Today, we are celebrating a milestone. This is the 100th episode of Own It! And what a journey it has been.
Today we welcome back the co-founder of the Own It effort and our first guest way back in episode one, Jean Freeman from Zambezi. We wanted to look back on the last two years of conversations and progress, recap the amazing Own It Summit we just finished in New York, and talk about what’s next for our efforts to close the gender gap in advertising agency ownership.
We focus on the individual guests on this show, so today we’re going to pull back a bit and talk a bit more holistically about our energies, our progress and our plans. You’re in for a little change of pace today topically, but a fun and energizing conversation to keep us all moving forward.
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The podcast highlights how bringing together a group of like-minded women who want to move in the same direction creates a powerful force. This community provides a sense of belonging, encourages members to bet on themselves, and offers a safe space for sharing challenges and successes, ultimately fostering mutual growth and confidence.
The co-founders emphasize the necessity of collecting and tracking data on female agency ownership. This data provides a factual basis for their efforts, making their arguments more compelling and moving the conversation beyond emotional appeals to measurable progress.
Through 100 episodes, the hosts have learned that women enter agency ownership from various roles (creative, media, account, etc.) and at different stages of their careers. This diversity illustrates that there's no single path to ownership, making it more accessible and relatable to a wider audience of aspiring owners.
The podcast serves as a platform for women to share their journeys to ownership, inspiring others and demonstrating that success is achievable. This visibility helps combat feelings of isolation among entrepreneurs and empowers potential owners to see themselves in these roles.
A key focus of their summit was providing actionable insights on how agency owners can elevate their personal and company brands through PR and robust new business strategies. This involves effective storytelling and understanding how to increase market share, especially in a challenging landscape.
