Journey Map

Today on Journey Map, we're joined by Ryan Timms, President of McCann Canada, and Amanda 'AJ' Jones, Chief Strategy Officer of McCann Canada. In this episode, we talk about their early careers in sports and account positions, Ryan’s reasons for being at McCann for such a long period of time, and how AJ’s sports education translated over to the advertising world.

Learn more from Ryan, AJ and McCann Canada:
Visit McCann Canada: http://wp.sitemap.mccann.ca/en/
Connect with Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-timms-772b652/
Connect with AJ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aj-j/

Today on Journey Map, we're joined by Ian Blake, Founder & Managing Director of Squaredot. In this episode, we talk about Ian's love for Ireland, moonlighting while he was starting out with Squaredot, and the difficulty of switching off as a business owner.

Learn more from Ian and Squaredot:
Visit Squaredot: https://www.squaredot.agency
Connect with Ian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianblake1/

Today on Journey Map, we're joined by Tobin Lehman, President of New North. In this episode, we talk about his background in photography, sociology, and graphic design, his take on the risks of entrepreneurship, and New North’s decision to focus on B2B tech.

Learn more from Tobin and New North:
Visit New North: https://newnorth.com
Connect with Tobin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobinlehman/

Today on Journey Map, we're joined by Ben Greengrass, Creative Director of ThoughtMatter. In this episode, we talk about the ease at which graphic design fit into Ben’s life, the challenges of moving to New York, and the differences in hiring at different agencies.

Learn more from Ben and ThoughtMatter:
Visit ThoughtMatter: https://www.thoughtmatter.com/
Connect with Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-greengrass-a418376/

Today on Journey Map, we're joined by Jenny Sagström, CEO of Sköna. In this episode, we talk about how her first agency experience changed the course of her career, Sköna’s office in Sweden, and why she doesn’t see herself as an entrepreneur.

Learn more from Jenny and Sköna:
Visit Sköna: https://skona.com/
Connect with Jenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennysagstrom/

Today on Journey Map, we're joined by Sourov De, Managing Partner at Stryve. In this episode, we talk about his pull into entrepreneurship, the challenges of teaching, and his focus on giving back and creating community.

Learn more from Sourov and Stryve:
Visit Stryve Digital Marketing: https://www.stryvemarketing.com
Connect with Sourov: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sourovde/

Today on Journey Map, we're joined by Michael Filippi, CEO and Founder of Spectacle. In this episode, we talk about the hub working model, the impact of academic competitions on Michael’s career, and Spectacle’s growth during the pandemic.

Learn more from Michael and Spectacle:
Visit Spectacle: https://www.spectaclestrategy.com
Connect with Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfilippi/

Today on Journey Map, we're joined by Ari Elkouby, Chief Creative Officer at Wunderman Thompson Canada. In this episode, we talk about the co-op placement that gave him the foundations for his career, what it takes to be a good leader, and the benefits of big change in an organization.

Learn more from Ari and Wunderman Thompson Canada:
Visit Wunderman Thompson Canada: https://www.wundermanthompson.com/
Connect with Ari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ari-elkouby-1369117

Today on Journey Map, we're joined by David Brodie, Global Vice President, Innovation & Growth at Citizen Relations. In this episode, we talk about his political journey, the jump from politics into agencies, and the value of kindness through different roles and iterations of Citizen Relations.

Learn more from David and Citizen Relations:
Visit Citizen Relations: https://www.citizenrelations.com/en
Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbrodie/

Today on Journey Map, we're joined by Jared Stein, President and CEO of The Hive. In this episode, we talk about his early dream to become a doctor, his journey through some of the hottest agencies, and the many hats that he’s worn in the agency world.

Learn more from Jared and The Hive:
Visit The Hive: https://www.thehiveinc.com/
Connect with Jared: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-stein-251a1b11/