CreativeTypes

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Excited to add Nichelle Sanders to our board! Nichelle is currently an independent marketing consultant and Advisor to Feel Sceen, an edge AI startup redefining how brands measure the impact of live and experiential marketing. Sanders has built her career at the intersection of culture, commerce and brand strategy, with a diverse background spanning music, finance and integrated brand communications. Most recently, she served as Executive Vice President, General Manager, North America for Highsnobiety, the Berlin-based media and creative agency at the intersection of style, art, design and technology. Prior to Highsnobiety, Sanders served as Managing Director at R/GA and Mojo Supermarket, head of marketing & strategy for AFROPUNK, and marketing lead for Bluhammock Music, a record label she helped launch under Sony Music. Her work has created impact across some of the most recognized brands in the world, from consumer goods and services including Maybelline, Old Navy, Meta, and Target, to such luxury properties as Estée Lauder, Shiseido, Beam Suntory, Hendricks Gin, Netjets and Nespresso. A graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Sanders is based in New York City. On the weekends you’ll find her on the slopes as a ski instructor where she enjoys helping people get over their fears. #boardmember #NichelleSanders #CreativeTypes #MarketingLeaders

We are pleased to announce an addition to the CreativeTypes board, Erika Kennair! As the Head of Scripted Content for The Mediapro Studio, US and Canada, Erika Kennair oversees the procurement, development and production of features and television series for the US and Canadian arm of The Mediapro Studio (The Young Pope/The New Pope, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Official Competition, The Good Boss). Erika has brought in and produced features Mother Wolf (starring Melissa Leo), The End of It (starring Rebecca Hall) and Series Forever Home for Channel 5 in the UK. Directly before Mediapro, as President of Production for Extracurricular, Erika oversaw projects including The Last of the Sea Women with A24 for AppleTV+, the Independent Spirit Award award-winning feature, Joyland, and the Oscar nominated documentary short, Stranger at the Gate. At Berlanti productions, she served as Senior Vice President, Development, producing the award-winning series, The Flight Attendant, for HBO Max, You for Netflix, and more. While Vice President, Comedy Development, ABC, Erika oversaw creative for American Housewife, Splitting Up Together, Roseanne, and The Connors. Prior to joining ABC, Erika was Vice President, Original Programming and Development, Syfy. She shepherded series including The Magicians, 12 Monkeys, Killjoys and Helix. She also served as creative point on WWE Friday Night Smackdown! and was made an honorary “Diva.” As Manager, Entertainment Diversity Programs, NBC Entertainment, Erika created the network’s competitive writing program, Writers on the Verge, an initiative aimed at developing, marketing and placing new writers. Graduates include Lee Sung Jin (Beef), Rashad Raisani (911) Meredith Averill (Fourth Wing) and Lauren LeFranc (The Penguin). A Cuban American, Erika has been recognized multiple times by Imagen as one of the Most Influential Latinos in Media. Erika serves on the executive board of The Humanitas Prize and NALIP. #boardmember #ErikaKennair #CreativeTypes #entertainmentleaders

Having a good attitude & maybe a social science degree can be more valuable than Ai proficiency for your #architecture & #design career according to Luminary creative, Juanita Wichienkuer… Full Art Luminary interview link in bio. Luminary guest: Juanita Wichienkuer Interviewed by: Erica Sewell Produced by: Hossien Kaviani Edited by: Hossien Kaviani & Loren Hankin Music by: Jonathan Pinson’s Boom Clap Shot at CreativeTypes HQ.

Juanita shares experiences being a woman of color in #architecture & #design, that have felt like she’s working in the 1950’s…except it was 2010. Her advice? forge your own path & continue to hire inclusively. Full Art Luminary interview link in bio. Luminary guest: Juanita Wichienkuer Interviewed by: Erica Sewell Produced by: Hossien Kaviani Edited by: Hossien Kaviani & Loren Hankin Music by: Jonathan Pinson’s Boom Clap @jonathanpinson Shot at CreativeTypes HQ.

reflecting on the convo w/ @vanityfair ’s fashion director, @chapoteau ; when she said styling Benito for the cover was one of her favorite career highlights…can’t wait to see his #BenitoBowl lewks #🇵🇷

Congratulations to Kalia King who we placed as an executive on A24’s creative television team! Most recently Kalia headed up TV at Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media, and was a creative behind shows like #LoveCraftCountry, #TrueDetective, and #WinningTime while serving as VP of Drama at HBO. Wishing Kalia and our amazing partners @a24 nothing but continued success! #A24 #kaliaking

Kicking off #BlackHistoryMonth in appreciation for the preservation of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture, in conversation with its lead exhibition designer, Juanita Wichienkuer. As a Luminary Architect & Designer, Juanita shares that this is a career path that can peek in your 50’s with little thoughts on retiring. Full Art Luminary interview link in bio. Luminary guest: Juanita Wichienkuer Interviewed by: Erica Sewell Produced by: Hossien Kaviani Edited by: Hossien Kaviani & Loren Hankin Music by: Jonathan Pinson’s Boom Clap @jonathanpinson Shot at @creative_types HQ. #architecture #exhibitiondesign #creativetypes #creativecareers

If you missed #artbasel, artist Umar Rashid discusses the importance of focusing on creating good work vs. going to the party, and art world faces changing but positions staying the same. Full Art Luminary interview link in bio. Luminary guest: Umar Rashid Interviewed by: Erica Sewell Produced & Edited by: Hossien Kaviani & Tim Offer Music by: Jonathan Pinson’s Boom Clap @jonathanpinson Shot at Umar’s home, Los Angeles.

“we are living under the illusion of white rule, and thus you have to live under the reality of your own mind” -Umar Rashid on how to navigate the art world. Full Art Luminary interview link in bio. Luminary guest: Umar Rashid Interviewed by: Erica Sewell Produced & Edited by: Hossien Kaviani & Tim Offer Music by: Jonathan Pinson’s Boom Clap Shot at Umar’s home, Los Angeles.

Art Luminary, Umar Rashid on being an artist within capitalism. Full interview link in bio. Luminary guest: Umar Rashid Interviewed by: Erica Sewell Produced & Edited by: Hossien Kaviani & Tim Offer Music by: Jonathan Pinson’s Boom Clap Shot at Umar’s home, Los Angeles #umarrashid #creatypes #careerartists

#CreativeTypesCelebrates event was filled with community care and love for our honoree, Muhammida El Muhajir @waxprintmedia . Muhammida is a pioneer filmmaker, brand visionary, and social impact leader who screened her short film “When Malcolm Smiled” @malcolmsmiled drinks provided by: @tentoonerum eats by: @chopitupwithnahdi sounds provided by: @freispeech photos by: @theoluwaseye held at @mnnnyc