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Meet Your Host
I’m Gayle Kalvert—founder of Creo Collective, longtime marketing exec, mom of three, and now, host of Work In Progress.
For the last 25 years, I’ve built a career helping some of the world’s most innovative tech companies tell their stories and grow their brands. From startups to global enterprises, I’ve worked alongside leaders to craft strategy, build trust, and drive results. I’ve also built a company of my own—Creo Collective—a marketing agency that partners with B2B brands to create meaningful, measurable impact.
But here’s the thing: despite the polished LinkedIn version of my life, I’m still figuring it out. And the more women I talk to—working moms, entrepreneurs, leaders, caregivers—the more I realize I’m not alone.
Work in Progress is my space—and yours—to get honest about all of it. The pivots and pressure. The big questions and quiet doubts. The messy, unfiltered, in-between moments we don’t always talk about.
Because we’re all a work in progress. And I don’t know about you, but I’d rather do it together than pretend I’ve got it all handled.
This is for those of us who are trying.
Trying to juggle all the things. Trying to make sense of what they want. Trying to keep their heads above water without losing themselves in the process.
Career. Money. Relationships. The pressure to do it all. The pressure to want it all. And the moments you secretly wonder, is it just me?
Here we speak openly, laugh through chaos, and ask questions instead of pretending to have all the answers.
Because we’re all a work in progress.
No one has it all figured out.
And anyone who says they do?
Well, they’re lying.
Featured EpisodeS
Here's why Tiffany Sauder treats marriage like a business
Tiffany Sauder is the type of woman who wins awards, runs a company, and still finds time to pack her kids’ lunches.
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October 1, 2025
3 personal branding secrets you’re not using
Sara Uy began cold calling from her childhood bedroom at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of boredom, she began recording those calls and posting them on TikTok. No script. No fancy setup. Just real sales calls.
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September 17, 2025
Trusting your gut to make bold moves
In this episode, Kanika shares how trusting her gut shaped her career, family, and personal growth, and how you can start tuning into yours when faced with your own decisions.
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September 3, 2025
Why having a crooked career path is actually a good thing
Brianna Doe did everything “right” on paper. She worked in fast-paced environments, consistently overachieved on her goals, and climbed the corporate ladder. But she still felt completely miserable.
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August 20, 2025
50 is the new 20 with Megan Dimmer
Megan Dimmer isn’t here for your outdated expectations about midlife. In fact, she just turned 49 and feels stronger, sharper, and more in control than ever.
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August 6, 2025
Success
Gayle Kalvert gets real about something we all chase but rarely feel: success.
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July 30, 2025
Why empathy is a skill, not a personality trait
We’ve all been through something challenging.
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July 23, 2025
Microdosing
Gayle Kalvert shares her journey with medical marijuana and microdosing, and how those conversations have become part of parenting her teens.
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July 15, 2025
The journey to joy in motherhood
She left her 9-to-5, ready for the next chapter, then found out she was pregnant that same month. What followed wasn’t what she expected: a birth that didn’t go to plan, postpartum depression, and a hard lesson in surrendering control.
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July 9, 2025
Is it just me, or is parenting teenagers surprisingly amazing?
Gayle Kalvert explores the surprising beauty of parenting teenagers—and how this phase can be a powerful time of connection, growth, and mutual respect.
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July 2, 2025
The secret to doing less and feeling better
The world teaches us to accumulate more responsibilities, more achievements, and, honestly, more of everything.
But excess isn’t always good.
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June 25, 2025
The hidden advantages of neurodiversity
Uniqueness deserves to be celebrated. However, too often, neurodiversity is viewed as a limitation rather than a strength.
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June 25, 2025
Saying No
Saying no sounds simple. So why is it so hard?
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June 25, 2025
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Life doesn’t follow a script. It twists, it pivots, and sometimes it surprises us.
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June 18, 2025
MARKETING IN PROGRESS EpisodeS
What’s actually working in B2B marketing right now
B2B buyers are people, too. They want to be entertained, to learn, and to feel something just like the rest of us.
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September 24, 2025
What makes a B2B influencer worth the investment
Influencers are everywhere, from your Instagram feed to your LinkedIn homepage. For brands, they can be a powerful marketing tool, but what is it like to work with them?
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September 10, 2025
Becca Chambers
Venture + Tech Marketing | Brand and Communications Strategist
Becca discusses how embracing neurodiversity (both her own and her children’s) has been a powerful source of strength and growth.
Leslie Bailey
Founder + CEO of Indy Maven | Consultant | Speaker | #forbesnext1000 | Boy Mom x 3 |
Leslie shares how stepping away from excess responsibilities helped her embrace a “soft business” mindset focused on doing less to prioritize what truly matters.
Amanda Thomas
Amanda opens up about how surrendering control and embracing vulnerability helped her navigate the unexpected challenges of motherhood and career.
Creative Consultant specializing in Web Design, Marketing & Event Planning
Conversations with creators, founders, and leaders who are shaping what’s next.
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