Stories, Success & Stuff Episode 35: Hustle & Heritage [Video]

Join Kristelle Siarza Moon and Jace Downey for an insightful journey with Mike Utaegbulam, founder of Black Digital, as we delve into the nexus of digital marketing and diversity. Discover how representation fuels aspirations and learn how injecting empathy into strategies can drive success. From the origins of Black Digital as a side hustle to its evolution into a powerhouse agency, Mike’s candid insights offer valuable lessons for us all. 

Explore the key role of leadership in team growth and the challenges faced by minority-owned businesses in today’s landscape. We celebrate cultural diversity while diving into both professional and personal experiences, including Mike’s unexpected journey into bodybuilding!

Tune in for an engaging discussion that’s not just about business but also about embracing inclusivity in every aspect of life.

Mike Utaegbulam
Founder & Creative Director, Black Digital

Mike Utaegbulam founded Black Digital in 2018 to address the widespread need for mission-based organizations to craft tailored digital marketing that optimally inspires their key audiences to act. He has consulted on digital marketing strategies and solutions for some of the reputed organizations in the country. His wealth of insights from 16 years of leading nonprofit and higher-education institutions have made Black Digital a thriving, change-making organization.
Learn more: https://blackdigitalgroup.com 
@BlackDigitalGroup

A Siarza Production
Hosted by Kristelle Siarza Moon and Jace Downey
Executive Producer: Kristelle Siarza Moon
Producer: Jace Downey
Videographer/Editor: Justin Otsuka
Thumbnail Designs: Quinn Hills

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About Stories, Success & Stuff:
Are you feeling stuck in your career, relationships, or life in general? Join Siarza CEO Kristelle Siarza and adversity alchemist Jace Downey as they explore the bullshit of success and excitement of failure. They’ll dive into stories from their own lives to provide a glimmer of hope and a reminder that whatever you’re experiencing, you are not alone. Through funny anecdotes and compelling conversations, they’ll show you that you have the power to create your own destiny. Tune in and learn how you can explore and shift the paths of life that lead to true fulfillment. This is an inspiring podcast about shifting paths, stumbling to success and creating a life you can fall in love with. So grab a cup of your favorite brew, put on your comfiest clothes, and prepare for untamed stories of success and stuff!