Over the weekend at @culturecon , someone asked me how I cultivate my purpose outside of my job. I told them I didn't have to, because I'm living it everyday working at @theccnyc . Iâm living the dream being able leverage my 10+ years of sales and strategic marketing experience to power experiences for my people. It's a blessing to wake up and work with people I respect and admire everyday and know we're truly making an impact on thousands of Black creatives around the world just by existing. Bare minimum, let our journey serve as proof of what's possible when you relentlessly pursue your dreams with build with your people.
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Ahead of CultureCon, we spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about all of the exciting things we have planned for 2024. With the launch of CultureCon Studios, CultureCon on Campus and expansion of The Creative Class, 2024 will bring more opportunities, experiences and resources for our community. It was all a dream, until we made it our reality and the best part is, we're just getting started! Shout out to the best team in the business lead by our fearless founder, @imaniimani .
Catch me on the Culture Stage on Sunday, October 8th at CultureCon NYC! I'll be speaking all about leveraging my experience in strategic storytelling to reclaim our narratives in a culture that doesn't move without us, but societies and industries that often don't recognize those contributions. Let's get into it!
Fashionably late, but forever grateful. CultureCon wasnât just an event, it reminded me why we build for the culture in the first place. Honestly, the energy, the joy, and the community? Iâm still replaying it all. Iâm beyond proud of our fearless founder @imaniimani and our team, who poured their hearts into every detail and moment. Their passion, creativity, and community care behind it all are truly what make CultureCon special.
Leading partnerships and connecting brands, creators, and our community is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do. At this point in my life, contributing something meaningful to my culture and creating opportunities for my people is what drives me and itâs a blessing to get to do that every day. Safe to say I found my place to bloom.
And as for whatâs next, letâs just say the inspiration continues and I canât wait to share what Iâm working on. đ¤â¨ #CultureCon #BetterLateThanNever
This weekâs master is, as her colleague, @carly__thompson , confidently asserts, âa master closer.â
@ellembee spoke with @shareesebc about what it takes to build relationships that have successfully fueled large-scale gatherings, such as @culturecon , and creative organizations like @theccnyc . Additionally, in this weekâs MiM send, Shareese delves into why businesses must intricately understand their own decision-making processes and primary stakeholders to retain diverse, truly engaged audiences.
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Our social media producer, Jeanie, caught up with @shareesebc at @culturecon , hosted by @theccnyc . Plus, in this weekâs Masters in Marketing newsletter, she dropped valuable insights on brand authenticity, #communitybuilding, and why trust is a currency that all marketers should value when it comes to establishing strategic partnerships. đ
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Obviouslyyyyy, #CultureCon 2025 was a movie (our recap will be coming soon đ) and one of our favorite parts? Chatting with THE @shareesebc , Vice President of Business Development for @culturecon and @theccnyc . đđžđŁď¸
Shareese will be featured in a very special, exclusive post-Culture Con send of Masters in Marketing this week, so make sure youâre subscribed to get full access to all of the gems she dropped about brand and community building, designing a unique value proposition for a business, and so much more. đ
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Brands and creators, take note! đ¨ Partnering with Black and Brown communities isnât about chasing trends: itâs about building real connections.
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Shareese Bembury-Coakley, VP of Business Development & Partnerships at @theccnyc , breaks down why true collaboration matters and how CultureCon is changing the game.
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Want to hear her take on outdated industry practices and dream partnerships? Watch the full conversation here đ
⨠Don't miss your chance to showcase your work! The Telly Awards is accepting entries until March 28th, with categories in Brand Partnerships, Social Impact, and Social Media.
