Black + Corporate Coffee Chats

Join us for the 8th installment of the Black + Corporate Coffee Chats Podcast as we talk with Damaune Journey, the current Chief Growth Officer of 72 and Sunny. Damaune walks us through his corporate ascension to leadership from pre-college to present. He lets us in on the strategy behind his professional pivots and imparts his wisdom and best practices from his experience. Be sure to watch the complete episode! You won't want to miss a gem.

Tune into our 7th episode as we have a marvelous conversation with All-Star Chief Marketing Officer and founder of the Black Executive CMO Alliance (BECA), Jerri DeVard! Jerri has been a corporate executive for decades, at the helm of marketing for companies including Office Depot, Verizon, Citibank, Nokia, Revlon, and more! She gives words of wisdom that she's collected and created along her career journey. A Harlem native and Spelman alumna, she talks about her authenticity and staying true to herself. Be ready to take notes on this episode! It is a must-listen!

We're back! Tune in to this incredible episode where we chat with the VP of Global Equity and Inclusion at Colgate-Palmolive company. He details his New York upbringing and following the breadcrumbs to his passion throughout his career. He also looks to the future and imparts valuable wisdom to young professionals. There is lots to be inspired from in our conversation. Comment your takeaways below!

Listen in on our 5th episode as we chat with the incomparable Anton Vincent, President of Mars Wrigley North America. Anton discusses his humble beginnings in Mississippi and his pivot from playing college basketball to working in telecom to business school to finally anchoring his career in consumer packaged goods companies. Anton is authentic and gives candid career advice throughout the conversation. You don't want to miss this chat.

Tune in to our 4th episode with this powerhouse executive! Denise talks about her journey to media and entertainment and the tactics that she has employed to cultivate her success. She did not let her midwest roots deter her from an industry that for most solely lives on the East or West coast. The longevity and fullness of her career are evidently a result of her tenacity, proficiency, and character. Listen to learn more!

Tune into the 3rd installment of Black + Corporate Executive Coffee chats as we speak with Samira Sharif, Vice President of U.S. Networks Distribution at ViacomCBS. She talks about her journey through music to television and how making and keeping good relationships are critical to success in the industry.

We travel through Chris's career with him in this reflective yet forward thinking conversation. We dive into his career start in ad sales then move on to discuss his career pivots that more firmly planted him in entertainment and television. Chris shares invaluable insight and advice from his rich experiences and offers candid anecdotes to accompany it. Tune in to learn and enjoy!

Cordell Hardy, Philly native and FAMU (B.S.) and University of Minnesota Twin Cities (Ph.D) grad walks us through his journey to corporate leadership. He found his way using his passion for math and science as his compass. In this episode, he talks about early critical thinking skill development as a foundation for his success, remaining intellectually curious, and using his position for greater impact. Listen for these gems and more!