Summary

In this episode of the Change Podcast, Jeffrey L. Bowman engages with Patrick L. Riley, a seasoned producer and content creator, to discuss the journey of creating The Cross-Cultural Report Roundtable, host Soledad O’Brien.  The conversation delves into the pre-production and production phases, the making of the roundtable and how it set the foundation for the book.  In this conversation, they explore the intricacies of storytelling, the urgency in writing, and the impact of the new majority in various industries.

They discuss the evolution of corporate America, the challenges and changes in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices, and the importance of post-production in storytelling. The dialogue emphasizes optimism for the future marketplace and the need for modernizing diversity and inclusion practices to reflect the changing demographics and cultural landscape.

Key Words

Change Podcast, Patrick L. Riley, Reframe the Marketplace, multicultural marketing, production insights, media production, diversity in media, creative process, content creation, industry insights, storytelling, urgency, new majority, corporate change, DEI, post-production, marketplace, diversity, inclusion, optimism.

Takeaways

• Patrick L. Riley reflects on his impactful career in media.
• The importance of documenting cultural narratives is emphasized.
• Diversity in talent selection enhances the richness of conversations.
• Pre-production planning is crucial for successful execution.
• Effective communication of vision is key in production.
• Building trust among team members leads to better collaboration.
• The production day requires meticulous logistics and planning.
• A well-prepared script makes for a smoother production process.
• Relationships in the industry can facilitate better outcomes.
• The final product reflects the hard work and dedication of the team. The writing process is crucial and should be approached with urgency.
• Storytelling must resonate with the audience to be effective.
• The concept of the 'new majority' is reshaping industries.
• Change in corporate America is influenced by DEI initiatives.
• Post-production is essential for refining storytelling.
• Optimism is necessary for navigating the future marketplace.
• Diversity and inclusion practices need modernization.
• Understanding the value of diverse demographics is key.
• The impact of storytelling can be long-lasting and significant.
• Collaboration and partnership are vital for progress.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to the Change Podcast and Patrick L. Riley

01:58 - Patrick L. Riley's Background and Career Journey

06:01 - The Making of Reframe the Marketplace

11:52 - Pre-Production Insights and Challenges

18:00 - Production Day Experience and Logistics

25:41 - The Art of Writing and Urgency in Storytelling

29:04 - The New Majority and Its Impact

31:20 - Change in Corporate America and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

35:16 - Post-Production Insights and Challenges

40:52 - Optimism for the Future of the Marketplace

44:04 - Modernizing Diversity and Inclusion Practices

Connect with Patrick Riley:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-riley-8ab25b60/  
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrick.riley/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrick.l.riley

Connect with Jeffrey L. Bowman:

• Website: https://jeffreylbowman.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreybowman/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffreylbowman/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.bowman 

Connect with Reframe:

• Website: https://getreframe.com/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getreframe/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getreframe
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getreframe/