🎙️ Get ready for a dose of pure inspiration! 🌟

In this episode of ALP, Tom Christmann speaks with creative, hip hop artist and activist, Roshmond "Sum" Patten, Creative Director at creative agency GLOW. 🔥 Discover how his unique journey from music journalism to advertising has shaped his creative prowess and provided a fresh perspective in the industry.

Sum comes from a long line of educators and graduated from Morehouse College with a Biology degree. But his passion for music and knack for writing led him to break into the advertising world through a social agency at a music magazine. 🎵

From there, he embarked on an exciting freelancing career, taking on various roles as a social media manager, deal-maker for hip-hop artists, and even training the genre AI on streaming services. Talk about versatility! 🎧

But Sum's quest for a life of experimentation and creating his own sources of revenue didn't stop there. Sum's music has made waves too, being featured in numerous TV shows and video games. 🎮

In this conversation, Sum shares his insights into crafting award-winning social media campaigns, including his work on the acclaimed Donald Glover show "Atlanta" while at Cashmere Agency. 🏆

If you're an ad student or creative professional seeking inspiration, this episode is a must-listen. Gain valuable insights from Sum's journey, his unconventional career choices, and his unique approach to creativity. 🚀

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Enjoy the episode!