Outside Voice

Spotify Studios

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Outside Voice

“DE&I” isn’t a box for businesses to check. When everyone in the boardroom is invited to speak, inclusion becomes a superpower that leads to long-term success. Host Zakiya Gibbons sits down with creative and advertising-industry leaders whose inspiring work amplifies marginalized voices and proves the awesome power of inclusion.

FEB 6

Mickey Guyton on Resilience, Community and Advocacy

Groundbreaking musician Mickey Guyton has altered the landscape of country music with empowering anthems that address issues of race and gender in America. But her journey as a Black woman in the mostly white and male genre has never been easy. Zakiya has a candid conversation with the celebrated artist about the challenges she’s faced, the strength she’s found in community, and her hopes for a more inclusive future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 min
JAN 30

Mike Jackson on the Art of Empowered Storytelling

As partner of Get Lifted Film Co. and host of the Why Not Me? podcast, Mike Jackson’s mission is bringing inspiring, multicultural stories to life. Zakiya sits down with the accomplished creative to discuss his most impactful projects, lessons learned from his professional journey, and the power of self belief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 min
JAN 23

Lisette Arsuaga on Why DEI Marketing Still Wins

As co-founder of DMI Consulting and AIMM (Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing), Lisette Arsuaga has spent her entire career helping brands understand and embrace the power of inclusion. Now, as several major brands begin to roll back their diversity initiatives and marketing efforts, Lisette explains why those that continue to lead with inclusion will win in the long run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 min
JAN 16

Vineet Mehra on Disrupting the Industry

Chime CMO Vineet Mehra is regarded as one of the marketing world’s most influential leaders for good reason. In this insightful and inspiring episode, Mehra discusses how his disruptive mindset has boosted his businesses, the secrets of successful brand building, and the leadership qualities that remain core to his success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 min
JAN 9

Fernando Machado on the Creative Power of Diversity

Visionary global marketer Fernando Machado has helped shape some of the industry’s most iconic and inclusive campaigns. The trailblazing leader sits down with Zakiya to discuss the impact of his pioneering work and why inclusive thinking always improves creative output. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 min
10/24/2024

Brandi Pitts on the Business of Inclusive Beauty

This week, the podcast gets a major glow up with the help of Brandi Pitts, Ulta Beauty’s senior VP of brand marketing and media. Pitts sits down with Zakiya to discuss the personal experiences that inspired her career in beauty, the ways brands like Ultra are working to make the industry more inclusive, and why when it comes to lip combos, more is more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 min
10/17/2024

Evita Robinson on Finding Freedom, Purpose and Community Through Travel

Globetrotting ex-pat Evita Robinson is the founder of Nomadness, a thriving community of Black and Brown travelers that is disrupting the tourism industry. In this episode, the award-winning storyteller discusses how her passion-born business has helped to empower thousands of BIPOC tourists and give the broader travel industry a lesson in leading with authenticity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 min
10/10/2024

Bobby Carter on Making Tiny Desk Concerts Huge

As the executive producer of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, Bobby Carter has transformed the series into a cultural behemoth with massive impact on artists and fans alike. This week, the HBCU grad sits down with Zakiya to discuss how his personal music passion guided his professional journey, how his vision helped the once-fledgling series become a phenomenon, and why it’s become his mission to give Black music’s under-appreciated voices their flowers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 min

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This is Outside Voice

A new podcast from Spotify. New episodes drop every Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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“DE&I” isn’t a box for businesses to check. When everyone in the boardroom is invited to speak, inclusion becomes a superpower that leads to long-term success. Host Zakiya Gibbons sits down with creative and advertising-industry leaders whose inspiring work amplifies marginalized voices and proves the awesome power of inclusion.

Creator

Spotify Studios
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

16
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Outside Voice