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Invisible Soldiers
by Invisible Soldiers
Invisible Soldiers is a podcast hosted by Rebecca L. Sanders and Corey D. Seaton, shedding light on Blacks in advertising who remain virtually invisible. Join us on a journey as we delve into the history, stories and perspectives of invisible soldiers.
Episodes
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"No Man Is An Island" featuring Sam Bonds
This episode features Sam Bonds, SVP Group Creative Director at Barkley, who has cultivated a reputation for high character, charm, and a down to Earth spirit, while still delivering creative excellence. Sam recalls the fish-out-of-water feeling of his early years in the business, navigating the...
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"The Ripple Effect" featuring Daidria Grayson
In this episode, we discuss uneasy times in the advertising industry, as layoffs rear their ugly head at agencies all over the nation. The actions of our government are creating a ripple effect that's injecting a huge dose of uncertainty into many industries. Joined by friend of the pod, Daidria...
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"Shooting Her Shot" featuring Raven B. Varona
This episode features Raven B. Varona, a dynamic photographer and director with strong roots in music and entertainment. This Bronx native shares her unlikely path into photography sparked by the support of her biggest invisible soldier, her Mom. We dive into her early hip hop roots that spawned...
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"The Palette Of Progress" featuring Melvone Farrell
This episode features Melvone Farrell, a long-time makeup artist with British roots. We discuss her unlikely entry into advertising, chasing her dreams from across the pond and the opportunity that eventually landed her in Hollywood. With an international journey that includes rubbing elbows with...
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"Licking Our Wounds"
After a long hiatus, we're back with a spirited convo covering a lot of ground. We explore work burn out and why we went on a little hiatus. We also jump into the election, the aftermath and the marketing of American anti-heroes. Then we explore Netflix's deep dive into live streaming sports, and...
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"Choosing Sides" featuring Daidria Grayson
This episode, we're joined by a special guest and award-winning ad vet, Daidria Grayson. She shares her cultural expertise in this special edition, where we discuss what happens when Black culture chooses sides. We explore some hot topics currently fracturing the culture. Drake vs Kendrick…
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"Frame By Frame" featuring Terry King
This episode features Terry King, a seasoned editor and businessman, owner of Territory, a post production house in Ferndale, Michigan. We discuss his impromptu start, leaving a job as a restaurant manager, to being a runner, and learning on the fly at Image Express. Terry shares the journey of...
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"Against All Odds" featuring Christopher Gary Lawson
This episode features Christopher Gary Lawson, a long time model and actor who has lended his image and talents to advertising campaigns that have traveled him over the world. We discuss his theatrical beginnings in New York, making the big move to L.A. and entering the advertising world. Chris...
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"Balloons and Anchors" featuring Wes Walker
This episode features Wes Walker, one of the hottest young commercial directors in the industry. We cover a range of topics, from the unconventional beginning of his career, to his upcoming Super Bowl commercial. Wes shares how his unique cultural heritage (Black and Mexican), influences his work...
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"Season 2 Kickoff"
Corey and Rebecca are back with the Season 2 kickoff. They chat about learnings from Season 1, standout episodes and what to expect from the pod for Season 2. They also chat about Katt Williams, the state of the podcast world following his explosive interview, and much more.
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"Staying Alive"
This episode features Corey and Rebecca discussing the current state of self-care in advertising. They discuss the correlation between advertising's rigorous work schedule and the physical and mental toll it takes on employees. They also dive into the expectations of today's generation – more…
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"Exit Strategy" featuring John Casmon
This episode features John Casmon, former ad exec turned real estate entrepreneur. John shares his journey from ad intern and climbing the corporate ladder, to executing his exit strategy. He discusses how valuing the currency of time and family, ultimately lead him to entrepreneurship. And for...
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"Dreaming Bigger" featuring Dominique Monet
This episode features Dominique Monet, Creative Director at GSD&M in Austin, Texas. Dominique recalls how her early knack for remixing hit songs and turning them into jingles as a kid, planted the seed that led her into advertising. We also discuss the dynamics of being a Black woman in male...
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"Summer Madness"
This episode features Corey D. Seaton and Rebecca L. Sanders discussing some of the industry's hottest topics this summer. We discuss the increased presence of Black creatives at the Cannes Festival for Creativity and its impact on the industry. We also dive into how agencies approach award…
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"Creating A Pipeline" featuring Lester Booker Jr.
This episode features Lester Booker Jr., Vice President, Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Communications at Citizens Financial Group, Inc. We discuss his deep rooted passion around creating a pipeline to corporate America for Black talent, and why DE&I should still be a business objective…
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"Do The Work" featuring Pepper Miller
This episode features Pepper Miller, author of "Let Me Explain Black Again", a dynamic book that acts as a tool for agencies and brands looking to become smarter about engaging Black consumers. We discuss the suffocating affect of the Jim Crow South on her early life, defining Blackness by...
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"Millennial Power" featuring Carissa Conteh
This episode features Carissa Conteh, Client Partner for Saatchi & Saatchi Dallas. We discuss her difficulty getting in the industry, learning to thrive in non-diverse spaces, and the importance of forming strong client relationships. Carissa enlightens us on using the power of her millennial...
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"Surviving Layoffs"
The "Surviving Layoffs" episode features Corey and Rebecca reacting to massive layoffs across the country and discussing how they often impact the ad industry. They delve into learning your client's business and staying in tune with the warning signs that layoffs may be coming. They also discuss...
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"Diversity Of Thought" featuring Juanita Slappy
This episode features Juanita Slappy, Head of Multicultural Marketing for Cadillac. We discuss targeted ads that left an early impact on her, deep familial connections to GM and how diversity of thought is the true benefit and intention of corporate diversity. Juanita takes us on her journey from...
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"The Breakthrough" featuring Lewis Williams
This episode features EVP Head of Impact at Weber-Shandwick, Lewis Williams. He discusses his humble upbringings in the Jim Crow South, his college days at Kent St. after a national tragedy and becoming the Chief Creative Officer at Burrell Communications. Over his forty plus year career, Lewis...
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"Imposter Syndrome" featuring Jason Walker
This episode features VP - Group Creative Director at Ketchum, Jason Walker. He discusses the importance of finding a tribe, choosing to pursue his career aspirations in Detroit, and how he finally overcame the imposter syndrome. Jason shows how talent, humility and having a sense of...
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"The Kickoff"
In episode one, our hosts Corey D. Seaton and Rebecca L. Sanders introduce themselves, the concept behind the podcast, and talk about what you can expect from the podcast in upcoming episodes.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Invisible Soldiers is a podcast hosted by Rebecca L. Sanders and Corey D. Seaton, shedding light on Blacks in advertising who remain virtually invisible. Join us on a journey as we delve into the history, stories and perspectives of invisible soldiers.
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Invisible Soldiers is a podcast hosted by Rebecca L. Sanders and Corey D. Seaton, shedding light on Blacks in advertising who remain virtually invisible. Join us on a journey as we delve into the history, stories and perspectives of invisible soldiers.
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