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#5: In this episode of VDEOMKR, Carly sits down with Ellyse Bollinger, founder and creative director of ENC Agency, for an honest, deeply human conversation about creativity, leadership, motherhood, and building a brand that actually feels like something.

Ellyse shares her journey from saying “yes” to everything early in her career to intentionally building a values-driven agency known for its culture and standout creative work. Together, they unpack what it really looks like to lead a team with care, navigate uncomfortable growth seasons, balance business with motherhood, and create brands that connect far beyond the aesthetics.

This episode is a must-listen for creatives, agency owners, founders, and anyone navigating growth and evolution.

What We Cover:

• Ellyse’s creative origin story — from childhood imagination to agency founder
• Why saying “yes” early on shaped her creative confidence and career
• The failures and “crunchy” leadership moments that transformed her agency culture
• Why company culture directly impacts client experience and creative quality
• The ENC Agency process: messaging first, visuals second, execution last
• Building brands that last (and don’t feel copy-pasted from Pinterest)
• Behind-the-scenes realities of launching food & beverage brands
• Trusting your gut when creative direction doesn’t land with a client
• Navigating motherhood while running a creative agency
• Letting go of “shoulds,” perfectionism, and people-pleasing as a leader
• Redefining goals, success, and growth beyond numbers and revenue

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Produced by The Good Vibe Media