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true story: I did NOT want to do the Black Madison Avenue series, at first. I have always had a complicated relationship with speaking out regarding DEI issues, for a variety of reasons to include the fact that deciphering 'quality vs quantity' in that space has become harder post 2020. Also, Walter T Geer III gets on my nerves, like any big/little brother does! But in hindsight, pushing through the fear of speaking up and out among six brilliant minds that I didn't know was something that EYE needed to do to become the leader I wanted to be. A big thank you to Paul Hiebert and ADWEEK for taking the time to connect the dots with me for their 'Lessons Learned' series. We are all rewriting an old playbook with new moves, and radical candidness is one of them, plus some other things I discussed with Paul. Cheers!

Meet our founders Jasmine and Miriam! As a female Black-owned business, we stand proudly at the intersection of athleticism and entrepreneurship, bringing a unique and dynamic perspective to the world of sports representation. Jasmine Brown Miriam Duen

It's time to elevate your arts business with Beyond Arts Business Academy! Join us for "Creating a Website: For Artists and Creatives" with Sean Craig! 📆 Date: March 27, 2024 ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Location: Zoom 🎟 Sign Up: https://lnkd.in/eBXV45gr Admission: $10 per session FREE for ABA Alumni and SPAA Members Why should you join Beyond ABA? - Dive deeper into topics covered during ABA - Maintain connections with fellow artists year-round - Make professional development a monthly routine! Save the date, invite your artist friends, and let's grow together! 

Excited for our first of the month video that comes out tomorrow with my friend Tara McCrackin, President of Kendall College of Art and Design and ArtPrize steering committee member. Thanks to Jess Jones Director of Marketing & Events at your Grand Rapids Chamber for her work on this.

For most people, speaking at a sold-out event in Macky Auditorium would be terrifying—but Kate Nam had been waiting for this opportunity to share her message. “I wanted to convey in my speech that it’s okay to sit in silence with yourself, and that stillness in your life allows for reflection on yourself and the world,” she explains. Get to know Kate in today's #FacesOfLeeds.

Next Wednesday 13th March, we'll be inviting James Childs to share his insights into the significance of representation and inclusivity in illustration, as well as the wider creative sectors, and what inspired him to launch his own agency: Bold Child. Led by our Board Member Montana Forbes, this session will provide practical insights from an agent’s perspective, on the relationship between illustrators, agencies, and commissioners, championing diversity and cultivating a more robust illustration community. There are still tickets if you wish to join us. All are welcome! 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/gcGMXmHY Illustrations by Adrián Arias Astorgano

Join us for this enlightening panel on Thursday Feb 22 at 1pm on the Future of DEI featuring Alica D. del Valle Rasch (Head of D&I at Airbnb) Emma Wright (Vice President, People at FedEx Logistics) Kristen Jones (Director of Legal Diversity, Equity & Inclusion-McDonalds) and Helene Ashenberg (CEO of Gravitas Search) And moderated by our very own Maritza Gomez, Esq.,LLM , Victoria Meni Battaglia and Edna Falla-Quintanilla Register by clicking below to receive the Zoom link details #DEI #womeninlaw #inhousecounsel