Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we are excited to have another special Gen X Amplified LIVE conversation that's all about generations! That's because I am  joined by Marcie Merriman, who is the Americas Cultural Insights & Consumer Strategy Leader at EY (Ernest & Young). And will be discussing not only her professional journey as a Gen X leader, speaker, and strategist for one of the largest professional services in world, but also the impact of Gen Z in both today's workplace and in the future of work. Marcie Merriman is EY Americas Cultural Insights & Customer Strategy Leader. She is an internationally recognized leader in cultural anthropology and brand strategy, having her work frequently featured in news publications. For over 25 years she has been working with teams to anticipate disruption and propel growth through human-centric strategies. She leads practices focused on helping organizations understand the nuances of human behaviors and the organizational implications that can be addressed through improved experiences, including the deployment of digital technologies. Prior to joining EY, Marcie was an executive at a global fashion retail company and a successful business leader and entrepreneur. Marcie earned an MBA from Case Western Weatherhead School of Management and a bachelor’s degree in Social Science, International Studies, Anthropology & Sociology from Michigan State University. (Above bio courtesy of EY.com) Resources mentioned in this episode: * Marcie on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciemerriman/] * EY.com [https://www.ey.com/en_us] * Gen Z Segmentation Study [https://www.ey.com/en_us/advisory/how-contradictions-define-generation-z] Marci's Personal Theme Song * “Right Here, Right Now”, by Jesus Jones [https://youtu.be/MznHdJReoeo] Thank you for watching and listening!

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we are having another special conversation with speaker, author, champion for women, and the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer ofEbony & Jet Magazine, Michele T. Ghee. And we will be chatting about the power of nurturing strong relationships, and also how to be resilient during difficult and uncertain times. Such as the current coronavirus pandemic that all of us are going through right now. Michele T. Ghee is a strategic force inside and outside the bounds of corporate america, having managed more than a billion dollars in revenue for some of the world’s largest media companies including: CNN, A&E, The History Channel, The Weather Channel, and BET Networks/BET Her. Michele now currently serves as the new Chief Executive Officer of the legacy brandsEbonyandJet.Both are iconic and legacy brands founded by John H. Johnson, that celebrate the life of Black America. Michele is also the author ofStratechic: Life and Career Winning Strategies for Women,Stratechic 2.0: Her Plan. Her Power. Her Purpose,and SUCCESS On Your Terms. Michele has received a host of honors including the ADCOLOR Change Agent Award, American Advertising Federation Mosaic Role Model of the Year Award, She Runs It Working Mother of the Year Award Class of 2018, and most recently, a Multichannel News 2019 Wonder Woman. Over her 20-year career, Michele’s passion for excellence has allowed her to master the following critical skills: leadership, diversity and inclusion, strategy, transformation (personal and professional), revenue generation, teamwork, work-life balance, and relationship building. And she has spent the last several years speaking across the country and sharing her knowledge with vast audiences. She is also the proud wife to Tony and blessed mom of Taylor and Jordan. Resources mentioned in this episode: * Michele’s Website [http://michelethorntonghee.com/] * Stratechic Alliance [http://stratechicalliance.com/] * Michele on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-t-ghee-4258635/] * Michele on Twitter [https://twitter.com/stratechic] * Michele on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stratechic/] * Stratechic 2.0: Her Plan. Her Power. Her Purpose [https://www.amazon.com/Stratechic-2-0-Plan-Power-Purpose/dp/0989916480] * Success: On Your Own Terms [https://www.amazon.com/Success-Terms-Michele-Thornton-Ghee/dp/1948145294] Michele’s Personal Theme Song * “Blessings on Blessings”, by Anthony Brown & group therAPy [https://youtu.be/OwNzTSLE-4Q] Thank you for watching and listening!

On this very special episode of Gen X Amplified, we are featuring the video and audio from our premiere livestream event- Building Generational Bridges Through Crisis: A Candid Conversation about the Impact of COVID:19 on all generations, particularly Gen X. And for this special conversation, Adrion is joined by two friends and phenomenal thought leaders and Gen X Amplified former guests:Lindsey Pollak [http://genxamplified.com/055-lindsey-pollak-on-succeeding-in-todays-multigenerational-workplace/], multigenerational work expert, NYT bestselling author, speaker, and Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2020, andTara Jaye Frank [http://genxamplified.com/tara-jaye-frank-on-building-bridges-and-creating-a-movement/], speaker, consultant, Founder at MORE THAN: A Movement, and former Hallmark Cards, Inc. executive. Currently, we’re going through one of the most unprecedented and challenging experiences in our lifetime. The coronavirus, specifically COVID-19, has shaken all of us. from every age, and every generation – both personally and professionally. Especially for many of us that are in that “middle” such as Gen X, are sandwiched, and building bridges between the older and younger generations… both whom we care deeply for. And we have a great conversation about it! Remember, as all generations, we can definitely get through these challenging times. As long as we learn together, grow together, and build together. Resources mentioned in this episode: * Jon Fort of CNBC on Gen X Amplified [http://genxamplified.com/060-jon-fortt-on-cnbc-empathy-and-building-bridges-as-a-generation/] * Tara Jaye Frank’s Interview on Gen X Amplified [http://genxamplified.com/tara-jaye-frank-on-building-bridges-and-creating-a-movement/] * Tara Jaye Frank’s Website [https://tarajayefrank.com/] * Tara on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarajayefrank/] * Lindsey Pollak on Gen X Amplified [http://genxamplified.com/055-lindsey-pollak-on-succeeding-in-todays-multigenerational-workplace/] * Lindsey Pollak’s Website [https://www.lindseypollak.com/] * Lindsey on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseypollak/] Tara Jaye Frank’s COVID-19 Theme Song * “Venus” by Bananarama [https://youtu.be/tNlNxX36oug] Lindsey Pollak’s COVID-19 Theme Song * “Once in a Lifetime” by Talking Heads [https://youtu.be/5IsSpAOD6K8] Thank you for watching and listening!

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion Porter is joined by Jon Fortt, who is the co-anchor of Squawk Alley on CNBC, and the host of the Fort Knoxx podcast. And they discuss not only Jon's professional journey as a business journalist and anchor, but also his thoughts on the current COVID-19 pandemic and its significant impact on people of all ages. Adrion and Jon also spend time unpacking how Gen Xers are uniquely positioned to be very effective and powerful leaders that can build bridges across all generations - especially during challenging times such as these. Jon Fortt is co-anchor of CNBC’s “Squawk Alley [http://www.cnbc.com/squawk-alley/]” (M-F, 11AM-12PM ET) broadcast live from the New York Stock Exchange. Previously, he was an on-air editor based at CNBC’s global headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. Fortt joined CNBC as technology correspondent in July 2010, working from CNBC’s Silicon Valley bureau where he covered the companies, start-ups and trends that are driving innovation in the industry. He also contributes toCNBC.com [http://cnbc.com/]. He came to CNBC from Fortune magazine, where as a senior writer he covered both large technology companies— such asCisco [https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/?symbol=CSCO],Hewlett-Packard [https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/?symbol=H], andMicrosoft [https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/?symbol=MSFT]—and trends, including cloud computing and the smartphone revolution. Before joining Fortune in 2007, Fortt was a senior editor at Business 2.0magazine where he produced the “What Works” section. From 1999 to 2006, Fortt wrote and edited at the San Jose Mercury News, Silicon Valley’s hometown newspaper. There he contributed to several efforts that won awards from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers. As a personal technology writer, his coverage duties included Apple, Palm and Adobe. He also served in roles outside the business department, covering education, editing local news and developing technology strategy. As the newspaper’s senior Web editor, he helped develop a blog and podcast network, managed the creation of multimedia projects and served on the board of the Associated Press Managing Editors. Fortt graduated from DePauw University as a Media Fellow, with a B.A. in English. (Above Jon Fortt bio courtesy of cnbc.com) Resources mentioned in this episode: * Squawk Alley on CNBC [https://www.cnbc.com/squawk-alley/] * Jon Fortt on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonfortt/] * Jon Fortt on Twitter [https://twitter.com/jonfortt] * Fort Knoxx Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fortt-knox/id1175932584?mt=2] * Jon’s Recent Interview with Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella [https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/24/satya-nadella-hardware-supply-chain-coming-back-for-xbox-surface.html] Jon's Personal Theme Songs * “Power Trip”, by Lecrae [https://youtu.be/tNlNxX36oug] * “Duck Down!” by The Roots [https://youtu.be/FNPlMz8jmsc] * “High Hopes” by Panic! At The Disco [https://youtu.be/IPXIgEAGe4U] Thank you for listening!

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we have a conversation with advertising veteran, digital expert, thought leader, and awesome Gen-Xer... the one and only Ian Schafer, who joins Adrion to discuss and unpack his latest venture, Kindred, and its inaugural event Kindred 2020, which will be held on September 14-17 in San Diego. Kindred [https://kindred.live/], is an events-based startup that focuses on bringing together brands, nonprofits, and cultural leaders to accelerate sustainable, purpose-led business transformation. Ian Schafer has been named a "Media Maven" by Advertising Age, one of Campaign Magazine's "40 over 40",  and the "Best CEO on Social Media" by the Shorty Awards. He has been at the forefront of media, content, advertising and marketing since 1997 - including being the founder, CEO, and Global Chairman of the influential advertising agency Deep Focus - which had been the winner of numerous accolades including Cannes Lions, Webby, and Emmy Awards.   However, Ian recently mad a major career pivot ,and is now focused on harnessing the collective power of culture to make positive impact in the world through his new venture as the co-founder and CEO of Kindred.   During this episode Ian talks about not only his professional journey as an entrepreneur, but also why his passion for making social change led him to launch Kindred. And why it's critical for businesses to join other companies, communities and cultural leaders, to embrace a purpose-led approach to accelerate solving the world's problems.   Resources mentioned in this episode: * Kindred.live [https://kindred.live/] * Kindred on Twitter [https://twitter.com/Kindred] * Ian on Twitter [https://twitter.com/ischafer] * Ian on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianschafer/] * Ian on Twitter [https://twitter.com/ischafer] * Comic Relief USA [https://comicrelief.org/] Ian's Personal Theme Song * “Easy", by The Commodores [https://youtu.be/aCsZ3_db_Fk] Thank you for listening!