Perspectives with Katie Kempner

Victoria Dyke, Co-Founder of Ziggy

Join Katie as she talks with Victoria Dyke, Co-Founder of Ziggy on the firm’s rapid rise, why you shouldn’t wait for the “perfect moment” in your career to be bold, redefining “having it all” and balancing motherhood and career in today’s world. 

Tessa Burg, CTO of Mod Op

Join Katie as she explores the realities of AI with Tessa Burg, CTO of Mod Op, including the biggest misconceptions, the pressure to adapt, the opportunities and limitations, along with practical insights on how to stay ahead in a fast-moving landscape while using AI to empower, not replace, teams.

Fern Potter, SVP, Chief Strategy & Revenue Officer, Multilocal Media

Join Katie for an insightful conversation with Fern Potter, SVP, Chief Strategy & Revenue Officer, Multilocal Media, as they discuss the power of curation and reaching the right audiences, tips for staying on top of technology, networking and always staying inspired. 

Louisa O’Connor, Founder of Seen Presents

Join Katie as she talks with Louisa O’Connor, Managing Director of Seen Presents about the value of in person experiences, the unexpected challenges and rewards of being a founder, finding great talent and making the intangible, tangible.

Sophie Ozoux, Co-Founder, Kin

Join Katie as she talks with Sophie Ozoux, co-founder of Kin, about the power of community, the evolution of purpose driven work, the value of independence and lessons learned on founding and growing an agency. 

Sam Jones, Creative Director at Paramount and Founder of Funny Biz

Join Katie for a lively conversation with Sam Jones, Creative Director at Paramount and Founder of Funny Biz on speaking your truth, brand architecture, sonic branding, the pressure and promise of being named “the next big thing” in social media, taking chances and building a career you genuinely love.

Layana Aguilar, Founder, Fashion Squad

Join Katie as she talks with Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur and Founder of the Fashion Squad Layana Aguilar about her incredible life journey, her time on Project Runway, designing a ball gown for a Disney Latina princess, travel, fashion and staying inspired.

Gina Grillo, President & CEO, Advertising Club of New York

Join Katie as she talks with Gina Grillo, President & CEO, Advertising Club of New York about the rapidly changing ad industry and what that means for creatives and independent agencies, smart networking, DEIB initiatives, and how to keep evolving.

Christa Pitts and Chanda Bell, Co-Founders and Co-CEO’s, The Lumistella Company

Join Katie for a special year-end holiday finale as she talks with Christa Pitts and Chanda Bell, Co-Founders and Co-CEO’s, The Lumistella Company, about the creation of The Elf on the Shelf, how they grew and scaled a global brand that resonates deeply with so many, and hear their best advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Katherine Naylor Pullman, Co-Founder and CEO of Our Third Place

Join Katie as she talks with Katherine Naylor Pullman, Co-Founder and CEO of Our Third Place about building her career and her time at Hello Sunshine,  the value of relationships, the evolution of networking, and how she has built a 37+ city (and counting) community of amazing female executives.