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Lessons Learned From Navigating Corporate America

Jonelle Brown Director of Global Franchise Planning and Marketing, Paramount Pictures
February 24, 2022 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET Virtual Free to attend
Lessons Learned From Navigating Corporate America

About this session

Navigating the nuances of the corporate world comes with its challenges. Representation and proper guidance are key factors to professional growth, but what happens when you’re the first from your inner circle to work step foot in the corporate world?

Jonelle Brown, Director of Global Franchise Planning and Marketing at Paramount Pictures, is the first member of her family to work in the corporate world and has navigated her own path to professional growth and success.

From overcoming toxic environments and microaggressions, to fostering meaningful relationships, Jonelle will walk us through her professional journey and share the lessons she wished she’d known before joining the corporate world.

During this chat, we’ll talk about:

  • Advice on climbing the corporate ladder and advocating for yourself
  • How to deal with toxic work environments
  • The role mentorship can play in your career

Meet the speaker

Jonelle Brown

Jonelle Brown

Director of Global Franchise Planning and Marketing, Paramount Pictures

Jonelle Brown is an award-winning marketer and brand strategist. She is the Director of Global Franchise Management & Studio Marketing at Paramount Pictures. She is responsible for the development and execution of consumer products and marketing strategy for the Paramount studio business and ViacomCBS Consumer Products.

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