Left Unsaid Podcast

Join Saneel Radia, MAIP 1999, from the stage at MAIP Summit 2022 as he delivers the keynote focused on empathetic leadership and how to empower multidisciplinary talent. Saneel takes the MAIP Summit attendees through his MAIP journey, shares what he's learned throughout his career, and recounts the principles and philosophies he's used to building his company, Proto. We're excited to bring this to the podcast listeners. By the end, you'll leave with quite a few new tools for your tool belt.Guests: Saneel Radia '99Host: Carl DesirProducers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17Editor: Tai Koga ‘15Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20VO: Moises Escobar ‘17Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Phillip Cheng, MAIP 2015, is no stranger to career pivots. Join host, Carl Desir, as Phillip takes us on his journey from MAIP to advertising producer to filmmaker. You won’t want to miss the gems dropped in this episode. Buckle up. It’s going to be an entertaining ride.

MAIP Alumna Toni Pringley honored the program by doing it twice in 2018 and 2019. Her experience in the fellowship helped shape her career in diversity, equity, and inclusion and the people she met along the way helped solidify how she gives back through her work. Join host Carl Desir as he talks with Toni about her experience breaking in and what it means to be doing such purposeful work in today’s world.

The side hustle debate continues as early 90’s MAIP Alumni, Kwame DeRoche, breaks down how he’s made a career off of working multiple side hustles as his main hustle. He educates host Carl Desir on what it takes to juggle and manage multiple projects at once.

Josue Mendez (MAIP 2018) fell in love with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work but knew advertising wasn’t the industry for him. In this episode, he takes host Carl Desir through his MAIP journey that led him to the job/role he wanted and how he discovered the industry to leave his mark on.

In this conversation, two-time MAIPer (2005/2006) Julie Qiu shares the story of how a little girl from Shanghai develops a love for oysters and turns it into a marketing career in sustainable seafood. Join host, Carl Desir, as he reconnects with his former colleague and dives deep into her MAIP experience, life, and career.Guests: Julie Qiu '05/06Host: Carl DesirProducers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17Editor: Tai Koga ‘15Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20VO: Moises Escobar ‘17Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Kayla Girffis’ experience as part of the MAIP 2019 class, the last class before the pandemic, helped shape her career trajectory and perspective on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Join host, Carl Desir, as Kayla shares her journey navigating a strategy-based career while keeping DEI top of mind.Hashtags: #journey #careertrajectory #DEIGuests: Kayla Griffis '19Host: Carl DesirProducers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17Editor: Tai Koga ‘15Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20VO: Moises Escobar ‘17Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

It's that time of year again, 2022 MAIP Selection Day! Every year, MAIP finalists anticipate the day where they get placed for summer internships. In this live recording, join the Left Unsaid podcast team and host Carl Desir, as we hear from finalists, Alumni, agency partners, brand partners, and friends & family alike about their experiences with and anticipation for the 2022 MAIP summer.#MAIPithappen #MAIPSelection #internships #careers #exploration #mentorship Guests: MAIP Finalists, Alumni, Partners, Friends, and FamilyHost: Carl DesirProducers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17Editor: Tai Koga ‘15Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20VO: Moises Escobar ‘17Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Description: Host, Carl Desir, reconnects with 2010 MAIP Alum, Shabaz Hussain, as they catch up and discuss his experience being an ex-creative agency business director and the transition into an Agency Founder & Entrepreneur. They'll trace Shabaz's adventures in marketing/advertising from his MAIP summer to his life across the Asia Pacific. Settle in as Shabaz takes us on his journey. Guests: Shabaz HussainHost: Carl DesirProducers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17Editor: Tai Koga ‘15Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20VO: Moises Escobar ‘17Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Join host, Carl Desir, as he takes a trip to Amsterdam to sit down with Vivian Acquah, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Coach, Consultant & Strategist. Listen as Carl and Vivian discuss workplace wellness & DEI in the EU and where each of their home regions is on their DEI journey. Fasten your seatbelts and tighten them appropriately. Listeners...You're in for quite a ride. Guests: Vivian AcquahHost: Carl DesirProducers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17Editor: Tai Koga ‘15Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20VO: Moises Escobar ‘17Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Hello to our MAIP Community! It's been a minute, and we miss you dearly but don't worry, the Left Unsaid Podcast team has been hard at work preparing for 2022!During the last few months of 2021, the team got together and went to work on a number of recordings, future opportunities, and content creation to make year two of the podcast even better! As part of that planning, we recorded a Welcome Episode shortly into the new year to reintroduce ourselves and share with this community what we have planned for 2022. Happy 2022 and here's to another year of centering, growth, support, real talk, and building this community to be even stronger.Guests: The Entire Left Unsaid Podcast Team!Host: Carl DesirProducers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17Editor: Tai Koga ‘15Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20VO: Moises Escobar ‘17Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Everything has a beginning and an end. It's with a sad and excited heart that we say good bye to Reema Elghossain as she leaves her role as Vice President, Talent Equity & Inclusion at the 4A's Foundation and embarks on her next career step. Reema sits down with host, Carl Desir, to discuss her time at the 4A's Foundation, the impact she had and where she's off to next. Grab a box of tissues and get ready to laugh, cry and give into the desire to go hug someone. Take a listen and help us say goodbye, see you later and good luck to Reema.

Hello to our MAIP Community! It's been a minute, and we miss you dearly but don't worry, the Left Unsaid Podcast team has been hard at work preparing for 2022!During the last few months of 2021, the team got together and went to work on a number of recordings, future opportunities, and content creation to make year two of the podcast even better! As part of that planning, we recorded a Welcome Episode shortly into the new year to reintroduce ourselves and share with this community what we have planned for 2022. Happy 2022 and here's to another year of centering, growth, support, real talk, and building this community to be even stronger.Guests: The Entire Left Unsaid Podcast Team!Host: Carl DesirProducers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17Editor: Tai Koga ‘15Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20VO: Moises Escobar ‘17Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

A lot can happen in a year, am I right? Take a walk down memory lane while Left Unsaid Podcast Host, Carl Desir but this time, it is Carl that becomes the special guest. As the podcast reaches its first birthday, Reema Elghossain and Carl discuss exciting moments, unexpected hurdles, and plans for the future!Guests: Carl DesirHost: Reema Elghossain Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17Editor: Tai Koga ‘15Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20VO: Moises Escobar ‘17Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

DEI work has shifted heavily over the last year, with more employees of color stepping up to challenge the industry. This live episode will break down the work behind what redesigning what DEI looks like, the purpose of both 600 & Rising and Allyship & Action in the ecosystem, what still needs to be done in the advertising industry, and handling it all while creating the work.Guests: Live Epsiode with Nate Nichols & Bennett Bennett - 600& Rising/Allyship & ActionHost: Carl DesirProducers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17Editor: Tai Koga ‘15Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20VO: Moises Escobar ‘17Music: Alex Santiago ‘10