The Power of Collaboration and Storytelling with Michael Clogs

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Bleav + Anika Jackson

Management, Entrepreneur, Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Marketing, Marketing Trends, Business Trends, Ai, Women-owned, Business, Sales Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Sales, Social Media, Branding, Podcast, Communications

5.0 • 132 Ratings

🗓️ 11 May 2023

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

In a time when mixed-race individuals faced significant prejudice, Michael Clogs never gave up on his dreams. Through determination, resilience, and adaptability, he forged a career path from chemical engineer to co-founder of a successful media company. But this inspiring story took an unexpected twist, revealing the power of the human spirit in the face of adversity. What started as a seemingly insurmountable obstacle, ultimately became his path to success.In this episode, you will be able to:Conquer life's challenges through career pivots and the art of adaptability.Unlock the potential of storytelling in effective marketing and moving documentary films.Elevate your speaking and interview abilities with media training tips and guidelines.Understand the importance of copyright matters in the realm of storytelling and content creation.Unravel the progress of podcasting and how to make the most of technological advancements in broadcasting.My special guest is Michael ClogsIntroducing Michael Clogs, an exceptional individual who has navigated numerous challenges in life with resilience and adaptability. Facing prejudice from a young age, Michael was told he would never achieve much. Undeterred, he pursued a successful career as a top chemical analyst in the semiconductor industry. When his career path shifted, Michael transitioned into marketing and co-founded Depictions Media, a company dedicated to sharing people's stories and supporting human rights. Michael's journey is a testament to his unwavering determination, adaptability, and passion for collaboration.https://depictions.media/We're happy you're here! Like the pod? Visit our website! Check out our sponsor PitchDB! Start your trial on Simplified!

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0:00.0	Welcome to your brand amplified, the podcast where we interview marketers, publicists, and
0:06.5	brands to learn their stories, what makes them tick, and tips and tricks that make a difference.
0:13.0	I'm thrilled to welcome Michael Clogs of depiction media
0:16.4	to our show today.
0:18.4	Michael, thanks for coming on to your brand Amplified.
0:20.9	And Nika, it's just awesome to be here. This is like the highlight of my day.
0:25.0	Well, you read me on your platform recently and I'm going to definitely link that in the show notes so people can check out everything that you do. You do a lot and I really want to talk. I was
0:36.4	telling you a little bit about this before we got on. I really want to get your backstory because so many of us have times in our lives when nobody believes in us except for ourselves.
0:47.0	And sometimes we don't really know if we believe in ourselves, but we persevere and we keep pushing through and have success and we get to where we wanted to go.
0:54.8	And I feel like that is a story that you've definitely gone through in your life.
0:58.6	Let's start there and then we'll get into everything else.
1:01.6	Yeah, well, I would have start this story off with I just
1:04.8	tweeted about this that it took me almost till I was like 50 years old before I
1:09.2	decided it was okay for me to love me. Oh man.
1:13.0	But never really, I never let that hold me back though.
1:16.2	Growing up through the 1970s and everything,
1:18.8	it wasn't really a cool thing to be of, say of a mixed race.
1:23.6	And I was told by all through school
1:26.9	that I would never achieve much.
1:29.0	And matter of fact, in high school,
1:31.3	they actually brought my mother into the guidance office and they said well you know he's trying to go to university and we need you to talk to him about not doing that because we all know people like you just simply can't achieve that.
1:47.0	Oh my lord.
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