Kess Broekman-Dattner

“I connected with Jon Bregel at a time when I was really struggling to find my footing as an import in an established industry in a new country. 

Under his gentle questioning and supportive guidance, I was able to articulate my strengths and position myself internally and externally to really dive into forging my path in ways that ditched the small voices of doubt and got me sitting in my unique skills as a creative director. Beyond the practical structure of his mentoring, he turned out to be a genuinely attentive and supportive voice and someone I felt instantly safe with confiding doubts and dreaming big pictures. Not to mention we found an easy simpatico that absolutely came from his judgement free demeanor and deeply supportive nature. 

Thanks to his work building a hugely successful production company, he’s also wildly discerning; so in that sense I can see his work as a mentor finding voices that not only need the help, but will flourish beyond it, bringing value and ambition to the industry.  I can’t wait to see who he helps leap off next.” 

Kess Broekman-Dattner, Creative Director & Director - KessBD.com