the growing number of (women and non-binary) ad agency owners and talk about buying out of the boys’ club of advertising, one agency at a time.  I’m Christy Hiler, owner of Cornett and in this episode, I’m talking to Lyn Rundell, the co-founder and retired CEO of HERO Marketing. Lyn not only shares her path to ownership and perspective on he...

Today I’m talking to Britt Fero, founder and principal of PB& in Seattle. Her career path took her through large agencies like Publicis, but she eventually knew she wanted to Own it. And does she ever. Let’s hear more about her journey to ownership and her thoughts on how we can open more opportunities for more women to follow in her footsteps. This is my conversation with Britt Fero. Thanks for l...

Today I’m talking to the highly awarded creative duo Terri Meyer and Sandy Greenberg, Terri & Sandy as most know them. These women rose to the top of several of the largest agencies when there were very few women up there. Their agency, Terri & Sandy, of course, has been named Small Agency of the Year by AdAge, an A-list Standout and #1 Most Effective Indy Agency by the Effie’s.   It’s always a th...

Today I’m talking to Kim Lawton, Founder and CEO of Enthuse Marketing Group, an experiential agency with a foundation attached to it. Enthuse Foundation is a non-profit organization investing in a new generation of female entrepreneurs and cultivating the next generation of business leaders. Entrepreneurship and mentorship are huge passions for Kim.  And my talk with her was so inspiring. Thanks f...

Today I’m talking to Valerie Moizel, CEO and Chief Creative Officer of The Woo, a creative agency based in Los Angeles, California. Valerie is also founder of She Dynasty, an inspiring podcast and supportive community of ambitious women from different fields, backgrounds and passions turning their visions into realities.  We are of like mind. And learning from her was an honor. Enjoy my conversati...

Today I’m talking to Nancy Hill, the former President and CEO of the 4A’s and current Agency Sherpa. Nancy has been named one of Advertising Age’s 100 Most Influential Women in Advertising History. She has also been recognized by She Runs It, the 3% Conference, the Arthritis Foundation and Girl Scouts of America for championing and giving back to other women. How can you not relish in the opportun...

On this episode of Own It, Christy Hiler talks to Kat Gordon, founder of The 3% Movement. She has spent the last 10 years championing female creative talent and leadership. She’s been called a triple threat; entrepreneur, ad woman and marketing to women expert.  We encourage you to connect with Kat on LinkedIn and follow the great work of the 3% Movement. Also, join us in our celebration of women...

In this episode of Own It, Christy Hiler talks to Susan Lee Colby and Kathy Sjogren, co-owners of Grace Creative in Los Angeles. It is the only women-owned marketing and advertising agency focused on women over 50.  We encourage you to connect with both of these incredible owners on LinkedIn and check out the some of the brilliant work their agency Grace Creative has done. Especially their Girls G...

Today I’m talking to Asmirh Davis founding partner and chief strategy officer of Majority in Atlanta, Georgia. Majority is an agency for the culture, built upon a diversity-led talent model. Majority is not a company with a mission. It is a mission with a company – to accelerate the normalization of diverse faces powering the best creative companies in the world. They are just one year in and are...

On the first episode of Own It, Christy Hiler talks to Jean Freeman, the owner and CEO of Zambezi, the largest female-owned full service agency in America. We encourage you to connect with Jean on LinkedIn and go check out the some of the really incredible work her agency Zambezi has created, our favorite is Rotten Apples.  Also, join us in our celebration of women and non-binary ad agency owners...