This episode features John V. Seaton, an Executive Producer who entered advertising in the early 70's. Learn how he journeyed from picking cotton in the rural Jim Crow South, to thriving in an industry where few Black men had thrived before. From memorable Superbowl commercials to countless awards, we'll revisit the moments that make John, an advertising trailblazer. 

Episode One: John V. Seaton

This episode features Sergio Rodriguez, Executive Creative Director for Imagen TMA. Learn about Sergio's path into advertising — how he discovered his talents, sharpened his creative chops and journeyed to the U.S. from Puerto Rico. Sit back and discover how mastering two languages and cultures, are only a few of the challenges Sergio overcame to carve out a successful career in the ad industry. 

Episode Two: Sergio Rodriguez

This episode features VP, Director of Recruiting at Weber Shandwick, Rebecca L. Sanders. Rebecca points out the pitfalls of having to navigate a corporate environment as someone who looks different than everyone else, and gives tips on how to succeed in spite of that. Learn how this former account exec, now tackles the issues of diversity and inclusion, as a high powered recruiter.

Episode Four: Rebecca L. Sanders

The Talented Others is a podcast, shedding light on minorities in advertising. The host is Corey D. Seaton, an award winning creative director, who personally understands the plight of minorities in advertising.  Join him as he sits down with interesting guests, delves into untold stories and attempts to ignite a global movement aimed at achieving equality within the  advertising industry. 

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