Tracy Kreikemeier: Leadership, Friendship, and the Letters That Can't Wait

In this episode of Dying Out Loud, host Kristopher Saim sits down with Tracy Kreikemeier, a woman who has played the dual roles of cherished friend and professional mentor in his life. Their story began through mutual friends, Fritz and Holly, but deepened during their time working together at Platform Advertising, where Tracy served as Kris's supervisor. Kris and Tracy take a nostalgic walk down memory lane, revisiting the "work hard, play hard" era of their friendship—from wine and charcuterie nights to dancing in the basement of the Brookside. Beyond the laughter, they dive deep into the lessons Tracy imparted regarding executive presence, the importance of vulnerability, and the art of building genuine relationships.