Category: This Is EM

Third Thursday Talks | Molly St. Louis, “3 Types of Content: Earned, Owned, and Branded”

Third Thursday Talks | Molly St. Louis, “3 Types of Content: Earned, Owned, and Branded”

In last month’s edition of EM’s Third Thursday Talks series, Ken spoke with Molly St. Louis, previously a consultant with EM and now head of marketing for Dealtale. She has previously worked in PR and has been a writer for Inc., AdWeek, The Huffington Post, and Business New Daily.   Here are some key takeaways from … Continue reading Third Thursday Talks | Molly St. Louis, “3 Types of Content: Earned, Owned, and Branded”

Flexing for Consulting Success: Meet Aliyah Schneckenberger

Flexing for Consulting Success: Meet Aliyah Schneckenberger

September Consultant of the Month With many years of experience in advertising and product, brand, and partner marketing, Aliyah Schneckenberger can jump into a marketing consulting project with confidence, even as client needs shift. When the work slows down, she enjoys mountain biking, paddle boarding, hiking, and just being outdoors. What type of work do … Continue reading Flexing for Consulting Success: Meet Aliyah Schneckenberger

Living an Eventful Life: Meet Monica Ortiz

Living an Eventful Life: Meet Monica Ortiz

August Consultant of the Month With 30 years of experience, Monica Ortiz knows how to thoughtfully incorporate events into a company’s marketing strategy. From trade shows and corporate events to weddings and kickboxing tournaments, she’s done it all. In her spare time, you may find her writing short stories or trying new cuisines in her … Continue reading Living an Eventful Life: Meet Monica Ortiz

Focused and Fearless: Meet Liz Tobiason

Focused and Fearless: Meet Liz Tobiason

July Consultant of the Month With over 20 years of consulting experience in product management and marketing in the financial industry, Liz Tobiason enjoys a flexible lifestyle that allows her to pursue hobbies of gardening and spending time outdoors. What are you currently working on? I’m working at Visa in their global product marketing group … Continue reading Focused and Fearless: Meet Liz Tobiason

Third Thursday Talks | Kristen Matthews on Influencer Marketing

Third Thursday Talks | Kristen Matthews on Influencer Marketing

EM is premiering a new series known as Third Thursday Talks. We will be speaking with a wide array of EM community members on topics such as how they found consulting, and deep dives into their areas of expertise. To start the series, here is a discussion on influencer marketing. Ken spoke with Kristen Matthews, … Continue reading Third Thursday Talks | Kristen Matthews on Influencer Marketing

Poised and Ready for New Horizons: Meet Corinne Littleton

Poised and Ready for New Horizons: Meet Corinne Littleton

June Consultant of the Month After a long run in a demanding advertising career, Corinne Littleton decided that a change was needed and welcomed the opportunity to consult in an entirely different role at Adobe. She relishes in the ability to solve work challenges while flexing her schedule to spend time with family. What are … Continue reading Poised and Ready for New Horizons: Meet Corinne Littleton

Third Thursday Talks | Adam Duran, “Humble, Hungry, and Smart”

Third Thursday Talks | Adam Duran, “Humble, Hungry, and Smart”

EM is premiering a new series known as Third Thursday Talks. We will be speaking with a wide array of EM community members on topics such as how they found consulting, and deep dives into their areas of expertise. To start the series, here is a discussion on how one finds success freelancing. It’s often … Continue reading Third Thursday Talks | Adam Duran, “Humble, Hungry, and Smart”

How to Understand, Prevent, and Recover From Burnout, a Webinar with Keshawn Hughes

How to Understand, Prevent, and Recover From Burnout, a Webinar with Keshawn Hughes

Burnout is a hot topic in the business world today, and is especially relevant to self-employed workers like contractors. Freelancers and consultants may have already felt isolated professionally before the pandemic, but COVID has added personal isolation to that picture. Additionally, freelancers live with the reality of always having to plan their future work, and … Continue reading How to Understand, Prevent, and Recover From Burnout, a Webinar with Keshawn Hughes

Mover and Shaker: Meet Amelia Clay

Mover and Shaker: Meet Amelia Clay

May Consultant of the Month Growing up as a military brat, Amelia Clay frequently moved around the U.S., then explored other countries while working on her master’s degree and launching her own startups. Now based in Austin, Texas, Amelia is living her dream life with the freedom and flexibility that consulting provides. What are you … Continue reading Mover and Shaker: Meet Amelia Clay

Link to Success: Meet Alex Cwalinski

Link to Success: Meet Alex Cwalinski

March Consultant of the Month With career beginnings in the Marine Corps, Alex Cwalinski now serves in the marketing industry as an SEO and link building expert. Working from Boise, Idaho has given him a fulfilling balance of interesting work at Intuit and enjoyment of home improvement and beautiful surroundings. What are you currently working … Continue reading Link to Success: Meet Alex Cwalinski