Series: Pioneers & Blazers

Pioneers & Blazers focuses on rising stars and leaders in diverse industries such as marketing, advertising, technology and entrepreneurship, among many others.

Culture, Design

Protect This Black Business.

Designing for a movement to preserve and unite Black businesses in America.

Brands, Creative Culture

Emmett Shine and Nick Ling of Pattern Brands

Gin Lane’s evolution from culture-defining creative agency into Pattern Brands.

Footwear, Health

Clove’s Sneakers for Healthcare Workers

The pioneering brand making purpose-built sneakers for medical staff.

Business, Creativity

Mathias Normark of Norgram

What it takes for the Danish agency to run a sleek two-man operation.

Food & Beverage, Sustainability

Kristyn Leach of Namu Farm

Growing heritage Korean produce on a small patch in California.

Health, Product

83 Futures’ Incentivizes Organ Donation

Incentivizing donors through limited drops.

Business, Industry

Lauren Gallo on Creating Opportunities

The master marketer and the mindset she took with her on a journey through 8 cities in 10 years.

Business, Diversity, Photography

New Opportunities for Creatives of Color

How the leaders behind TONL are making things possible for new generations of diverse creatives.

Creativity, Industry

Jonnie Hallman’s Cushion App

Behind the app seeking ease the minds of freelancers through income forecasting and scheduling.

Business, Creativity

Building a Creative Business with Emily Cohen

The designer talks going from designer to business consultant and entrepreneur.

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