Whitney Parker Mitchell and Saying Yes

In this episode of Hello Moxie, Nicole welcomes Whitney Parker Mitchell, founder and CEO of Beacon Digital Marketing! Get ready for an engaging conversation about the essence of Moxie and the power of gratitude in both personal and professional life.

Whitney shares her passion for marketing and entrepreneurship, highlighting the inspiring women who have shaped her journey. Together, they tackle the challenges marketers face today, emphasizing the need for strategic thinking in our rapidly changing world—especially with AI on the rise!

Whitney offers invaluable advice on seeking mentorship and balancing quick actions with long-term planning. They discuss the essential role of vision in marketing, the power of asking questions, and how to balance empathy with practicality in business.

Tune in to discover how to navigate tough decisions, embrace uncertainty, and cultivate self-belief. Don’t let fear hold you back—believe in your abilities and join us for this empowering episode!

Takeaways

• The importance of good lighting in virtual meetings and interviews
• The value of in-person events for networking and community connections
• The power of showing gratitude and appreciation to clients and team members
• The joy of helping people through marketing and entrepreneurship
• The need for strategic thinking in marketing and the impact of AI and the pace of change
• The importance of finding mentorship and resources to develop strategic skills
• The challenge of balancing speed with long-term planning in marketing CEOs should own and articulate their vision, with the help of marketers who ask questions to refine and communicate it.
• Being a good listener and asking ‘dumb’ questions can lead to valuable insights and help in understanding the needs of customers.
• Running a business requires balancing empathy with practicality and making tough decisions for the overall health of the company.
• Don’t let fear hold you back from pursuing your goals and believing in yourself and your abilities.

Sound Bites

• “Travel ring lights… it just makes me feel a little better”
• “In-person events… create real community connections”
• “Telling people how much I appreciate them… people need to be reminded”
• “The CEO should be the owner of that vision.”
• “A lot of it’s about being able to ask a whole lot of questions.”
• “Deep down, I just think everybody deserves a job they love.”