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In this episode, we sit down with Venkata Bhonagiri, Senior Partner and Group Director of Strategy & Analytics at Mindshire. Venkat shares his incredible story, from growing up in a small, remote town in India to navigating the culture shock of moving to a major city and eventually immigrating to the U.S. Along the way, he overcame numerous challenges, including limited economic and cultural resources, and forged a path to success in the field of Advertising. Tune in to hear his inspiring story of resilience and perseverance and how he generously gives his time and wisdom to the student, immigrant and advertising community. Bio: Venkata Bhonagiri is data strategy and analytics leader based in Chicago. He has over 15+ years of experience in media, business strategy, insights, and analytics. He developed, integrated, and scaled core service offerings, for large media organizations. In his current role, he spearheads cross channel data-driven planning, audience strategy, and implementation of bespoke data solutions for major brands across CPG, FinServ, Health Care sectors. He co-led several winning business pitches in the advertising industry.He contributed to award-winning work at Cannes Lions and has been recognized by AdColor, Cynopsis and other ad industry favorites who advocate and celebrate talent. Venkat's accomplishments also extend to being a contributing Expert panelist, featured in Forbes, Ad Age and WARC.

Brittany Allen is a tireless advocate in pursuit of elevating our collective consciousness around inclusion, equity and liberation. As a marketer, she's led award-winning campaigns for Adidas, Tinder, and Adobe. Her ability to bring all perspectives to the table through her own advocacy has led to evolution inside 72andSunny, where she currently serves as their first DEI Director, North America. Brittany joined The Marcus Graham Project's iCR8 Bootcamp in 2014 as a Brand Manager, leveraging her passions for culture and brand development into a full-time career in advertising. She subsequently joined the ADCOLOR community as a 2016 FUTURE and Co-Lead of the Advisory Board's Alumni Engagement committee. She is also the 2022 recipient of The Bill Sharp Award, in recognition of her leadership and the future impact she will continue to have. Brittany was recently appointed Vice Chair of The American Advertising Federation's Mosaic Council, further demonstrating her investment in creating equitable access to the advertising industry.As a mentor for The Collective Identity and the Seeing ME in Media programs, Brittany's heart for service is a motivating force in how she shows up for her community with empathy and excellence. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and a Cum Laude graduate from The University of Southern California with a BA in Communication.In her spare time, you can find her on a yoga mat, reading books by her favorite Black female authors, and dancing to Beyoncé.

Luvvie explores the inspiring journey of Morgan DeBaun, the visionary founder and CEO of Blavity Inc., as she discusses building a media empire for Black millennials. Morgan shares her path from Silicon Valley to establishing a diverse and mission-driven company, highlighting the challenges of fundraising, overcoming skepticism, and the importance of resilience and innovation. Offering valuable insights on leadership, team building, and navigating entrepreneurship, Morgan's story is a powerful testament to ambition, community, and staying true to one's vision.

Recognized as a leader in the field of diversity, Tiffany is a talent strategist with 22+ years of championing diverse professionals in the advertising industry. In 2005, she founded ADCOLOR, which has launched the ADCOLOR Industry Conference, ADCOLOR Awards and ADCOLOR University. As President of ADCOLOR, she is deeply involved in the direction the industry is taking around diversity. As Executive VP, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for Sony Music Group, Tiffany R. Warren will expand equity and inclusion activities and policies across all Sony Music Group's (SMG) global recorded music, publishing and corporate divisions, reporting directly to SMG Chairman Rob Stringer. Previously, as the Senior VP, Chief Diversity Officer for Omnicom Group, Warren oversaw a team of 25+ Chief Diversity Officers and Directors focused on Omnicom-wide change efforts through the award-winning Omnicom People Engagement Network (OPEN) for the support, advancement and retention of top performing talent inclusive of women, people of color and LGBT professionals. Recognized as a leader in the field of diversity, Warren is a talent strategist with 24+ years of championing diverse professionals in the creative industries. In 2005, she founded ADCOLOR, which has launched the ADCOLOR Conference, Awards, FUTURES program and ADCOLOR in Music. As President of ADCOLOR, she has been widely recognized for the progress and direction the creative industries have taken around diversity, equity & inclusion. Warren also serves as the 2021-2022 Chair of the National Board of Directors for the American Advertising Federation (AAF) spearheading the expansion of the organization's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts while emphasizing the audio, music and entertainment aspects of AAF's programing. She was honored as an Advertising Age Woman to Watch, AAF District 2 “Role Model” Diversity Achievement Award, AAF Hall of Achievement Inductee and The Jack Avrett Volunteer Award Recipient, AAF Pioneer in Diversity Award (Omnicom Group), 4A's MAIP Gladiator Award, the National Association Black Journalists' Patricia L. Tobin Media Professional Award Recipient, The European Diversity Awards' Global Diversity Champion Award, AOL MAKER, the New York Urban League's Frederick Douglass Medallion and the AAF Barton G. Cummings Gold Medal for Distinguished Service, the 4A's 100 People Who Make Advertising Great List, Ebony 100 and John A. Reisenbach Distinguished Citizenship Award, Black Enterprise Top Executive in Diversity 2019, DoSomething.org 2020 Empower Player, 2021 Henry Crown Fellow and 2021 Billboard Change Agent.

Stacey Mahoney is a executive coach and business strategist, boasting an impressive track record of over 25 years in the tech industry, diversity and inclusion, and more than a decade in people development. As the Founder of Stacey Mahoney Consulting, she's on a mission to empower professionals from historically underrepresented backgrounds, guiding them to flourish in business and corporate environments through innovative coaching, workshops, and facilitation experiences. Her early passion for fostering inclusive communities has evolved into a lifelong commitment, driven by the belief that people can "human better together." Stacey actively channels this philosophy into her work by sparking positive internal transformations and championing values-based organizational change. Her extensive background includes transformative endeavors, from reshaping corporate cultures to amplifying the voices of Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ professionals and creatives. Stacey's impact extends beyond her consultancy, as she has served in key leadership roles. She was an executive board member of the National Summit on HIV Prevention and Education, an advisory board member for the ADCOLOR Conference & Awards, and the Global Community Chair for Black at Microsoft. As a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Stacey continues to make a lasting impact in various spheres. A multifaceted individual, Stacey is not only a respected executive but also a passionate writer, captivating speaker, music enthusiast, and budding potter. Hailing from SE Washington, DC, she currently resides in the vibrant Atlanta, Georgia, Metro area. Stacey Mahoney's journey is a testament to the transformative power of inclusive leadership and the positive change it can bring to both individuals and organizations alike. A Decade of Accomplishments: Most Recent: Certificates 2023 Certified Culture Facilitator, INIFAC 2023 Certified Diversity-to-Belonging Facilitator, INIFAC 2022 ACC Level Credential, International Coach Federation 2021 Certified Change Management Professional, PROSCI 2021 Certified Professional Diversity Coach, CoachDiversity Institute 2020 Associate Diversity Coach, CoachDiversity Institute Awards & Nominations 2023 Living Our Culture - Microsoft Customer And Partner Solutions 2019 ADCOLOR in Tech National Finalist, ADCOLOR Awards 2019 Member of the Year, Blacks at Microsoft Worldwide 2017, 2018 Advisory Board, ADCOLOR Conference & Awards 2017 Gold Club, Microsoft Advertising  2017 Gail Fonville Distinguished Alumna, Elon University 2015 Be Bold Award, Microsoft Advertising

Adrianne C. Smith is the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at FleishmanHillard, one of the world's leading communications and marketing agencies. She helps drive the organization's mission to become the most inclusive agency in the world. Adrianne is also the Founder and Visionary of the Can: Diversity Collective, a nonprofit created to give access and exposure to young adults of color and underrepresented communities to global thought leadership conferences in communications, advertising, marketing, creativity, economics, innovation and technology.In 2018, she launched a program where rising stars in the advertising and creative industry got the opportunity to attend and participate in the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.In 2019, Adrianne launched the first-ever DE&I activation at Cannes called “Inkwell Beach,” named as a tribute to the historic beach in Martha's Vineyard, which was a place of solace for Black people during segregation. By 2023, what started six years ago – as a small group of young professionals has grown into a cohort of more than two dozen young people from five continents. In 2023, Adrianne was named ADCOLOR's DEI Executive of the Year.She joins on Hypewomen Podcast to talk about her mission and how she inspires inclusion. Support the show

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) "Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up". With this conviction and attitude, Anthony is committed to servant leadership and advocating for DE&I. Anthony is passionate about creating dynamic work that amplifies black/brown voices and crafting stories with intention and honesty.Anthony is an Account Supervisor at Mischief @ No Fixed Address agency in Brooklyn! His previous agency experience includes Wieden + Kennedy in Portland, OR, and Translation, LLC in Brooklyn, New York! He's had the pleasure of building brand campaigns for clients including NIKE, Amazon Music, WhatsApp, New Balance, Chili's, and more. Anthony's areas of expertise are brand marketing, social/digital marketing, activations, branded entertainment, client/talent/athlete management, and production. His strengths include effective communication, project management, and connecting the dots. Anthony is a 2020 ADCOLOR FUTURES member and served as an ADCOLOR Ambassador in 2023. He credits much of his entry into the industry thanks to the Marcus Graham Project. He is also a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. 

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Tamika is a dynamic leader in the digital advertising and marketing   arena, boasting nearly two decades of industry expertise across diverse  roles - from publisher, agency, to client sides, within finance, communications, marketing and the majority, advertising sales - in global hubs such as London, Chicago, and her beloved hometown, New York City.  In 2019, Tamika became a part of Walmart history, joining to build their in-house advertising team from the onset. Tamika swiftly ascended to Team Lead/Associate Director within 18 months, showcasing a proven track record in driving revenue growth and establishing strategic partnerships that impact how millions of consumers experience shopping both online and offline. She manages a high-performing team, emphasizing a consultative sales approach with C-suite leaders, all while navigating constant change with ease. Tamika's core expertise lies in a crafting thoughtful, creative approaches, seamlessly collaborating with cross-functional teams in Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, etc. Her focus is on developing scalable strategic solutions for suppliers and ad agencies within Beauty, Personal Care, Health and Wellness, Household Chemicals, Baby, and the Pets category at  the Fortune 1 company. Beyond her professional endeavors, Tamika is a caregiver within her large extended family, a first-generation Caribbean American, and  a Brooklyn, NY native. Despite her bustling life, she finds solace in satisfying her avid global travels where she recharges and finds  inspiration

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Aaron is a Blerd, social media enthusiast, sneakerhead, and lover of all things DEI.He was first exposed to the marketing industry via the 4A's MAIP program, and since then have worked across several verticals including retail, finance, gaming, and tech. Aaron takes pride in fusing cultural nuance and strategic thinking to build impactful, inspirational consumer-focused approaches. In addition to his day job as an Associate Strategy Director, he uses his platforms via social and speaking engagements to cover topics such as building a personal brand, creative strategy, and the future of social media.In 2022,  Aaron founded Black Visionaries, a non-profit 501(c)(3) with the mission to democratize access to resources and community for Black professionals. The organization curated both virtual and in-person experiences for their community including their yearly event The Black Visionaries BrunchAaron's love of community has translated into distinctive honors such as MAIPer to Watch, Mr. ADCOLOR 2022, the inaugural recipient of both the 4A's x McCann Worldgroup Billy Davis Award & the “Right Hand” Plug Award.

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Alicia helps transform global brands and talent into cultural icons through creating marketing strategies that help them impact and connect with their audience. She has led brand, engagement and social strategy for some of culture's biggest brands including BMW, Roc Nation, Pepsi Co, The North Face, Samsung, AT&T and Pernod Ricard while working across Ogilvy, United Entertainment Group and most recently Translation where she currently serves as Group Strategy Director.  Alicia is also the creator and executive producer of The Invisible Thread, a digital content series and community that shines a light on strategists of color to uncover how they've built culture's biggest and most beloved brands.The Invisible Thread has proven itself to be not only a much needed in-depth look into business and strategy but also a key source of mentorship for strategists and creatives as they navigate their way throughout the field of strategy and the industry as a whole.

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) In a world where evolution is happening at unprecedented rates, ingenuity and innovation are vital to the success of anything that wants to thrive. Aarian J. Forman is a forward-thinking innovator and problem solver. He is handily equipped with the necessary expertise to build leaders, solve complex issues, and create strategies that speak to a need. He is a respected voice throughout the United States on business strategy and process, leadership, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and marketing, to name a few.In a world where evolution is happening at unprecedented rates, ingenuity and innovation are vital to the success of anything that wants to thrive. Aarian J. Forman is a forward-thinking innovator and problem solver. He is handily equipped with the necessary expertise to build leaders, solve complex issues, and create strategies that speak to a need. He is a respected voice throughout the United States on business strategy and process, leadership, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and marketing, to name a few.

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Carlin Dixon is an award-winning culture-first strategist with experience across brands like Hilton, The Mayo Clinic, and Brooklyn Film Festival. As Associate Director of DEI Strategy at global advertising agency TBWAChiatDayNY, Carlin works alongside agency leadership to create an equitable and inclusive environment for employees while ensuring the agency's creative product tells diverse, equitable, and inclusive stories. He currently serves as a co-lead on the Alumni Engagement Committee for the ADCOLOR Advisory Board and has been recognized as a 2018 ADCOLOR FUTURE and one of “50 Rising Stars on Madison Avenue in 2021” by Business Insider. Carlin is a proud Midwesterner from Cleveland, OH, and holds a B. A in Media Production & Studies from Bowling Green State University, where he studied the intersection of media, race, representation, and culture.

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Danielle E. Wilburn is a Director of Program Management at Meta, leading brand excellence and infusing technology and innovation across the portfolio of brands with over 3.45B users. She sets an environment for fearless creativity to thrive by bringing cultural insights, strategic and operational rigor and motivational momentum. With every initiative, she navigates a multi-functional marketing organization, influences decision-makers, and aligns stakeholders across the company. Prior to switching over to tech, Danielle worked at advertising agencies FCB, Leo Burnett, and Ogilvy & Mather, which all contributed to her becoming an impactful team leader and creative marketer across a range of industries. She has a proven track record of building brands and relationships that drive business growth for Fortune 500 companies including The Boeing Company, Unilever, Kraft-Heinz, Burger King, and Whirlpool Corporation.   Danielle's recognition of the power of diversity has propelled her to be a change maker. Her sphere of influence spans beyond marketing to impact companies' culture at large. She has influenced many organizations to be anchored in inclusion, empathy, empowerment and solidarity. Danielle has been steadfast in her quest to ensure underrepresented people have a seat at the table to be decision-makers. She sparks honest conversation and creates programming to foster meaningful change around recruitment, hiring, and retention of people of color in the communications industry.      A natural born nurturer, Danielle lends her expertise as a mentor to anyone who asks and in some cases to those who don't. As an alum of the 4A's Multicultural Advertising Internship Program (MAIP) and ADCOLOR FUTURES program, she is passionate about developing and giving back to young professionals. A testament to this was her receiving the Coalesce Chicago 2015 Champion of Growth award and the ADCOLOR 2019 Unsung Hero award.  Danielle completed her B.S. and MBA at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and currently resides in Atlanta, GA. When not working, you can find her on an island, sipping on whiskey gingers dancing to the beat.

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Shawn Finnie is an entertainment executive with over a decade of experience and most recently served as the Executive Vice President, Member Relations and Awards to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He oversaw member relations, and global outreach for the organization's global membership of more than 10,000+ artists, filmmakers and executives as well as overseeing Academy Awards processes for submissions, rules, and voting. He has created, hosted, and co-produced various pieces of award winning content for the organization such as “Academy Dialogues: It Starts with Us”. Focused on race, ethnicity, gender, history, opportunity, and the art of filmmaking, these discussions featured high-profile figures such as Bryan Stevenson, Whoopi Goldberg, Lee Daniels, Lulu Wang, Eva Longoria, Roger Ross Williams, Delroy Lindo, Anita Hill, Geena Davis, and Ava DuVernay. In addition, he co-produced additional digital content series such as: Academy Greenroom, Academy Panels and Oscar nominee content. Finnie launched Academy Affinity groups. This member led, staff supported group(s) were created exclusively for members to amplify the voices in the following communities: Black, Indigenous x Native American, Middle Eastern, West Asia North African, LGBTQIA+, Asian, Latinx, and AccessAbility. The focus of the groups is centered around community, advocacy, empowerment and education with the intention to create equity for all voices to impact systemic change. Finnie's focus is Community, Culture, and Connectivity. He is signed to United Talent Agency as a speaker and has collaborated with multiple organizations, communities, and leaders to speak and share personal experiences and initiate action-oriented conversations surrounding mental health, personal journey, and dealing with adversity. He is committed to ensuring that solid representation of diverse voices and backgrounds are included, engaged, and activated.

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Jasmine Clennon is a global marketing manager at Meta, leading the Creators for Business workstream, which is focused on how businesses can unlock the power of creators on Meta platforms. She is responsible for driving the marketing strategy and activation of programs aimed at the business audience on how to best work with creators on Instagram to achieve their goals through inspiration and education.  Jasmine has 13+ years experience in marketing research, ad sales strategy and client & consumer insights, spanning across print, television and digital industries. She has a demonstrated history in leveraging data-driven market research for campaign strategy.   Before joining Meta over five years ago, Jasmine spent five and a half years at Turner (now known as WarnerMedia Discovery) working within Ad Sales Research, Integrated Marketing Research, and was heavily involved in the development of WarnerMedia's initial audience targeting products. Prior to WarnerMedia Discovery, Jasmine was a Research Analyst at USA TODAY national newspaper. Jasmine began her career as a Marketing Research Analyst for Gannett New Jersey Newspapers, supporting print & digital efforts for five newspapers, three media websites and over 30 brands.   Jasmine is a former Advisory Board Member of both the Advertising Research Foundation's Young Professionals Board (ARFYP) and the ADCOLOR Advisory Board (AAB). In 2020, Jasmine was named one of Adweek's CMO executive mentees. She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.   Jasmine has a BA in Public Relations and Mass Communications from The Zimmerman School of Advertising at the University of South Florida. Jasmine hails from Pensacola, Florida, but recently relocated to Los Angeles with her daughter and husband after spending the past 11+ years in New York City.

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Ghee is the Founder and CEO of Expectant Media. A Black Women Owned media company that connects clients to the diverse audiences that fuel their growth while elevating other Black Owned Media. Ghee has worked for some of the most powerful media companies in the world generating more than a billion $'s in revenue. Including, the CEO of Ebony and Jet, where she helped revive the iconic brand, Allen Media Group, The Weather Channel, CNN, A&E, The History Channel and BET Networks. While at BET, Michele created and ran the first and only network for Black women: BETHer. Her mission is simple: lead people, transform communities and drive revenue. Ghee has received many honors, authored three books and was honored with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from her alma mater, Golden Gate University.  Ghee resides in New Jersey and is a proud wife of husband Tony and honored to be the mom of Taylor and Jordan.

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Aaron Marshall is a copywriter/creative at BBDO NY, working on prominent global brands such as Bacardí, AT&T, and Dewar's. In his short but impactful time in the industry, he's received recognition from One Show, Clios, Webby's, Epica, ADC, AdWeek, AdAge and earned BBDO's “Most Valuable People” award. Living with a life-long stutter, he's passionate about mentoring kids who stutter and advocating for the community to be accurately seen and heard worldwide— which has gained mainstream attention on NBC's ‘Today Show.

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Have you heard of Keesha Jean-Baptiste? If not, you're missing out on the chance to learn from an innovative and effective C-suite leader who made waves in the advertising, marketing, and media industry leaving a lasting impact felt beyond the traditional HR scope. Often described as "quietly fearless," having "a level of energy that never stops," and being "a true visionary and business partner," Keesha is a change agent inspiring the C-suite and other executive leaders.  Her zeal and caliber are evident in her work, as she uses her purpose-driven approach to uncover insights that help organizations align their business strategy through their most prized assets, their people. It is due to her vision and unique perspective that her impact is felt during and beyond her tenure at Digitas, Wieden + Kennedy and Hearst Magazines.  Born in Japan and raised in Virginia as the child of a military father, Keesha's childhood shaped her into a curious, open-minded, and adaptable individual. She earned a Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication from Emerson College and a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from James Madison University. She also serves on the board of directors for ADCOLOR.  Most recently, Keesha's global perspective was further enriched during her time living in Switzerland, where she served as a deputy to the Global Chief People Officer at Richemont. Her experience in an international setting broadened her understanding of cultural dynamics in a highly complex organization. With Keesha's extensive experience, innovative mindset, and dedication to transforming organizations, there's no doubt that she will continue to succeed as she pivots out of the corporate world into leading her own practice called The LeaderSHIFT Method.  Beyond her professional endeavors, Keesha is a devoted mother of two children. She has a passion for travel, music, and dancing. Additionally, Keesha is an accomplished writer and has been a columnist for a women's magazine, showcasing her talent for storytelling. It is her ability to be vulnerable and authentic that adds to her magnetism. Currently, she is working on writing her memoir, adding another dimension to her multifaceted career.  If you're looking for inspiration and guidance on how to transform your organization's people strategy, Keesha Jean-Baptiste is the person you need to know. But it's not until you meet her in person that you realize the magnitude of her firepower, charisma and unwavering commitment to transforming organizations. Take the time to learn from her, and you'll be amazed at the results you can achieve.

(Season 8 is in partnership with ADCOLOR. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Makisha Noël is a media personality, creator, and global marketing strategist. She has been gracing stages for 10+ years as a speaker and talent. From being tapped by the U.S. Department of State to speak on community building in Istanbul, Turkey for the Middle Eastern Partnership Initiative to presenting at the Annual ADCOLOR Awards in Los Angeles, California, Makisha's influence spans the globe. As a global marketing strategist, she has consulted on social strategy for brands from Samsung to Mastercard. Her strategies are applicable for businesses large and small, regardless of industry. From consulting on executive visibility as it relates to the personal branding of a CEO, to structuring sound POVs when a national crisis demands a brand's social media response. She has a strong pulse on culture, coupled with a sharp ability to connect with diverse audiences, ensuring her contributions are consistently timely, relevant, and impactful. Makisha is a community builder as exemplified through The Living Room Project (LRP). Featured in South Florida's WLRN, the organization was started as a response to the then upcoming presidential elections in 2016 to build community through constructive dialogue and debate. Most notably, the organization partnered with Capital One Cafe in DC to strengthen their connection to the DMV's entrepreneurial community, through conversation on economic mobility. She also empowers and equips creators through Creative Culture Tribe (CCT). The platform exists to teach women of color creators and entrepreneurs the business of creativity in Miami and globally. With past partners and supporters such as PepsiCo, Boxed Water, KAZMALAJE, the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami and more, for the 2019 CCT Miami Summit, her team is planning for the 2024 CCT Miami Summit. Lastly, her first solo podcast, On The Move With Maki provides rich storytelling through long form content, sharing the intimate stories of multi-hyphenate creatives and world changers. She recently launched a new segment, The Sound Off, focused on music and media, as those industries move culture the most. Makisha is Haitian American and a global digital nomad who resides in Miami, FL where she was born and raised. She is a 2022 ADCOLOR FUTURE and 2023 Legacy Miami 40 Under 40 recipient.

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) One of the most innovative and sought-out voices in diversity, equity, and inclusion, author Doug Melville has given three TEDx Talks and has been featured prominently in the media, including PBS NewsHour, USA TODAY, The Washington Post, TIME, The Daily Show, Forbes, and more.  A fifth-generation leader, Doug Melville's family has worked under ten different presidential administrations to advance the safety, equality, and fair treatment of all Americans.  Throughout his career, he has served as the global head of diversity for a major luxury goods holding company and global top 10 creative agency. His first book, INVISIBLE GENERALS: Rediscovering Family Legacy, and a Quest to Honor America's First Black Generals (Simon & Schuster) debuted November 2023 as an Amazon #1 Best-Selling New Release, and has since become the subject of a PBS NewsHour Classroom Daily News Lesson. To learn more, visit DougMelville.com and follow @DougMelville on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.

(Season 8 is in partnership with ADCOLOR. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Guaranteed is personal to us. After her dad faced a series of heart attacks and a two-week stay in the hospital, our founder Jessica McGlory heard what millions of Americans are told every year: that he was recommended to enter hospice. Hospice was new to her, but the difficult experience she and her family went through is what led her to create Guaranteed. Together, we're here to make difficult moments easier by providing the best care experience possible—one she didn't get to have with her dad.

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR.⁠ ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Ayanna Jackson is the SVP, Global Inclusion Strategy for FCB, leading the next chapter of the global network's inclusion mission. As a member of the Global Leadership Team, Ayanna is tasked with working across global offices and departments to expand FCB's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives. She works to bring greater scale, impact and connectivity to FCB's inclusion efforts around the world and further evolve FCB's industry-leading strategic framework for integrating DEIB into its Workforce, Workplace and Work. She joined FCB from the American Advertising Federation (AAF), where she served for over 7 years, as EVP, DE&I and Advertising Education. As the leader of the AAF's Mosaic Center for Multiculturalism, Ayanna oversaw the development and promotion of new programs and services aimed to recognize and develop diverse talent and promote broad and realistic portrayals of multicultural communities. These programs include the Most Promising Multicultural Students Program, HBCUs for Advertising, and the Mosaic Awards. Ayanna began her advertising career in media, starting at The Washington Post in DC and then moved on to The New York Times, where she spent 14-years on the publication's business side as Advertising Account Manager for the Department Store vertical. Ayanna resides in Maryland, but will let you know she's a proud Louisiana native. She's also an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., cooking enthusiast, has completed eight half-marathons and is profiled in the university textbook, “Principles of Strategic Communication.”

(Season 8 is in partnership with ADCOLOR. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) A first generation American by way of Ghana, Paanii is a charismatic and driven leader. He is currently a Brand Director at Wieden+Kennedy in Portland, working on the Nike account. His passion is to help people realize their full potential; in their personal lives or professional careers. He lives by the mantra “Be the best you, that you can be”. To fulfill his passion, Paanii is an active mentor to aspiring marketers and advertisers. In 5 years at the agency, he has led and contributed to numerous large projects ranging from Olympics campaigns, championship celebration ads, brand campaigns, and city takeover initiatives. His projects have won many awards from a Cannes Lions Grand Prix to an Emmy. His relentless work ethic is attributed to never being comfortable and leading by example.

(Season 8 is in partnership with ADCOLOR. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Nicole Godreau approaches her corporate and community-driven work through the lens of inclusion and empowerment to shift culture. As a Global Creative Strategist at Spotify, Nicole develops ideas worth talking about for brands by uncovering human truths through cultural insights. Recently, she was named one of “The Top 50 Black Marketers To Watch” by the African American Marketing Association, as well as recognized as one of the Hispanic Executive's NextGen Collective 2023 30 Under 30 award recipients.Nicole serves on the ADCOLOR Advisory Board and is honored to be a Cannes Young Lion Academy Alum, Ad Club of NY Fellowship recipient, ADCOLOR Future Alum, AAF Most Promising Multicultural Student, and Emma Bowen Foundation Alum. Her work has been featured in AdWeek, and she has moderated panels at industry events such as “Where Are All the Black People”. She holds a B.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications from Ithaca College.

(Season 8 is in partnership with ADCOLOR. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries.) An award-winning creative, Courtney Richardson is currently Creative Director at Droga5 where she leads creative direction for iconic brands and icons including Sean Combs, Combs Enterprises, The Africa Center, Hennessy, Chase Sapphire and more. She credits her early beginnings watching her uncle direct music videos for the Wu-Tang Clan, Snoop Dogg, & Master P with igniting her passions and creative intuitions. Formerly Creative Director at PAPER Magazine, it was there she led original ideas and disruptive thinking for brands like Nike, Samsung, Hulu, HBO, VH1 and others; while working with celebrities including Zendaya, Issa Rae, Megan Thee Stallion, Lena Waithe, Taraji P. Henson, Tiffany Haddish, Laverne Cox, Michaela Coel, Colin Kaepernick and more. Recognized and inducted into the 2022 Creative Class of Black thought leaders by The Creative Collective as a ‘Culture Shifter,' Courtney was named 2021's ‘Creative of the Year' by ADCOLOR & The One Club and was recently honored as a ‘Trailblazer' by the Black Women in Media Awards, alongside esteemed social justice activist Dr. Bernice King and Grammy-award winning singer Deborah Cox. She has been featured by outlets including CBS Morning News, EBONY Magazine, AdWeek, Refinery29, Bustle, PopSugar and more. Her creative thinking has also been praised and sought after by none other than the one and only, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Courtney's life goal is to uplift humanity, particularly marginalized communities. She truly believes in radiating self-love and spreading positivity. The world needs more, so she aims to put forth that philosophy first in everything she does.

(Season 8 is in partnership with ADCOLOR. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries.) Tiffany Hardin is an award-winning executive marketer, investor, and educator. Hardin is the CEO & founder of Gild Creative Group (GCG), an influencer marketing agency delivering strategy for brands that desire meaningful influencer/talent integrations for campaigns on and offline. She is known to help create and share culturally relevant stories to build meaningful connections that drive trust, awareness, and impact. Some client work has included brands such as Hulu, Onyx, Black Girl in Om, Victoria's Secret, Airbnb, WeWork, Microsoft & Target.As an early pioneer in the mid-00s of the influencer marketing industry, Tiffany has been at the forefront of social branded content helping lead curious brands on the power of leveraging talent-driven platforms. As a “culture A&R,” Tiffany can trend forecast to see the waves of culture shift and support her clients in anticipating the wave versus reacting or getting caught in the rip tide.Tiffany's commitment to educating and creating pathways for the next generation of mindful leaders is illustrated in how she shows up in and for her industry in classrooms and media. Hardin has taught Capstone and Partnership courses at NYU's Tisch and Stern Schools, guest mentored and lectured at AWS Impact Accelerator for Women, and been a featured lecturer for Billboard's Music Industry Essentials Online Certificate Program. She is also a powerful speaker, contributing to stages at SXSW and Adcolor & Advertising Week. Further, she advocates for those seeking an alternative to “hustle culture,” providing the professional development curriculum and lifestyle brand Conscious Hustler™. Currently, Tiffany is building a tech startup, Represent, to support creators at every stage of their careers, leveraging tech-enabled tools and an expert marketplace of professionals.Additionally, Tiffany has served as a Board member, advisor, or member of community organizations like AdColor, Harlem's Fashion Row, Heal Haus, Be Well Schools, YWCA, and Nashville Repertory Theater.

(Season 8 is in partnership with ADCOLOR. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries.) Louis Carr has been with BET for 37 years, serving as the President of Media Sales for the  last 21 years. During his tenure with the company, Carr has transformed the multicultural  space for some of the world's biggest brands and stimulated over $10B in advertising  sales. Through strategic partnerships with corporations like Procter & Gamble, Unilever,  McDonald's, General Motors, Facebook, Apple, and many more, he has been a guide  and a consultant on opportunities that exist within black and brown communities.  Through his deep understanding of linear TV, digital and social platforms, he has made  BET Networks the number one brand and choice for Black consumers. Carr's mantra,  "Be led by data and insights," has driven BET to have the largest repository of information  on Black consumers than any other media company worldwide. His understanding of  this data has inspired him to create content and messages that help marketers sell  products and services and help them become good corporate citizens.   In addition to Carr's stellar professional career, he has had a long-term commitment to  young people and his community. Carr founded the Louis Carr Internship Foundation  (LCIF) 20 years ago to help improve diversity in corporate America through paid  internships. The foundation has provided 270 paid internships, in which 62 alumni now  have full-time jobs within the industry. Staying true to his commitment of giving back,  Carr launched his latest brand called WayMaker. He purposed this initiative to help  provide direction, wisdom and inspiration to people wanting to grow their life and  change the world. Through the quarterly WayMaker Journal and other avenues, the  umbrella brand offers insight from subject matter experts across a wide range of fields.  He has also created WayMaker Mens's Summit (formerly known as The Blueprint Men's  Summit) and The Blueprint Connect Podcast, which bring together some of Black America's high profile thought leaders to educate Black men in the areas of Finance,  Health, Careers, Relationships, and Entrepreneurship.   Carr has authored two books, Dirty Little Secrets and Little Black Book: Daily Motivations  for Business and Personal Growth. He openly lays out his blueprint to greatness, covering  much-needed topics like Leadership, Culture, Strategy, Vision, Success, and Diversity.   Most recently, Carr was inducted into the 2023 Advertising Hall of Fame and awarded  the Chicago Advertising Federation Silver Medal Award. Carr has also been recognized  by theboardiQ as a Top 100 Hall of Fame African American and was named one of the  Most Influential Black Corporate Directors by Savoy Magazine. He has served on more  advertising industry boards than any other African American. He held seats on the  International Radio and Television Society (IRTS), the Video Advertising Bureau (VAB),  the Advertising Council, and the American Advertising Federation (AAF).   He currently serves on Cedar Fair's Board of Directors, Drake University's Board of  Trustees, and The United States Track and Field Foundation (USATF) Board.   Mr. Carr attended Drake University on a full athletic scholarship and received a B.A. in  Broadcast Journalism. He has been happily married for 37 years. For more information,  visit iamlouiscarr.com or follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @iamlouiscarr  and Louis Carr on LinkedIn.

Marcus Collins: For the Culture Marcus Collins is an award-winning marketer and cultural translator. He is a recipient of Advertising Age's 40 Under 40 award and Crain's Business 40 Under 40 award and a recent inductee to the American Advertising Federation's Hall of Achievement. He has worked for several top advertising agencies, and his strategies and creative contributions have led to the success of Budweiser's Made in America music festival, the launch of the Brooklyn Nets (“Hello Brooklyn!”), and State Farm's “Cliff Paul” campaign, among others. Prior to his advertising tenure, Marcus worked on iTunes + Nike sport music initiatives at Apple and ran digital strategy for Beyoncé. He is a marketing professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and faculty director for the school's executive education partnership with Google. Marcus delivers keynote talks across the globe for companies and conferences such as the Cannes Lions International Festival for Creativity, SXSW, Social Media Week, Adcolor, Hyper Island, TEDx, and Talks at Google. He is the author of For the Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be*. Whether you're in a sales and marketing role or not, every leader needs to appreciate the psychology of why people buy. Often we assume people buy because of what the product or service provides. But as Marcus and I discuss in this episode, people often buy because of who they are. Key Points For getting people to move, nothing is more powerful than aligning with culture. Anaïs Nin said, “We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.” Audiences buy because of what the product is, but congregations buy because of who they are. Many leaders assume people love their brand -- but it's not really about the brand, it's about how people view themselves. Begin with examining your own thinking and language regarding customer relationships and transactions. How you view these influences the actions of others. Resources Mentioned For the Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be* by Marcus Collins Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes Start With Why, with Simon Sinek (episode 223) Serve Others Through Marketing, with Seth Godin (episode 381) The Way to Earn Attention, with Raja Rajamannar (episode 521) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_UShttps://www.samskara.co/Supriya Venkatesan – a force whose narrative transcends boundaries, inviting you to explore the boundless potential that lies within the artistry of communication and the vast landscapes of human achievement.Embark on a journey into the extraordinary as we unveil the narrative of Supriya Venkatesan – a luminary whose influence spans continents, cultures, and the very fabric of human connection. With a dynamic fusion of expertise drawn from an 18-year odyssey encompassing marketing, journalism, and military service, Supriya stands as a beacon for executives and entrepreneurs seeking the pinnacle of their potential.A maestro of communication, Supriya's mastery extends across the intricate tapestry of the mind, the art of dialogue, and the harmonious orchestration of collective consciousness within organizations. Armed with a Masters degree in Strategic Communications from Columbia University, she is a certified Trainer and Master Coach in Neurolinguistic Programming, weaving her insights seamlessly through the realms of media, military, and mindfulness.In the realm of accolades, Supriya's brilliance shines brightly. From receiving the ADCOLOR award for exemplary leadership in DEI to being honored with the Commandant's Award by the US Army, she embodies excellence at every turn. A combat veteran with six years in the US Army, Supriya's leadership prowess was honed leading diverse teams across three continents.Her written words, like echoes of wisdom, resonate in prestigious publications such as the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, Playboy, Teen Vogue, Redbook, and beyond. Global brands like Apple, Dropbox, Nissan, and The Wall Street Journal have been touched by her strategic acumen, while her passion for small businesses has left an indelible mark on over 100 SMBs and their visionary founders. https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

Tyrona Heath is a leading B2B marketer, speaker, author, athlete and community builder who explores these topics at the intersection of behavioral science, diversity, equity, inclusion and transformation. Ty is Director, Market Engagement, The B2B Institute at LinkedIn, a think tank funded by LinkedIn studying the future of B2B marketing and decision making. She is also Co-Founder of TransformHer, the premier conference for professional women of color and allies in technology. With research, Ty engages and educates the industry in partnership with the leading marketing effectiveness thinkers and organizations such as Cannes Lions, ANA, and IPA to help better define the category, and drive growth. Ty is passionate about connecting people with information needed to make intelligent decisions, sharing research to help marketers be more productive and successful with a bit of humor. An award winning marketer, speaker and two time Olympic Trials qualifier in the 800 meters, Ty is a top B2B marketing influencer teaching B2B marketing as well as leadership and diversity, equity and inclusion. Marketers benefit from Ty's marketing experience at Google Inc, consulting within IBM as a social business manager and leading her own B2B consulting practice where she authored “Marketers of Tomorrow: A Step-by-Step Toolkit for Inbound Marketing”. Beyond marketing, Ty served as the President of LinkedIn's Black Inclusion Group (BIG). Today, Ty serves on the Digital Marketing Institute's Global Advisory Council, on the Board of Directors for the American Advertising Federation and as an Adobe Insider with top executives, experts, and pioneers in technology. Ty is a frequent industry and academic speaker on the marketing circuit, having appeared at INBOUND, Festival of Marketing, ADCOLOR, Marketing Society Changemakers, Ghana Tech Summit, Adobe Summit and the Digital Summit events to name a few. In her career, she has delivered marketing education to thousands.

The very special guest on the latest edition of The PR Week podcast is none other than Sabrina Sanchez, creative editor of Campaign. The former PRWeek reporter talks about the 2023 Spotify Wrapped program, the AdColor event in Los Angeles and other marketing hot topics. Plus a discussion of the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, such as COP28, Sam Altman's departure from and return to OpenAI and top people moves. Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek

About This EpisodeTune in for a powerful conversation with Abenaa Hayes, the founder and CEO of Elysee Consulting, a DEI and health equity-based consultancy. Abenaa's fierce determination and daring vision have been the driving force behind her bold journey, which she shares with us on this episode. Through an intricate blend of authenticity, perseverance, and passion, she took her experiences in journalism and public relations and developed an impactful career in healthcare and health equity. Along the way, Abenaa has crafted her unique voice, fueled by music and culture, and emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself. She also shares practical advice on taking the small steps that lead to bigger changes and celebrating the incremental achievements throughout your journey. About Abenaa HayesAbenaa (Abby) Hayes helps healthcare leaders and brands who want to meet 21st century societal mandates head on. The founder and CEO of Elysee Consulting, LLC, she is a seasoned communications and brand marketing executive with expertise in healthcare, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) and health equity. For 25 years, Abenaa has helped US and global biotech and pharma companies reach stakeholders, influencers and communities through transformative narratives, dynamic storytelling and meaningful engagement. Building on a family legacy in health equity and racial justice, she is also a champion of racial and social equity in the communications industry. Recognized as a “Woman to Watch” by Medical, Marketing and Media (2021), Abenaa has been a featured speaker and panelist at forums such as SXSW (2021); ADCOLOR (2021); and publications including Axios, Essence, Adweek and Entrepreneur magazine.  Additional ResourcesWebsite: https://www.elyseeconsulting.co/LinkedIn: @AbenaaHayes

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning. This week, we have guest Dr. Joanna Jenkins who talks with us about DEIB in media and technology. Dr. Jenkins is a creative scholar-practitioner, with well over 15 years of experience at the intersection of creative, communication industry and education. Joanna drives insights and prepares inclusive spaces for culturally and ethically competent students and professionals to thrive in their education and careers.  Joanna is experienced in K-12, collegiate, graduate, professional and executive studies. Her educational expertise includes inclusive curricula, culturally informed teaching methods, universal learning design, critical analysis and equity strategies. She is particularly interested in championing the needs and leadership of historically excluded populations in education and underrepresented professions in STEAM (A/ARTS), media, advertising and strategic communication.  In roles of Consultant, Associate Dean, Academic Program Coordinator, Professor, Creative Director, Designer and Strategist, Joanna has a proven track record in audience engagement, program development, visual communications, curricula design, training, research, planning, DEI and corporate social responsibility. A Scholar with Rutgers's Center for Minority Serving Institutions, her research and teaching encompass a range of eclectic and interconnected topics including convergence, media representation, inclusive leadership and visual communication.  Her latest works include the textbook Advertising Creative, Strategy, Copy & Design (Sage Publications), Insecure #Awkward and Winning: Intersectionality in the works of Issa Rae (Peter Lang Publications) and ADColor's State of the Workplace Study: Retention Outlook Through a DEI Lens.  Joanna is an active mentor and alumni of Pratt and Howard University.

Andy Deaza has forged a pretty non-traditional path to becoming a leader within the creative marketing industry, having held positions at JWT, Arnold New York, Mullen Lowe, FCB New York, and McCann. Acting on his love for diversity, he's also acted as a member of the ADCOLOR® conference and awards for over a decade. In addition he's written for Spike Lee's Spike DDB, followed by time at both BBDO and McCann New York. Having just ended a three stint as a member of TikTok's Global Creative Lab in service of their global business marketing team, Andy now intends to share his story as a public speaker, in hopes of empowering young leaders of tomorrow to creatively pursue their passions while obtaining tangible skills and lessons that ensure they thrive in any arena in life. Learn more about Andy here: http://andydeaza.com/about

Tracey Coleman is Creative Director and multicultural marketing maven with over 15 years of experience in marketing and advertising. Tracey began her career in New York City as an Art Director at Ogilvy, where she was trained on the fundamentals of traditional advertising by industry giants. Like a typical millennial, she soon grew weary of tradition and left the company for a hip, boutique agency that specialized in multicultural marketing, celebrity events, beauty and spirits. That's where things got interesting. At Walton Isaacson, Tracey led creative teams for Clear Ultra Shea Hair & Scalp (Unilever) and Courvoisier cognac where she curated integrated campaigns and unique experiences. Over the years, her expertise and thought leadership on multicultural beauty has been requested at speaking engagements, agency pitches, and presentations for Fortune 500 companies. After becoming an independent consultant in 2014, Tracey spent most of her time leading the growth of the Cantu hair care brand. As the global lead of brand activation, she relaunched the brand's identity on social media, executed award-winning events across the country, and helped elevate the brand from #4 to #2 in textured hair care in the United States. Somewhere along the way, she realized that women of color needed more than the beauty ads and influencer tutorials that brands were creating to attract their attention. They needed a place to connect, be seen and be celebrated. Curly Girl Collective was born to meet that need, by creating innovative beauty events for women of color. Their largest event, CURLFEST, which began in 2014, has attracted over 75,000 guests, and has become a destination experience attended by women from as far as Ethiopia, South Africa and Switzerland.In between work, travel blogging, events, and speaking engagements, she finds time to serve underserved communities abroad through her award-winning nonprofit organization, Purpose Driven Passports. Tracey's work has been recognized by Forbes, The New York Times, ESSENCE, and Adcolor to name a few, but the common thread across these accolades is her relentless passion to be a champion for communities that need to be seen and heard.

Welcome to Women, Wealth & Entrepreneurship with Ariel Shaw, MBA! We want to increase your bottom line and create generational wealth that lasts way beyond you. It's 2023 and it's the year of ELEVATION&EXPANSION! Today we talk with Yvonne McNair, MBA, CSEP, DES. Captivate Marketing Group is led by, Yvonne McNair, the highly creative certified Entertainment Marketing Professional and two-time Emmy Nominated Event Producer. Yvonne has a proven track record of conceptualizing and orchestrating small and large event production events, marketing campaigns and programs. Yvonne is known as a powerhouse behind the scene closing deals, sculpting entertainment, one exquisite experience at a time.   She has worked with some of the biggest names and brands in the entertainment industry. Yvonne started her career early in the music industry, under the mentorship of Esther Gordy Edwards, sister of Berry Gordy and creator of the Motown Museum.  At the age of 22, Yvonne was featured on the cover of Crain's magazine as "Someone to Watch in the Industry". Yvonne's experience has given her the latitude to create innovative marketing campaigns and event management for top brands. The Sundance Film Festival, VH1, NBC, BET Networks, Apple Music, and MTV, ADCOLOR, City of New York, EBONY Media Group, Ad Council, Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, NATIVE SON, Google, and Culture Creators are among many other top global brands. She is also known for her work designing the marketing campaign for the Chicago Urban League's Emmy award-winning urban lifestyle television program, that garnered her the Emmy Nomination as Event Producer. She was also nominated for an Emmy for her work on WVON's 50th Anniversary Historical Documentary. Yvonne's creative reputation and work ethic have far-reaching effects that will stay with many of us for years to come. Notably so, her work with Prince. Yvonne was responsible for the Prince residency secret shows at City Winery in New York.  In 2013, the shows were named as the 39th reason to love NY in New York Magazine.  Yvonne was also responsible for producing Prince's record-breaking performance at the ESSENCE Festival in 2014, along with turning the Mercedes Benz Super Dome purple to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Purple Rain.  Yvonne later went on to produce Prince's memorial tribute at ESSENCE Music Festival after his untimely passing. In addition to producing the ESSENCE Festival 25th Anniversary tribute which included exclusive footage licensed from Prince's estate. In 2018, Yvonne produced the notable 30th Anniversary show of New Jack Swing at the ESSENCE Music Festival and two historic shows at the legendary Apollo Theater. The show was led by the King of New Jack Swing, Teddy Riley and featured appearances by Keith Sweat, Guy, Blackstreet featuring Dave Hollister, Doug E. Fresh, Mc Lyte, Kool Moe Dee, SWV and DJ D-Nice.   She then produced a once in a lifetime show that included bringing Teddy Riley, Pharrell and Timbaland together on the same stage. Yvonne also produced the first annual BET Her Awards presented by Bumble, which kicked off the annual BET Experience weekend in Los Angeles.  Yvonne received her second EMMY nomination for producing the ADCOLOR at the Apollo show featuring Wyclef Jean.   Most recently, Yvonne became Co-Founder, talent and technical producer of the Harlem Festival of Culture.   Harlem Festival of Culture (HFC) is a cultural festival series dedicated to presenting world class live programming that celebrates and preserves the cultural contributions of the black Diaspora in music, media, art, fashion and entertainment.         2023 Media Participants Our 2023 Participants are The Alzheimer's Services Center, Tyronica Carter of Radiant Styles at Alicia Williams of The Dazzling Diva, Yvette D. Best of Best Tax Solutions LLC, Debraisha Hale of Divine Designs, Melissa Ellis of Life Beyond Water, and Katherine Jordan of The Savvy ID.

Ivellisse "Ivi" is an award-winning entrepreneur who brings a decade of experience in using marketing as a force for good—for brands of all sizes. From inside major creative agencies like IDEO and Ogilvy and beyond, Ivi has sharpened her creative skillset in public relations, media, design, marketing and communications all in the spirit for positive change. She's a speaker, poet and writer who's been recognized and featured by ADCOLOR, Adweek, Time Magazine, The 3% Conference and the PR Club's Bell Ringer Awards. In 2018, she stepped out as the visionary behind bombilla®, a branding & design agency for social change based in Oakland, CA. In nearly five years, this small & mighty team has served more than 60+ clients in the Bay Area and across the country with brand strategy, visual identity and graphic design. Local clients include B-Love's Guesthouse, East Bay Economic Development Association, Alliance for Community Development, Black Cultural Zone, Azteca Negra, Café Gabriela, RUNWAY, Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative, Young Community Developers and so much more. Bombilla (lightbulb in Puerto Rican Spanish) shines with its all women-of-color staff and is fueled by a national network of diverse co-conspiring creatives on our mission to make the world brighter. Ivellisse has served as a 2x judge for The Webbys and The American Advertising Awards-Fox River, taught small business branding for Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative and volunteers as a mentor for creatives of color. In her free time, you can find Ivellisse with her nose in a good book or on a plane to her next destination.

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jason Rosario...who is the Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at BBDO Worldwide. An Afro-Latino native New Yorker, Jason Rosario has spent most of his life breaking down barriers and building up inclusive cultures. He is passionate about innovation and the power of creativity to drive change. Jason is Global Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer and sits on the BBDO Worldwide Board of Directors. In this role, he impacts agency diversity policy, influences the agency's creative to ensure it reflects inclusive principles, and counsels clients on inclusive marketing best practices. As part of the OPEN Leadership team, he partners with other Omnicom agencies to help execute the holding company's diversity and inclusion strategy. Jason is an expert at helping brands identify and implement inclusive practices at the enterprise level, having worked with top clients including Netflix, Yahoo!, Spotify, and Huffington Post. Prior to joining BBDO, Jason worked for Verizon Media Group as Manager of Global Diversity & Inclusion and was the Executive Producer and Host of the Yahoo! News original web series “Dear Men.” In 2017, he founded The Lives of Men, a social impact creative agency that explores themes around masculinity, mental health and culture. And in 2022 was recognized by ADCOLOR as the first ever DE&I Executive of the Year. He is a MBA graduate of NYU's Stern School of Business and sits on the board of Made of Millions, a non-profit organization changing the negative stigmas around mental health. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quientueres/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quientueres/support

We discussed a number of things including:1. Ty's career journey2. How SM and LinkedIn can be used for different goals  3. What's working well on LinkedIn right now; insights from new research4. What entrepreneurs get wrong when using social media + LinkedIn5. Trends to keep an eye out for Ty is Director, Market Engagement, The B2B Institute at LinkedIn, a think tank funded by LinkedIn studying the future of B2B marketing and decision making. She is also Co-Founder of TransformHer, the premier conference for professional women of color and allies in technology.  With research, Ty engages and educates the industry in partnership with the leading marketing effectiveness thinkers and organizations such as Cannes Lions, ANA, and IPA to help better define the category, and drive growth.  Ty is passionate about connecting people with information needed to make intelligent decisions, sharing research to help marketers be more productive and successful with a bit of humor. An award-winning marketer, international speaker and two-time Olympic Trials qualifier in the 800 meters, Ty is a top B2B marketing influencer teaching B2B marketing as well as leadership and diversity, equity and inclusion.  Marketers benefit from Ty's marketing experience at Google Inc, consulting within IBM as a social business manager and leading her own B2B consulting practice where she authored "Marketers of Tomorrow: A Step-by-Step Toolkit for Inbound Marketing". Beyond marketing, Ty served as the President of LinkedIn's Black Inclusion Group (BIG) for several years.  Today, Ty serves on the Digital Marketing Institute's Global Advisory Council, on the Board of Directors for the American Advertising Federation and as an Adobe Insider with top executives, experts, and pioneers in technology. Ty is a frequent industry and academic speaker on the marketing circuit, having appeared at INBOUND, Adweek, Festival of Marketing, ADCOLOR, Marketing Society Changemakers, Ghana Tech Summit, Adobe Summit and the Digital Summit events to name a few. In her career, she has delivered marketing education to thousands.

Kai Deveraux Lawson, uses her lifelong passion for culture, and nearly a decade of experience in advertising, to tell honest stories that shed light on the need for Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace. Her experience led her to launch the culturally focused platforms, Mixed Company Podcast and her blog, Mylifeofkai.com. On these platforms, she shares her first hand experiences in life, travel and career, from the perspective of a millennial woman of color. Kai has been a featured speaker for premier conferences including The 3% Conference and ADCOLOR, and has been featured in trade and cultural publications like Refinery29, ADWEEK, and ADAGE. She has also been honored as The-Dot's 2019 International Women's Day - 100 Trailblazers redefining the Creative Industry, HERoes 2020 Top 100 Women Future Leaders, The Advertising Club of New York's 2020 Innovators Award, the Inaugural Blacklist100, for Cause & Community, Mogul's Top 100 DEI Leaders in 2021 and The 2022 Adweek50.

We're thrilled to share our conversation with 2022 Matrix winner Tiffany R. Warren! In this episode, Tiffany discussed the 25th anniversary of her corporate career and how taking chances helped contribute to becoming a C-suite executive in her early thirties. We also hear about setbacks and improvements in the DEI space, her motto of "rising up and reaching back", and continuing her mission to work with and elevate marginalized communities. Plus, Tiffany shares insight on why she stopped calling herself a "role model" and started rebranding as a "real model".

About Aaron: Recognized as a trailblazer and thought leader, Aaron Walton's focus on innovation and cultural engagement has transformed traditional marketing and advertising strategies. As the CEO / co-founder of Walton Isaacson (WI), a full-service advertising agency, with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and New York, Aaron's focus is squarely on identifying unseen opportunities rooted in cultural insights and connections, transforming the definition of the agency model by prioritizing diversity of thinking and encouraging strategic solutions that defy tradition. Founded in partnership with famed NBA superstar and entrepreneurial legend, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, WI has built inventive and dynamic business relationships with brands and organizations such as Lexus, McDonald's, Bristol Myers Squibb, JP Morgan Chase, and Spalding. His leadership in the advertising community has led to several industry Board positions including a 2022 appointment to the National Board of the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A's). During 2020, Walton was elected to Co-President of ThinkLA after serving on the Board of Directors of this prestigious nonprofit advertising trade association for three years. He is also a member of the Ad Age Diversity Council and the AIMM/ANA Catalyst Committee. A recipient of Babson College's Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award, Aaron also was recognized by the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A's) as one of the 100 People Who Make Advertising Great and is member of the Ebony Magazine Power 100 list. About Renetta: Renetta McCann has been recognized as one of the leading innovators and most influential executives in the advertising, marketing and media industries, with a global reputation for not only building brands, but also the organizations and leadership to sustain them. As Chief Inclusion Experience Officer for Publicis Groupe, she works to drive inclusion at all levels of the organization, with an emphasis on ensuring that the company's clients are benefiting from the many strategic advantages that diverse teams deliver. Renetta is no stranger to the Publicis family. She began her career at Leo Burnett, and, after a long tenure, she became the CEO of Starcom MediaVest Group Worldwide. Under her leadership, client billings exceeded $26 billion and the global workforce rose to over 6,000 people. Most recently, she served as the Chief Talent Officer for Leo Burnett USA as well as Publicis Communications North America. She is a frequent name in the press. In 2002, she was named "Corporate Executive of the Year" by Black Enterprise magazine and was selected Ad Woman of the Year by the Chicago Advertising Federation. Essence named her one of "50 Women Who are Changing the World” and she received a Matrix Award in 2006 from New York Women in Communications. She has appeared on the pages of Advertising Age, Business Week and Chicago magazine. In 2014 the American Advertising Federation honored her with a Diversity Achievement Award for her contributions as an Industry Influential and she received The Pantheon Award from the 4A's MAIP program. Recently, she was featured on Adweek's list of “11 Inspiring Women Who Have Broken Down Advertising's Most Persistent Barriers.” On September 10, 2020, Renetta was honored with an ADCOLOR lifetime Achievement Award and the Sheldon J. Levy Leadership Award. In October 2020, Renetta will receive the Chicago Advertising Federation's Silver Medal Award.

As Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Droga5, Tiffany Edwards is a change agent and an unshakable advocate for diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the creative industry. Since joining Droga5 in 2016 as its first diversity leader, Tiffany has played a pivotal role in the agency's journey. Her tenacity and focus on ensuring Droga5 upholds its commitment to diversity permeates every aspect of our workplace. She has led internal efforts around diverse talent, agency-wide training and policy and practice change; worked with leaders to ensure their pipelines are broad and their workflows are inclusive; launched D5in10, an award-winning diversity program; built a robust employee-driven community via the diversity and inclusion initiative D+iQ and got Droga5 involved in external programs and initiatives that are hard at work making the creative industry more inclusive and diverse. Tiffany's force comes to life through leadership and actions that have improved the way Droga5—and the industry at large—thinks about and, more importantly, acts around diversity and inclusion. Tiffany joined Droga5 after three years at the Advertising Club of New York, where she served as the organization's first Foundation and Inclusion Manager, managing their i'mPART diversity program and developing the models for their annual Women's Master Class and Women's Fellowship. Prior to that, she spent seven years at the One Club, where she developed and directed award-winning diversity programs, including the international One Club Creative Boot Camp and the Where Are All the Black People? career-fair series. Outside of her day job, Tiffany continues the push to diversify the industry, mentoring students from various high schools and colleges, sitting on the board of Women Who Create and the executive board of Madison's Collective. She's a proud member of the ADCOLOR family—an ongoing jury member—a 2010 Rising Star Award recipient and a former member of ADCOLOR's advisory board.

An Afro-Latino native New Yorker, Jason Rosario has spent most of his life breaking down barriers and building up inclusive cultures. He is passionate about innovation and the power of creativity to drive change. As Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Jason oversees diversity, equity and inclusion practices across BBDO Worldwide—the most awarded agency network in the world. In this role, he impacts agency diversity policy and plans, recruitment, retention, training, and education. He also influences the agency's creative to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, in the network, the industry, and in society at large. Jason is an expert at helping brands identify and implement inclusive practices at the enterprise level, having worked with top clients including Netflix, Yahoo!, Spotify, and Huffington Post. Prior to joining BBDO, Jason worked for Verizon Media Group as Manager of Global Diversity & Inclusion and was the Executive Producer and Host of the Yahoo! News original web series “Dear Men.” In 2017, he founded The Lives of Men, a social impact creative agency that explores themes around masculinity, mental health and culture. He has facilitated numerous workshops on allyship, psychological safety, race, and culture in partnership with organizations like ADCOLOR and the One Show. Jason is a graduate of NYU's Stern School of Business with prior experience in financial services. He sits on the board of Made of Millions, a non-profit organization changing the negative stigmas around mental health. In 2019 he was selected as one of Black Enterprise's “BE Modern Men of Distinction.” When he's not working, Jason enjoys spending time with the people he holds closest and is an avid reader, music aficionado, and lover of menswear.

It's that time of year again…you guessed it, year end performance reviews! Now is the time to think through the key words that describe your personal brand, that is, your word bank of brand attributes. Jayzen takes a special moment in this show to help you better get your arms around how to create and use your personal word bank, as these are the key attributes that you want to be known for and should be used to populate your year end review. This week, Jayzen is thrilled to welcome Victoria Russell to the show. Victoria is the first Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer of Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits and has an amazing career journey to share. Earlier in her career, she worked in marketing, analytics and compensation across several top companies before moving into D&I. Her philosophy of “saying yes” in her career and leaning into the fear of new positions has allowed her to continue to grow and expand her roles, with wisdom we can all learn from. She sits on several non-profit boards and her work has been widely recognized, including being named to the Executive Leadership Council, honored as a Daughter of Greatness by the Muhammad Ali Center and featured as Today's Woman 2020 Most Admired Woman in the Corporate Category. Guest Bio Victoria Russell Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Beam Suntory In January 2021, Victoria Russell was named the first Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer of Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits. In this newly created role, Russell joined the company's Senior Leadership Team and leads diversity and inclusion across talent acquisition, career development and employee retention, marketing, community relations, and building organizational capability to better recognize bias and further drive inclusive mindset. Russell also supports the development of diversity guidelines for the company's supplier base and champions Employee Impact Groups and leaders across the business. Before joining Beam Suntory, Russell had a successful 14-year career at Papa John's International, ultimately stepping up during difficult times in 2018 to become the first to lead Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. In that role, Russell was credited with step-changing the company's actions to build a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization comprised of 120,000 team members. She previously held marketing analytics roles of increasing responsibility, providing valuable insights into the business, and the customers and communities they serve. Prior to Papa Johns, Victoria held compensation and marketing roles at Lexmark, Humana, and Brown-Forman and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and a M.B.A in Marketing from the University of Kentucky. Victoria serves on several non-profit boards including, Fund for the Arts – Board Chair, Leadership Louisville, and the Chestnut Street YMCA. In 2019, she was named “Woman Making A Difference” by Louisville Business First and selected as one of Louisville's Forty Under 40. She was also featured in The Business Journals' Influencers: Rising Stars, a national list of influential young executives. Her other recent accomplishments include Leadership Louisville Class of 2020, University of Kentucky 2019 Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence Award, founding member of the Adweek D&I Council and named of one the Adweek & Adcolor 2020 Champions of Diversity & Inclusion. Victoria was also named to the Executive Leadership Council, honored as a Daughter of Greatness by the Muhammad Ali Center and featured as Today's Woman 2020 Most Admired Woman in the Corporate Category. Links To learn more about Lead With Your Brand and the Career Breakthrough Mentoring program , please visit : LeadWithYourBrand.com To book Jayzen for a speaking engagement or workshop at your company, visit Jayzenpatria.com Please connect on Linkedin and all platforms @jayzenpatria

Happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Jayzen is thrilled to be launching Pride Month with the incredible Wilson Cruz! Wilson currently stars as Dr. Hugh Culber on Star Trek: Discovery. As the first openly gay actor to an openly gay character on series television, Wilson first came into our homes as Ricky Vasquez on My So Called Life in 1994. His career has spanned television, film and Broadway - and he continues to be an amazing activist for his community. In celebration of Pride Month, the Lead With Your Brand!™ Podcast has partnered with Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, the premier organization working exclusively on LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Each week in June, we'll be featuring an out leader each with an amazing career story to share. In addition, we've assembled an entire collection of shows with LGBTQ+ guests from the past three seasons, including two special roundtable episodes where we explore issues around the trans experience and intersectionality of race and LGBTQ+ in the workplace. The team at Out & Equal has created free downloadable discussion guides, so we encourage you to use the podcast as a virtual “book club” with your ERG or group of friends. Listen to the episodes, download the discussion guides and schedule your group discussion! Check out www.leadwithyourbrand.com/pride for more information. Happy Pride! Guest Bio Wilson Cruz Award-winning Actor, Activist and Humanitarian Award-winning Actor, Activist, “Actorvist,” and Humanitarian Wilson Cruz currently stars as Dr. Hugh Culber on the Award-winning CBS All Access series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, which premieres its 4th Season on November 18th. He appeared on the Netflix series THIRTEEN REASONS WHY and in Hulu's 2020 GLAAD Award-Winning original animated kids' series THE BRAVEST KNIGHT. He is also the Executive Producer of the critically acclaimed docuseries called VISIBLE:OUT ON TELEVISION airing on Apple TV+ that investigates the importance of TV as an intimate medium that has shaped the American conscience, and how the LGBTQ movement has shaped television. Receiving the Emery S. Hetrick Award from the Hetrick- Martin Institute for Outstanding Contributions to LGBTQ Youth, for his role as Rickie Vasquez on the ABC series MY SO CALLED LIFE, Wilson became the first openly Gay actor playing an openly Gay role on series television. Cruz also starred as Angel in the West Coast premiere of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical RENT which earned him both The Ovation and Drama Logue awards before his reprisal of the role on Broadway. Cruz recently accepted GLAAD's Vito Russo Award and the Make A Difference Award from the Matthew Shepard Foundation. He has also received the Rand Schrader Distinguished Achievement Award from the Los Angeles LGBTQ Center, the Liberty Award from Lambda Legal, the Visibilidad Award from GLAAD, the Fusion Achievement Award from Outfest, the Latino Spirit Award for Achievement in Entertainment and Advocacy from the California Latino Legislative Caucus, the Harvey Milk Equality Award, the Lincoln Aston Public Service Award, Aston-Brooks Award, and the Advocate Award from AdColor. He served as the Director of Entertainment Industry Partnerships and National Spokesperson for GLAAD, currently serves on the board of GLSEN and devotes considerable time supporting other LBGTQ organizations as well. Wilson is a first generation American of Puerto Rican descent. Links To learn more about Lead With Your Brand system, please visit: LeadWithyYourBrand.com To book Jayzen for a speaking engagement or workshop at your company, visit: JayzenPatria.com

My guest today is Emmy Nominated Event Producer and certified Entertainment Marketing ProfessionalYvonne McNair. Yvonne and I chat about her childhood shuttling between Naperville, Illinois and New Orleans, Louisiana, working with Prince and her innovative marketing campaigns and event management for major clients including; The Sundance Film Festival, NBC, BET Networks, Apple Music, and MTV, ADCOLOR, the City of New York, EBONY Media Group, NATIVE SON and Google to name a few.  Yvonne has built a successful and inspiring career in event production and earned 3 degrees in process, all after becoming a teen Mother and while raising her son. This is not a story about capitalism as much as it is about a woman who wont settle for less than she deserves and works hard to get it.Yvonne and I engage in a wide ranging discussion that demonstrates the power of belief in self, the importance of a strong work ethic and the role of education in Yvonne's brand of 'black girl magic.'Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=NE26H44XSPXPG)

In this episode of The Best Thing, Antonio Neves talks to the Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for Sony Music Group, and the founder of ADCOLR, Tiffany R. Warren. With over 22 years experience championing diverse professionals in the creative industries, Tiffany has been widely recognized for the progress and direction the creative industries have taken around diversity, equity & inclusion. In this powerful and revealing conversation, Tiffany shares how we can experience good and bad trauma, what it means to have a second “first” day and how she learns the most when things don't work out.   LINKS: Connect with Antonio: BUY Stop Living On Autopilot: Click Here READ Chapter 1 of Stop Living On Autopilot: Click Here 5 Questions That Can Change Your Life: Click Here Receive my motivational text me: 310-564-7124 Join The Best Thing Facebook Group: Click Here Join me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theantonioneves Join me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/theantonioneves Join me on Twitter: www.twitter.com/theantonioneves Join me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/theantonioneves   Quick Links: Tiffany's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyrwarren/ ADCOLOR https://adcolor.org/ Tiffany's Twitter: https://twitter.com/diverstar? Tiffany's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diverstar/ Antonio ADCOLOR Awards Show Open: https://youtu.be/k5QWJp-fiZQ   QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY What to expect today Get to know Tiffany Understanding what Tiffany does We are still pioneers  The importance of believing in others Look for feedback  Meeting people where they are at  The increase in diversified hires Finding the courage to move on Good and bad trauma  Have you overstayed your welcome? It's okay to lead from the back Tiffany's answer to - The Best Thing

This conversation with Nadja Bellan-White, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Vice Media Group is all about courage.  After Nadja and Alia chat briefly about how much they love veggie burgers because--why not, she shares tons of practical career advice. Get ready! You might be inspired to do something you didn't think you were ready for. Perhaps a big career pivot is in store for you. Nadja shares her global journey across multiple continents and industries, and how she leverages a courageous mindset for game-changing career moves! Enjoy the conversation. About Nadja Bellan-White As Vice Media Group's first Global Chief Marketing Officer, Nadja Bellan-White is responsible for developing the enterprise brand strategy for this media conglomerate. She oversees marketing, brand strategy, data and insights, and global communications in over 25 countries. Prior to joining Vice Media Group, Nadja was the Executive Partner and WPP Team Leader for Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide. At WPP, Nadja led the Brand Transformation for Unilever across Beauty and Personal Care focusing specifically on Dove and led behavior change for Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation globally. She is known as the “fixer”- the person brands call when they are facing challenges in brand transformation.  Nadja utilises her 26+ year career in integrated marketing, media, and communications to transform brands. Using her background in digital, brand, and consulting she has a unique approach that makes her an invaluable member of the team. During her career, Nadja has led brand transformations for such clients as American Express, LG Electronics, IKEA North America, RBS Citizens, Bharti Airtel, Coca-Cola, Siemens, Safaricom/Vodaphone. While in Africa, her team leveraged partnered with key African government leaders in driving business growth in countries across East and West Africa. Context, Culture, and Creativity are also critical for Nadja. Nadja was the recipient of AdColor's Legend Award for her excellence in advertising, media and communications, the 2019 recipient as one of Savoy Magazine's top 100 Women in Corporate America, named one of the top women to watch for AdAge Europe in 2020 and recently named one of the top 25 Women of Color in Communications in 2021 She has served as both a member and the President of Dubai Lynx, Creative Effectiveness Jury; member of the Council of Urban Professionals Board (NY); Executive Leadership Council, Executive Director of The Roundhouse.Org (UK) and was recently elected to the Board of the Ad Council.    

Tiffany R. Warren, Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Sony Music Group - Calls for racial justice and equality in 2020 have changed a conversation Tiffany has been part of her whole professional life. Says Tiffany, “There are a whole lot more people at the table now”. Early in her advertising career in Boston, she began working toward racial diversity. She started the non-profit ADCOLOR devoted to diversity in advertising. Today, Tiffany R. Warren is the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Sony Music Group, where she says the music industry has the opportunity to be a powerful force for change.