HER Agency

HER Agency

HER Agency is a powerful new podcast created for Black women in advertising who are ready to take charge of their careers and personal lives. Each episode delves into the unique challenges and triumphs of navigating the ad industry as a Black woman, with raw and real conversations on topics that matter most—building resilience, setting boundaries, being strategic, and going after exactly what you want. The audience will learn how to network for success, speak their truth unapologetically, and protect their mental health in an industry that often overlooks us. Hosted by Brandi Rand and special guests who have lived these experiences, HER Agency is a safe space where your voice is heard, your story is valued, and your power is amplified.

Episodes

16: (BEST OF) The Power of Us: Community, Culture & Black Women Rising

July 14, 2025 • 9 mins
Brandi Rand revisits conversations that shine a light on what true progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion looks like—especially when led by Black women. While DEI roles are being cut and corporate initiatives are being scaled back, this episode reminds us that the work didn’t start in 2020, and it certainly doesn’t stop now. These women have been doing the work—whether or not they ever held the title. From building inclusive...
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15: (BEST OF) From Isolation to Impact: Why Community Matters

June 30, 2025 • 9 mins
In this best-of episode, Brandi curates a powerful collection of conversations that center on one undeniable truth: success is not a solo journey. This episode highlights the real-life impact of community—how mentorship, sponsorship, shared experiences, and mutual support change not only careers, but lives. Through honest stories about career pivots, missed promotions, and being “the only one in the room,” the episode explores how ...
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14: (BEST OF) The Pain and Promise of Taking Your Agency

June 16, 2025 • 8 mins
Today, listeners will be taken through a powerful collection of moments that highlight what it truly means for Black women in advertising to reclaim their value, voice, and agency. From deciding to fund their own opportunities after being overlooked, to walking away from roles that only tolerated them, these reflections serve as bold reminders that choosing yourself is not just brave—it’s necessary. This episode captures the real,...
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Build the Career that Didn’t Exist for You

June 9, 2025 • 2 mins
Brandi shares the personal experiences that redefined the meaning of agency in her life—and why creating HER Agency was never just a passion project, but a necessity. This is the moment that led her to walk away from a workplace where she no longer felt valued, heard, or safe. And it was in that decision to leave that she reclaimed her power. Brandi also shares a proud leadership moment: choosing to advocate for an employee who was...
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13: (BEST OF) The Future of Advertising with the Girlies - What’s Changing

June 2, 2025 • 8 mins
Today, Brandi Rand brings together some of the most powerful, perspective-shifting moments from HER Agency—centered on purpose, power, mindset, and career alignment. This compilation is a masterclass in what agency truly means for women in advertising: not just working in the industry, but rewriting the rules, setting boundaries, and choosing yourself—over and over again.  You’ll hear reminders to stop saying yes to work that does...
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DEI: Doing the Right Thing Shouldn’t Be a Debate with Ashlee Green

May 26, 2025 • 2 mins
We’re not just talking about DEI—we’re challenging the entire framework. What happens when the industry treats diversity, equity, and inclusion like a buzzword instead of the baseline? What if “doing the right thing” wasn’t a campaign—it was the culture? We unpack the message behind the now-infamous “Anti-DEI DEI Club” and why it stirred up much-needed conversations about performative allyship and brand responsibility. This isn’...
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12: Are You Really Owning Your Career or Just Surviving It?

May 19, 2025 • 19 mins
Welcome back to HER Agency, the space built for Black women in advertising who are ready to stop surviving and start thriving. In this episode, Brandi Rand delivers a powerful and unfiltered conversation about what it truly means to own your agency in your career, your personal life, and your community. Brandi shares the pivotal moments that reshaped her relationship with her career, from returning to work after maternity leave ...
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Malia Jennings on Dream-Led Prevention | The ‘Get Lifted’ Movement

May 11, 2025 • 4 mins
In this segment, Malia Jennings shares a powerful initiative close to her heart: Get Lifted—a youth-led campaign designed to replace drug misuse with dream chasing. Rooted in mentorship, storytelling, and faith, this program is helping young people tap into their potential while gaining real-world creative skills. From pitch decks to film production, Malia walks us through how she helped build a revolutionary project that centers y...
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11: Thorough, Thoughtful, and Intentional: Ashlee Green on Creating Safe Spaces for Black Women

May 5, 2025 • 26 mins
Today, Brandi is joined by Ashlee Green, a transformative leader who has shaped both culture and client strategy as the VP of Accounts + Culture at Creative Theory Agency.  Since joining CTA in 2018, Ashlee has been instrumental in the agency’s evolution—building its Client Services department from the ground up, recruiting dynamic talent, and leading award-winning work for major brands like Meta, Google, and Chevron. But Ash...
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The Real Reason You’re Struggling to Get Ahead in Corporate

April 28, 2025 • 3 mins
Feeling alone in corporate spaces—especially as a Black woman—is far too common. In this segment, Brandi breaks down why community isn’t just a “nice-to-have”—it’s a necessity. From navigating industries that weren’t built for us to finding safe spaces to be your full self, she unpacks how the right community can open doors, provide real support, and help you make your next move your best move. If you’ve ever felt isolated while tr...
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10: Malia Jennings on Marketing, Motherhood, and Making It Work

April 21, 2025 • 46 mins
In this powerful episode, Brandi sits down with Malia Jennings—published writer, unapologetic boss mom, and now a creative marketing leader at GameSquare—for a conversation that will speak to your soul and your strategy. Malia shares how motherhood didn’t limit her ambition—it fueled it. From producing national campaigns for Toyota and McDonald’s to breastfeeding backstage at activations, Malia opens up about what it really means ...
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The Strategy Mistake That Ruins Great Ideas

April 14, 2025 • 3 mins
Strategy isn’t just a step in the process—it’s the foundation that holds everything together. In this segment, Brandi sits down with Alicia Harris, Group Strategy Director at Translation, to break down the true role of strategy in creative work. They discuss how strategy shapes storytelling, why a strong strategist is an essential creative partner, and how trust between strategists and creatives leads to game-changing campaigns. A...
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9: Why Black Women Are Tired. And What Needs to Change

April 7, 2025 • 11 mins
In this episode of Her Agency, Brandi breaks down why community isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential for Black women navigating corporate spaces, especially in industries like advertising that weren’t built to serve them. She shares her journey from feeling isolated to leading Onyx, a business resource group designed to support and empower Black talent. Brandi gets real about the emotional toll of being “the only one,” the press...
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Diversity = Dollars. Why Culture-Driven Brands Win (and Others Fail)

March 31, 2025 • 6 mins
The DEI landscape is shifting, but does that mean the work stops? Not a chance. In this episode, we’re joined by powerhouse Aisha Bean, Chief Diversity Officer at Cashmere Agency, to talk about the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We unpack what’s happening in corporate America, why DEI is still a strategic advantage (not just a nice-to-have), and how brands that ignore culture are setting themselves up for failure. Fro...
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8: The Invisible Thread That Connects Strategy & Creativity with Alicia Harris

March 24, 2025 • 34 mins
In this episode of Her Agency, Brandi sits down with Alicia Harris, Group Strategy Director at Translation, to talk about owning your agency, the importance of feedback, and building meaningful mentorship relationships.  Alicia has helped brands like BMW, PepsiCo, and The North Face develop marketing strategies that don’t just look good—they drive real engagement and results. She also gets candid about navigating the industry as a...
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Losing My Job Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me

March 17, 2025 • 2 mins
For years, I poured my energy into the advertising industry—working with brands like Uber, Samsung, AT&T, Toyota, and Bank of America. I fought to make brands do right by their consumers, to push for meaningful change, and to create real impact. But when I told my husband I was ready to leave the industry, I didn’t realize how soon that would happen. Fast forward to 2024, and I was hit with a layoff. It was tough—I had built rela...
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7: Is DEI Dead? The Truth About Inclusion & Business with Aisha Bean

March 10, 2025 • 32 mins
DEI is under attack—but does that mean the movement is over? Not even close. In this episode of Her Agency, I sit down with Aisha Bean, the Chief Diversity Officer of Cashmere Agency to break down the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion in today’s business world. Aisha brings over 17 years of HR experience from leading Silicon Beach tech companies like Experian Interactive Media, Core Digital Media, (mt) Media Temple, and Go...
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How to Make Your Clients Say Yes: The Secret to Pitching Bold Ideas (and Winning)

March 3, 2025 • 3 mins
What does it take to push back, stand firm, and fight for your ideas—especially when no one else sees the vision? In this segment, Courtney Richardson shares how she stays true to her creative instincts, champions groundbreaking work, and uses her lived experience as a competitive edge. From pitching culture-shifting campaigns to making space for diverse voices in the room, she breaks down what it really means to lead with convicti...
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6: Why I Left My 17-Year Advertising Career: How a Layoff Led Me to My True Purpose

February 24, 2025 • 19 mins
After 17 years in advertising, working with brands like Uber, Samsung, AT&T, Toyota, and Bank of America, I thought I had seen it all. I climbed the ranks, led major campaigns, and built a name for myself in an industry that often made me feel like the only one in the room. But when I was unexpectedly laid off, everything changed. It forced me to ask myself: do I jump back in—or do I finally build something of my own? That’s when ...
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When You're The Only Black Woman in the Room... Leadership Lessons with Courtney Williams

February 21, 2025 • 3 mins
Mentorship, advocacy, and leadership are at the core of today’s discussion with Courtney Williams, VP and Head of Business Development at The Martin Agency. From her early days as an intern to becoming a trailblazer in the advertising world, Courtney shares how mentors and sponsors shaped her journey and how she’s paying it forward by creating opportunities for others. Discover how Courtney navigates being the only Black woman in ...
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