Inclusion
Five Years After George Floyd, A Letter to Black Folks and Those Who Say They Care Five years. It’s been five years this month since the murder of George Floyd cracked open the soul of this nation. Five years since…
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What an incredible way to celebrate Black History Month, by standing alongside other exceptional leaders who are shaping industries, shifting culture, and opening doors. Kelli Williams is honored as one of Twin Cities Business’ 2025 Notable BIPOC Executives, celebrating Black…
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Kelli Williams contributed to this article as a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council Member. The Council is for Nonprofit Leaders Who Want to Change the World. Forbes Nonprofit Council empowers successful, diverse leaders in the nonprofit sector to network,…
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Kelli Williams authored this article as a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council Member. The Council is for Nonprofit Leaders Who Want to Change the World. Forbes Nonprofit Council empowers successful, diverse leaders in the nonprofit sector to network, publish,…
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Today is a big day. As we continue to celebrate The BrandLab’s 15th anniversary, I’m filled with pride, gratitude, and hope for what’s ahead. This morning, a special moment landed on page 9 of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, a…
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In the wake of George Floyd’s murder four years ago in my home state of Minnesota, our collective consciousness was stirred, and conversations about race and racism surged to the forefront. Many White people turned to their Black friends, seeking…
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Kelli Williams was recently interviewed for the April 2024 edition of Career Vision magazine, produced by I Choose the Ladder, a platform I’ve long admired for its commitment to elevating Black women in leadership. In the feature, Kelli had the…
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We’re honored to share that The BrandLab, in partnership with Fusion Hill, has received a 2024 Hermes Creative Platinum Award for our 2023 State of the Marketing and Advertising Industry Report, recognized under the Integrated Marketing Campaign category. Out of…
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I had the incredible opportunity to join My KC Live on KCTV/KSMO/tv to talk about something I care deeply about, The BrandLab’s mission to change the face and voice of the marketing and advertising industry. Alongside my colleagues, we had…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. February 1, 2023—The BrandLab today announced that Kelli Williams will officially assume the CEO position with the organization after an interim stint starting last September. A nonprofit based in Minneapolis with offices in Kansas City…
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