Championing Diversity in Production with Q Holmes
October 27, 2025
Q Holmes highlights how diversity, authenticity and cultural relevance make stories resonate, and how he’s pushing production and leadership forward.
Q Holmes highlights how diversity, authenticity and cultural relevance make stories resonate, and how he’s pushing production and leadership forward.
Hispanics make up nearly 20% of the U.S. population. They’re no longer just an opportunity for advertisers, they’re a necessity. Listen to MARCA Miami VP Kristen Sabina dive into the power of the U.S. Hispanic market and why we need to make them a priority.
Sit with Misty over a glass of wine as she discusses influencer marketing with recovering pageant girl and new-age influencer, Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett.
Nikki Romain, Executive Director of Artists ReEnvisioning Tomorrow Inc., overcame a difficult childhood by expressing herself through art. Now, she’s helping empower women and youth in the region through arts programs.
Dr. Chris Reynolds, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at Bradley University, learned early on how athletics can change the lives of students by providing structure, teaching lessons and establishing connections to lifelong mentors.
Valerie Duque joined BNSF Railway as an engineer right out of college. Today, she brings a diverse skillset to her role as Director of Marketing – Consumer Products at BNSF, where she strives to lead with self-awareness and positivity.
Karen Jensen, President & CEO of Farnsworth Group has spent nearly 40 years honing her engineering and business skills. She’s learned from experience that focusing on employees leads to better client satisfaction – and that’s a win-win for everyone.
Rakshan Syed, Director of Digital Integration Services at a fortune 100 manufacturer of heavy equipment and author of the book Embolden Women: Unapologetically Me, fearlessly challenges gender biases and leads with optimism and positivity, always.
Keally DeWitt, VP of Marketing and Public Policy at GAF Energy has been an environmentalist and feminist since she was a little girl. Today, she cultivates a DEI-centered organization through servant leadership and celebrating diverse perspectives.
Women from Kiewit, one of North America’s largest engineering and construction organizations, talk about life in the industry and strengths they’ve developed working in a male-dominated industry.