Power Women: Stephanie Alderdice
President, SixtyOne Celsius
What’s your secret to success?
I’m both relationship-oriented and results-driven. I want clients who visit SixtyOne Celsius to know we’re invested in helping their businesses grow and succeed, but it doesn’t happen immediately. It is a process. It requires time, trust, open communication and a willingness to experiment, learn and adapt.
How did you get started in your field?
I went to work for Kirby & Company, a communications agency owned by Arkansas advertising veteran Kirby Williams. Two years later, I had the opportunity to purchase the agency.
What do you love best about what you do?
SixtyOne Celsius works heavily with small and mid-sized businesses, nonprofit organizations and community initiatives across various industries and fields. I have an amazing team of full-stack creatives who bring an eye for design, wit and strategy to every project they touch.
What are your proudest accomplishments?
My proudest accomplishment is the over $75 million in community improvement funds we’ve helped to acquire for Garland County and the City of Hot Springs through our work with various ballot-initiative campaigns.
Is there another “power woman” in your life who inspires you?
My mom, Lynn Patterson, who passed away in February 2020 after a 10-year battle with cancer. She taught me to be resilient and optimistic while facing the inevitable difficulties of life.
What’s your favorite quote?
“Be curious, not judgmental.”
