While we both identify primarily as Iconic Divas, technically Thick and Thin was founded by a woman of color and an openly gay man. That means we have felt the impact of diversity (or lack thereof) on our teams, workplaces, and in the content we consume. Authentic representation can come from any and all contributors to a piece, and affects how members of different groups see their place in the world.
It is for that reason that every collective we represent shares a commitment to diverse talent up and down the pipeline, often using their resources to help close systemic opportunity gaps. Thick and Thin actively seeks brands and agencies that believe in this undertaking, taking responsibility for the content they put their name on.
Some of our partners, like Quriosity and Unicorns & Unicorns, similarly used their lived experiences to create their own foundational commitment to diversity.
While we both identify primarily as Iconic Divas, technically Thick and Thin was founded by a woman of color and an openly gay man. That means we have felt the impact of diversity (or lack thereof) on our teams, workplaces, and in the content we consume. Authentic representation can come from any and all contributors to a piece, and affects how members of different groups see their place in the world.
It is for that reason that every collective we represent shares a commitment to diverse talent up and down the pipeline, often using their resources to help close systemic opportunity gaps. Thick and Thin actively seeks brands and agencies that believe in this undertaking, taking responsibility for the content they put their name on.
Some of our partners, like Quriosity and Unicorns & Unicorns, similarly used their lived experiences to create their own foundational commitment to diversity.
While we both identify primarily as Iconic Divas, technically Thick and Thin was founded by a woman of color and an openly gay man. That means we have felt the impact of diversity (or lack thereof) on our teams, workplaces, and in the content we consume. Authentic representation can come from any and all contributors to a piece, and affects how members of different groups see their place in the world.
It is for that reason that every collective we represent shares a commitment to diverse talent up and down the pipeline, often using their resources to help close systemic opportunity gaps. Thick and Thin actively seeks brands and agencies that believe in this undertaking, taking responsibility for the content they put their name on.
Some of our partners, like Quriosity and Unicorns & Unicorns, similarly used their lived experiences to create their own foundational commitment to diversity.
Qadree Holmes is black, openly gay, and the founder / EP of Quriosity. His commitment to diversity extends not just within his own company, but outwards across the industry where he is often serving on the boards of organizations that have missions specifically tied to the empowerment of women and minorities in film and advertising roles. Advocates like Q are vital, as a recent study by GSD&M found that nearly half of all diverse-owned vendors find themselves frustrated by their lack of agency relationships.
In a recent profile of Black EPs and company owners, Q told Simian that the commitment from brands and agencies needs to be in good faith, and that he's quick to point out when he gets a sense that tokenism is playing a part in the bidding process. Likewise, Quriosity extends its commitment to changing the face of production well down the production pipeline to all the roles for which the production company becomes the decision maker. "I feel the weight and cultural responsibility to utilize my platform to open doors to young women and minorities," Q says. "We have to make these changes with purpose. Join us on set and you’ll see the difference."
Qadree Holmes is black, openly gay, and the founder / EP of Quriosity. His commitment to diversity extends not just within his own company, but outwards across the industry where he is often serving on the boards of organizations that have missions specifically tied to the empowerment of women and minorities in film and advertising roles. Advocates like Q are vital, as a recent study by GSD&M found that nearly half of all diverse-owned vendors find themselves frustrated by their lack of agency relationships.
In a recent profile of Black EPs and company owners, Q told Simian that the commitment from brands and agencies needs to be in good faith, and that he's quick to point out when he gets a sense that tokenism is playing a part in the bidding process. Likewise, Quriosity extends its commitment to changing the face of production well down the production pipeline to all the roles for which the production company becomes the decision maker. "I feel the weight and cultural responsibility to utilize my platform to open doors to young women and minorities," Q says. "We have to make these changes with purpose. Join us on set and you’ll see the difference."
Qadree Holmes is black, openly gay, and the founder / EP of Quriosity. His commitment to diversity extends not just within his own company, but outwards across the industry where he is often serving on the boards of organizations that have missions specifically tied to the empowerment of women and minorities in film and advertising roles. Advocates like Q are vital, as a recent study by GSD&M found that nearly half of all diverse-owned vendors find themselves frustrated by their lack of agency relationships.
In a recent profile of Black EPs and company owners, Q told Simian that the commitment from brands and agencies needs to be in good faith, and that he's quick to point out when he gets a sense that tokenism is playing a part in the bidding process. Likewise, Quriosity extends its commitment to changing the face of production well down the production pipeline to all the roles for which the production company becomes the decision maker. "I feel the weight and cultural responsibility to utilize my platform to open doors to young women and minorities," Q says. "We have to make these changes with purpose. Join us on set and you’ll see the difference."
BIPOC Female led Unicorns & Unicorns was created as proactive response to underrepresentation in the advertising, digital, and film & TV industries. Co-Founders Sun Komen and Adrianne McCurrach spoke with Authority Magazine about their roles as female leaders. "We're not interested in folding chairs," Adrianne says. "We want to rebuild the table." Sun emphasizes the point even more directly: "F*ck having a seat at the table, let's create a whole new table."
And when Imposter Syndrome, that ever-present feeling felt by so many marginalized groups, creeps up, Adrianne likes to remember that the fear of our own potential can be just as scary as the fear of failing. "I think it is important to know that you are not alone in your insecurities and should be encouraged to embrace them, acknowledge them, then just do the damn thing!"
Of course, while diverse creators and business owners see their place in the industry through the prism of their identity, they are often most focused on the creative challenge at hand. As Sun told Billion Success, focusing on diversity can feel weird "because we do really good work, but I’ve realized it’s important to be visible to show that this type of company is not only possible, but it’s normal."
BIPOC Female led Unicorns & Unicorns was created as proactive response to underrepresentation in the advertising, digital, and film & TV industries. Co-Founders Sun Komen and Adrianne McCurrach spoke with Authority Magazine about their roles as female leaders. "We're not interested in folding chairs," Adrianne says. "We want to rebuild the table." Sun emphasizes the point even more directly: "F*ck having a seat at the table, let's create a whole new table."
And when Imposter Syndrome, that ever-present feeling felt by so many marginalized groups, creeps up, Adrianne likes to remember that the fear of our own potential can be just as scary as the fear of failing. "I think it is important to know that you are not alone in your insecurities and should be encouraged to embrace them, acknowledge them, then just do the damn thing!"
Of course, while diverse creators and business owners see their place in the industry through the prism of their identity, they are often most focused on the creative challenge at hand. As Sun told Billion Success, focusing on diversity can feel weird "because we do really good work, but I’ve realized it’s important to be visible to show that this type of company is not only possible, but it’s normal."
BIPOC Female led Unicorns & Unicorns was created as proactive response to underrepresentation in the advertising, digital, and film & TV industries. Co-Founders Sun Komen and Adrianne McCurrach spoke with Authority Magazine about their roles as female leaders. "We're not interested in folding chairs," Adrianne says. "We want to rebuild the table." Sun emphasizes the point even more directly: "F*ck having a seat at the table, let's create a whole new table."
And when Imposter Syndrome, that ever-present feeling felt by so many marginalized groups, creeps up, Adrianne likes to remember that the fear of our own potential can be just as scary as the fear of failing. "I think it is important to know that you are not alone in your insecurities and should be encouraged to embrace them, acknowledge them, then just do the damn thing!"
Of course, while diverse creators and business owners see their place in the industry through the prism of their identity, they are often most focused on the creative challenge at hand. As Sun told Billion Success, focusing on diversity can feel weird "because we do really good work, but I’ve realized it’s important to be visible to show that this type of company is not only possible, but it’s normal."