On Episode 152 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Ramona R. who is currently a freelance Creative Director. This is also my 110th episode in partnership with The Avail List. Ramona is a Creative Director who loves to be on the cutting edge of design by staying up to date on programs, trends, tech, fashion, and art. She enjoys wearing many hats and has experience in experiential, TV, set design, spacial advertising, UX, VR, social media, strategy, and more. While she’s open to freelance, Ramona is ultimately looking for a full-time role where she can work with a team, build relationships, and cr ..read more

On Episode 153 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Mindy Haidle who was most recently the CEO of Heart Creative as well as a lifelong brand strategist. This is also my 111th episode in partnership with The Avail List. Mindy studied philosophy and in addition to always asking the tough questions, she has a lifelong curiosity about the human brain. She loves consumer research, uncovering complex paths to purchase, building brand narratives that resonate with the right audience, and excels at turning lots of research into one-page reviews. She considers herself the queen of building rapport with C ..read more

On Episode 147 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Brandon Bayer who has recently bounced back by accepting a job as a Creative Director at Square. This is also my 105th episode in partnership with The Avail List. Ever since he was young, Brandon knew that he wanted to turn his passion for painting and drawing into a creative profession. Brandon is a strong believer that all departments in an agency should work more closely and is an emphatic team leader who is excited to create work that gets noticed. In his spare time, he works with a consulting company where he gives branding and creative ad ..read more

On Episode 146 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Sophia Kressierer who recently bounced back by becoming a senior strategist in Cultural Innovation at the Cashmere agency. This is also my 104th episode in partnership with The Avail List. Everything that Sophia does as a strategist comes from their unique understanding of culture. Sophia is a fresh thinker who thrives on uncovering real human truths that motivate certain behaviors & actions. Sophia has a hungry brain, is always curious, dedicated to solving DEI issues within agencies, and whether at home or in the office, prides themselves ..read more

On Episode 148 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Chris Baker who was most recently an Associate Creative Director/Copywriter freelancing at Forsman & Bodenfors. This is also my 106th episode in partnership with The Avail List. Chris only found out about creative advertising from watching MadMen. Once he realized it could be a real career, he worked his way into the Creative Circus where he would learn to master his craft. He enjoys working at smaller agencies because he gets to learn from smart people on a more personal level. Chris is also a strong believer that brands should be making fe ..read more

On Episode 149 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Brion Nuda Rosch who was most recently a project/program manager at Play Studio. This is also my 107th episode in partnership with The Avail List. Coming out of COVID19, Brion doesn’t like the phrase “getting back to normal,” because he believes that “normal” was never good enough. It’s exactly why he is focused on getting back to a “new better.” Brion comes from an art background and considers himself an artist, designer, curator, director, producer, and collaborator. In addition to his love for art, Brion’s specialty is using his strategic th ..read more

On Episode 145 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Ash Ramirez who was most recently the DEI director at the Many. This is also my 103rd episode in partnership with The Avail List Ash has worked in advertising for over 6 years, and although they love solving these particular unique challenges, Ash is open to bringing their expertise to other industries where diversity, equity, and inclusion are just as important.  In their spare time, Ash started a nonprofit catering to creative mentorship to women of color. So far they have worked with over 1,500 women.  While Ash is interested in all t ..read more

On Episode 150 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Lia Aprile who is currently a freelance script writer. This is also my 108th episode in partnership with The Avail List. Lia started off as an actress in NYC before transitioning to a career in script writing. She credits this experience for making her a better writer and ultimately helping her understand the power in spoken words. In addition to being a writer, Lia also has tons of production experience which she uses to her advantage. She is a great collaborator who not only works fast, but knows how to get the job done well. Reach out to Lia ..read more

On Episode 151 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Dennis Shamblin who was most recently a Creative Director/Art director at Altium inc. This is also my 109th episode in partnership with The Avail List. Dennis always wanted to be a journalist, but after moving to California and starting a skateboard business, his plans quickly changed. After starting two more clothing companies, Dennis realized that he was really passionate about the design and marketing work he was doing, which ultimately lead to his career pivot into advertising. Dennis considers himself a Swiss Army knife who loves to wear m ..read more

On Episode 141 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Erik Sederberg who is currently a freelance Creative Director/Writer at Mattel Creations. This is also my 99th episode in partnership with The Avail List. Erik is an experienced, dynamic creative who started his advertising career in healthcare. After realizing he wanted to pivot to more consumer goods he went to Portfolio Center to master his craft. Since then, Erik has worked on all sorts of different brands. He loves experiential, focusing on how to speak to different audiences, and wants to find a role where he can continue to learn and ment ..read more