• by Lisa Singer , Staff Writer, April 18, 2023

Behind the Scenes with Stephanie Hoppe

Cicis Stephanie Hoppe talks facing her worst fear, changing perspectives and her stint as an Alaskan salmon judge...seriously!

I've had the opportunity to connect with and learn from executives of major brands at MediaPost's Insider Summits. In the process I've discovered some truly impressive women -- not only for the work they do, but their stories behind the scenes. With Brand Insider: BTS, I get to pull back the curtain on some of the most influential women marketers as they talk about their path to success: the twists and turns, obstacles, inspirations and the valuable lessons learned along the way.

“Slowing down to speed up can be pivotal and just so impactful. Taking that breath, listening, being present.” Stephanie Hoppe, calls it “the power of the pause” before making a decision, a lesson Cicis Pizza CMO has practiced throughout her career. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Stephanie talks with me about her goal to be VP by the age of 40, her journey to achieve it and the quality she deems “priceless” in potential employees. You can watch the entire conversation here: