iHeart shares a quick recap of The Black Effect Podcast Network’s Thrill of Possibility Summit presented by Nissan (BE) that took place over the weekend at the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, TN.
The Black Effect Podcast Network, iHeartRadio and Nissan welcomed 50 HBCU students from across the country to participate in a STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering and Math) industry mentorship event featuring professional development and personal success panels, 1:1 career mentorship sessions, informative iHeartMedia and Nissan internship discussions and networking opportunities with industry leaders and notable HBCU alumni.
VIP attendees included:
Conal Byrne, CEO, iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group
Charlamagne Tha God, Founder, The Black Effect Podcast Network
Dollie S. Bishop, President, The Black Effect Podcast Network
Daymond John, American Entrepreneur and Star of ABC Network’s “Shark Tank”
John Hope Bryant, CEO, Operation HOPE and Board Member, The Black Effect Podcast Network
Thea Mitchem, Executive Vice President, Programming, iHeartMedia
Chandra Vasser, Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Nissan
Marisstella Marinkovic, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Nissan
Jennifer McMillan, Senior Manager, Quality Strategy Management, Nissan
Lanae Williamson, Senior Manager, Multicultural Marketing Strategy, Nissan
Danielle Austen, Managing Partner, fluent360
Devi Brown, Host, “Dropping Gems,” The Black Effect Podcast Network
Ellen Wagner, Creative Designer, fluent360
Tiara Simms, HBCU Student and Returning Scholar
Highlights included:
- The “Changing the Game & Elevating” panel discussed strategies for breaking through barriers to progress in the workplace and all areas of life. The panel included Dollie S. Bishop, John Hope Bryant, Daymond John, Danielle Austen and Jennifer McMillan.
- “The Importance of Career Preparation” panel discussed the importance of groundwork, inner self work and career readiness. Moderated by Lanae Williamson, the panel featured Charlamagne Tha God, Devi Brown, Tiara Simms and Ellen Wagner.
- Daymond John hosted a surprise live podcast taping of “That Moment with Daymond John” featuring Lanae Williamson, with participation from the HBCU scholars.
- National recording artist OWENN gave a special musical performance at the closing party.
For all photos please credit: The Tyler Twins for iHeartMedia.
