Pay It Fwd Podcast

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A podcast about the stories and journeys of Black people working in the marketing and communications industry. Visit www.payitfwdpodcast.com to learn more.

  1. 04/21/2022

    Ep 20 - MIKELL FINE ILES - Speak Up

    In this episode, Mikell Fine Iles joins to talk mentorship, design careers and advice for young designers looking to make their mark.  Mikell is executive design director at Hook. He is a Brooklyn-based graphic designer with over 10 years professional experience. Originally from San Francisco, CA, his first exposure to the arts was through community rallies and calls for justice. That early foundation informs his desire to have a sense of social awareness in his work.

  2. 09/28/2021

    Ep 19- SPECIAL EPISODE 2 - What‘s Up With Jay

    In special episode #2, Jay shares some updates and thoughts about what’s going in life and career, and what he's been up to lately.  The list of topics includes classical and house music; Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man; Jay’s recently-released album, Get Down; curiosity (and what to do when you don’t feel curious enough); Malcolm Gladwell; and The Inner Game of Tennis.

  3. 09/21/2021

    Ep 18 - SPECIAL EPISODE - Updates on Pay It Fwd

    We take a detour in this episode. We’ve been off the air for a while, and we’re back with a different format just for these next two episodes. Instead of having a guest, Jay gives some updates on the podcast guests thus far and thoughts about the podcast. Tune in for the first of two special episodes.

  4. 06/14/2021

    Ep 17 - TIA CUMMINGS - Bet On Yourself

    In this episode, Tia Cummings joins to chat about attending an HBCU, career pivots and shifts, finding mentors, deep brand purpose work, meaningful marketing, what it takes to be a great manager, and believing in yourself.  Tia is a strategic brand and general manager with over 15 years of post-MBA experience and a passion for building strong consumer brands. She has been consistently praised for cross-functional team leadership, strategic and analytical thinking, finding and leveraging consumer insights, developing talent, P&L management, creating integrated marketing campaigns, and commercialization. And recently, she has become Senior Vice President Global Brand Marketing Lead at Square.

  5. 05/24/2021

    Ep 16 - KAREEM FOLARIN - It Gets Better Later

    On this episode, Kareem Folarin joins to chat about onboarding during the pandemic, building teams, changing passions, and letting career twists and turns unfold.  Kareem Folarin is a storyteller who has years of experience in strategic consulting involving small to large organizations. Those experiences have focused on digital marketing, event marketing, public relations, and branding. He has a proven record of implementing effective marketing campaigns that accelerate progress and positively affect change.

  6. 03/01/2021

    Ep 15 - MICÖL RANKIN - Giving a Soul To Something

    Micöl Rankin joins this episode to chat about being yourself at work, not compromising who you are, valuing yourself highly, philosophies of life, cryptocurrency, and outer space.  Micöl is a senior art director at Moxie and host of the #YouAreDope show. He is a multimedia artist, musician, and creative designer. He has worked in the advertising industry since 2008, creating content for some of the biggest brands in the world including Coca Cola, Starbucks, Porsche, Verizon, iHeartMedia, McDonalds, and more. In March of 2020, he created a digital show on the platform, LinkedIn, titled #YouAreDope. An interview formatted show, that celebrates positivity and shines a spotlight on power players in the marketing industry and beyond. The show has been featured in Ad Age, the inspiration behind the "Be Dope Vote" platform, garnered over tens of thousands of views from all over the world, and earned hundreds of hours of viewed time.

  7. 02/02/2021

    Ep 14 - NATALIE GULLATT - Don't Limit Yourself

    Welcome back, folks.  In this episode, Natalie Gullatt joins to chat B2B and SaaS marketing, all things networking, how to get experience before getting experience, founding the Black Marketers Association of America, career switches, and what getting an MBA looks like.  Natalie is an Experienced strategic and passionate marketing professional with a focus on marketing strategy, social media marketing, digital marketing and customer marketing. She is also the founder of the Black Marketers Association of America, which is an organization that helps marketers of color with having fulfilling careers through full-time marketing jobs, through owning marketing agencies and businesses, and providing a safe space for persons wanting to learn more about marketing and marketing enthusiasts! Enjoy!

  8. 11/30/2020

    EP 13 - DE'OSHA RANDOLPH - Never Play Small

    In this episode, De'Osha Randolph joins to chat about the duality of Black women working in PR and media, navigating and leading clients through multicultural and D&I communications, and overcoming job anxiety. This is HIGHLY suggested listening for PR students.  Find De'Osha on social @bigdeenergy_ and subscribe to her newsletter, The Nook at http://deosharandolph.com! This week we also unveiled musical suggestions and quotes. The music suggestions are Chandelier by Sia and Symphony 2 by Gustav Mahler. And the quote of the episode comes from Confucius:  “If one learns from others but does not think, one will be bewildered. If, on the other hand, one thinks but does not learn from others, one will be in peril.”

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A podcast about the stories and journeys of Black people working in the marketing and communications industry. Visit www.payitfwdpodcast.com to learn more.

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  • Creator
    payitfwdpodcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Pay It Fwd Podcast