OGs And AUNTIES

This isn’t just an interview. It’s a  Master Class in storytelling, craft and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Joe didn’t just direct commercials. He helped create moments that became part of popular culture. We go behind the camera for stories about the iconic work, celebrities, athletes and brands—and talk about what it took to create advertising people still remember decades later. Joe als...

Triple threat Dr. Archie Boston Jr. is a world-class designer, Hall of Fame art director, and decorated educator who has dedicated a six-decade career to design in service of social purpose. A self-described “spiritual designer,” Dr. Boston made history as the first African American president of the Art Directors Club of Los Angeles and was awarded an honorary doctorate from the prestigious Royal...

From the shadows of the auto plants in Pontiac, Michigan to Madison Ave to the studios of Motown Records.  Valerie Graves has left her creative excellence on some of the biggest brands in the world. Her memoir “Pressure Makes Diamonds: Becoming the women I pretended to be” captures her unique journey in an industry she was destined to be a part of. In this episode we visit some of the stories of h...

Danny gives a brilliant and refreshingly honest take on his journey from a challenging start as a brand manager to co-founding his own agency and ultimately rising to lead one of the most celebrated creative agencies in the business. He shares why his role as CEO of The Martin Agency is deeply personal and what it means to him beyond the title. Danny also dishes out some unforgettable behind-the-s...

In this episode, Cheryl Berman — Chief Creative of Unbundled and former Chairman & Chief Creative Officer of Leo Burnett — shares her remarkable journey from young copywriter and coffee runner to leading one of the most iconic creative agencies in the world. She breaks down the power of the Big Idea, the start of emotional storytelling, and why music remains one of the most powerful tools for...

From his roots as a Jersey boy artist to becoming one of the most prolific and successful commercial directors in advertising history, Bob Giraldi has shaped culture through storytelling on screen. In this conversation, he shares behind-the-scenes stories from the iconic  Miller Lite All-Star  campaign to directing Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking “Beat It” music video. Giraldi also reflects on hi...