Welcome to Matters of Creative, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of creativity and innovation, brought to you by M Agency. We are thrilled to have you join us on this journey.
In each episode, we'll explore the latest trends, tips, and stories from industry leaders, creative minds, and thought-provoking innovators. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your creative journey, Matters of Creative is here to inspire, educate, and ignite your imagination.
So, grab your favorite cup of coffee, settle in, and get ready to unlock your creative potential with us. Let's get started on today's episode!
On this episode of Matters of Creative, hosts Bobbie Bailey and Jenny Ridenour of M Agency sit down with Matt Hirsch, the agency's Account Director, to announce him becoming a partner alongside Bobbie, and what this means for the future of M. The conversation moves through nearly a decade of shared history, tracing the weight, excitement, and personal growth that came with stepping into a partnership role.
Matt reflects on how his lens has shifted since becoming partner, shares his take on where AI fits into an agency built on research, testing, and teaching, and opens up about the "airing of grievances" conversation that helped pave the way to this moment. This episode is for team leaders and anyone navigating a big career transition. Listeners will walk away with a candid look at what partnership really feels like from the inside.
See more at: https://whatisyourm.com/matt-hirsch-partner-podcast/
19 Aug 2026
Molly Moon on Values-Driven Growth, Intentional Branding, and Advocating for Working Parents
Host Bobbie Bailey sits down with Molly Moon Neitzel, founder and CEO of Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream. The conversation moves from Molly's politically divided childhood in Boise, Idaho, through her years registering young voters with Music for America, to the founding of a values-driven ice cream company now in its eighteenth year. Along the way, Molly and Bobbie explore what it looks like to run a business that treats profitability and progressive values as partners rather than competitors.
Molly shares the market research that shaped her first shop's hours and location, the return-on-investment thinking behind her industry-leading childcare benefit, and the instincts she still trusts over data. She also opens up about her fear of the 2020 shutdown, the sourcing decisions that keep her ingredients local and sustainable, and the mentors and grandparents who shaped her leadership style. This episode is for creatives, entrepreneurs, and mission-driven leaders who want to see what it looks like to build a growing business without losing sight of the people it's built to serve.
Get more info at whatisyourm.com/
23 Oct 2025
Resilient Creative Teams: Lessons in Trust, Feedback, and Vulnerability
IN THIS EPISODE…
In this episode of Matters of Creative, Jenny chats with professional coach Jen Verharen of Cadence Coaching to discuss the unique vulnerability, challenges, and connectedness that creative teams can experience. Jen shares her expertise on navigating the sometimes emotional nature of creative work, offering tips for building trust, processing feedback, and aligning teams.
Learn about how a culture of curiosity and prioritizing learning over knowledge can foster resilience and creative energy in the workplace. This episode offers actionable insights to help teams connect, grow, and create better for everyone, from creatives and leaders to team culture enthusiasts.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Whether it’s in your work, your health, your relationships, your sport, your business or a special project that you desire to evolve, it’s part of the human condition to struggle. And wrestle with Resistance. And feel thwarted by Circumstance. It is in this struggle that Jen Verharen thrives. And partners with you to create Clarity, cultivate Courage and help you get out in front of whatever’s in your way. Jen’s superpower is the ability to uniquely blend the energetic and the strategic to help you get results.
Jen has a BA in Organizational Psychology and Mental Health. She’s done Master's work in clinical psychology. She’s a certified Health and Wellness Coach, certified Transformational Life Coach and a trained mediator. She has more than twenty-five years of experience as a coach, trainer and facilitator. This cred pales in comparison with hundreds and hundreds of hours coaching. Of being present for the struggle. Witnessing breakdowns. Facilitating breakthroughs. And celebrating wins. To her work, Jen brings a powerful belief in the strength of the human spirit. She brings inherited and learned knowledge about the path forward. And she brings the ability to hold a larger vision for you than you may be able to hold for yourself at a given moment.
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