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Saved You A Seat

Saved You A Seat

Written by: Brando Ice
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Shedding a light on the hustle, rigor and talent of the black and LGBTQ community one seat at a time. Looking to increase the visibility of our communities all while having a good time. We getting into current events, lifestyle, and pop culture.

Brought to you by your host Brando. So pull up a seat and let's get into it!

Follow me @saved_you_a_seat_podcast or @brando_ice


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Episodes
  • Building Better Spaces: An Industrial Designer's Story ft Francis Bazil

    Building Better Spaces: An Industrial Designer's Story ft Francis Bazil
    Mar 10 2025

    In this episode, I had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Francis Bazil, an industrial designer based right here in NYC!

    We dive into his journey into the world of industrial design, what fuels his passion for the craft, and how he’s mastered the art of self-advocacy along the way.

    But that’s not all—Francis also collaborates with the Smithsonian, helping to shape the next generation of designers by guiding students step-by-step into the field. He shares invaluable tips on how to break into industrial design and how he’s built a lasting career in the industry.

    Trust me, you won’t want to miss this conversation!

    Stay up to date with Francis on IG @publicservixe

    and make sure to follow @saved_you_a_seat_podcast on IG for more exciting content!
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    35 mins
  • Embracing Our Inner Rat with Mikayla Dumas, Copywriter and Creative at Wieden+Kennedy

    Embracing Our Inner Rat with Mikayla Dumas, Copywriter and Creative at Wieden+Kennedy
    Mar 4 2025

    This week’s episode is one you won’t want to miss! I caught up with my good Judy, Mikayla Dumas, a talented copywriter at Wieden+Kennedy.

    We dive into her journey—from moving to NYC from San Antonio, Texas, to embracing the hustle of the Big Apple and fully owning her "inner rat"!

    Mikayla shares how she broke into advertising, what fuels her passion for the field, and what her biggest creative influences are.

    And of course, no Saved You A Seat interview is complete without dropping some gems to inspire you to get out there and keep chasing your dreams.

    Trust me, there’s some real gold in this one. Make sure you follow @mikayla_caitlin to stay up to date with her journey, and @saved_you_a_seat for more inspiring content!
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    25 mins
  • Making Our Own Table ft. Kyra Janae

    Making Our Own Table ft. Kyra Janae
    Feb 10 2025

    This episode? Oh, it's a vibe.

    I’m catching up with my girl, Kyra Janae! 🙌🏾 We’re diving into her journey as a freelance publicist and account executive at the legendary Wieden+Kennedy.

    We’re talking all things diversity of voices, lessons learned in the game, and why you gotta carve your own lane if you want a seat at the table. We’re keeping it 100 this episode, so get ready for some real talk.

    The setting? PERFECT. We’re vibing at Wieden+Kennedy’s flea-market style event, where employees showcase their side hustles – talk about innovation and community!

    Catch up with Kyra on IG @kyra.janaee, and make sure to follow the podcast @saved_you_a_seat_podcast for all the latest drops.

    It’s all about perspective, and this conversation is one you don’t want to miss. 🔥🎙
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    29 mins
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