ABOUT ME
Professional
My career blends corporate rigor with an entrepreneurial mindset—I’m naturally curious, hands-on, and focused on getting things done.
I started at AKA Agency in London, learning 360 marketing for West End theater—where every seat sold meant the show went on. It shaped my focus on results and accountability early on.
I went on to spend 10+ years at top NYC agencies like Dentsu Creative and MBooth, leading national campaigns for brands like Verizon, Starbucks, and NIVEA—building a strong foundation in integrated strategy, large scale execution, and leading the C Suite.
At Red Antler, I worked with 50+ early-stage brands during a pivotal growth period, leading strategy across brand, design, and user experience—helping shape how modern startups are built and launched.
At Milk (Milk Studios), I expanded into luxury, hospitality, and culture—leading 360 initiatives including Intersect by Lexus NYC, an immersive brand experience at the intersection of art, design, and dining.
I later founded Third House Life, my global consultancy—partnering with founders and companies to launch and scale brands. I’ve led initiatives across startups and corporations including Spotify and Barilla, and served as Huddle’s first Head of Experience & Partnerships.
I bring a global perspective—working across cultures, managing teams and projects across time zones, and building strong international networks to move work forward efficiently.
My experience spans wellness, luxury, travel, and entertainment—always grounded in building brands that connect through strong strategy, beautiful design, and community experience.
Personal
Outside of work, I’m driven by curiosity and movement. I’ve lived around the world—including London, Paris, Guatemala, and Lisbon—which has shaped my perspective, adaptability, and global network.
I recently completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training in Bali, deepening my interest in resilience, community-building and understand mind-body connection that consumers crave.
In my free time, you’ll find me with my rescue dog Rosa Lou, hiking, exploring AI, learning Portuguese and Spanish, or walking my rescue dog, Rosa Lou.
And if you need tips on traveling with a dog, the best beaches in Portugal, or where to find a great breakfast taco in Austin—I’m always happy to share.
MY SKILLS & SERVICES
Account & Project Management
Program Development
Operations & Budgets
Content Production
Marketing Campaigns
Content & Channel Strategy
Partnerships & Events
Branding & Creative Strategy
Digital, Social, & Influencer
Community Building
Account Transitions
Team Assembly & Agency RFPs
"I had the pleasure of working with Emily across many client projects at my company Red Antler. I was always incredibly impressed by her can-do attitude, her marketing prowess, and her ability to transform insights into action. I would hire Emily again in a heartbeat!"
Emily Heyward
Co-founder of Red Antler
" Professional yet warm and relationship-driven, she was incredibly versatile and kept our team on track when under pressure.
Whether for general operations, events and launch parties, hosting VIP guests, strategic marketing initiatives, or partnering with other global brands, she always understood our priorities and drove things forward. "
Grant Gardener
General Manager at Union Square Hospitality Group
Intersect by Lexus hospitality partner
" Somehow Emily always made even the most grueling moments of client management and supporting the creative team seem utterly effortless - even fun! Partly her thoughtful approach and partly her intuition made working with her a delight. "
Steve Hicks
Founder & Chief Creative Officer of Digital Dentsu Creative
" Working with Emily is always fun and exciting, from quickly coming up with ideas and addressing user feedback - all the way to the execution. "
Danny Aziz
Lead Software Engineer at Huddle
"Emily’s collaboration through the Endless Vacation Magazine (Wyndham Destinations) transition was wonderful. Her professionalism, collaboration, and willingness to help us expand our travel publishing footprint in social and digital through cost-saving efforts with increased audience engagement was greatly appreciated."
Melody Bostic Brown
Corporate Comms at Wyndham Destinations
"I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Emily multiple times over the past decade, and it has always been a fantastic experience. As the CMO of a Google-Venture invested startup, I have admired Emily’s ability to consistently deliver on all aspects of our brand strategy and brand platform. A few years later, we worked together again on a multi-year project for the Barilla Group.
Emily's remarkable versatility, leadership, and her constant problem-solving skills have made her an invaluable asset to our global team, and greatly appreciated by our client. I highly recommend Emily Yarbrough for her excellence and unwavering dedication to team success. Bravo!”
Jean-Christophe Harel
Client Lead for Barilla Group R&D project
Former Red Antler Client
Emily brought energy and charisma to every meeting at Huddle; she was a delight to work with everyday.
She sees how marketing ties with all areas of the business, connecting dots across brand, product, finance, CX, and more. Which, for a venture-backed startup, was critical. A great launch partner from idea to execution.
Michael Saloio
Founder & CEO at Huddle