In this special episode of Behind the Brand, Kelly turns the mic around and interviews Taylor after she is named the 2026 Emerging Leader by the American Advertising Federation of Central Minnesota. Together, they unpack what the award means, the career milestones that led to it, and the role mentorship, community involvement, and agency leadership played in Taylor’s journey. The conversation is honest, funny, emotional, and full of insight for marketers, creatives, and young professionals navigating their own path.