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From movers to shakers to great content makers, these are the people disrupting business, culture and life. Join host Rob Schwartz, CEO of TBWAChiatDay NY, and Strategy Director, Asha Davis on the Disruptor Series Podcast. Visit www.DisruptorSeries.com for more
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Dec 8, 2020
Dec 8, 2020
35 min
"...There's a buzz especially in Tel Aviv, there’s a real entrepreneurial and innovative spirit there”
Listen as Tedx speaker & International agency founder (Natie) Eitan Chitayat has a candid conversation with Rob Schwartz on becoming an entrepreneur, living in Israel and following your truth.
Eitan is an ingenious entrepreneur who went viral for proudly proclaiming to the world "I'm That Jew" and who's Tel Aviv-based agency is rooted in authentic truth-telling - with a virtual smile.
QUOTE THIS GUEST:
"If you are in the field of advertising and creative and branding, then it’s not enough to just have the day job"
"I don't answer the client’s standards. I don’t answer your client, I answer the brand"
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Host - Rob Schwartz
Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett
Executive Producer - Rashida Peters
Producer - Sean Riojas
Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Nov 24, 2020
Nov 24, 2020
37 min
In the first ever 'all-female' Disruptor Series episode, Asha Davis has a candid conversation with Author, Empowerment Coach, Motivational Speaker and Intuitive Healer - Deanna Deacon.
Listen as Deanna discusses her new book: Feminine Warrior - Your Guide To Intuition & Feminine Wisdom and shares insights on how we can all use this moment in time to reflect and reset to ensure we're leading our most empowered lives.
To our male listeners, don't let the "Woman Power" exuded in this interview lead you to believe that this episode isn't for you. In fact, allow us to 'Disrupt the Societal Norms' that dictate what women and men 'should or shouldn't' care about.
Deanna Deacon Quotables:
"Every being that is alive has both masculine and feminine energy."
"...(We) have been leaning towards our masculine energy as a collective society.... As a culture we value so much, the productivity, the outcome, exactly what we’re going to get out at the end of us putting in that effort... If you focus all of your energy on that there’s not actually achievement."
"...balance both energies, the feminine being more of the present moment, the joy, the stopping to smell the roses...coming more into that creative nature within you where you can find solutions without having to seek them"
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Visit www.DeannaDeacon.com for more from our fantastic guest!
Host - Asha Davis
Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett
Executive Producer - Rashida Peters
Producer - Natalie Zeller
Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Nov 10, 2020
Nov 10, 2020
57 min
In a very special episode to commemorate Veteran's Day 2020, Doug Melville interviews Brigadier General Leon Johnson, president of Tuskegee Airmen inc. to gain further insight into the legendary brigade and discuss the #FlyLikeThem campaign.
History has often ignored the contributions of Black Americans, leaving heroes like the Tuskegee Airmen, the first Black military pilots, overlooked. They flew nearly 1,500 missions and shot down 112 German aircraft. These men flew above prejudice, racism and hate to serve their country and drive positive change in America.
Lucasfilm & TBWA\Chiat\Day New York have launched an educational initiative and social media campaign to provide resources to students and educators.
Using the hashtag #FlyLikeThem, Lucasfilm will share quotes from the Airmen, highlight facts from their World War II experiences and encourage everyone to share personal stories inspired by their heroic examples.
“What the Tuskegee Airmen did is not Black history, it’s not military history, it’s American history." - Brig. Gen. Leon Johnson, President Tuskegee Airmen inc.
Credits:
Host - Doug Melville
Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett
Executive Producer - Rashida Peters
Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Oct 21, 2020
Oct 21, 2020
36 min
In a special episode recorded in partnership with Advertising Week in New York City, Doug Melville interviews Ilana Glazer from the Generator Collective and learns how both everyday people and celebrities are using the 'power of knowledge' to drive political change.
Credits:
Host - Doug Melville
Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett
Executive Producer - Sean Riojas
Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Oct 21, 2020
Oct 21, 2020
20 min
Introducing our new format: the “Mini-sode.”Here we give you a quick conversation with people who are disrupting business, culture and life. Today’s “mini-sode” features the founder of Dog Lovers For Joe. A political group supporting Joe Biden for President founded by our very own DSeries founder Rob Schwartz. Listen in as host Asha Davis unearths the story of one of this historic election’s most iconic and popular spots.
Host - Rob Schwartz & Asha Davis
Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett
Executive Producer - Sean Riojas
Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Sep 1, 2020
Sep 1, 2020
52 min
Imagine the trials and tribulations of a Muslim-American family featuring an all Middle-Eastern cast. Oh, by the way, it’s a comedy. If that’s not a disruption on the American sit-com landscape, we don’t know what is. That’s why we invite you to listen in as actor and comedian Dave Merheje of the Emmy-nominated series, “Ramy” talks comedy, pop culture, ethnic culture and even the value of being Canadian on this special episode of the Disruptor Series. Also, we’re disrupting ourselves as the newest member of our hosting team takes the mic. Please welcome Asha Davis. Asha is a strategist, comedian and writer. Only on the Disruptor Series Podcast.
Host - Asha Davis
Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett
Executive Producer - Sean Riojas
Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Jul 22, 2020
Jul 22, 2020
48 min
Days after the death of George Floyd, Madison Avenue was put on notice by Bennett D. Bennett and his partners. In a well-crafted, impassioned letter, Bennett and his team laid out a 12-step plan for agencies to dramatically improve the workplace for black employees. In this episode, hear the incredible story of the “Open Letter” and learn how this former copywriter and journalist launched a lightning rod for real, disruptive change. Only on the Disruptor Series Podcast.
Host - Rob Schwartz
Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett
Executive Producer - Sean Riojas
Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Jun 23, 2020
Jun 23, 2020
40 min
Derek Walker is the founder of ad agency Brown and Browner. As he says, "It's not a Black agency. It's an agency owned by Black people." Derek has been fighting to do the best work for clients throughout his career. His latest idea is the "Kumite." A creative competition that assembles the most diverse and inclusive talent to solve big challenges on behalf of brands. (If you're a CMO or brand manager, this is a must-listen.) Derek is a truly disruptive thinker. His perspective and experience will open your mind. And give you some powerful ideas on how to move your business and brands forward.
Host - Rob Schwartz
Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett
Executive Producer - Sean Riojas
Audio Engineer - John Cabrera

Jun 16, 2020
Jun 16, 2020
41 min
Host - Rob Schwartz
Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett
Executive Producer - Sean Riojas
Audio Engineer - John Cabrera

May 26, 2020
May 26, 2020
55 min
Before she was a New York Times best-selling author, and before she was editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, Elaine Welteroth was in Advertising. Listen in as Elaine sits down with host Doug Melville to talk about coming into your own – on your own terms. Live at TBWAChiatDay NY, Elaine also lays out her journey to find her voice and how that led to the inspiration behind her popular book, “More than Enough.”
Podcast Credits
Host - Doug Melville
Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett
Executive Producer - Sean Riojas
Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman
