A Dose of Black Joy and Caffeine

Follow us on social @doseofblkjoy and learn more about “A Dose of Support” from the 4A’s (American Association of Advertising Agencies): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEW1U3sVdZRCQHPVtmwxAITUEA5I4ojWGAgKJMMp3Tc63l-A/viewform?usp=sf_link Jacquelyn is a Social Impact professional and serves as Director of Programs at the 4A's Foundation in New York City. She oversees the advertising...

Follow us on social to learn more about "A Dose of Support" from the American Association of Advertising Agencies. As an award-winning creative leader, she has spent over 20 years moving brands forward with creative solutions that deepen consumer engagement and emotional connectivity. Currently she is the SVP, Creative, New York Times Advertising. As the creative lead of the department,...

Follow us on social to learn more about "A Dose of Support" from the American Association of Advertising Agencies Danny Robinson’s career is a testament to outside-the-box thinking. After all, it’s not common to find a chief executive officer, who was previously a chief creative officer, who was previously a chief client officer who never saw himself in any of these roles. Throughout his...

Recognized as a leader in the field of diversity, Tiffany is a talent strategist with 22+ years of championing diverse professionals in the advertising industry. In 2005, she founded ADCOLOR, which has launched the ADCOLOR Industry Conference, ADCOLOR Awards and ADCOLOR University. As President of ADCOLOR, she is deeply involved in the direction the industry is taking around diversity. As Executiv...

Jayanta Jenkins is a forward-thinking creative and marketing executive with 20+ years’ experience crafting culture-defining messaging for some of the world’s most esteemed brands. Jayanta prides himself in leading and inspiring multidisciplinary teams by fostering collaboration, fun and bringing out the best in each team member. His ability to blend strategic thinking with creative vision has resu...

Oyinda is a hybrid marketing and advertising professional, operating at the intersection of business leadership and multicultural strategy for more inclusive outcomes. She believes in the responsibility of media professionals to shift narratives, overturn stereotypes, and understand that the traditional "general market" of yesterday is actually an "inclusive & diverse market&quo...

She’s been interviewed by the media including Cheddar News and Canadian Broadcasting News. National Board certified and award-winning teacher, Claudine James was very successful using the project-based learning model to engage and inspire her students which led her to receive many awards including the 2019 Henry Ford Innovative Teacher Award. On 12/1/2020, Ms James started posting grammar lessons...

Dzidzoli Quist is an experienced strategic partner manager with a proven track record of fostering impactful collaborations in the dynamic tech landscape. Currently serving as a Strategic Partner Manager at Meta, he specializes in cultivating and nurturing partnerships that drive product growth, innovation and business growth.  Key Achievements: Successfully led key initiatives resulting in conten...

Stacey Mahoney is a executive coach and business strategist, boasting an impressive track record of over 25 years in the tech industry, diversity and inclusion, and more than a decade in people development. As the Founder of Stacey Mahoney Consulting, she's on a mission to empower professionals from historically underrepresented backgrounds, guiding them to flourish in business and corporate e...

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠ . ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) "Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up". With this conviction and attitude, Anthony is committed to servant leadership and advocating for DE&I. Anthony is passionate about creating dynamic work that amplifies black/b...

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠ . ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Aaron is a Blerd, social media enthusiast, sneakerhead, and lover of all things DEI. He was first exposed to the marketing industry via the 4A's MAIP program, and since then have worked across several verticals including retail, finance, gaming, and tech. Aaron takes pride in fusing c...

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠ . ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Alicia helps transform global brands and talent into cultural icons through creating marketing strategies that help them impact and connect with their audience. She has led brand, engagement and social strategy for some of culture’s biggest brands including BMW, Roc Nation, Pepsi Co, The...

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠ . ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Tamika is a dynamic leader in the digital advertising and marketing   arena, boasting nearly two decades of industry expertise across diverse  roles - from publisher, agency, to client sides, within finance, communications, marketing and the majority, advertising sales - in global hubs su...

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠ . ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) In a world where evolution is happening at unprecedented rates, ingenuity and innovation are vital to the success of anything that wants to thrive. Aarian J. Forman is a forward-thinking innovator and problem solver. He is handily equipped with the necessary expertise to build leaders, so...

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠ . ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Carlin Dixon is an award-winning culture-first strategist with experience across brands like Hilton, The Mayo Clinic, and Brooklyn Film Festival. As Associate Director of DEI Strategy at global advertising agency TBWA\Chiat\Day\NY, Carlin works alongside agency leadership to create an equ...

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠ . ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Danielle E. Wilburn  is a Director of Program Management at Meta, leading brand excellence and infusing technology and innovation across the portfolio of brands with over 3.45B users. She sets an environment for fearless creativity to thrive by bringing cultural insights, strategic and op...

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠ . ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Shawn Finnie is an entertainment executive with over a decade of experience and most recently served as the Executive Vice President, Member Relations and Awards to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He oversaw member relations, and global outreach for the organization’s glo...

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠ . ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Jasmine Clennon is a global marketing manager at Meta, leading the Creators for Business workstream, which is focused on how businesses can unlock the power of creators on Meta platforms. She is responsible for driving the marketing strategy and activation of programs aimed at the busines...

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠ . ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Ghee is the Founder and CEO of Expectant Media. A Black Women Owned media company that connects clients to the diverse audiences that fuel their growth while elevating other Black Owned Media. Ghee has worked for some of the most powerful media companies in the world generating more than...

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠ . ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Aaron Marshall is a copywriter/creative at BBDO NY, working on prominent global brands such as Bacardí, AT&T, and Dewar’s. In his short but impactful time in the industry, he’s received recognition from One Show, Clios, Webby’s, Epica, ADC, AdWeek, AdAge and earned BBDO’s “Most Valuab...

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠ . ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Have you heard of Keesha Jean-Baptiste? If not, you're missing out on the chance to learn from an innovative and effective C-suite leader who made waves in the advertising, marketing, and media industry leaving a lasting impact felt beyond the traditional HR scope. Often described as...

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR⁠ . ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) One of the most innovative and sought-out voices in diversity, equity, and inclusion, author Doug Melville has given three TEDx Talks and has been featured prominently in the media, including PBS NewsHour, USA TODAY , The Washington Post , TIME , The Daily Show, Forbes , and more.  A fift...

(Season 8 is in partnership with ADCOLOR . ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Makisha Noël is a media personality, creator, and global marketing strategist. She has been gracing stages for 10+ years as a speaker and talent. From being tapped by the U.S. Department of State to speak on community building in Istanbul, Turkey for the Middle Eastern Partnership Initiativ...

(Season 8 is in partnership with ADCOLOR. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Guaranteed is personal to us. After her dad faced a series of heart attacks and a two-week stay in the hospital, our founder Jessica McGlory heard what millions of Americans are told every year: that he was recommended to enter hospice. Hospice was new to her, but the difficult experience sh...

(Season 8 is in partnership with ⁠ADCOLOR.⁠ ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries) Ayanna Jackson is the SVP, Global Inclusion Strategy for FCB, leading the next chapter of the global network’s inclusion mission. As a member of the Global Leadership Team, Ayanna is tasked with working across global offices and departments to expand FCB’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and...