S6 Episode 4 - Building A Company Around Your Life with Josy Amann

Josy Amann is a savvy strategist and inspirational leader who has spent over 25 years as a trusted advisor to established global marketers and dynamic challenger brands. With co-founding partner Taji Zaminasil, Josy leads female-founded Ars X Machina (AXM), one of the fastest-growing independent media solutions and analytics agencies in the U.S. She also brings a lot of awards, including: 2026 AdAge Best Places to Work, 2025 Inc. Power Partner, 2024 Vega AI Innovation, 2023 Worklife’s Most Committed to Work/Life Balance, 2021 & 2022 AdAge Small Agency of the Year. With 25 years of leadership in a rapidly evolving media landscape, Josy brings sharp insight into how attention is shifting, what brands are missing, and how women leaders are changing the game, not just in business, but in how we show up for each other and the world. Tune in to hear Josy's inspiring story of walking away from marketing agency life and building a sustainable business with a long-term exit strategy.  Connect with Josy https://www.linkedin.com/in/josyamann/