From Brum to Boardrooms: How Shannie Mears Built A Creative Agency At 23

At 23, Shannie Mears co-founded The Elephant Room and flipped the advertising industry on its head. From Birmingham to global brands, she’s built space for Black creatives, launched The Blacklist & Guestlist, and is rewriting the rules on culture, community and ownership.In this episode we dive into DEI in 2025, building a creative agency from scratch, and balancing leadership with motherhood.