Latest Episode

Imani Ellis and host, Carl Desir, sit down to chat about what it was like starting The Creative Collective NYC (https://www.theccnyc.com/), CultureCon (https://www.theccnyc.com/culturecon) and how the other Imani is enjoying time on a farm.
Guests: Imani Ellis, Founder, Culturecon & The Creative Collective NYC
​Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Episode 10: Do it for real: A conversation with Ed Frankel 

Ed Frankel and host, Carl Desir, sit down to chat about the MAIP application process from the agency side. Ed gives advice from the point of a MAIP application reviewer, applicant interviewer, and leader of a team who selects fellows.

Guests: Ed Frankel, SVP, Director of Talent Acquisition
​Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Episode 9: The Stuff that sticks to your ribs: A conversation with Troy Harris II (2012) 

MAIP Alumni Troy Harris II talks with host, Carl Desir, about his MAIP experience, his career path since winning The Clarence LeRoy​ Holte MAIP Fellow of the year award in 2012 and his passion project, Grits and Gospel (https://gritsandgospel.com/).

Guests: Troy Harris II '12
​Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Episode 8: The summer we needed: Reflections on MAIP 2020 with the MAIPers of the year award winners

Recent MAIP graduates and MAIPERs of the Year winners, Charlai Cooper and Aubrei Hayes, sit down with host Carl Desir to talk about their 2020 MAIP VEP experience. 

Guests: Charlai Cooper '20, Aubrei Hayes '20
​Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Episode 7: Where do we find diverse talent? We have the answer.

The founders of Women Who Create and creativewomenofcolor.com, (Shaunah Margaret '12 & Ash Ramirez '16) and diversecreatives.com (Walter Geer III & Ron Lewis '05) join host Carl Desir to discuss what's happening with each of the organizations and the impact the founders want to have on the industry.

Guests: Walter Geer III, Ron Lewis '05, Shaunah Margaret '12, Ash Ramirez '16
​Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Episode 6: What's love got to do with it: A conversation with two alumni about what makes MAIP so special to them

MAIP Alumni Marc Strachan '81 and Marc Williams '81, join host Carl Desir for a candid conversation about their experiences in MAIP, the indutry and today's world. Recorded on 5/14 the conversation predates many of the events that have taken place in the past few months.

Guests: Marc Strachan '81 and Marc Williams '81​
​Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Episode 5: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Where do we go from here?

Continuing the conversation from the MAIP Summit, Daisy Auger-Dominguez, Jazz Chung, Xavier Jernigan and Tiffany R. Warren pick up right where they left off discussing the role of diversity, equity and inclusion play in our current reality. 

Guests: Jezz Chung, Xavier Jernigan, Tiffany R. Warren and Daisy Auger- Dominguez
​Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Episode 4: Women of Color Entrepreneurs: The Unknown Road Ahead

Continuing the conversation from the MAIP Summit, Netta Dobbins, Mara Lecocq, Sharon Lee Thony and Yai Vargas are reunited to discuss how women of color entrepreneurs are being impacted by our current reality.

Guests: Mara Lecocq, Sharon Lee Thony, Yai Vargas, Netta Dobbins
​Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Episode 3: Mental Health for Men of Color: How do we survive?

Continuing the conversation from the MAIP Summit, Cavel Khan, Jason Rosario and Ashok Sinha join Carl Desir to discuss the constant mental health challenges men of color face in our current reality.  

Guests: Jason Rosario, Cavel Khan and Ashok Sinha
​Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

Episode 2: STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE: A CONVERSATION WITH THE 4A'S FOUNDATION

Take a look behind the curtain as host, Carl Desir, is joined by Reema Elghossain (Vice President, 4A's Foundation - Talent, Equity & Inclusion) and Simon Fenwick (Executive Vice President, 4A's - Talent, Equity & Inclusion) to discuss what’s happening at 4A's Foundation in 2020 and beyond. 

​Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10
Guests: Simon Fenwick and Reema Elghossain

Episode 1: Return of the MAC

MAIP Alumni Council Co-Chairs, Kemy Acacia '09 and Sharon Lee Thony '00, join host Carl Desir to discuss what the MAIP Alumni Association is up to in 2020, their own MAIP experience and advice for the MAIP 2020 Fellows.

​Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10
Guests: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Sharon Lee Thony ‘00

Left Unsaid Trailer

Left Unsaid is a podcast where we speak the truth, highlight the effort and champion the movement MAIP alumni and people of color have made and are making in the industry. Created by MAIP Alumni and the 4A’s Foundation,  each episode explores our struggles, our wins, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way. 
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Starting June 1st join us every two weeks as we champion the people and places who are putting in the work to make a positive change in our worlds. ​

Special thanks to the MAC, 4A’s Foundation Team, 4A’s Marketing Team