Today's guest is the one and only Kirsten Rutherford, a globally experienced creative leader and part of the leadership team at TBWA. With nearly three decades in the industry across three continents, Kirsten's work has been awarded by all the major festivals, and even sits in the MOMA's permanent collection. Beyond the accolades, Kirsten is known for her mentorship, her trademark kindness, and a balance of passions that range from teaching gym classes to baking, always inspiring others to bring their best selves, both inside and outside of work. Passionate about purpose driven creativity, Kirsten champions diversity in advertising, nurtures talent to do the best work of their lives, and brings her signature of kindness, creativity and cultural impact to every project. 

So grab a cup of tea, and join me for an inspiring conversation with Kirsten Rutherford!

Website: Kirstenrutherford.com

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This week I'm excited to introduce a strong voice from the brand side - Claire Randall. She is one of those rare people who built something extraordinary and stayed grounded throughout. Claire began her career as a TV producer at Satchi & Satchi London, and nearly 3 decades ago took a huge leap and founded Claire Randall Consulting. What started as a bespoke service for one global advertiser has grown into a world leading production consultancy, operating across Europe, North America, Latin America, The Middle East and Asia, with over 70 clients and a team of experts around the globe. Claire is known not just for her strategic mind, but for her integrity, generosity, and fiercely collaborative spirit. She's a regular voice in key industry conversations, and her company (now in its 29th year) is proudly women-owned with a majority female leadership team. She's hands-on, insightful, and refreshingly human in an industry that's constantly evolving, and I'm so happy to have her on the podcast. 

So grab a cup of tea, and join me for an inspiring conversation with Claire Randall!

Website: https://www.claire-randall.co.uk/

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Today's guest is fearless, resilient, and one of the hardest working people in the business - the one and only Sophie Gold. She has a brilliant eye for talent, an intuitive gift for client service, and a tenacity that's helped her carve out something truly special in a fiercely competitive industry. With a mix of bold taste and business savvy, she's built Eleanor Films into one of the top production companies out there, earning serious recognition along the way, including being named an Ad Age A-List Standout Production Company in 2025. Sophie's journey hasn't been without its challenges, but she's navigated it all with drive, creativity, and a very clear sense of purpose.

So grab a cup of tea, and join me for an inspiring conversation with the brilliant Sophie Gold!

Website: Eleanor

Instagram: @eleanorunlimited

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For this week's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with my dear friend Clare Donald. She's sharp, empathic,  and one of the most grounded people I've had the pleasure of working with. After a hugely successful career across production and operations, most recently as head of production at Publicis, she took a sabbatical in 2024 to pursue a long held passion for humanitarian work. She completed an MFC in International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response at Manchester University, adding yet another string to her already impressive bow.

Now she's back, bringing fresh insight, big picture thinking, and a whole lot of heart to whatever comes next. 

So grab a cup of tea, and join me for an inspiring conversation with my friend, Clare Donald!

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In this episode of Standing Out, Standing Strong, I continue my wonderful conversation with Lisa Gunning. If you haven't listened to Part 1, I encourage you to listen to it first to get context. 

Lisa is an incredible storyteller and the kind of creative who never waits around, she builds the next chapter herself.

From her early days editing commercials and feature films to directing major projects like the outstanding Netflix series Black Doves, Lisa’s career is all about instinct, resilience, and a brilliant knack for seizing opportunities.

Website: Lisa Gunning

Instagram: @gunning8

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In this episode of Standing Out, Standing Strong, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Lisa Gunning — an incredible storyteller and the kind of creative who never waits around, she builds the next chapter herself.

From her early days editing commercials and feature films to directing major projects like the outstanding Netflix series Black Doves, Lisa’s career is all about instinct, resilience, and a brilliant knack for seizing opportunities.

I loved our conversation so much that I’ve split it into two parts. Enjoy Part 1 and tune in next week for Part 2.

Website: Lisa Gunning

Instagram: @gunning8

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This week we are thrilled to have Linda Knight on the podcast. She's just been named CCO at FlyteVu, an award winning agency working at the intersection of tech and entertainment. Before that, she led Observatory, as CCO and then President, creating some of the most visionary work in advertising.

I love Linda's creative spirit and positive energy, she's such an inspiration and a fantastic role model for women looking to to break into our industry.

Website: FlyteVu

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First up, I’m so excited to welcome Kelly Bayett to the very first episode of Standing Out, Standing Strong! Kelly is a creative powerhouse—the founder of the award-winning sound studio Barking Owl and co-founder of the highly respected and very cool production company Love Song.

She’s not only a leader and mentor, but also a fearless challenger of the status quo, with a real passion for pushing the industry forward. Most of all, Kelly is a generous, inspiring human, and I’m so grateful for our conversation.

Instagram: @kellybayett

Love Song

Barking Owl

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