Ep. 01: Scaling with Soul – A Real Talk with Kristi Broom
In this kickoff episode of Is Anything Real in Paid Advertising?, I sit down with Kristi Broom, Co-Founder of Rising Tide Cooperative to talk candidly about building inclusive cultures, evolving leadership identities, and embracing AI without losing your edge.
We dive into:
- Scaling while staying grounded in your values
- Using transparency and empathy as strategic tools
- Why “being in the weeds” on purpose is part of Kristi’s leadership playbook
- The magic of brave spaces over just “safe” ones
📬 Kristi’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kristibroom
🌱 Rising Tide Cooperative: risingtidecooperative.com
📅 June Intensive (June 24–25): risingtidecooperative.com/#workshops
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Adam W. Barney
Adam W. Barney is an energy coach, strategist, and author helping leaders and founders stay energized, build impact, and scale with optimism. He hosts “Is Anything Real in Paid Advertising?” to unpack what’s working (and what’s just noise) in the agency world.
