MediaVillage Podcast Network

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a dynamic group of industry leaders gathered for MediaVillage’s fourth annual AAPI Leadership Roundtable to discuss the ongoing evolution of inclusion in the media and advertising sectors. The panel featured Suzie Bao, VP Group Account Director for McDonald’s at IW Group; Bernice Chao, Chief Creative Officer at Aster and Founder of Asians in Advertising; Irene Kwak, EVP of Client Growth at Starcom; Jinie Kwak, Executive Director of Global Communications and Marketing at VML; and David Lai, President and Head of Global Data, Analytics & Transformation at Publicis Collective.

What defines effective leadership in an era of rapid technological change? For Matt Derella, Vice President of LinkedIn Marketing Solutions, it begins with clarity of purpose, valuing learning, and empowering individuals to lead at every level. In a recent episode of Profiles in Leadership with host Jack Myers, Derella shared career insights, leadership philosophies, and reflections on the transformative role of technology in business.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, WomenAdvancing host E.B. Moss is joined by an insightful panel of industry leaders for a special roundtable discussion. Joining us is Nafeesa Bratcher, Director of Customer Success at Optimum Media; Liz Rave, Vice President of Marketing at OUTFRONT Media; and Stephanie Versichelli, Senior Vice President of Ad Sales at Hallmark Media, who shared insights on professional development, work-life balance, and creating opportunities for women in the field.

Joseph Jaffe has never been one to pull punches. A seasoned marketing strategist, author, and business thinker, Jaffe has built a career on challenging conventional wisdom. In a compelling Profiles in Leadership conversation with Jack Myers, Jaffe unflinchingly dives into the fate of corporations, the role of AI, the dangers of fear-based leadership, and why happiness -- not just profit -- should be a priority for organizations.

Luisa Diaz stands as a beacon of kindness, resilience, and leadership in a world that often rewards power over empathy and competition over connection. As the founder of the Luisa Diaz Foundation and the visionary behind the Mi Amor Gala, she has made it her life’s mission to uplift survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, offering them not only aid but also the opportunity to reclaim their power.Visit https://luisadiazfoundation.org/maggala2025/ for more information on how to support the MAG Gala and the Luisa Diaz Foundation.