This year’s International Women’s Day theme is a global call for action to unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind.

To celebrate, we asked some of the talented and inspiring women working across our global offices about how their careers empower them.

Covering a range of departments, from Creative to Paid Media and more, these are some of the women who make Hybrid tick, and we couldn’t be prouder to have them as friends and colleagues.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your field?

While pursuing my Master’s degree, a professor introduced me to the true essence of advertising and marketing which inspired me to choose marketing as my major. Later, an internship at an ad agency gave me hands-on experience—navigating client needs, developing strategies, and crafting campaigns. Despite the challenges, I found excitement in the hustle and dynamic nature of digital marketing. That’s when I knew this was my path. Since then, I’ve been continuously learning, growing, and embracing every new opportunity—excited for all that’s still ahead!

What are some of the biggest learning curves you’ve faced in your career to date and how have you overcome them?

Starting my first role as a digital marketer during an incredibly busy period was a steep learning curve. With limited time for training and it being my first experience collaborating with an international team, communication and understanding processes were hurdles that were important to overcome. I had to quickly adapt to managing multiple open-ended tasks while navigating unfamiliar structures and expectations.   

To overcome this, I took the initiative—through research, pursuing digital marketing certifications and asking questions to build my knowledge. This experience taught me invaluable lessons in time management, effective communication, and patience—skills that continue to shape my career.

If you could give your younger self one piece of career advice, what would it be?

It’s okay to feel indecisive—career paths aren’t always clear from the start. Take the leap, try something, and trust that you’ll find your way. Don’t doubt your abilities. Every step, even the uncertain ones, is part of the journey. Start somewhere, and the rest will follow.

What’s a personal achievement in your career that you’re most proud of?

Learning my worth and growing into the confidence to own it—it’s my greatest achievement and the foundation of everything I do.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your field?

Art has always been a passion of mine – and with marketing, art is about so much more than how something looks, it’s about how it makes someone feel. But what made me truly realize I wanted to be a Creative Director was a moment I had a few years into my career. I realized all of my mentors, professors, and directors up until that point were men. The Creative industry isn’t something that is traditionally thought of as a male-dominated field, but I knew I wanted to break my own glass ceiling and bring the other talented women in my field with me.

What are some of the biggest learning curves you’ve faced in your career to date and how have you overcome them?

In my current position, we are essentially building a branch of a business within a business. Nobody is able to train you on business building, because it’s the first time anyone’s done it in this situation. I had to do a lot of learning, fast. Especially in the areas of media and finance. You’ve got to be comfortable with being uncomfortable – ask questions, admit not knowing everything, and be open to advice from everyone. You learn the most when you’re least expecting it.

If you could give your younger self one piece of career advice, what would it be?

I would give anything to talk to her! She was so anxious about the future. My best advice would be to just listen more, watch the world around you, and immerse yourself as much as possible. Learning through experience will take you far, fast. I would also tell her to trust her intuition – your gut never fails you. If you are working hard in a direction that makes you proud of yourself and fulfilled, something worthwhile is bound to come from it all.

What’s a personal achievement in your career that you’re most proud of?

For me, the small wins carry the most weight. Currently, the aspect of my career I carry closest to my heart is the culture we’ve created within the US Creative team. As I mentioned before, there’s no playbook for this sort of thing. Your environment, clients, projects, and people make business-building a unique experience each and every time. We’ve built a team that does a LOT of hard work and even more learning, but our culture is one of support, trust, and genuine care for each other. I think the energy truly is infectious and is what propels our growth and the awesome work we’re delivering.