Blueprint for Growth: Treating Your Life Like a Business

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Blueprint for Growth: Treating Your Life Like a Business Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective, hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed sit down with Kerel Cooper, Chief Marketing Officer at GumGum and co-founder of the Minority Report Podcast. Together, they unpack the career-defining moments that shaped Kerel’s rise in the marketing world—from game-changing mentorship to the personal philosophies that guide his growth.Kerel shares how he navigated challenges, the lessons he’s paying forward through mentorship, and why he believes treating your life like a business is key to long-term success. The conversation also dives into race, identity, and the power of community among Black professionals, offering actionable insights for anyone looking to level up—professionally and personally.▶︎ In This Episode 00:00: Introduction and Career Advice00:43: Welcome to the Podcast01:21: Guest Introduction: Kerel Cooper03:05: Kerel's Background and Family05:18: Career Journey and Mentorship12:06: Pivotal Moments and Personal Growth17:39: Navigating Career Challenges19:01: The Importance of Networking21:30: Leadership and Mentorship30:52: The Power of Mentorship32:14: Mentorship in the Classroom32:49: Mentorship Beyond Formal Meetings33:54: A Story of Impact36:40: The Importance of Peer Mentoring39:03: Challenges in Networking44:25: Overcoming Barriers to Success47:08: Final Thoughts and Call to Action🔗 Resources Links and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and Subscribe Listen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .