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 & Publisher
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