Eavesdrop as Kai and Simeon bring the silo’d and uncomfortable conversations about diversity equity & inclusion in creative industries to the forefront, so everyone can participate. They'll say all the things you never hear in mixed company. Send advice, questions, share stories (good or bad) and suggestions at askmixedcompany@gmail.com
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We have been taught that there are certain topics you don't broach in "mixed company"-- but we don't like or follow this rule. By sharing news, our stories and the stories of others, we hope to give people a better sense of understanding multiracial identities and to create a new cultural lexicon to work with in talking about race with people of all races. Join the conversation by emailing inmixedcopodcast (at) gmail.com.
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Jason P. Chambers’ new book 'Advertising Revolutionary: The Life and Work of Tom Burrell' spotlights the ad exec's influence on the industry's approach to marketing to Black Americans. He joined us to give insight into why he chose to highlight Burrell and why the book is important for this generation of advertisers.…
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Join us for a special edition of the Advertising Club of New York's "Mixed Company" podcast, recorded live at the esteemed 60th International Andy Awards. This episode brings together a powerhouse lineup of creative leaders, including Tiffany Rolfe (R/GA), Rafael Pitanguy (VML), Shannon Washington (Gotham), Lewis Williams (Weber Shandwick), and PJ …
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The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion landscape is shifting. There are laws prohibiting it and C-suites minimizing it. What does all of this mean for historically marginalized groups? We're joined by Micheline Grace Lewis & Tope Ajala to take a closer look at how far we've come since the 2008 Madison Ave Lawsuit, Times Up Advertising in 2016, and th…
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Intentional Power: The 6 Essential Leadership Skills for Triple Bottom Line Impact explores how the transition from shareholder capitalism to stakeholder capitalism has created an urgent need for a new model of leadership; a model that enables leaders to navigate competing demands from both internal and external stakeholders including the most raci…
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On this episode, we're discussing the latest trends in advertising that are expected to dominate the industry by 2024, with Rick Song; President, Brand Innovators Strategy Group & Board Chair Emeritus of the Advertising Club of NY and Enas Hassan; Program Manager of the International ANDY AWARDS. Advertising has always been an ever-evolving field, …
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A Dose of Black Joy and Real Talk ft. Adu Adu
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A Dose of Black Joy & Caffeine was established in 2020 when numerous Black executives & business leaders were asked to have discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Adu, the host of the podcast, noticed that these conversations often neglected to celebrate the individual and instead focused solely on Black trauma. Adu (AdAge 40 Under 40 …
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Geoffrey Cook is an advertising strategist who joined us to discuss how his own autistic/ADHD mind benefits him in a creative industry and how business leaders can foster inclusive environments for other neurodivergent professionals.Από τον Mixed Company
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Kareem Hayes is an Screenwriter, Author, and Actor who has sold over 150,000 books independently. As his new independent film Necessary Evil is making its way through the film festival circuit, Kareem joins us to talk about the art of storytelling independently, how he's making a way for the next generation, and why authentic stories matter.…
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The Re-Education of Diversity
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Seven years ago, we dropped our first episode, The Miseducation of Diversity [highly recommend re-listening with the link below], and a lot has changed, but many things have remained the same regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion within creative industries. So, we're talking about the state of DEI in a post 'George Floyd Economy', while reflec…
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In partnership with the Advertising Club of New York, Mixed Company Podcast is celebrating and exploring Advertising's partnership with Hip Hop during the music genre's 50th anniversary. On August 10th, Kai moderated a conversation between Dr. Charlene Thomas and Chaucer Barnes at the ADC of NY's office.…
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Eternal Polk is the director of the upcoming documentary Gaining Ground, produced by Al Roker and John Deere. The brand-sponsored film examines the causes, effects, and solutions to the issue of Black ownership of farmland. Eternal joins us to talk about how the film was made.Από τον Mixed Company
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Kat Gordon is back on the pod! A few weeks ago, Kat, the founder of the 3% Movement, released a Substack article, The Rise of Introverts. In her article, Kat outlines how leadership in corporations has historically over-indexed with extroverts, but the future will see a lot of shared traits among introverts being in demand because they will fuel in…
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The Great Resignation gave a lot of employees the upper hand. But over the last year, the power has shifted back to employers and employees are feeling the squeeze as the job market course corrects. So now what?Από τον Mixed Company
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Emotional Labor ft. Liv Lewis
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Being a creative leader in a role that requires you to advocate for people who are often othered is taxing on the mental. Liv Lewis joins us to add perspective and solutions on how to maintain your peace and thrive when personal and business values don't align.Από τον Mixed Company
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We're back after our much-needed hiatus. Still candidly talking about what needs to be done to make creative industries more diverse, more equitable, and more inclusive--but with a new flow. Hit play as we chop it up from our vantage as leaders about everything from DEI backlash to Netflix.Από τον Mixed Company
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Final-ish Episode 98: The People’s Podcast ft. Isiah Thompson
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Mixed Company Podcast was started in 2016 to speak the unfiltered truth of mid-level professionals to those in power. For over 100 podcasts, Kai, Karinna, and Simeon covered topics that advocated for people who have been historically othered because of their identities. Now, as they’ve in advanced stages in their careers, they’re handing the mics t…
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We're back with a mid-late summer episode. Humans are still acting up and we still need to talk about solutions that will get us to a place where diversity, equity, and inclusion are par for the course. Is working from the trap? Need solutions? Email us your questions and comments at askmixedcompany@gmail.com…
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Episode 96: Respect To Retain
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We're bizaaack. We're in a season of "Nevermind, I'm good". Historically excluded talent are making choices about their careers that are setting precedents for retention that can't be ignored. We're catching up and talking about Nikole Hannah-Jones, Sha'carri Richardson, Zoe Scaman, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, and more. Pull up.…
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Episode 95: Defund to Refund
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Defund to Refund is an initiative founded by Huge to help Americans rethink public safety. Through a story-based platform that illustrates the human cost of over-policing, they're on a mission to redirect resources to build safer, healthier communities. We spoke to few members of the Defund to Refund team: Fuming Cao, Justin Anderson-Weber, Brandon…
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Episode 94: The Takeaway feat. Stephanie Rickards
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Hate against Asian American Pacific Islander communities has risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. The best strategy to #StopAsianHate is to arm everyone with the right information to spark empathy and action. Strategy Director Stephanie Rickards joins us to discuss her ongoing research to combat Asian stereotypes in the media.…
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Episode 93: The Influencer Factor feat. Tiffany Hardin
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Influencer Marketing is a Billion Dollar business making careers for content creators & cultural voices. Now, more than ever, representation and education in this area amongst brand leaders & talent can be the difference between getting played or getting paid. Tiffany Hardin, founder of Gild Creative Group, is making sure that the partnerships betw…
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Episode 92: Rumor Has It ft: Marc Strachan, Tiffany R. Warren & Tiffany Edwards.
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A candid conversation with ADCOLOR's Marc Strachan, Tiffany R. Warren, and Droga5's Tiffany Edwards.Από τον Mixed Company
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Episode 91: Retrograde Reflections
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2020 Part Two is working overtime, so we're talking about a few things. AdAge has still not held themselves accountable for their negative CMO "prediction" about Bozoma Saint John--50+ days and counting--shout out to Gary J. Nix. And, working from home has amplified the effects of toxic people and work cultures, so we're solution venting our way to…
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It's been six months since brands and agencies made promises for real equality, and everyone who considers themselves an ally in the movement for Black lives posted black squares. Not much has changed or improved in the industry. We're no longer talking about what they need to do--we're talking about what we can do for ourselves.This week's Ain't S…
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More than 85% of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) are unemployed in integrated positions, despite their ability or willingness to work. Laurel Rossi, co-founder of Creative Spirit, the first global organization to create integrated employment for neurodiverse individuals, joined us to talk about their mission.Dope Shit…
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Bonus Episode: Community Accountability ft: Nathan Young and Bennett D. Bennett
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On August 3rd, we had a conversation with Nathan Young and Bennett D. Bennett, founders of 600 & Rising, to address concerns from its Black signatories. It is an insightful discussion that should be listened to through the lens of *Community Accountability. Since the episode was recorded Nathan Young resigned from the organization and they're in th…
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Episode 88: Solution Venting
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There's been an uptick in critiques about what the advertising industry is doing to address its lack of diversity and inclusion, and the fostering of inequitable spaces. But without solutions, these critiques come off as tone-deaf and problematic. We discuss our format of Solution Venting and why it's essential to the industry's evolution. We also …
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Episode 87 Media Futurism feat. Stephen Small-Warner
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There are a lot of people who are focused on the future of creatives of color right now in media. The emphasis is on reskilling and upskilling for the jobs that are available now--not tomorrow. Cinema Director/ DP and Media Specialist Stephen Small-Warner joined us to talk about we should be focused on in media and culture to thrive in the near fut…
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Episode 86: Accountability Season feat. Shante Bacon-Cius
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In the midst of a slew of empty #BlackLivesMatter statements from brands, it's time to take a critical look at the work that is being done in the name of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Someone has to answer for the lack of progress in agencies.Από τον Mixed Company
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Episode 85: Black Lives Matter in Advertising
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Four years ago, we recorded an episode in the midst of the Ferguson uprising. Minimal outward support was given to Black employees and from brands then. This time, as America lives through an unrest, there's an outpouring. We're unpacking how corporations need to show up for Black lives.Από τον Mixed Company
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For 55 years the International ANDY awards have been known as the most sought-after awards for creative excellence in advertising. This Friday they're reviving their original category, The Pop Choice Award, and giving the power to the creative community to decide. The Andy Awards' Assoc. Director Ariel Blakeman joins us to give us the details. Vote…
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We closed out Black History Month with a live recording from Mindshare that was produced by their Black ERG, The Collective. We chatted about everything from allyship to reaching the C-suite. And as always, we kept it extremely real.Από τον Mixed Company
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Walter T. Geer III is a digital advertising vet who has been using his platform to sound the alarm on issues that are often overlooked--ageism in advertising and Black health disparities. Press play to hear why and how he won't stop.Από τον Mixed Company
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We've been on lockdown nationally as an industry for almost a month and the end of working from home is nowhere in site. We hopped on IG live with the homies to discuss the work and new norms emerging from this crisis.Από τον Mixed Company
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Episode 80: Hard Knock Life
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The coronavirus is causing a pandemic panic. A new normal is being established that is shifting how we work. And in unprecedented times, the future is often unforeseeable, innovation is inevitable and leadership is crucial. This episode is a strategic stream of consciousness.Από τον Mixed Company
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Episode 77: The Only One There ft: Shameka Brown Barbosa & Julius Dunn II
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Episode 76: House Party 2019 feat. Mara Lecocq & Bennett D. Bennett
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Episode 75: Movers & Makers feat. Shante Bacon
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Shante Bacon, the founder and CEO of the acclaimed ONE/35 Agency, is not new to making things happen for real and for the culture. She sat down with Kai to talk about her move from the music biz to marketing and what people need to know for D&I initiatives to work.Από τον Mixed Company
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Karinna is West Coast repping these days and sat down with the founders of the Industry Collective--Cheryl Faux and Tiona Langley--to talk about the inclusive space they're creating for people of color in creative industries in L.A. It's dope shit.Από τον Mixed Company
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Every year @ADCOLOR honors people who set the world on 🔥🔥🔥with their passion for change. This year we were in the Winners' Circle capturing their excellence. Keep us locked all week for daily interviews with the winners. It goes down in 5,4,3,2... #TakeAStandΑπό τον Mixed Company
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Robert Wong has the kind of résumé most creatives dream of--he's been honored as a Master of Design by Fast Company, named one of 50 Most Influential Designers in America, has exhibited at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum and MoMA, and he is one of the 2019 ADCOLOR/ONE CLUB CREATIVE 🏆 Winners. Listen to a design giant.…
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Change doesn't just magically happen. You need people like Vincent making it happen and that's why he is the 2019 ADCOLOR CHANGE AGENT 🏆 winner. As the Diversity Client Partner for Bloomberg, Vince uses his influence to open hearts, eyes and minds all over. Listen to him drop a few gems.Από τον Mixed Company
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For the 30th Anniversary of “Just Do it,” Nike celebrated athletes and their crazy dreams with a campaign led by Colin Kaepernick, the controversial NFL quarterback, and created by Weiden + Kennedy. The campaign was celebrated and hated, but cemented on the right side of history. W+K's Managing Director, Karrelle Dixon, joins us after their ADCOLOR…
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Helen Lin, the Chief Digital Officer for Publicis Media, get things done. Big things--and that;s why she's a 2019 ADCOLOR Legend Award winner. She's catalyst of innovation, a pioneer of programmatic, a collaborative business partner, and fierce believer in diversity and inclusion. Listen for a glimpse of her legendery flow. #TakeAStand…
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Ted Chung does legendary work and that's why he is a 2019 ADCOLOR Legend 🏆 winner. Under Ted's direction, the Cashmere Agency has executed 🔥🔥🔥 multicultural campaigns for giants from every sector. Get into his words of wisdom.Από τον Mixed Company
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Steve Pamon is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Parkwood Entertainment--yea, Beyonce's company. But if you're curious why is a 2019 ADCOLOR Legend 🏆 winner, check his stats. He's worked for iconic brands like JP Morgan Chase and HBO in Business Development and Marketing creating pure 🔥🔥🔥. Hear him tell it.…
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Brandon Rochon is one of the world’s youngest and freshest CCOs. He is also one of the 2019 @ADCOLOR / ONE CLUB Creative 🏆 winners. & neither happens w/o the 🖤 to #TakeAStand . Listen and get a glimpse of why he is a force to be reckoned with.Από τον Mixed Company
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