Pass The Mic Podcast

Embracing the unknown can change your career. Delphine Hernoux, Chief Client Transformation Officer at Omnicom Media, shares her experience.

This episode features Delphine Hernoux, Chief Client Transformation Officer at Omnicom Media.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

The best career moves often happen before you feel ready. Megan Pagliuca, Chief Product Officer at Omnicom Media Group North America, explains why.

This episode features: Megan Pagliuca, Chief Product Officer at Omnicom Media Group North America.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

What if work energized every part of your life? Yes, it really is possible. Shelley Smit, CEO at Omnicom Media Canada talks about building a career you really love.

This episode features: Shelley Smit, CEO at Omnicom Media Canada.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Growth starts with saying yes before you have all the answers. Sofia Colantropo, Chief Growth & Marketing Officer at Omnicom Media, shares why taking the leap pays off.

This episode features: Sofia Colantropo, Chief Growth & Marketing Officer at Omnicom Media.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Community lifts us all. Melissa Wisehart, Chief Client Solutions Officer, North America at Omnicom Media, shares why collaboration creates lasting change.

This episode features: Melissa Wisehart, Chief Client Solutions Officer, North America at Omnicom Media.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Mentorship matters. Dawn Reese, President, Omnicom Media Content Collective, and Jessica Klein, Head of Content & Entertainment, discuss honest feedback and paying it forward.

This episode features: Dawn Reese, President of Omnicom Media’s Content Collective, and Jessica Klein, Head of Content & Entertainment at Omnicom Media’s Content Collective.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Growth sometimes arrives disguised as a challenge. Jill Schnitt, President of Outdoor Media Group, shares why it's worth saying yes anyway.

This episode features: Jill Schnitt, President of Outdoor Media Group.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Confidence isn't always the loudest voice. Renee Marquardt, EVP of Business Operations at Omnicom Media, shares why preparation is the real superpower.

This episode features: Renee Marquardt, EVP of Business Operations at Omnicom Media.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Make an impact. Jill Kregel, Head of Partnerships & Investment at Omnicom Media Health and Katie O’Reilly, Senior Manager, Programmatic Media at Pfizer, discuss mentorship.

This episode features: Jill Kregel, Head of Partnerships & Investment at Omnicom Media Health, and Katie O’Reilly, Senior Manager, Programmatic Media at Pfizer.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Great leaders don’t shine alone. Ellen Griffin, Global Brand President at OMD, shares how empathy, authenticity, and honest feedback help your career grow.

This episode features: Ellen Griffin, Global Brand President at OMD

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Leadership isn’t about the spotlight. It’s about the small, consistent moments that make people feel valued, heard, and respected.

This episode features: Marissa Dacay, Mari Docter, Brandis DeZon, Lara Barmish, and Charity Webb.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Networking, the art of meeting others, and building lasting connections in a professional setting is a vital tool to have in your career toolbelt. We explore the importance of networking, how to create meaningful relationships, and how you can make it all happen. 

This episode features: Catherine Berger, Meg Beaudet, Cristina Lawrence, Beth Ann Kaminkow, Lara Barmish, Brandis DeZon, and Charity Webb.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Confidence, instinct, and connection. These three assets are what female leaders rely on to give them power. This episode is all about reflections of confidence and how their experiences have shaped their careers. 

This episode features: Meg Beaudet, Cristina Lawrence,  Beth Ann Kaminkow, Lara Barmish, and Marissa Dacay.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

A good leader is one who not only recognizes the strength within themselves, but the strengths of their teams, as well. We explore what it means to build connections and trust with your team, creating a work environment where everyone can thrive.

This episode features: Charity Webb, Beth Ann Kaminkow, Mari Docter, Catherine Berger, and Cristina Lawrence.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Finding your passion isn’t always an “aha” moment—it’s a journey. Let’s explore passion and how to make your work feel meaningful over time.

This episode features: Micheline Grace Lewis, Chief People Officer at DDB Americas.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Once a career badge of honor, company loyalty looks different today. Let’s explore when to stay, when to grow, and how to build lasting connections without losing momentum.

This episode features: Katy Hornaday, CEO at BarkleyOKRP.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Building a career as a woman isn’t easy—but every challenge, setback, and win shapes the journey. Learn how women lead with courage, rewrite norms, and rise together. 

This episode features: Christine Gambino, Chief Operations Officer at Flywheel Digital.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Work hard, live well. Let’s unpack ambition, burnout, balance, and the wake-up calls that redefine how we live and succeed.

This episode features: Marisa Shockley, Global Client Lead at Omnicom.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Getting feedback is how you grow. Learn to take constructive criticism without losing confidence, turn setbacks into growth, and build resilience—because growth isn’t always pretty, but it’s powerful.

This episode features: Chrissie Hanson, CEO of OMD US.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Work-life balance sounds great—until your inbox never sleeps. Learn how to set boundaries that stick and protect your time without losing career momentum.

This episode features: Dani Benowitz, Global Chief Negotiations Officer at Omnicom Media.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

As life and roles shift, work-life balance can feel like a moving target. Learn how to navigate ambition and life’s shifting tides—on your own terms.

This episode features: Katie Klein, Chief Investment Officer at Omnicom Media Group.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Advocating for yourself can be tough—especially without the title or authority. Learn how to use your voice and communicate with confidence.

This episode features: Nancy Hall, Chief Client Officer at WPP Media US.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Mistakes don’t define you, they refine you. No path is perfect. Let’s talk about missteps, resilience, and how it all can make you stronger and wiser.

This episode features: Noelle Perez, Head of US Media & Performance Marketing at Samsung Electronics America.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Speaking up for yourself isn’t easy, but self-advocacy is a skill that changes everything. Let’s talk about finding your voice early in your career.

This episode features: Haley Paas, SVP, Media, at Verizon.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Change is inevitable. From new jobs to new cities, growth can challenge and reward us. Let’s unpack the lessons, beauty, and triumphs of taking a chance on yourself.

This episode features Colleen Canty, Executive Director of Client Business Leadership at OMD USA.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Ambition, identity, family, self-care—can we really “have it all” without burning out? Let’s explore what balance truly means and how redefining success starts on your own terms.

This episode features: Maria Tullin, SVP, Managing Director, Performance Audio, at Horizon Media.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

From first steps to dream jobs, change shapes us. Learn how to navigate growth, take risks, and embrace the lessons that come from leaving your comfort zone.

This episode features: Jessica Henrichs, Chief Executive Officer from Colle McVoy.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Pass the Mic's newest season is here and it's all about mentorship. Tune in now to hear from powerful women who've learned all the do's and don'ts and want to share their advice with you.

The newest season of Pass the Mic is here and it's all about mentorship. Hosted by Morgan James and with younger, professional women in mind. From the good times and through the bad, unlock the secrets behind a strong career.

Fearless leadership isn't luck, it's a mindset. And learning how to get there with confidence, courage and no apologies starts here.

This episode features: Sue Beigie, Shirli Zelcer, Nicole Estebanell, and Melissa Gordon-Ring.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Curiosity opens doors to growth, innovation, and stronger teams. This episode explores how asking the right questions can transform challenges into opportunities and make leadership more impactful.

This episode features: Kim Davis, Danisha Lomax, Sue Beigie, and Shirli Zelcer.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

True leadership is about lifting others up and moving forward together. When we unite and work as one, anything is possible.

This episode features: Melissa Gordon-Ring, Kim Grant, Olga Suvorova, and Chauncey Wesley. 

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Complexity is part of the job. Keeping things simple, clear, and direct turns chaos into progress.

This episode features: Aruna Natarajan, Carrie Drinkwater, Olga Suvorova, and Andrea Lennon.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

What if leadership started with empathy first? If the way we empower teams, build trust, and drive results is based on the humanity of each pf us? Let's dive in to why empathy works.

This episode features: Nicole Estebanell, Rosabel Murai, Carrie Drinkwater, and Sue Beigie.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Too many rules, not enough freedom. Women today are redefining societal norms and rewriting what it means to be a woman in and out of the workplace.

This episode features Ashley Flowers.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Filters, photoshop, perfectly curated social feeds—people are hooked on living the picture-perfect life. What's better? Being authentically you.

This episode features Brie Garcia.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

With new roles comes new responsibilities, challenges, and learning curves. According to these powerful women, the growth and learning never stops.

This episode features: Alex McClure, Liz Rutgersson, Mindy Barry, Ro Patrick, and Varsha Kaura.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Teamwork builds confidence and a sense of community. That rings true for working women everywhere. No matter what title you hold, collaboration is key.

This episode features: Emily Graham, Michele Barlow, Michele Rousseau, Ro Patrick, and Stacy DeRiso.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

Say it loud and proud: Your voice matters. Powerful women in the industry know speaking up for yourself is just as important as advocating for others.

This episode features: Alex McClure, Michele Barlow, Michele Rousseau, Mindy Barry, and Varsha Kaura.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

In a predominantly male industry, how do women forge a path in the auto world? Today we’re hearing from the badass female leaders in auto who figured it out—and getting their advice for the next generation.

This episode features: Tracy Cassady, Shenan Reed, Breanne  Carpenter, Jen Brace, and Chrissy Taylor.

The titles and associated companies for each individual featured in this episode were accurate at the time of interview and recording.

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