Who We Are
Zibby Media, a women-led startup founded by Zibby Owens, is dedicated to building a community of book lovers and deepening connections between readers and authors. Zibby Media is comprised of a boutique publishing house, an award-winning author interview podcast, curated events and retreats, a monthly book club, and Zibby’s Bookshop, an independent bookstore in Santa Monica, CA.
Founder + CEO
Zibby Owens
Zibby Owens is the bestselling author and editor of seven books, including the forthcoming Between Chapters. She has interviewed more than 2,000 authors on her award-winning podcast Totally Booked with Zibby. Dubbed "NYC's Most Powerful Book-fluencer" (Vulture), Zibby founded Zibby Media in 2021. A frequent speaker, moderator, and broadcast guest, she is known for highlighting the book industry’s most anticipated new releases and emerging authors.
Our Team
Anne Messitte
President
Sherri Puzey
VP of Marketing
Kathleen Harris
Executive Editor
Vanessa Vazquez-Watts
Director of Sales
Mary Marolla
Director of Publicity
Graça Tito
Director of Community & Events
Chelsea Grogan
Managing Editor
Madeleine Letellier
Director of Consumer Marketing
Sierra Grazia
Senior Manager, Publishing & Special Projects
Jordan Blumetti
Editor
Gabriela Capasso
Senior Associate Editor
Violet Guinness
Publicity & Sales Associate
Liz Ziemksa
Editorial Advisor
Holly Mauskopf
Business Manager
Allison Pollack
Digital Media & Marketing Associate