• by Lisa Singer , Staff Writer, January 27, 2022

Behind the Scenes with Kimberly Gardiner

Volkswagen's Kimberly Gardiner talks alternative perspectives, straying from one's path and her go-to magazine at the airport...no, it's not Motor Trend.

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, and 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.

“There's no better way to show that you're ready for something than to actually start to live it and act like you're there already.” That’s what Volkswagen’s s.v.p. of marketing, Kimberly Gardiner, advises young women getting started. Good career advice for anyone, at any age! In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Kimberly shares with me her unique perspective on pushing the boundaries, setbacks and why she "loves, loves, loves” her job. You can watch the video of the entire conversation here.