Adam Tillman-Young, co-founder and Chief Crea6ve Officer at PASSERINE, has carved a remarkable path in the crea6ve industry, from shoo6ng album covers and music videos for emerging ar6sts to transforming PASSERINE into a globally recognized, full-service crea6ve agency. Born in Washington D.C. and educated at Temple University, Adam’s culturally rich upbringing and varied life experiences, […]

Over the course of an unbelievable journey from the streets of Harlem to touring and recording with Boogie Down Productions to The White House, Derrick “D-Nice” Jones went from being a pillar of the culture’s history to actually making history himself.  The legendary DJ, rapper, beatboxer, producer, photographer, and philanthropist has moved millions on wax […]

Joi Brown, the visionary Founder, and CEO behind Culture Creators has redefined the landscape of diversity, inclusion, and inspiration. With an unyielding commitment to amplifying marginalized voices and bridging the gap between global cultural pioneers and the new generation of diverse creators, Joi has positioned Culture Creators at the forefront of transformative change. Joi brings […]

Kelli Richardson Lawson is an Emmy Award-winning creative visionary and entrepreneurial business leader with a lifelong track record of championing change, impacting people’s lives, and investing in communities of color. Known widely for out-of-the-box thinking and breakthrough ideas, Kelli has over 35 years of experience in brand building, marketing, communications, business development, advertising, and community […]

Ime Archibong is the Head of Product at Messenger, one of Meta’s key global products, a shared space that helps you connect with the people you care about most. In this role, he oversees all teams responsible for building Messenger products, features and experiences. Ime joined Meta in 2010 and has held several leadership roles. […]

As Head of Client Inclusivity & Impact for Digitas, Danisha Lomax takes pride in developing programs that focus on authenticity, cultural impact, and advocacy for women of color. With over a decade of experience in media, Danisha is a master at her craft, but her deep knowledge of social platforms is just the tip of […]

Samyu is an award winning art director and designer. With a degree in advertising from Savannah College of Art and Design, she has an impressive track record of success, having worked with industry leaders such as Ogilvy Mumbai and Wunderman Austin before joining as part of the founding team at Talented – a company born […]

Jess Womack is an award-winning brand planner, speaker, and podcaster with experience strategizing for some of the world’s most influential brands. Compelling empathy is the signature of her work- delivering results across countless organizations, including (but not limited to) Airbnb, Absolut Vodka, the Center for Disease Control, and the Las Vegas Tourism Board. In addition to creative […]

In a world where rapid evolution is the norm, Aarian J. Forman stands out as a visionary innovator and skilled problem-solver. His expertise in building leaders, solving complex issues, and crafting effective strategies to meet specific needs has earned him widespread respect as a thought leader on a range of topics, including business strategy and […]

At Translation, we strive to make the invisible impossible to ignore. So when WhatsApp approached us with an opportunity to use the story of NBA Superstar Giannis Anteokounmpo to speak to a global audience that is often overlooked..we jumped at the chance. Our target audience were Culture Crossovers. Culture Crossovers are reflective not only of […]