//podcastplus.net/feed/the-reset-podcast~30582ac4 The Reset Podcast is the brainchild of Laura Mignott. Each show, Laura brings on an interesting. game-changing, unique person from the worlds of business, marketing, advertising, media, tech, and more. Expect lots of laughs, frank talk & provocative solutions. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:05:34 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/77682155/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-9-25%2F02236277-4022-1114-442c-fce883af67e7.mp3 Hello and welcome to today's amazing podcast with Adam Woullard (VMLY&R, Managing Director and Head of US PR). I am so excited for you to listen along as he talks about his career journey starting as a sports PR person, and his time working for Green Bay and working through the Aaron Rodgers/Brett Favre crisis. Adam shares his experience as a one of the only black men in PR for sports, and now in PR leadership positions. Adam shares a great story about Charles Woodson, and Charles' wine brand that Adam was able to help promote. Adam relays how he wants to see everyone succeed, especially as PR has an often negative view. We talk about how different the world is, and especially the benefits and liabilities of social medias. We discuss the importance of accepting that not everything appeals to everyone, and it's okay to have different preferences as long as we don't hinder others. The topic of systemic racism is also addressed, emphasizing the need to step aside if we can't comprehend or contribute to its... Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:17:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/77682155/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-9-25%2F02236277-4022-1114-442c-fce883af67e7.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/76943118/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-9-8%2Fa0ea041c-fc5f-b2c6-444d-5cf6b8a2cc63.mp3 Today's awesome game changing business leader is Kimeko McCoy! Senior Marketing Reporter at Digiday. We talk about how she got her second job right away into journalism for her local news, where she got to interview the author of "Elf on a Shelf." We talk about what is actually going with AI inside marketing, being careful to not trust AI fully, how AI doesn't understand culture, and so many more interesting and problems with AI. We talk about the social landscape and how fragmented it is right now. Kimeko talks about the Fediverse: https://digiday.com/marketing/wtf-is-the-fediverse/ We talk about the issues around misinformation and what that means for the internet. Kimeko recommends reading "The Dinner Party," by Rebecca Serle, "YellowFace," by R.F. Kuang and "The Nightingale," by Kristin Hannah.Twitter: https://twitter.com/KimekoM Website: https://www.kimekomccoy.com/ Digiday: https://digiday.com/author/kimekodigiday-com/ Tune into the Digiday Podcast as Kimeko becomes the new host on: http... Mon, 09 Oct 2023 16:26:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/76943118/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-9-8%2Fa0ea041c-fc5f-b2c6-444d-5cf6b8a2cc63.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/65829609/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-2-2%2Ff906d9b5-18a0-2782-aa41-edb0f42b8e91.mp3 Today is the last day of #29daysofmagic and I am so excited to have Sherilyn Smith, the Senior Executive Producer VMLY&R Commerce on the podcast today! We talk about her first jobs, and her working with an amazing leader James Washington, who would allow people to fly. We talk about how she was the photographer for the Dallas Maverick's as a 19 year old black woman before moving into experiential. We talk about how important it is to give the time to learn and be varied in skillsets. We share how important it is to give yourself time to be the best version of yourself. Connect with her on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enigmallc/?hl=e n LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherilyn-smith-651301b/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/enigmal lc Follow VMLY&R on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vmlyr/?hl=en Partnered with the African American Film Critics Association for #29DaysofMagic 2023 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaafca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.co... Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:19:02 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/65829609/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-2-2%2Ff906d9b5-18a0-2782-aa41-edb0f42b8e91.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/65730288/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-1-28%2F8ec9acef-ec21-6ddb-6365-cb89f96c0e85.mp3 I am super excited to have had this fantastic conversation with Julee Wilson, Executive Director, BeautyUnited and Beauty Editor-at-large, Cosmopolitan. We talk about how she got her career journey started in fashion, and shares the cliff notes of how she has gotten to where she is today. We discuss how ridiculous it is to not connect with the black community in a real and authentic way. Jules shares how important it is to dream big and how important it is to get out of your own way. We both talk about our incredible parents, who have come so far to allow us to be where we are today, and remember to count our blessings and give ourselves grace. Connect with her on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissJulee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MissJulee/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juleewilson/ Partnered with the African American Film Critics Association for #29DaysofMagic 2023 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaafca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aafca/?hl=en Website: ... Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:15:02 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/65730288/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-1-28%2F8ec9acef-ec21-6ddb-6365-cb89f96c0e85.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/65700721/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-1-27%2Ffd96773a-453b-3d43-2f19-f0e2da8e568f.mp3 I am thrilled to have God-is Rivera on the podcast today! She is an Inclusive Marketing executive. We talk about her career journey, how where she helped create Twitter Voices, and so many other incredible things. We chat about how important it is to recognize that everyone is an individual, and how important it is to talk with people market with not talk to or market to. We discuss how important it is for brands to be courageous and listen to the people that they hire and work with. God-is shares some of her favorite TV shows which include: 911 on Fox, Bel-Air, Kindred on Hulu, Reasonable Doubt on Hulu, Abbot Elementary on ABC, and we talk about how it is okay and good to watch TV. God-is would like to challenge you to take a moment every week to learn about a culture that is not your own. Connect with her: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/godisrivera/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/godisrivera Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grivi/ Personal Page: https://godis-rivera-2m7h.squarespac... Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:16:52 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/65700721/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-1-27%2Ffd96773a-453b-3d43-2f19-f0e2da8e568f.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/65662291/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-1-26%2Fefae03ec-80c1-01e9-f6fc-d254c0772fd2.mp3 I am super delighted to have Cindy Sneyah Baah on the podcast today for #29DaysofMagic! She is the CEO and Founder of Determined To Educate! We talk about how she was everyone's favorite cashier and her career up to where she is now. Cindy has so many amazing people that have helped her to learn and continue on her journey. Cindy talks about how her love of community and the village has led her to start Determined To Educate. We talk about how fundamental it is to having an open ear. Cindy gives some amazing advice, like "don't forget about yourself," and much more! Cindy shares so much amazing advice and shouts out so many amazing people you'll need to take a listen! Cindy would like to ask you to support and reach out to Determined to Educate. Check out Determined to Educate's: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeterminedToEducateInc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/determinedtoeducate/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DTEInc Website: http://determinedtoeducate.com/ Connect with Cindy ... Sun, 26 Feb 2023 21:44:58 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/65662291/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-1-26%2Fefae03ec-80c1-01e9-f6fc-d254c0772fd2.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/65594048/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-1-25%2F2aa7e94e-2e3a-f103-96f3-1ea9d9fbe8a1.mp3 I am so delighted to chat with Tola Lawal Founder & CEO of Gyrl Wonder Inc. We talk about her amazing career doing things from MTV and entertainment to working with a charter school, and all the way to where she is now at Gyrl Wonder. Tola talks about how creative opportunities are viable and good options for people to pursue, not just the engineering and doctors. Tola talks about how girls can sign up for Gyrl Wonder and best get involved. Tola shares about finding her way through a challenging time having moved right before the pandemic! She shares about how important it is to see things through, because so many fun ideas can pop up in the way of finishing something out. If you know any young lady looking for internships or early careers send them to Gyrl Wonder! Connect with: Gyrl Wonder's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gyrlwonder/ Gyrl Wonder's Website: https://www.gyrlwonder.org/ Tola's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heytola/ Partnered with the African American Film Criti... Sat, 25 Feb 2023 17:14:04 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/65594048/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-1-25%2F2aa7e94e-2e3a-f103-96f3-1ea9d9fbe8a1.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/65532762/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-1-23%2F4c810f98-4318-90dc-fc64-7f41a3c58390.mp3 I am super excited to hear Pauline Malcolm-Thornton's amazing story for #29DaysofMagic! She is the CRO of Essence. We talk about how she had an internship with Kraft Foods from age 16 all the way through college. We discuss about how as Pauline got managerial and leadership roles she inherited teams that didn't look like her, and the nuances associated with working with teams like that. We talk about her role as Essence Ventures as CRO & developing a best in class media company that is black owned. We talk about how Pauline is building a billion dollar company for and by black women. Pauline infuses her culture and being comfortable with doing that in business. Pauline would like you to check out these amazing black women authors! The Urgent Life By Bozoma Saint John: https://www.amazon.com/Urgent-Life-Story-Love-Survival/dp/0593300173 I am Debra Lee A memoir: https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Debra-Lee-Memoir/dp/0306828596 Sign up for Essence Festival: https://www.essence.com/essencefestival2023/ ... Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:08:43 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/65532762/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-1-23%2F4c810f98-4318-90dc-fc64-7f41a3c58390.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/65493567/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-1-23%2F38f1d255-9582-c3ee-502b-4d385305c793.mp3 I am super delighted to talk with Deborah Riley Draper, a Filmmaker, Writer and Director today! We talk about her first job at Chuck E Cheese, and how she got to where she is today! We realize we have a common connection through the Versailles documentary and my mentor Chris Royer! We talk about the ultimate fashion show, a showdown between America and France, and how in 1973 there was a transformation in the perception of what fashion could be! We talk about how fashion and hip hop are so intertwined as they both help express yourself, her upcoming work on a James Brown Docuseries, and so much more! Go watch Versailles 73: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/versailles73 Website: https://www.deborahrileydraper.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drileydraper/ Partnered with the African American Film Critics Association for #29DaysofMagic 2023 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaafca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aafca/?hl=en Website: aafca.com --- Support this podcast: http... Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:18:07 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/65493567/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-1-23%2F38f1d255-9582-c3ee-502b-4d385305c793.mp3 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/65442776/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-1-22%2F77b1950d-9fca-ae03-52f0-c351a9d372e2.mp3 I am delighted to chat with Lauren Kimball VP, Design Director at Momentum Worldwide, on the podcast for #29DaysofMagic. We chat about her first job at coldstone and how she had to sing to be able to get hired. She shares about her incredible full ride scholarship  and how ultimately led to her job at architecture firm. We talk about how few black women architects there are in the U.S and how that needs to change. We discuss about her transition from designing buildings that would last for 50 years to designing for a one day pop-up. Lauren talks about how creatives can say "Yes," to most any projects and then have to figure out how to get it done. Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-kimball-79216665/ Partnered with the African American Film Critics Association for #29DaysofMagic 2023 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaafca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aafca/?hl=en Website: aafca.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.... Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:07:40 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/125f901c/podcast/play/65442776/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-1-22%2F77b1950d-9fca-ae03-52f0-c351a9d372e2.mp3