Breaking and Entering Advertising Podcast

We loved having Ben Majoy on the Breaking and Entering Podcast. However, this episode is not for you if you like cookie-cutter career stories with the same mundane advice!  Ben offers an incredibly unique and refreshing opinion on the industry and how "creatives" should actually be creative. The main lesson of this episode is that being good at advertising requires you to have interests outside of advertising. Ben's career path and many hobbies, which we discuss, make him and his work as a Creative Director at Observatory so fantastic. Connect with him by visiting our IG @breakingandenteringpod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message

David Suarez joins us on the Breaking & Entering Podcast to talk about his role as Executive Creative Director at Goodby Silverstein & Partners NYC.  A growing branch, I ask how the NYC office is growing, their plans, and all about his break-in story.  We learn what he looks for in portfolio's and I received some inspiration on working hard on briefs, even if you're not quite hired by the agency yet. David keeps this episode clear and concise and has the awards and experience that make him a phenomenal guest and must listen.  For all copywriters, art directors and strategists, this is an excellent episode for you.  Connect with him by visiting our Instagram page @Breakingandenteringpod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message

A genuine and compassionate creative, Rushil Nadkarni made for a phenomenal episode lending meaningful advice. Rushil is a Senior Art Director at The Martin Agency who has raked in his fair share of advertising awards.  Perhaps the most thought-provoking achievement is he's approaching his sixth year at Martin. This makes him qualified to teach our listeners how to break in and thrive in the advertising industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message

Ashley Bozeman is a multi-dimensional creative who has a background in comprehensive and traditional art. She's an Art Director at Mother, an advertising agency based in Brooklyn, New York, where she is a lead creative on the holiday campaign for Target.  Ashley previously worked at The Martin Agency, where she was the first Black woman hired in their creative department.  Ashley is very passionate about using her platform to amplify the voices of underrepresented communities through creativity, mentorship, + various multimedia avenues in hopes of making the creative industry more diverse and accessible to all. This makes her a perfect guest for Breaking and Entering.  To see Ashley's recommended resources just for you! Head over to IG, @breakingandenteringpod all one-word @breakingandentering pod on IG. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message

This week I interviewed Mark Wolters on the Breaking & Entering Advertising Podcast. It was even more fun than I expected, Mark and I hit various topics ranging from travel advice, his successful brands @Woltersworld and @ProfessorWolters, marketing reminders and breaking into academia.  The bottom line is that Mark made learning fun in person and accessible with his years of recorded lectures. As a result, he's been properly recognized by the Gies College of Business, other third-party awards, and, most importantly, his students as an effective and engaging professor.  He was one of the few professors who could transition into online learning with ease and helps professors around the country better their online curriculum. Whether you're looking for travel advice, lessons in marketing or side hustle(s), or enjoy listening to interesting people, this episode is for you.  Visit our Instagram @BreakingandEnteringPod to learn more and to connect with Professor Wolters. Visit his website here: https://www.professorwolters.com/  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message

Sean Riojas is a Producer at Arts & Letters in Richmond, Virginia. He recently made a move from New York City to Richmond and is loving the creative atmosphere. The producer role is often overlooked within this podcast, so having Sean on will significantly benefit the audience that yearns for a more hands-on project-based role within the industry. If you're organized and love to work with fast-paced teams, this role and episode are for you.  Also, Art & Letters Creative Co needs to be on your agency radar if it hasn't been already.  To connect with Sean, head to our Instagram @Breakingandenteringpod https://www.instagram.com/breakingandenteringpod/  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message

Shannon Murphy is a Creative Director at Adam & Eve DDB in their NYC office. It was so nice to speak with her about her journey to Creative Director at one of the most awarded agencies in the world! In this episode, we talk about the many barriers to entering and advancing in this industry. Whether an aspiring advertiser or a senior-level associate, everyone can learn something about the industry and create great work in the episode.  Visit our Instagram to see our master resource list and to connect with Shannon! @breakingandenteringpod  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message

Lindsey McNabb's career revolves around growing the agency's brand at FIG. FIG s a full-service creative agency that is thriving thanks to Lindsey and agency members' work.  Her official title is Executive Director of Growth, and she tells us her career journey and what it takes to be successful within the New Business vertical. With an incredible resume, Lindsey shares lesson's she's learned from working at the United States' top advertising agencies.  This episode is a must-listen for all those interested in account management and strategy who love working on ambitious projects and have a spark of competition inside.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message

Allison Farrell is a Virginia Commonwealth University recent graduate and Social Creative Resident at The Martin Agency's new Social Lab. She is a part of a multidimensional team that moves nimbly across multiple client social asks.  Her academic career drew attention from recruiters from The Martin Agency, as she was one of the few founders of Camp Adventure. Camp Adventure is a summer internship/work opportunity for advertising students. This idea was crucial mid pandemic when agencies had no clue how to adapt their internship programs.  We talk about her inspirations, story, advice and what it's like working at a creative powerhouse agency all on this B&E episode.  Check out our Instagram @breakingandenteringpod to connect and see her recommended resources!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message

Claire Zimmerman hacked Cannes in 2018. With some minor fear and uncertainty, she and some friends sent an unsolicited airdrop to start the conversation about the Me Too Movement at a then silent Cannes Festival. It leads to this site: https://unsolicitedairdrop.com/  In just the 5 days they were there for Cannes Lions, their site had 200+ unique visitors from 15 different countries--and they're still rolling in. The total is now at 39 countries worldwide through purely organic sharing while addressing a critical issue in the communication space.  Today, she is a Senior Art Director at TBWA\Chiat Day and creates culture-shifting work for global brands like Nike, Panera and Mountain Dew.  Visit our Instagram @EnteringAd to connect with her!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakenter/message