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24Jun 2021 by cibuilder No Comments

Art of the Hustle: Working Through Barriers

Art

[vidseo id="25644" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!The barriers for diverse artists are real but so are the opportunities. Learn how to create opportunities outside of traditional models. Fireside Chat from the Art and Equity Summit with artists Mark Phi and Jay Kalagayan.Jay B. Kalagayan (MeSseD creator, writer and publisher) has been a writer of plays, cartoon strips, reviews, articles, humorous event calendars, promotional materials, fundraising appeals and grants. A Xavier University graduate from Erie, PA, Jay is founder of Know Theatre of Cincinnati, and one of the founders of the Cincinnati Fringe Festival. His major influences are his wife Jan and daughters Meggie and Fi. His comic book influences are works by Warren Ellis, Neil Gaiman, John Ostrander, Mike Baron & Steve Rude, Keith Giffen, Matt Wagner, Matt Fraction and…

18Jun 2021 by cibuilder No Comments

Robi Reed: Disrupting Television

Technology

[vidseo id="25349" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!"Where are you? Do you think you really want it or you cannot live without it?"Robi Reed tells stories that represent what the world truly looks like. Reed has nearly 30 years of experience in the film and TV industry — and over 50 movies under her belt — as an Emmy-winning casting director and producer. She is behind the breakout movie roles for some of Hollywood's brightest stars, including Halle Berry, Samuel J. Jackson and Jamie Foxx. Her credits include School Daze, Poetic Justice, Malcolm X, and 125 episodes of In Living Color.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTROB RICHARDSONEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast and the owner of DN Media Agency, a full-service digital marketing and research company. He…

10Jun 2021 by cibuilder No Comments

Art and Equity: Getting what we deserve

Art

[vidseo id="25180" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!Watch the full Art and Equity Summit RecapHere >We believe that black art should mean black equity. Art has always been an effective tool for social change, but black and brown artists haven’t always gotten the equity they deserve. For too long, equity has gone through black and brown artists, but not to them. We seek to disrupt that trend and in doing so disrupt the trend of black and brown wealth creation. This is a summit for black and brown artists, art collectors, and allies to connect, network, and expose their art to potential investors.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTROB RICHARDSONEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast and the owner of DN Media Agency, a full-service digital marketing and research…

08Jun 2021 by cibuilder No Comments

Noelle Silver: Art and Technology

Art, Technology

[vidseo id="24835" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!"There’s this moment when you really have to dive in. It doesn’t have to be a huge investment. It doesn’t even have to be a big effort but just get your toes in the water."Noelle Silver is a technical evangelist at heart and enjoys spreading the good news about what it’s like to work in the field of emerging technology. She is passionate about Mindful Leadership, work-life harmony and empowering people to achieve their potential through technology. She empowers and inspires minorities to be successful in the technology industry and AI through career coaching and workshops. She also specializes in helping brands develop skills for Amazon Alexa. She has spent many years as a trainer, architect, and evangelist for IBM, RedHat, EMC, Amazon and…

26May 2021 by admin No Comments

Nina Turner: Courage and Conviction

Disruption Now, Featured, Politics

[vidseo id="24534" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!"We just have to get out there and really talk to the people and hear their voices."Nina Turner grew up the oldest of seven children to working class parents in Northeast Ohio. Turner has dedicated her life to fighting for the underserved, working class and working poor. In 2020, as national co-chair of Bernie Sanders presidential campaign Nina built support nationwide for progressive policies like the Green New Deal and health care as a human right in the form of Medicare for All. Nina is now running for Congress for Ohio’s 11th Congressional District.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTROB RICHARDSONEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast and the owner of DN Media Agency, a full-service digital marketing and research company. He…

19May 2021 by admin No Comments

David Bianchi NFTs And Social Impact

Art, Disrupt, Disruption Now, Featured

[vidseo id="24158" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!"He was a maverick. He was a massive disruptor. He was a massive social activist. He was fundamentally fearless and he carried the weight of changing a global culture." Actor, Filmmaker and Poet David Bianchi created the first spoken word NFT. The NFT focused on the continuing injustice of police brutality in America. His piece was sold for over $12,000 and all funds went to the George Floyd Memorial fund. David was interviewed on Forbes regarding his spoken word NFT. CONNECT WITH THE HOSTROB RICHARDSONEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast and the owner of DN Media Agency, a full-service digital marketing and research company. He has appeared on MSNBC, America this Week, and is a weekly contributor to…

12May 2021 by admin No Comments

Onaje Henderson, Who Determines Art Value?

Art, Community, Disrupt, Disruption Now

[vidseo id="24041" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!"You initially buy what you like, what speaks to you. Art is one of the last few things where it is all about how it effects you." ZuCot Gallery the largest African-American owned fine art gallery in the Southeast. ZuCot’s mission is to promote original works of art by living African American artists and provide both novice and seasoned collectors with meaningful and unique services that enhance the art collecting experience. After earning his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Tuskegee University, Onaje M. Henderson began his corporate career with one of the “big five” consulting firms working with major communication and hi tech companies across the country. O.M. Henderson cultivated his professional training within arts through soaking up his fathers’ (Artist, Aaron F. Henderson)…

05May 2021 by admin No Comments

Damian Hoskins The Creative Economy

Community, Disrupt, Disruption Now, Education

[vidseo id="23858" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!I have never had a kid from the Inner city tell me that, not because they wouldn't be interested in it but because they don't know it exists. That is really where that exposure part comes from. Damian Hoskins is the General Manager of Elementz an organization focused on providing hope and catalyzing change for the young people in the urban core through hip-hop culture. CONNECT WITH THE HOSTROB RICHARDSONEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast and the owner of DN Media Agency, a full-service digital marketing and research company. He has appeared on MSNBC, America this Week, and is a weekly contributor to Roland Martin Unfiltered.BOOK ROB AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKERMORE WAYS TO WATCH

28Apr 2021 by admin No Comments

Jabari Johnson: The Power of Vision

Community, Disrupt, Disruption Now, Entrepreneurship

[vidseo id="23419" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!One way to guarantee failure is to not do anything. Anything not attempted is a failure and, if you don’t achieve success, you at least have gained a learning experience.In 2014, Jabari had the idea for a genre amplification company and launched COLORS Worldwide, Inc., an ecosystem designed to incorporate multiple underserved genres through live events, festivals, and content creation. CONNECT WITH THE HOSTROB RICHARDSONEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast and the owner of DN Media Agency, a full-service digital marketing and research company. He has appeared on MSNBC, America this Week, and is a weekly contributor to Roland Martin Unfiltered.BOOK ROB AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKERMORE WAYS TO WATCH

21Apr 2021 by admin No Comments

Ryan Wilson: Community Builder

Community, Disrupt, Disruption Now, Entrepreneurship

[vidseo id="23205" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!A lot of arguments are made to discourage folks from getting in the game.Ryan Wilson is the Co-Founder and CEO of TGS Holdings, a consumer lifestyle and hospitality company based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company’s holdings consist of The Gathering Spot, a private membership club; and A3C, a music, tech, and ﬁlm conference and festival.At the age of 24, Ryan and his business partner, TK Petersen, raised private capital from investors to open their ﬁrst Gathering Spot location in Atlanta. The club has established itself as a home for creatives, business professionals, and entrepreneurs and regularly hosts notable and culturally impactful events. Ryan recently opened the second Gathering Spot location in Washington D.C. Responsible for the company’s overall management and strategic vision across all…