Winners Announced
SPARK A CONVO
You voted. We listened.
Our team received an outpouring of submissions for our new 'Spark A Convo' initiative where you, the Where Are the Black People community, select which conversations we feature during the conference. Our team narrowed the list down to 10 entries and you picked your three favorites. Take a look at the winning entries below!
Thank you for taking the time to vote over the past few weeks and sharing your thoughts with us. We look forward to having the biggest, boldest, and most engaged WAATBP yet. See you there! Register for WAATBP 2023 here:
WINNING PANELS
Speak Up, Speak Now. Owning Your Career from the Start.
Panel Lead: Carlin Dixon
How do you advocate for yourself in an industry where we make up only 4.4% of the population? From growing your influence to bringing your most authentic self to work, hear from leaders who didn’t shy away and got the career they’ve always wanted.
Mental Health Within Black Communities: Addressing Anxiety in the Workplace and Beyond
Panel Lead: Dyesha Hicks
Join leaders from across the creative industry as they discuss their own mental health journeys and learn key takeaways for how you can join in shifting the narrative when it comes to mental health.
What About Your Friends?: How Friendship Shapes Your Professional Path
Panel Lead: Blake Lynch & Faith McIver
Join us as we unlock the power of friendship used to create a thriving professional community. We’ll explore building & maintaining connections, and share insights to abolish the 'only room for one' mindset to amplify growth with peers & mentors.
CAST YOUR VOTE
The Spark A Convo voting period has ended. Stay tuned for updates on the winners!
Bringing together Black voices within the advertising community to celebrate success, highlight setbacks, and demand their rightful place at the table alongside their allies.
