Kicking Ass with Heart: The Bold Brand Journey of Kicking Horse Coffee

Join Mandy Balak, President of The Gathering, and Owen Reader, Head of Marketing, for a bold and energizing conversation with Lori Hatcher Hillier, Chief Marketing Officer of Kicking Horse Coffee. For nearly three decades, this Canadian-born coffee brand has carved out cult-like loyalty—without ever relying on a traditional marketing campaign. In this episode, Lori unpacks what it means to stay true to your roots, lead with purpose, and wake up and kick ass—every single day.This episode explores:- How Kicking Horse Coffee built a globally recognized brand without advertising- Why bold leadership and unwavering values are key to brand longevity- What “being remarkable” really means—and how the brand lives it daily- How to maintain soul and scale at the same time- What it means to win the future with heart🎟️ Join us at The Gathering 2025 | October 22–24 👉 Get Tickets Here: https://www.thegatheringfestival.com/tickets💌Subscribe to the inner circle newsletter for insights: https://go.thegatheringfestival.com/newsletter📲 Follow us for updates: https://www.instagram.com/cultgathering/https://www.linkedin.com/company/cult-gathering/All the links mentioned in the show:Guest’s Website: www.kickinghorsecoffee.comGuest’s Social Media: Instagram – @kickinghorsecoffeeExplore the Kicking Horse Coffee story: Read More: https://www.kickinghorsecoffee.com/pages/our-story🎧 Subscribe to The Gathering Podcast for more real conversations with the brand leaders redefining what’s possible.