Episode #5
She Became The Leader She Needed - Brooke Faw
What happens when the leader you're searching for… doesn't exist? In this episode of Your E.P.I.C. Pursuit , Mike Mooney sits down with Brooke Faw , SVP, Strategic Partnerships at Publicis Groupe, a 20+ year veteran of the sports and entertainment industry and a leading executive voice in women's sports. Brooke opens up about: p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> How she threw imposter syndrome out and claimed her seat in a male-dominated industry. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Why "just doing your job" is not enough—and what she expects from people who want raises, promotions, and real responsibility. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> The emotional moment her 5-year-old son said, "But mama, that's you," and how it made her realize she had quietly become the role model she'd been looking for. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> The realities of leading in sports: nonstop schedules, high-stakes activations, and the need to address issues now—not "after things calm down." You'll also hear Brooke's story of building a career while being a mom, navigating marriage in a relentless industry, and intentionally paving a path for the women coming behind her so they never have to feel alone at the top. If you care about real leadership, women's sports, and high-performance culture , this conversation will challenge and inspire you. Subscribe for more E.P.I.C. conversations on Excellence, Presence, Intentionality, and Curiosity.
