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.

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