More Than A Title

On this episode of More Than A Title, Jarrett sits down with marketing powerhouse Jabari Hearn to talk about what it really means to build brands that move cultureand people.

As Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at AKQA, Jabari has been at the center of some of the most impactful brand moments of the last decade. From shaping culture-forward storytelling at Westbrook Media with Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, to launching purpose-driven initiatives like LyftUp at Lyft, Jabaris career is a masterclass in aligning mission, marketing, and impact.

We also get into his time at Google, where he led global marketing for mobile hardware and rolled out iconic campaigns featuring Childish Gambino, as well as his 12-year run at Nike, including work on the landmark Nike x NFL partnership.

Beyond the titles, Jabari opens up about mentorship, representation, and why giving back is non-negotiablethrough initiatives like Monday Night Mentorship and his board service with the Marcus Graham Project. He also reflects on leadership, fatherhood, and staying grounded while operating at the highest levels of business.

This is a real conversation about legacy, purpose, and how to win without losing yourself. More than a titleits the work, the impact, and the people you bring with you.

This episode is personal.
My guest is Michael King, Founder of iPullRank, and this conversation is a real full-circle moment for me.
Before the titles, before the accolades, before the microphonesthis is where I got my start in being a content creator. I was working at iPullRank when I first began podcasting, learning the game, finding my voice, and figuring out what impact could really look like. To sit here now, years later, having this conversation as peers, is something I dont take lightly.
In this episode, we reflect honestly on:
What we were building then and what we were learning in real time
How the industry, the work, and we have evolved since
The sacrifices, pressure, and leadership lessons that dont make it into LinkedIn posts
And most importantly, taking a moment to give each other our flowersout loud, with intention
This isnt about buzzwords or flexing. Its about trust, growth, timing, and recognizing the people who played a real role in your journey. Michael shares his perspective as a founder, a builder, and someone whos helped shape careersincluding mine.
This episode is a reminder that your title may change, but the relationships, lessons, and moments that shape you matter far more

This week on More Than a Title, Im joined by Pamela Robinson and Catrina Dyer-Taylor, co-founders of the 40+ Double Dutch Club. From a plastic clothesline to a global sisterhood, these women turned a simple idea into a movement full of faith, fun, and fitness for women over 40.

Pamela opens up about turning pain into purpose, and Catrina shares how leadership, dedication, and community can uplift and empower women everywhere. If you need a reminder that age doesnt define impactand that joy and purpose are always within reachthis episode is for you.

To Join or support 40+ Double Dutch Club: https://www.40plusdoubledutchclub.org/become-a-member

On this episode of More Than A Title, Im honored to sit down with Adrienne L. Lucas as part of our Black History Month celebration, highlighting successful leaders who are building impact and opening doors for others. Adrienne is a strategist and global connector who operates at the intersection of culture, creativity, and leadership, and her work continues to shape how talent is discovered, developed, and elevated across the industry.

As Head of Strategic Partnerships & DEI at The One Club for Creativity, Adrienne leads flagship conferences and career fairs across New York, Atlanta, Toronto, and Los Angeles, while also designing bespoke programs globally. We talk about what it really takes to build meaningful partnerships with brands like WPP, Delta Air Lines, Capital One, and Este Lauder, and how to stay rooted in purpose while moving at a global level.

With a foundation as an NYU-trained lawyer and thought leadership featured in The New York Times, Ad Age, and ABCs Here and Now, Adrienne brings strategy, clarity, and cultural responsibility to every room she enters. This conversation goes beyond titles and rsums its about leadership, access, and celebrating Black excellence that continues to move our culture forward.

Programs and resources mentioned in the show:

https://waatbp.oneclub.org/

https://oneschoolus.com/

https://onecreatorlab.org/

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On this episode of More Than A Title, Im joined by D.C. Don Juan a true creative architect whose journey is rooted in evolution, not ego. Born in the Bronx, raised in the DMV, and sharpened in Atlanta, Don Juans path shows what happens when you stop chasing moments and start understanding purpose.

We talk about his early days in music and landing a recording deal with Jive Records, the courage it took to pivot from being in front of the camera to controlling the narrative behind it, and how that shift opened doors to documenting some of the most powerful moments in modern music. From helping shape the early visual identity of artists like Latto and Saucy Santana to touring globally with legends like Future, The Fugees, Buju Banton, Lil Baby, and Rod Wave, Don Juan has been present for moments that dont get repeated.

This conversation isnt just about cameras, tours, or access its about reinvention, trust, discipline, and the responsibility that comes with preserving culture. D.C. Don Juan is living proof that when you commit to growth and vision, the title will always be secondary to the legacy.

On this episode of More Than A Title, host Jarrett sits down with creative legend Lewis Williams to break down one of the biggest cultural moments of the yearthe Super Bowl. From the game itself to the ads that moved the needle, we unpack what worked, what missed, and why creativity at this level is about more than budgets and buzzwords. Lewis brings decades of experience shaping iconic brands to the conversation, offering a behind-the-scenes lens on how storytelling, emotion, and strategy collide on the worlds biggest stage.

We also dive deeper into culture, representation, and authenticityusing moments like Bad Bunnys Super Bowl presence as a case study in why creativity should reflect the world as it actually is, not just whats comfortable. This episode is about embracing evolution, understanding the responsibility that comes with influence, and why the most powerful creative work doesnt ask for permissionit creates impact. If you care about culture, branding, and where creativity is headed next, this is one you dont want to miss.

Todays episode of More Than A Title is special.

This is our Family Appreciation Show, and its all about showing love to the people who truly make MTAT what it is the community. Im welcoming members of the MTAT family onto the show to share their stories, their journeys, and the moments that shaped who they are beyond the titles they carry.

These are real conversations with real people. No filters. No pretenses. Just purpose, growth, lessons learned, and the power of community.

MTAT has always been bigger than a podcast its a family and this episode is a reflection of that. If youve ever supported, tuned in, shared an episode, or felt connected to this platform in any way, and have something to share pull up tonight!

On this episode of More Than A Title, I sit down with Derrick Chevaliera nationally recognized negotiation expert, author, mediator, and consultant whos spent over 25 years mastering the art of leverage, strategy, and decision-making.

Derrick isnt just teaching theory. Hes been in the roomhandling high-stakes negotiations across business, real estate, leadership, mediation, and even hostage negotiation. As the creator of the CNSUF negotiation framework and Executive Vice President of Harrison-Chevalier, hes helped leaders around the world negotiate with clarity, confidence, and control.

This conversation is about more than titles, degrees, or credentials. Its about knowing your value, understanding the psychology of the room, and walking into every conversation prepared to winwithout compromising who you are. If negotiation is part of your life or business (and it is), this episode will change how you move.

In this episode of More Than A Title, hosts Jarrett sit down with Simon Severinointernational business strategist, bestselling author, and founder of Strategy Sprintsto break down what it really takes to scale a business the right way.

Simon shares how top founders create clarity, focus on what actually moves revenue, and build systems that allow them to grow faster while working less. We talk about why most businesses dont fail from lack of talent, but from lack of focusand how simplifying your strategy can unlock sustainable growth.

If youre a founder, executive, or creative trying to build something meaningful without burning out, this conversation will challenge how you think about growth, discipline, and success beyond the title.

On this episode of More Than A Title, host Jarrett sits down with PD The King Architect Samuels, Executive Director and public face of the Boyz 2 Men Foundation, for a powerful conversation about purpose, identity, and intentional manhood.

After surviving a traumatic brain injury at just three years old, PDs life was forged through adversityand guided by faith. Today, he dedicates his work to mentoring young men, helping them develop emotional intelligence, leadership, and a strong sense of self in a world that often fails to teach them how.

This conversation goes deeper than job titles and accolades. Its about what it really means to build a legacy, why manhood doesnt happen by accident, and how resilience is formed long before success is visible.

Because kings arent borntheyre built.