Created for the MAIP Community, by the MAIP Community, Left Unsaid is a podcast where we speak our truth, celebrate our talents, tell our stories and explore what matter most to us. It’s time to leave everything on the table and make sure nothing is left unsaid.

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. 

As host of Left Unsaid, Carl Desir, aims to fully unleash the creative power of the MAIP Community. Blending his experience as a strategist , coach, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion professional and human being, he connects with guests to explore the vast experience, stories and perceptions living with in the MAIP Community. 

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. ​

Latest Episode

Vann Graves (1994) takes us on his journey from advertising, to the army, back to advertising before landing in higher education. He and host, Carl Desir, reflect on how the culmination of his experiences prepared him for his role ushering in the future of creative industries as the Executive Directer of the Brandcenter.

Guests: Vann Graves '94
​Host: Carl Desir
Producers: Kemy Acacia ‘09, Carl Desir, Reema Elghossain
Editor: Tai Koga ‘15
VO: Moises Escobar ‘17
Music: Alex Santiago ‘10

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