This is Genuine Humans, exploring the stories behind the great marketing leaders of our time and how their journeys have influenced the brands they’ve brought to life. Hosted by Tamara Littleton, CEO and Founder and Wendy Christie Chief People Officer of The Social Element.
This week, Tamara and Wendy are joined by Kirsten McPherson, Marketing Director at Mondelez International. Kirsten takes us through her career, highlighting her roles at Procter & Gamble and Mondelez, as well as her membership of the Marketing Academy. Kirsten reflects on the impact of influential individuals and programs, such as the Fulcrum Challenge, on her development and touches on the need for human-centric leadership in the industry to combat burnout and improve engagement. She also shares the Marketing Academy leadership rebellion manifesto.
18 Sept 2025
Gaelle Comte: Breaking career barriers
Join Tamara and Wendy as they sit down to chat with Gaelle Comte, Senior Vice President of LIONS Learning at Cannes Lions. Gaelle shares her journey from growing up in the French Alps to playing a leading role in digital innovation in the advertising industry. Gaelle takes us through her career that’s spanned household names like Debenhams, News UK, Virgin and Carphone Warehouse. We hear about how important social mobility and empowering women is to Gaelle as she explores ways to help others gain access to the industry.
4 Sept 2025
Nicola Young: Know your truth
This week, Tamara and Wendy are joined by Nicola Young, CMO of soon-to-launch skincare brand, Genaura. Nicola started her marketing career at Scottish Television before switching to radio, where she worked for stations like Jazz FM, Magic, and Global Radio. She later joined Estée Lauder Companies, overseeing the marketing of 29 brands. Nicola also touches on the importance of resilience, networking, mentorship and her competitive spirit.
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