Disruptor Series

"...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"   Subscribe to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gZ4jjn Visit www.DisruptorSeries.com for more episodes Visit www.eitanchitayat.com/ for more from our fantastic guest!   Host - Rob Schwartz Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Rashida Peters Producer - Sean Riojas Audio En

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 en

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

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. “That does resonate with people, that level of not understanding”  - ILANA GLAZER   Credits: Host - Doug Melville Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

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

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    

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

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

People make statements with t-shirts, tote bags and face masks. Well, now to disrupt all of that — underpants. That’s right, designer and entrepreneur Geren Lockhart is celebrating the political heroes of the COVID19 crisis with a line of...intimates. Listen in is as she unpacks how she made headlines with the article of clothing people typically don’t see. Only on the Disruptor Series Podcast.    Host - Rob Schwartz Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer - John Cabrera

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

Before Covid-19 hit, we had the brilliant chef, restaurateur and author Gabrielle Hamilton at a Disruptor Series live event. And while the virus and lockdown has forced her to shut down her beloved NY restaurant, Prune, the  wisdom she shared that evening still provides food for the soul. Have a listen on this special, from-the-vault episode.  Podcast Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Jordan Goldstein is an award-winning architect at Gensler. After decades of thinking about all manner of architecture and design, he’s been laser-focused on what life will be like as we emerge from this Coronavirus crisis. What will walking into a building be like? What’s the fate of the open office? Can we ever feel optimistic again? Hear the answers to these questions and more. Only on the Disruptor Series Podcast. Also, check out Goldstein's article on how architecture may change in a post-pandemic society: https://www.gensler.com/research-insight/blog/an-architecture-of-optimism-for-a-post-pandemic-society Podcast Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman  

Feeling alone and anxious during this crisis? Giles Edwards has an idea to provide you with some company -- and importantly -- some inspiration and knowledge. You see, Giles and his collaborators have created ISOLATEDTalks.com. Emphasis on "TED." It's a nod to TED Talks as the website serves up some presentations, talks and stories from some of the Advertising industry's most inspiring people. All with a mission to help you get through this crisis. On the pod, Giles talks about how ISOLATEDTalks came about. The charity it's supporting. As well as a host of other topics like his creative company, Gasp! and his role in bringing the best-selling book, "Delusions of Brandeur" to life. Only on the Disruptor Series podcast.  Podcast Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

While the government and scientists can't agree when we can open the economy back up, one thing everyone agrees upon is that covering your nose and mouth with a mask helps keep you and others healthy. The problem? There's not enough quality masks. Enter Tito Melega. Tito's a creative director, art director, content producer and now, a mask entrepreneur. He's applying his "Ideas That Do" approach by working with a small team of collaborators from places like Germany and Nashville to use a network of 3-D printers to make a quality mask available to everyone with his new initiative: AMaskForAll.com. Hear the story -- only 4 weeks in the making -- and how it's disrupting the wrath of the Coronavirus with good old-fashioned human ingenuity and human cooperation. Only on the Disruptor Series Podcast.  Podcast Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

David Burn is the founder of AdPulp -- an advertising publication with a difference: it’s for practitioners, by practitioners. For 15 years, AdPulp has been providing news and perspective from the trenches. Listen in as he and host Rob Schwartz discuss the current state of the advertising industry, where it’s been, and the future of writing and writers. Only on the Disruptor Series Podcast.    If you are interested in more advertising industry news, check out https://www.adpulp.com/   Podcast Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

When did you realize there were differences amongst people based on their race or ethnicity? For Tiffany R. Warren, it happened when she was very young. But the differences she experienced inspired her to find ways to bring us all together. Today, Tiffany is Omnicom's Chief Diversity Officer and Founder of ADCOLOR. Listen in as she sits down with host Doug Melville -- live at TBWAChiatDay NY -- to talk about the importance of rising up and reaching back.  Podcast Credits Host - Doug Melville Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

If a drunk driver killed someone in your family, could you ever forgive them? That’s the kind of deep question Katherine Schwarzenegger takes on in her new book, “The Gift of Forgiveness.” Katherine spoke with 22 people about their stories and shares some of her incredible learnings live at TBWAChiatDay with host Doug Melville. Podcast Credits Host - Doug Melville Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Welcome to the Disruptor Series Podcast’s first “PFH.” That’s right, a Pod From Home. COVID-19 is affecting everything from how we live, how we work, how we eat, invest and  interact (or don’t interact) with each other. Listen in as host Rob Schwartz and Disruptor Series co-founder Doug Melville unpack and discuss the top 10 Disruptions of this extraordinary crisis.  Podcast Credits Host - Rob Schwartz/Doug Melville Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

Douglas Davis is a designer, author, filmmaker, digital marketer and an educator. His book, “Creative Strategy and the Business of Design” helps readers truly understand design’s place in business. And it goes even further to illustrate how to marry the magic of creativity with the logic and language of strategy and finance. Douglas also shares the back story of his new film, “Imported from Brooklyn.” And the professor offers up his unique approach to teaching design born from his remarkable journey to NYC from Lexington, South Carolina. Only on the Disruptor Series Podcast.  Check out “Imported from Brooklyn” in the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9SYKAS0SSY&list=PLRSIxTBS2eRzoAcrxKJOFiLMMhBCnBcC7&index=34   Podcast Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman

The advertising business is crazy. And lately, things have gotten even crazier. It’s more complex. With more platforms. More jargon. More acronyms. And more opportunities to poke fun at all of it. Creative Director and copywriter Ryan Wallman has done just that. His new book is called “Delusions of Brandeur.” And it’s a wonderful antidote to all that ails the ad business. Listen in as he and Rob unpack the inspiration and some of the hilarious content that fills its pages. Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Sean Riojas Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman