Today on Standing Out, Standing Strong, I'm joined by Stephanie Thiel from Mirimar, a company I had the absolute pleasure of working with recently, and one that genuinely stood out for its culture, collaboration, and humanity. Steph plays a key role at Mirimar, and what really struck me is how intentional they are about the way they work, not just the work they make. This conversation is less about job titles, and more about what it takes to create an environment where people can actually do their best work.

So please join me for a cup of tea as I chat with Steph!

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Welcome to Season 2! This week on Standing Out Standing Strong, I'm joined by someone who is not only an extraordinary filmmaker, but a genuinely wonderful human: Georgi Banks-Davies!

Georgie knew she wanted to make films from the moment she walked out of a cinema at 4 years old, and she's followed that instinct ever since, from her BAFTA winning TV debut I Hate Suzie, to Paper Girls, to Kaos, and most recently directing the full second season of The Night Manager now streaming on Amazon Prime.

Her career spans bold storytelling at scale. Alongside that long-form work, Georgi has directing commercials all over the world, projects that sharpened her visual language, sense of play, and love of collaboration.

So grab a cup of tea, and join me as I chat with the wonderful Georgi Banks-Davies!

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My guest today is someone who's been designing her own path since she was a teenager, and is now helping a whole new generation do the same. Calypso Rose is a British entrepreneur and founder of OffScript, a summit and platform helping young people and their parents navigate a future of non-linear careers, entrepreneurship, and AI.

Calypso describes herself as an accidental entrepreneur. At 22 she created Clippykit, those transparent, customizable photo handbags that grew from a small first order into a full blown brand, with celebrity fans and major retail partnerships. She then cofounded the Indytute, an experience company built around experiences (not things), running everything from ukulele classes to pop-up workshops in places like Selfridges, literally filling department stores with live experiences. Now with OffScript, she's taking everything she's learned—the wins, the loses, the pivots—and turning it into practical guidance: how to think like an entrepreneur, how to build resilience, and how to find your place in a world where AI and creativity collide.

So grab a cup of tea, and join me for a conversation with the wonderful Calypso Rose!

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For today's episode, I'm talking to Donna Lamar, an award-winning creative and production leader with more than twenty years of experience shaping culture for some of the worlds biggest brands. She's now a Senior Creative Leader at Spotify, working where music, entertainment and marketing meet. Before that, she helped lead the Twitter re-brand as Global Executive Creative Director, headed production at Wieden + Kennedy/Amsterdam, and was a Creative Director on Gatorade at TBWA/Chiet Day, helping reinvent the brand for a new generation. Donna's a writer, producer, and trans-media story teller who's worked with Nike, Adidas, and Apple, always looking for new ways to connect stories, platforms and people. She also brings that same energy to causes like Heal the Bay, and to championing diversity in surf and board sports.

So grab a cup of tea, and join me for my conversation with the multi-talented Donna Lamar!

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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.

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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!

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