Shattering ceilings and breaking barriers, Adrienne Uthe is a trailblazing entrepreneur and founder of Kronus Communications, a revolutionary communications firm making waves in the industry. Driven by a passion to push boundaries and operate outside traditional norms, Uthe built Kronus from the ground up, leveraging her unique skills and fearless approach to drive unprecedented results for clients.
As a woman in the male-dominated communications space, Uthe has faced challenges and adversity head-on, developing a grit and resilience that fuels her leadership. She is a vocal advocate for women in business, emphasizing the importance of having thick skin, being bold, and strategically outworking opponents. Uthe urges women to choose their battles wisely, seek guidance from mentors, and never stop hustling.
With an adaptable spirit and knack for identifying market gaps, Uthe has transformed not only Kronus Communications but also several successful e-commerce ventures. She is a consummate innovator, drawing insights from various industries and experiences to continually refine her approach.
Above all, Uthe is living proof that women can shatter any ceiling. Her trailblazing journey demonstrates the power of perseverance in the face of obstacles, and her success lights a path for the next generation of female changemakers. Johnson is an inspiration to women everywhere, embodying the grit, grace, and audacity needed to make it as an entrepreneur. Her story reminds women to dream big, blaze trails, and never take no for an answer.
1. Can you tell us about your journey as the founder of Kronus Communications and what inspired you to start this game-changing communications company?
I wanted to be able to push in areas where traditional teams can’t — I act as a right hand to C-levels, doing things that sometimes take too long to get approved, cost too much, or haven’t worked up the ladder. I also wanted to protect my clients in all areas, i.e., publicly (externally) and security-wise (internally). I love being able to operate outside of traditional scopes and norms — I feel like that mentality makes my firm deadly when it comes to impact.
2. What are the key principles or strategies that you believe set your company apart from others in the industry?
Adaptability — we adapt for our clients. We look for gaps in the market, and we adjust to serve those.
3. Being a woman in a male-dominated industry, you’ve faced challenges and adversity. How have these experiences shaped your approach to leadership and business?
I don’t put any thought into this — I like working with men.
4. Could you share a specific success story or project where Kronus Communications made a significant impact in transforming a private company’s brand awareness or market perception?
I have case studies here www.adrienne.work.
5. As an entrepreneur and thought leader, you’ve also founded and led B2C e-commerce companies. How do your experiences in those ventures inform your work at Kronus Communications?
It keeps me on my toes 100% — there are new marketing & business development tricks that I learn from those companies that I apply to KC.
6. What qualities or characteristics do you believe are essential for a female leader?
Characteristics would be the same for a man — thick skin, boldness, and resilience.
7. For women struggling in the workplace, what is your best advice?
My advice to a struggling woman in the workplace would be the same advice I’d give a man — choose your enemies wisely, engrain grit/resilience into your spirit, and strategically outwork your opponents. If you want to move up — you’ve got to have thick skin and always be open to guidance from the right people.
