The God Particle

This one’s not for the faint of heart. Executive Creative Director Aubrey Walker and BBDO’s Global President & CEO Nancy Reyes pull no punches in this electric convo about creative ambition, cultural authenticity, and the kind of career grit that turns underestimation into domination.

Aubrey takes us on a journey—from account management-heavy shops to the creative powerhouses like Carol H. Williams Advertising and beyond—where each move wasn’t just a flex, it was a test. Can I slay here? Bet. And once he does? On to the next challenge. It’s less about proving people wrong and more about proving to yourself that you’re always that GOAT.

Nancy chimes in with the big-picture lens—how leadership needs to evolve, how we create space for real voices, and what it means to lead at the highest level without compromising who you are.

Together they drop gems on:

• Why creative excellence is a battlefield
• How doubt becomes rocket fuel
• The power of showing up when the world doesn’t expect you to
• And yes, what it feels like to say: “Look at me now, asshole.”

This episode is all smoke, no mirrors. Just the raw truth about rising, thriving, and never letting anyone put a ceiling on your magic.

#StayGOATed #CreativeLeadership #LookAtMeNow #PodcastHeat #PutneyPresents

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When Fawn Weaver stumbled upon a footnote in Jack Daniel’s history, she uncovered a buried legacy—and lit a fire under the whiskey industry. In this episode of The God Particle, host Elena Robinson sits down with the unstoppable Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest to unpack the real story of Nearest Green, the formerly uncredited Black man who taught Jack Daniel how to distill. Fawn’s mission to honor his legacy didn’t just rewrite history—it sparked the fastest-growing, most awarded premium whiskey brand in America. Tune in for truth-telling, brand-building, and a masterclass in turning purpose into profit. #Uncle Nearest

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This week, host Aubrey Walker sits down with the award-winning, Carol Henny Williams, founder of the renowned Carol H. Williams Agency.   Hear Carol talk about how she built her legacy  in the Chicago ad business by coming up through the ranks in the '70's. How she fought racism and sexism to become Ad Woman of the Year in 1989 as well as  being inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame in 2017.

The love and respect are audible as Aubrey asks Carol a burning question that makes it all the way real.

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This week, Aubrey sits down with his blood brother, illustrator and designer, Charly Lee Palmer Jr., who has been the creator of many prestigious projects such as the NBA 2K22 cover art and John Legend’s new album cover for his “Bigger Love” album. Charly discusses his early years growing up in Milwaukee, his affinity for the south, and his disruptive move to Chicago and the most important lesson he learned in art school.

Charly digs deep to talk about the meaning of art, his evolving artistic style and his new project with the L.A. Lakers. 

This episode of the God Particle is a peek behind the curtain of black brotherhood and art. Stay tuned.

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This week, host Aubrey Walker sits down with the award-winning, Carol Henny Williams, founder of the renowned Carol H. Williams Agency.   Hear Carol talk about how she built her legacy  in the Chicago ad business by coming up through the ranks in the '70's. How she fought racism and sexism to become Ad Woman of the Year in 1989 as well as  being inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame in 2017.
 
The love and respect are audible as Aubrey asks Carol a burning question that makes it all the way real.
 
Stuck in your creative place?  Carol will tell you how to get inspired and stay on track. Get ready to level up with The God Particle.

The God Particle podcast is a Putney Production Number @2022 Putney.

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