Women in Brand

Women in Brand

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The Founders of the Women in Brand community, Tamira Hamden and Victoria Montgomery, sit down with inspiring women from across brand marketing, design, strategy, and business. Get the tea on their experiences, the advice they have for women navigating a career in brand, and the brands they're loving, and maybe even loathing...

MAY 4

The secret to scale-up success: talking Tracksuit and brand partnerships with Grace Kortegast

Based in New Zealand, Grace was the second ever Marketing hire at Tracksuit - and proves why your early hires are the most intrinsic to scaling up effectively. Grace joins Victoria and Tami on the podcast to talk about her career journey in brand marketing, and how a mix of entrepreneurialism and analytical thinking enables her to understand consumer behaviour and drive impactful partnership strategies at Tracksuit. One of those is Women in Brand, and Grace, Tami, and Victoria reflect on the synergy between WIB's mission and Tracksuit's commitment to equipping brand marketers with the data they need to secure investment and be taken seriously. A huge thanks to Tracksuit for making this episode, and so much of our community activity, possible. Find out more at https://www.gotracksuit.com/ and mention 'Women in Brand' when you get in touch. And finally, join us at the Women in Brand Summit - a full day of learning and networking hosted in partnership with Tracksuit! It's happening May 27 in Birmingham, UK - and as a special thank you for tuning in, use WIBPODCAST30 for a huge 30% off your ticket price: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/womeninbrand/2061724

55 min
APR 13

What happens to brands when everyone can build? With GOOD THINKING's Chris Danton

Chris Danton, Co-Founder of IN GOOD CO and author of GOOD THINKING, joins co-hosts Victoria and Tami to explore a shift that’s underway for strategists and brand builders: a world where anyone can create - from products and content to entire brand worlds - powered by AI. Chris speaks about the move from control to collaboration, and why brands can't work in siloes if they want to survive. She reflects on her journey from architecture to growing a strategic agency for challenger brands, and shares what she's learnt from her career so far. Follow Chris on Substack: https://ingoodco.substack.com/ Thanks to Tracksuit for making this episode possible. They're the always-on brand tracking platform - find out more at https://www.gotracksuit.com/ and mention 'Women in Brand' when you get in touch. And finally, join us at the Women in Brand Summit! Happening May 27 in Birmingham, UK - save your seat: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/womeninbrand/2061724

47 min
MAR 30

The brand strategy behind Love Island with Lauren Watson

How do you build the brand blueprint for a global entertainment giant like Love Island? Lauren Watson, the Vice President of Brand and Marketing at ITV Studios, joins our hosts Tami and Victoria to share how she's grown some of the UK's best-loved shows into culturally relevant, global brand successes. Lauren looks back on her hands-on experience merging T-Mobile and Orange into EE, working on collabs like Katy Perry x Coca-Cola at Universal Music Group & Brands, and directing brand building at ITV Studios for 65 labels across 13 countries. Learn how to: Determine a brand's point of differenceUnderstand your audience and leverage channels to create that 'water cooler' momentFoster creativity and look beyond your category in your brand team Thanks to Tracksuit for making this episode possible. They're the always-on brand tracking platform - find out more at https://www.gotracksuit.com/ and mention 'Women in Brand' when you get in touch. Get your ticket to join our community at the in-person Women in Brand Summit happening May 27 in Birmingham, UK: https://buytickets.at/womeninbrand/2061724

46 min
11/12/2025

How to build customer-centric brands with Suze Dowling

What's the fundamental difference between brand and branding? How do you grow a direct-to-consumer brand? And what can business leaders do to always stay close to their customer? Suze Dowling is a seasoned brand builder, investor, founder, and DTC operator, with over a decade of experience in creating, growing, investing in, and acquiring brands. Moving across the world to New York via Sydney, Suze's brand career has been characterised by intentional risk-taking and bringing authenticity to her work. Now as Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Pattern Brands, a modern award-winning consumer goods portfolio that's raised over $50 million, she's focused on prioritising her customer and supporting other entrepreneurs and brand professionals to flourish. In this conversation, Suze mentions Gin Lane creative agency, Flamingo Estate, and Ana Gonzalez Herrera - Founder of Glow by Hormone University. You can follow Suze on Substack and Instagram as @thedtcoperator. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Robert Half - and if you're looking for your next opportunity, or building a team and want to find out more after hearing about their brilliant work here, you can visit their website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.roberthalf.com/gb/en\⁠⁠⁠ Or, contact Madeleine Barnes directly: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleinebarnesmarketingrecruitment/⁠⁠ You can be part of the global Women in Brand community - follow us to get involved: • Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/womeninbrand/⁠⁠ • LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-brand/⁠⁠⁠ • Substack - ⁠⁠ https://womeninbrand.substack.com⁠⁠/

54 min
10/29/2025

From Lagos to London: Founding a multi-disciplinary design studio with Asmah Mansur-Williams

How do you build authentic worlds for brands using design? What does it take to lead your own studio? And why are cross-cultural influences so important in brand design? In this enlightening conversation, Asmah Mansur-Williams shares her inspirational story into brand design - from following her personal creative passions at a young age to co-founding her own international design practice, The Black Pepper Studio. She reflects on her journey into the world of brand, and is generous with her advice for aspiring designers and entrepreneurs. From Lagos to London to Toronto, Asmah shares the multitude of influences that continue to shape her design philosophy and values, helping to build beautiful worlds for lifestyle brands by drawing on cross-cultural references. She highlights Shini Park, Lotta Nieminen, and her studio Co-Founder Nkenna Amadi as personal influences. The brands Asmah spotlights are Clue Perfumery, Merrachi, 39BC, and the magazines Kinfolk and Serial. You can explore Asmah's incredible work at https://www.theblackpepperstudio.com/, and find her on LinkedIn and Instagram as @asmahmwilliams. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Robert Half - and if you're looking for your next opportunity, or building a team and want to find out more after hearing about their brilliant work here, you can visit their website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.roberthalf.com/gb/en\⁠⁠⁠. Or, contact Madeleine Barnes directly: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleinebarnesmarketingrecruitment/⁠⁠ You can be part of the global Women in Brand community - follow us to get involved: • Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/womeninbrand/⁠⁠ • LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-brand/⁠⁠⁠ • Substack - ⁠⁠ https://womeninbrand.substack.com⁠⁠/

57 min
10/15/2025

The changing face of beauty branding with Hania Flannery

How do you shape a career in beauty and fragrance branding? What skills does it take to be a successful leader? And just how much has the beauty industry changed over the past two decades? Hania Flannery joins us in this conversation to answer all things beauty branding. Hania has forged an A-list career in beauty, fragrance, and cosmetics, working for the likes of Sephora, Coty Prestige, and GHD. She now leads brand campaigns at Medik8 and independently consults as a fractional CMO, and in this episode she shares a wealth of advice with Tami and Victoria on how she's worked up to where she is - with celebrity encounters and valuable life lessons along the way. In this conversation, Hania mentions Coty Inc. colleague Liz Garrett, and GHD colleague Sebastian Lazell - and not forgetting her sister, Nadine! She also shouts out Elizabeth Day - How to Fail, and Georgie Coleridge Cole - Sheer Luxe. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Robert Half - and if you're looking for your next opportunity, or building a team and want to find out more after hearing about their brilliant work here, you can visit their website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.roberthalf.com/gb/en\⁠⁠⁠. Or, contact Madeleine Barnes directly: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleinebarnesmarketingrecruitment/⁠⁠ You can be part of the global Women in Brand community - follow us to get involved: Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/womeninbrand/⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-brand/⁠⁠⁠Substack - ⁠⁠⁠https://womeninbrand.substack.com⁠⁠

50 min
10/01/2025

The difference between UK and US branding with Ellen Kellogg & Mia Clarke

What does brand culture look like on either side of the Atlantic? Why can squiggly brand careers help you to be a better strategist? And how do you navigate ethical dilemmas in branding? After entering brand from corporate America, journalism, and even a British rock band, Ellen Kellogg and Mia Clarke first met at agency Blue Dog, and have grown brands together ever since. From Founding maternal wear brand Nyssa to co-consulting on brand strategy, and running their cutting-edge Substack commentary On Brand, Ellen & Mia have collaborated on both sides of the Atlantic to build a unique brand portfolio. As the experts in looking laterally and spotting brand trends before they hit the mainstream, they share which brands are killing it, and give their advice on balancing your personal values with a brand's ones. Dive in to Ellen and Mia's brilliant Substack publication On Brand: https://weareonbrand.substack.com/ They also shout out adaptive fashion brand Unhidden https://unhiddenclothing.com/; Malbon Golf https://malbon.com/; and After School by Casey Lewis https://afterschool.substack.com/, as well as co-founders Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Robert Half - and if you're looking for your next opportunity, or building a team and want to find out more after hearing about their brilliant work here, you can visit their website: ⁠⁠https://www.roberthalf.com/gb/en\⁠⁠. Or, contact Madeleine Barnes directly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleinebarnesmarketingrecruitment/⁠ If you're not already, you can be part of the global Women in Brand community - follow us to get involved: Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/womeninbrand/⁠⁠LinkedIn - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-brand/⁠⁠Substack - ⁠⁠https://womeninbrand.substack.com⁠⁠

53 min
09/17/2025

Hiring trends in brand and marketing with Madeleine Barnes

What skills best suit working in brand recruitment? How can women build their personal brand to speak to their values? And what does a flexible career actually look like? Madeleine Barnes is Practice Group Head, Digital, Marketing & Creative at Robert Half. Whether you're a candidate looking to make a career move in brand, an employer aiming to build out an impactful team, or interested in a role in recruitment yourself - Maddy shares her insights as an experienced brand and marketing recruitment consultant. With a specialism placing fractional and contract talent, Maddy shares her expertise on building a flexible brand career that works for you, and sheds light on the matchmaking role a consultancy plays in effective recruitment. With Tami and Victoria, she also discusses employer branding, and what she's learned from building up her own personal brand. Maddy also shouts out Tee Twyford, her leadership development coach and Founder of Hustle + Hush. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Robert Half - and if you're looking for your next opportunity, or building a team and want to find out more after hearing about their brilliant work here, you can visit their website: ⁠⁠https://www.roberthalf.com/gb/en\⁠⁠. Or, contact Maddy directly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleinebarnesmarketingrecruitment/⁠ Join the Women in Brand community - follow us to get involved: Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/womeninbrand/⁠⁠LinkedIn - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-brand/⁠⁠Substack - ⁠⁠https://womeninbrand.substack.com⁠⁠

47 min

The Founders of the Women in Brand community, Tamira Hamden and Victoria Montgomery, sit down with inspiring women from across brand marketing, design, strategy, and business. Get the tea on their experiences, the advice they have for women navigating a career in brand, and the brands they're loving, and maybe even loathing...

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