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?
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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.
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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.
The Lie of the Career Ladder: Kathleen Ross on Finding Freedom, Leadership, and AI
Marketing Your Way Podcast
59 minutes 37 seconds
3 months ago
The Lie of the Career Ladder: Kathleen Ross on Finding Freedom, Leadership, and AI
What if the career ladder you’ve been climbing… isn’t actually taking you where you want to go?
This week on Marketing Your Way, I’m joined by Kathleen Ross — award-winning CMO, creative leader, and fractional brand strategist — for a real and refreshing conversation about what it really takes to build a career that aligns with your life.
From publishing to product launches, from corporate burnout to reinvention, Kathleen has seen it all. She’s worked with some of the world’s most iconic brands — BMW, Vera Wang, MONAT — and now helps marketing teams navigate creative leadership and AI innovation on their own terms.
We talk about:
1️⃣ Why the traditional “career ladder” is a myth (and what your career probably looks like instead)
2️⃣ Kathleen’s transition from publishing to global marketing leadership
3️⃣ The hard lessons burnout taught her — and how she rebuilt her career with intention
4️⃣ The realities of entrepreneurship vs. corporate (spoiler: neither is the “easy” path)
5️⃣ How AI is changing the game for marketers — and why women must be part of the conversation
Plus: Tap dancing, side hustles, leadership lessons, and how to stay creatively inspired when life gets loud.
Connect with Kathleen:
· Instagram: @kathleenrosscreative
· LinkedIn: Kathleen Ross
· Website: www.kathleenrosscreative.com
Resources & Mentions:
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Inside the group, we:
✔️ Share campaign wins and lessons learned
✔️ Trade resources, tools, and automation tips
✔️ Host casual Zoom chats and brainstorm sessions
✔️ Support each other’s growth — whatever that looks like
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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.
