Marketing Moms

In this episode, Julia & Kelly discuss the four categories that affect productivity; focus/clarity, organization, time management, and pace, and provide tips, tools, and hacks for each one.

In this episode, Julia & Kelly discuss the 5 ingredients for success in a client-agency relationship and how to navigate change when you know it's inevitable. They also talk about what to do when you have been sent in to "right the ship."

This special episode is dedicated to the people who helped us the most in our careers -- our professional journeys and our personal journeys -- our parents. As a working mom, Julia’s Mom talks about not letting others define you, doing what’s best for you and your family, and not undervaluing yourself. Kelly’s Mom, a former teacher, focuses on the concept of not being invisible and standing up for yourself. Julia’s Dad, both a sales and marketing professional and entrepreneur, talks about the challenges and mistakes he encountered in the workforce and how they turned into assets. Kelly’s Dad, a former telecommunications professional who started one of the first cell phone companies in the 80s, focused on how to become a value creator and a change maker.

In this episode, we interview advertising copywriter Allison Philips. Allison talks about her experiences in four different ad markets – New York, San Francisco, Miami, and Washington, D.C. She outlines what skills make for a good writer in advertising, and provides her favorite writing hacks, tools, and tips to become a better writer.

In this episode, we interview Kelly Francis, a certified life/motivational coach, keynote speaker, and the founder of KellySUITE, a business created to mentor and motivate career women., Kelly overviews her goal setting process called the Prosperity Effect that provides a road map to help you achieve your goals faster. From breaking patterns and getting unstuck, to defining balance and prosperity in a whole new way, join us in this lively discussion. 

In this episode, we interview Joann S. Lublin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, leadership speaker, and author of the book Power Moms: How Executive Mothers Navigate Work and Life. Joann compares the first wave of power mom executives to the next generation, demonstrating how far working mothers have come—and how much further they'll need to go in a post-pandemic world. We talk about the distinctions between the two generations, how being a mom makes you a better boss, and life hacks for allaying mom guilt. We also learn how the younger generation of women use a concept called "work/life sway" to help them go with the flow between their professional and personal lives. 

In this episode, we talk with Heidi Parsont, the founder of Torchlight Hire, a recruitment agency that places candidates in marketing, communications and creative roles. Heidi provides job candidates with advice on how to make your resume and LinkedIn profile stand out using personal branding. She also provides valuable insights into today's job market, the top marketing skills that employers value right now, and tips for young marketing professionals starting out.  

In this episode, Julia talks with Eurah Lee, a fellow agency girl who also jumped ship and joined the creative gig economy as an entrepreneur. They talk about the value of internships and mentors, the difference between the DC and NYC agency environments, and how and when they made the move from agency to entrepreneurs. If you're contemplating your next career move, join them in a lively discussion.

In this episode, we talk with professional stylist Tara Luizzi from Tara Styles DC on how to build a working wardrobe when you're first starting out, navigating changes to your body (helpful hints for dressing the Mom-Bod), and getting the most out of investment pieces. We answer a lot of your (and our) burning wardrobe questions: Should you try out wardrobe styling boxes? Should you ditch the "nylons"? Do yoga pants work for casual Friday? And last, we talk about how you can create your own style and most importantly, use your wardrobe to help you feel confident and empowered to accelerate your career.

In this episode, we talk about why you should and how you can develop your own personal brand. Become the "CEO of ME" and define your why, choose your platform(s), and start sharing your expertise alongside demonstrating your personality. Join us for a lively discussion on personal branding and the value it will bring to your career. We also pull out a long list of our favorite marketing professionals, including well-known and growing personal brands.