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Highlighting people of color, women & LGBTQ+ leaders within business, media, and tech. Our content focuses on diversity within media, business and technology.
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Ep 153 - Live from AdMonsters PubForum - Chris Contreras, Chief Customer Officer at MNTN
In episode 153 live from AdMonsters PubForum Miami, Erik and Kerel talk with Chris Contreras, Chief Customer Officer at MNTN. Chris was first born American after his parents moved to the United States from the Dominican Republic. He comes from a long line of well-acclaimed family members, his father who taught himself English and practiced medicine, a mother who was an architect, and his grandmother who was the first female to run a bank in the Dominican Republic. Chris deciding between medicine and business eventually chose finance and has worked at Univision, NBC, Snap, and more Global Customer Success organizations.
Chris not only works full-time at MNTN but also has a lot of outside obligations including founding an angel fund, a mentorship program through MNTN, as well as a mentorship program in the CS sector, and mentoring VPs and SVPs. He believes that DEI is not something to be promoted as a time-based initiative, but something that is weaved into a workplace and leadership. Chris shares soft and hard skills employees need to have stepping into leadership positions, the importance of mentorship and why future leaders need to get clarity on their weaknesses to figure out a great balance for themselves, their team, and their company.
“I think communication is such a valuable component. As you move up in your career, the clarity, the succinctness of which you provide feedback, and just general guidance to a customer and internal constituent becomes even more and more important, because the time that you have with senior leaders is very limited.”
Timestamps
:33: Chris Contreras, Chief Customer Officer at MNTN, shares his career background with Univision, NBC, Spap, currently MNTN, and other startups
1:25: Chris talks about his family history, being the middle child of three boys, his family coming from the Dominican Republic, and him being a first born American
2:37: Chris shares about how he is a servant leader after being a part of a bad leadership experience, what it takes to move from junior roles to leadership roles, and how he’s carved his own path
4:55: The best advice Chris has received from his mentor, fellow servant leader, Charlie Echeverry who was the CRO for Univision Digital
6:24: An example of how Chris has seen the impact of leadership and how great teams have helped companies thrive
8:55: Chris shares the training program MNTN has for new employees who may not have ad tech experience and why it’s so important for those people to be involved in the evolution of building and growing the onboarding experience
11:30: Chris talkies about the two pieces about his leadership style and how he brings inclusivity to his companies
11:51: How Chris focuses on making sure there are opportunities for people who are behind him after he leaves his company
14:46: How Chris has navigated two important parts of his career, his ability to manage and his ability to build a pipeline behind him for others to take his role
16:44: Chris shares how leaders can allow their careers to move forward without getting boxed into a specific role
18:48: Chris’s experience with moving into leadership positions, this mistakes that were made, and how he has learned to develop employees to take over in leadership positions
21:11: Important soft and hard skills to have moving into leadership positions
21:53: Chris talks about the importance of mentorship in leadership and why people should reach out to possible mentors no matter if they think they will say yes or not
24:45: Where Chris draws inspiration from
25:21: One piece of advice for anyone who’s looking to level up into a new leadership position
27:03: What is on Chris’s music rotation these days including
27:21: Where listeners can connect with Chris and MNTN
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Feb 12, 2023
Ep 152 - Jessica Lee-Wen, Chief Marketing Officer at Thrive FP
In episode 152, Erik and Kerel talk with Jessica Lee-Wen, Chief Marketing Officer at Thrive FP, a company focused on investing in real estate while also doing good in the community. Jessica was first generation-born Canadian, born to her mom and dad who are both from China who met in Vancouver and had her and her brother. Her mother, a pharmacist commuting two hours everyday for work, taught her a lot about having a strong work ethic, and her father really showed her a nurturing side as he managed restaurants that her family owned. Jessica got interested in marketing after watching the movie “What Women Want” and dove into really understanding people, helping them feel like they belong and creating a community.
Jessica shares how she started the Casoro Group Education Foundation which focuses on closing the generational wealth gap and increasing diversity in the real estate industry through education, experience, and opportunities. She gives her biggest advice to people looking to get into the marketing industry and how she approaches mentoring others and cultivating relationships. Jessica touches on her experience with discrimination in the marketing world including sexism and how she overcomes that and also how she draws inspiration from stories of resilience and grit.
“I think one of the things that I always encourage is, ask questions. So much to the point where I establish, like, every time we meet, or every time we're in a meeting with other people, I'm expecting you to ask me, or ask the group, at least two or three questions, mandatory. It could be, you know, "What is that term that was used? What does that mean?" Whatever that question is. So I think as mentors, we should be encouraging and creating an environment where the mentees feel comfortable asking questions.”
Timestamps
:32: Jessica Lee-Wen, Chief Marketing Officer at Thrive FP, shares what she means by “a CMO using her powers for good” and “better homes for better lives”
1:51: What makes Thrive FP unique
2:39: Jessica tells us where she grew up, what her mother and father did, and how her experience was much different from Western cultured children and even those of Chinese culture
5:12: How Jessica’s mother and father inspired her to be who she is today and embracing Western culture
6:53: Jessica shares how the Casoro Group Education Foundation came to life over the pandemic, learning more about the inequalities in the US and being a solution to the array of problems people were and are facing
11:07: Why Jessica and the Casoro Group focuses on multifamily real estate investments, building community within them, and cultivating a real home for people that provides real life value
14:01: How Jessica got into marketing and the Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt movie that really inspired her
15:30: Jessica provides tips and ideas on how to create a more inclusive and diverse space in the marketing industry, the importance of relationships, and internships with a DEI focus
17:06: Personal experiences when Jessica has felt different and has faced discrimination, especially as a woman
19:25: What kinds of wisdom and knowledge Jessica passes on to her mentees
21:02: The types of stories and media Jessica draws inspiration from
21:44: Jessica’s advice for anyone who’s looking to enter the marketing field
22:33: What is in Jessica’s music rotation and the top three apps she uses on a daily basis for inspiration and guilty pleasures
24:23 How to connect with Jessica and the Casoro Group Education Foundation
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Jan 22, 2023
Ep 151 - Luis Romero - Senior Vice President, Head Of Sales North America at The Guardian US
In episode 151, Erik and Kerel talk with Luis Romero, Senior Vice President and Head of Sales North America at The Guardian US, the world’s leading liberal site in information and news. Luis grew up in New York City to two parents who immigrated from Ecuador. They often had various family members staying with them, in addition to his younger brother and sister, which taught him the importance of family and influenced his leadership style later in life. He has worked at companies such as NBC Universal, Univision, CATS Media, Media Nine Group and other tremendous brands and organizations leading multicultural and sales divisions.
Luis shares the work he and his colleagues are doing at The Guardian, how his experiences at previous jobs have taught him so much about business, different cultures, and the ways to market to specific people in the marketplace over various platforms. He talks about the changes that are currently being made in the marketplace as far as diversity and budgets and he gives advice for anyone who is looking to get into sales in the digital media space.
“If you're naturally curious, asking questions about anything is a great skill set to have as a salesperson. I think the better salespeople are just naturally curious. They're just going to ask questions, and not just because they have a script. Of course, you have to ask all those questions, but it's really just learning about someone's business and what makes them tick.”
Timestamps
:36: Luis Romero, Senior Vice President and Head of Sales North America at The Guardian US, shares about his upbringing in New York City with his parents immigrating from Ecuador and other various family members
6:40: How Luis was led to working at The Guardian, what they do, who they represent, and what they stand for
12:29: Luis talks about how his upbringing has formed the ways in which he thinks now in his work at The Guardian and in previous positions
15:34: Luis’ experience being a father of three, including a newborn, how he balances life and work, and how the pandemic has given him an opportunity to be more present
18:26: Luis shares his unique time working at companies like NBC Universal, Univision, Cats Media Group, Group Nine Media and leading their roles in multicultural sales
26:36: Luis’ thoughts on how the marketplace and different brands are making space and moving around budgets to incorporate different cultures in their sales and marketing strategies
31:05: Where Luis draws his inspiration from
32:12: Advice for those who are thinking about a career in sales or entering the digital media space
34:37: Luis talks about his success, how he gives a lot of credit to it all starting at home with his family
35:37: Luis’ top three apps and the wide range of music he’s listening to these days
38:22: Where to reach Luis and connect
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Jan 9, 2023
Ep 150 - Justin Barton, SVP of Digital Strategy & Partnerships at Black Enterprise
In episode 150, Erik and Kerel talk with Justin Barton, SVP of Digital Strategy & Partnerships at Black Enterprise, a digital resource for black entrepreneurs, black-owned businesses, and career, tech, and money content for black people. Justin was born in Brooklyn, NY to his mother and father who were both educators in New York. He eventually went on to Hofstra University to get his BA in Business Administration and got his MBA at Long Island University. Justin has been working in the media industry for about 18 years now and his repertoire includes Viacom, iHeartMedia, MTV News, and Daily Mail.
Justin stresses the importance of companies using black owned media to reach black viewers as well as increasing the number of diversity hires in the workplace and media environment. He shares the different types of black stories they’re writing and sharing at Black Enterprise - lifestyle, local, financial, and more. Justin also talks through his career journey of climbing up the ladder from analyst to eventually SVP and what it took to get him there including skills, networking and experience.
“Don't stay somewhere where you're not appreciated, don't stay somewhere where your opinions aren't taken seriously”
Timestamps
:37: Justin Barton, SVP of Digital Strategy & Partnerships at Black Enterprise shares his experience growing up in New York and where he got his education
1:35: Justin talks about his mother and father, both originally from Brooklyn and educators
3:16: Justin shares his experience at his first job out of college in Finance and then eventually moving to media at Disney ABC television
4:37: What is going on at Black Enterprise, including how the pandemic affected the company, and how they’ve had a meteoric rise in the past 3 years
7:12: Justin talks about how his career has been affected by him being a black man and one of the things that has kept him in the right place at the right time with the right people
10:19: What the “board list” at Black Enterprise is, how it has helped black people get onto executive boards and C-suite positions, and their commitment to get people of color in more of those types of roles
13:35: The effort and commitment to push more advertising dollars to diverse people and agencies and educating others on black media in general
16:12: Justin talks about the importance of getting black content out to people from a trusted source
17:35: What it takes to have a great career in media
22:20: How networking is so important to developing professional and personal relationships in your industry, especially media specific
24:09: Justin shares his top 3 apps that help keep him informed and entertained
26:16: How to connect with Justin
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Oct 16, 2022
Ep 149 - Detavio Samuels, CEO at REVOLT
In episode 149, Kerel Cooper talks with Detavio Samuels, CEO at REVOLT, a Black-owned and operated multimedia platform servicing content 24/7 across digital, linear, and live media channels.
Detavio shares his excitement with the changes he witnessed at The REVOLT Summit held in September 2022 in Atlanta, GA, the impact being made on black culture by the black community, and how he feels his passion is the thing that makes him the most dangerous than anyone else in the space. He also shares his thoughts on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the media space and how more work has to be done to credit black creators for their work, how REVOLT is shifting the narrative for black people, not just in the United States, but the entire black diaspora, and where he draws inspiration from, including the one and only Sean Combs.
“I always say that I'm not the smartest, I don't have to be the brightest, but in this role, and in this space, I'm one of the most dangerous. And I'm dangerous because of everything you just said, because I'm aligned with my passions, I'm aligned with my purpose, I'm aligned with my mission, I'm doing all the things that feed my soul.”
Timestamps
:47: Detavio Samuels, CEO at REVOLT, talks about The Revolt Summit in September 2022, bringing the next generation of future leaders together and strengthening the REVOLT brand around black culture
2:40: Why REVOLT moved to Atlanta, how Atlanta is the black mecca for all things black culture, and being able to create more opportunities for the black community
4:14: Detavio’s family life growing up in Boulder, Colorado, to his mother whose family is from Chicago and who helped cultivate his faith and his father who is Jamaican, born in Costa Rica, who was immersed in black culture
6:05: Detavio shares his college journey starting at Duke University, his favorite Duke basketball player, his goals of being an executive, pledging to Kappa Alpha Psi, and discovering marketing which was the thing that set his soul on fire
9:26: Detavio’s start at Johnson & Johnson, while creating a company on the side and figuring out what to do with his career
10:09: The importance of following the footsteps of people who are in the position you want to be in, studying the anomalies and how Detavio used that strategy while in college and moving into his career
11:50: How Detavio moved to REVOLT, coming from Johnson & Johnson, GlobalHue, and getting into the media game to create content that people wanted to watch
13:17: Detavio’s journey from starting as COO at REVOLT and moving to CEO
14:27: How Detavio feels about being the face of the REVOLT brand, the challenges he faces internally and externally
16:26: The part of being CEO at REVOLT that Detavio enjoys the most and how his passion for the work he does makes him more dangerous than anyone else in the space
17:59: Detavio’s thoughts on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the media space, how there has been movement, but still so much more ground to cover, and closing the gap between what black culture creates and how much they get credit and paid
21:43: What’s exciting Detavio at REVOLT right now, the change that is being created, shifting the narrative for black people all over the world by building the world’s largest, most powerful black storytelling engine
23:42: Where Detavio draws inspiration from, his first interview with Sean Combs, and the importance of being able to be yourself wherever you’re working
26:12: Detavio’s top three apps he uses to chat with people all over the world, help him create content for Instagram, and to help him unwind
28:49: How to find Detavio and REVOLT on social media
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Oct 10, 2022
Ep 148 - Guy Griggs, Vice President of National Sales at The New York Times
In episode 148, Erik and Kerel talk with Guy Griggs, Vice President of National Sales at The New York Times. Guy was born and raised in Long Island, New York, went to school at James Madison University in Virginia, moved back to NY after graduation and hasn’t left. His parents, both educators, cared very deeply about his education which has provided him the right tools for his career and showed him the value of focus and hard work. Right out of college, Guy started working at Bloomberg in the finance department then to sales, moved to Adwalker to get into advertising, then to CNN, The Washington Post, and is currently at the New York Times.
Guy shares different aspects of his experience moving through his media and advertising career such as the importance and necessity of networking, leaving workplaces if they are not inclusive and supportive, and finding a mentor or sponsors who you can emulate and learn valuable lessons from. He talks about his experience with being the “different” one in many rooms he’s stepped into as well as feeling imposter syndrome, how he has become a better leader and mentor to others, and the value he places on the transparency of diversity, equity, and inclusion in his workplace.
“I feel like you follow people and when you're with people who are supportive, and accepting and inclusive, that's where you're going to do your best work, that's where your mind is going to expand. And I would encourage people, if they're not feeling comfortable in the workplace, then leave. There are a million other jobs, we work way too much and way too hard to be confined to a place where we're unhappy or we're not feeling valued.”
Timestamps:
:47: Guy Griggs, Vice President of National Sales at The New York Times, shares where he grew up and was raised, where he went to college, and where he stays currently
2:03: We learn more about Guy’s experience at James Madison University, the beauty of the campus and community, and some run ins that came up as a new face in the area
4:04: Guy talks about his parents who were both educators, how that shaped his childhood in school and how it has become useful in his career path now
5:34: Guy shares where he started off in his career right out of college, making a lateral move to do what he really wanted, which was advertising and where he is now; Bloomberg, Adwalker, CNN, The Washington Post, The New York Times
10:55: The importance of networking in the media and advertising industry and how Guy used his network to work at all these different companies
12:03: Guy breaks down the difference between being an individual salesperson and a sales leader of a team
16:34: How Guy has used his mentors and sponsors to help him become better in his jobs and how he has passed those strategies along to his mentees as well
20:13: What leading by example means to Guy and how he looks at people in his life who lead by example and emulates them; ie. The NYT CEO, Meredith Kopit Levien
23:34: Guy on imposter syndrome and how he deals with feelings of being judged walking into a room or in a meeting and becoming a good leader through those times
29:07: The importance of DEI at The NYT and at any workplace to make sure the employees feel included and the workplace is diverse with different backgrounds and thoughts to create better outcomes
31:00: The number one app Guy uses on his phones to share his life and tell stories
31:48: Guy’s love of music, the Apple music app, Beyonce, and the fun ways he uses Venmo in his life and with friends
33:37: Guy shares his favorite book on his bookshelf behind him and how he acquired so many books
36:04: Where you can find Guy on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and email
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Sep 6, 2022
Ep 147 - Mary Myers, Author, Speaking & Co-Founder
In episode 147, Erik and Kerel talk with Mary Myers, Author of African Born: An American Story. Mary was born in Ethiopia and had multiple scholarship opportunities that brought her to the United States right after high school graduation. With no connections, no family or friends, and no roadmap, she sought out the freedom that she once craved back home. She eventually went on to work for Amazon, Dow, and Bank Of America, just to name a few. While facing multiple hardships, Mary decided to take a break from work and found herself writing. This writing turned into her first book, half memoir, half self-help, African Born: An American Story which is filled with real life stories and poetry.
Mary shares her experience as a young girl in Ethiopia who was about to go onto study Civil Engineering, but found a way out through a scholarship and a little fish in a big pond in the United States. She shares how she wanted so badly to create her own path, experience freedom, and be more available to the opportunities that she was seeking. Mary has advice for those who want to write a book, what she goes over in her book, and what made her write it in the first place.
“If you can effectively tell your story, and understand how the skill you're building and the background you have fits into what this company is trying to solve, I think that would make you a really good candidate.”
Timestamps:
:29: Mary Myers, Author of African Born: An American Story, talks about where she grew up and her journey to the United States
2:33: Mary shares why she was so focused on leaving Ethiopia for the U.S. and finding the freedom she was seeking
4:03: The path that Mary would have taken if she had stayed in Ethiopia
6:15: Mary talks about her book, African Born: An American Story, how that came about, the passion to tell her story, and the struggles she was facing at the time of writing it
8:05: Mary breaks down what being bold means to her and what questions she asks herself to make sure she is staying her true self
9:28: How Mary started her career path in the U.S. after coming over with no contacts or connections and no roadmap guiding her where to go
11:35: The two things Mary tries to pass onto people she works with within leadership, DEI in tech, and strategy to help in their careers
13:05: What Mary is going to do when she goes back to her home of Ethiopia after moving away 13 years ago
14:39: The places Mary draws inspiration from, including conversations and books
15:21: Advice for anyone who wants to write a book
16:28: The top three apps Mary uses for entertainment, education and inspiration
17:00: Where to find Mary Myers and how to buy her book African Born: An American Story
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Jul 23, 2022
Ep 146 - Miki Reynolds, CEO at Grid110
In episode 146, Erik and Kerel talk with Miki Reynolds, CEO at Grid110, a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles that provides free entrepreneurship programs to early stage founders. Miki was born and raised in the Bay Area, Alameda, with her mom, who is Japanese and her dad, who is Caucasian American. Growing up mixed, Miki never really explored her multicultural identity until she went to college at UCLA and found more people who were exploring their identities there. She has worked in tech her whole career, co-founded Grid110 with 6 other people and eventually stepped into the role of the Executive Director a few years in, then moving to CEO about a year and a half ago.
Miki shares the work that’s happening at Grid110 including working with almost 250 companies so far, 70% led by women and 74% led by founders of color. She also talks about her work life blend and how what she does outside of work sometimes looks similar to what she does inside of work - being on the advisory board for Women in STEM LA and South by Southwest, to name a couple. Miki shares how she has faced imposter syndrome, a couple ways on how to overcome it, how to become a possibility model to show others what’s possible, and what Grid110 looks for in founders before they consider working with them.
On imposter syndrome: “I think it's just reminding yourself that if something like that comes up, you were invited to that table. That there was a reason that you were chosen, that this is being presented to you and that is they want to hear your voice, your perspective. And you have one. I think it's just to have confidence in that and to figure out what is it that I want to say? And how do I want to share it?”
Timestamps
:46: Miki Reynolds, CEO and Co-Founder of Grid110 shares what Grid110 is and what is happening there these days
2:15: Miki talks about where she’s from, where her parents are from, her experience growing up as mixed (Japanese and white) and how she didn’t really find community until college
6:00: How Miki’s mom’s experiences have influenced how Miki lives her life
8:01: Miki tells Erik and Kerel about the work she’s doing outside of Grid110, including being on the advisory boards for Women in STEM LA and South by Southwest
10:57: The biggest thing Miki has learned from being a co-founder and CEO of Grid110 and the journey she went on to step into the CEO role
15:45: The most rewarding part of working at Grid110 and working with the entrepreneurs and business owners there
18:46: The specific criteria Miki and Grid110 looks for when working with companies or founders in their cohort programs
21:15: What excites Miki the most about the future of Grid110 including expanding their reach to other cities outside of Los Angeles
25:06: How Miki has dealt with imposter syndrome and two things she’s learned over the years on how to overcome it
27:53: The idea of “possibility models” and how you can be a possibility model for others to show them what’s possible
29:44: Miki shares her concept about T3, the triple T threat
31:05: The top three apps Miki uses on her phone to stay socially active and physically active
34:23: How to get in touch with Miki and with Grid110
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Jul 10, 2022
Ep 145 - Armond Davis, Founder & Managing Partner, The Paragon Group
In episode 145, Erik and Kerel talk with Armond Davis, Founder & Managing Partner at The Paragon Group, an investment group that focuses on minority and women-owned businesses. Growing up in St. Louis to a family of educators, Armond has always had a thirst for learning and knew he wanted to be a businessman at 7 years old after a “take your kid to work day” at his mother’s tall office building. He earned an MBA in Finance and another MBA in commercial real estate investment and eventually blended his love for investments and operating businesses in 2006. After people telling him his education was inferior, almost going bankrupt, and making a lot of mistakes, he realized his journey from investments to business owner and back to investments was all meant to be.
Armond shares the mindset he has and that he looks for in founders who he wants to invest in, his thesis that minorities and women will outperform anyone else at anytime, the importance an abundance mindset plays in investing and business, how he takes his losses or other people’s criticisms and uses them as fuel, and the value and priority he puts on community and mentorship.
“When you understand why you're doing something, then it's much more difficult to get knocked off your path. And once you've identified what your purpose is, what your reason for being here is, then you can commit to that. And when you move within that purpose, the universe rewards you.”
Timestamps:
:43: Armond Davis, Founder & Managing Partner at The Paragon Group, shares how The Paragon came to be and his first M&A deal, which was a big learning lesson
2:44: Armond talks about his family background of educators and how he knew he wanted to be a businessman at 7 years old
4:22: Armond shares his investment thesis, the importance of an abundance mindset, and how to use money as a tool
7:52: How to create and cultivate a mindset of abundance
10:05: Armond shares why he is so passionate about his purpose, his thoughts on the recent social movements and how minorities and women can get one step ahead to get sustained dollars
16:21: Why Armond puts so much importance on mentorship and community
19:50: Armond gives credit to his alma mater, Florida A&M University for instilling confidence in him and shares a story of a challenging conversation he had with an employer
24:23: The superpower of empathy
25:51: Where Armond draws his inspiration from, what TV shows he watches, and why it’s a skill to draw inspiration from anywhere
29:28: What Armond is looking forward to next with The Paragon Group
30:47: The three apps Armond uses on his phone to stay connected, informed, and engaged
32:42: How to reach Armond Davis
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Jun 26, 2022
Ep 144 - Crystal Roman, Owner at The Black Latina Movement
In episode 144, Erik and Kerel talk with Crystal Shaniece Roman, Owner at The Black Latina Movement, a theater and film production company in New York City. Crystal grew up in New York City and was born to Jamaican and Puerto Rican parents. At a very young age she fell in love with acting and the arts in general and then continued on to become an actor. As she continued in her career, due to her being biracial and not fitting into the one race box everyone wanted to cast from, she wasn’t getting many roles. She decided to start making her own work and that was when The Black Latina Movement started. Other than being the Founder and CEO, she has now written, produced and directed.
Crystal shares the changes being created through The Black Latina Movement by traveling to different universities and opening up others’ perspectives about her and others’ cultures, the forward progress that’s being made in the movie industry through the power of people and community, and a very important lesson Crystal has learned about herself since running her own business.
“A lot of the time, especially with algorithms and Instagram, people will feel like they have to just jump into different things just to stay relevant. Like, "Oh, I'm doing this one thing and this isn't working for me. And I'm going to do this. And I'm going to do that." You have to stay firm in what your passion is because tides will change and fades go in and out, but if you falter and you don't stay firm and you don't stay disciplined, it's very easy to lose it.”
Timestamps
:38: Crystal Roman, Owner at The Black Latina Movement, tells us about her experience growing up with Jamaican and Puerto Rican parents in the boroughs of New York City
3:16: Kerel asks Crystal which side of the family’s food is better - Jamaican or Puerto Rican
4:03: Crystal shares about The Black Latina Movement, a theater and film production company in New York City and how it became what it is today
6:08: Crystal’s perspective on what has inspired change in the movie industry to feature more diverse voices and shows
8:09: How the pandemic and social and civil unrest has impacted The Black Latina Movement and the positive change that has come from sharing their perspectives with others
10:19: Crystal talks about how she got into acting
10:54: Crystal shares how times have changed with actors and artists and the lessons she’s learned from when she was actively acting to how to adapt to the landscape these days
12:14: The impact Crystal’s parents made on her to be an artist and a person of culture
13:25: One important thing Crystal has learned about herself since she has started running her own business
14:42: The future of The Black Latina Movement, including touring universities, different cities, more on the digital spaces and upcoming shows
17:19: Where Crystal is finding inspiration these days
18:52: Crystal shares a few of her favorite actors
20:02: The three apps Crystal uses the most to stay connected
20:54: Where you can find Crystal Shaniece Roman and The Black Latina Movement
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Jun 20, 2022
Ep 143 - Nicolet Gatewood, Executive Director at BLAC
In episode 143, Erik and Kerel talk with Nicolet Gatewood, Executive Director at BLAC (Building Leaders and Creators), a twelve-week, paid internship for creative thinkers that takes place at independent ad agencies across the country. Nicolet was born in Boston, but grew up in many different places after her parents split. Her mom, who is white, moved to Arizona and her dad, who is black, took Nicolet on the road a lot as he was a touring musician, based in Brooklyn. Growing up biracial, seeing a lot of diversity, and also a lot of racism, fueled Nicolet’s passion to pursue Black Studies in college. She went on to work in cultural equity for a decade and stepped into the advertising space just a few years ago.
Nicolet shares the tremendous work that’s going on at BLAC, the opportunities that are opening up for the interns in the program and agencies in getting such needed and available talent. She has realized that what she learns and gains from the interns is just as important as what she’s teaching them. And she opens up about the impact her parents have made in her life from showing her what hard work looks like to having the confidence and audacity to lead a life based on passion, as well as her many, countless mentors she’s had throughout her life.
“If you're able to attract young, diverse talent, but you're losing them within three years, it's not a problem of the talent, it's a problem of your organization. How are you supporting them, investing in them, allowing them to grow? Is it equitable and fair? These are systems. You have to transform your systems. And most importantly, the way to affect real change, as we all know, is leadership.”
BLAC: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blac-internship-program/
Nicolet Gatewood on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolet-gatewood/
Timestamps
:36: Nicolet Gatewood, Executive Director at BLAC shares her experience growing up with her mom in Arizona and her dad in Brooklyn, New York
2:58: Nicolet talks about being biracial in a predominantly white town in Arizona with her mom and touring with her dad, a musician, and surrounded by alot of civil rights and anti-apartheid activists
4:32: Nicolet looks back at how different her parents’ experiences were with raising a biracial child
6:42: Nicolet explains into the BLAC internship program (Building Leaders and Creators) and it has opened up so many opportunities for great talent
10:41: The problem with the advertising industry isn’t a lack of available and diverse talent, it’s a lack of opportunities
13:05: How Nicolet was introduced to BLAC, why she was so moved and impressed by previous interns, and the fact that it is absurd to expect that employees turn off their identity while at work
16:13: Why we should start calling out microaggressions, understand that we all have things to learn, and create psychologically safer environments for all groups of people
18:36: Nicolet says she may be foolishly optimistic, but she believes the industry is heading in the right direction, but the step to take now is to make real change
22:34: What Nicolet is most excited about the future of BLAC
25:09: Where Nicolet stays connected online, who she follows in the DEI advertising space
27:21: Mentors Nicolet has had throughout her life, including her parents, college professors former bosses, her current boss, and the interns she works with at BLAC
27:49: Some of the founding agencies and others that currently work with BLAC
32:39: Nicolet’s favorite apps she uses to stay connected, entertained, and informed
33:43: Ways to reach Nicolet and the team at BLAC
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May 30, 2022
Ep 142 - Abdul Rastagar, GTM Leader, marketing author, and career coach
In episode 142, Erik and Kerel talk with Abdul Rastagar, GTM Leader, marketing author, and career coach. Abdul hosts a quick 5 minute LinkedIn podcast called Up Your Game where he interviews marketing executives to give career advice for those who are looking to get into the marketing field. He has also written a book called Up Your Game based off of the many interviews he’s completed. Growing up in many different places in his childhood - from Afghanistan and throughout Europe - Abdul eventually made it to the US and now resides in California. He received his degree in organic chemistry and became a pharmaceutical scientist until realizing that he wanted to do something else, something that he would love. He bridged the gap between pharmaceuticals and marketing and made it fully over to the technology marketing field and fell in love with the ways of thinking and fast paced environment.
Abdul shares his unique perspective of being an uncommon person in the United States and how he…
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May 15, 2022
Ep 141 - Jeff Lindor, Founder and CEO at The Gentlemen’s Factory Inc.
In episode 141, Erik and Kerel have a conversation with Jeff Lindor, Founder and CEO at The Gentlemen’s Factory Inc. based out of Brooklyn, NY. Gentleman's Factory is a community and a movement bringing men, black men specifically, together for entrepreneurial programming, executive series’, and physical spaces to work together, build, and move the world. Jeff was born in Haiti and grew up in Brooklyn, NY from the age of three. Even after having a successful career and family at the age of 29, Jeff felt he was being called to create a bigger impact. This pushed him to leave his high paying job and go full force into entrepreneurship.
Jeff shares the massive impact the Gentlemen’s Factory is having on the Brooklyn community through members investing in themselves and their surroundings by giving them a stake in their community’s real estate, working with black-owned businesses, developers, and banks. He is also excited about the Gentlemen’s Factory podcast where he shares his…
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May 9, 2022
Ep 140 - Katie Kern, Agency Partner at Media Frenzy Global
In episode 140, Kerel and Erik have a conversation with Katie Kern, Agency Partner at Media Frenzy Global. Media Frenzy Global works primarily with tech companies, from midsize to enterprise sized companies, working on brand development, public relations programs, and also content marketing. Katie, also known as Ekaette, is a big sports lover and has moved from companies such as Nike and Reebok to now helping Atlanta as they go through a major tech boom. She was very inspired by her mother who was always a curious person and her father who was a Black Panther, constantly in the forefront and shaking things up. After having trouble finding work after graduation, Katie decided to change her name from Ekaette to Katie. She uses her story to help her mentees in making sure they stay authentic and take part in shaping the tech industry and beyond.
Katie shares what an exciting time it is to be in Atlanta, as it influences everything, working with challenger brands to really make a differen…
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May 1, 2022
Ep 139 - Rob Richardson, Founder at Disrupt Art
In episode 139 Kerel speaks with Rob Richardson, Founder at Disrupt Art, a company that aims to curate an interactive space on Web3 for artists, collectors, and activists to revolutionize the impact of art. Rob’s love of activism comes from his parents - his father who was very involved in both the labor movement as well as the Civil Rights Movement and his mother who was the founder of a restaurant. After being told by his 8th grade teacher that college wasn’t a path he was going to be able to follow, his mother said otherwise and Rob went on to study at the University of Cincinnati. There he also started the school’s first chapter of the NAACP and went on to become more involved in politics and public service and eventually moved into the Web3 space founding Disrupt Art.
In this talk, Rob speaks on the importance of the ownership of platforms, for artists, especially brown and black artists to be fairly compensated for their art, and the massive opportunity people have now mor…
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Apr 17, 2022
Ep 138 - Phil Schraeder, CEO at GumGum
In episode 138 Kerel and Erik sit down with Phil Schraeder, the CEO at GumGum, a company that empowers advertisers to deliver creative advertising campaigns without the use of personal data. Phil grew up as the middle child in Illinois, stayed close to home through college at Northwestern University, and started his career at KPMG. He didn’t feel he could be open and express himself in ways that he wanted in that environment so he took the opportunity to move to Los Angeles to find himself and explore who he is. Out West, Phil started working in the accounting sector of the movie industry, which made him much more comfortable, he found connections and eventually moved into the tech space.
In this conversation, Phil talks about his experience of his 10 years so far at GumGum, how they are addressing privacy in the online space, creating a workplace culture that is accepting and open to feedback, and bringing authenticity to digital environments.
“With all the exciting things we're…
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Apr 10, 2022
Ep 137 - Daniel Oppong, Founder at The Courage Collective
In episode 137 Kerel and Erik discuss DEI with the founder at The Courage Collective, Daniel Oppong. Coming from immigrant parents from Ghana, West Africa, Daniel has always been an adventurer, achievement-oriented, and overall determined person, which has helped him tremendously in his career. He found himself working at a company out of college for over 5 years, felt unfulfilled, and totally rethought his priorities and what he really valued. That was when he jumped in the tech space working for only $10/hour, even with having a lot of experience and a master’s degree, but it didn’t matter because it was a great fit as they aligned with his values.
In the discussion, Daniel talks about The Courage Collective and how they are helping transform the employee experience, all the way from recruiting to post work, the holistic approach they bring to companies and making sure they are only partnering with companies who are truly invested in DEI and not just wanting to check off boxes.…
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Apr 3, 2022
Ep 136 - Avantha Arachchi, Chief Operating Officer at A-Frame Brands
In episode 136 Kerel and Erik talk with Avantha Arachchi, Chief Operating Officer at A-Frame Brands, about catering to marginalized markets and trailblazing for up and coming brands. Avantha describes herself as a perfect blend of her parents with her dad being an electrical engineer and her mom, a fashion designer which has helped her become multifaceted and dynamic in whatever situation. As a transgender woman, Avantha shares her unique perspective as to how equality and privilege work in the business world and how she still needs to be good allies to people whose experiences she doesn't understand.
In the conversation, Avantha talks about her work at A-Frame of getting rid of the one-size-fits-all model and catering to specific markets and needs, how one’s skills developed in a certain market may be very useful and transferable to other markets, and the importance of building relationships with people you work with who support you and not only listen to you, but encourage your in…
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Mar 27, 2022
Ep 135 - Raquelle Zuzarte, Founder & CMO at Equity Project For All
In episode 135 Kerel and Erik discuss brand storytelling and workplace equity with founder and CMO of Equity Project for All, Raquelle Zuzarte. Raquelle shares her interesting and unique childhood of traveling around the world and growing up in three very different places with her parents and two sisters. She had always loved storytelling, but through her experience working at Johnson & Johnson, Proctor and Gamble, Viacom, Charter, and the Washington Post, she has learned what questions to ask when creating equity and driving growth in a company.
During the chat, Raquelle shares what she’s excited about with her work at Equity Project for All, what questions brands need to be asking, no matter their market, and why it is so important to her for brands and companies to walk the talk by taking action and creating real change within their organizations and around the world.
“Exposure to business...made me think about...how we use the mechanics of business and the motive of profitabi…
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Mar 19, 2022
Ep 134 - Brooke Goodspeed, Founder at GETincluded: inclusion of neurodivergent individuals
In episode 134 Kerel and Erik chat with Brooke Goodspeed, Founder at GETincluded which is a non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating the social inclusion of neurodivergent individuals in the community setting. During the conversation, we chat with Brooke about the mission of GETincluded, the challenges that the disabilities community face, her personal attachment to the disabilities community, and why she is so passionate about her work.
Timestamps
0:07: Minority Report Podcast introduction with Brooke Goodspeed, the founder of GetIncluded.org
1:05: The mission of GetIncluded.org and the biggest challenge the organization is helping to solve
3:26: The challenges and opportunities of employers hiring neurodiverse workers
4:57: How to eliminate the stigma and separation against individuals with specials needs or disabilities
5:49: Why Brooke is so passionate about her work at GETIncluded and her community
8:14: Exciting aspects about the future of GETIncluded
9:11: The shifts i…
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Mar 5, 2022
Ep 133 - Bilen Mesfin Packwood, CEO of Change Consulting
In episode 133 Kerel and Erik chat with Bilen Mesfin Packwood, CEO of Change Consulting which works with nonprofits, foundations, and other mission-driven organizations to raise awareness and visibility, change hearts and minds, and inspire action. During the conversation, Bilen tells us all about what's going on at Change Consulting, her career journey, life as a CEO, and much more.
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Feb 27, 2022
Ep 132 - Gary Coichy, Founder & CEO at Pod Digital Media
In episode 132 Kerel and Erik chat with Gary Coichy, Founder & CEO at Pod Digital Media which is a multicultural podcast network. During the conversation, Gary tells us all about what's going on at Pod Digital Media, including the multi-year deal with McDonald's plus we discuss Gary's career journey, lessons learned as a CEO, and much more.
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Feb 19, 2022
Ep 131 - Nani Vishwanath, Consultant with The Courage Collective: elevate the voices of the unheard
In episode 131 Erik and Kerel chat with Nani Vishwanath, Consultant & Facilitator with The Courage Collective and Program Manager, Inclusion Marketing at REI. Nani's personal mission is to elevate the voices of the unheard. During our conversation, we discuss what it's like growing up as a first-generation American, her career journey that leads to being a DEI professional, some of the progress of racial equity and inclusion over the past two years, and much more.
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Feb 13, 2022
Ep 130 - Immersive experience from the perspective of a black woman
Episode 130 features a conversation about an immersive experience from the perspective of a black woman. We welcome back to the podcast for the second time Myra LalDin, Founder + Chief Visionary Officer at Perspectives. Joining Myra for this conversation is the African Ancestry advisory team at Procter & Gamble. This team includes Anthony Kesler (Engineering Senior Director), Kimberly Mapp (Senior Director), Nina Tavernier (Digital Solutions Manager), and Benjamin Jones (Electrical Engineer) at Procter & Gamble. We had a fascinating conversation about the process for creating this project, the goals of the project, microaggression, discrimination, and much more.
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Feb 6, 2022
Ep 129 - Anthony Oni, Managing Partner and CEO of Elevate Future Fund at Energy Impact Partners
In episode 129 Erik and Kerel chat with Anthony Oni, Managing Partner and CEO of Elevate Future Fund at Energy Impact Partners. During the conversation, we discuss Anthony's passion for creating capital opportunities for people of color in cleantech space, his upbringing that helped shape who he is today, fatherhood, dealing with racial bias, and much more.
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Jan 30, 2022
Ep 128 - Tia Cummings-Hopkins, SVP Global Brand Marketing at Square: Being Intentional
In episode 128 Erik and Kerel chat with Tia Cummings-Hopkins, SVP Global Brand Marketing at Square. Tia is a strategic brand and general manager with over 17 years of post-MBA experience and a passion for building strong consumer brands. During our conversation, we discuss Tia's career journey, the importance of companies showing up true to themselves, the dilemma that black senior leaders face in the workplace, being intentional about your career, and much more.
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Jan 22, 2022
Ep 127 - Di Ciruolo, Head of Inclusion at Jambb: measure and solve
In episode 127 Erik and Kerel chat with Di Ciruolo, Head of Inclusion at Jambb. Di is a Boston-based Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) leader in tech with 10 years experience in People Ops and 5+ years in DEIB specifically. We had a fascinating conversation with Di covering her personal journey which includes growing up in foster care, Di's time in Atlanta which sparked her career, her book (Ally Up), the state of DEIB, and why it's important for companies to measure and solve.
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Jan 15, 2022
Ep 126 - Lashawnda Goffin, CEO at Colossus SSP
In episode 126 Erik and Kerel chat with Lashawnda Goffin, CEO at Colossus SSP. Lashawnda has over 14 years of experience in planning, buying, negotiating, and sales. During the conversation, Lashawnda tells us more about Colossus SSP. The mission and vision behind the company, the state of programmatic advertising, her career journey, and much more.
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Jan 9, 2022
Ep 125 - Suneet Bhatt, President at Boldr: the joy of storytelling
In episode 125 Erik and Kerel chat with Suneet Bhatt. Suneet is Dad first, Co-Founder of two kids, children's book author, President at Boldr, and Founder of My Authentic Story. The one common theme across all of Suneet's interests is his joy for storytelling. During the convo, Suneet discusses the impact of his dad on his storytelling ability, how he navigated tough times during the COVID pandemic, why he believes the great resignation is really a reckoning, and much more.
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Jan 2, 2022
Ep 124 - Dante Simpson, Co-Founder at ESPAT & CEO of ESPAT TV
In episode 124 Erik and Kerel chat with Dante Simpson, Co-Founder at ESPAT & CEO of ESPAT TV. During the convo, Dante discusses the idea behind ESPAT, why it's important to keep pushing forward when you get a "no" in business, the state of DEI in esports/gaming, advice for anyone launching their own business and more.
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Nov 28, 2021
Ep 123 - Michael Texidor, VP Program Management Office at IAB: Learning and Sharing Information
In episode 123 Erik and Kerel chat with Michael Texidor, Vice President, Program Management Office at IAB. Michael has 15+ years of experience overhauling processes, creating organizational efficiencies, and maximizing financial success for media industry organizations. During the convo, Michael describes the roles his mom and dad played in shaping who he is today as a father, professional, and leader. Michael also shares insights into his passion for managing and leading people.
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Nov 13, 2021
Ep 122 - Hélène Parker, Founder and Chief Programmatic Sensei at Helene Parker Consulting LLC
In episode 122 Erik and Kerel chat with Hélène Parker, Founder and Chief Programmatic Sensei at Helene Parker Consulting LLC. During our conversation, we talk about Hélène's identity, career journey, why she launched her own business, the importance of producing content for your business, thoughts on DEI, and why you should always bet on yourself.
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Oct 31, 2021
Ep 121 - Sharon Harris, Chief Marketing Officer at Jellyfish: Metrics, Measurement, and Transparency
In episode 121 Erik and Kerel chat with Sharon Harris, Chief Marketing Officer at Jellyfish. During our conversation, we dive into Sharon's experience of growing up in a small town, her career journey, the evolution of the CMO role, and why metrics, measurement and transparency are key to an organization's DEI strategy.
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Oct 24, 2021
Ep 120 - Daniela Herrera, Director, Recruitment Operations and DE&I at R/GA
In episode 120 Erik and Kerel chat with Daniela Herrera, Director, Recruitment Operations and DE&I at R/GA. During our conversation, we dive into Dani's family background, career journey, her passion for DEI, the influence the Backstreet Boys had on her career, and much more.
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Oct 21, 2021
Ep 119 - Tunde Ajaba-Ogundipe - Head/GM of African Music Strategy at Sony Music Group
Live from ADCOLOR 2021 Kerel chats with Tunde Ajaba-Ogundipe - Head/GM of African Music Strategy at Sony Music Group. At ADCOLOR, Tunde took part in a panel discussion about the art of making things happen. During this interview, we continue the discussion he was having on stage plus chat about his family background, African culture, his experience with code-switching, learning the music business, and much more.
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Oct 20, 2021
Ep 118 - Victor Barbieri - Enterprise Marketing Lead for LATAM at Spotify: Amplifying Black Voices
Live from ADCOLOR 2021 Kerel chats with Victor Barbieri - Enterprise Marketing Lead for Latin America at Spotify. At ADCOLOR, Victor moderated a panel discussion focused on amplifying & elevating black women. During this interview, we continue the discussion Victor was having on stage plus chat about his upbringing, career journey & learning on the job, the experience of being a white Latino who is raising a black child, and much more.
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Oct 19, 2021
Ep 117 - ADCOLOR Futures: Hackathon winners
Live from ADCOLOR 2021 Kerel chats with the winnings of the ADCOLOR Futures hackathon Jennifer Chocolate, Chima Egbuzie, Kahlita Finger, Hung Lang, and Paula Ngon. We had a great convo about ADCOLOR Futures, the importance of representation, what it was like going through the hackathon experience, and much more.
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Oct 18, 2021
Ep 116 - Ousman Sahko Sow - Co-Founder and President at Blacktag: The art of storytelling
Live from ADCOLOR 2021 Kerel chats with Ousman Sahko Sow, Co-Founder, and President at Blacktag. At ADCOLOR, Ousman took part in a panel discussion about the art of making things happen. During this interview, we continue the discussion Ousman was having on stage plus chat about Ousman's childhood & upbringing, why he created Blacktag, the art of storytelling, and much more.
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Oct 17, 2021
Ep 115 - Anna Johannes - 2012 Paralympian and Account Supervisor at Porter Novelli: Racism & Ableism
Live from ADCOLOR 2021 Erik and Kerel chat with Anna Johannes - 2012 Paralympian and Account Supervisor, Marketing at Porter Novelli Boston. At ADCOLOR, Anna took part in a panel discussion about racism & ableism: intersections of accessibility. During this interview, we continue the discussion Anna was having on stage plus chat about Anna's childhood, turning a disability into a superpower, advocating for the disability community, and much more.
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Oct 11, 2021
Ep 114 - Sandy Gould - VP Talent Inclusion at Yahoo: Unleashing superpowers
Live from ADCOLOR 2021 Erik and Kerel chat with Sandy Gould, VP, Talent Acquisition, Diversity & Inclusion, and Learning & Development at Yahoo. At ADCOLOR, Sandy was a part of a panel discussion about mental health & media. During this interview, we continue the discussion Sandy was having on stage plus chat about Sandy's background, career journey, passion for helping people unleash their superpower, and much more. Sandy also mentions some of the great work that Lorenzo Lewis is doing at The Confess Project. Check it out here: https://www.theconfessproject.com/
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Oct 10, 2021
Ep 113 - Desyree Dixon, LCSW-C at Whew Corp: Identity Based Trauma
Live from ADCOLOR 2021 Erik and Kerel chat with keynote speaker, Desyree Dixon. Desyree is a trauma transformer and change point expert. During our convo, we continued the discussion Desyree was having on stage about identity based trauma. We also discuss Desyree's background, career journey, why she is so passionate about mental health, and much more. For more on Desyree, check out her work here: https://www.desyreedixon.com/
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Oct 9, 2021
Ep 112 - Karen McFarlane, CMO at LetterShop
In episode 112 Erik and Kerel chat with Karen McFarlane, CMO at LetterShop and Chair of Diversity, Inclusion & Strategic Innovation at American Marketing Association New York. Karen takes us through her career journey, the impact of colorism, DEI efforts at AMA NY, and much more.
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Oct 3, 2021
Ep 111 - Antonio Lucio, Principal and Founder at 5S Diversity
In episode 111 Erik and Kerel have a fascinating conversation with Antonio Lucio, Principal and Founder at 5S Diversity and ADCOLOR 2021 Lifetime Achievement honoree. We cover a lot of ground in this interview including his career journey, the importance of finding community, mentorship, experience dealing with racism, and much more.
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Oct 2, 2021
Ep 110 - Lori Johnson, CEO at Appara Digital Marketing & Chair of Executive Programs at AMA New York
In episode 110 Erik chats with CEO at Appara Digital Marketing and Chair of Executive Programs at American Marketing Association New York. Lori is a lifelong leader in the effort to identify and curtail discrimination of businesses and business leaders. During our convo, Lori takes us through a few examples of curtailing discrimination, her career journey, the future of the CMO programs at AMA NY, and much more.
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Sep 28, 2021
Ep 109 - Nicole Dei, Program Manager Global Media Accounts at Facebook & ADCOLOR® 2021 honoree
In episode 109 Erik and Kerel chat with Nicole Dei, Program Manager - Global Media Accounts at Facebook and Ms. ADCOLOR 2021. Nicole takes us through her experience of growing up in the United States to parents from Ghana, her career journey, thoughts on diversity in the media industry, and much more.
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Sep 20, 2021
Ep 108 - David Ryan Barcega Castro-Harris, Founder at Amplify RJ: teaching restorative justice
In episode 108 Erik and Kerel chat with David Ryan Barcega Castro-Harris, Founder at Amplify RJ. We cover a wide range of topics with David including his family background, why he leans into using five names, what is restorative justice, and much more.
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Sep 15, 2021
Ep 107 - Raashee Gupta Erry, Founder and CEO of Uplevel
In episode 107 Erik and Kerel chat with Raashee Gupta Erry, Founder and CEO at Uplevel. During our conversation we dive into Raashee's career journey, learn a lot about Uplevel, why she loves finding solutions to challenges and much more.
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Sep 6, 2021
Ep 106 - Fahad Khawaja, Founder and CMO at Hue: the myth of the pipeline problem
Fahad Khawaja is a connector of diverse voices, ideas, and perspectives. During his chat with Erik and Kerel he explains the importance of bridging cultures, why he started Hue, lessons learned as a third culture kid, and how failure has helped him succeed.
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Aug 28, 2021
Ep 105 - Glen Patterson, Co-Founder at WorkSchool: Connecting courses to careers
In episode 105 Erik and Kerel chat with Glen Patterson, Co-Founder at WorkSchool. During our conversation we dive into Glen's career journey, the story behind WorkSchool, the intersection of education and the job market, entrepreneurship, powering through difficult moments, and much more.
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Aug 22, 2021
Ep 104 - Cherian Thomas, Co-Founder and CEO of Octopus Interactive
In episode 104 Erik and Kerel catch up with Cherian Thomas, Co-Founder and CEO of Octopus Interactive which is the largest national network of interactive screens inside of Uber and Lyft vehicles. Cherian takes us through his upbringing, career journey, the positive influence that his parents had on him, the importance of company culture and much more.
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Aug 15, 2021
Ep 103 - Doni Aldine, Editor-in-Chief of CULTURS Mag: Celebrating cross-cultural identity
Doni is a globally mobile Afro-Latina who lived on four continents and is passionate about creating a community for cross-cultural populations. We had a fascinating conversation with Doni about her family background, why travel is a big part of her life, the definition of third culture kids, her career journey, what she's up to these days as the Editor-in-Chief at CULTURS Mag, and a lot more!
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Aug 7, 2021
Ep 102 - Lloyed Lobo, Cofounder, Boast.AI: Pain is the precondition of growth
In episode 102, Erik and Kerel catch up with Lloyed Lobo, Cofounder at Boast.AI. Lloyed takes us through his childhood which includes being a refugee from Kuwait during the gulf war, his career journey, the importance of company culture, hiring for diversity, and a lot more.
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Aug 1, 2021
Ep 101 - Sukhi Sahni, SVP Head of Brand Communication at Wells Fargo: first deserve, then desire
Sukhi Sahni is currently serving as Senior Vice President, Head of Brand Communications at Wells Fargo. We had a great conversation discussing her family background, and overall personal and career experiences. It's all of these experiences which have shaped Sukhi into the global citizen that she is today and why she is a firm believer in hard work and education.
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Jul 24, 2021
Ep 100 - Jean Brownhill, CEO & Founder at Sweeten: Building things
Episode 100 features Jean Brownhill, CEO & Founder at Sweeten which creates an end-to-end renovation experience for homeowners. Erik and Kerel had a fascinating conversation with Jean about her family background, career journey, why she launched Sweeten and why Jean has a passion for building things.
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Jul 17, 2021
Ep 99 - Roxy Young, CMO at Reddit: bringing your professional and personal self to work
In episode 99, Erik and Kerel chat with Roxy Young, CMO at Reddit. This is a great conversation with Roxy about her personal life, career journey, dealing with microaggression, and the importance of bringing your professional and personal self to work.
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Jul 11, 2021
Ep 98 - Jonathan Hodge, SVP at UBS Financial Services: financial therapy
Jonathan is a part of the athlete and entertainment division at UBS Financial Services where he provides financial services and solutions for his clients. Listen in to hear more about Jonathan's family history, career path, why he is passionate about providing financial services to the black community, and much more.
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Jun 27, 2021
Ep 97 - Monique Nelson, Chair & Chief Executive Officer at UWG: Culture Matters
Monique Nelson is the Chair & Chief Executive Officer at UWG, the longest-standing multicultural agency in the United States of America. We had a great conversation with Monique about her family background, upbringing, and why teamwork is so important. Monique provides great insights into leadership, paying it forward, and why culture matters everywhere.
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Jun 20, 2021
Ep 96 - Anthony Hayes, President and Founder of The Hayes Initiative: working in the advocacy space
In episode 96, Erik and Kerel chat with Anthony J. Hayes, President, and Founder of The Hayes Initiative. This is a great conversation with Anthony about his personal life and career journey, including what it was like growing up and knowing at a very early age that he is gay, why he started The Hayes Initiative, and a lot more.
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Jun 13, 2021
Ep 95 - Tiffany Xingyu Wang, Chief Strategy Officer at Spectrum Labs: Solving for online toxicity
Tiffany has traveled to and lived in many places throughout the world. These experiences with different cultures and people helped shape who she is today. Tiffany is very passionate about making this web a safer place for everyone. It's why she works at Spectrum Labs and whys she founded the Oasis Consortium. We cover all of these topics and a lot more in this great conversation with Tiffany Xingyu Wang about solving for online toxicity.
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Jun 6, 2021
Ep 94 - Digiday Programmatic Marketing Summit: The State of DEI in Advertising & Marketing
The unfortunate events of the past 12 months have catapulted DEI conversations to the forefront within organizations. While the conversations are great, we still have a long way to go in terms of implementing real action. In this live session of the Minority Report Podcast, hosts Kerel Cooper and Erik Requidan chat with Elise James DeCruise, chief equity officer and Jazmine Brown, manager of diversity, equity & inclusion at Ad Council about the state of DEI in advertising & marketing, and the role we all play in impacting change.
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Jun 2, 2021
Ep 93 - Stephanie Nadi Olson, Founder of We Are Rosie: Connecting talent to opportunity
Episode 93 features Stephanie Nadi Olson, Founder of We Are Rosie, and 2020 Ad Age Visionary of the Year. Stephanie founded We Are Rosie to support extraordinary people while providing and promoting work culture that treats everyone with dignity, access to flexibility, and equal opportunity. Listen in as we chat with Stephanie about leveraging privilege for good, opening doors for others, and taking chances on people. We also discussed shedding imposter syndrome, drawing inspiration from different places, never forgetting where you come from, and a lot more.
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May 29, 2021
Ep 92 - Nike Anani, Founder of Nike Anani Practice Ltd : Family business is a life obsession
In episode 92 we chat with Nike Anani, Founder of Nike Anani Practice Ltd. Nike is an entrepreneur and a consultant. She was rated as a top-100 Family Business Consultant globally. She helps her clients bridge the gap between the senior and younger generations. During our conversation, we talk about experiences finding your north star, not belonging but overcoming. We also discuss the gender confidence gap and how to overcome that, the importance of staying focused on the right path for you, daring to dream, and a lot more.
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May 22, 2021
Ep 91 - Sean Green, Founder & CEO at ARTERNAL: The Business of Art
Episode 91 features, Sean Green, Founder & CEO at ARTERNAL whose mission is "to educate, innovate, and lead the digital transformation in the art world". Listen as we chat with Sean about his upbringing, the influence his mom has over him, why he founded ARTERNAL, his experience of being a black man in the art world and a lot more.
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May 19, 2021
Ep 90 - Mike Shaughnessy, Chief Operating Officer at Kargo: The responsibility to advocate
In episode 90 we catch up with Mike Shaughnessy, Chief Operating Officer at Kargo. Great conversation with Mike about the importance of advocacy and why he's so passionate about it. Mike takes us through his career journey, experiences that shape who he is today, what he's up to at Kargo, and much more.
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May 16, 2021
Ep 89 - Kelsey Davis, Founder & CEO at CLLCTVE: The creator economy
Fresh off being selected by Google for Startups program focused on high potential startups from underrepresented entrepreneurs based in the U.S. we catch up with Forbes 30 Under 30 2021 award winner and Founder & CEO at CLLCTVE, Kelsey Davis. CLLCTVE is a platform connecting college creators and brands targeting Gen-Z consumers. We discuss Kelsey's passions, her upbringing, experiences at Syracuse University, and much more.
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May 8, 2021
Ep 88 - Tameka Kee, Head of Content at AdMonsters
Episode 88 features a great conversation with Tameka Kee, Head of Content at AdMonsters. Tameka takes us through her career journey which includes Mediapost, Digiday, eMarketer, Rubicon Project, and launching her own business, The In.Fux Lab. We also discuss the great community that is AdMonsters, content strategy, dealing with discrimination, and a lot more.
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May 2, 2021
Ep 87 - Maxine Kozler Koven, Co-Managing Director of LDR Ventures: Investing in women founders
Episode 87 features Maxine Kozler Koven, Co-Managing Director of LDR Ventures. The conversation with Maxine dives into the world of investing in women founders. Maxine has always had a passion for mentoring and helping people. We also discuss Maxine's interesting career journey, and what needs to be done to support more founders that are women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups.
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Apr 24, 2021
Ep 86 - A'shanti F. Gholar: Changing the face of politics
Episode 86 features a great conversation with A'shanti F. Gholar, President of Emerge and Founder of The Brown Girls Guide to Politics. A'shanti's political career includes political appointee under the Obama administration, political strategists, grassroots organizers, and activists for women and communities of color. During this interview, A'shanti takes us through her career journey, why she loves politics, the experience of taking on a new role at the beginning of the pandemic, and a lot more.
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Apr 18, 2021
Ep 85 - Dr. Steve Yacovelli, Founder of TopDog Learning Group, LLC and "The Gay Leadership Dude®"
In episode 85, we speak with Dr. Steve Yacovelli, Owner & Principal at TopDog Learning Group, LLC, and "The Gay Leadership Dude®". TopDog Learning Group helps its clients improve at leadership and organizational development, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and change management. Listen as we chat with Steve about his career journey, why he launched TopDog Learning Group, the meaning behind "The Gay Leadership Dude®" and so much more.
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Apr 10, 2021
Ep 84 - Lan Phan, Founder & CEO of community of SEVEN: Born building communities
In episode 84, we speak with Lan Phan, Founder & CEO of community of SEVEN. Lan takes us through her family background and upbringing which helped shape the values, beliefs, and passions she has today. We also discuss Lan's career journey, why she launched community of SEVEN, how she handles issues of discrimination, and a lot more.
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Apr 3, 2021
Ep 83 - Sonja Kristiansen: Catching up with Sonja
In episode 83, we speak with Sonja Kristiansen, VP, Global Platform Partnerships at TripleLift. During our discussion, we catch up with Sonja about her family background, life at home, what she loves about her role at TripleLift, career advice, what inspires her, and a lot more.
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Mar 28, 2021
Ep 82 - Vikram Somaya: Living with optimism and patience
In episode 82, we speak with Vikram Somaya, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at PepsiCo. Vikram takes us through his personal and professional experiences which include growing up in India, education in the United States, and travels around the world. Listen in to hear Vikram speak on the support of his family structure, the importance of getting outside of his comfort zone, dealing with impostor syndrome, the intersection of science and art, plus a lot more.
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Mar 21, 2021
Ep 81 - Will Won: Combining passions of education and advertising
In episode 81, we speak with Will Won, Head of Sales Operations at Brainly. Will's family roots are Korean with Argentina and Spanish influence. During our conversation, we touch on many areas of Will's life, including family culture, his role at Brainly, his views on the massive spike in anti-Asian hate crimes, and a lot more.
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Mar 14, 2021
Ep 80 - Kushi Kaur: Leveling the playing field for international students
In episode 80 we catch up with Kushi Kaur, CEO & Founder at MangoVisa & Joint App where she is helping international students get the right information at the most critical times in their journey. Kushi takes us through her upbringing which includes living in India and Africa before she moved to Canada. Along the way she learned valuable lessons from her parents and experiences which shape who she is today and what's behind her motivation for her company.
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Mar 8, 2021
Ep 79 - Moving Through The Ranks: Professional Development and Growth
Episode 79 features a live panel discussion with Dennis Colon - Head of Global Operations at SuperAwesome, Stephanie Geno - SVP Marketing at Innovid, and Alicia Ray - Sr. Manager of Product Marketing & Strategy + Founder of The AdTech Collective. As part of LiveIntent's Black History Month programming Dennis, Stephanie, and Alicia provide advice for career development and growth.
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Feb 27, 2021
Ep 78 - Chris Park - Navigating the world of Revenue Operations
Episode 78 features Chris Park, Director of Pricing, Yield & Revenue Analytics at Twitch. Chris has a number of years of experience in ad tech, mainly in revenue operations. We had a great conversation with Chris that covered his family background, culture, why he loves revenue operations, his thoughts on the massive spike in anti-Asian hate crimes, and a lot more.
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Feb 14, 2021
Ep 77 - Troy Prince - Connecting human talent to the capital markets
In episode 77, we have a great chat with Troy Prince, Founder and CEO at Wall Street Bound, Inc. Troy has 20+ years of institutional equity and prop trading experience. His life's mission is to connect marginalized and underrepresented human talent to the capital markets.
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- Growing up in the Bronx, NY as a second-generation West Indian.
- The story behind launching Wall Street Bound Inc.
- His thoughts on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the financial industry.
- The road ahead for Wall Street Bound Inc.
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Feb 6, 2021
Ep 76 - Krystle Watler - Being In Flow
In episode 76, we speak with Krystle Watler, Managing Director at VIRTUE Worldwide. Krystle was born in Brooklyn, raised in Long Island, and a proud graduate of Spelman College. During our conversation, we discuss Krystle's career journey, the importance of HBCU's, the state of DEI, and much more.
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- Krystle's upbringing and the many things she learned from her parents.
- Experience at Spelman and how that prepared her for life after college.
- Advice for recruiting and retaining diverse talent.
- Why it's easier to bring your full self to work in a virtual world.
- Career journey and knowing what you don't want to do is equally as important as knowing what you want to do.
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Jan 31, 2021
Ep 75 - JR of JRSportBrief - advantages outweigh everything
In episode 75, we chat with JR of JRSportBrief. JR currently has a nationally syndicated sports radio show on CBS Sports Radio. JR provides awesome insights into how he got started in broadcasting, the importance of planning and programming, and why it's important to focus on the advantages you have vs dwelling on unfavorable circumstances.
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- JR provides insights into his career journey
- His thoughts on Super Bowl LV
- The impact that Hank Aaron had on him.
- His all-time favorite interview.
- Advice for anyone looking to start up their own YouTube channel
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Jan 27, 2021
Ep 74 - Pooja Kapoor - bringing order and structure to chaos
In episode 74, we chat with Pooja Kapoor, Director of Corporate Strategy at Google. Great conversation with Pooja about her love of technology at an early age, career journey, dealing with age discrimination and so much more. Pooja is a great leader and has been recognized for her work. She is a 2019 recipient of Crain's 40 Under 40 award and has been recognized by Business Insider for her work in digital advertising.
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- How at an early age her parents gave her the confidence that she can do anything.
- The advice that her aunt gave her that she carries with her to this day
- How her career began in Ad Ops and how that foundation helped her grow professionally.
- Why she feels it's her responsibility to open doors for others.
- Be sure to check out Pooja's book recommendation: Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster by Adam Higginbotham
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Jan 17, 2021
Ep 73 - Brian Lee - Overcoming the odds
Episode 73 features a great interview with Brian Lee, Head of Programmatic Sales at TIME. Brian takes us through his upbringing, how he learned integrity from his mother, and even as a kid he would objectively look at situations. We also discuss Brian's career journey and how some of his experiences taught him to never let a manager or company hold him back from being whom he wants to be.
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- As a kid questioned why do certain folks have things that he didn't have.
- Describes how he has overcome the odds at different stages of his life.
- Career journey which includes time at ESPN, AOL, Cadreon, and AMNET
- The importance of support from senior leadership.
- His passion project: Black Health and Wealth
- Be sure to check out his book recommendation: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight
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Jan 10, 2021
Ep 72 - Christian Borges - All hands on deck
In episode 72, Erik and Kerel have an in-depth conversation with Christian Borges, SVP of Marketing at true[X]. Great conversation with Christian covering his experiences as a Haitian-American, career journey, parenting, and much more including why he takes an "all hands on deck" approach to marketing and DEI initiatives.
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- Family background and identity: The history and struggles of Haiti and how he carries his Haitian background as part of his identity.
- Being black in America: viewing America through the unique lens of being black.
- Howard University: how his college experience shaped his social views and activism efforts.
- Career Journey: began his career working in public relations in a small agency. The value of working at a small agency afforded him the ability to learn as much as possible because he was involved in everything.
- Mentorship: Christian is proud to be a source of information, experience, and guidance for others.…
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Jan 3, 2021
Ep 71 - Danielle Belton - Be proud of who you are
In our first episode of 2021, we chat with Danielle Belton, Editor In Chief at The Root. Danielle provides some great details on her family background and upbringing which includes her parents making sure that she had a great understanding of her family history and being proud of who she is.
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- Career journey: joined The Root in 2015 and worked her way up to Editor In Chief in 2017.
- The importance of being persistent and a risk-taker in growing your career.
- How journalism has evolved in the past 20 years and why digital media has opened the doors for more diverse talent.
- Be sure to check out one of her book recommendations: Just Us: An American Conversation by Claudia Rankine
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Dec 12, 2020
Ep 70 - Belinda Smith - Championing the need for diverse decision makers
In this episode, we speak with Belinda Smith, Marketing and Diversity Activist. We cover Belinda's family background, career journey, the important social responsibility of brands, and much more.
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- What it means to grow up with pro-black parents in all-white spaces.
- Parenting by confronting her own fears.
- The need for transparency into who brands truly are.
- How the adtech industry can improve DEI.
- The importance of diverse decision-makers, not just a diverse" workforce.
- Dealing with discrimination and why everyone should really understand the term gaslighting.
- A Really interesting perspective on "mentors".
- Check out her book recommendation: Citizen, An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine
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Dec 11, 2020
Ep 69 - Cimone Casson - Money, Stocks, & Weed
In this episode, we speak with Cimone Casson, Financial Planner at Cannas Capital, LLC. Cimone is all about money, stocks and weed. Fun convo with Cimone about how she got into the cannabis industry, the importance of minorities investing, the journey of building her personal brand, how she has navigated this growing industry, and much more!
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Dec 5, 2020
Ep 68 - Martin Morse - Connecting brand to story, mission and purpose
In this episode, we speak with Martin Morse who is a senior executive building and growing brands from Fortune 2,000 to Fortune 500. Great convo with Martin about his family background and how the places he's lived have shaped who he is today. Martin's career journey includes playing pro basketball in Europe, commodities trading, financial management, and marketing. Listen as we chat with Martin about all of these experiences along with him describing for the first time publicly how he dealt with racial discrimination and why it's important for a brand to connect to its story, mission, and purpose.
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Nov 28, 2020
Ep 67 - Kristen Carbone - resilience, acceptance, and belonging
In this episode, we speak with Kristen Carbone, CEO of Brilliantly. We had a very real conversation with Kristen about her life and career journey. This includes being inspired to start Brilliantly after her mom died from breast cancer and dealing with her own experience of having a preventative mastectomy. We discuss Kristen's career path, experience starting a new company, and managing kids at home. We dive into her learnings as a CEO and the unfortunate sexual harassment she dealt with while fund raising. Listen in to hear all this plus what's next for Kristen and Brilliantly.
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Nov 22, 2020
Ep 66 - Dr. Zabina Bhasin - Teaching kids to respect all cultures
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Zabina Bhasin, Founder of In Kidz with Love. Dr. Z is a Physician, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist. We had an insightful conversation about her family background, her upbringing, and experience of launching a new business. Dr. Z shares with us detailed accounts of bullying she faced growing up, the lessons she learned from how her mom addressed it, the inspiration behind launching In Kidz with Love, and much more!
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Nov 18, 2020
Ep 65 - Eboni Britt: DEI at Syracuse University
In this episode, we speak with Eboni Britt, Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Initiatives at Syracuse University. We had a fascinating conversation with Eboni about her childhood upbringing, career journey, and the DEI efforts at Syracuse University which includes creating awareness and education for faculty and students.
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Nov 14, 2020
Ep 64 - Stephen Bailey: Going from an idea to a real business
In this episode, we speak with Stephen Bailey, Founder and CEO of ExecOnline which is changing the way enterprises learn and developing diverse leaders. Listen as we chat with Stephen about his upbringing in New Orleans, his career journey, why he loves being a CEO, and much more.
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Nov 7, 2020
Minority Report Ep 63 - Isis Miller: The Importance of Community
In this episode, we speak with Isis Miller, Community and Events Manager at Black Girls CODE whose mission is to increase the number of women of color in the digital space by empowering girls of color ages 7 to 17 to become innovators in STEM fields, leaders in their communities, and builders of their own futures through exposure to computer science and technology. Great convo with Isis about her family upbringing, career journey, how she is a champion for black girls, the experience & strategy of planning virtual events, and a lot more!
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Nov 4, 2020
Minority Report Ep 62 - Dr. Ramla Jarrar: Pursuing Excellence
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Ramla Jarrar, CEO at MASS Analytics. Dr. Jarrar is a strong believer in the industrialization of the Marketing Mix Modeling process & automation to help advertisers and agencies gain efficiency and provide better insight for their modeling and optimization projects. Our conversation covers Dr. Jarrar's family upbringing, the importance of education, career journey and what lead her to starting MASS Analytics.
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Nov 1, 2020
Minority Report Ep 61 - Stephanie Geno: Rising to the occasion
In this episode, we speak with Stephanie Geno, Senior Vice President, Marketing at Innovid where she is responsible for overseeing all aspects of marketing. We chat with Stephanie about how growing up in a diverse community helped shaped who she is today, what 2020 has taught her about marketing, why she feels discrimination in the workplace has gotten worse and the unfortunate experience of being the target of a racially motivated zoom bomb.
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Oct 28, 2020
Minority Report Ep 60 - Kiana Estevez - Your business is a reflection of who you are
In this episode, we speak with Kiana Estevez, Founder at Aisle Mine which provides chef-led virtual cooking experiences. We chat with Kiana about the experience of building a business during the COVID-19 pandemic, dealing with unfortunate situations of discrimination, the importance of food in building community and DEI plus a lot more!
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Oct 24, 2020
Minority Report Ep 59 - Live from IAB Podcast Upfront 2020
In this live session of Minority Report Podcast at IAB Podcast Upfront 2020, we chat with Justina Omokhua, SVP, Brand Marketing at Endeavor. Listen as we discuss Justina's family background that shaped who she is today, her career journey and the role brands play in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Oct 21, 2020
Minority Report Ep 58 - Charlie Echeverry - Equating diversity with growth and revenue
In this episode, we speak with Charlie Echeverry, Founder/Managing Partner at Black/Brown. We had a great conversation with Charlie covering a wide range of topics including his career journey, the mission behind Black/Brown, why he invests in travel, his thoughts on DEI and a lot more! Be sure to check out his podcast, The Diversity Remix: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-diversity-remix/id1529020218#episodeGuid=d13864b0-bddc-4f54-b986-528fb947784b
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Oct 17, 2020
Minority Report Ep 57 - Mita Mallick: Empowering those who have been excluded
In this episode, we speak with Mita Mallick, Head of Diversity and Cross-Cultural Marketing at Unilever. We chat with Mita about her career journey, the unfortunate experience of being a victim of a hate crime, the passion behind her work in marketing, and the importance of building a personal brand connected to the points you’re putting on the board.
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Oct 16, 2020
Minority Report Ep 56 - Tiffany R. Warren: A Voice for the voiceless
In her first interview since the announcement that she is stepping down from the role as SVP and Chief Diversity Officer of Omnicom Group and joining Sony Music Group, we speak with Tiffany R. Warren, Founder & President, ADCOLOR. Great convo with Tiffany about her background, influences growing up, why she started ADCOLOR, and the experience of planning a virtual conference in 2020. We also dig into what the future holds for Tiffany and why she is excited to join Sony Music Group.
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Oct 10, 2020
Minority Report Ep 55 - Live from Black Is Tech Conference
In this live session of Minority Report Podcast at The Black is Tech Conference, we chat with Alex Wolf, Tech, Culture & Business Influencer & Speaker, and Robert Collins Director of Customer Success - Strategic Accounts at Branch. Listen as we discuss their career trajectories while examining the importance of content marketing, building a lifestyle brand, storytelling, and how marketing can influence the product and overall success of a company.
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Oct 4, 2020
Minority Report Ep 54 - Noor Naseer: Anticipating that extra level of work
In this episode, we speak with Noor Naseer, Sr. Director, Media Innovations + Technology at Centro. We had a great conversation with Noor that covered a wide range of topics including prejudices she experienced growing up, her career journey, thoughts on DEI in ad tech, why she is always putting in that extra level of work, and a lot more.
Be sure to check out some of her work:
- Diversity: The KPI That Ad Tech Forgot to Measure - https://www.advertisingweek360.com/diversity-the-kpi-that-ad-tech-forgot-to-measure/
- Ad Tech Unfiltered - https://www.centro.net/podcast
- Photography - https://www.noornaseer.com/
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Sep 26, 2020
Minority Report Ep 53 - Robert ToTeras: Telling the entire story
In this episode, we speak with Robert ToTeras, TV/Movie Composer and Owner at Film-Noise.com. Robert's projects include Cleveland Hustles, Cold Justice, and Sugar Rush. Listen as we chat with Robert about his career path, travel experiences, how he's overcome being a victim of a hate crime, life as a composer, and much more.
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Sep 20, 2020
Minority Report Ep 52 - Chris Contreras: Leadership and building teams
In this episode, we speak with Chris Contreras, VP of Global Customer Success & Operations at NextRoll. Listen as we chat with Chris about his upbringing that helped shape who he is today, how he created a role for himself that helped springboard his career, his DEI efforts, and much more.
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Sep 13, 2020
Minority Report Ep 51 - Mary Almonte: Life of a Young Urban Mom
In this episode, we speak with Mary Almonte, Marketing Consultant, Podcast Host, and Freelance Journalist. Listen as we chat with Mary about her multifaceted career, the experience of being biracial growing up in Staten Island, why she started Young Urban Moms, and much more.
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Sep 6, 2020
Minority Report Ep 50 - Live from AdMonsters Virtual Publisher Forum
In this live session of Minority Report Podcast, Kerel Cooper and Erik Requidan chat with Reggie Hudson, Director of Digital Operations at Northstar Travel Group, Alicia Ray founder of the Ad Tech Collective, and Brenda Salce-Garcia, SVP, Global Customer Success at Operative & Co-Founder of Tech Bae. Listen as we discuss their career trajectories while examining the concept of the glass ceiling and uncovering how diversity and inclusion can work for the betterment of both business and society.
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Aug 30, 2020
Minority Report Ep 49 - Bobby Herrera: Living out my beliefs
In this episode, we speak with Bobby Herrera, co-founder and CEO of Populus Group and author of The Gift of Struggle: Life-Changing Lessons About Leading. Bobby takes us through his career journey which includes the US Army, his college path, and becoming an entrepreneur. Listen as we talk with Bobby about what it means to be a student of struggle, his work with the Populus Group helping organizations better manage their non-permanent workforce, and how a kind act he received as a kid helped motivate and shape him into the person he is today.
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Aug 23, 2020
Minority Report Ep 48 - Walter T. Geer III: Moving with Intention
In this episode, we speak with Walter T. Geer III, Executive Creative Director, Experience Design at VMLY&R. Listen as we talk with Walter about his career journey, how he's using this moment in time to help open doors for others, why he feels brands will get closer to the everyday life of a consumer, and much more.
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Aug 16, 2020
Minority Report Ep 47 - Marquise Francis: Amplifying stories that need to be told
In this episode, we speak with Marquise Francis, National Reporter & Producer at Yahoo! News. Listen as we talk with Marquise about his career journey, what it's like to be a black reporter at a Trump Rally, why it's his mission to make politics relatable, and much more.
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Aug 9, 2020
Minority Report Ep 46 - Keisha Sutton-James: Elevating Voices of African Americans
In this episode, we speak with Keisha Sutton-James Founder and President at Sutton Button Productions. Listen as we talk with Keisha about her family legacy including her Grandfather, Percy Sutton who was a prominent black political and business leader. We also chat with Keisha about her career journey, personal and business challenges, why she is so passionate about elevating the voices of African Americans and much more.
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Aug 2, 2020
Minority Report Ep 45 - Cavel Khan: Finding success without having a typical background
In this episode, we speak with Cavel Khan, Chief Revenue Officer at Tumblr. Listen as we talk with Cavel about his upbringing, career journey, how building during tough times is challenging but can be very rewarding and so much more.
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Jul 26, 2020
Minority Report Ep 44 - James Heighington: Leveraging this moment in time to advance DEI
In this episode, we speak with James Heighington, Global Head of Diversity Strategy at Google. Listen as we talk with James about his career journey, why James is so passionate about DEI, the importance of never compromising your values for anyone and so much more.
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Jul 19, 2020
Minority Report Ep 43 - Andre Swanston: Bet on Yourself
In this episode, we speak with Andre Swanston, Chief Executive Officer at Tru Optik. Listen as we talk with Andre about life growing up in the Bronx, NY, his career journey which always included an entrepreneurial spirit, views on diverse recruiting, the difficulties he experienced raising capital as a black founder, and much more.
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Jul 12, 2020
Minority Report Ep 42 - Maria Weaver
In this episode, we speak with Maria Weaver, CMO at Comcast Advertising. Listen as we talk with Maria about her career journey, growing up in an activist household, how she has handle awkward moments in the past, why "inclusion" can be a big hurdle, and much more.
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Jul 10, 2020
Minority Report Ep 41 - Dana L. Wilson
In this episode, we speak with Dana L. Wilson, CEO and Founder of CHIP which stands for Changing How Individuals Prosper. Listen as we talk with Dana about her experience of growing up in a diverse environment, the need she saw for starting CHIP, her career journey, why her legacy is such a big source of inspiration, and much more.
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Jul 8, 2020
Minority Report Ep 40 - Christina Carey Dunleavy
In this episode, we speak with Christina Carey Dunleavy, an award winning, passionate marketing leader. Listen as we talk with Christina about her career journey, thoughts on D&I, her passion for marketing, why travel is such a big source of inspiration and much more.
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Jun 28, 2020
Minority Report Ep 39 - Ziad Ahmed
In this episode, we speak with Ziad Ahmed, Founder and CEO at JUV Consulting, which focused on helping companies reach and understand young people. Listen as we chat with Ziad about his upbringing, efforts to support Black Lives Matter movement, how he deals with negative comments, and how he balances being a college student and entrepreneur.
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Jun 21, 2020
Minority Report Ep 38 - Aulston Taylor
In this episode, we speak with Aulston Taylor, Chief Development Officer at St. Augustine High School - New Orleans
which is an All-Boys Catholic High School where he serves as the principal advisor to the CEO on Advancement and Fundraising matters while leading the expansion of the school’s fundraising strategies and tactics. We had a great convo with Aulston about his career journey which includes a lengthy career in advertising at ESPN, BET Networks, Discovery Communications, and Viacom. Aulston also explains the important work he's currently doing at St. Augustine High School, how he mentors/coaches the students, the role his faith plays in his everyday life, and much more.
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Jun 13, 2020
Minority Report Ep 37 - Anas Ghazi
In this episode, we speak with Anas Ghazi, Chief Strategy Officer at The Stagwell Group. Listen as we talk with Anas about his career journey, his thoughts on inclusivity, and how being a "global citizen" has helped shaped his perspective in his personal life and in business.
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May 31, 2020
Minority Report Ep 36 - Doug Robinson
In this episode, we speak with Doug Robinson, Tech & Data Partnerships Lead at COVID Alliance. The COVID Alliance is a not-for-profit made up of data scientists, software engineers, policy experts, and epidemiologists who have come together with a common goal: help policymakers make smart and informed decisions to curb the COVID-19 outbreak. Listen as we talk with Doug about his career journey, his motivation for changing the world, and why it's important to work hard and have a hobby.
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May 25, 2020
Minority Report Ep 35 - Mary Emily O'Hara
In this episode we speak with Mary Emily O'Hara, Diversity & Inclusion Reporter at ADWEEK. Mary has built a career in journalism by reporting on the underrepresented and "giving a voice, to the voiceless". Listen as we discuss a wide range of D&I topics including how Mary's perspective on D&I was shaped by her upbringing, thoughts on inclusion in the workplace, and much more.
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May 17, 2020
Minority Report Ep 34 - Dawn (Randall) Christian
In this episode, we speak with Dawn (Randall) Christian. Dawn is Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity + Equity Champion/ Associate Director of Learning Strategy at AstraZeneca. Listen as we chat with Dawn about her career journey, why the authenticity of I&D efforts is super important, how she is managing work + home life, and much more.
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May 11, 2020
Minority Report - Ep 33 - Lori Tavoularis
In this episode, we speak with Lori Tavoularis, SVP, Digital Revenue & Operations at Nexstar. Listen as we chat with Lori about her career journey, why she loves building teams, how she is managing work + home life as a single parent with two kids, and much more.
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May 5, 2020
Minority Report Ep 32 - Arlan Hamilton
In this episode we speak with Arlan Hamilton, Founder, Managing Partner at Backstage Capital. Backstage Capital has invested over $7M in more than 120 companies led by underrepresented founders. Listen as we talk to Arlan about her path to launching Backstage Capital, how she has dealt with discrimination, and why she wrote her new book, It's About Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated into Your Greatest Advantage.
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May 2, 2020
Minority Report Ep 31 - Heather Carver
In our first live/virtual episode, Heather Carver, SVP Seller Accounts at Rubicon Project returns for her second appearance on the podcast. Heather gave birth to her second son in January 2020 and just returned to work from maternity leave. Heather provides some great insights into her day to day of balancing work and home life during COVID-19 with a newborn and 3-year-old son.
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Apr 26, 2020
Minority Report Ep 30 - Ana Milicevic
In this episode, we speak with Ana Milicevic, Principal and Co-founder at Sparrow Advisers. Listen as we chat with Ana about her career journey which includes working at the United Nations prior to moving into the AdTech/MarTech world. Ana also discusses what she loves the most about AdTech/MarTech, her thoughts on inclusivity, and much more.
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Apr 19, 2020
Minority Report Ep 28 - Nadia Gonzalez
In this episode, we speak with Nadia Gonzalez, Founder and CEO at ENCsquared. Listen as we chat with Nadia about her career journey and how she managed to transition from AdTech to FinTech to launching her own company. Along the way, Nadia experienced being a part of a few early-stage tech startups that were acquired. It was this experience that helped her transition to different industries and where she learned a number of great lessons that we discuss throughout this episode.
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Apr 12, 2020
Minority Report Ep 25 - Kirk McDonald
Back in February, we had the opportunity to chat with Kirk McDonald, Chief Business Officer at Xandr. We had a great conversation about Kirk's culture, background, career journey and much more.
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Apr 3, 2020
Minority Report Ep 27 - Sarah Sluis
In this episode, we speak with Sarah Sluis, Senior Editor at AdExchanger (https://www.adexchanger.com/). Listen as we chat with Sarah about how she is managing life at home during COVID-19, her career journey, thoughts on dealing with discrimination and much more.
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Mar 28, 2020
Minority Report Ep 26 - Sara Porritt
In this episode, we speak with Sara Porritt, Senior Director, OMD and USA Diversity and Inclusion Lead. Sara also runs her own podcast, Hear Us Roar Podcast. We had a great conversation with Sara which includes her story of moving to the US at a young age from China and her experience growing up in the US. Sara's career path includes quitting high school twice to pursue a career in R&B music and eventually graduating from Princeton. As an Asian-American, Sara has recently faced discrimination because of coronavirus. Listen to Sara describe these stories and much more.
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Mar 19, 2020
Minority Report Ep 29 - Advice for anyone entering the AdTech / MarTech industry
In every episode, we always ask our guests to provide advice for anyone new entering the AdTech / MarTech industry. In this episode, we recap some of the best answers.
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Feb 23, 2020
Minority Report Ep 24 - #GirlDad with Dennis Colon
Episode 24 is a little different than our typical content. We welcome back Dennis Colon to the podcast. Dennis is SVP Ad Ops & Strategy at CBSi. In this episode, we speak with Dennis about what it means to be a #GirlDad.
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Feb 1, 2020
Minority Report Ep 23 -Desiree Tunstall
In this episode, we speak with Desiree Tunstall, Instructor at General Assembly and President at the Tunstall Foundation. We had a fascinating conversation with Desiree about the evolution of her professional career and the passion behind her work in building schools in Africa and the Black Birthright program.
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Jan 20, 2020
Minority Report Ep 22 - Elise James DeCruise
In this episode, we speak with Elise James DeCruise, Vice President Head of Multicultural Marketing and Inclusion at MediaMath and CoFounder/President at Dandi, a people analytics company for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We had a great conversation with Elise about how she combines her experience in education with her passion for D&I to make the workplace better for everyone.
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Jan 5, 2020
Minority Report Ep 21 - Janice Gassam, Ph. D.
In this episode, we chat with Janice Gassam, Ph. D., Founder of BWG Business Solutions. Janice is the founder of her own company, TEDx speaker, Professor and contributor writer at Forbes and Fast Company. We had a great conversation covering a wide range of topics including her upbringing, career path, career advice, why she felt like she was stuck between three cultures and how that shaped the work she does today.
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Dec 8, 2019
Minority Report Ep 20 - Ruthie Schulder
In this episode, we talk with Ruthie Schulder, Co-Founder and CEO at The Participation Agency. Ruthie explains why she describes herself as a staunch feminist, the notion of "movement" being an important part of her life, values that she lives by and much more.
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Dec 1, 2019
Minority Report Ep 19 - Shira Atkins
In this episode, we talk with Shira Atkins, Co-Founder & CMO at Wonder Media Network. Listen as we discuss with Shira the purpose behind her company, advice for anyone who is starting their own business, why yoga plays a big role in her day to day and so much more.
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Nov 17, 2019
Minority Report Ep 18 - Myra LalDin
In this episode, we talk with Myra LalDin, CEO at VECTRE Perspectives. Myra and Kerel had a chance to catch up at the 3% Conference in Chicago. During the discussion, they talked about Myra’s upbringing. Myra also explained how her global experience has shaped who she is and why she is so passionate about diversity and inclusion. For more on Myra and VECTRE Perspectives visit: http://vrperspectives.com/
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Oct 9, 2019
Minority Report Ep17 - Adrian D'Souza
In this episode, we talk with Adrian D'Souza, Senior Vice President of Sales Strategy and Operations at Intersection Co. Listen to this fascinating conversation with Adrian as he takes us through his career journey, discusses why spending time with his family is key to work/life balance and how he handled being personally discriminated against in the workplace.
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Sep 2, 2019
Minority Report Ep16 - Winter Mendelson
In this episode, we talk with Winter Mendelson, Founder and CEO of Posture Media. Listen as we talk with Winter about the struggles faced growing up, coming to the understanding of being non-binary, the reason and mission behind Posture Media and much more.
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Aug 12, 2019
Minority Report Ep15 - Oleg Korenfeld
In this episode, we talk with Oleg Korenfeld, Global Chief Platforms Officer at Wavemaker. Listen as we discuss Oleg’s career journey, the challenges of moving to the United States as a young kid, his thoughts on improving diversity and inclusion in the adtech space and much more.
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Jun 13, 2019
Minority Report Ep14 - Brenda Salce-Garcia & Seema Patel
In this episode, we talk with Brenda Salce-Garcia, Senior Vice President, Customer Success at Operative & Seema Patel, Vice President, Partnership Development at Viacom. Listen as we discuss why Brenda and Seema launched TechBae, advice for any women entering the adtech space, their thoughts on work-life balance and much more.
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May 15, 2019
Minority Report Ep13 - Erik Requidan
As the podcast comes off a bit of a hiatus, Kerel Cooper interviews Erik Requidan in this episode. Erik is Vice President of Sales and Programmatic Strategy at Intermarkets, Inc. as well as cofounder and cohost of this podcast. Listen as Erik talks about growing up half Filipino, half Guatemalan in the DC area. How he got into the digital advertising space and why he’s excited about the future of the industry.
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Mar 31, 2019
Minority Report Ep12 - Meg Runeari
In this episode, we talk with Meg Runeari, Vice President of Business Operations, N. America at Teads. Listen to hear Meg talk about how she got her start in digital advertising, why her mom and her wife have been two of the biggest influences in her life, the great work she is doing with the Media Inclusion Experience (MIX) and much more.
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Mar 10, 2019
Minority Report Ep11 - Leo Morejon
In this episode, we talk with Social Media Pioneer, Influencer Marketing and University Educator, Leo Morejon. Listen as we talk to Leo about growing up as Cuban-American in New Jersey, how he got his start in digital marketing, the idea behind his company Build & Inspire, and why you should always ask “why”.
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Feb 16, 2019
Minority Report Ep10 - Amir Talai
In this episode, we talk with Amir Talai, VP of Client Success at Adslot. Listen as Amir talks about growing up Persian in the United States, how he goes about building diverse teams, why meditation and mental health is important and much more.
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Jan 31, 2019
Minority Report Ep9 - Bindu Lokre
In this episode, we talk with Bindu Lokre, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Consciously Unbiased. Listen as Bindu talks about leveraging her experience to be an agent for change, focusing her efforts on things that have a purpose, where she draws inspiration from and much more.
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Dec 9, 2018
Minority Report Ep8 - Semande Agosa
In this episode, we talk with Semande Agosa, Head of Programmatic and Strategic Partnerships at Bonnier Corporation. Listen as Semande talks about steps taken that have helps his career trajectory, accomplishments he’s most proud of and his thoughts on diversity and including in advertising and marketing.
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Nov 3, 2018
Minority Report Ep7 - Felix Zeng
In this episode we talk with Felix Zeng, Head of Programmatic at Watson Advertising Inc. Listen as Felix tells his story of transitioning from Wall Street to Digital Advertising, why networking is so important to your education and how going above and beyond in your day to day so critical for growing your career.
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Sep 9, 2018
Minority Report Ep6 - Heather Carver
In this episode we talk with Heather Carver, SVP Seller Accounts at Rubicon Project. Listen to Heather tell her story of how she first got into AdTech, challenges of moving from an individual contributor to team leadership role, how she manages work-life balance and much more.
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Aug 19, 2018
Minority Report Ep5 - Wu Mahmood
In this episode we talk to Wu Mahmood, VP, Programmatic at Cadreon. Listen to Wu tell his story of how he got into AdTech, provide some leadership advice, how he helps underrepresented groups and much more.
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Aug 4, 2018
Minority Report Ep4 - Rich Sobel
In this episode we talk to industry veteran and consultant Rich Sobel. Listen to Rich tell his story of being openly gay in AdTech, the challenges he faced in the social atmosphere of the industry and how he's overcome those challenges. Rich also discusses how his love for change and evolution has lead him on a very interesting career journey. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as Kerel and Erik did.
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Jul 15, 2018
Minority Report Ep3 - Dennis Colon
In this episode we talk to Dennis Colon, VP of Ad Operations and Strategy at CBS Interactive. Listen to Dennis tell his story of what inspires him, how he overcomes challenges to lead by example and why being a mentor is so important to him.
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Jul 6, 2018
Minority Report Ep2 - Ashley McGee
In this episode we talk to Ashley McGee, Senior Director Strategic Partnerships at TRONC (formerly Tribune Publishing). Listen in to Ashley tell her story of balancing digital advertising during the day, crisis counselor at night as well as being a great mom.
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May 29, 2018
Minority Report Ep1 - Stephanie Layser
In this episode we talk to Stephanie Layser, Vice President of Advertising Technology & Operations at News Corp. Listen in to Stephanie tell her story of
how she got into digital advertising, why building relationships is so important and the honest conversation we have about being self-aware.
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