Sharon Pope
Sharon Pope (She/Her) is a seasoned marketing executive, bestselling author, and dynamic speaker with over 20 years of experience driving growth and transformation for brands. As the Founder and CEO of Sharon Pope LLC, she has built a 7-figure business from the ground up, combining deep corporate marketing expertise with entrepreneurial agility. Today, she works as a Fractional CMO, helping companies scale through strategic marketing, brand authority development, and sales optimization.
Sharon has held executive leadership roles at major organizations including 2Checkout and JPMorgan Chase, where she led large-scale marketing and sales efforts across both B2B and B2C markets. Her ability to craft high-converting campaigns, lead cross-functional teams, and position brands as industry leaders has consistently delivered measurable impact. Beyond her executive work, Sharon is the author of nine books—seven of which have achieved international bestseller status—and hosts The Loving Truth Podcast, which reaches over 15,000 monthly listeners.
A trusted advisor and thought leader, Sharon is passionate about helping purpose-driven brands grow with clarity and intention. She brings a unique blend of strategic insight, operational know-how, and authentic communication to every engagement. Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Sharon is committed to empowering businesses and individuals to rise above challenges, embrace transformation, and lead with impact.
• Certified Martha Beck Master Life Coach
• Ashland University
• Ohio University
What do you attribute your success to?
The one thing that has served me best throughout my career is a high degree of mental resiliency. As a marketing executive and entrepreneur, challenges are going to be presented over and over again and my tenacity to just keep showing up and doing my best has helped me to meet those challenges with focus and clarity. It's that mindset that has carried me through and helped me grow both personally and professionally.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
There's no such thing as failure; you're either winning or learning.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to learn as much as you possibly can and grow to love the inevitable hard work in the journey. That hard work and the wisdom gained through the experience (not just in the successes, but especially the wisdom gained through the failures) is something no one can ever take from you. It will help you to believe in yourself and trust your gut, and that can take you further than you think.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges—and opportunities—in marketing today is the rapid pace of change. New technologies, shifting consumer behaviors, and evolving platforms require constant adaptation. While it can be demanding to keep up, it also creates incredible opportunities for innovation, creativity, and staying ahead of the curve if you’re willing to stay agile and keep learning.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that guide me both personally and professionally are truth and personal responsibility. I believe in being honest—with myself and others—and owning my choices. When I take total responsibility for my life, I have 100% agency over my results. Outside of work, I’m passionate about travel, love spending quality time with my husband and friends that I consider to be family, and I’m an avid reader of self-help books and memoirs. These values and interests keep me grounded, curious, and continuously growing.