Prepare to embark on an enthralling journey with a special episode of "How I Became," recorded amid the electric atmosphere of the Festival of Marketing. Our star guest, Karen Blackett OBE, commands the stage as the UK President of WPP, a Non-Executive Director of Diageo and Creative UK.
In this episode, we peel back the layers of Karen's remarkable life and reveal the first thrilling instalment of her path to achieving the illustrious OBE title and UK President role at the world's largest advertising network, WPP. Be prepared to be captivated as we delve into the unexpected career pivot that set the stage for her extraordinary journey into the world of advertising.

Chapters:
(00:00:00) Feeling Trapped and Finding My Identity
(00:04:01) The Influence of Parents
(00:08:12) Celebrating Diversity and Representation in Childhood
(00:12:06) Childhood Inspires Creativity in Advertising
(00:16:00) Retirement from Athletics and Life Lessons Learned
(00:20:08) Starting at the Bottom of the Industry
(00:24:25) Appreciating the Advice of Parents
(00:28:25) Making a Career Change
(00:32:31) The Importance of Cheerleaders and Sponsors in Career Progression
(00:36:15) A New Complexion for the Milky Bar Kid

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Credits:
Director: Charles Parkinson
Poet & VO Artist: Ashley Samuels-McKenzie
Editor:  Catherine Singh

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