Don't Sleep on Rediate Tekeste, or Her Squad
Rediate Tekeste dabbled in a lot of jobs before advertising roped her in, but turns out she was dreaming of this career as a tiny youth. She takes us through that windy path. We also talk about the familiar dichotomy of being the only Black person in the room yet having to speak on behalf of millions, and how encouraging direct reports can act as a mirror: "I should be also saying this to myself!" Plus, we talk about how Black women are underpaid, group texts as therapy, and marketers' emotional response to content. Did I mention she started a nonprofit for Ethiopian-Americans? Y'all, this conversation is chock full, so just get in here.
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