The Creative Ladder

🏷️ Tag a company or business leader below who you think should know more about The Creative Ladder's work in providing resources & opportunities for the next generation of creative leaders! ⬇️ We'll give them more information on our mission and corporate sponsorship opportunities, which enable us to provide more free career resources to our community. 💛 . . . #CreativeLadder #CorporateGiving #GiveBack Dionna Dorsey Lisa A. B. Abnia Loriston #GivingSeason #EOYBudget #EOYGiving #AnnualGiving #AnnualGift #CreativeCareers #CareerResources #CreativeLeaders

Now, more than ever, we need to lean on our communities. 💛 If you've found a home in our Creative Ladder community, please consider sharing your experience with your LinkedIn audience this holiday season. 🪜 . . . #GivingSeason #EOYGiving #AnnualGiving #CorporateGiving #CreativeCareers #CreativeLadder Dionna Dorsey #GivingBack

Sharing the love from our friends north of the border 🇨🇦 Thank you Jonelle (Francois) Ricketts!

We know you're tired of Giving Tuesday messages. Which is why we're not asking you to donate to The Creative Ladder today. Instead, we're asking our community to share your experiences with The Creative Ladder with your supervisors, leaders, and teammates. This year, we provided free or low-cost opportunities to 2,062 creatives across the US – an achievement made possible with the financial support of our corporate sponsors and partnerships. Help us foster the next generation of creatives in advertising and marketing by making your company's leaders aware of our efforts. Share this post directly with your network or use our pre-drafted email and social post templates to share The Creative Ladder with your corporate giving team: https://lnkd.in/d5bF7_BM Already part of the corporate giving team at your organization? Get in touch with our sponsorship team to discuss opportunities today by emailing [email protected]. . . . #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2024 #GivingTuesday24 Dionna Dorsey Ryan Reynolds Lisa A. B. Abnia Loriston #GivingSeason #EOYGiving #AnnualGiving #CorporateSponsorship #CorporateGiving #CreativeLadder

Don't forget to register for this week's Self-Leadership & Well-Being Virtual Workshop: Navigating the Storm: Maintaining Integrity and Self-Care in Times of Conflict.   We will explore strategies for sustaining personal well-being, work ethic, and relationships––among other things--during challenging times.     Reserve your spot for this Wednesday, December 4th at 12:30 pm EST, To hear from insightful author, storyteller, creative and coach, Brit Barron.   This 75-minute session will also begin with a grounding exercise led by Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher, Kessonga Giscombe, MS, MSW.   Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to navigate life’s storms with integrity, purpose and self-care. 

On Friday, November 1, The Creative Ladder gathered at the beautiful Signia by Hilton Atlanta, sponsored by 160over90, to connect, inspire, and elevate the next generation of creative leaders. Our Atlanta Summit brought together alumni and new community members from underrepresented backgrounds to: ✨ Expand networks ✨ Gain insights on intergenerational communication from industry leaders ✨ Reimagine their career trajectories From impactful workshops to inspiring panels featuring speakers like Donye Taylor, Bobby Moore III Moore of Obsidianworks, Alexandra (Alex) McInnis of Murder Hornet, Janis Middleton of Guided By Good, and Kennedy-rue McCullough of REVOLT, the energy in the room was unmatched! 💡 Key Takeaway: Effective managers recognize that each generation has unique communication preferences. Tailoring your approach—by using the right channels and aligning with preferred methods—ensures clear, impactful, and inclusive communication across diverse teams. A huge thank you 160Over90, Hilton and MurderHornet, our incredible speakers, and all the rising leaders who made the event such a success. Let’s keep climbing the creative ladder—together. 🎥 Watch the reel to relive the magic! #CreativeLadder #ATLSummit #CreativeCareers #LeadershipDevelopment #DiversityAndInclusion #Hilton #160Over90 #ATLCreatives

Over the past three months, these 8 incredible individuals have dedicated themselves to an intense and condensed journey of growth, self-discovery, and leadership development. We all know how challenging it can be to navigate new experiences, step out of comfort zones, and tackle big goals in such a short time. Yet, this group rose to the occasion with resilience, adaptability, and the kind of self-advocacy that defines true leaders. Leadership isn’t just about reaching the finish line—it’s about how you advocate for yourself, pivot in the face of challenges, and continue pushing forward when the path gets tough. This cohort embodies all of these qualities, and their growth over the past three months has been nothing short of inspiring. Congratulations Alexandra Mendelson-Tennant, Amera Lulu, Kirby Darland, Vicky Inoue, Jefferson Beard, Brooke B. Williams, Caro Hernandez and Stephanie Benjamin! We are so proud of what you’ve accomplished and excited to see how you’ll take the lessons learned here and make an impact in the creative world. Keep climbing!

To My Creative Ladder Community: As we navigate the results of this election, I want to take a moment to remind each of you to care for yourselves and each other. This time can bring out a range of emotions—some of which are heavy and hard to carry alone. Remember, you are not alone in this; we’re here for you. Lean on this community, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need support. No matter what we saw from the candidates or who emerged victorious, let’s hold on to what truly matters: our own character, kindness, and integrity. Our goodness, resilience, and commitment to creating a positive impact in this world are constants that no election outcome can ever diminish. As creatives, we are powerful artists and storytellers. When ready, let’s channel that power to share our collective story—a story rooted in empathy, resilience, innovation and positive change. This is a moment to remind ourselves of the impact we can have through our voices and our creativity. This moment is a clear reminder of why The Creative Ladder exists: to inspire you, to help you build community and lead with integrity, and to provide the support you need on your professional climb. We stand firm in our values and commitment to you. We will not compromise on our values, our integrity, or our charge to support you on your journey. Your growth and impact mean the world to us, and we’re honored to walk alongside you. We are deeply grateful to our supporters who believe in the promise of empowering creatives from diverse backgrounds to explore, flourish, and rise up the ranks in advertising and marketing, and we are incredibly thankful to have your support in continuing our mission forward. Take the time you need to process, reflect, and recharge. You are each valued, and your well-being is our priority. Let’s continue building a future rooted in inclusion, creativity, and resilience—together. With all my support and admiration, Dionna

A message from our CEO.

One extra moment of gratitude to 160over90 for helping make #CreativeLadderATL a success and enabling us to connect Atlanta's emerging creatives with some of the best in the industry. We're endlessly thankful for the team's support and a special shoutout to Senior Director of Impact and Inclusion Tyler Bell for helping us kick off the day in our opening session! 💛