On November 13, hundreds braved the rain and joined AdFed and Ad 2 Minnesota at Quincy Hall for another phenomenal Women’s Leadership Panel. This year’s theme was More Space, Less Sorry, and it set the stage for a powerful and inspiring conversation led by 101.3 KDWB radio host, Falen Bonsett.
Our panelists delivered. Jasmine Russell (Lead/Co-Founder of Monicat Data), Julie Batliner (President of Carmichael Lynch), Angey Iazzetta (Director of Brand Integration, Partner at Rise and Shine and Partners) and Annabelle Sherry (Director of Marketing, Brand Equity at Nature’s Way) captivated the room with stories about their own experiences dealing with imposter syndrome and building confidence in the workplace. Throughout the hall, attendees hung on every word, jotting down panelist advice to take with them.
Check out photos from this dazzling night HERE, then read on to learn more about our incredible moderator and panelists.
Falen Bonsett, Host of Falen and Colt on 101.3 KDWB
Falen is a Marconi winning radio host on 101.3 KDWB. You can hear her weekdays 2p-6p on 101.3 KDWB with Colt. She’s also the newest member of the Jason Show on Fox.
Jasmine Russell, Lead/Co-Founder of Monicat Data
Co-founder and Lead of Monicat Data “The Business Behind Creativity”. She holds 13 years of strategic and creative expertise within: R&D, marketing implementation, digital analytics and technology design.
Jasmine has contributed to her community as a speaker curator for TEDxMinneapolis, a previous board member of GiveMN, has taught as an adjunct professor at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is an active Board Member of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation, currently serving as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors.
Julie Batliner, President of Carmichael Lynch
As president of Carmichael Lynch, Julie oversees the leadership and direction of the agency. She is the lead catalyst for integration of all agency offerings, bringing clients a holistic, cross-discipline approach to their marketing challenges. She has been individually recognized with two Stevie Awards in the categories of Female Executive of the Year and Woman of the Year, been named a two-time PRWeek Power List Most Influential Communicator, been named a Working Mother of the Year by She Runs It (formerly AWNY) and has won multiple national awards for her client work including PRWeek Campaign of the Year twice as well as Anvils, Effies, Webbys, and Shortys. Conversation starter: Julie loves to talk surfing on Minnesota lakes.
Angey Iazzetta, Director of Brand Integration, Partner at Rise and Shine and Partners
A beacon of brand navigation, bright enough to show clients how their entire teams can feel at home with even the biggest of brand evolutions.
With more than 20 years of advertising, marketing, consulting and political experience, Angey brings a unique blend of insights, strategy and action-oriented solutions to the table. She cultivates strong and productive client relationships with her positive energy, collaborative spirit and oversight of cross-functional agency teams. The results are powerful ideas, smart campaigns and innovative go-to-market strategies. With a background in both B2C and B2B marketing, she has a wide range of category experience, including: healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, food, pro sports, government and nonprofits.
Annabelle Sherry, Director of Marketing, Brand Equity at Nature’s Way
Annabelle Sherry is the Director of Marketing at the vitamin and supplement brand Nature’s Way. She leads the brand equity team, driving campaign strategy, creative content, and engagement planning. Previously, she worked at several agencies in New York and Minneapolis, including BBDO NY, McCann, PMH, and Periscope. During that time, she collaborated with a variety of brands, both big and small, including Pepsi, General Mills, Behr, and Hefty. Her passion lies in solving problems with creative ideas that have the power to connect. She is a native of Pittsburgh and currently lives with her family in South Minneapolis.