

Inside the Community-Building Power of Women in Marketing Operations
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In this episode of Ops Cast by MarketingOps.com, powered by The MO Pros, host Michael Hartmann is joined by co-hosts Mike Rizzo and Naomi Liu to explore the role of community within the Marketing Operations profession.
What does community look like for Marketing Ops professionals? Why is it more than just networking? And how do different experiences transform what people need from a professional community?
To answer these questions, four inspiring guests share their perspectives on how participation turns into meaningful connection, and why building community matters now more than ever.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- What does community mean in the context of Marketing Ops
- How local engagement supports growth and confidence
- The impact of community during moments of professional change
- How leaders foster connection, learning, and trust
Featured guests:
- Leslie Greenwood, community strategist and founder of Chief Evangelist Consulting. She helped launch the MarketingOps.com chapter leader program and focuses on turning participation into belonging.
- Alysha Khan, Director of Client Services at Intrisphere, founder of Alpaca Consulting, and Chicago chapter lead. She brings experience building momentum through local engagement.
- Penny Hill, a seasoned marketing executive who joined the community during a career transition. She brings insight into how the community supports reinvention.
- Ellie Cary, Senior Demand Gen Manager at StarTree and Dallas chapter leader. She offers insight from both learning and leadership roles within the community.
Listen in to hear how these women are shaping what community can look like across the Marketing Ops space.
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