Episode 292: 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.
“I truly believe in regenerative agriculture and regenerative business practices. That’s why I’m building a hotel in Mexico. It’s an opportunity to create something that is both beautiful and purposeful and has responsibility with meaningful moments and lots of opportunities to give back. ”
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Follow along using the Transcript
(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
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Instagram: @roanneadams @roandcostudio @state_of_feeling
Website: www.roandco.com www.stateoffeeling.com
LinkedIn: Roanne Adams
Email: ro@roandco.com
Created and hosted by Kara Duffy
Audio Engineering & Editing by Jordan Duffy
Production by Amanda Kass
Graphic design by Anna Olinova
Music by Joakim Karud
