T.D. Jakes is a global thought leader, visionary entrepreneur, and one of the most influential voices of our time. For nearly five decades, he has inspired millions around the globe through faith, media, entertainment, and transformative leadership. A New York Times bestselling author, filmmaker, entrepreneur, spiritual advisor to U.S. Presidents and cultural commentator, Jakes leads […]

Carmen Smith is Senior Vice President, Creative Development – Product, Content & Inclusive Strategies for Disney Experiences, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Disney Consumer Products, where she leads a holistic, global approach to offering more inclusive products and experiences and expanding Disney’s reach, relevance and impact with guests and consumers around the world. Prior to joining […]

I’m a multicultural marketing strategist and Senior Brand Manager at Gillette, passionate about driving inclusion and representation through impactful brand storytelling. My journey began at Cornell, where my interdisciplinary studies led to early work in nonprofit advocacy. After interning at P&G, I saw how brands could shape culture and pursued brand management as a vehicle […]

Vanesa Carrillo is a Latina product marketing manager at Microsoft in Seattle, leading web marketing for Microsoft Edge. She graduated from Georgetown University in December 2022 with a degree in Marketing and Italian Studies. Beyond work, she’s a microcontent creator on TikTok, sharing career insights to inspire Latinas in tech. She also founded Latinas & […]

Tomicia Blunt is a Product Marketing Manager and Founder from San Francisco, CA. Currently, she works at Walmart Data Ventures where she blends her love for strategy and data by developing marketing launches for software products. Outside of work, she leads Close Connections, a conversation lifestyle company she founded in June 2023 that builds tools […]

Thomas Lee is a strategic thinker passionate about transforming cultural trends into powerful action. At American Express, he drives content strategy efforts, ensuring digital platforms resonate with audiences worldwide. Previously at BBDO Atlanta, he led strategy for major brand sponsorships and campaigns for The Home Depot, collaborated on renowned brands like Coca-Cola, and mentored an […]

Sophie Park is a commerce content strategist and creative storyteller. At Hearst Magazines, she leads strategic initiatives to optimize commerce content, leveraging data and consumer insights to drive engagement and conversions. Previously, she spearheaded efforts to amplify diverse-owned brands at Hearst, increasing visibility and revenue for under-resourced businesses. With a background in data analytics, SEO, […]

A deep, unrelenting curiosity carries Sinead through life. In her role as a Creative Strategist at Day One Agency, she develops strategies for integrated campaigns, builds brands for top-tier clients, and helps clients and the agency move faster than the speed of culture by running the agency’s youth insights focus group. In addition to fueling […]

Simedar knew she was a storyteller when her friends insisted that internet clips were only funny when she retold them. She regularly tapped into this innate ability to build worlds and capture a crowd with good narrative, leading her to study journalism at Northwestern University. Through an untraditional career path, Simedar let stories be a […]