From Editor To Owner. How Heather Keets Wright Went From Building Equity For Others To Building Equity and Ownership For Herself

Heather Keets Wright is an editorial veteran who has created enormous success in her career, starting at Time Inc.’s Entertainment Weekly magazine before serving in various editorial roles at Seventeen, TeenPeople.com, MarthaStewart.com, among others. After years of working for top publishing and holding companies, Heather decided to start her own company. In this episode, we talk about: The challenges of being a black woman in mediaHow she evolved her journalism skills to become a leader in content marketingHow she developed a mindset of determination and positivityThe priceless education she received from black editorsHow supplier diversity in Advertising and Marketing shaped the way she approaches partnershipsHow speaking up about DEI&B inconsistencies created systemic changeThe moment she decided to cease building equity in something that isn't hers. Lessons learned from being a certified Black-and-Woman owned businessShow Guest: Heather Keets Wright, Co-Founder and CEO, Wright Creative AgencyFollow Heather Keets Wright on LinkedInConnect with Wright Creative Agency on LinkedInFollow Wright Creative Agency on InstagramCheck out more on the website Wright Creative Upcoming Documentaries from Wright CreativeThe Bison ProjectCan’t Retire from ThisShow notes: Grab a Strengths & Strategy Session HERE. Check out my Recent Article on FastCompany.com: 4 Ways to Fight Ageism in Your Job SearchFollow @jillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration. Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on my private and group coaching programs. Support the showJill Griffin, is a leadership and career strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh podcast. She works with high achievers to strengthen their leadership, navigate career transitions, build effective teams, and create what’s next.With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy. Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together:The Next Era Leader An 12-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intentionExecutive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s nextConnect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & WorkshopsInstagram: @JillGriffinOffical