Come and listen to our Host, Candace Gish, and her special guest Nicole Penn chat in the “Collaboration Over Competition” Podcast Mini-Series.

This empowering series explores what becomes possible when women stop competing against one another and start building together. We’re shifting the focus from comparison and competition to connection, shared purpose, and collective success. Because when women support women, celebrate each other’s achievements, and share their knowledge and resources, everyone has the opportunity to grow.

Through honest conversations, inspiring stories, and practical insights, we’ll discover how collaboration creates stronger relationships, opens doors to new opportunities, and multiplies the impact we can make in our communities and beyond. From celebrating another woman’s success to building meaningful partnerships, we’ll explore how a spirit of generosity and teamwork can transform the way we approach life, business, and leadership.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a community leader, a creative, or a woman working toward your next big goal, this series will remind you that you don't have to do it all alone. Your success doesn't diminish someone else's, and another woman's achievements don't take away from your own potential.

Join us as we celebrate the power of women coming together, lifting one another up, and creating opportunities that are bigger than any one of us could build alone.

Nicole Penn is the CEO of the EGC Group, an award winning performance marketing agency With offices in both Manhattan and Brooklyn. Nicole is also the founder of Suade Performance PR, a solution combining traditional PR with affiliate marketing and digital-first storytelling . With more than 25 years of experience leading brand strategy, digital transformation, and AI-driven marketing innovation, Nicole has guided global and national brands including Canon USA, Brother International, Thomson Reuters, and Mayo Clinic, through high-impact growth initiatives.

A graduate of the Harvard Business School’s YPO Presidents Program, Nicole brings a proven track record of scaling organizations through strategic leadership, launching innovative platforms, and driving measurable results, with passion and creativity.

Nicole is a proud mom who values quality time with her children and husband. An avid traveler and art enthusiast, Nicole embraces her inquisitive nature through her love of reading and music. With a dedication to health and wellness, as well as a passion for philanthropy and community, Nicole approaches life with vibrancy, strength and an innately positive mindset.

https://suadepr.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-penn-0178514/

We talk with Nicole Penn, CEO of EGC Group and co-founder of Suede, about building a career where creativity meets commerce and collaboration beats competition. We dig into how AI is reshaping marketing and PR while still demanding clear thinking, real voice, and strong human connection.

• Nicole’s path from aspiring artist to boutique agency leader
• Why collaboration and peer networks help you stay sharp in a competitive industry
• How AI speeds up research and insights without replacing creative judgement
• Common AI mistakes in decks and meetings and how to avoid them
• Career advice for younger marketers on staying “AI native” without losing original thinking
• Productivity habits from working moms including checklists and tight time blocks
• The power of networking and connecting people across industries
• A personal women’s health story that reinforces the need for better support systems

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