What does it take to push back, stand firm, and fight for your ideas—especially when no one else sees the vision? In this segment, Courtney Richardson shares how she stays true to her creative instincts, champions groundbreaking work, and uses her lived experience as a competitive edge. From pitching culture-shifting campaigns to making space for diverse voices in the room, she breaks down what it really means to lead with conviction in the creative industry. GUEST RESOURCES  Courtney Richardson  IG | @doitforthebrand MoNA site | themona.com  Portfolio |.doitforthebrand.com  Get In Touch with Brandi Rand! IG | https://www.instagram.com/brandi_rand/  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandirand/  HER Agency, The Collective Are you a Black woman thriving in advertising or ready to start? Join HER Agency, The Collective—a community designed for you to build, connect, and own your agency with women who share your journey. Let’s have real conversations, elevate our brands, and make space where we belong. Join The Collective Today! Follow Us on IG:  instagram.com/heragencypod/  Her Agency is produced by EPYC Media Network