The Creative Ladder

We partnered with Inclusively to explore accessibility and inclusion with a new collaborative report, ‘Empowering Rising Leaders: Navigating Accessibility and Inclusion in the Creative Workplace.’ This new report offers valuable insights, findings and experiences impacting creatives and how to create a more inclusive workplace. 🌟 Report Highlights: • 54% of respondents are Millennials, with a diverse range of backgrounds. • 60% report having at least one disability-related issue. • Over 40% have faced significant life impacts such as homelessness or immigration. https://lnkd.in/efXpZrZ2 Read the full report and register to join our webinar on August 27th: https://lnkd.in/e_dgsTZb #NewReport #Accessibility #Inclusion #CreativeWorkplace #EmployeeSupport #Inclusively #TheCreativeLadder #WorkplaceInclusion #Diversity #EmployeeWellbeing

🚀 Exciting News for Creatives in Chicago! 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for Creative Ladder Chicago, our next Leadership Bootcamp! Join us on Friday, September 13th for an unmissable one-day event designed to elevate your career and expand your creative horizons. 📅 Date: Friday, September 13, 2024 📍 Location: LondonHouse Chicago This bootcamp is a fantastic opportunity to network with industry leaders, participate in hands-on workshops, and gain invaluable insights that will help you take your career to the next level. Suggested for those in the first ten years of their career, this event is crafted to offer something for everyone in the advertising and marketing. 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/e_Wt_yqs Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and grow. We can’t wait to see you in Chicago! #CreativeLadder #Bootcamp #ChicagoEvents #CareerGrowth #Networking #CreativeIndustry

LA, where will you be next Thursday, July 18th? 🤔 The One Club for Creativity's Where Are All The Black People LA Pop-Up speaker and guest lists are looking OFFICIAL. We have confirmed attendees from some of your favorite companies including: Microsoft, Spotify, Obsidianworks, Apple TV , Google, Accenture, Hartbeat, Day One Agency, 72andSunny, WORTHI, Mullenlowe, Cashmere Agency, Giant Spoon, TBWA\Chiat\Day, Amusement Park Ent, WalkGood LA, FRTWN, Savage x Fenty, Deutsch LA, and much more. Remember, your network is your networth. Grab your tickets here! https://lnkd.in/ePsjC5uG #TheOneClub #WAATBP #WAATBPLA #DeutschLA #AdvertisingJobs #CreativeCareers

Hey LA! 🌟 We’re excited to share details about The One Club for Creativity's upcoming event: the "Where Are All The Black People" LA pop-up! Join us on Thursday, July 18th, from 3-7 PM PT at Deutsch LA (12901 West Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066). WAATBP LA is a must-attend industry event calling on advertisers at all levels to engage in meaningful conversations, network with peers, and enjoy great music. Whether you're in creative, strategy, account, media, or any other discipline, this is the perfect opportunity to connect and inspire. Don't miss out! Grab your tickets using the link below. We can't wait to see you there! #WAATBP #TheOneClub #CreativeCommunity #DiversityInAdvertising #LAEvents https://lnkd.in/eKuh6s-X

I enjoyed every moment moderating the The Creative Ladder panel, The Art of Collaboration, for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Creative Academy alongside an all women panel of industry giants, legends and friends, Thas Naseemuddeen Marinda Yelverton, Sara Tate, and Judy Lee last week. It was so good to hear and share the many innovative ways Omelet, Pinterest, 160over90 and 21st Century Brand are leveraging diversity within their teams to breakthrough ideas that not only build upon belonging and community building, but also propel businesses forward and contribute positively to society. Many, many thanks to Cannes Lions for entrusting us with your rising young talent on the fast-track to becoming the next generation of industry leaders, and to Pinterest Beach for hosting us! #Cannes #CannesLions #Cannes2024

Day One at Cannes Lions was…everything they said it would be! After kicking off the day being gifted the Meta x Ray-Ban sunglasses, our cohort gained powerful insights on what powers peak Reels performance from Meta (thank you, Katie Ewer!) Quick Tip: You will never outsmart the algorithm! 💡 Throughout the day, I met amazing leaders and discussed data transparency and technology enablement at Microsoft Beach, learned what makes authentic and impactful inclusion at the Pinterest Manifestival, and celebrated The Creative Ladder’s 2nd anniversary with our partners, including Givsly, Consiglieri, Hilton, and more. To wrap it all up, I ended the night with some bada** women in sports at The Female Quotient’s Equality Lounge. Sounds like a lot, huh? CORRECT! I wouldn’t have it any other way. #CannesCrazy #KeepClimbing 🪜

Just wrapped up an eventful Day 3 at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 🌟 Starting the week with The Creative Ladder & Meta was so inspiring. Katie Ewer’s insights on the power of Reels for connection & action were eye-opening. Huge thanks to the team Jason Dailey for generously gifting us the iconic Meta x Rayban sunglasses to capture our experience at the festival! 🕶️ A spontaneous selfie with David Griner & Jorge Peraza-Vasquez on the Croisette made my day while looking for lunch! 😂 The Pinterest Manifestival stole the show and was by far the highlight of my week. Such a fun activation with so many engaging & creative tools! Dionna Dorsey moderated a captivating panel on the art of collaboration - alongside amazing women leaders Thas Naseemuddeen, Marinda Yelverton & Judy Lee. Thank you for reminding us that our singular individual presence matters 🙏🏾. Lastly, I’d be remiss not to give a s/o to Gary Williams Jr & Tamon George, MBA at Creative Theory Agency for sharing their wisdom on embracing uncertainty. Their advice to seize opportunities and acquire new skills was truly empowering. Thank you for an engaging panel discussion! #canneslions2024 #creativeladder

Marinda Yelverton of 160over90 sharing gems during our panel, The Art of Collaboration, during Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity this week.

Recently completed The Creative Ladder Rising Leader Academy! 🎉 The specialized curriculum is designed to propel leadership skills, and the program exceeded expectations at every turn. Creative Ladder helped me reconnect with my values, goals and vision. Working alongside such a brilliant and dedicated group was truly inspiring. I got to work with incredibly smart, talented individuals who all want the best for our industry and for each other. Learned so much from everyone and am grateful to have access to such a special community. A huge thank you to Abnia Loriston, Natecia Smith, Victoria Walters, M.A. and Dionna Dorsey for their exceptional leadership, professionalism, and coaching. To my team, Wow, I’m so proud of us, Taylor Tartt, Ashly Paraham & Armando Sanchez-Monsivais You are all experts in your lane and I learned so much from each of you. Our group chat will live forever lol 🌹 #TeamExemplary #Legooo

💫 Festival of Creativity Day 0 💫 Had the most incredible welcome dinner last night with The Creative Ladder cohort. Special thanks to partners Meta & dentsu for hosting such an incredible evening, sharing insights on the future of the industry and what we’re excited about for the week while at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Loved getting to know you all. Christena J. Pyle (she/her) Amy Thorne Jason Dailey Asha Gopalan Ramirez Nate Nicely - thank you for making us feel welcome as Cannes Lions first-timers, and for reminding us of the power of leveraging your network 🙏🏾 Excited for a week of learning, networking, inspiration (and sun)! #creativeladder #canneslions24