Episode 202 - diversity in storytelling
Critical to creative and business growth in 2021 and beyond is diversity in storytelling. Yet diversity is more than the story, it’s hiring practices, it’s environment, it’s opportunity and it’s the willingness to address the issues that people who are considered other (including race, sex, religion, identity, etc.) face every single day. In this episode our hosts and guests have an open and honest dialogue about where we are “now", and what should constitute the “next”.
Guests
VP, Physical Production - Hello Sunshine
Bree Frank
Bree is currently the VP of Physical Production for Hello Sunshine as well as the Founder of the non-profit Hue You Know which bolsters diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging and works to build community, provide mentorship, and foster employment opportunities for BIPOC media professionals.
U.S. Head - Mediabrands Content Studio
Alejandro Lopez
Alejandro is the head of Mediabrands Content Studio (MBCS) where he creates data-fueled content campaigns for Mediabrands clients throughout the U.S. He is also the co-founder of HYPHN, a young-adult mentorship program that supports and pairs up-and-coming racially and ethnically diverse creative voices with leaders in their fields.
Director Entertainment Partnerships & Advocacy - Define American
Charlene Jimenez
Charlene is the Director of Entertainment Partnerships & Advocacy at DEFINE AMERICAN — a non-profit media advocacy organization that works with Hollywood creatives to help them develop more accurate and humanized immigrant characters as well as partner on advocacy campaigns and events.