“Acknowledge the fear, but push through.
Pushing through doesn’t mean success.
Pushing through means making the attempt.
And convincing yourself that you’re worthy
That you’re capable
That even if you fall, you’re better off for trying, instead of standing still.
Because “Conquering” happens one thought at a time, one action at a time.
The truth is, if you don’t believe you can do it, it really doesn’t matter who else does. So start with you and the rest will fall into place.”

“The best way to conquer fear is to embrace it! Fear is good for us – it protects us from danger by heightening awareness and increasing our physical and mental performance. Take advantage of this! Allow yourself to feel the fear and teach yourself how to make those feelings productive. And don’t forget to pay it forward – sharing your fear not only helps you but also shows others that even the most badass women share in the struggle.”

“A framing I often use is “Be Curious, Be Accountable, Be Grateful.” When you are curious you will always ask “Why?” When you are accountable you will learn from your mistakes. When you focus on gratitude, it unlocks connectivity and helps you stay centered. All can be hard at any moment in time.”

“I've always been inspired by collaboration. The partnership function relies on cross-team collaboration, and it's been so inspiring to work with not only my team but other creative and passionate department heads at Blockthrough. I feel that their work elevates my own, and I'm so grateful.”

“My biggest inspiration would definitely have to be my team. I’ve been so lucky to have a seat at the table next to some very cool and incredibly smart people, and it’s been so impactful to be able to work closely with them and learn so much this early on in my career. It’s so important to be able to come to work every day to a support system where you can fail together, grow from mistakes, and win as a team when you finally get it right. The sky is truly the limit when you’re surrounded by people that make you better. That’s what motivates me to bring my best self to work each day, and I’m looking forward to progressing in my career so I can hopefully be that resource for others.”

“Similar to my college love of Art History, I love Adtech because it synthesizes and reflects so many other aspects of our world in general. Adtech is about leveraging tech to help brands interact with consumers, otherwise known as people. Dynamics that evolve in society, be it economic, political, social or technological, eventually find their reflection in Adtech. So the way I keep on the pulse of Adtech is simply to live! I consume, watch, interpret and await the signs of innovation in Adtech that will inevitably arrive to reflect macro developments taking place in life. And then seek to tell great stories about these changes.”

“Thank you to everyone who believed in the importance of this work and in me. Thank you for enabling and fully supporting me to make real change!

We are known as an industry that is innovative and we operate as a big part of the human experience. We can apply our talents and skills in analysis, understanding of behavior, and ability to reach people in a way that is convincing, to also make sure our industry, and all it touches, is done with care. We rely on data to direct billions of dollars, and we can use that same data focus to better understand where we need to direct our energies so everyone feels a sense of belonging and inclusion every single day.”

“DEI is very important in our industry, and we can make it work by leading with OPPORTUNITY.

  Several years ago, a colleague and I were invited to collaborate with Group M in creating an event attracting multicultural professionals who were looking for an OPPORTUNITY to work for the world's leading media investment company.

Hiring managers from different divisions were to be in attendance, and the North American CEO at the time was to deliver remarks. The day of the event I arrived to see over 600 attendees (although security told me it was close to 700); the entrance line wrapped around the block on 7th avenue filled with Multicultural media, creative, and business science hopefuls looking for an OPPORTUNITY to have their time with a hiring manager. I was in awe of the turnout and saw DEI as an action that moment forward.

  Whether I am in front of a marketing executive making the business case for targeting multicultural audiences through the powerful Zeta Global platform OR hiring the first Asian employee on a digital sales team, OR helping a large agency attract and retain diverse candidates – I stay focused on the OPPORTUNITY that my contribution will deliver to our industry. DEI works when you focus on the OPPORTUNITY you are creating for others.”

“I am honored to be standing in front of this group of women tonight. Coming from humble beginnings myself, I'm a big believer in paying it forward and investing in equitable opportunities for others.

However, this journey has not been a solo one. My success is the collective success of so many others that worked together to get here today. Many thanks to those that took a chance on me early on and stood by me throughout the years. I especially want to shout out those that have been next to me and helped to advocate for what we believe is right for the people at LiveIntent. There is so much more to do as the world continues to evolve and give us unprecedented challenges. I'm incredibly blessed. Thank you.”

“A huge thank you for this honor — to AdMonsters and AdExchanger for the platform, to my team and company, who make all of this possible, And to my mom who’s here with me on her birthday and has never missed being there for me.

I was planning something hopefully amusing for tonight. But I’m from Tulsa, Oklahoma, born in the hospital complex where there was a mass shooting last week.

My boss and fellow honoree Amber Bracegirdle is a San Antonio native, which is the closest big city to Uvalde.

So with that ever-present in my mind my title is: “Leveraging the power of content to advocate for common sense gun legislation””

“Entrepreneurship has made me internalize this truth — Women lift women. Our customer base is nearly 80% female, all small business owners in their own right and what we do every day allows them to buy their dream homes, send their kids to ballet and art classes, and allows those same kids to finish college debt-free. Nothing is more important to me, and to us, than lifting these women up and helping their dreams come true.”

“Thank you again for the recognition and the opportunity -- it means so much, and I so value the AdMonsters organization. We must remember that, as women in tech, we are still women in the real world and we can't truly progress without reproductive justice and access to childcare.”