Own Your Next: Bold Moves in Business & Life

Marc Gutman is the Founder of Wildstory, a Boulder-based storytelling and content strategy agency that helps brands stand out by creating authentic connections. Under Marc's leadership, Wildstory has earned a reputation for its unique narrative-driven approach, with Marc himself amassing over 7,000 LinkedIn followers and recognition as an award-winning storyteller and entrepreneur. Before launchin...

Adam Probolsky is the President of Probolsky Research, a minority- and women-owned market and opinion research firm that provides strategic public opinion insights for corporate, government, nonprofit, and election clients nationwide. Under Adam's leadership, the firm has operated for over 30 years and achieved significant recent growth, conducting research projects for clients ranging from munici...

Devon Hayes is the Co-founder of Elevation Marketing, a Denver-based digital marketing agency specializing in smart, data-driven marketing for contractors and home service businesses. Under her leadership, Elevation Marketing has built a strong reputation for long-term client retention and results-driven strategies, with most clients working with the agency for over five years. Devon brings a uniq...

Alison Tierney is the Director of Inclusive Business Partnerships for the Pacific Mountain West region at WSP in the U.S., a global engineering and professional services firm specializing in complex infrastructure and environmental projects. At WSP, Alison fosters strategic partnerships and community-centric collaboration, supporting diverse businesses and advancing the company's global reach of 8...

Jennifer McPherson is the President of Chickenango Marketing Solutions. The company specializes in public outreach and marketing for government agencies, and branding, design, and proposal writing for the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) sector. Jennifer started her company at age 46 after gaining 27 years of experience in the AEC industry, and she is now launching Chickenango Uni...

Illianna Milldrum is the Communication and Engagement Specialist for the City of Loveland Public Works Department, where she serves as a vital community link between city projects and the public by delivering timely, transparent information about government initiatives and infrastructure. In her nearly three years with the city, Illianna has contributed to Loveland's award-winning communications e...

Phil Lockwood is the Co-founder of ABC Trips, where he designs bespoke travel experiences for families and adventurers, drawing on his extensive background as a professional traveler, travel advisor, and content creator. Under his leadership, ABC Trips has curated unique journeys in over 40 countries across all seven continents and built an engaged global audience of more than 700,000 YouTube subs...

Brent Weaver is the CEO of E2M, a company specializing in white-label digital services to help agencies scale through web development, digital marketing, AI solutions, and fractional account management. Under Brent's leadership, E2M has expanded its offerings and now serves a global client base, empowering hundreds of agencies to grow profitably and confidently. A digital agency entrepreneur who s...

Josiah Bussing is the Founder and CEO of Mountaintop Web Design, a digital agency that helps businesses generate leads through strategic website design and digital marketing systems. Under his leadership since 2013, the company scaled rapidly from a solo side project into a thriving, remote-first agency. It now serves clients ranging from small businesses to billion-dollar enterprises, while maint...

Megan Franklin is the Principal and Lead Civil Engineer at SCE Engineering, a full-service design consulting firm specializing in geotechnical, roadway, civil, and structural engineering for community infrastructure projects. As majority owner, Megan oversees a team spanning three offices, and under her leadership, SCE Engineering has maintained a strong culture with remarkable employee retention...

Mike Arzt is the Owner of The Public Works, a Denver-based creative agency focused on branding and content, and Battery621, a collaborative workspace and community hub for creative professionals. Under Mike's leadership, The Public Works has delivered award-winning projects and cultivated a client roster featuring Red Bull, Aspen Skiing Company, and Airstream. With a diverse background in action s...

Jennifer McPherson is the President of Chickenango Marketing Solutions. The company specializes in public outreach and marketing for government agencies, and branding, design, and proposal writing for the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) sector. Jennifer started her company at age 46 after gaining 27 years of experience in the AEC industry, and she is now launching Chickenango Uni...

Jennifer McPherson is the President of Chickenango Marketing Solutions. The company specializes in public outreach and marketing for government agencies, and branding, design, and proposal writing for the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) sector. Jennifer started her company at age 46 after gaining 27 years of experience in the AEC industry, and she is now launching Chickenango Uni...