It Takes A Village Collective

Hi LinkedIn, It’s been a while! As we continue to evolve and define It Takes A Village Collective, we wanted to reintroduce ourselves and highlight some exciting ways you can work with us in the coming months. Our mission remains steadfast: to ensure that by 2028, 1 in 5 people in adland will be a Black woman. If you are an organisation who is here for positive change and supporting the success of Black Women in Adland here’s how you can support and work with us: 💬 Book a call to find out about our Consulting Services: At It Takes A Village Collective, we empower agencies and brands to transform workplaces by supporting, recruiting, and retaining Black female talent. Our consultancy services are designed to provide data backed insight to support your organisation in both setting and achieving objectives for the Black female experience at work as well as the talent pipeline. Get in touch to find out more: 💬 Book our founder, Chloe Davies, for workshops & speaking engagements: As we celebrate Black History Month, this year we are aptly focused on Reclaiming Narratives. Chloe is available to speak at your events, offering her insights and expertise on how we can continue to drive change and create spaces where Black women thrive. 🌍 Citizens Membership for Corporates (launching 22/10/2024): We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of Citizens—our membership program designed to connect, empower, and equip Black women in adland. We have Corporate rates available for organisations. Contact citizens@simplymschloe.com for rates. 🙌🏽 Partner with us: If you are an organisation who would like to connect and provide exclusive offers, services and experiences to our members; by collaborating with us, you'll have the opportunity to connect with a vibrant community of Black female professionals and contribute to championing our vibrant network. Contact citizens@simplymschloe.com to discuss collaborations. Together we are shaping adland into a space where Black women have agency, leadership and thrive on their own terms. For more information or any questions, feel free to comment below, DM us, or email at: contact@simplymschloe.com. #BlackWomenInAdland #ITAV

The recap you've all been waiting for. The lead up to Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and the weeks since has been a whirlwind. So much to share that couldn't be justified in just 1 post. We can't wait for you to read Chloe Davies Cannes download. Simon Cook, Propeller Group, Louise Watson, Join Our Table - A space to celebrate Black British women, Collette Philip, Emma Harris, WACL (Women in Advertising & Communications Leadership ), IPG Mediabrands, Harsh Kapadia, Chris Lynch 🎥 Diverse Made Media Jackie Stevenson, Channing Martin, Nishma Patel Robb 🪩⚡️Tobi Demuren LinkedIn

🚨 ATTENTION!! THIS IS NOT A DRILL 🚨 It Takes A Village Collective and Chloe Davies will be joining Channing Martin and Jackie Stevenson of IPG Mediabrands in partnership with IPG Women’s Leaderhip Network at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity on Wednesday June 19, 2024 | 10:00am – 10:30am. This is a conversation not to be missed about amplifying the voices of Black Women and exploring critical themes related to authentically engaging with consumers, with a focus on avoiding the mistargeting of Black women.   Brands and agencies, don't sleep on this. Register your attendance below. https://lnkd.in/eBQdPXwa Thank you to the Chair of WLN Carol Frazer Haynesworth, MBA for your partnership and your support in co-designing this session! #canneslions24 #wecantallbelying

The countdown to Cannes Lions is on and we sure are excited! We're going to be hosting and participating in several activations throughout the week between Monday and Thursday and would absolutely love for you to join us. Check out the breakdown of events in our ITAV Cannes schedule. If you would like to meet us while we're there and find out more about the incredible initiatives we're working on please get in touch: For press & PR Enquiries: Chief Hypewoman, Lauralee Whyte: ll@simplymschloe.com For Resident or Business Partnership Enquiries: Chief Commercial Director Jo Merecido: jo@simplymschloe.com Wednesday 19th June: 10:00-10:30 @ IPG Villa Believe Black Women The First Time Register: https://lnkd.in/eTwCQn4F Thursday 20th June: 09:00-10:00 @ Empower Cafe ITAV In The Salon Session - Beyond Advocacy, Championing with Heart Register: https://lnkd.in/eEWRs3bj 10:00-11:00 @ Empower Cafe Philips Avent - The Reality of Sharing the Care:  Register: https://lnkd.in/eEWRs3bj More links to follow. #wecantallbelying #ittakesavillagecollective #canneslions2024 Chloe Davies Lauralee Whyte Joanne Merecido

One of the incredible activations Chloe Davies will be hosting or participating in at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity next week. Mums & Primary parents, we would love to share your insights during this panel. Please let us know your experiences using the super quick survey below. https://lnkd.in/eazwqQ4m We'll be sharing our other Cannes activations in tomorrows post. #canneslions24 #phillipsavent #empowercafe24 #wecantallbelying

What does representation mean to YOU? Chloe Davies & Selma Nicholls front the incredible WACL (Women in Advertising & Communications Leadership ) alongside the immense talent that is Jamelia Donaldson, Trina Nicole, Ellen Jones and Lucy Edwards. In furthering the success of women and Black Women within our industry, collaboration and championship is key. Representation is shining brightly in spaces where we are not seen. Thank you WACL (Women in Advertising & Communications Leadership ) #wecantallbelying #representationmatters #representme #womeninadvertising

Has it been a week already? Our first live panel collaboration with Advertising Week at the Culture Unleashed Lounged was EVERYTHING. Hosted by Chloe Davies and joined by the incredible Emma Harris and Danny Sapani - “Why We Only Work With Champions: And So Should You” The importance of being Championed and Championing others as we climb and understanding what it means to truly be a champion. The atmosphere was electric! Thank you for having us. If you want to know more about Championing Black Women at It Takes A Village Collective reach out in our DM’s or email ll@simplymschloe.com Glow London #adlanduk #mediauk #adweekeurope24

Oh what a night!! Our architect Chloe Davies was given her flowers 💐 Amazing to see so many incredible women in our village receive their flowers too Kamiqua Lake (nèe Pearce) Flavilla Fongang Shout out to Advertising Week and LinkedIn for creating this space of recognition and celebration. #futureisfemale24 #itavcollective #wecantallbelying

Come and meet us Advertising Week Europe next week. Thursday 16th May at 10:50am at The Culture Unleashed Lounge Join Chloe Davies panel discussion with the fabulous Emma Harris Chief at Glow London and Danny Sapani of Killing Eve & King Lear. They'll be talking about what it REALLY means to be a Champion and all things It Takes A Village Collective. It's going to be epic! If you haven't already registered, make it happen. https://lnkd.in/eas2R-RG We'll be there every day from 14th - 16th and we'd love to meet you. If you'd like to arrange to see us while we're there reach out to: ll@simplymschloe.com See you there! Joanne Merecido Lauralee Whyte

What an amazing way to see out the week. Architect - Chloe Davies has shortlisted for ADWEEK Europe's 2024 Future is Female Award. Chloë has been nominated among the most amazing women in the industry. Congratulations to everyone nominated. The awards will take place on Monday 13th May. #thefutureisfemale #ittakesavillage #aweurope24