HER Agency is a powerful new podcast created for Black women in advertising who are ready to take charge of their careers and personal lives. Each episode delves into the unique challenges and triumphs of navigating the ad industry as a Black woman, with raw and real conversations on topics that matter most—building resilience, setting boundaries, being strategic, and going after exactly what you want. The audience will learn how to network for success, speak their truth unapologetically, and protect their mental health in an industry that often overlooks us. Hosted by Brandi Rand and special guests who have lived these experiences, HER Agency is a safe space where your voice is heard, your story is valued, and your power is amplified.
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HER Agency is a powerful new podcast created for Black women in advertising who are ready to take charge of their careers and personal lives. Each episode delves into the unique challenges and triumphs of navigating the ad industry as a Black woman, with raw and real conversations on topics that matter most—building resilience, setting boundaries, being strategic, and going after exactly what you want. The audience will learn how to network for success, speak their truth unapologetically, and protect their mental health in an industry that often overlooks us. Hosted by Brandi Rand and special guests who have lived these experiences, HER Agency is a safe space where your voice is heard, your story is valued, and your power is amplified.
9: Why Black Women Are Tired. And What Needs to Change
HER Agency
11 minutes
8 months ago
9: Why Black Women Are Tired. And What Needs to Change
In this episode of Her Agency, Brandi breaks down why community isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential for Black women navigating corporate spaces, especially in industries like advertising that weren’t built to serve them.
She shares her journey from feeling isolated to leading Onyx, a business resource group designed to support and empower Black talent. Brandi gets real about the emotional toll of being “the only one,” the pressure to perform twice as hard, and why no one should have to carry it all alone.
If you’ve ever felt unseen at work—or wondered what’s missing in your career—it might be community. This conversation is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to do it alone.
KEY POINTS
- The lack of community for black women in advertising
- The value of community in corporate settings
- The importance of having a safe space in the industry
- Representation matters: Black women in leadership roles
- The role of community in career advancement
- Reasons why most people of color leave advertising
QUOTABLES
"When you find the right community that allows you to feel validated and feel seen, you thrive." – Brandi Rand
"Community is key. When you think about what you need to be able to do, to call in favors or have your name spoken in rooms that you're not in, that's what community looks like. When we talk about having a mentor or a sponsor, somebody who can truly go to bat and advocate for you." – Brandi Rand
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HER Agency
HER Agency is a powerful new podcast created for Black women in advertising who are ready to take charge of their careers and personal lives. Each episode delves into the unique challenges and triumphs of navigating the ad industry as a Black woman, with raw and real conversations on topics that matter most—building resilience, setting boundaries, being strategic, and going after exactly what you want. The audience will learn how to network for success, speak their truth unapologetically, and protect their mental health in an industry that often overlooks us. Hosted by Brandi Rand and special guests who have lived these experiences, HER Agency is a safe space where your voice is heard, your story is valued, and your power is amplified.
