11. The Relentless Pursuit of Talent: Keva Dine on Creative Careers, Connections & Standing Out

How do you build a business by launching other people’s careers? Keva Dine, creative powerhouse and founder of the Keva Dine Agency, joins the show to talk about bold networking, thoughtful follow-ups, and the kind of persistence that turns passion into legacy.

In this episode we are joined by Keva Dine—founder and CEO of the Keva Dine Agency—to unpack the art and science of creative recruiting, what makes a great candidate stand out, and how intentional networking can supercharge your career.

With a background as an art director, brand strategist, trend hunter, and “girl who got sh*t done” in the skateboarding and fashion world of the 1990s, Keva brings an energy that’s equal parts punk rock and executive precision.

 In this episode:

• How Keva went from splash-painting t-shirts as a kid to running a thriving agency
• The #1 mistake creatives make when pitching themselves (and how to fix it)
• Her exact system for keeping up with thousands of contacts (spoiler: she uses Boomerang and Google Sheets like a boss)
• Why LinkedIn is non-negotiable—and how to show up there without selling your soul
• How to network without being sleazy and what “don’t make yourself a puzzle to solve” really means

 

Connect with Keva Dine:

The Keva Dine Agency https://www.kevadine.com/

Connect with Zoe:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-weisberg-coady-57aab37/