Showing Up for Community with Curly Girl Collective

Curly Girl Collective is changing the way natural hair is perceived, celebrated and appreciated. From large scale events to intimate private gathering Curly Girl Collective is creating a narrative that showcases the richness and joy of our culture. Host Carl Desir sits down with Melody Henderson & Tracey Coleman (2004), two of Curly Girl Collective's founding members, to discuss where it all began and where it's going. It's a conversation you don't want to miss. Thanks for listening.

Guests: Curly Girl Collective Founders, Melody Henderson & Tracey Coleman

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 the Foundation of the 4A’s Foundation

The 4A’s Foundation has been around since 1997 providing opportunities for underrepresented talent to navigate their way into and through a coaster in Advertising. Host, Carl Desir, sits down with 4A’s Foundation Board Co-Chairs, Rustin Spurlock and Jeff Monahan, to discuss the more recent changes at the foundation and what the future holds for the organization. Enjoy the first of many conversations with folks from the 4A’s Foundation.

Guests: Jeff Monahan & Ruston Spurlock

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

Closing the digital divide with First Tech Fund

Josue De Paz and Hana Seligman didn't have similar up bringing but their passion for equity and justice brought them together to help close the digital divide. Their life experiences, passions and professions create a unique mix of talents suited to help bridge a gap we all need to disappear. Host, Carl Desir, sits down with Josue and Hana hear their stories and convinced them to tackle such an important issue. You're in for another great episode. Thanks for listening.

Guests: Josue De Paz & Hana Seligman

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

Beyond the page with Nicky Nole

Nicky Nole (2005) has a resume that crisscrosses industries and the globe. Host, Carl Desir, straps in as Nicky transports us to each destination through insightful stories as we explore what’s on and beyond that one page. In true fashion, things get a little quirky at the end

Guests: Nicky Nole '05

Host: Carl Desir

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

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Giving It Back to My People with Chavonne Hodges

Chavonne Hodges' journey has brought her to many places. From advertising to trapaerobics, her focus has always been on giving back to her communities. Host, Carl Desir, sits down with Chavonne to talk about what it took for her to detach herself from her job and let her purpose shine through. They talk business and go deep. It's another great episode you don't want to miss. 

Guests: Chavonne Hodges

Host: Carl Desir

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

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Embodying your dream with Jezz Chung!

Jezz Chung (2013) has had many twists and turns in her career since graduating from MAIP. Jezz and host, Carl Desir, discuss what helped her know what moves to make and when it was time to make them. Jezz gifts us with a small exercise to help us all listen to and feel what our bodies are saying so we too can begin to manifest our dreams.

Guests: Jezz Chung '13
Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Relive the excitement of MAIP 2021 Selection!

In this very special live recording of Left Unsaid host Carl Desir hosts the 2021 MAIP Selection Day! Every year, MAIP finalists anticipate the day they will get the notification to check where they got placed for summer internships. Join us as we hear from finalists, Alumni, agency partners, our newest brand partners, and friends & family alike about their experiences with and anticipation for the 2021 MAIP summer.

Guests: Reema Elghossain, Alexis Agosto, Terrell Stanley '20, Rebekah Rivera '20, Marc Strachan, Marc Williams, Ed Frankley, Lauri Brown, Alyssa Hill '21, Ian Solano '20 & '21, Ari Santana '21, Alexander Parades-Ruiz '21
Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

2020 Recap with the Podcast Team

The Left Unsaid team takes a look back at the 2020 episodes and reflects on what landed with us.

Guests: Left Unsaid Podcast Team

Host: Carl Desir

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

Editor: Tai Koga ‘15

Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20

VO: Moises Escobar ‘17

Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Positive Blunders with Vann Graves (1994)

Vann Graves (1994) takes us on his journey from advertising, to the army, back to advertising before landing in higher education. He and host, Carl Desir, reflect on how the culmination of his experiences prepared him for his role ushering in the future of creative industries as the Executive Director of the Brandcenter.

Guests: Vann Graves '94
Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain, Ifetayo Jabari-Kitwala '20
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
Creative Lead: Andrea Naranjo '20
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Creating your future with Arielle Diaz (2012)

Description: Arielle Diaz (2012) shares her career and personal stories that helped her create the future she wanted. It wasn't the easiest path and Arielle shares what helped her get through the tough times and continue to push forward. This conversation gets deep so buckle up and prepare to open your hearts and minds.

#meditaion #journey #wellness #createyourfuture

Guests: Arielle Diaz '12
​Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

We are the ones we've been waiting for: Be the change you want in the world.

Imani Ellis and host, Carl Desir, sit down to chat about what it was like starting The Creative Collective NYC (https://www.theccnyc.com/), CultureCon (https://www.theccnyc.com/culturecon) and how the other Imani is enjoying time on a farm.

Do it for real: A conversation with Ed Frankel

Ed Frankel and host, Carl Desir, sit down to chat about the MAIP application process from the agency side. Ed gives advice from the point of a MAIP application reviewer, applicant interviewer, and leader of a team who selects fellows.

Guests: Ed Frankel, SVP, Director of Talent Acquisition
​Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

The Stuff that sticks to your ribs: A conversation with Troy Harris II (2012)

MAIP Alumni Troy Harris II talks with host, Carl Desir, about his MAIP experience, his career path since winning The Clarence LeRoy​ Holte MAIP Fellow of the year award in 2012 and his passion project, Grits and Gospel (https://gritsandgospel.com/).

Guests: Troy Harris II '12
​Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

The summer we needed: Reflections on MAIP 2020 with the MAIPers of the Year award winners

Recent MAIP graduates and MAIPERs of the Year winners, Charlai Cooper and Aubrei Hayes, sit down with host Carl Desir to talk about their 2020 MAIP VEP experience. 

Guests: Charlai Cooper '20, Aubrei Hayes '20
​Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Where do we find diverse talent? We have the answer.

The founders of Women Who Create and creativewomenofcolor.com, (Shaunah Margaret '12 & Ash Ramirez '16) and diversecreatives.com (Walter Geer III & Ron Lewis '05) join host Carl Desir to discuss what's happening with each of the organizations and the impact the founders want to have on the industry.
Guests:
Walter Geer III, Ron Lewis '05, Shaunah Margaret '12, Ash Ramirez '16
Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

What's love got to do with it: A conversation with two alumni about what makes MAIP so special to them

MAIP Alumni Marc Strachan '81 and Marc Williams '81, join host Carl Desir for a candid conversation about their experiences in MAIP, the indutry and today's world. Recorded on 5/14 the conversation predates many of the events that have taken place in the past few months.

Guests: Marc Strachan '81 and Marc Williams '81
​Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Where do we go from here?

Continuing the conversation from the MAIP Summit, Daisy Auger-Dominguez, Jazz Chung, Xavier Jernigan and Tiffany R. Warren pick up right where they left off discussing the role of diversity, equity and inclusion play in our current reality.

Guests:
Jezz Chung
Xavier Jernigan
Tiffany R. Warren
Daisy Auger- Dominguez

Women of Color Entrepreneurs: The Unknown Road Ahead

Continuing the conversation from the MAIP Summit, Netta Dobbins, Mara Lecocq, Sharon Lee Thony and Yai Vargas are reunited to discuss how women of color entrepreneurs are being impacted by our current reality.

Guests:
Mara Lecocq
Sharon Lee Thony
Yai Vargas
Netta Dobbins

Mental Health for Men of Color: How do we survive?

Continuing the conversation from the MAIP Summit, Cavel Khan, Jason Rosario and Ashok Sinha join Carl Desir to discuss the constant mental health challenges men of color face in our current reality.

Guests:
Jason Rosario
Cavel Khan
Ashok Sinha

Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Straight from the Source: A Conversation with the 4A's Foundation

Take a look behind the curtain as host, Carl Desir, is joined by Reema Elghossain (Vice President, 4A's Foundation - Talent, Equity & Inclusion) and Simon Fenwick (Executive Vice President, 4A's - Talent, Equity & Inclusion) to discuss what’s happening at 4A's Foundation in 2020 and beyond.