Posts by Kim Martin

Please introduce yourself and your current role.My name is Sheila Feren-Thurston, and I am founder and CEO of FerenComm, an independent, female-owned publicity firm rooted in the promotion of entertainment content and influential brands. How did your career begin, and what path led you to your current position?That is a long-ish story but in short,…

1.Please introduce yourself and your current role. Susan Jurevics, C-suite executive, board member, global citizen and mom. I have extensive experience in B2C and subscription businesses of media, entertainment and consumer products companies, including Audible, Shiseido, J. K. Rowling’s Pottermore, Sony, Mattel and Nickelodeon. 2. How did your career begin, and what path led you…

Please introduce yourself and tell us what you do. My name is Ruth Sandhaas, and I am the Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis for Spectrum Reach, the advertising sales division for Charter Communications. How did your career begin, and what key steps led you to where you are today? I like to say…

1. Could you start by introducing yourself — your name and what you do?My name is Patty Lenahan Ishimoto, and I’m the Executive Producer of Miss Scarlet and The Duke, a period crime drama set in Victorian London about the first female private investigator. 2. How did your career begin, and how did you get to where…

1. Could you start by introducing yourself — your name and what you do?Anike Ajagunna, Chef Tournant, Mandarin Oriental Hotel 2. Storytime! We’d love to hear about a pivotal moment or decision that shaped your career. It can be a success or a challenge — what stands out to you, and how have you changed…

1. Could you start by introducing yourself—your name and what you do?  Hello! I’m Peggy Bernard, Regional Sales Manager for an educational software company. Though my career in software sales has spanned over 25 years, I have not always focused on the educational vertical. 2. How did your career begin, and how did you get…

1. Could you start by introducing yourself—your name and what you do?  Nancy Spears CEO, Founder, genconnectU 2. How did your career begin, and how did you get to where you are today?  “I started my career in journalism. I got lucky and actually pursued the business that I was educated in! My first startup…

Shelley Zalis, CEO of The Female Quotient, makes a compelling point: Bringing kind people into your organization fosters a culture of empathy and inclusivity, creating a truly human-centric workplace. This got me thinking—are we placing too much emphasis on experience in the job market? When it comes to what truly sets candidates apart, could there…