As our team continues to work remotely, we thought it was a great time to welcome a glance into the culture of kin. We crafted 6 questions that will allow you to dig deeper with our team members that you already know and acquaint yourself with the ones you haven’t met yet. At kin, we believe that we do our best work when life is in balance and we take care of each other. One way we honour this as a team is through ‘No Meeting Tuesdays’. Read more about how this has impacted each team members’ productivity and get a glimpse of our proudest kin moments, interests, and personalities.
Georgia Dueck – Account Director
Describe kin in 3 words!
Kind, dedicated, committed
What kin win are you most proud of?
Watching my team learn new things and being able to take on different projects!
What tab do you always have open during the work day?
Gmail, gcal
Favourite brand to follow? Why?
Mejuri – the best of the best UGC and @useless_farm – a reminder that fun and not taking yourself too seriously always wins
How has ‘No Meeting Tuesdays’ changed your productivity during the week?
I am able to really focus at the beginning of the week and complete a lot of tasks that I wouldn’t otherwise have time for on meeting-heavy days.
Favourite aspect of working from home?
Puppy snuggles!
Claire Henwood – Account director
Describe kin in 3 words!
Kind, Impactful, Strategic
What kin win are you most proud of?
There are so many things I’m proud of, but something I’ve really enjoyed the last few years have been hosting virtual and in person wine tastings. We’ve hosted some really engaging and educational wine tastings for Sandhill, Black Hills Estate Winery and Red Rooster Winery over the last couple of years/ It provides a chance to connect with media and allows the winemakers to share their knowledge. Overall it’s just a wonderful chance to be together and talk about wine, and enjoy some new and exciting wines as well!
What tab do you always have open during the work day?
My email, calendar and basecamp are open at all times
Favourite brand to follow? Why?
On Instagram my favourite brand to follow is Half Baked Harvest – I find the cooking video so soothing and it always makes me feel inspired to cook or bake!
How has ‘No Meeting Tuesdays’ changed your productivity during the week?
I know it’s my day of uninterrupted work time – I can really focus on getting through big tasks and crossing lots off my to do list for the week!
Favourite aspect of working from home?
Getting to enjoy a relaxing morning with a coffee on my couch before work, versus spending all morning rushing to get ready and commuting.
Riley Carswell – Account Lead
Describe kin in 3 words!
Balance, intentional and kind
What kin win are you most proud of?
The Peller Family Reserve Rosé Bubbles launch which included a rooftop dinner downtown Toronto and resulted in the wine selling out in the LCBO and at The Wine Shop!
What tab do you always have open during the work day?
Basecamp!!
Favourite brand to follow? Why?
Sunday Scaries, I love their relatable memes and pop culture references
How has ‘No Meeting Tuesdays’ changed your productivity during the week?
It really helps me get through my to-do list without any interruptions or having to prep for meetings which usually stops me from getting tasks done as I lose my train of thought
Favourite aspect of working from home?
Being able to wear PJ pants all day if I want
Theo Berkeley – Account Lead
Describe kin in 3 words!
Welcoming, adaptable, warm
What kin win are you most proud of?
I think I’m most proud of my on-going work with Thera-Clean just generally. The brand socials are looking really healthy, we’ve had a number of viral posts, huge audience growth and have just started working on a very special secret project. The best part is that it’s all to help pets have better lives
What tab do you always have open during the work day?
Tabs plural, my emails and calendar, sprout as well as NTS radio for music – these tabs are always open, often in more than one window
Favourite brand to follow? Why?
Palace Skateboards – far from my favourite brand (i’m too old) but their marketing is so creative and they’re always pursuing new collaborations big and small and become one of the most sought after brands in streetwear for a decade or longer.
How has ‘No Meeting Tuesdays’ changed your productivity during the week?
It’s a great opportunity to get things finished with few distractions and get organized for the rest of the week.
Favourite aspect of working from home?
Spending time with my cat Yumo
Brandon Wirsz – Account Lead
Describe kin in 3 words!
Driven, Determined, Creatives
What kin win are you most proud of?
As someone still relatively new to the team, I think it would have to be all the firsts. The first piece of coverage secured for a client, that first piece of content to perform well
What tab do you always have open during the work day?
I have several, but I always have one opened to thesaurus.com
Favourite brand to follow? Why?
This is the hardest question ever. Lately, I’m a fan of @drinkhaus. I really love their photography style and approach to influencer marketing
How has ‘No Meeting Tuesdays’ changed your productivity during the week?
I usually enjoy breaking up my day with meetings, but I’m also the type of person that needs a head down day and I find it really helps!
Favourite aspect of working from home?
I can wear my biggest, baggiest, comfiest clothes
Marin Lorimer – Sr. Account Coordinator
Describe kin in 3 words!
Rewarding, kind, balance
What kin win are you most proud of?
I recently wrapped my first PR project (the Winnipeg Renovation Show). My clients have been all digital marketing based and I’m excited to keep learning more about the PR side. I also get a serotonin boost when a client’s video goes viral!
What tab do you always have open during the work day?
Gmail and Basecamp.
Favourite brand to follow? Why?
It’s hard to find one brand that does all platforms perfectly, but I love Merit’s Instagram because it’s a great combination of a moodboard and “ads”. I also think Glossier does TikTok so well!
How has ‘No Meeting Tuesdays’ changed your productivity during the week?
It allows me one day to power through my to-do list with no distractions.
Favourite aspect of working from home?
I love working from home for so many reasons but lately I’ve appreciated being able to work from anywhere I want. I’m currently living in Collingwood, ON and have enjoyed skiing for an hour in the mornings before I start my work day!
Mattia Dhanji – Senior Account Coordinator
Describe kin in 3 words!
Grounded, connected, evolving.
What kin win are you most proud of?
Receiving my first account to lead and manage – Good Natured
What tab do you always have open during the work day?
Basecamp
Favourite brand to follow? Why?
My favorite Instagram account at the moment is @djerfavenue
How has ‘No Meeting Tuesdays’ changed your productivity during the week?
It’s helped me get through a lot so the rest of the week is usually less hectic
Favourite aspect of working from home?
No commuting + I get more work done