Expanding the Collective Wisdom with Angelique Govantes

There is so much Angelique Govantes, MAIP 2018, learned from her fellowship experience that continues to help her today. She excitedly shares with host Carl Desir the lessons she’s learned and how current and future MAIPers can make the most of their summers. Get your note-taking devices ready. You’re gonna want to write some things down.

Guests: Angelique Govantes '18

Host: Carl Desir

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Turning Snacks into Stacks with Monica Johnson

Creating a passive income and generational wealth is top of mind for Monica Johnson, MAIP 2010. She takes host Carl Desir on her journey down a tasty road to becoming an entrepreneur during covid and how that will lead to success for generations to come. Her story ​​truly highlights that things don’t always happen overnight and if you work hard and stay consistent, you will win. Enjoy the listen.

Guests: Monica Johnson

Host: Carl Desir

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Chasing Dollars & Diapers with Sonya Chang

Sonya Chang, MAIP 2018, gets real with host Carl Desir as she discusses what it’s like being a new mom, starting a branding and web design side hustle and career life in a post pandemic world. Get ready to be motivated to find a side hustle and think about life outside your 9-5.

Guests: Sonya Chang '18

Host: Carl Desir

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

How Green is the Grass on the Other Side with Gregory Paige

During his time on the agency side Gregory Paige, MAIP 2005, often heard that working on the “client-side” was the greener side of the grass. Gregory takes host Carl Desir on his journey from ad agency to client-side and shares what he learned the truth to be about the grass always being greener on the other side…or not. Settle in and enjoy this never-ending debate.

Guests: Gregory Paige '05

Host: Carl Desir

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

2022 MAIP Summit: ShaKen the Industry: A decade post MAIP with Shannon Ross Williams and Kenia Perez

Who knew that meeting a decade ago through MAIP would leave the industry shaken up by two talented Black Creatives who are both rocking the band as Head of Social Creatives at Spotify. Join MAIP 2012 Shannon Ross Williams and Kenia Perez from the stage at MAIP Summit 2022 as they share "How it Started" and "How it's Going". We're excited to bring this to the podcast listeners. Be prepared to be entertained and inspired by this dynamic duo.

Check out the episode here: https://foundation.aaaa.org/left-unsaid-podcast.html

*Listener note: This was a live hybrid event recorded at MAIP Summit 2022, and there is a bit of Zoom feedback causing a small echo – we still wanted to push out this content to our community despite this audio feedback because Shannon & Kenia had dropped some GEMS. We appreciate you tuning in for another episode!

Guests: Shannon Ross & Kenia Perez '12, moderated by Geraldine Mpetey

Host: Carl Desir

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

2022 MAIP Summit: Multi-disciplinary Talent & Empathetic Leadership with Saneel Radia

Join Saneel Radia, MAIP 1999, from the stage at MAIP Summit 2022 as he delivers the keynote focused on empathetic leadership and how to empower multidisciplinary talent. Saneel takes the MAIP Summit attendees through his MAIP journey, shares what he's learned throughout his career, and recounts the principles and philosophies he's used to building his company, Proto. We're excited to bring this to the podcast listeners. By the end, you'll leave with quite a few new tools for your tool belt.

Guests: Saneel Radia '99

Host: Carl Desir

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

The Gadgets and Gidgets of Pivots with Phillip Cheng

Phillip Cheng, MAIP 2015, is no stranger to career pivots. Join host, Carl Desir, as Phillip takes us on his journey from MAIP to advertising producer to filmmaker. You won’t want to miss the gems dropped in this episode. Buckle up. It’s going to be an entertaining ride.

Guests: Phillip Cheng '15

Host: Carl Desir

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Leaning in and giving back through DEI work with Toni Pringley

MAIP Alumna Toni Pringley honored the program by doing it twice in 2018 and 2019. Her experience in the fellowship helped shape her career in diversity, equity, and inclusion and the people she met along the way helped solidify how she gives back through her work. Join host Carl Desir as he talks with Toni about her experience breaking in and what it means to be doing such purposeful work in today’s world.

Guests: Toni Pringley '18/19

Host: Carl Desir

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

When Your Side Hustles are Your Main Hustles with Kwame DeRoche

The side hustle debate continues as early 90’s MAIP Alumni, Kwame DeRoche, breaks down how he’s made a career off of working multiple side hustles as his main hustle. He educates host Carl Desir on what it takes to juggle and manage multiple projects at once.

Hashtags: #sidehustle

Guests: Kwame DeRoche

Host: Carl Desir

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

It Was The Role, Just Not the Industry for Me with Josue Mendez

Josue Mendez (MAIP 2018) fell in love with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work but knew advertising wasn’t the industry for him. In this episode, he takes host Carl Desir through his MAIP journey that led him to the job/role he wanted and how he discovered the industry to leave his mark on.

Guests: Josue Mendez '18

Host: Carl Desir

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Marketing and Oysters in a Half Shell with Julie Qiu

In this conversation, two-time MAIPer (2005/2006) Julie Qiu shares the story of how a little girl from Shanghai develops a love for oysters and turns it into a marketing career in sustainable seafood. Join host, Carl Desir, as he reconnects with his former colleague and dives deep into her MAIP experience, life, and career.

Guests: Julie Qiu '05/06

Host: Carl Desir

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Doing Our Work in the Shape of a Heart with Kayla Griffis

Kayla Girffis’ experience as part of the MAIP 2019 class, the last class before the pandemic, helped shape her career trajectory and perspective on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Join host, Carl Desir, as Kayla shares her journey navigating a strategy-based career while keeping DEI top of mind.

Hashtags: #journey #careertrajectory #DEI

Guests: Kayla Griffis '19

Host: Carl Desir

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

2022 MAIP Selection Day

It's that time of year again, 2022 MAIP Selection Day! Every year, MAIP finalists anticipate the day where they get placed for summer internships. In this live recording, join the Left Unsaid podcast team and host Carl Desir, as we hear from finalists, Alumni, agency partners, brand partners, and friends & family alike about their experiences with and anticipation for the 2022 MAIP summer.

#MAIPithappen #MAIPSelection #internships #careers #exploration #mentorship

Guests: MAIP Finalists, Alumni, Partners, Friends, and Family

Host: Carl Desir

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Across the Pacific with Shabaz Hussain

Description: Host, Carl Desir, reconnects with 2010 MAIP Alum, Shabaz Hussain, as they catch up and discuss his experience being an ex-creative agency business director and the transition into an Agency Founder & Entrepreneur. They'll trace Shabaz's adventures in marketing/advertising from his MAIP summer to his life across the Asia Pacific. Settle in as Shabaz takes us on his journey.

Guests: Shabaz Hussain

Host: Carl Desir

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

A Year in Business with Vivian Acquah

Join host, Carl Desir, as he takes a trip to Amsterdam to sit down with Vivian Acquah, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Coach, Consultant & Strategist. Listen as Carl and Vivian discuss workplace wellness & DEI in the EU and where each of their home regions is on their DEI journey. Fasten your seatbelts and tighten them appropriately. Listeners...You're in for quite a ride.

Guests: Vivian Acquah

Host: Carl Desir

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

A Warm Welcome from The Left Unsaid Team

Hello to our MAIP Community! It's been a minute, and we miss you dearly but don't worry, the Left Unsaid Podcast team has been hard at work preparing for 2022!

During the last few months of 2021, the team got together and went to work on a number of recordings, future opportunities, and content creation to make year two of the podcast even better! As part of that planning, we recorded a Welcome Episode shortly into the new year to reintroduce ourselves and share with this community what we have planned for 2022. Happy 2022 and here's to another year of centering, growth, support, real talk, and building this community to be even stronger.

Guests: The Entire Left Unsaid Podcast Team!

Host: Carl Desir

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

It's not goodbye……It's see you later with Reema Elghossain

Everything has a beginning and an end. It's with a sad and excited heart that we say good bye to Reema Elghossain as she leaves her role as Vice President, Talent Equity & Inclusion at the 4A's Foundation and embarks on her next career step. Reema sits down with host, Carl Desir, to discuss her time at the 4A's Foundation, the impact she had and where she's off to next. Grab a box of tissues and get ready to laugh, cry and give into the desire to go hug someone. Take a listen and help us say goodbye, see you later and good luck to Reema.

Guests: Reema Elghossain

Host: Carl Desir

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Left Unsaid Turn One! Let's Celebrate with Carl Desir and Reema Elghossain

A lot can happen in a year, am I right? Take a walk down memory lane while Left Unsaid Podcast Host, Carl Desir but this time, it is Carl that becomes the special guest. As the podcast reaches its first birthday, Reema Elghossain and Carl discuss exciting moments, unexpected hurdles, and plans for the future!

Guests: Carl Desir

Host: Reema Elghossain

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Curating while creating with Nate Nichols & Bennett Bennett

DEI work has shifted heavily over the last year, with more employees of color stepping up to challenge the industry. This live episode will break down the work behind what redesigning what DEI looks like, the purpose of both 600 & Rising and Allyship & Action in the ecosystem, what still needs to be done in the advertising industry, and handling it all while creating the work.

Guests: Live Epsiode with Nate Nichols & Bennett Bennett - 600& Rising/Allyship & Action

Host: Carl Desir

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Building what you need with Jason Touray

Jason Touray's unique path help him understand that to get what you want in life you had to build it. Host Carl Desir sits down with Jason, Founder of Black Unicorn, to discuss his life journey and what compelled him to not just work with challenger brands but build a company dedicated to helping them do better. Cozy up and enjoy this conversation about life and purposeful work. Thanks for listening.

Guests: Jason Touray

Host: Carl Desir

Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20, Kennedy Studdard '17

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10