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Own ItBuying Out of the Ad Industry Boys Club Author: Christy Hiler
Were buying out of the ad industry boys club. Hosted by Cornett owner Christy Hiler, Own It lifts up the stories of women and nonbinary ad agency owners: their challenges, their successes, and their goals for the industry. Were aiming to start a movementbecause you dont have the power until you own it. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How Alexis Toney and Grace Kwak from Background Noise, Own It
Tuesday, 24 February, 2026
This week on Own It we’re talking to Alexis Toney and Grace Kwak from Background Noise. It is a strategic consultancy that promotes diversity through inclusive strategies that help meet brands where they are and help them grow to where they need to go. And diversity lives through every bit of their firm. Alexis is a New York City club deejay when she is not working on client projects. Grace balanced that busy life by moving to California not long ago for a more relaxed lifestyle. We talked about their journeys, how they met and connected, who inspired them to lead and own their own firm and a lot more. And their perspectives on closing the gender gap in agency ownership were insightful and interesting. And the two partners almost immediately made the conversation fun! You’re going to love this episode. You can find links to the LinkedIn profiles for Alexis Toney and Grace Kwak, and the agency website for Background Noise in our show notes at untilyouownit.com. If you’re enjoying Own It, please find it on your favorite podcast app and drop us a rating and review. Those help more people discover the show and join our community. Also, if you’re a female or non-binary agency owner, or you want to own an agency someday, join our growing community at that same address … untilyouownit.com.
