Tell Me Everything with Katy Hornaday

In the season finale of Tell Me Everything, BarkleyOKRP CEO Katy Hornaday sits down with Shelley Zalis, founder and CEO of The Female Quotient, and Christy Hiler, owner and CEO of Cornett and co-founder of Own It, for a powerful conversation on dismantling the "lonely leader" myth. Together, they explore what it takes to challenge outdated industry playbooks, rewrite success metrics, and turn the friction of systemic gaps into actionable change. Shelley and Christy dive deep into the definition of conscious leadership, the necessity of emotional intelligence in the boardroom, and how radical vulnerability builds truly resilient communities. 
 
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In this episode of Tell Me Everything, BarkleyOKRP CEO Katy Hornaday sits down with Nicole Purcell, CEO of The Clio Awards, to discuss what it takes to transform a traditional award show into a year-round global platform connecting creators, brands, and culture. They cover the intersection of disruption and relevance, the power of calculated risk-taking, and why Nicole launched the first-ever award platform dedicated entirely to creators. Nicole also gets candid about moving past performative support to build genuine networks for women, the crucial need to normalize conversations around women’s health and aging in leadership, and navigating the delicate balance of leading with empathy while maintaining boundaries.

In this episode of Tell Me Everything, BarkleyOKRP CEO Katy Hornaday talks with Asmirh Davis, founding partner and president of Majority, about what it takes to build a culturally relevant agency from the ground level. Celebrating Majority's five-year anniversary, they discuss the power of stabilizing years, using the unique creative energy of Atlanta as a foundational blueprint, and navigating the complexities of leading an intentionally diverse team. Asmirh also shares her mantra on staying true to yourself to find success, reflects on the systemic shifts reshaping advertising, and opens up about the challenge of learning to depend on others.

In this episode of Tell Me Everything, BarkleyOKRP CEO Katy Hornaday talks with Fallon CEO Nikki Baker about making the leap from CCO to CEO and what it means to lead with curiosity, humanity, and conviction. They discuss why creative people may be better prepared for the top job than they think, how to build culture without ego, the value of emotional intelligence in business, and why no one should carry leadership alone. Nikki also shares Fallon’s enduring philosophy, “outsmart, not outspend,” and reflects on ambition, community, and the power of being seen.

In this episode of Tell Me Everything, Katy Hornaday talks with Highdive CEO and co-owner Megan Lally about what it takes to build an agency that puts creativity first. They discuss independence, leadership under pressure, knowing when to walk away, and why the best CEOs have to stop trying to be liked. Megan also opens up about motherhood, support systems, and the challenge of making an impact as your company grows.

In the debut episode of Tell Me Everything, BarkleyOKRP CEO Katy Hornaday sits down with legendary advertising leader Kristen Cavallo. They discuss leadership, fear as fuel, supporting working mothers, protecting creative integrity, and redefining success. Offering candid lessons on courage, culture, and what it really means to lead.

When Katy Hornaday became CEO in 2025, the advertising industry was shifting fast—new technology, new pressures, and no clear playbook. In Tell Me Everything, Katy sits down with leaders for candid conversations about navigating uncertainty, tough decisions, and change in real time—replacing the loneliness of leadership with honesty, perspective, and community.Subscribe now and be the first to hear the premiere on March 17th.