Minority Report Podcast

Minority Report Podcast
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Highlighting people of color, women & LGBTQ+ leaders within business, media, and tech. Our content focuses on diversity within media, business and technology.

  1. Ep 197 - Building Change: Jay Sears on Leadership, Legacy, and Team Daya

    12/01/2025

    Ep 197 - Building Change: Jay Sears on Leadership, Legacy, and Team Daya

    Jay Sears, founder and CEO of Team Daya, discussed the organization's mission to build primary schools in remote areas, funded by contributions from the ad tech industry. Team Daya operates in five countries: Senegal, Malawi, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. Sears emphasized the importance of community involvement, with local communities providing land and labor. The organization has completed 11 schools and aims to expand its impact. Sears also reflected on his career in ad tech, highlighting the need for leadership and the transformative power of AI in the industry. Timestamp: Podcasting Software and Initial Introductions 0:00 Introduction of Jay Sears and Team Daya 3:16 Challenges and Successes in Building Schools 12:58 Jay's Career Journey in Ad Tech 15:47 Leadership and Personal Growth 23:17 Impact of Team Daya's Work 24:51 Personal Reflections and Future Plans 30:47 Final Thoughts and Next Steps 33:11

    30 min
  2. Ep 196 - Rishad Tobaccowala on the Future of Leadership and Meaningful Careers

    11/04/2025

    Ep 196 - Rishad Tobaccowala on the Future of Leadership and Meaningful Careers

    Rishad Tobaccowala, founder of the Rethinking Work Platform and co-founder of the Athena Project, discussed the future of work, emphasizing the shift towards remote and freelance roles, with over 51% of the workforce expected to be remote by 2028. He highlighted the importance of meaningful, purposeful work, citing research showing its impact on health and happiness. He advocated for a shift towards leadership that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and shared his daily routine and personal insights on leadership and personal growth. Timestamp Introduction and Initial Setup 0:00 Rishad Tobaccowala's Background and Vision 6:09 The Future of Work and Leadership 57:01 Challenges and Opportunities in Leadership 57:19 Personal Insights and Daily Routine 59:41 Final Thoughts and Future Plans 59:58

    51 min
  3. Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: Jenna LoMonaco’s Guide to Music, Marketing, and Leadership

    10/13/2025

    Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: Jenna LoMonaco’s Guide to Music, Marketing, and Leadership

    Jenna LoMonaco, Head of Marketing at ONErpm, discusses her career journey from Brooklyn to New Jersey, her transition from audio engineering to PR, and her role at ONErpm. She highlights the company's unique position as a modern music label offering distribution, artist deals, publishing, and content creation. Jenna emphasizes the importance of transparency, cultural sensitivity, and leveraging technology, such as their CMS platform, to provide comprehensive services to artists. She also stresses the significance of female leadership in the music industry and shares her passion for Cardi B's music. Timestamp Jenna LoMonaco's Background and Current Role 0:00 Journey into the Music Industry 3:24 Unique Aspects of one RPM 6:54 Evolution of Marketing in the Music Industry 10:03 Challenges and Opportunities in Global Marketing 13:20 Advice for Aspiring Music Industry Professionals 16:46 Importance of Female Leadership in the Music Industry 20:18 Jenna's Music Preferences and Final Thoughts 24:22

    25 min
  4. Ep 194 - Snapshots of Resilience: Haleh Shoa's Journey

    07/14/2025

    Ep 194 - Snapshots of Resilience: Haleh Shoa's Journey

    In this episode of the Minority Report podcast, host Kerel Cooper sits down with Haleh Shoa, CEO and founder of Picturli, a company dedicated to preserving and organizing family memories. Haleh shares her powerful journey from Iran during the revolution, where her family fled with only a few precious belongings, including family photo albums. This experience deeply influenced her passion for helping families document and cherish their personal histories. With 27 years of experience in advertising, Haleh transitioned to creating Picturli, a service that helps people digitize, organize, and creatively showcase their analog and digital photos and videos. Through her work, she has discovered the profound emotional power of photographs in connecting families, healing relationships, and preserving legacies across generations. Timestamp: Introduction and Background 0:00 Haleh's Journey from Iran to Los Angeles 7:20 Founding Picturely 10:21 Challenges and Successes in Running Picturely 18:47 Technology and AI in Picturely 21:06 Client Onboarding and Services 25:18 Work-Life Balance and Daily Routine 27:42 Future Vision and Personal Growth 31:02 Conclusion and Next Steps 31:37

    25 min
  5. Ep 193 - Design, Resilience, and Good People: Sam Choi's Manual Labor Journey

    06/22/2025

    Ep 193 - Design, Resilience, and Good People: Sam Choi's Manual Labor Journey

    Samantha Choi, CEO and Chief Creative Officer of manual labor, discussed her journey from Korea to America, her parents' influence, and the inspiration behind her company's name. She emphasized the importance of having "good people" and the company's mission to "do great work with good people." Choi shared her experience with non-traditional family structures and her role as a great aunt and uncle. She also highlighted the use of AI for decision-making and framework building. Looking ahead, Choi aims to position manual labor as a strategic problem-solver in design thinking. She also plans to support causes like the Trevor Project and spread kindness. Timestamp: French Open Discussion and Personal Updates 0:00 Tennis Tournaments and Personal Reflections 2:11 Introduction of Samantha Choi 5:16 Samantha Choi's Background and Company Inspiration 8:42 Creating a Visual Inspiration Wall 11:33 Company Culture and Team Dynamics 14:57 Samantha Choi's Career Journey 18:17 Non-Traditional Family Structures and Fulfillment 22:32 Balancing Personal and Professional Life 29:34 AI and Productivity Tools 31:47 Future Vision for Manual Labor 35:38

    30 min
  6. Ep 192 - Breaking Barriers of Language, Culture, and Perfectionism with Kenisha Pough

    05/26/2025

    Ep 192 - Breaking Barriers of Language, Culture, and Perfectionism with Kenisha Pough

    Kenisha Pough, founder and CEO of Momentum and Co, a marketing and communications agency, discussed her diverse background and career journey. Born in Bermuda, she moved to Ecuador for missionary work and later to England. Her education includes degrees from Bermuda College, Temple University, and DeVry University. Kenisha emphasized the importance of servant leadership and adapting quickly in business. She integrates AI tools like GPT-3, Copy.ai, and Jasper.ai in her work. Kenisha advises aspiring entrepreneurs to approach business with an open mind and to focus on progress over perfection. She enjoys exploring the arts, particularly music, and can be reached via her website, LinkedIn, email, and Instagram. Timestamp: Introduction and Initial Setup 0:07 Kenisha's Background and Early Life 5:20 Transition to Marketing and Business 7:17 Leadership and Personal Insights 11:28 AI in Marketing and Business Growth 14:04 Daily Routine and Personal Interests 16:41 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 24:01 Final Thoughts and Contact Information 24:15

    18 min
  7. Ep 191 - From Ad Tech to Entrepreneurship: Building a Purposeful Business with Chris Contreras

    05/04/2025

    Ep 191 - From Ad Tech to Entrepreneurship: Building a Purposeful Business with Chris Contreras

    Chris Contreras, Managing Director of Funding Supreme, discussed his journey from leaving a tech role to founding Funding Supreme, which surpassed $1 million in revenue in its first year. He highlighted the importance of separating personal and business finances, sharing his experience of securing a $40,000 American Express card for his previous venture. Chris emphasized the need for entrepreneurs to understand credit and financial management. He also mentioned the growth of his social following from 16,000 to over 118,000 in 18 months. Funding Supreme focuses on providing capital access to small businesses and plans to expand its services. Timestamp Introduction and Welcome 0:00 Chris Contreras' Journey and Business Ventures 1:06 Challenges and Solutions in Accessing Capital 2:39 Building a Social Following and Content Strategy 9:23 Working with New Founders and Client Relationships 12:19 Future Plans and Business Growth 16:06 Team Dynamics and Personal Life 17:09 Differences Between Executive Roles and Entrepreneurship 19:04 Advice on Managing Finances and Credit 22:26 Closing Remarks and Contact Information 24:26

    24 min
  8. Ep - 190 Stronger Together: How One Documentary Can Spark a Movement

    04/21/2025

    Ep - 190 Stronger Together: How One Documentary Can Spark a Movement

    Chico Bryant and Bill Hampton discussed their collaboration on the documentary "Unpunished," which explores the 2019 murder of Ronald Greene by the Louisiana State Police. The film, produced by Bryant's United Venture Productions, highlights the systemic corruption and cover-up involved. Hampton, who invested in the project, emphasized the need to address police immunity and qualified immunity. The documentary features interviews with Greene's family and the whistleblower, Carl Cavalier. They plan to screen the film at the Kansas City Film Festival on September 29. Bryant also shared his background in the music industry and his current role as a father and CEO. Timestamp Introduction and Podcast Format 0:02 Technical Setup and Introductions 1:42 Chico's Background and Career Journey 7:08 Bill Hampton's Business Ventures 10:08 Introduction to the Film Project 14:08 The Story of Ronald Green 25:30 Impact and Call to Action 32:16 Conclusion and Future Plans 34:40

    26 min
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Highlighting people of color, women & LGBTQ+ leaders within business, media, and tech. Our content focuses on diversity within media, business and technology.

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  • Creator
    Minority Report Podcast
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    198
  • Rating
    Clean
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