Uncensored Renegades

Today, Jon and Kory break down one of the most misunderstood relationships in marketing: working with agencies. From treating agencies as a true force multiplier to fixing broken relationships, they share practical advice on how to get the best out of your partners, and what to do when things inevitably go wrong. This is a candid look at trust, expectations, and why the best results come when agen...

Today, Jon and Kory explore a simple but often overlooked skill: how to actually find inspiration. From brands like Tony’s Chocolonely to supermarkets, subways, and even nature, they break down why the best ideas rarely come from inside your own company. Instead, inspiration comes from changing your environment, staying curious, and being open to unexpected moments. If you’re feeling stuck, this e...

Leadership at the top level doesn't come free it costs time, energy, and often the comfort of a predictable life. In this episode, Kory and Jon get honest about what it really takes to lead as a CMO: the personal sacrifices, the travel, the pressure, and the constant balancing act between work and home. From managing time zones on the road to the surprisingly powerful concept of strategic laziness...

Getting fired is one of the most humbling experiences in business, and one of the most instructive. In this episode, Kory and Jon get candid about the times they've been let go, what went wrong, and the hard-won lessons that followed. Jon in particular has a story or two to share (including getting fired twice in 18 months), and between them they unpack what it really takes to survive and thrive i...

Companies have boards of directors to make big decisions, so why don't individuals? Kory does exactly this in her life, so she breaks down why she does it, how she chose the people to be a part of her board, and the kind of decisions they helps her make. Timestamps 00:00 - Start 01:17 - What is a personal board of directors? 04:07 - When to use your board of directors 04:51 - What makes a good per...

e.l.f. lives by the mission of being "a bold disruptor with a kind heart" a refreshing stance when disruption is rarely paired with kindness. Kory explains why kindness is at the core of how e.l.f. operates, what it actually looks like in practice, and what holds most people back from embracing it. Links Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara G.O.A.T. Wisdom by Dr Brent Ridge Timestamps 00:00 -...

Every week, Jon and Kory pull back the curtain on the messy, unfiltered reality of building a career on your own terms. Throughout their long and successful careers, they've had their fair share of sh*tty moments and even sh*ttier bosses. From Kory being literally barked orders at in her first job, to Jon being fired after just 3 months at his dream job. These are the moments that make you questio...

How are great products created through innovation? Jon and Kory tackle this topic bringing entertaining examples from their careers, including the runaway success of e.l.f.'s Power Grip primer. So what's the key to innovation? Culture, constraints, and most importantly, being close to your customer. Timestamps 00:00 - Start 01:04 - Why innovation is Jon’s favourite marketing topic 01:35 - Creating...

How do you distil something as complex as marketing into something simple? In this special episode of Uncensored Renegades , Kory delivers a powerful seven-minute poem (originally written as a pattern-disrupting acceptance speech) that captures the emotional weight, pressure, and responsibility of modern marketing leadership. Born from a flash of inspiration at an AC/DC concert, the poem explores...

With Cannes Lions deadlines looming, Jon and Kory dive into what it really takes to pitch, and win, at Cannes. We recorded this episode on the final day of Cannes 2025, with Kory in the thick of e.l.f’s "So Many D*cks" campaign submission for both a Glass and Titanium Lion. With the experience fresh in her mind, she breaks down the realities of the process. Jon brings a different perspective, refl...

When you define any other business function, the answer is simple. What is finance? What is HR? What is IT? When you ask, what is marketing? The answer is broad. Is it sales? Is it storytelling? Is it brand? In this episode, Kory and Jon dig into some of the words used to define marketing and decrypt some of the findings. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Why is marketing hard to define? 04:35 - Wh...

Know your e.l.f.ing numbers - it's your responsibility as a leader. Jon and Kory share stories of when this has helped them in roles, and share advice on how CMOs can be successful in getting more budget, taking bigger risks and, ultimately, grow the brand (for 25 consecutive quarters in Kory’s case). Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - You just do the cutting, sticking and colouring in 01:42 - Why k...

Failure needs to be rebranded. Most see it negatively, but history shows great successes are followed shortly after failures. Jon and Kory tackle the stigma against failures, why we should embrace them across the organisations we work for. They also share their biggest failures in their career and what they’ve learned from them. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:54 - Why are we afraid to talk about fail...

Get to know the hosts of Uncensored Renegades, Jon Evans and Kory Marchisotto, find out more about why the duo started the show, and whats to come in the future. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Background to Uncensored Renegades 01:59 - Why Renegades? 02:39 - The response to Jon’s launch post 05:48 - What topics will be discussed on the show? 08:47 - The partnership that led to the podcast 11:50...

Welcome to Uncensored Renegades, with Jon Evans and Kory Marchisotto. Join the duo as they tackle the topics often avoided - being fired, terrible bosses, failure, and more. This teaser episode includes clips from the first 12 episodes, covering a range of topics, and an introduction from Jon and Kory about why they started the podcast. Come back to this feed on Friday 16th November for the launch...