
Emily Hollender
Fractional Marketing VP | Startup Advisor | Founder of Next Wave Marketing
About Emily
Hi, I'm Emily! I’m an integrated marketer, community builder, and surfer. I spent a decade working inside marketing teams at high-growth consumer startups like Rent the Runway, The Wing, and Tia.
I saw it all, from the exhilarating highs of reaching unicorn status and IPO to the lows of shutting down. While it was exhilarating, it was also exhausting. In January 2023, after getting laid off, feeling burnt out, and exploring my next step, I fell into freelance work and loved it. I realized that working 9-5 wasn’t the only option, and I decided to lean in.
After 3+ years, 30+ clients, and nearly tripling my 9-5 salary through fractional, consulting, and advisory work, I designed this course to give you the exact playbooks, tools, and guidance I wish I had when I started.



Courses
Multi-day, guided programs to get real results
Lightning Lessons
Free, interactive sessions to explore new topics

How to Build a Fractional Practice on Your Own Terms



Building an AI-First Fractional Practice

Is Going Fractional the Right Career Move for You?


Why Generalists Win: How to Stand Out as a Fractional Leader


How to Know if Independent Consulting is Right for You


How to Land Your First Client as an Independent Consultant
Resources
Tools and downloads
