Episode 9 | What No One Tells You About Being a Woman in Marketing Today
A shortie episode about pressure, people-pleasing, burnout, creativity — and that quiet voice that says “there’s more.”
Behind every polished campaign and calendar invite, there’s a deeper reality many women in marketing are quietly living.
You’re leading teams. Running point on projects. Juggling client needs, company politics, and the never-ending stream of Slack messages.
You’re making it all look effortless — but it doesn’t feel that way.
In this 10-minute mini episode, I’m sharing a very real, very personal take on what it’s like to be a woman in marketing today.
I recorded this from our North Carolina cabin with kids playing in the background, dinner sizzling on the stove (thanks to my husband!), and a heart full of truth I wanted to share with you.
Because maybe you don’t need a long plan today.
Maybe you just need to hear someone say, “It’s okay to want more.”
A Little Challenge (and a little coffee…)
There’s a moment in the episode where my background noise tool didn’t do its job — and you can hear my kids in the background.
Want to make it fun?
The first person who DMs me on Instagram @anastasiia_mann with the correct timestamp gets a $25 Starbucks gift card.
Because let’s be real—there’s never enough coffee in the marketing world.
5 Key Takeaways from This Episode
You’re not just tired—you’re carrying an invisible load.
From creative execution to emotional labor, women in marketing often hold more than they’re recognized for.
People-pleasing might be holding you back.
Many of us were raised to be “good girls” and “team players”—but it’s okay to outgrow that.
Burnout isn’t always loud.
Sometimes it shows up as boredom. Or restlessness. Or wondering if this is all there is.
Creativity needs breathing room.
If you’ve lost your spark, it doesn’t mean you’re not creative—it means you’ve been too busy surviving to access it.
That quiet voice inside you? It’s wisdom, not weakness.
If something feels off, it’s not your imagination—it’s your intuition asking for a new direction.
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Hi, I’m Anastasiia!
Ukrainian-born, Miami-based, and someone who spent over a decade building a successful marketing career before finally building something that felt like mine.
I didn’t leave corporate on a whim. I left because I wanted creative freedom, flexible time, and a business that aligned with my life — not the other way around.
It started as a freelance gig. Then a full roster. Then a boutique real estate marketing agency. Now, it’s also this — an education platform and podcast that helps women like you transition from “stuck” to “started.”
I’m here to teach you how to build a business that fits your goals, your energy, and your version of success.