![[Season 8: EP 173] Aaron Francois (Associate Strategy Director) Laundry Service](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2QzdDNvemZ0bWRtaDNpLmNsb3VkZnJvbnQubmV0L3N0YWdpbmcvcG9kY2FzdF91cGxvYWRlZF9lcGlzb2RlLzE2MzAyMzA0LzE2MzAyMzA0LTE3MDg3MDExMjY5NzktZDE2NzNjY2IxNmFmMS5qcGciLCJmYWxsYmFjayI6Imh0dHBzOi8vaXM0LXNzbC5tenN0YXRpYy5jb20vaW1hZ2UvdGh1bWIvUG9kY2FzdHMxMjIvdjQvMGMvMTYvY2MvMGMxNmNjZmItNDVlNy1kNDAzLTQ5MWMtOGE1NDdiODkxZWQ5L216YV82ODUwOTI2NDIzNTEyMTU3NDcyLmpwZy82MDB4NjAwYmIuanBnIn0.IUSawm1kJBrEHzVP4-CTUSvQQ1gADoxa8ID3mILo46Q.jpg?width=200&height=200)
(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.
Feb 23, 2024
56 min
![[Season 8: EP 172] Alicia Harris (Group Strategy Director) Translation](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2QzdDNvemZ0bWRtaDNpLmNsb3VkZnJvbnQubmV0L3N0YWdpbmcvcG9kY2FzdF91cGxvYWRlZF9lcGlzb2RlLzE2MzAyMzA0LzE2MzAyMzA0LTE3MDg2NTYzODU1NTctZDVmZThjNDBhZjE1LmpwZyIsImZhbGxiYWNrIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pczQtc3NsLm16c3RhdGljLmNvbS9pbWFnZS90aHVtYi9Qb2RjYXN0czEyMi92NC8wYy8xNi9jYy8wYzE2Y2NmYi00NWU3LWQ0MDMtNDkxYy04YTU0N2I4OTFlZDkvbXphXzY4NTA5MjY0MjM1MTIxNTc0NzIuanBnLzYwMHg2MDBiYi5qcGcifQ.SajJtRI1bXAbXew-7LVBGFubM4FXcgZ17RmH9pVIbis.jpg?width=200&height=200)
(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.
Feb 23, 2024
26 min
![[Season 8: EP 171] Tamika Joseph (Team Lead) Walmart](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2QzdDNvemZ0bWRtaDNpLmNsb3VkZnJvbnQubmV0L3N0YWdpbmcvcG9kY2FzdF91cGxvYWRlZF9lcGlzb2RlLzE2MzAyMzA0LzE2MzAyMzA0LTE3MDg2NTQ5OTEzNDMtYmY4ZGMzNWI5NjZjMS5qcGciLCJmYWxsYmFjayI6Imh0dHBzOi8vaXM0LXNzbC5tenN0YXRpYy5jb20vaW1hZ2UvdGh1bWIvUG9kY2FzdHMxMjIvdjQvMGMvMTYvY2MvMGMxNmNjZmItNDVlNy1kNDAzLTQ5MWMtOGE1NDdiODkxZWQ5L216YV82ODUwOTI2NDIzNTEyMTU3NDcyLmpwZy82MDB4NjAwYmIuanBnIn0.4FglxWXcnx7CQXtHBQe-y_rMgHGxG0vbrqKaRQAZy1o.jpg?width=200&height=200)
(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
Feb 23, 2024
46 min
![[Season 8: EP 170] Aarian Forman (Co-Founder) Xceleader](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2QzdDNvemZ0bWRtaDNpLmNsb3VkZnJvbnQubmV0L3N0YWdpbmcvcG9kY2FzdF91cGxvYWRlZF9lcGlzb2RlLzE2MzAyMzA0LzE2MzAyMzA0LTE3MDg2MzQ4ODI4NzEtYWU1ODhkODZmNTlmZC5qcGciLCJmYWxsYmFjayI6Imh0dHBzOi8vaXM0LXNzbC5tenN0YXRpYy5jb20vaW1hZ2UvdGh1bWIvUG9kY2FzdHMxMjIvdjQvMGMvMTYvY2MvMGMxNmNjZmItNDVlNy1kNDAzLTQ5MWMtOGE1NDdiODkxZWQ5L216YV82ODUwOTI2NDIzNTEyMTU3NDcyLmpwZy82MDB4NjAwYmIuanBnIn0.SfK3ooKhl1OIps69Yi5oPPLp8d5P5hvbjzdvhYDK91c.jpg?width=200&height=200)
(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.
Feb 22, 2024
34 min
![[Season 8: EP 169] Carlin Dixon (Associate Director, DEI Strategy) TBWA](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2QzdDNvemZ0bWRtaDNpLmNsb3VkZnJvbnQubmV0L3N0YWdpbmcvcG9kY2FzdF91cGxvYWRlZF9lcGlzb2RlLzE2MzAyMzA0LzE2MzAyMzA0LTE3MDg2MjI3MTczMDMtYTE5YzIxZDA1NWZjNS5qcGciLCJmYWxsYmFjayI6Imh0dHBzOi8vaXM0LXNzbC5tenN0YXRpYy5jb20vaW1hZ2UvdGh1bWIvUG9kY2FzdHMxMjIvdjQvMGMvMTYvY2MvMGMxNmNjZmItNDVlNy1kNDAzLTQ5MWMtOGE1NDdiODkxZWQ5L216YV82ODUwOTI2NDIzNTEyMTU3NDcyLmpwZy82MDB4NjAwYmIuanBnIn0.Jx6KHUa4RyzSXSvlTBaEFObtqnSqy8jV47sAryz5wv0.jpg?width=200&height=200)
(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 TBWA\Chiat\Day\NY, 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.
Feb 22, 2024
22 min
![[Season 8: EP 168] Danielle Wilburn (Director, Program Management) Meta](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2QzdDNvemZ0bWRtaDNpLmNsb3VkZnJvbnQubmV0L3N0YWdpbmcvcG9kY2FzdF91cGxvYWRlZF9lcGlzb2RlLzE2MzAyMzA0LzE2MzAyMzA0LTE3MDg2MTU5NzI3MTUtNGRkNmNmNDgzY2FiMS5qcGciLCJmYWxsYmFjayI6Imh0dHBzOi8vaXM0LXNzbC5tenN0YXRpYy5jb20vaW1hZ2UvdGh1bWIvUG9kY2FzdHMxMjIvdjQvMGMvMTYvY2MvMGMxNmNjZmItNDVlNy1kNDAzLTQ5MWMtOGE1NDdiODkxZWQ5L216YV82ODUwOTI2NDIzNTEyMTU3NDcyLmpwZy82MDB4NjAwYmIuanBnIn0.euVLgudk4PdRmDe1dp2eaNvbY4IJU3yFfHDDyOBuJYM.jpg?width=200&height=200)
(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.
Feb 22, 2024
33 min
![[Season 8: EP 167] Shawn Finnie (Entertainment Executive)](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2QzdDNvemZ0bWRtaDNpLmNsb3VkZnJvbnQubmV0L3N0YWdpbmcvcG9kY2FzdF91cGxvYWRlZF9lcGlzb2RlLzE2MzAyMzA0LzE2MzAyMzA0LTE3MDg1NTM0MzM4MTMtNWY0MDkyNjg5ZjAyYy5qcGciLCJmYWxsYmFjayI6Imh0dHBzOi8vaXM0LXNzbC5tenN0YXRpYy5jb20vaW1hZ2UvdGh1bWIvUG9kY2FzdHMxMjIvdjQvMGMvMTYvY2MvMGMxNmNjZmItNDVlNy1kNDAzLTQ5MWMtOGE1NDdiODkxZWQ5L216YV82ODUwOTI2NDIzNTEyMTU3NDcyLmpwZy82MDB4NjAwYmIuanBnIn0.3JaQ0QRHGU_zYg18tmkHBEHi_jNFbE8iijjPWX0Mt7c.jpg?width=200&height=200)
(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.
Feb 21, 2024
35 min
![[Season 8: EP 166] Jasmine Clennon (Meta) Marketing Manager](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2QzdDNvemZ0bWRtaDNpLmNsb3VkZnJvbnQubmV0L3N0YWdpbmcvcG9kY2FzdF91cGxvYWRlZF9lcGlzb2RlLzE2MzAyMzA0LzE2MzAyMzA0LTE3MDg1NDgyNDI2NzktOTU3OTIzNDlkMzM1YS5qcGciLCJmYWxsYmFjayI6Imh0dHBzOi8vaXM0LXNzbC5tenN0YXRpYy5jb20vaW1hZ2UvdGh1bWIvUG9kY2FzdHMxMjIvdjQvMGMvMTYvY2MvMGMxNmNjZmItNDVlNy1kNDAzLTQ5MWMtOGE1NDdiODkxZWQ5L216YV82ODUwOTI2NDIzNTEyMTU3NDcyLmpwZy82MDB4NjAwYmIuanBnIn0.CpW5Y19J6KV2lkFfoxEgvtJ6mKODZFrbxWJGttzkGYg.jpg?width=200&height=200)
(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.
Feb 21, 2024
27 min
![[Season 8: EP 165] Michele Ghee (CEO) Expectant Media](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2QzdDNvemZ0bWRtaDNpLmNsb3VkZnJvbnQubmV0L3N0YWdpbmcvcG9kY2FzdF91cGxvYWRlZF9lcGlzb2RlLzE2MzAyMzA0LzE2MzAyMzA0LTE3MDg1NDU4MDE1OTQtODA4MmFmNTkzNzcwZC5qcGciLCJmYWxsYmFjayI6Imh0dHBzOi8vaXM0LXNzbC5tenN0YXRpYy5jb20vaW1hZ2UvdGh1bWIvUG9kY2FzdHMxMjIvdjQvMGMvMTYvY2MvMGMxNmNjZmItNDVlNy1kNDAzLTQ5MWMtOGE1NDdiODkxZWQ5L216YV82ODUwOTI2NDIzNTEyMTU3NDcyLmpwZy82MDB4NjAwYmIuanBnIn0.Z2eICoHWHKR1PLlHjfNVKvygzLMroU-LzS2cyzoEE4k.jpg?width=200&height=200)
(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.
Feb 21, 2024
23 min
![[Season 8: EP 164] Aaron Marshall (Copywriter/Creative) BBDO NY](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2QzdDNvemZ0bWRtaDNpLmNsb3VkZnJvbnQubmV0L3N0YWdpbmcvcG9kY2FzdF91cGxvYWRlZF9lcGlzb2RlLzE2MzAyMzA0LzE2MzAyMzA0LTE3MDg1MzYwMjgyMDgtZDA4NjE2N2YxOGEyLmpwZyIsImZhbGxiYWNrIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9pczQtc3NsLm16c3RhdGljLmNvbS9pbWFnZS90aHVtYi9Qb2RjYXN0czEyMi92NC8wYy8xNi9jYy8wYzE2Y2NmYi00NWU3LWQ0MDMtNDkxYy04YTU0N2I4OTFlZDkvbXphXzY4NTA5MjY0MjM1MTIxNTc0NzIuanBnLzYwMHg2MDBiYi5qcGcifQ.1EcQLPaCPOaAKHXYm4dm5BI5fgRHFFeYt3fZtmvXptc.jpg?width=200&height=200)
(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.
Feb 21, 2024
26 min
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