In this kickoff episode of Is Anything Real in Paid Advertising?, I sit down with Kristi Broom, Co-Founder of Rising Tide Cooperative to talk candidly about building inclusive cultures, evolving leadership identities, and embracing AI without losing your edge.

We dive into:

• Scaling while staying grounded in your values
• Using transparency and empathy as strategic tools
• Why “being in the weeds” on purpose is part of Kristi’s leadership playbook
• The magic of brave spaces over just “safe” ones

📬 Kristi’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kristibroom

🌱 Rising Tide Cooperative: risingtidecooperative.com

📅 June Intensive (June 24–25): risingtidecooperative.com/#workshops

💸 Use code June2025RTC for $500 off — valid through June 30, 2025.

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