From Business To Canvas: Trailblazing Beyond The Boardroom Austin Eras podcast

From Business to Canvas: Trailblazing Beyond the Boardroom

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In this episode, Adam sits down with Texas trailblazer Gay Gaddis- entrepreneur, artist, and civic leader who built one of the nation’s largest woman-owned advertising agencies, T3. She went from launching the firm in 1989 to now mentoring future leaders through initiatives like Women Who Mean Business and Texas Trailblazers, continuing her influence well beyond the business world.

Gay shares candid stories about taking bold risks, building a culture that embraced innovation, and even creating an on-site childcare program in the early 1990s- well ahead of its time. She reflects on Austin’s transformation into a national tech and creative hub, a rise that T3 helped shape through partnerships with brands like Dell, UPS, and Microsoft.

Beyond business, Gay opens up about returning to her first love- painting- now celebrated with exhibitions and collectors across the country. Along the way, she discusses the future of Austin, why water policy is critical to Texas, and why surrounding yourself with the right people is the cornerstone of leadership.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🎨 Gay’s journey from art student to advertising powerhouse

💡 How T3 thrived by embracing digital innovation early

👶 Launching the “T3 & Under” childcare program

💧 Why water policy is one of Texas’ most pressing issues

🤝 The power of mentorship and building strong teams

Connect with Gay:

Personal Website: https://gaygaddis.com/

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaygaddis/

Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gay.gaddis

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaygaddis/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gaygaddis-llc/

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GayGaddisT3

Company YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gaygaddis8056

Get in touch with Adam & Collective Advisors

Website: https://www.collectiveadvisors.com/

Request an appointment: https://www.collectiveadvisors.com/#contact

Call: 512-467-1923

Watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-bTMj5WY-4LduZI50w8bvQ/?sub_confirmation=1

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