Are you a marketing executive who enjoys your 9-to-5 but feels a pull for more creative freedom and flexibility? Maybe you’re a graphic designer, ready to stop building someone else’s brand and start your own. Or perhaps you’re a PR professional who loves the industry but is tired of the agency hustle, knowing deep down there’s something more waiting for you.
How do you start your own marketing business? Can you really turn your creative expertise into a successful agency? Where do you begin when it comes to pricing your services, finding clients, or taking that leap from corporate to entrepreneur?
Welcome to Marketing Your Way Podcast with Anastasiia Mann, where we tackle not just the logistics of starting and scaling a marketing business, but also the mindset shifts that make it possible. This journey begins in your mind, and I’m here to help you build the confidence, clarity, and courage to take that next step.
Hosted by yours truly Anastasiia Mann, a marketing strategist and an agency owner who’s living her version of the American Dream, this show answers the questions you’ve been Googling, with actionable advice and real stories from those who have successfully made the transition — and as a bonus, all of this is delivered with a Ukrainian accent.
If you’re ready to challenge your limits, unlock more freedom, and build the business of your dreams, you’re in the right place.
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Are you a marketing executive who enjoys your 9-to-5 but feels a pull for more creative freedom and flexibility? Maybe you’re a graphic designer, ready to stop building someone else’s brand and start your own. Or perhaps you’re a PR professional who loves the industry but is tired of the agency hustle, knowing deep down there’s something more waiting for you.
How do you start your own marketing business? Can you really turn your creative expertise into a successful agency? Where do you begin when it comes to pricing your services, finding clients, or taking that leap from corporate to entrepreneur?
Welcome to Marketing Your Way Podcast with Anastasiia Mann, where we tackle not just the logistics of starting and scaling a marketing business, but also the mindset shifts that make it possible. This journey begins in your mind, and I’m here to help you build the confidence, clarity, and courage to take that next step.
Hosted by yours truly Anastasiia Mann, a marketing strategist and an agency owner who’s living her version of the American Dream, this show answers the questions you’ve been Googling, with actionable advice and real stories from those who have successfully made the transition — and as a bonus, all of this is delivered with a Ukrainian accent.
If you’re ready to challenge your limits, unlock more freedom, and build the business of your dreams, you’re in the right place.
Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode, and visit www.MarketingYourWayPodcast.com for show notes, resources, and a community that’s here to support you.
From Oprah Winfrey Network to The League: Dana Bontemps on Redefining Success, Social Impact, and Storytelling That Matters
Marketing Your Way Podcast
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1 month ago
From Oprah Winfrey Network to The League: Dana Bontemps on Redefining Success, Social Impact, and Storytelling That Matters
What does it really mean to build a career that blends purpose, performance, and personal truth?
In this episode of the Marketing Your Way Podcast, I sit down with Dana Bontemps, award-winning marketing leader and Chief Marketing Officer at The League. Dana has spent more than 20 years creating campaigns rooted in culture and impact, with leadership roles at VaynerMedia, Starcom/MediaVest, and as Head of Integrated Marketing at OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network. Her work has earned Anthem, Effie, and even Daytime Emmy Awards — proof that storytelling can be both human and results-driven.
Dana opens up about:
1️⃣ Why your lived experience is your greatest edge in an automated world
2️⃣ What it’s really like to step into the Oprah Winfrey Network and work alongside Oprah’s team
3️⃣ How she redefined success after leaving NYC and moving into the nonprofit space
4️⃣ The role of curiosity and kindness in leadership — and how they fuel creativity
5️⃣ What it takes to drive social change in today’s overstimulated content environment
Whether you’re in corporate marketing, dreaming about your next chapter, or already building something of your own, Dana’s perspective is a powerful reminder that success doesn’t have to be linear — and that the very things that make you different are what make you valuable.
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Whether you’re leading a corporate team, running an agency, or freelancing on your own, you’ll find support, inspiration, and real-world examples you can put into action right away.
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Marketing Your Way Podcast
Are you a marketing executive who enjoys your 9-to-5 but feels a pull for more creative freedom and flexibility? Maybe you’re a graphic designer, ready to stop building someone else’s brand and start your own. Or perhaps you’re a PR professional who loves the industry but is tired of the agency hustle, knowing deep down there’s something more waiting for you.
How do you start your own marketing business? Can you really turn your creative expertise into a successful agency? Where do you begin when it comes to pricing your services, finding clients, or taking that leap from corporate to entrepreneur?
Welcome to Marketing Your Way Podcast with Anastasiia Mann, where we tackle not just the logistics of starting and scaling a marketing business, but also the mindset shifts that make it possible. This journey begins in your mind, and I’m here to help you build the confidence, clarity, and courage to take that next step.
Hosted by yours truly Anastasiia Mann, a marketing strategist and an agency owner who’s living her version of the American Dream, this show answers the questions you’ve been Googling, with actionable advice and real stories from those who have successfully made the transition — and as a bonus, all of this is delivered with a Ukrainian accent.
If you’re ready to challenge your limits, unlock more freedom, and build the business of your dreams, you’re in the right place.
Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode, and visit www.MarketingYourWayPodcast.com for show notes, resources, and a community that’s here to support you.
