Ep 254 – From Intern to Leading a Company in Less than a Year with BIPOC Co-Founder of The Elephant Room
From Intern to Leading a Company in Less than a Year with BIPOC Co-Founder of The Elephant Room & Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, Shannie Mears
They say you need a special kind of fire inside to make it as a founder. But what keeps that flame burning? For this week’s guest, the fuel to her fire is good old-fashioned self-empowerment. With an unwavering commitment to giving her all, Shannie Mears attributes her success to staying true to herself and fully embracing her growth and evolution with pride — and her spark isn’t going out any time soon.
In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Shannie Mears, Head of Talent and Co-Founder of The Elephant Room to talk about accepting yourself as you are, how to practice self-awareness and stop self-judgment, and recognizing the power of your own voice.
Shannie Mears:
Have you ever thought about the immense power your voice holds? This week’s guest is a big believer in your voice having the potential to inspire, influence, and connect with others on a profound level. She believes when you speak your truths, share your insights, and express your ideas, you shape perspectives and ignite change for the better.
With that in mind, Shannie Mears decided to harness the power of her own voice and co-found The Elephant Room, an inclusive ad agency prioritizing diversity, cultural awareness and building inclusive brands. This Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister is using her voice as a tool of empowerment to break barriers and create meaningful change, whilst reminding us that every voice has the power to shape the world.
In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Shannie Mears, Head of Talent and Co-Founder of The Elephant Room to talk about accepting yourself as you are, how to practice self-awareness and stop self-judgment, and recognizing the power of your own voice.
Street Cred:
Shannie Mears is the Co-Founder of The Elephant Room, an inclusive ad agency prioritizing diversity and cultural awareness, working with brands like Barclays, Samsung, and PUMA. She was chosen to sit on the Race Disparity Audit at 10 Downing Street and curated her own events platform called Girls, Let’s Talk which is about encouraging young women to connect and build.
