In this episode of Permission to Seek, host Lauren Douglass sits down with Adrianne del Sol, VP, Digital Commerce + Omnichannel Marketing at Kimberly-Clark, and Kerel Cooper, CMO of GumGum, for a refreshingly human conversation about marketing, meaning, and how we show up in work and life.

We unpack what separates great marketing from forgettable, why the human element often gets lost in campaigns, and what it means to lead with empathy in today's changing landscape. Adrianne and Kerel also share their favorite projects and lessons that have stuck with them along the way, long after the work was done.

If you've ever questioned the idea of the linear career path or wondered how to lead with empathy in a metrics-driven world, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Permission to Seek, host Lauren Douglass sits down with Sarah Leinberger, Vice President, Head of Marketing at Yoobi, for a conversation about bold pivots, people-first leadership, and the quiet power of being inherently good.

Sarah opens up about her recent leap from a large corporate environment to a smaller, mission-driven company and how she’s always followed energy over titles when making career moves. She shares how fear signals growth, why curiosity rooted in empathy is her leadership superpower, and the value of choosing environments where you’re celebrated, not just tolerated.

Refreshingly honest and grounded, if you've ever wondered what it really means to prioritize who you are over what you do, this one’s for you. Let's get into it.

On this episode, host Lauren Douglass sits down with Samantha Avivi, Chief Marketing Officer of Bayer, to talk about leadership, purpose, and knowing when to pivot. Samantha, a seasoned marketing leader with an iconic advertising legacy in her DNA, shares how curiosity, values, and courage have shaped her journey and helped navigate a purpose-driven career in brand leadership. She reflects on the power of prioritization, the myth of “doing it all,” and how she learned to stop and truly savor milestones. If you’re navigating big decisions, trying to lead with more intention, or simply want to hear from someone who’s walked the walk, this one’s for you. Let's get into it.