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MIXED COMPANY
by Mixed Company
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 [email protected]
Episodes
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The Culture Keepers ft. Tara DeVeaux
Burrell Communications CEO Tara DeVeaux joins Kai to unpack the evolving role of culture in marketing, challenging outdated assumptions about identity, behavior, and influence. They discuss the biggest misconceptions about Burrell, the agency’s shift from a multicultural label to a general market...
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The Brand Didn't Brand
There are many takeaways from the 2024 election, but our main one is this: the DNC brand didn’t resonate the way they thought it would. We went live on Instagram the day after, as America faced a new reality once again.
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Happy Birthday, Grimace! A Brave Brands Celebration.
Join us for our Brave Brands episode of The Advertising Club of NY presents Mixed Company Podcast! This episode celebrates Advertising Week and the annual Brave Brands celebration! We're diving into the amazing Grimace's Birthday campaign by Wieden + Kennedy and McDonald's. We can't wait to chat...
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Runway Decoded ft. Nicolas Garcia, Scott Lux & Olu Gbenga Obafemi
As Fashion Week took over New York City, we explored the intersection of marketing and fashion with industry leaders Nicolas Garcia (Garcias), Scott Lux (ESPRIT), and Olu Gbenga Obafemi (Uncommon Threads). Every brand is striving to keep up with the ever-changing consumer demands, so we're…
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The Digital-First Election feat Mark Skidmore
The Advertising Club of New York and the Mixed Company Podcast are partners for 2024! This collaboration aims to bring together the best of both worlds - the expertise of the Advertising Club and the engaging content of the Mixed Company Podcast. In a time when digital innovation is transforming...
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Gen Next ft. Jonay Jackson & Faith Andrews
Generation Z, also known as Gen-Z, refers to individuals born between 1997 and 2012. As this generation becomes increasingly influential in the market, it's crucial for businesses to understand their behavior and preferences to effectively reach and engage with them. In partnership with the...
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The Next Era of Greatness Ft. Burrell Communications Group CEO Tara DeVeaux
In October of 2023 Burrell Communications announced it was officially under new leadership. Boldly boasting a remarkable acquisition by the Black-owned private equity firm FVLCRUM Partners and Channing Johnson, a Los Angeles attorney at Loeb & Loeb, through his investment company View Park…
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Advertising Revolutionary Ft. Jason Chambers
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...
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60th International Andy Awards
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…
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The State of DEI ft. Micheline Grace Lewis & Tope Ajala
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...
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Intentional Power ft. Lisen Stromberg
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...
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2024 TRENDS REPORT ft. Rick Song & Enas Hassan
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....
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A Dose of Black Joy and Real Talk ft. Adu Adu
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...
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Neurodiversity In The Workplace ft Geoffrey Cook
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.
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Modern Storytelling ft Kareem Hayes
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...
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The Re-Education of Diversity
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…
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A Celebration of Hip Hop in Adland
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...
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The Fight for Black Land ft. Eternal Polk
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.
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The Rise of Introverts Ft. Kat Gordon
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...
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Not In This Economy
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?
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Emotional Labor ft. Liv Lewis
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.
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The Remix
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.
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Final-ish Episode 98: The People’s Podcast ft. Isiah Thompson
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…
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Episode 97: Summer 21
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...
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Episode 96: Respect To Retain
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,...
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Episode 95: Defund to Refund
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...
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Episode 94: The Takeaway feat. Stephanie Rickards
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...
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Episode 93: The Influencer Factor feat. Tiffany Hardin
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...
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Episode 92: Rumor Has It ft: Marc Strachan, Tiffany R. Warren & Tiffany Edwards.
A candid conversation with ADCOLOR's Marc Strachan, Tiffany R. Warren, and Droga5's Tiffany Edwards.
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Episode 91: Retrograde Reflections
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…
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Episode 90: Keep That Same Energy
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...
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Episode 89: Creative Spirit featuring Laurel Rossi
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...
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Bonus Episode: Community Accountability ft: Nathan Young and Bennett D. Bennett
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...
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Episode 88: Solution Venting
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...
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Episode 87 Media Futurism feat. Stephen Small-Warner
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...
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Episode 86: Accountability Season feat. Shante Bacon-Cius
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.
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Episode 85: Black Lives Matter in Advertising
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.
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Episode 84: Pop Choice ft. Ariel Blakeman
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...
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Episode 83: 'Stream of Consciousness' Live From Mindshare
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.
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Episode 82: For the Grown & Experienced ft. Walter T. Geer III
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.
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Episode 81: Crisis Shift
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.
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Episode 80: Hard Knock Life
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.
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Episode 79: For the Culture feat. Monique L. Nelson
Uniworld Group is one of the few ad agencies that can say it's for the culture--and back it up. Its CEO and Chairwoman, Monique L. Nelson, sat down with us to discuss the agency's legacy and how she secured the table and the seat at the head of it.
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Episode 78 : Pandering for Progress
During Super Bowl LIV, the NFL will release a spot to spotlight the work their Player's Coalition is doing to shine a light on police brutality. Exactly what Colin Kaepernick was doing. He is still unemployed. The NFL is still not acknowledging their missteps or his contributions. We're talking...
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Episode 77: The Only One There ft: Shameka Brown Barbosa & Julius Dunn II
The most successful people in the world, from Oprah to Jay-Z, have coaches. So, why not us? Shameka and Julius, from The Only One There, join us to discuss their approach to executive coaching and why everyone trying to win should invest in a coach. www.theonlyonethere.com
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Bonus Episode- New Beginnings Feat. Karinna Schultz
After 4 DOPE seasons our sister, friend and partner in conversation, Karinna Schultz announces she is stepping away from the show to pursue new endeavors. Listen in as she sends her love and farewell. Be sure to check out her latest project Eyes.Lips.Face with iLL Wayno & Elf Cosmetics...
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Episode 76: House Party 2019 feat. Mara Lecocq & Bennett D. Bennett
Kai recaps some of this year's biggest industry topics with the help of our friends of the show, Mara Lecocq & Bennett D. Bennett. They touch on all the things from Russia, to #metoo aftermath, to life on the other side of their career breaks in 2018.
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Episode 75: Movers & Makers feat. Shante Bacon
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.
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Dope Ish: Industry Ish. feat. Cheryl Faux and Tiona Langley
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.
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MIXED COMPANY LIVE FROM ADCOLOR 2019
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... #TakeAStand
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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 [email protected]
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