Our Story
Kismet means fate, but we don’t leave meaningful outcomes to chance.
We believe the best work happens when the right thinking, people and opportunities come together - and when the connection is real.
After more than a decade in agency leadership, we had built teams, shaped strategy and driven results for some of the world’s leading brands. We also knew there was a more thoughtful way to do the work: with senior leaders staying close, clients treated as true partners and every assignment receiving the care it deserves.
So we built Kismet around the kind of partnership we wanted to create. We choose our clients as intentionally as they choose us. We bring our full selves to the work, tell the truth when an idea can be stronger and assemble the right people around each opportunity.
Two accomplished women. Different backgrounds and perspectives. A shared standard for work that means something.
We’re Kismet.
Meet the Founders
Brandy Stone
Co-Founder & Principal
Brandy brings more than 15 years of experience helping brands earn attention that matters. Most recently serving as Executive Vice President at Havas PR, she led integrated communications strategies for some of the world's most recognized consumer brands across financial services, retail, beauty, QSR, travel, sports, lifestyle, and luxury - including Progressive, Wells Fargo, Wayfair, Keurig Dr Pepper, Revlon, UGG, Panda Express, Jaguar Land Rover, and Norwegian Cruise Line.
Known for turning ambitious ideas into cultural conversation, Brandy specializes in integrated campaigns that seamlessly connect earned, paid, influencer, experiential, and digital channels. From navigating high-stakes crises and reputation management to launching new brands, category-defining products, and business transformations, she's a trusted strategic partner to executives and marketing leaders alike.
A champion of purpose-driven storytelling, Brandy is passionate about creating work that resonates with people as deeply as it performs for brands. Beyond client work, Brandy is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, where she teaches the next generation of communications leaders.
She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Center for Neighborhood Technology and the USC Annenberg Alumni Advisory Board, reflecting her commitment to advancing the profession both inside and outside the classroom.
Above all, her most rewarding role is being Dreux’s mom.
Chloé Zuanich
Co-Founder & Principal
Chloé brings more than 15 years of experience helping brands find their voice, and the moments that make people listen. After spending more than a decade rising through agency leadership, most recently as Vice President at Havas PR, she led integrated communications strategies for brands across food and beverage, sports, health and wellness, and lifestyle, including Energizer, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Panda Express, Merrell, Solaray, Juventus, Golden Boy Promotions, and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.
Known for uncovering the story behind the strategy, Chloé specializes in translating complex business objectives into culturally relevant narratives that inspire conversation and build lasting brand equity. From executive thought leadership and corporate reputation to product launches and business transformation, she develops communications platforms that create meaningful influence, not just media coverage.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, Chloé brings a deep understanding of how culture shapes conversation, helping brands build authentic connections with diverse audiences. At the core of her work is a belief that the strongest communications are rooted in insight, authenticity, and purpose - creating stories that resonate long after the headlines fade.
And if you need travel tips, Chloé has very detailed itineraries for multiple countries.