What's Next Podcast with Umindi Francis

Maria Brito is an award-winning contemporary art advisor, entrepreneur, author, and curator. Her bestselling book, “How Creativity Rules The World,” was a winner of the International Book Awards in the Business and Entrepreneurship Categories, as well as chosen by Next Big Idea Club as one of the best business and creativity books of the year in 2022.

She's worked with some of the world's most renowned artists and institutions and has been an art advisor for many notable celebrities. In 2020, Brito was named by Art News as one of the visionaries who have shaped the art world, and Complex Magazine selected her as one of the 20 power players in the world of art.

In this episode, we talk about boosting creativity for entrepreneurs, her superpowers as a marketer, and how artists are always on the cusp of the next big thing.

Find Maria online at https://www.mariabrito.com. And check out her book, “How Creativity Rules The World: The Art and Business of Turning Your Ideas into Gold.”

About Umindi

Umindi Francis is the CEO and founder of the award-winning global brand consulting firm UFCG. She has led strategy and marketing for some of the world's leading brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, and Bumble. Over the years, she has worked with celebrities and numerous brands, ranging from The New York Times to the United States Institute of Peace, as a business strategy adviser. Umindi has been featured in a number of publications, including Time, New York, and Vogue, and is the recipient of a United States Congressional Recognition for Business Achievement.

Follow Umindi on Instagram @Umindi360 and on Linkedin here and the podcast @whatsnextwithumindi.

Creators & Guests

Host
Umindi Francis
Founder and CEO of UFCG, a global brand consulting firm

What is What's Next Podcast with Umindi Francis?

What’s Next Podcast with Umindi Francis is a new podcast that explores perspectives from executives, creatives, and thought leaders at the intersection of business, marketing, and strategy in technology, fashion, entertainment, and more.

Umindi Francis leverages 20 years of business strategy experience and relationships as an entrepreneur, and executive for some of the world’s leading brands, to discuss insights, and the next frontier of business, from the people that move their industries forward. The podcast also highlights their path to success to deeper understand their journey.

Listeners will gain insights into how our guests drive innovation. They will also walk away from each episode encouraged and inspired to tackle their own professional goals in business. As a result of Umindi’s connections, listeners can expect marquee guests each episode.