Perspectives with Katie Kempner: Recent Episodes
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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 and creating a business based on your passion.
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.
Join Katie as she talks with Rhea Lana Riner, CEO and Company Founder of Rhea Lana on how she built her thriving business, creating communities, franchising, lessons for starting and building a business and finding success while giving back.
Join Katie as she talks with Wharton Business School professor, author of the best-seller “Bring Yourself” and negotiation expert, Mori Taheripour on how to negotiate fearlessly, finding greater meaning in life and work, and living authentically.
Join Katie as she sits down with Joanna Jordan — Founder & CEO of Central Talent Booking, one of the world’s premier celebrity booking firms — to discuss her remarkable career journey, the art of booking top-tier talent, her collaborations with today’s most popular podcasters, and her insights on building and sustaining a powerful personal brand.
Join Katie as she talk with entrepreneur, social media influencer and “The Feel Good Foodie”, Yumna Jawad on her amazing journey, her new cookbook, her favorite recipes and food tips as well as advice for those looking to grow their own brand and social media presence.
Join Katie for a compelling conversation with Head of Brand at Stylist, Susan Riley, on the state of women in the workplace, including the evolution of female leadership, reversing the joy deficit, the eight spending styles of women, combatting burnout and prioritizing health and well-being.
Join Katie as she talks with Lauri Kien Kotcher, CEO of quip for a conversation on her unique career journey, embracing challenges, her midfielder mindset, navigating career moves, networking, and calm leadership.
Join Katie for an inspiring conversation with Peyton King, Associate Director of Marketing, Sports Innovation Labs, about our fascination with women in sports, the power of data, navigating health challenges, and tapping into creativity in unlikely places.
Join Katie as she talks with Nicole Purcell, CEO of the Clios, about the importance of in-person connections, how to make the most of your work travel days, persevering in difficult situations, networking best practices, and the incredible power of female friendships.
Join Katie as she talks with Author and Executive Coach Joanna Grover for an incredible conversation about her new book, The Choice Point , and the power of visualization, pushing past mental walls, meeting your goals, dealing with anxiety, parking unwanted thoughts, and resetting.
Join Katie for an inspiring conversation with Treger Strasberg, Founder of Humble Design (humbledesign.org), about how every person can make a positive difference in the world, real steps to affecting change, and the power of empathy in leadership and life.
Join Katie as she talks with Taylor Guglielmo, Chief Growth Officer, Chemistry as they discuss the power one person has to make an incredible impact. From leading with purpose, to creating a culture where employees can live their best lives, to raising awareness around Marfan Syndrome to finding power in tragedy with her work as a gun control advocate, this is a conversation that is sure to inspire.
Join Katie as she talks with Jennifer Frommer, SVP Partnerships & Creative Content, Columbia Records, Sony Music, about her amazing career in the music industry, some of her favorite high-profile projects, the power of personal branding, combatting imposter syndrome, navigating challenging times and manifesting your dreams.
Join Katie for an inspiring conversation with Kimberly Jones, President/CEO, Butler/Till, about leading an agency fueled by purpose, passion, and employee engagement, tips on networking and job searching, finding the right role for you, and compelling leadership lessons going into 2025.
Join Katie as she talks with Talia Bender Small, President of The Female Quotient, one of Fast Company’s 2024 “Brands That Matter”, about advancing equality in the workplace, her reflections on helping grow an organization from the ground up, the incredible Girls Lounges, growing your personal brand and the power of the pack.
Join Katie as she talks with fashion and beauty writer Sheri Radel Rosenberg about her popular column “The Unapologetic Woman”, the inspiring women she has covered at The Ageist and all things fashion and beauty for feeling your best at the workplace and in life.
Join Katie as she talks with Elena Klau, Global Chief Strategy and Product Officer at Momentum Worldwide about the compelling value of experiences, leadership lessons, balancing life in our always on culture and staying inspired.
Join Katie as she talks with Nicole Ellingson, VP, Group Creative Director at Quigley-Simpson about elevating female creatives, being a breast cancer survivor, empathetic leadership during difficult times and tips for mental wellness.
Join Katie as she talks with artist and influencer Erin Donahue Tice about her path from PR to art, her fabulous lines of home decor and apparel, tips for personal branding and how to get your dopamine flowing.
Join Katie as she talks with Daale Carter, Managing Director at Energy BBDO, as they discuss her incredible career, affecting DEI change in the ad industry, the importance of finding time to be inspired, disconnecting, and the advice for modern leaders.
Join Katie as she speaks with Emily Allen, Head of Event Programming at Digiday Media, for a conversation about defining success throughout your career, consciously switching gears, and creating the life you want to lead.
Join Katie as she talks with Jo Lawson, President of LUUM Precision Lash about Beauty Experience Automation, the future of the beauty industry, adapting skills to fit the tech space and how an AI powered machine can give you the perfect set of lashes.
Join Katie as she talks with prize-winning investigative journalist Louise Story about her 15+ years as a reporter and editor for the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, her new book on the Black-White Wealth gap, and the power of saying yes.
Join Katie as she talks with the Founder of Powers Creativity, Suzanne Powers about her impressive career, including her recent role as Global President of McCann, hybrid workplaces, advice on starting your own company and her plans for her new firm, how to find a new position and how not to boil the ocean.
Join Katie as she speaks with Sam DiGennaro, Founder of DiGennaro Communications, on the challenges and rewards of having her own firm, work/life balance, leadership, and her journey and joy around becoming a mother later in life.
Join Katie as she talks with Joy Sewing, a Columnist for The Houston Chronicle, about her incredible life and career, her column, news, culture, celebrities, fostering and adoption, and her foundation, The Year of Joy.
Join Katie as she talks with Alison Weissbrot, Editor-in-Chief of Campaign US about the role of industry trade press, navigating networking, managing an always-on culture and inbox, PR pitching tips and keys to staying motivated and proactive.
Join Katie as she talks with Amy Lanzi, CEO, Digitas North America (Campaign US’s 2024 Agency Leader and She Runs It Mother of the Year) about changing the ratio of women leaders, how to meaningful network, being a present parent and how women leaders can truly support other women.
Join Katie as she talks with Kat Downs Mulder, SVP/General Manager, Yahoo News, about the role of news today, leadership rules for modern leaders, embracing change and juggling 4 kids and an incredible career.
Join Katie and Elaine Low, Staff Writer, The Ankler for a wide ranging conversation on the state of the entertainment and media industries, AI, Hollywood and finding ways to juggle work/life.
Join Katie as she talks with Co-Founder and CEO of Skura Style, Linda Sawyer, about the runaway success of Skura sponges, key lessons for starting a business, her career in advertising leading Deutsch, and what it’s like to have Eva Mendes as a business partner.
Join Katie as she talks with Chief Creative Officer ofBarkley, Katy Hornaday about her rapid rise in the industry; advice for femalecreatives; finding time to be inspired and her 2023 op-ed that became a viralsensation on how to give direct feedback.
Join Katie as she talks with award-winning filmmaker KyDickens about her new film, “Show Her The Money”, how angel investors aresupporting female entrepreneurs, tackling complex issues through storytelling,and combining passion and career.
Join Katie as she talks with brand consultant, plus-size model, and stylist Beth Hitchcock about body positivity in the age of Ozempic, empowering women of every size, fashion, media, and how her new consultancy, Fluffi, is helping brands create an equitable relationship with their curvy customers.
Join Katie as she talks with podcaster, author, and strategic consultant Elisa Camahort Page about building an authentic user community, lessons from her time as the co-founder and COO of BlogHer, aligning your organization with its values, advocacy, activism and the now of work.
Join Katie and her guest Melissa DeRosa for a compelling conversation about her recently released book What’s Left Unsaid, her incredible career in politics, women in the workplace and uniting people in divisive times.
Join Katie for an inspiring conversation with Laurinda Rainey, Managing Director, J.P. Morgan Chase about her remarkable career journey, maintaining and achieving work/life balance, navigating through illness and thoughtful leadership lessons.
Join Katie as she talks with Dorothy Toran, President, Partners in Kind Productions about her incredible career, raising awareness of social issues through media, unscripted reality tv and living an intentional and meaningful life.
Join Katie as she talks with LGBTQ+ advocate, communications, diversity and inclusion consultant and writer Maeve DuVally about her incredible life journey, being resilient living authentically, and her new book, MAEVE RISING: Coming Out Trans in Corporate America.
Join Katie as she talks with Gina Garrubbo, President and CEO of National Public Media about her incredible career, women in media, role models, networking, balance and the importance of NPR.
Join Katie as she talks with Make Love Not Porn Founder Cindy Gallop about raising capital as a female founder, building your personal brand, the best ways to use social media, and being truly fearless.
Join Katie as she talks with writer and Ageist columnist, Sheri Radel Rosenberg on women and aging in today’s culture, the new rules (or no rules?) of fashion in the workplace, the best beauty products out there and living life to the fullest.
Join Katie as she talks with Momentum Founder, Lenore Moritz on why momentum begins with a moment, finding balance, learning to be present and the new road map for today’s leaders.
Join Katie as she talks with Ipshita Kumar, VP of Brand Innovation at Hype about all things WEB3, navigating the metaverse, the future of NFT’s and balancing IQ and EQ.
Please join Katie as she talks with Tonya Butler, Chair of the Music Business/Management Department at Berklee College of Music about her incredible career path, why it’s a great time to be in the music business, the role of artists today creating a career you love.
Join Katie as she talks with Dara Sanderson, CEO of Dictionary.com about the power of words, the meaning of Women’s History Month, navigating career moves and how to be a fantastic mentor.
Join Katie as she talks with Jenna Bryant, Co-Founder, CEO, and General Partner, Embedded Ventures on advice for raising capital, networking, inclusivity, asking for what you want and how her creativity plays a key role in her success.
Join Katie and Chef Patty Morell-Ruiz as they discuss lessons on how she organically grew her business, Instagram live, her new best selling cookbook, easy healthy eating tips, recipe strategies and the secret ingredient to making everything delicious.
Join Katie as she talks with Naomi Shah, Founder and CEO of entertainment company Meet Cute, about reinventing romcoms for today’s audiences; the power of feel good content; advice for starting a new business and working with creators. And, why everyone loves a good romcom.
Join Katie as she talks with Co-Founder of Quigley, Renee Hill Young about her life and career, including leadership lessons, understanding your purpose and how she balances her passions for animals and her avocado farm with leading the largest female owned advertising agency in the country.
Join Katie as she talks with Chief Growth Officer and President of Amyris Studios, Ana Kertesz, about the many aspects of clean beauty, the firm’s product line with Naomi Watts, Stripes, embracing change, work-life balance, self-advocacy and why taking action is real power.
Join Katie as she talks with Jessica Lewis, about her impressive career at leading ad agencies, her new company, the Idealists Lab, how to ask for support in ways that work, recognizing the need for change and finding your life’s purpose.
Join Katie as she talks with Sherri Daye Scott, SVP of Marketing and Communications, at WABE on the power of communities, Public Broadcasting today, the vibrant Atlanta creative community and finding a career that fits with what you love.
Join Katie as she talks with co-founder of She’s Birdie, Amy Ferber, about their personal safety tool, Birdie, helping to create a world where women are safe, how to create a company that can accelerate change and compelling lessons for female entrepreneurs.
Join Katie as she talks with director, producer and choreographer, Vera Wagman about the launch of her beautiful documentary Petit Rat, the complicated dynamics between mothers and daughters, navigating career highs and lows and being your own champion.
Join Katie as she talks with Emmy Award winning executive producer and Chief Content Officer of Knocking, Candi Carter, about her incredible career including her 15 years with The Oprah Winfrey Show, the importance of speaking the truth with love and media today.
Join Katie and Entrepreneur, Transformational-Neuro Certified Coach and CEO of The Relaunch Co, Hilary DeCesare for a conversation on transformation, getting rid of limiting beliefs, embracing mid-life with a new chapter, finding silver linings in mistakes and creating abundance in your life.
Join Katie as she talks with economist, entrepreneur and author of Holistic Wealth, Keisha Blair on navigating disruption, triumphing over tragedy and the principles and practices of building Holistic Wealth.
Join Katie as she talks with Elements of Us Founder, Allison Arden about her journey from publisher of Ad Age to starting her own firm, the importance of mental wellness, the role of empathy in business and how to unlock creativity.
Join Katie as she talks with empowerment coach and self-defense expert, Jenn Cassetta about unleashing your inner badass, combating burnout, flexing your mental muscle and staying safe, happy and fulfilled.
Join Katie as she talks with Jen Young, the founder of Outdoorsy on defining success, taking risks, building her business and living authentically.
Join Katie as she talks with Evin Shutt, CEO of renowned ad agency 72andSunny ,about the importance of always listening and learning, the agency’s people first approach, tips for finding a new job right now and how to retain top talent.
Join Katie, weight loss expert, Liz Josefsberg, and mental fitness expert, Ashanti J as they discuss ways to get and stay fit, well and healthy in the new year, the future of wellness, and how to stay motivated.
Please join Katie as she talks with Dr. Cheryl Robinson, Regular Contributor to ForbesWomen and Founder, Ready2Roar on embracing pivots, navigating failures, celebrating success and how to create a winning media pitch.
Recorded live at Advertising Week New York 2021, Katie was joined on the Great Minds Stage by legendary supermodel, actress, illustrator, photographer, best-selling author, and entrepreneur, Christie Brinkley, to discuss entrepreneurship, health and fitness, and personal branding through social media.
Join Katie and Anna Bager, President & CEO of OAAA as they discuss takeaways from Advertising Week 2021, the future of OOH, tips on finding a new position and navigating through unexpected times.
Join Katie and breast cancer specialist Dr Elisa Krill-Jackson as they discuss breast cancer and working women, misconceptions and myths, what to do if you are diagnosed, prevention tips, managing stress and living life to the fullest.
Join Katie as she talks with Martha Kempner, human sexuality expert and creator of “Sex on Wednesdays’, about the dangers of misinformation, sex today, Lil Nas X, Goop, building a thought leadership platform and the joy of writing.
Join Kate as she talks with Devin O’Loughlin, Global Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Communications Officer at RAPP as they discuss DE&I best practices, attracting diverse talent, creating a safe, productive and creative space for all employees, setting boundaries and thriving during chaotic times.
Join Katie as she talks with Urban Cowboy Co-Founder Jersey Banks about fearlessness, patience, creativity, seizing opportunities and embracing change in these unprecedented times.
Join Katie as she talks with the Founder of The Accord Group, Sonia Jackson Myles about unlocking your creativity, dealing with mean girls, taking action, leading with love and how to realize your destiny.
Join Katie as she talks with New York Times Best Selling Author Jennifer Weiner about her new book That Summer, love, loss, body positivity and navigating the new normal.
Join Katie and The Wall Street Journal Advertising Editor, Suzanne Vranica as they discuss opportunities and challenges for working women right now, the next normal for businesses, and optimism for the year ahead.
Join Katie and relationship sexuality expert Dr Logan Levkoff as they discuss sex, pleasure, self-care and staying sane and happy during these crazy times.
Join Katie as she talks with longtime Wall Street Journal career columnist Joann S. Lublin about her new book Power Moms which examines the emotional and professional challenges of working mothers, her own incredible life as a Power Mom, marriage contracts, our always-on culture, tips for working from home and work life sway. Note: As … Continue reading "Joann S. Lublin, Author, Former WSJ Editor"
Join Katie for an inspiring conversation with fitness and wellness expert Ashanti J on mental fitness, the power of visualization, self care hacks and creating a lasting healthy lifestyle that works for you vs temporarily disciplining yourself into submission.
Join Katie as she talks with author, entrepreneur and founder of Shabby Chic, Rachel Ashwell about the Shabby Chic aesthetic and philosophy, overcoming obstacles, the power of Instagram, and making your own home beautiful.
Tips and lessons on creating a business around something you love, the beauty and benefits of tea, coupling DTC, research, technology and tea.
Join Katie and her guest, internationally acclaimed jewelry designer and artist, Virginia Praschnik as they discuss finding inspiration, balancing the duality of creativity and work, dealing with anxiety and the specialness of true friendship.
Join Katie and her guest, CEO of Today I’m Brave, Lindsay Stein, as they talk about changing jobs during the pandemic, the mission and projects of Today I’m Brave, the spirit of NYC and finding calm in the midst of chaos.
Join Katie and Jes Wolfe, CEO of Rebel Girls, as they talk about empowering girls around the world, extraordinary women, the power of inspiring stories, entrepreneurship and the United Rally.
Join Katie and Monique Nelson, Chairman and CEO, Uniworld as they discuss the current “trisis”, 2020 as a year of clarity, win/win situations, Black Lives Matter, motherhood, and living virtually – from remote working to the benefits of virtual networking.
Join Katie and Health, Wellness and Weight Loss Expert, Liz Josefsberg, as they talk about her weight loss program Target 100, her incredible career journey, tips for a balanced diet, celebrity weight loss and how to be the healthiest version of yourself.
Join Katie as she talks with Moving Image and Content founder Quynh Mai about her fascinating life and career, being an entrepreneur, finding your own path and the BLM movement.
Join Katie and Gabby Reece – athlete, author, entrepreneur, fitness professional and host of “The Gabby Reece Show”, as they talk about navigating life in this crazy time, happiness, motherhood, marriage, turning 50 and being the best version of yourself.
Join Katie and Thai as they discuss Laugh Out Loud, the effects of the Black Lives Matter Movement, how companies can create truly diverse and equitable workplaces, Thai’s new lifestyle brand for Black mothers – Sugaberry, working with Kevin Hart and finding balance in these insane times.
Join Katie and New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Weiner as they discuss everything from her new book, “Big Summer” to family, writing, movies, the complexities of the world today and how to make a fabulous challah.
Join Katie as she talks with Carolyn Aronson, Founder of It’s a 10 Haircare as they discuss navigating the global market, launching new products during this pandemic, philanthropy, reinvention, creating new opportunities for yourself and your business, overcoming failure, not giving into fear and even advice for at home haircare.
Join Katie as she talks with Carianne Brinkman, President of Blackheart about growing up with a rock legend, what Joan Jett and her career has taught her about embracing life and persevering, what’s new at Blackheart, supporting women in business and finding positive ways to get through this unprecedented time.
Join Katie and her guest, CEO of FQ Ventures, Shelley Zalis, as they discuss being physically distanced but socially connected, pivoting with positivity and proactivity, advancing women, equality and inclusion, why this pandemic is disproportionately effecting the pay gap for women and what leaders can do about it, how female skills like compassion, authenticity, empathy … Continue reading "Shelley Zalis, CEO, FQ Ventures"
Join Katie as she talks with leading cosmetic dermatologist, entrepreneur, NY Times best-selling author and creator of The Skin Type Solution, Dr. Leslie Baumann as they discuss understanding your personal rhythms, her path to success, the science around Botox, preventing aging, The Skin Type Solution, the importance of taking time to think, telemedicine, luxury skin … Continue reading "Dr. Leslie Baumann, The Skin Type Solution"
The long-running Advertising Week series featuring conversations with remarkable women continues with Alda Abbracciamento, who recently left her 15-year career at Ogilvy, where she most recently served as worldwide managing director, to serve a chief growth officer for Flytedesk.
The long-running Advertising Week series featuring conversations with remarkable women continues with Gloria Pitagorsky who founded Heard City in 2012 with two other partners and has since turned it into one of the top performing audio post companies in the industry.
The long-running Advertising Week series featuring conversations with remarkable women continues with Stacy Fuller, SVP, Head of Integrated Marketing Solutions at Refinery29, the leading media and entertainment company for young women. In the role she spearheads branded content and strategy, through integrated advertising product development, delivery and client management.
The long-running Advertising Week series featuring conversations with remarkable women continues with Sherry Rosenberg, writer and blogger at Sherimavenblog.com.
Katie talks with Monique about taking advantage of opportunities that have come her way, taking a step back to take many steps forward and how to make the best out of each situation in the workplace.
Katie talks with Jean about what it’s like working with family and how the impact of a family run business has helped mold her career path. Subscribe on iTunes / Spotify / Google Play
Katie talks with Kristen Cavallo about becoming CEO to the agency at such a pivitol time in the company’s history, and the actions she’s taken to start moving the company into a positive space again. Subscribe on iTunes / Spotify / Google Play
Katie talks with Chitra about her new book, what an intrapreneur is and how organizations can recognize those intrapreneurs within the walls of the company. Subscribe on iTunes / Spotify / Google Play
Katie talks with Lindsay about her organization, Campaign U.S., how her successes path has moved so quickly, and about that changes she’s seen as a woman in the advertising industry. Subscribe on iTunes / Spotify / Google Play
Katie talks with Lisa Clunie about what it’s like to be a female founder and the importance of setting the example for future female founders. Subscribe on iTunes / Spotify / Google Play