Disruptor Series

"I think in a funny way, my dad programmed me to be a slacker with a work ethic" Imagine your parents not only knew what your job in advertising was, but deeply understood the business and the barriers to doing the best work possible.  In this extended and insightful interview, Cameron Day (yep, from that "Day" family.  His dad is ChiatDay co-founder Guy Day) shares wisdom learned from both his father and over 25 years of ad experience.  Whether you're currently an advertising 'creative', aspire to be one, or are just a fan of the industry, this is a MUST LISTEN episode. Cameron's new book "Chew With Your Mind Open (The Advertising Survival Guide)" has been touted as a "MasterClass in advertising" and uses enlightening and entertaining stories to provide creatives with practical ways to not only survive, but thrive in their careers.   Get More From The Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn Credits: Host - Rob Schwartz & Asha Davis Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Producer - Matt DePaola Executive Producer - Asha Davis Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman    

The Next Decade of Disruption is a 3 episode series we've created in partnership with the 2021 3% Conference.   "I think people dim their light to be accepted into certain areas.  It dims their ideas...and it seems like that is built into Corporate America." In the third and final episode, Asha sits down with Ashton Womack, Daily Show w/ Trevor Noah Writer and Stand Up Comedian, to discuss the future of news, comedy and inclusivity in the entertainment industry.   As a staff writer on arguably the most diverse show in late night,  Ashton has seen first hand the difference inclusivity makes across the news stories covered, the broad range of humor and the lives of those behind the scenes.  While most writer's rooms are predominantly white and male, The Daily Show prides itself on giving opportunities to underrepresented talent - or should we say 'emmy-winning' talent! To learn more about the 3% Movement, visit: https://www.3percentmovement.com   Get More From The Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn Credits: Host - Rob Schwartz Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Producer - Matt DePaola Executive Producer - Asha Davis Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

The Next Decade of Disruption is a 3 episode series we've created in partnership with the 2021 3% Conference.   "An empathetic truth is a way of sharing 'unvarnished realities' of what's happening in a corporate culture" In the second episode of our series, Jean Grow - accomplished author, Professor Emeritus at Marquette university & Founder of GROW DEI Consultancy - breaks down what it really means to embody diversity, equity and inclusion into your business "in real life". As the Chief TruthTeller at GROW, Jean is accustomed to enlightening professionals to realities that they are often less than comfortable with.  However, in a world where "DEI" is both the most important and most overused acronym in corporate America, it's these difficult conversations that lead to truly disruptive change. To learn more about the 3% Movement, visit: https://www.3percentmovement.com   Get More From The Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn Credits: Host - Rob Schwartz Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Producer - Matt DePaola Executive Producer - Asha Davis Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

The Next Decade of Disruption is a 3 episode series we've created in partnership with the 2021 3% Conference.   "To be a 'legend' is to leave this place better than when we began" In the first episode, we hear from two legendary Ad Women who have defied convention throughout their careers.  Nancy Reyes is the CEO of TBWAChiatDay NY and Katrien DeBauw is Global President of TBWAMedia Arts Lab, and they are both dedicated to disrupting antiquated notions of what leadership looks and acts like.   Nancy and Katrien have been recognized across the industry for driving their businesses forward and championing inclusivity, ultimately echoing the 3% Movement's position that Diversity = Creativity = Profitablity. To learn more about the 3% Movement, visit: https://www.3percentmovement.com   Get More From The Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn Credits: Host - Rob Schwartz Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Producer - Matt DePaola Executive Producer - Asha Davis Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

“You get better training at a fast food restaurant than you do at an agency.” Being a "creative" can be simultaneously fulfilling and exhausting.  For many of those fortunate enough to earn a living from their creativity, there aren't many truly useful places to turn for continuous learning and growth.  Luckily, Jason Sperling - current Global ECD at Facebook Reality Labs and former ad agency superstar - has written what Rob Schwartz calls "the creative director's MBA".  In his new book titled "Creative Directions", Jason aggregates his compendium of knowledge from both agency and client side to help inspire a new generation of creative leaders. Get More From The Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn Credits: Host - Rob Schwartz Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Producer - Matt DePaola Executive Producers - Emily Larsen / Asha Davis Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

"I would actually caution people about 'trying' to sound smart"   With the proliferation of texting, shorthand, and autocorrect, one could argue that grammatical-correctness is at an all time low.  In one of our wittiest and informative episodes yet, author, copywriter and ad industry vet Sara Rosinsky shares memorable tips on how we can all improve how we communicate. While some live by the mantra that 'done is better than perfect', in Sara's world, a grammatically perfect email or text is worth its weight in gold. Her book "Unflubbify Your Writing" provides readers with fun ways to remember tricky spelling, punctuation and grammar rules (some of which we've likely already broken in this description!)    Credits: Hosts - Rob Schwartz & Asha Davis Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Producer - Rashida Peters Executive Producers - Rashida Peters / Asha Davis Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman  

"At a senior executive level, the talent pipeline has been starved for decades of diverse talent."   There's no denying that the 'way we work' has forever changed due to the pandemic.  With trends like 'The Great Resignation' emerging as companies / employees navigate what their 'return to the office' looks like, many believe the once-in-a-generation shifts we're about to see in corporate America have been a long time coming. Since 2014 (that's pre-pandemic FYI), Brian Dolan, CEO of WorkReduce has been advocating for 'remote work' as a key asset to the advertising / marketing world due to its appeal to top talent across diverse backgrounds and its cost-effectiveness for both large and small scale businesses.  In this episode, Brian connects the dots on how to drive diversity, reduce turnover and increase profitability by leaning in to the power of remote work.   Get More From The Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn   Credits: Hosts - Rob Schwartz & Asha Davis Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Producer - Rashida Peters Executive Producers - Rashida Peters / Asha Davis Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Let's face it, creativity requires a lot of stupid ideas in order to get to the good ones   Getting to a good idea is something Marketers do daily.  Getting to a great idea happens much less often.  As this episode is launching during the Cannes Lion award season and America's Independence Day festivities, it felt apt to highlight Ideasicle CEO Will Burns - a particularly special Disruptor whose independent "virtual-idea company" is breaking borders in a truly award-worthy way.     Get More From The Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn   Credits: Hosts - Rob Schwartz & Asha Davis Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Producer - Rashida Peters Executive Producers - Rashida Peters / Asha Davis Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

An insight is different than an idea, because an insight gets us to change how we behave.    In one of our most insightful episodes ever, author and globally renowned advertiser Mark Pollard breaks down the meaning of "strategy" and how marketers can get the best out of their multifaceted teams. He opens up about how is own childhood experiences shaped his approach to planning and management, and why comedians and strategists have much more in common than people may think.   Buy his book: Strategy Is Your Words   Get More From The Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn   Credits: Hosts - Rob Schwartz & Asha Davis Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Producer - Rashida Peters Executive Producers - Rashida Peters / Asha Davis Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

If you are selfless in your intentions, selfless in your full engagement, selfless in your expectations, things will eventually unfold in a positive way.   Bill Tsapalas is probably best known for his strategic creativity, having helmed creative campaigns for some of the industry's most notable brands and agencies.  What many may not know, is that Bill is fiercely passionate about the city of New York and the local neighborhoods that make it the best city in the world.  At the outset of the pandemic, two of the city's most famed industries - Restaurants & The Arts - were completely upended.  This prompted Bill to use his skills and experience to help, and the Curbside Canvas project was born.  Over the past year, local restaurants and talented artists across NYC have partnered together to turn 'Streeateries' into Street Art - a concept that has proven so beneficial to both industries that it is continuing to live on even as NYC re-opens. Trust us, this episode is definitely worth a listen - you may even get a surprise musical performance from Bill himself!   Get More From The Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn   Credits: Hosts - Rob Schwartz & Asha Davis Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Producer - Rashida Peters Executive Producers - Rashida Peters / Asha Davis Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

"If you believe you need to earn attention as a brand, it completely changes the creative process"   In an era that will ultimately mark the 'death of cookies', Dan Greenberg CEO & founder of Sharethrough - a platform that powers ads for big publishers like Forbes, CBS and Time - is focused on helping advertisers drive effectiveness with tactics aligned to the ways human brains actually perceive and want to receive digital ads.  Sound interesting?  We thought so too.   Get More From The Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn   Credits: Hosts - Rob Schwartz & Asha Davis Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Producer - Rashida Peters Executive Producers - Natalie Zeller / Rashida Peters / Asha Davis Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

“I kept telling people we’re like the Ben & Jerry’s of Healthcare”   Imagine a world where your healthcare team was committed to solving your health problems - before they even start.  Joy Altimare - Chief Engagement / Brand Officer of EHE Health - and her team are disrupting our outdated notions on healthcare by doing just that - providing personalized preventive care coupled with behavioral science and modern communication / design tactics in an effort to help them lead longer, healthier lives. As a former ad agency executive / marketer, Joy's team likens creativity to 'finding solutions' and applied this thinking to help their business and the humans they serve successfully navigate the most impactful health issue of our generation - the Covid-19 pandemic.      Get More From The Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn

"When you tell a story the right way, all 7 parts of the brain light up."    When you think of Hollywood storytelling, you probably think of movies, tv shows and big budget content.  In this episode - recorded just before the 2021 Oscars - Kristina Paider breaks down the mechanics of Hollywood storytelling and discusses its applications across both marketing and personal growth.  Her new book The Hollywood Approach focuses on ways individuals can script their own lives like hit movies in order to maximize their potential and live the life of their dreams.    Get More From The Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn   Credits: Hosts - Rob Schwartz & Asha Davis Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Producer - Rashida Peters Executive Producers - Natalie Zeller / Rashida Peters / Asha Davis Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

I suspect a lot of the people who are writing these ads have never even tried these items.   Bill Oakley - former show-runner for The Simpsons - sheds light on his new gig as a highly sought after burger-reviewer, awards show founder (check out The Steamies) and start-up toy designer along with tips for marketers and influencers looking to authentically connect.  Heralded as the Gordon Ramsey of Fast Food, Bill uses a combination of quick wit, engaging video and unbridled honesty to set him apart from traditional influencers which has made him a fan favorite of both 'foodies' and brands alike.     Check out Bill's foray into the world of high end toy design: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brenden-hyde/sneaker-sniffer-a-collectible-designer-toy-from-bill-oakley    Get More From The Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn   Credits: Host - Rob Schwartz Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Producer - Rashida Peters Executive Producers - Natalie Zeller / Rashida Peters / Asha Davis Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

"We had to immediately shift out of selling vehicles and into how we can help take care of our customers"   In this candid yet in depth interview, Nissan USA CMO Allyson Witherspoon  provides insightful perspective on modern marketing, auto industry trends, diversity and what's next for the company after successfully navigating the business through a year none of us will ever forget.  She also highlights the 'leadership shift' that has occurred during the pandemic and provides both professional and personal advice to CMO's and aspiring leaders.   Get More From The Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn   Credits: Hosts - Rob Schwartz & Asha Davis Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Producer - Rashida Peters Executive Producers - Natalie Zeller / Rashida Peters / Asha Davis Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

“Does the Wall Street Journal reflect business or can The Wall Street Journal change the future face of business?"   In what turned out to be quite an enlightening conversation, Suzi Watford - Wall Street Journal EVP, Chief Marketing & Membership Officer - breaks down the story behind the publication's current success in the ever-evolving newspaper business.  Today, over 3MM+ people subscribe to WSJ - the most in its history.  A big part of this success is due in part to Suzi and other disruptors at the publication who  have made a strategic pivot towards digital, cultivated a more diverse readership base and doubled-down on their commitment to trustworthiness.   Get More From The Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn   Credits: Hosts - Asha Davis & Rob Schwartz Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Producer - Rashida Peters Executive Producers - Natalie Zeller / Rashida Peters / Asha Davis Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

“I think the pandemic has made us all creative in a different way”   Comedy, particularly live sketch and improv comedy has been one of the hardest hit entertainment genres since the onset of the pandemic.  Many talented and successful artists in the space have had to make significant career shifts in order to adapt. Caroline Martin is a sketch comedy writer, performer and improviser who's breakout Netflix show The Astronomy Club received accolades across the industry.  Sketch comedy and Improv are typically not very 'diverse' genres - especially when compared with stand up comedy - and The Astronomy Club is particularly special as it's one of just a handful of all-black troupes.  In this highly entertaining episode, Caroline shares her journey, her pandemic pivots, her new gig as a writer for the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and advice for those looking to make changes in their own lives.   Get More From The Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn   Credits: Hosts - Asha Davis & Rob Schwartz Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Producer - Rashida Peters Executive Producers - Natalie Zeller / Rashida Peters / Asha Davis Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

"As a marketer, it’s my responsibility to seize moments...and use them as a springboard to help more people understand the value our product is bringing"   In this insightful, yet surprisingly humorous episode, Reddit CMO Roxy Young breaks down the platform's role in the GameStop stock saga, the subsequent Congress hearings and of course the iconic 5-second Super Bowl spot that successfully capitalized on the 'hype' of it all.   Get More From The Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn   Credits: Hosts - Asha Davis & Rob Schwartz Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Producer - Rashida Peters Executive Producers - Natalie Zeller / Rashida Peters / Asha Davis Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman              

“We should continue leaving room for magic in the creative workplace”   Broadway star Syndee Winters (Nala in The Lion King, Hamilton, and much much more) gives Asha & Rob a candid, insightful and often hilarious look at what it's been like having her entire career and way of life upended due to the pandemic.  With New York's biggest stages closed for nearly a year now and no opening date in sight, Syndee has embraced the digital space and is finding new ways to share her gifts through entertainment and education. Learn more about Syndee's journey and where she's going next here: www.SyndeeWinters.com   Get More From Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn   Credits:Hosts - Asha Davis & Rob Schwartz Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Producer - Rashida Peters Executive Producers - Asha Davis / Natalie Zeller Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman  

"If you start with the dollars, you’ll never get to the relationship. If you start with the relationship, you’ll definitely get to the dollars”   In this special episode inspired by the marketing madness / euphoria that surrounds the Super Bowl, Tim Staples enlightens Rob Schwartz on how advertisers can cut through the noise and leverage big moments to drive big results.   Get More From Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn   Credits:Host - Rob Schwartz Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Rashida Peters Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

  "Know Your Power"Often, when we think of 'Self Care' the first image that comes to mind is a slender white woman in LuluLemon pants doing a one-legged yoga pose.  Trust us, it's much, much, much more than that.  This week, we're highlighting Marah Lidey & Naomi Hirabayashi - two women of color who founded the Shine App - a daily self-care ritual that was recently named one of Apple's 'Best of 2020' apps.   Get More From Disruptor Series: Subscribe to our Newsletter: "Dose of Disruption" Visit our Website: www.DisruptorSeries.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn   Credits:Hosts - Asha Davis & Rob Schwartz Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Rashida Peters Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

"...There's a buzz especially in Tel Aviv, there’s a real entrepreneurial and innovative spirit there” Listen as Tedx speaker & International agency founder (Natie) Eitan Chitayat has a candid conversation with Rob Schwartz on becoming an entrepreneur, living in Israel and following your truth. Eitan is an ingenious entrepreneur who went viral for proudly proclaiming to the world "I'm That Jew" and who's Tel Aviv-based agency is rooted in authentic truth-telling - with a virtual smile.    QUOTE THIS GUEST: "If you are in the field of advertising and creative and branding, then it’s not enough to just have the day job""I don't answer the client’s standards. I don’t answer your client, I answer the brand"   Subscribe to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gZ4jjn Visit www.DisruptorSeries.com for more episodes Visit www.eitanchitayat.com/ for more from our fantastic guest!   Host - Rob SchwartzIntro/Outro Voiced by Sophia BarnettExecutive Producer - Rashida PetersProducer - Sean RiojasAudio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

In the first ever 'all-female' Disruptor Series episode, Asha Davis has a candid conversation with Author, Empowerment Coach, Motivational Speaker and Intuitive Healer - Deanna Deacon.Listen as Deanna discusses her new book: Feminine Warrior - Your Guide To Intuition & Feminine Wisdom and shares insights on how we can all use this moment in time to reflect and reset to ensure we're leading our most empowered lives.  To our male listeners, don't let the "Woman Power" exuded in this interview lead you to believe that this episode isn't for you.  In fact, allow us to 'Disrupt the Societal Norms' that dictate what women and men 'should or shouldn't' care about.   Deanna Deacon Quotables: "Every being that is alive has both masculine and feminine energy.""...(We) have been leaning towards our masculine energy as a collective society.... As a culture we value so much, the productivity, the outcome, exactly what we’re going to get out at the end of us putting in that effort... If you focus all of your energy on that there’s not actually achievement.""...balance both energies, the feminine being more of the present moment, the joy, the stopping to smell the roses...coming more into that creative nature within you where you can find solutions without having to seek them"   Visit www.DisruptorSeries.com for more episodes Visit www.DeannaDeacon.com for more from our fantastic guest!   Host - Asha DavisIntro/Outro Voiced by Sophia BarnettExecutive Producer - Rashida PetersProducer - Natalie ZellerAudio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

In a very special episode to commemorate Veteran's Day 2020, Doug Melville interviews Brigadier General Leon Johnson, president of Tuskegee Airmen inc. to gain further insight into the legendary brigade and discuss the #FlyLikeThem campaign. History has often ignored the contributions of Black Americans, leaving heroes like the Tuskegee Airmen, the first Black military pilots, overlooked. They flew nearly 1,500 missions and shot down 112 German aircraft. These men flew above prejudice, racism and hate to serve their country and drive positive change in America.   Lucasfilm & TBWAChiatDay New York have launched an educational initiative and social media campaign to provide resources to students and educators. Using the hashtag #FlyLikeThem, Lucasfilm will share quotes from the Airmen, highlight facts from their World War II experiences and encourage everyone to share personal stories inspired by their heroic examples.   “What the Tuskegee Airmen did is not Black history, it’s not military history, it’s American history." - Brig. Gen. Leon Johnson, President Tuskegee Airmen inc.   Credits: Host - Doug MelvilleIntro/Outro Voiced by Sophia BarnettExecutive Producer - Rashida PetersAudio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

In a special episode recorded in partnership with Advertising Week in New York City, Doug Melville interviews Ilana Glazer from the Generator Collective and learns how both everyday people and celebrities are using the 'power of knowledge' to drive political change. “That does resonate with people, that level of not understanding”  - ILANA GLAZER   Credits: Host - Doug MelvilleIntro/Outro Voiced by Sophia BarnettExecutive Producer - Sean RiojasAudio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Introducing our new format: the “Mini-sode.”Here we give you a quick conversation with people who are disrupting business, culture and life. Today’s “mini-sode” features the founder of Dog Lovers For Joe. A political group supporting Joe Biden for President founded by our very own DSeries founder Rob Schwartz. Listen in as host Asha Davis unearths the story of one of this historic election’s most iconic and popular spots.   Host - Rob Schwartz & Asha Davis Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Imagine the trials and tribulations of a Muslim-American family featuring an all Middle-Eastern cast. Oh, by the way, it’s a comedy. If that’s not a disruption on the American sit-com landscape, we don’t know what is. That’s why we invite you to listen in as actor and comedian Dave Merheje of the Emmy-nominated series, “Ramy” talks comedy, pop culture, ethnic culture and even the value of being Canadian on this special episode of the Disruptor Series. Also, we’re disrupting ourselves as the newest member of our hosting team takes the mic. Please welcome Asha Davis. Asha is a strategist, comedian and writer. Only on the Disruptor Series Podcast.     Host - Asha Davis Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman    

Days after the death of George Floyd, Madison Avenue was put on notice by Bennett D. Bennett and his partners. In a well-crafted, impassioned letter, Bennett and his team laid out a 12-step plan for agencies to dramatically improve the workplace for black employees. In this episode, hear the incredible story of the “Open Letter” and learn how this former copywriter and journalist launched a lightning rod for real, disruptive change. Only on the Disruptor Series Podcast.   Host - Rob Schwartz Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Derek Walker is the founder of ad agency Brown and Browner. As he says, "It's not a Black agency. It's an agency owned by Black people." Derek has been fighting to do the best work for clients throughout his career. His latest idea is the "Kumite." A creative competition that assembles the most diverse and inclusive talent to solve big challenges on behalf of brands. (If you're a CMO or brand manager, this is a must-listen.) Derek is a truly disruptive thinker. His perspective and experience will open your mind. And give you some powerful ideas on how to move your business and brands forward. Host - Rob Schwartz Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer - John Cabrera

People make statements with t-shirts, tote bags and face masks. Well, now to disrupt all of that — underpants. That’s right, designer and entrepreneur Geren Lockhart is celebrating the political heroes of the COVID19 crisis with a line of...intimates. Listen in is as she unpacks how she made headlines with the article of clothing people typically don’t see. Only on the Disruptor Series Podcast.    Host - Rob Schwartz Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer - John Cabrera

Before she was a New York Times best-selling author, and before she was editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, Elaine Welteroth was in Advertising. Listen in as Elaine sits down with host Doug Melville to talk about coming into your own – on your own terms. Live at TBWAChiatDay NY, Elaine also lays out her journey to find her voice and how that led to the inspiration behind her popular book, “More than Enough.” Podcast Credits Host - Doug Melville Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Before Covid-19 hit, we had the brilliant chef, restaurateur and author Gabrielle Hamilton at a Disruptor Series live event. And while the virus and lockdown has forced her to shut down her beloved NY restaurant, Prune, the  wisdom she shared that evening still provides food for the soul. Have a listen on this special, from-the-vault episode.  Podcast Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Jordan Goldstein is an award-winning architect at Gensler. After decades of thinking about all manner of architecture and design, he’s been laser-focused on what life will be like as we emerge from this Coronavirus crisis. What will walking into a building be like? What’s the fate of the open office? Can we ever feel optimistic again? Hear the answers to these questions and more. Only on the Disruptor Series Podcast. Also, check out Goldstein's article on how architecture may change in a post-pandemic society: https://www.gensler.com/research-insight/blog/an-architecture-of-optimism-for-a-post-pandemic-society Podcast Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman  

Feeling alone and anxious during this crisis? Giles Edwards has an idea to provide you with some company -- and importantly -- some inspiration and knowledge. You see, Giles and his collaborators have created ISOLATEDTalks.com. Emphasis on "TED." It's a nod to TED Talks as the website serves up some presentations, talks and stories from some of the Advertising industry's most inspiring people. All with a mission to help you get through this crisis. On the pod, Giles talks about how ISOLATEDTalks came about. The charity it's supporting. As well as a host of other topics like his creative company, Gasp! and his role in bringing the best-selling book, "Delusions of Brandeur" to life. Only on the Disruptor Series podcast.  Podcast Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

While the government and scientists can't agree when we can open the economy back up, one thing everyone agrees upon is that covering your nose and mouth with a mask helps keep you and others healthy. The problem? There's not enough quality masks. Enter Tito Melega. Tito's a creative director, art director, content producer and now, a mask entrepreneur. He's applying his "Ideas That Do" approach by working with a small team of collaborators from places like Germany and Nashville to use a network of 3-D printers to make a quality mask available to everyone with his new initiative: AMaskForAll.com. Hear the story -- only 4 weeks in the making -- and how it's disrupting the wrath of the Coronavirus with good old-fashioned human ingenuity and human cooperation. Only on the Disruptor Series Podcast.  Podcast Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

David Burn is the founder of AdPulp -- an advertising publication with a difference: it’s for practitioners, by practitioners. For 15 years, AdPulp has been providing news and perspective from the trenches. Listen in as he and host Rob Schwartz discuss the current state of the advertising industry, where it’s been, and the future of writing and writers. Only on the Disruptor Series Podcast.    If you are interested in more advertising industry news, check out https://www.adpulp.com/   Podcast Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

When did you realize there were differences amongst people based on their race or ethnicity? For Tiffany R. Warren, it happened when she was very young. But the differences she experienced inspired her to find ways to bring us all together. Today, Tiffany is Omnicom's Chief Diversity Officer and Founder of ADCOLOR. Listen in as she sits down with host Doug Melville -- live at TBWAChiatDay NY -- to talk about the importance of rising up and reaching back.  Podcast Credits Host - Doug Melville Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

If a drunk driver killed someone in your family, could you ever forgive them? That’s the kind of deep question Katherine Schwarzenegger takes on in her new book, “The Gift of Forgiveness.” Katherine spoke with 22 people about their stories and shares some of her incredible learnings live at TBWAChiatDay with host Doug Melville. Podcast Credits Host - Doug Melville Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Welcome to the Disruptor Series Podcast’s first “PFH.” That’s right, a Pod From Home. COVID-19 is affecting everything from how we live, how we work, how we eat, invest and  interact (or don’t interact) with each other. Listen in as host Rob Schwartz and Disruptor Series co-founder Doug Melville unpack and discuss the top 10 Disruptions of this extraordinary crisis.  Podcast Credits Host - Rob Schwartz/Doug Melville Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Douglas Davis is a designer, author, filmmaker, digital marketer and an educator. His book, “Creative Strategy and the Business of Design” helps readers truly understand design’s place in business. And it goes even further to illustrate how to marry the magic of creativity with the logic and language of strategy and finance. Douglas also shares the back story of his new film, “Imported from Brooklyn.” And the professor offers up his unique approach to teaching design born from his remarkable journey to NYC from Lexington, South Carolina. Only on the Disruptor Series Podcast.  Check out “Imported from Brooklyn” in the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9SYKAS0SSY&list=PLRSIxTBS2eRzoAcrxKJOFiLMMhBCnBcC7&index=34   Podcast Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

The advertising business is crazy. And lately, things have gotten even crazier. It’s more complex. With more platforms. More jargon. More acronyms. And more opportunities to poke fun at all of it. Creative Director and copywriter Ryan Wallman has done just that. His new book is called “Delusions of Brandeur.” And it’s a wonderful antidote to all that ails the ad business. Listen in as he and Rob unpack the inspiration and some of the hilarious content that fills its pages. Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Matt Rotondo thinks brand content should be bigger and more focused. Bigger in that he prefers to guide his clients to the IMAX movie experience. More focused in that he believes there s a secret weapon to get people to fall in love with your brand -- education. That's right, as the Executive Producer of Cosmic Picture, Matt is doing disruptive things in the brand content space -- especially with his latest project Superpower Dogs in collaboration with Mars PetCare. Listen in as he and Rob look at brand content from a more disruptive point-of-view. Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Maria Ross is the author of a new book called, “The Empathy Edge.” In it she lays out the case for empathy in business and life. And on this episode of the Disruptor Series Podcast Maria unpacks the power of empathy. And reveals how you can make your company or business more empathetic and ultimately more successful. Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Mackenzie Thomas is a product specialist at Google looking to create a more representational internet. She’s focused on showcasing content and advertising with more diversity and inclusion. Using Google technology, she and her team were able to analyze trillions of images and start to help brands understand and create a more gender balanced experience. Hear how Mackenzie created her own job at Google and how her work is having a real impact on improving the web experience. For everyone. Credits Host - Doug Melville Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Producer - Natalie Zeller Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman    

Amanda Enayati’s life sounds like a Hollywood movie. She was a refugee of the Iranian Revolution. Orphaned briefly she emigrated to the US in the 1980's. She worked hard to become a corporate lawyer only to find her career and life stalled by a brutal form of cancer. But Amanda has proven to be a lot stronger than her circumstance. Hear a bit about her story and learn about her wonderful book “Seeking Serenity: The 10 New Rules for Health and Happiness in the Age of Anxiety.” All on this special episode of the Disruptor Series Podcast.  Credits Host - Rob Schwartz Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Producer - Natalie Zeller Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Brittany Johnson is a rising creative star. She's written rap songs for Coca-Cola and earned Cannes Lions for it. She's also disrupted her own career as an art director and jumped client side to become a master of Instagram technology and art. Here she sits down with host Doug Melville to talk about being a woman of color in the creative industries and so much more.  Credits Host - Doug Melville Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Producer - Natalie Zeller Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Mara Lecocq is disrupting the advertising industry (and a few others) through honest conversations. These conversations happen anonymously. Online. Every day. Through a chat app called Fishbowl. In this Disruptor Series special, Mara sits down with TBWAChiatDay LA President, Erin Riley, to discuss the power of Fishbowl, Mara’s incredible career journey (so far) and the benefits of multiple side hustles. Listen in here.  Credits Host - Erin Riley Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Producer - Natalie Zeller Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Here is your overview pod featuring some of the most disruptive people at the incredibly inspiring 3% Conference in Chicago. Listen and learn from: Ronnie Dickerson Stewart, SVP Career Advancement & Inclusion at Digitas Denise Hewett Founder of Scriptd Jill Abbott, Head of Consumer & Athlete Engagement at Gatorade Michael Munoz, Diversity Business Partner at Google Jezz Chung Diversity & Engagement Lead at Anomaly Michele Prota, CTO Forsman & Bodenfors Lindsay Stein, Editor of CampaignUS Vincent Bragg Founder of ConCreates All brought to you by Disruptor Series hosts Doug Melville CDO of TBWA, Erin Reilly, President of TBWAChiatDay LA and Rob Schwartz, CEO of TBWAChiatDay NY.  Credits Hosts - Rob Schwartz, Doug Melville, and Erin Reilly Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Producer - Natalie Zeller Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Thas Naseemuddeen is the CEO of independent creative agency Omelet. Thas disrupts the conventional image of an Ivy League Chief Executive named “Jim.” She’s a Sri Lankan by birth, a strategist by trade and a creative at heart. Listen in as she and host Rob Schwartz discuss the difference between a “Creative CEO” and a traditional CEO, the power of delusions in business and how fearless women like Thas bring light to the world. Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Producer - Natalie Zeller Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

We are at the beginning of a revolution in sound — for brands. Jonathan Elias has seen this coming for 25+ years. He’s the “Mozart of Madison Avenue.” And on this episode of the Disruptor Series Podcast, we sit down with the legendary composer, arranger and producer and discuss his “earconic” work from the original MTV sting up through his work for Yahoo, Liberty and more. If you want to understand the disruptive power of sonic branding, listen here.   Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Producer - Natalie Zeller Audio Engineer/Sound Design - John Cabrera

If you think only special people can be “inspiring,” Michael Fanuele will inspire you to think again. On this episode of the Disruptor Series Podcast, the former General Mills marketer and ad agency Chief Strategy Officer sits down with host Rob Schwartz to discuss how anybody can become inspiring. It’s all drawn from his disruptive new book, “Stop Making Sense: The Art of Inspiring Anybody.” This is a must-listen-to episode for anyone on the brand side, the agency side or anyone who simply wants to make something extraordinary.   Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Producer - Natalie Zeller Audio Engineer/Sound Design - John Cabrera