S13 E05: How an Adult Autism Diagnosis Changed My Approach to Creativity with Jennifer Murtell

S13 E05: How an Adult Autism Diagnosis Changed My Approach to Creativity with Jennifer Murtell

February 10, 2026 · 48 min · Season 12 · Episode 5

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Jennifer Murtell discusses how her autism diagnosis influenced her creative approach and leadership in brand strategy.

*Learn more about The Brief Collective's Scaling Summit happening May 3rd-May 6th, 2026 and reserve your spot! --- In this episode, I chat with Jennifer, VP of Strategy & Innovation at creative agency Marks. She shares her journey from traditional advertising to becoming a leader in brand strategy, and how her autism diagnosis helped many of her ways of thinking finally make sense. We talk about the power of emotional detachment and truth-telling in creative work, plus why adaptability an...

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