I'm excited to welcome a very special guest this week: the fabulous Lalita Koehler. Lali's career is anything but traditional. She started out in tech at Yahoo, and found her way into advertising almost by accident. But from that unexpected beginning, she went on to lead production at agencies like Martin Agency, Omelette, Saatchi & Saatchi, the Publicis Group, and most recently she served as Global President at Craft Worldwide. She's a passionate mentor and a leader who proves that resilience, reinvention and curiosity can take you anywhere.

Since recording this conversation, Lali has moved on from her role at Craft, but rather than remove parts of our discussion that reflect her leadership in tech and production over the last few years, I wanted to keep them in, because they capture an important part of her story. Lali blends tech, creative vision, and human connection in a way that truly stands out, and I can't wait to see what she does next.

So grab a cup of tea, and join me for a wonderful conversation with Lali Koehler!.

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Today on Standing Out, Standing Strong, I'm joined by Kati Haberstock, Director of Production Operations at Erich and Kallman. Kati brings a rare mix of technical savvy, empathy, and curiosity to everything she does. We talk about leadership, motherhood, and what it means to stay human and adaptable in an era of constant change.

So grab a cup of tea, and join me for a conversation with Kati Haberstock!

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I'm excited to welcome a very special guest this week - the one and only Lora Schulson. Lora is redefining what it means to make creative work in a world driven by innovation. As Global Chief Production Officer at 72 and Sunny NY, she helps some of the worlds biggest brands bring culture shaping ideas to life. With more than two decades of experience, she fuses artistry with strategy, and technology with taste, reminding us that in an age of automation, the real creative edge is still human.

So grab a cup of tea, and join me for an inspiring conversation with Lora Schulson.

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Today's guest is one of the mostly quietly brilliant editors working today. Charlie Harvey is humble, focused, and deeply respected in the industry. She works with care, patience, and genuine collaboration. Charlie's edited everything from Superbowl spots to emotional, award winning campaigns. Our conversation is thoughtful, honest, and full of insight about storytelling, leadership, motherhood, and resilience in an industry that often asks for everything all at once.

So grab a cup of tea, and join me for an inspiring conversation with Charlie Harvey!

See her work here.

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Today's guest is the one and only Kirsten Rutherford, a globally experienced creative leader and part of the leadership team at TBWA. With nearly three decades in the industry across three continents, Kirsten's work has been awarded by all the major festivals, and even sits in the MOMA's permanent collection. Beyond the accolades, Kirsten is known for her mentorship, her trademark kindness, and a balance of passions that range from teaching gym classes to baking, always inspiring others to bring their best selves, both inside and outside of work. Passionate about purpose driven creativity, Kirsten champions diversity in advertising, nurtures talent to do the best work of their lives, and brings her signature of kindness, creativity and cultural impact to every project.

So grab a cup of tea, and join me for an inspiring conversation with Kirsten Rutherford!

Website: Kirstenrutherford.com

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This week I'm excited to introduce a strong voice from the brand side - Claire Randall. She is one of those rare people who built something extraordinary and stayed grounded throughout. Claire began her career as a TV producer at Satchi & Satchi London, and nearly 3 decades ago took a huge leap and founded Claire Randall Consulting. What started as a bespoke service for one global advertiser has grown into a world leading production consultancy, operating across Europe, North America, Latin America, The Middle East and Asia, with over 70 clients and a team of experts around the globe. Claire is known not just for her strategic mind, but for her integrity, generosity, and fiercely collaborative spirit. She's a regular voice in key industry conversations, and her company (now in its 29th year) is proudly women-owned with a majority female leadership team. She's hands-on, insightful, and refreshingly human in an industry that's constantly evolving, and I'm so happy to have her on the podcast.

So grab a cup of tea, and join me for an inspiring conversation with Claire Randall!

Website: https://www.claire-randall.co.uk/

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Today's guest is fearless, resilient, and one of the hardest working people in the business - the one and only Sophie Gold. She has a brilliant eye for talent, an intuitive gift for client service, and a tenacity that's helped her carve out something truly special in a fiercely competitive industry. With a mix of bold taste and business savvy, she's built Eleanor Films into one of the top production companies out there, earning serious recognition along the way, including being named an Ad Age A-List Standout Production Company in 2025. Sophie's journey hasn't been without its challenges, but she's navigated it all with drive, creativity, and a very clear sense of purpose.

So grab a cup of tea, and join me for an inspiring conversation with the brilliant Sophie Gold!

Website: Eleanor

Instagram: @eleanorunlimited

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For this week's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with my dear friend Clare Donald. She's sharp, empathic, and one of the most grounded people I've had the pleasure of working with. After a hugely successful career across production and operations, most recently as head of production at Publicis, she took a sabbatical in 2024 to pursue a long held passion for humanitarian work. She completed an MFC in International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response at Manchester University, adding yet another string to her already impressive bow.

Now she's back, bringing fresh insight, big picture thinking, and a whole lot of heart to whatever comes next.

So grab a cup of tea, and join me for an inspiring conversation with my friend, Clare Donald!

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