In this episode of Founders Future, host Jae Encarnacion sits down with Stephanie Baker, Co-Founder and President of Corporate Growth & Development at The Kipling Group, LLC. Stephanie shares her journey from being pigeonholed in traditional roles to launching a bespoke consulting firm that revolutionizes personalized marketing strategies, luxury travel experiences, and fine wine consulting. She discusses the power of relationship-driven business, the challenges of scaling a highly tailored service, and her vision for 2026, including strategic hiring and expanding their high-end client offerings.

Stephanie also dives into her philosophy of "don’t let great get in the way of good," encouraging entrepreneurs to start before they feel 100% ready. She highlights the importance of mentorship, leveraging AI for efficiency (but not research), and staying in constant "R&D mode" by observing customer experiences everywhere she goes. Whether it’s helping clients refine their messaging or curating luxury excursions, Stephanie’s approach is all about authenticity, adaptability, and solving the right problems—not just the obvious ones.