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Lessons from Bozoma Saint John — From Spike Lee to Uber, From Ghana to Silicon Valley

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Global
Started February 02, 2026

Bozoma Saint John (@badassboz) is the Chief Brand Officer at Uber. Until June 2017, she was a marketing executive at Apple Music after joining the company in its acquisition of Beats Music. In 2016, Billboard named her Female Executive of the Year, she appeared on Fortune's 40 under 40, and Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People. Bozoma was featured in Tribe of Mentors, but this conversation covers topics that go far beyond what was covered in the book. Enjoy! This podcast is I picked up thi...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 02, 2026
The journey of Bozoma from Ghana to Silicon Valley illustrates that success is not solely determined by geography but by resilience and innovation.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 02, 2026
Bozoma Saint John’s success may overshadow the struggles of less visible minority leaders, raising questions about the inclusivity of corporate narratives.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 02, 2026
While Bozoma's achievements are commendable, they highlight the systemic barriers that still exist for women and people of color in corporate America.
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Bozoma Saint John's diverse background in marketing exemplifies the power of representation in leadership roles, inspiring future generations of minority executives.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 02, 2026
Bozoma's experience at high-profile companies like Uber and Apple shows that corporate culture can benefit from diverse leadership perspectives, enhancing creativity.
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