S1 E2: How to leverage your influence to help others
Show Notes:
In this episode of the Black Corporate Life podcast, host James Frison talks with entrepreneur and founder of Creators Collab, Gerard Littlejohn. They delve into Littlejohn’s diverse career path which includes working in professional sports, corporate America, and non-profit settings. Littlejohn shared substantial insights on the importance mentoring, networking, and leveraging influence to create opportunities for others. He further discussed his journey towards entrepreneurship and starting his own production company, Creators Collab, and how it addresses gaps he identified in the corporate world, particularly a lack of cultural and diverse perspectives in storytelling, marketing and corporate content creation. He stressed the critical importance of creating a network of black professionals and supporting each other, and highlighted his mission to foster opportunities for black creatives in the industry.
Timestamp:
00:00 Introduction to the Black Corporate Life Podcast
00:35 Guest Introduction: Gerard Littlejohn
01:57 Gerard’s Career Journey: From College to Professional Sports
09:30 Transitioning from Sports to Corporate America
12:17 Challenges and Adjustments in Corporate America
20:09 The Importance of Mentorship and Sponsorship
21:23 Current Endeavors: Creators Collab
26:16 The Uncomfortable Interview: A Turning Point
26:52 Introduction to Black Corporate Life
29:08 The Birth of Creators Collab
29:54 The Growth and Impact of Creators Collab
31:50 Advice for Aspiring Professionals
33:39 The Power of Networking and Mentorship
39:50 The Vision for Creators Collab
39:55 How to Connect with Creators Collab
43:47 Final Thoughts and Reflections
49:00 Closing Remarks and Black Corporate Life Info
We work to have a seat at the table but we are fighting to have our own table
Gerard Littlejohn
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