Today on Standing Out, Standing Strong, I'm joined by Kati Haberstock, Director of Production Operations at Erich and Kallman. Kati brings a rare mix of technical savvy, empathy, and curiosity to everything she does. We talk about leadership, motherhood, and what it means to stay human and adaptable in an era of constant change. So grab a cup of tea, and join me for a conversation with Kati Haberstock! Support the show Instagram: @standingoutstandingstrong

I'm excited to welcome a very special guest this week - the one and only Lora Schulson. Lora is redefining what it means to make creative work in a world driven by innovation. As Global Chief Production Officer at 72 and Sunny NY, she helps some of the worlds biggest brands bring culture shaping ideas to life. With more than two decades of experience, she fuses artistry with strategy, and technology with taste, reminding us that in an age of automation, the real creative edge is still human.&...

Today's guest is one of the mostly quietly brilliant editors working today. Charlie Harvey is humble, focused, and deeply respected in the industry. She works with care, patience, and genuine collaboration. Charlie's edited everything from Superbowl spots to emotional, award winning campaigns. Our conversation is thoughtful, honest, and full of insight about storytelling, leadership, motherhood, and resilience in an industry that often asks for everything all at once. So grab a c...

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 br...

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, Lat...

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 Ag...

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 Univer...

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, res...

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 tha...

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 Instagram: @standingoutsta...

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 o...