Grab your coffee and join Yvonne for a deep dive into Season 1 of On Brand, Jimmy Fallon’s reality competition show featuring CMO Bozoma Saint John. In this Marketing Magic episode, Yvonne breaks down what the show got right, areas for improvement, and how it could evolve into a must-watch for creatives and marketers. From storytelling and execution to diversity and representation, this episode explores what it really takes to make marketing magic on and off screen. So grab your coffee, and let’s chat Articles  As NBC Debuts ‘On Brand’, Bozoma Saint John Goes Back To Her Marketing Roots With Jimmy Fallon Episode Chapters  00:00:00-Introduction to On Brand 00:03:00-Marketing Magic Episode Overview 00:06:00-Background on On Brand 00:09:00-Bozama St. John's Influence 00:12:00-Contestants and Diversity 00:15:00-Marketing Takeaways and Feedback 00:18:00-Industry Lessons and Future Direction

In this episode of Coffee with Yvonne, host Yvonne Pearson chats with Dr. Sederra Ross, chemist, educator, and passionate advocate for environmental justice. Together, they explore Dr. Ross’s journey as a Black woman in STEM, the importance of building inclusive and community-centered spaces in science, and the vital role creativity plays in both research and advocacy. So grab your coffee and lets chat  Episode Chapters  00:00-Intro 11:57-The Journey into Science 17:51-Encouraging STEM in Young Black Students 23:44-Creating Inclusive Educational Environments 32:23-Holistic Education and Cultural Resilience 39:05-Environmental Justice and Community Impact 49:22-Spotlighting Change-Makers in Green Chemistry   Catch up on the latest episode and every episode here. Don’t forget to follow Coffee with Yvonne on IG and Threads at Coffee with Yvonne. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, PinkDollhouse Marketing, visit here. Follow Yvonne on Instagram at PinkDollhouse Marketing and at Yvonne_Creativemarketer on Instagram, and TikTok.

Back from a mini Eurotrip, Yvonne is serving up a fresh episode of Marketing Magic! Tune in for marketing moves that are shaking up industries, from Halo Braid’s revolutionary hairbots to Tyra Banks’ hot (literally!) ice cream buzz, and Nia Long bringing authenticity and influence to Estée Lauder.  So grab your coffee, and let’s chat Articles  From Hair to High-Tech: How Halo Braid is Changing the Game Sipping on Curiosity: How Tyra Banks Got Everyone Talking Beauty, Legacy, and Influence: Nia Long Joins Estée Lauder Episode Chapters  00:00-Intro and Euro Trip Adventures 06:10-Marketing Magic Topics 07:44-From Hair to High-Tech: How Halo Braid is Changing the Game 16:50-Sipping on Curiosity: How Tyra Banks Got Everyone Talking 21:34-Beauty, Legacy, and Influence: Nia Long Joins Estée Lauder 29:22-Closing Catch up on the latest episode and every episode here. Don’t forget to follow Coffee with Yvonne on IG and Threads at Coffee with Yvonne. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, PinkDollhouse Marketing, visit here. Follow Yvonne on Instagram at PinkDollhouse Marketing and at Yvonne_Creativemarketer on Instagram, and TikTok. 

Yvonne is taking a much-needed vacation to Europe and will be back on October 30! In the meantime, she’s sharing a Coffee to Go episode, revisiting some of her favorite Coffee with Yvonne moments—conversations that inspired creativity, sparked bold ideas, and reminded listeners why community matters. Sit back, relax, and enjoy these highlights while she’s away. What does it mean to create your own lane and thrive? Naki Carey joins Yvonne for coffee this week to chat about how being a multi-hyphenate creative, founder of an accessories line, Carey Beauty by Naki, and honorary Disney Princess, as a Black transgender woman, provides her the space to build her own table on her own terms.  So grab your coffee and let’s chat. Catch up on the latest episode and every episode here. Don’t forget to follow Coffee with Yvonne on IG and Threads at Coffee with Yvonne. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, PinkDollhouse Marketing, visit here. Follow Yvonne on Instagram at PinkDollhouse Marketing and at Yvonne_Creativemarketer on Instagram, and TikTok.

Yvonne is taking a much-needed vacation to Europe and will be back on October 30! In the meantime, she’s sharing a Coffee to Go episode, revisiting some of her favorite Coffee with Yvonne moments—conversations that inspired creativity, sparked bold ideas, and reminded listeners why community matters. Sit back, relax, and enjoy these highlights while she’s away. Cats, Lady Gaga, and body positivity are just some of the words used to describe content creator and style changemaker Dani Sauter, founder of Blonde in the District. Join Yvonne as she chats with Dani about how burnout and lack of creativity in her 9-5 role encouraged her to start Blonde in the District, why content creation is more than snapping a photo, and her embracing being comfortable in her skin.  So grab your coffee and let’s chat. Catch up on the latest episode and every episode here. Don’t forget to follow Coffee with Yvonne on IG and Threads at Coffee with Yvonne. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, PinkDollhouse Marketing, visit here. Follow Yvonne on Instagram at PinkDollhouse Marketing and at Yvonne_Creativemarketer on Instagram, and TikTok.

On this episode of Coffee with Yvonne, Yvonne breaks down bold marketing moves shaking up fashion, beauty, and media. From Ashley Graham’s inclusive JCPenney line to Sincerely Yours’ pop-up frenzy and KevOnStage’s creator-powered media partnership, discover actionable takeaways to innovate and elevate your campaigns. So grab your coffee and let’s chat. Episode Chapters  00:00-03:20-Intro  03:20-12:27-Trailer Drops & Trend Stops: JCPenney’s Inclusive Move 12:27-21:50-Sephora + Strategy: How Brands Turn Fans Into Action 21:50-28:55-Creators Call the Shots: KevOnStage x Fuse 28:55-29:36-Closing Articles  Trailer Drops & Trend Stops: JCPenney’s Inclusive Move Sephora + Strategy: How Brands Turn Fans Into Action Creators Call the Shots: KevOnStage x Fuse Catch up on the latest episode and every episode here. Don’t forget to follow Coffee with Yvonne on IG and Threads at Coffee with Yvonne. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, PinkDollhouse Marketing, visit here. Follow Yvonne on Instagram at PinkDollhouse Marketing and at Yvonne_Creativemarketer on Instagram, and TikTok. 

This week on Coffee with Yvonne, Yvonne sits down with Jordan Williams—an Atlanta-based influencer and creative whose journey with Black Girl Vitamins exemplifies turning passion into purpose. Starting as a UGC creator, Joyrdan used her authentic voice to connect with a community of Black women prioritizing their wellness. That same creativity and consistency opened doors for her to lead the charge on community-driven events in Atlanta and New York, as well as spearheading Black Girl Vitamins’ first-ever WNBA partnership with the Atlanta Dream. Tune in as we dive into how Joyrdan built her path in wellness marketing, what it takes to foster authentic community, and how she’s shaping culture at the intersection of influence, health, and sports. So grab your coffee, and let’s chat Learn more about Joyrdan here  Episode Chapters 00:00-04:36 Intro 04:37-30:17-Interview 05:00-07:56-Joyrdan’s Personal Wellness Journey 08:07-10:34-Black Girl Vitamins, Representation and Visibility in Wellness 10:37-16:19-Designing Events for Community Engagement and Targeted Marketing 16:22-19:33-WNBA Partnership 19:35-20:56-Skincare Secrets 21:13-28:49-WNBA Partnership and the Marketing Process 28:51-30:17-The Future of Black Girl Vitamins 30:18-36:46-Sip and Spill Quickfire Questions 36:47-39:02-Closing Catch up on the latest episode and every episode here. Don’t forget to follow Coffee with Yvonne on IG and Threads at Coffee with Yvonne. Sign up for the newsletter to get personalized audio and video content, Coffee with Yvonne podcast episodes, and Marketing Magic breakdowns from your favorite campaigns. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, PinkDollhouse Marketing, visit here. Follow Yvonne on Instagram at PinkDollhouse Marketing and at Yvonne_Creativemarketer on Instagram, and TikTok. 

In this Marketing Magic episode, Yvonne welcomes guest correspondent and marketing strategist Kourtney Pope, one of her go-to voices in the industry. Together, they analyze Cardi B’s Am I the Drama? rollout, exploring how her mix of grassroots tactics, bold branding, and authentic connection offers practical insights for creators and businesses alike. So grab your coffee, and let’s chat Catch up on the latest episode and every episode here. Don’t forget to follow Coffee with Yvonne on IG and Threads at Coffee with Yvonne. Sign up for the newsletter to get personalized audio and video content, Coffee with Yvonne podcast episodes, and Marketing Magic breakdowns from your favorite campaigns. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, PinkDollhouse Marketing, visit here. Follow Yvonne on Instagram at PinkDollhouse Marketing and at Yvonne_Creativemarketer on Instagram, and TikTok.    Okay byeeeeeeee 

After a summer break filled with concerts, travel, and some well-deserved R&R, Yvonne Pearson is back with fresh insights for creatives and entrepreneurs. In this episode of Coffee with Yvonne, she breaks down the marketing strategies behind trending stories, from Issa Rae’s Seen & Heard and the power of authentic representation, to Yeleen Beauty Makerspace scaling through community, and Jenee Naylor turning digital engagement into revenue. So grab your coffee, and let’s chat Episode chapters  00:00-6:02: Intro, Summer Catch-Up 6:03 -7:36: Marketing Magic Intro 8:14-21:22: HBO Max Seen & Heard: When Representation Tells the Story 21:27-26:03: Yeleen Beauty Makerspace, Scaling Through Community, Not Just Product 26:06-34:25Jenee Naylor and How She’s Turning Digital Engagement Into Revenue 34:26-36:13: Closing Articles  HBO Max Seen & Heard: When Representation Tells the Story Yeleen Beauty Makerspace, Scaling Through Community, Not Just Product Jenee Naylor and How She’s Turning Digital Engagement Into Revenue   Catch up on the latest episode and every episode here. Don’t forget to follow Coffee with Yvonne on IG and Threads at Coffee with Yvonne. Sign up for the newsletter to get personalized audio and video content, Coffee with Yvonne podcast episodes, and Marketing Magic breakdowns from your favorite campaigns. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, PinkDollhouse Marketing, visit here. Follow Yvonne on Instagram at PinkDollhouse Marketing and at Yvonne_Creativemarketer on Instagram, and TikTok.    Okay byeeeeeeee 

Yvonne is on hiatus for the summer, while she is OOO enjoy some of her favorite episodes from the show. Coffee with Yvonne returns for the NEW season, September 18! Podcasting as a form of media gives EVERYONE a voice (even those who need to keep their voice in the group chat), more importantly, those who may be silenced in their day-to-day lives. This week, Raffi, one-half of the popular DMV-based podcast, Wait! Don't Do It! Joins Yvonne for coffee to chat about building his show with his co-host NuNu, the positive impact of podcasting, Halloween costumes, RHOP, and Rihanna (just drop the album PLEASE).  Catch up on the latest episode and every episode here. Don’t forget to follow Coffee with Yvonne on IG and Threads at Coffee with Yvonne. Sign up for the newsletter to get personalized audio and video content, Coffee with Yvonne podcast episodes, and Marketing Magic breakdowns from your favorite campaigns. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, PinkDollhouse Marketing, visit here. Follow Yvonne on Instagram at PinkDollhouse Marketing and at Yvonne_Creativemarketer on Instagram, and TikTok.

Yvonne is on hiatus for the summer, while she is OOO enjoy some of her favorite episodes from the show. Coffee with Yvonne returns for the NEW season, September 18! Did you know in ancient times kings, queens, and warriors used tattoos to express their cultural pride and loyalty to their people? More recently, tattooing has taken on a new life in pop culture with shows like Black Ink Crew and Ink Master. But what does it take to be successful in the industry? On this episode of Coffee with Yvonne (and the last episode of the season), Yvonne chats with her IRL brother Bryan Pearson, Founder of Confidential Art Luxury Tattoo Studio, to talk about his expression of creativity through the art of tattooing allows veterans like him to tell their stories through visual art. Catch up on the latest episode and every episode here. Don’t forget to follow Coffee with Yvonne on IG and Threads at Coffee with Yvonne. Sign up for the newsletter to get personalized audio and video content, Coffee with Yvonne podcast episodes, and Marketing Magic breakdowns from your favorite campaigns. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, PinkDollhouse Marketing, visit here. Follow Yvonne on Instagram at PinkDollhouse Marketing and at Yvonne_Creativemarketer on Instagram, and TikTok.

Yvonne is on hiatus for the summer, while she is OOO enjoy some of her favorite episodes from the show. Coffee with Yvonne returns for the NEW season, September 18! Join Yvonne, as she chats with Rachel Bishop, one of her closest friends since college, about Interior Design, the difference between corporate and residential design (there is..), and why creating space for diversity is important for its survival. Catch up on the latest episode and every episode here. Don’t forget to follow Coffee with Yvonne on IG and Threads at Coffee with Yvonne. Sign up for the newsletter to get personalized audio and video content, Coffee with Yvonne podcast episodes, and Marketing Magic breakdowns from your favorite campaigns. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, PinkDollhouse Marketing, visit here. Follow Yvonne on Instagram at PinkDollhouse Marketing and at Yvonne_Creativemarketer on Instagram, and TikTok. 

Yvonne is on hiatus for the summer, while she is OOO enjoy some of her favorite episodes from the show. Coffee with Yvonne returns for the NEW season, September 18! Have you ever wondered what it's like to be in a room full of creatives of color? To show up unapologetically as yourself? Welcome to Culture Con! A homecoming for creatives of color, Culture Con is changing the game and helping to level the playing field, providing opportunities for Black and Brown creatives to learn, grow, and connect.  Join Yvonne as she recaps her FIRST Culture Con experience, sharing insights on everything from the vibe, the celebs who pulled up (hi Tracee!), and personal takeaways.  Catch up on the latest episode and every episode here. Don’t forget to follow Coffee with Yvonne on IG and Threads at Coffee with Yvonne. Sign up for the newsletter to get personalized audio and video content, Coffee with Yvonne podcast episodes, and Marketing Magic breakdowns from your favorite campaigns. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, PinkDollhouse Marketing, visit here. Follow Yvonne on Instagram at PinkDollhouse Marketing and at Yvonne_Creativemarketer on Instagram, and TikTok. 

Yvonne is on hiatus for the summer, while she is OOO enjoy some of her favorite episodes from the show. Coffee with Yvonne returns for the NEW season, September 18! What's the difference between an iPhone and a professional camera? What time is the RIGHT time to take a picture? Are you a true creative if you don't know how to shoot with a traditional camera? Also, is it bad to over-filter your pictures? This week on Coffee with Yvonne, Brittney Oliver, Founder of B Chique Studio, joins Yvonne for coffee to chat about photography in the digital age. Catch up on the latest episode and every episode here. Don’t forget to follow Coffee with Yvonne on IG and Threads at Coffee with Yvonne. Sign up for the newsletter to get personalized audio and video content, Coffee with Yvonne podcast episodes, and Marketing Magic breakdowns from your favorite campaigns. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, PinkDollhouse Marketing, visit here. Follow Yvonne on Instagram at PinkDollhouse Marketing and at Yvonne_Creativemarketer on Instagram, and TikTok. 

Yvonne is on hiatus for the summer, while she is OOO enjoy some of her favorite episodes from the show. Coffee with Yvonne returns for the NEW season, September 18! On this week's Marketing Magic episode, Yvonne battles a head cold but still shows up ready to recap popular campaigns and business news while breaking down their marketing strategy. Grab your coffee because we are chatting about the recent announcement from Paramount Pictures revealing the cast for the Black sci-fi fantasy Children of Blood and Bone and teasing ideas around marketing tactics for the movie rollout. Sephora is making waves in the on-demand tv space with their new mini-series on Hulu, highlighting three of today's upcoming icons in music. Finally, we dive into the discourse around DEI with the latest announcement by Target and how to continue supporting small businesses despite the recent changes.   Catch up on the latest episode and every episode here. Don’t forget to follow Coffee with Yvonne on IG and Threads at Coffee with Yvonne. Sign up for the newsletter to get personalized audio and video content, Coffee with Yvonne podcast episodes, and Marketing Magic breakdowns from your favorite campaigns. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, PinkDollhouse Marketing, visit here. Follow Yvonne on Instagram at PinkDollhouse Marketing and at Yvonne_Creativemarketer on Instagram, and TikTok. 

Yvonne is on hiatus for the summer, while she is OOO enjoy some of her favorite episodes from the show. Coffee with Yvonne returns for the NEW season, September 18! Florals, for spring? Groundbreaking. The first Monday in May, or The Met Gala (and Yvonne's favorite time of year), is one of the biggest nights in fashion. For the season finale of Coffee with Yvonne, she invited a few of her favorite creatives in the DC area to Maker Space, Where Entrepreneurs Work to discuss the cultural impact of the event, best looks, and how the industry can continue to create opportunities for up and coming talent on the Met Gala carpet. Meet the Panelists  Shayla Victoria Deas of The Vain Life  Bianca Perez of Beauty In The Blazer Jaimee Rucker of Fashion MaBE Dani Sauter of Blonde in The District Follow along with the discussion with our interactive MET Gala 2024 Episode Image Guide Categories for discussion  Best Red Carpet Look -page 2-10  Best Met Gala Debut-page 11-16  Best Menswear-page 17-22  Best Body Inclusive Look-page 22-24 Best Beauty-page 25-34 Best Dressed Couple-page 35-38 Non-Favorite Looks....-page 39-46 Catch up on the latest episode and every episode here. Don’t forget to follow Coffee with Yvonne on IG and Threads at Coffee with Yvonne. Sign up for the newsletter to get personalized audio and video content, Coffee with Yvonne podcast episodes, and Marketing Magic breakdowns from your favorite campaigns. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, PinkDollhouse Marketing, visit here. Follow Yvonne on Instagram at PinkDollhouse Marketing and at Yvonne_Creativemarketer on Instagram, and TikTok.   

Yvonne is on hiatus for the summer, while she is OOO enjoy some of her favorite episodes from the show. Coffee with Yvonne returns for the NEW season, September 18! Whether it's weaves, relaxed, silk presses, braids, bantu knots, ponytails, full-on curls, or teenie tiny afro; hairstylists have been holding down the culture carrying on traditions through the magic of their hands to care for our scalps and give us a sense of pride as we step into the world.  On this week's episode, and the last episode of the career series, Yvonne's hairstylist, Jasmine Harvey, joins her for coffee to discuss her 15-year career in the industry, why education in the space still holds value, and how platforms like TikTok are a key tool to helping her build her business.  Catch up on the latest episode and every episode here. Don’t forget to follow Coffee with Yvonne on IG and Threads at Coffee with Yvonne. Sign up for the newsletter to get personalized audio and video content, Coffee with Yvonne podcast episodes, and Marketing Magic breakdowns from your favorite campaigns. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, PinkDollhouse Marketing, visit here. Follow Yvonne on Instagram at PinkDollhouse Marketing and at Yvonne_Creativemarketer on Instagram, and TikTok. 

Yvonne is on hiatus for the summer, while she is OOO enjoy some of her favorite episodes from the show. Coffee with Yvonne returns for the NEW season, September 18! In this week's episode, Kim and Keyondra, the founders of essential apparel brand Jolie Noire, join Yvonne for coffee to talk about the impact of Black fashion, how brands can embrace inclusivity, and why fashion has no size limit. Catch up on the latest episode and every episode here. Don’t forget to follow Coffee with Yvonne on IG and Threads at Coffee with Yvonne. Sign up for the newsletter to get personalized audio and video content, Coffee with Yvonne podcast episodes, and Marketing Magic breakdowns from your favorite campaigns. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, PinkDollhouse Marketing, visit here. Follow Yvonne on Instagram at PinkDollhouse Marketing and at Yvonne_Creativemarketer on Instagram, and TikTok. 

Yvonne is on hiatus for the summer, while she is OOO enjoy some of her favorite episodes from the show. Coffee with Yvonne returns for the NEW season, September 18! What's it like raising a creative child? According to Yvonne’s mom, it was never dull. This week, Mom joins Yvonne for coffee (she doesn't like coffee but was still down) to chat about her journey as a single parent raising a (very opinionated) child, learning how to embrace the unexpected, and encouraging Yvonne to find her voice.   Catch up on the latest episode and every episode here. Don’t forget to follow Coffee with Yvonne on IG and Threads at Coffee with Yvonne. Sign up for the newsletter to get personalized audio and video content, Coffee with Yvonne podcast episodes, and Marketing Magic breakdowns from your favorite campaigns. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, PinkDollhouse Marketing, visit here. Follow Yvonne on Instagram at PinkDollhouse Marketing and at Yvonne_Creativemarketer on Instagram, and TikTok. 

Yvonne is on hiatus for the summer, while she is OOO enjoy some of her favorite episodes from the show. Coffee with Yvonne returns for the NEW season, September 18! Yvonne is still on hiatus-FULLY outside (catch her latest trip to Quebec by visiting her socials on Instagram and TikTok) and took time to catch up on her Netflix queue to watch the Black Barbie documentary produced by Shondaland (Scandal and Bridgerton fans stand up!). The documentary tells the history of how three Black women changed Mattel through their work, the cultural impact of Barbie and our perception, marketing's role in Black Barbie...and how PinkDollhouse Marketing may not have existed without the work of these Black women.   Catch up on the latest episode and every episode here. Don’t forget to follow Coffee with Yvonne on IG and Threads at Coffee with Yvonne. Sign up for the newsletter to get personalized audio and video content, Coffee with Yvonne podcast episodes, and Marketing Magic breakdowns from your favorite campaigns. To learn more about Yvonne and her business, PinkDollhouse Marketing, visit here. Follow Yvonne on Instagram at PinkDollhouse Marketing and at Yvonne_Creativemarketer on Instagram, and TikTok.