All About The Mix

This week, we're joined by Patrick James, a recent graduate and current account coordinator for an ad agency in Toronto. Here's what we covered: [02:20] The journey from a BBA at Laurier to an ad agency [07:40] What was the experience like graduating and job hunting during the pandemic? [17:05] How you can get stuck in a role thinking it defines who you are [22:01] Navigating companies looking to fulfill a token Black hire right now [28:30] What does ‘culture fit’ really mean and is it being used appropriately? [34:20] Working with the Black Talent Initiative in getting more Black people in advertising/marketing [51:00] How we’ve adjusted mentally and physically to working from home Follow Patrick on Instagram and connect with him on LinkedIn   Stay informed on the Black Talent Initiative: https://blacktalentinitiative.network/ Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix @malickb