What's Your Story?
What Makes a Superhero?
Every story has a power. Every journey holds a secret. What if your life experiences could unlock a superpower to change the world?
Welcome to “What’s Your Story?”, where your host, Matt Story, dives deep into the lives of leaders who've turned their personal journeys as people of color into powerful beacons for change, inspiration and success. With a passion for storytelling and a heart for community, Matt uncovers how each guest's unique background has shaped their extraordinary contributions to fostering a better world for all of us.
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- You're Seeking Inspiration: Discover how to channel your unique experiences into strength.
- You Support Inclusion and Equity: Learn how you can contribute to making a difference.
- You Love Stories: Get ready to be moved by the power of real-life journeys.
Join Us Every Sunday for new stories that celebrate the magic of diversity and the strength of legacy. Whether you're looking to find your own superpower or simply to be inspired by the richness of human experience, “What’s Your Story?” promises a journey into the heart of what makes us truly remarkable.
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What's Your Story?
The Journey to the Hall of Fame with Jerri DeVard
Jerri DeVard, founder and CEO of the Black Executive CMO Alliance (BECA), shares her background and journey to the Advertising Hall of Fame in this podcast episode. Jerri highlights her experience as an example of the role HBCUs play in shaping top talent and industry leaders. She talks about her transition into the corporate world and the importance of finding her voice early in her career. She shares her experience moving into the C-Suite and how what she enjoyed most about it. Jerri also discusses the significance of being a leader who inspires and supports others, and she offers advice for those aspiring to be in the C-suite and on corporate boards. Jerri discusses the inspiration behind creating BECA and their future plans, including expanding internationally and launching programs for vice presidents. She reflects on being inducted into the American Advertising Federation Hall of Fame and the responsibility of using her recognition to uplift others.
You will learn:
- As a leader, remember that your team's family members know your name and you have a reputation but it's up to you what that reputation is known as.
- To be a board member, you have to be really good at what you do and be recognized for that outside of your organization.
- To be a Hall of Famer, it's not just about the work you did for yourself but also what you did for others.
You can follow Jerri's story at:
BlackExec.com / BECA IG / BECA LinkedIN / Jerri IG
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