Perspectives with Katie Kempner

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Join Kate as she talks with Dr. Cheryl Robinson, Founder, Creative Renegade Media and Contributor, Forbes, about definitions of success, the common thread among successful women, medical gaslighting and her remarkable health journey, and how she never lets “no” stand in her way.

Join Katie as she talks with Obele Brown-West, President of Colle McVoy as they discuss her career path from the Peace Corps to tech to advertising: how she stays inspired, educated and fluent in the latest tech; her top leadership lesson and what she looks for when hiring.

Join Katie as she talks with Bethany Eppner, VP of Global Business Marketing, Fandom on her incredible career journey, why you should never say no to a meeting, being a strong voice in the LGBTQ community, mentorship, networking and making an impact.

Join Katie as she talks with Renee Ricca, renowned Pilates instructor and owner/artistic director of Renee Ricca Pilates  about her career as a young dancer for the London Ballet, on Broadway and for the legendary Hal Prince, about the vital  importance of your core, the lessons of Pilates founder Joesph Pilates, developing your personal  brand … Continue reading "Renee Ricca, Pilates instructor + Owner/Artistic Director of Renee Ricca Pilates"

Join Katie as she talks with Sheila Marmon, Founder and CEO, Mirror Digital on how she built her firm, creating a thriving employee culture, the still untapped power of underrepresented creators, and pushing through against all odds.