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“I left the corporate world because I wanted to only work with companies and entrepreneurs who were committed to making a positive global impact.” ~ Kelly Gibbons, Founder of Main & Rose
Summary: Kelly Gibbons is the Founder and Managing Partner of Main & Rose. Equal parts savvy strategist and conscious communicator, Kelly has crafted world-class campaigns for brands like City of Hope, Rebecca Minkoff, and Vanity Fair. She designs strategic personal branding initiatives for individuals globally and writes about branding and marketing for Fortune and Inc. Kelly has spoken and moderated conversations on the power of your personal brand and sits on the Advisory Board for The UN Human Rights Initiative, is a member of Forbes Young Entrepreneurs Council , a Nexus Global Delegate, and a mentor for TED ED. Kelly loves a challenge, and when not in the office she can be found exploring new destinations all over the world.
Nationality: American
Industry: Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Q: What is some advice you offer to help people build their own brands in a compelling way? on inc.com
A: It is important to create goals to establish where you want your brand to be in six months, a year, five years, and so on. By creating something concrete to work toward, the success of your brand will gradually progress. Even if the progress is small, doing something daily to continuously reach these goals will encourage you to stay proactive and motivated.