Bozoma Saint John showcases creative mentorship, sparking innovation in new show On Brand with Jimmy Fallon

BOZOMA SAINT JOHN continues to blaze new trails in the marketing and media world!

This Fall, she joins host Jimmy Fallon as the creative leader on NBC’s newest primetime competition series, On Brand, a thrilling blend of Shark Tank and Project Runway. Forbes noted that Bozoma is a perfect Chief Marketing Officer of the show’s On Brand Agency because of her status as “a legendary marketing executive famous for pushing boundaries… who boasts an unmatched resumé of C-suite experience at the world’s top brands, including Uber, Pepsi, and Netflix.”

As the show’s resident marketing expert, Bozoma brings her signature brilliance to the screen, guiding contestants alongside Jimmy and other top industry names. With this exciting new role, Bozoma brings unmatched insight, energy, and inspiration to every stage. Now more than ever, she’s in the spotlight as the perfect speaker to energize your next event.

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Bozoma Saint John sees market gap and launches innovative haircare and wig brand with ‘a couple million’ of her own money 

Trailblazing, award-winning marketing executive BOZOMA SAINT JOHN launched Eve by Boz with “a couple million” of her own money after brilliantly recognizing a market gap: while touring a wig manufacturing hub in China, she saw that no company offered a variety of lace colors. “I’ve worked for enough big companies and got a lot of stock at a lot of places,” Saint John told Forbes. “It’s time to reinvest in myself, and that’s what I decided to do.” 

Invite Bozoma Saint John to your event for more brilliant insights into market innovation, consumer connections, and service-minded product development.  

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Iconic leader Bozoma Saint John’s new book, ‘The Urgent Life’, is a memoir of grief – and one woman's drive to thrive in the face of loss

When BOZOMA SAINT JOHN’s husband, Peter Saint John, died of cancer, she made one big decision: to live life with urgency. Saint John was no stranger to adversity, having fielded her father's disapproval of her marriage to Peter, navigated an interracial relationship, grieved a stillborn child – a process that led to her and Peter's separation – and navigated coparenting the daughter who she and Peter shared. When Peter knew his cancer was terminal, he gave Bozoma a short list of things to do: cancel the divorce, and call up their family and friends. 

In The Urgent Life: My Story of Love, Loss, and Survival, Bozoma takes readers through the dizzying, numbing days of that initial grief, and the courage which it sparked in her to live life in accordance with her deepest values. We witness Saint John's journey forward through this grief, as she navigates life as a single parent and builds a truly remarkable career. Saint John’s story is extraordinary, but her grief is not uncommon, and her courage is sure to touch any reader or listener who has loved, mourned and found a path through loss and grief, as well as anyone who's struggled to live life to its fullest.

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Event Success Story: Bozoma Saint John made a major impact at Braze’s FORGE Event, earning rave reviews

Trailblazing and award-winning marketing executive BOZOMA SAINT JOHN joined customer engagement powerhouse Braze for their dynamic annual user conference and made a major impact. The annual event, FORGE, explores the intersection of humanity, technology, and creativity, and Boz’s revelatory insights perfectly celebrated the theme: “Start Anywhere. Go Everywhere.” Leveraging an unparalleled breadth and depth of experience, Boz shared insights from her remarkable success at Netflix, Pepsi, Apple, Uber, and the Endeavor brands, generating excitement and leaving the captivated audience motivated to take their work to the next level. Connecting with 500 in-person and more than 3000 virtual attendees, including C-suite executives, growth marketers, and developers, the award-winning innovation expert offered profound yet actionable takeaways for maximizing high-performance engagement.

Following the event, the host raved: "Would you kindly pass along to Boz how much the Braze team and our FORGE audience of customers, prospects, and partners appreciated her lively and inspiring Fireside Chat with Astha Malik, CMO at Braze? We are also grateful that she shared her experience with her many followers. Thanks to you and all at Harry Walker and on Boz's team who helped make the magic happen.” Beyond her sought after events, Boz will published her highly anticipated memoir, The Urgent Life, which will be released in the Spring of 2023 by Penguin Books. Boz inspires groups such as Chief, Convercent, INBOUND, Adweek, SXSW, and Facebook Canada, who shared: “Bozoma was indeed magical – she crushed it today. Everyone LOVED her. Totally elevated the event for our customers!”

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Award-winning innovator Bozoma Saint John helps leadership teams reinvent themselves, innovate, and dominate their markets

Innovation expert BOZOMA SAINT JOHN has earned a formidable reputation as a trailblazing brand and marketing executive and genuine change-agent in the space. Hailed as the "coolest person to ever go on stage at an Apple event,” by Buzzfeed, Boz brings unparalleled energy, transformative thinking, and innovative ideas to each engagement. For her remarkable success at Netflix, Pepsi, Apple, Uber, and the Endeavor brands, she has received countless accolades. Boz has been honored by the Ms. Foundation for Women at the 2022 Women of Vision Awards: The Future is Feminist and was tapped to host The Africa-America Institute’s (AAI) annual gala, which brings together many notable guests, including heads of state, diplomats, government officials, business and civil society leaders and scholars. At events, Boz is consistently praised: “Bozoma was indeed magical – she crushed it today. Everyone LOVED her. Totally elevated the event for our customers!” (Facebook)

The Hall of Fame inducted Marketing Executive has been featured on the cover of Adweek as “one of the most exciting personalities in advertising,” and consistently appears on prestigious lists ranging from The Hollywood Reporter’s “Women in Entertainment Power 100” to Fast Company’s and Ad Age’s “Most Creative People” to Ebony’s 100 Powerful Executives. Boz is also set to publish her highly anticipated memoir, The Urgent Life, which will be released in the Spring of 2023 by Penguin Books. From tactical insights into the narratives and communication want from businesses now to how leadership can deliver in an authentic way, Boz's insights leave audiences prepared to innovate.

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Bozoma Saint John Named Forbes #1 Most Influential CMO

BOZOMA SAINT JOHN has been named the #1 Most Influential CMO of 2021 by Forbes, recognized for her impact shaping brands and culture.

Forbes shared, “Many chief marketing officers have personal brands that are often attached to the company they work for. Bozoma Saint John’s brand goes far beyond Netflix, where she became CMO a little more than a year ago. In her first year at the streaming giant, she’s led a wide range of creative campaigns." They also complimented her marketing experience at Endeavor, Uber, and Apple Music, as well as her classes at Harvard Business School about the power of authenticity. Forbes continued, “Saint John has also been a leader on issues related to diversity and equality. Last summer, she worked with Glennon Doyle and dozens of other celebrities on a collaborative campaign called #sharethemicnow to amplify Black voices across a wide range of white women’s Instagram accounts.” Next, Saint John is publishing a memoir, The Urgent Life, about resilience and her bold outlook on life, shaped by difficult moments such as the loss of her husband to cancer."

Hailed as the "coolest person to ever go on stage at an Apple event,” by Buzzfeed, Boz brings unparalleled energy, transformative thinking, and innovative ideas to each engagement.

Case Study: Bozoma Saint John taught a “Badass Workshop” at Harvard Business School, sharing the secrets to her success

Netflix’s Former Chief Marketing Officer BOZOMA SAINT JOHN led a workshop called “Anatomy of a Badass” at Harvard Business School, speaking to MBA candidates to teach the secrets to her success. Harvard’s short intensive programs (SIP) generally have 50-60 participants, but around 300 students expressed interest in this one. Along with her experience as Netflix’s CMO, Saint John is the former CMO at Endeavor, Chief Brand Officer at Uber, and Marketing Executive for Apple Music and PepsiCo, giving her a wide range of experience as a trailblazing brand marketing executive that she shared with a new generation of business leaders. Saint John spoke on the tactical and pivotal marketing moves she made during her career by trusting her gut instincts, which she finds critical for her success. Professor Francesca Gino shared on social media after the sessions, “Loved today’s class. Among the many insights: Set your own expectations. Say it, by stating them outloud. Advocate for them. Share them with your pack so that they can speak about them outloud in rooms you are not in.”