Why Creative Agency Culture Needs a Redesign | Roanne Adams | Founder RoAndCo & State of Feeling

Creative director and entrepreneur Roanne Adams joins Kara to talk about reclaiming your power, leading with purpose, and building a business that’s both beautiful and values-driven. As founder of RoAndCo and State of Feeling, Roanne shares how burnout, motherhood, and her daughter’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis transformed her approach to leadership and life. They explore what it means to create regenerative businesses, why sustainability starts with self-awareness, and how women founders can do meaningful work without losing themselves in the process. This episode is for anyone balancing growth with integrity and redefining what enough looks like. (00:00:04) - Introduction to Roanne Adams and Her Journey (00:00:51) - Life Transition: Moving from NYC to LA (00:03:08) - Integrating Vacation Habits into Daily Life (00:06:31) - The Impact of Personal Challenges on Purpose (00:08:31) - Shifting Business Focus Towards Responsibility (00:14:56) - Finding Balance Between Work and Family (00:27:41) - Defining What It Means to Have It All (00:42:15) - The Essence of Being a Powerful Lady (00:58:30) - Closing Thoughts and Future Projects The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices