In the advertising business, you never stop growing - even if you’re a seasoned strategist or aspiring to be one. Grow Op gives strategic thinkers and creative tinkerers opportunities to grow. Each week, Michelle Lee will talk to planners, creatives, researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry legends on everything from working with creatives, to overcoming imposter syndrome, to staying curious, to winning pitches, to being a better client whisperer, to becoming a CSO, to storytelling, to cult brands, to purpose brands and much much more.
In the advertising business, you never stop growing - even if you’re a seasoned strategist or aspiring to be one. Grow Op gives strategic thinkers and creative tinkerers opportunities to grow. Each week, Michelle Lee will talk to planners, creatives, researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry legends on everything from working with creatives, to overcoming imposter syndrome, to staying curious, to winning pitches, to being a better client whisperer, to becoming a CSO, to storytelling, to cult brands, to purpose brands and much much more.

On the second episode of our Outsiders Get In series, hear how Rica Cabanog has thrived by routinely pushing herself outside her comfort zone. Prior to joining Per Se Brand Experience as a Creative Intern, she spent 15 years client side marketing at Nestle.
And since moving to Canada from the Philippines, she has thrown herself into Canadian way of life by polishing up her camping skills and making friends from all over the world.
Rica's adaptability, adventurous spirit, and resilient attitude are what makes her thrive as an outsider in the advertising industry.