OGs And AUNTIES

From the shadows of the auto plants in Pontiac, Michigan to Madison Ave to the studios of Motown Records.  Valerie Graves has left her creative excellence on some of the biggest brands in the world.Her memoir “Pressure Makes Diamonds: Becoming the women I pretended to be” captures her unique journey in an industry she was destined to be a part of. In this episode we visit some of the stories of her life from creating ads for former President Bill Clinton to putting legendary investigative reporter

Danny gives a brilliant and refreshingly honest take on his journey from a challenging start as a brand manager to co-founding his own agency and ultimately rising to lead one of the most celebrated creative agencies in the business.He shares why his role as CEO of The Martin Agency is deeply personal and what it means to him beyond the title. Danny also dishes out some unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments including hanging with Snoop Dogg while filming Solo Stove’s “Giving Up Smoke” campaign and

In this episode, Cheryl Berman — Chief Creative of Unbundled and former Chairman & Chief Creative Officer of Leo Burnett — shares her remarkable journey from young copywriter and coffee runner to leading one of the most iconic creative agencies in the world.She breaks down the power of the Big Idea, the start of emotional storytelling, and why music remains one of the most powerful tools for brands to connect with culture.Plus, Cheryl spills the tea on collaborating with Steven Spielberg,

From his roots as a Jersey boy artist to becoming one of the most prolific and successful commercial directors in advertising history, Bob Giraldi has shaped culture through storytelling on screen. In this conversation, he shares behind-the-scenes stories from the iconic Miller Lite All-Star campaign to directing Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking “Beat It” music video.Giraldi also reflects on his decades in the industry, offering advice to young directors navigating a new world shaped by AI — and