Missions to Movements

Ryan Reynolds, Dionna Dorsey Calloway & David Griner Are On A Mission To Change The Face of The Creative Industry - Are You In?

January 11, 2023 Dana Snyder Episode 52
Ryan Reynolds, Dionna Dorsey Calloway & David Griner Are On A Mission To Change The Face of The Creative Industry - Are You In?
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Missions to Movements
Ryan Reynolds, Dionna Dorsey Calloway & David Griner Are On A Mission To Change The Face of The Creative Industry - Are You In?
Jan 11, 2023 Episode 52
Dana Snyder

What happens when you combine the genius of Ryan Reynolds, David Griner (Adweek's International Editor and Host of the Adweek Podcast), and Dionna Dorsey Calloway (Founder of District of Clothing)?

Together, they co-founded an incredible nonprofit called The Creative Ladder, focused on making creative industries more reflective of the communities they serve, while connecting, inspiring and elevating a new generation of creative leaders.

Today, I am honored to speak with Dionna about the launch of The Creative Ladder, its mission, and more importantly, how we can ALL play a part in changing the future of the creative industry together.

Episode Partner:
This episode is presented by Feathr. Feathr is trusted by nonprofits of all shapes and wing-spans — from the Humane Society and Meals on Wheels to IJM and the American Epilepsy Society, plus over a thousand more! Don’t rely on magic to hit your goals next year. Use Feathr to elevate your digital marketing campaigns and grow impact in 2023.

Join me and Noah Barnett on January 26th for a free webinar, all about creating effective re-engagement campaigns. Click here to register.

In This Episode:

  • How a chance invitation to Adweek’s Brandweek led Dionna to connect with Ryan Reynolds and David Griner
  • Dionna shares a behind the scenes look at what it was like to launch The Creative Ladder at the Cannes Film Festival
  • The power of intimate events and why The Creative Ladder focused on these tracks at their bootcamp: Advancement, Authenticity, and Focus
  • How we can help recruit the next generation of creative talent from underrepresented communities
  • Why having a strong sense of self leads to maximum creative output
  • The importance of making connections (including how I landed a senior position at a top PR agency through a LinkedIn message!)

Resources & Links

Check out The Creative Ladder and follow them on Instagram at @creativeladderorg, along with their sister organization, Group Effort Initiative. And see what co-founder Ryan Reynolds wants you to know about his nonprofit in this short video.

Check out my $27

Don’t miss DonorPerfect’s Community Conference SPARK on June 4 & 5! It’s for any fundraiser wanting to excel in donor management, program innovation, community engagement, and organizational growth. Register for FREE! RSVP: https://bit.ly/DSSPARK

Want a donor acquisition plan tailored to you? All you need to do is answer 5 simple questions. Get your personalized growth plan:
https://bit.ly/DonorGrowthQuiz

The NIO Summit is the nonprofit industry’s premier digital fundraising event! Join hundreds of fellow nonprofit professionals in Indianapolis September 18-19 and save $600 on your ticket -- the lowest price available anywhere right here:
https://bit.ly/NIOSummit2024

Let's Connect!

  • Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show!
  • Head to YouTube for helpful digital marketing how-to videos and podcast teasers
  • Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!
Show Notes

What happens when you combine the genius of Ryan Reynolds, David Griner (Adweek's International Editor and Host of the Adweek Podcast), and Dionna Dorsey Calloway (Founder of District of Clothing)?

Together, they co-founded an incredible nonprofit called The Creative Ladder, focused on making creative industries more reflective of the communities they serve, while connecting, inspiring and elevating a new generation of creative leaders.

Today, I am honored to speak with Dionna about the launch of The Creative Ladder, its mission, and more importantly, how we can ALL play a part in changing the future of the creative industry together.

Episode Partner:
This episode is presented by Feathr. Feathr is trusted by nonprofits of all shapes and wing-spans — from the Humane Society and Meals on Wheels to IJM and the American Epilepsy Society, plus over a thousand more! Don’t rely on magic to hit your goals next year. Use Feathr to elevate your digital marketing campaigns and grow impact in 2023.

Join me and Noah Barnett on January 26th for a free webinar, all about creating effective re-engagement campaigns. Click here to register.

In This Episode:

  • How a chance invitation to Adweek’s Brandweek led Dionna to connect with Ryan Reynolds and David Griner
  • Dionna shares a behind the scenes look at what it was like to launch The Creative Ladder at the Cannes Film Festival
  • The power of intimate events and why The Creative Ladder focused on these tracks at their bootcamp: Advancement, Authenticity, and Focus
  • How we can help recruit the next generation of creative talent from underrepresented communities
  • Why having a strong sense of self leads to maximum creative output
  • The importance of making connections (including how I landed a senior position at a top PR agency through a LinkedIn message!)

Resources & Links

Check out The Creative Ladder and follow them on Instagram at @creativeladderorg, along with their sister organization, Group Effort Initiative. And see what co-founder Ryan Reynolds wants you to know about his nonprofit in this short video.

Check out my $27

Don’t miss DonorPerfect’s Community Conference SPARK on June 4 & 5! It’s for any fundraiser wanting to excel in donor management, program innovation, community engagement, and organizational growth. Register for FREE! RSVP: https://bit.ly/DSSPARK

Want a donor acquisition plan tailored to you? All you need to do is answer 5 simple questions. Get your personalized growth plan:
https://bit.ly/DonorGrowthQuiz

The NIO Summit is the nonprofit industry’s premier digital fundraising event! Join hundreds of fellow nonprofit professionals in Indianapolis September 18-19 and save $600 on your ticket -- the lowest price available anywhere right here:
https://bit.ly/NIOSummit2024

Let's Connect!

  • Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show!
  • Head to YouTube for helpful digital marketing how-to videos and podcast teasers
  • Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!