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Business Today, founded in 1968, is a 501(c)3 non-profit with a mission of bridging the divide between students and executives. Our podcast series features helpful career tips for students as well as exclusive interviews with corporate leaders.
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Gloria Wang chats with Renee Miller, President and Creative Director of The Miller Group Marketing, a woman-owned, creatively led, strategically driven digital advertising and marketing agency based out of Los Angeles. In this podcast, Renee discusses how audiovisual projects are the future of the marketing world and how The Miller Group positions itself to help companies craft their brand message in terms of sustainability and diversity in order to create consumer impact. Renee also shares advice on the practical skills that aspiring designers need to know when entering the digital industry.
Mary Zalla, Global President of Consumer Brands at Landor & Fitch, one of the largest brand and design firms in the world, shares with us how she got started in the design industry and her five truths for emerging designers to excel in the field – designing with purpose, designing brands that move, looking for the overlooked, and being comfortable with ambiguity.
In this Design Nation 2021 podcast, Gloria Wang speaks to Joanne Chan, CEO of Turner Duckworth. Turner Duckworth is a global strategic design and project management firm that strives to design unmistakable visual identities and packaging for the world's greatest brands, clients of which include Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Levi's. In this podcast, Joanne speaks about her role at Turner Duckworth for facilitating creativity, the story behind a memorable project with Levi's regarding trademarks, and how designing for the digital and screen age has transformed the meaning of space and simplicity for her.
Lisa Skeete Tatum is founder and CEO of Landit, a personalized career pathing platform created to increase the success and engagement of women and diverse groups in the workplace. She was formerly a General Partner at Cardinal Partners, an early stage venture capital firm, and she started off her career at Procter & Gamble, after having attended Cornell University and Harvard Business School.
In this episode, we touch upon many subjects, focusing on why you need a "Board of Advisors," how to build your personal brand, and Mrs. Tatum's own experience doing all of these over her career. We hope you enjoy our first episode!
Crossing the Career Chasm is a new series from Business Today, with the goal of preparing students for their careers after college. We hold conversations with seasoned executives who share their stories and the advice they've accumulated bout how to start your career off successfully, "crossing the chasm" from an entry-level role to a leadership one.
For Design Nation 2021's third podcast, Kathy Li speaks to Katy Olson, Editor of AD Pro (https://adpro.architecturaldigest.com/), which is a members-only community for design industry professionals and includes over 100 years of searchable Architectural Digest archives. Before AD Pro, Katy Olson had an extensive background in editorial strategy, including roles as Executive Editor of Business of Home, as well as at Hearst Corporation, People Magazine, and Work Style, an Italian magazine based in Milan, where she ran the workplace design section. She received her Master of Science with Honors from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and Bachelor of Arts from Fordham University. She is a reiki master and a native New Yorker.
In this podcast, Katy shares more about her passion for the history of design, the importance of events in the design community, and how AD Pro is using education to help emerging designers and small businesses enter the industry.
For Design Nation 2021's second podcast, Vivian Li speaks to Jacob Pace, CEO of Flighthouse Media (https://www.flighthousemedia.com/). Known as the leading GenZ brand and agency, Flighthouse Media has more than 30 million followers across platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube) and was named a 2020 Most Innovative Company by Fast Company. Previously, Flighthouse Media has worked with global celebrities and influencers including blackbear, Charli D'Amelio, and Marshmello.
In this podcast, Jacob chats about what drives him each day as a 22 year old CEO and what has helped Flighthouse take off on social media with GenZ. He also shares how young entrepreneurs and artists can keep up momentum as they explore their own creative passions.
Amy Wang (Director of Content at BT) is joined by Schwarzman Scholars Michael Shin ('19) and Amanda Morrison ('20) in a discussion of the value of cross border communication and how the program has adapted to the global pandemic.
How do you start a conversation with that new LinkedIn connection? In our second episode, Business Today and Miri Rodriguez, Head of Global Internship Program at Microsoft, talk about how an empathetic mindset can lead to valuable opportunities for mentorship. We also touch upon how students can use their extra time in quarantine to storyboard their life and connect it to their careers.
In this episode, Business Today and Miri Rodriguez, Head of Global Internship Program at Microsoft, discuss strategies for how students can tell their story as they navigate career during coronavirus, including tips on brushing up your resume and LinkedIn.
In this episode, we discuss the frustrations of designing for big clients with specific visions, no longer being a moody teenager, finding inspiration in unlikely places, and the future of design.
Originally from a small fishing town in Gaspésie (eastern Québec), Mathias Harvey is now living my best life in Montréal. After studying in communication, arts and graphic design, he graduated from the UQAM’s school of design in the spring of 2022. Since then, he’s been hired at HAVAS Montréal as an art director and has been working on various projects (TV, print, social media and more). He works with a variety of clients, from international corps like Keurig, to smaller charities and cultural events like film festivals.
In this episode, we discuss architecture, sustainable design, upcycling, and augmented reality with Zoey Zhu.
Zoey Zhu is a designer and creative technologist at IDEO based in the bay area. Working in the intersection of design, emerging technology, education, and sustainability, she creates physical and digital objects to reflect and communicate the relationship between humans and the built environment. Her practices have been notable in several platforms, including NYC Climate Week, MIT Museum, Bandung Biennale, International Design Conference (IDC), Design Museum Week, etc. Prior to IDEO, Zoey studied architecture and computer science at MIT.
You can find her at https://iam-zy.com/.
In this episode, we discuss the merits of working from home as a designer, moodboarding and vision-boarding, sustainable packaging and product design. We also grow an idea for a hypothetical coffee shop.
Based out of Madison, Wisconsin, Amelia Lynn is a multidisciplinary designer passionate about creating fresh, playful, and approachable designs. Currently, she works at Bartlett Brands, a creative agency focused on smart strategies, stylish storytelling, and sustainable design.
In May of 2022, Amelia graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's degree in Fine Art. Throughout her undergraduate studies, she dabbled in numerous design internships, improving her skills and widening her network of design professionals. Following graduation, she accepted a full-time position as a remote graphic designer at Bartlett Brands after interning with the creative agency for several months. Specializing in branding and packaging design at the small design studio, she assists the all-women team in building brands that challenge the status and cut through the quo.
When she's not designing, Amelia enjoys visiting local cafes, thrifting unique pieces at second-hand shops, and cuddling with her cats.
You can find her at byamelialynn.com.
In this episode featuring artist and graphic designer Fiona Béraud, we discuss butts, Paris, the transformative power of color, Instagram, and staying true to yourself.
French but raised in Singapore, Fiona Béraud, also known as Cherubini, is an artist and graphic designer. Based in Paris, Cherubini's medium of choice is digital collage, meaning collecting archive pictures and creating new compositions. With inspiration from pop art and surrealism, Cherubini's style is bright and colorful. Her signature design? Nothing to do with collages: Cherubini paints butts.
IG: @cher.ubini.art
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Gloria Wang talks with Ziad Foty, CEO of Design in DC, about connecting design work to local markets, managing and resolving creative conflicts, and storytelling through company designs.
In this episode, Ami Werner and Dan Gladden, Head of Strategy and Creative Director, are joining us to talk about their unique paths to Bulletproof, an international strategic design agency working to making brands more successful. Listen in on their perspectives on transformations in social media and their advice to college students interested in creative industries.
Kimberley Tran speaks with Kailu Guan about her work combining augmented reality with fashion products, launching her own successful digital skin care platform, and incorporating user experience into her designs.
Applications for the 2022 Design Nation Conference are due TOMORROW, February 4th. Design Nation is an all-expenses-paid exploration of the versatility of a career in design, how design is applied differently across industries, and what it looks like to be a design leader facing the business and social challenges of our world. Experience keynotes, executive seminars, and panels led by industry leaders, attend workshops to develop professional skills, and gain networking opportunities with the next generation of design leaders. The conference will run from April 9-10th 2022, at The Shed, Hudson Yards, in New York City.
Applications include resume and portfolio submission, as well as short-answer responses. All applications are considered on a need-blind basis, and all travel and accommodation costs are covered for accepted attendees. For more information, please visit our website: https://dn.businesstoday.org/.
Kimberley Tran talks with Jose 'Pepe' Gorbea about memorable brand campaigns, from chocolate sales to elephant protection, and the value of sustainability and diversity in marketing. In this podcast, Gorbea brings his past work to life in stories about drawing consumers into an experience through brand advertising, starting with the origins of a brand, and transcending regional differences to form international campaigns.
Applications for the 2022 Design Nation Conference are now open. Design Nation is an all-expenses-paid exploration of the versatility of a career in design, how design is applied differently across industries, and what it looks like to be a design leader facing the business and social challenges of our world. The conference will run from April 9-10th 2022, at The Shed, Hudson Yards, in New York City. Applications are due February 2nd, 2022. Applications include resume and portfolio submission, as well as short-answer responses. All applications are considered on a need-blind basis, and all travel and accommodation costs are covered for accepted attendees.
For more information, please visit our website: https://dn.businesstoday.org/.
Jacqueline Brassey currently leads Enduring Priorities Learning at McKinsey & Company, where she is responsible for learning of key strategic topics including: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Mental Health & Resilience, Risk, Cybersecurity, Communications, Purpose & Values. Previously, she was responsible for leading learning of McKinsey's top 600 leaders, and she started her career at Unilever. Additionally, she continues academically as an Adjunct Professor at IE University and Research Fellow at the VU in Amsterdam. She also is the lead founder of ‘The Confidence Project’ to raise awareness on this topic in the academic and professional context and build emotional flexibility of leaders and organizations. Last but not least, she is very passionate about her voluntary role as Supervisory Board Member at Save the Children the Netherlands.
In this episode, we touch on many subjects, including Jacqueline's advice for young professionals interested in consulting, her views on continued career growth, and her research on emotional flexibility and authentic confidence.
In this podcast, BT Boost Podcast Host Jemima Williams speaks with Ettie Philitas, Investment Director at Africa50, an infrastructure investing platform. He speaks about his journey and the lessons he learned while becoming involved in African infrastructure investing. Listen to learn about how to use and expand your professional networks purposefully, career paths into investing in developing markets, and the changing landscape of infrastructure in Africa in the age of Covid-19. This is an especially exciting episode because Ettie is a BT alum himself!
In this episode of BT Beats, we speak with Caroline Casey an award-winning social entrepreneur and founder of The Valuable 500 - a catalyst for an inclusion revolution that exists to position disability equally on the global business leadership agenda. Throughout the conversation we discuss her experiences as a founder and how she has tried to bring about social change. Thanks for listening!
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