#224 Christy Hiler: Championing Diversity and Creativity at Cornett

Breaking and Entering Advertising Podcast

In this episode of the Breaking and Entering Advertising Podcast, host Geno Schellenberger interviews Christy Hiler, the owner and CEO of Cornett. With over 20 years of experience, Christy shares her journey from starting at Cornett to transforming it into a national powerhouse. She discusses leading with empathy, the importance of bold ideas and innovation, and building a supportive community, especially for women in advertising. Christy also highlights her involvement in BLAC, a program dedicated to increasing Black creative talent in the industry, and Own It, a mission-driven initiative to help more women step confidently into agency ownership. 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Meet Christy Hiler: CEO of Cornette 01:20 Lessons from Christy Hiler 02:39 Christy's Journey in Advertising 03:34 The Rise of Cornette 12:08 Christy's Husband's Creative Ventures 23:25 Cornette's Clientele and Success 26:10 Christy's Involvement in BLAC and Own It 34:48 Final Thoughts and How to Connect