Bouncing Back in Advertising

On episode 82 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Stephanie Chambers  who was most recently the VP of Product Marketing at ADP.

As someone who works on bringing products to market, Stephanie believes that working cross-functionally with different departments sets brands up for the most success. It's exactly why she likes working closely with the sales team as she knows they have the most insight into what consumers actually think about the products.

She works well under pressure, goes with the flow, is adaptable, and really doesn’t like working in silos. She knows the importance of brands having a consistent story and has a really unique POV on her website that explains how she approaches brand storytelling.

Reach out to Stephanie if you’re looking for a team player who is ready to make an immediate impact at your agency. plugyourstory.com

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On episode 81 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Bōggie Yanishen who was most recently an Account Director at PH Creative.

Bōggie can do it all. Throughout his career, he has been a graphic designer, full-stack web developer, strategist, producer, and account manager. At the end of the day, Bōggie sees himself as a relationship person who has the ability to understand creative demands.

Bōggie is a great listener, super adaptable, and also a huge Adnerd. He wants to work with brands that want to be famous and is willing to put in the work needed to "get shit done.”

He’s even part of a team that recently launched an agency called ‘Meaningful’ that helps brands find their place in the world. Reach out to Bōggie if you are looking for someone with a unique perspective that can immediately help your agency or brand.

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On episode 80 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Elizabeth Flynn who was most recently a Creative Director at Digital Integrity Group.

Elizabeth is a total force to be reckoned with. She’s a UX/UI designer who specializes in launching businesses from the ground up, a web developer, and even runs her own agency called Inclusive Creative.

She’s able to get along with anyone, learn new software faster than most, has a background in writing, and is also a painter. She loves mentoring younger talent, prefers to be hands-on vs just overseeing projects, and is constantly curious.

In addition to all this, she’s a big activist who donates her time to ‘creatives for black lives’, ‘tech for campaigns’, and a local anti-racist group that she started in her community.

In her first job, Elizabeth was even a seamstress for rock and roll bands and has worked with artists like Lenny Kravitz, Elton John, Madonna, and the Backstreet Boys.

So yeah, she’s way cooler than all of us. Reach out to learn more about how she can help your agency or brand today You won’t regret it. inclusivecreative.services

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On episode 79 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Juan Kurtzman-González who was most recently a Junior Art Director at Ogilvy.

Juan has always thought like a creative but used his time at Miami Ad School to really hone his art direction skills.

He’s a team player who knows how to think tactically and understands that not all projects are going to be glamorous.

He loves making the boring stuff interesting, likes drawing creepy and surreal sketches, once came in 2nd place in the New Yorker Cartoon Contest, and hopes that he can create work that makes people laugh vs saving the world.

Instead of chasing agency names, Juan is looking to work with great people who can help mentor him along the way. You won't regret reaching out. juankurtzman.com

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On episode 78 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Jeff Greenspan who has been a Creative Director/writer at BBDO, Facebook, and BuzzFeed. He’s currently breaking into the stand-up comedy game down in Chattanooga Tennessee and freelancing to "help brands talk to people without seeming like jerks."

Jeff is over the agency BS, and instead of sitting in meeting after meeting, he really wants the opportunity to create great work.

He knows how to defend ideas he is proud of, but also knows that 90% of things die in this industry and that it’s just as important to move on to the next great idea. He has a proven track record, and these days is really into strategic thinking.

Although he makes it out like he’s not pleasant to work with, once you talk to Jeff a bit more you get to see his soft empathetic side.

Reach out if you’re looking for a Creative Director who can hit the ground running. Also, make sure to ask about the comedy shows he hosts inside a lobby and his awesome initiative to help comedians and brands unlock insights through a brand roast. You won't regret it. JeffGreenspan.com

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On episode 77 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Jon Gruber who was most recently a copywriter at FCB.

Jon is a coffee aficionado who is constantly pushing himself to become a better writer.

In addition to coming up with product hacks, Jon makes it his goal to turn boring briefs into exciting ones. His dream agency is one that puts creativity first and has a positive culture where people are excited to come to work.

Jon is always looking for new ways to become a better creative and is eager to learn from all the smart people around him. He prides himself on being coachable, able to write in multiple tones, and making a damn good cup of coffee.

He also created an OnlyFans account where he posts pictures of physical fans.

Reach out to Jon if you’re looking for a young writer who is hungry to succeed. jon-gruber.com

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On episode 76 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Elina Rudkovsky who was an Associate Creative Director at Ogilvy before pivoting during COVID19 to become a creative resource manager at Taxi in NYC.

Elina is a total rockstar who wants to help make your job search easier. She also has some great advice on how to take a step back and reevaluate where you want your career to go.

She knows it’s not easy, but says that it’s important for people to follow their heart, not be afraid, and to stay persistent throughout the job search process.

She also urges people who were laid off to take some time thinking about their next move vs rushing into the first job opening they see.

Elina strongly believes in people leaning on their network and knows that in order to land a job it’s important to take advantage of all the resources we have available to us.

Reach out to Elina if you’re looking for advice on how to pivot careers, or land a job. You won’t regret it.

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On episode 75 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Milan Rothfeld who was most recently a copywriter at 160over90. This is also my 45th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Milan always knew he wanted to be a creative, but started his advertising career in business development, before becoming a producer, and then finally a writer. He strongly believes that all these experiences made him a better creative because he got a better understanding of how the process works.

In addition to being a major history buff, he's extremely curious and always interested in knowing how and why certain things work the way they do.

He’s an excellent Microsoft office user, loves to get out of his comfort zone, writes music, and believes that LinkedIn is the new Twitter. You won’t regret reaching out and learning more about Milan. Milanrothfeld.com


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On episode 74 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Krystina Christiansen who is an independent Director/Producer. This is also my 44th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Krystina is a self-proclaimed “Anthropology nerd”, writer, producer, and director. She loves collaborating, being on set, and is totally obsessed with storytelling.

Krystina prides herself on building client relations, and these days is more interested in working on the production or client-side vs going in-house at an agency.

She doesn't care what platform she is creating work for, and instead just wants to work with good people and tell good stories.

She has blended her background in PR, law, and music to help shape the creative she is today. While she loves to write and shoot as much of her own work as possible, she is currently looking to collaborate and tell amazing stories.

Reach out to Krystina before someone else snags her because she is super amazing! https://lnkd.in/gMMdDP5

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On episode 73 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Angie Ahumada who was most recently a project manager at Scout. This is also my 43rd episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Angie is an account manager turned project manager who loves being involved in the creative process. She went to school for photography, so even though she is a PM she prides herself on having an eye for great work.

She is very detail-oriented, is an analytical thinker, and always communicates closely with her team to make sure they have the time needed to create great work.

Angie would love to go in-house and is confident that she can use her skills to help any client work more efficiently. Also, if you couldn’t tell Angie and I are both dog people, so apologize for all the barking in the background.

You won’t regret reaching out.

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