Making the Moment, the podcast that brings you the untold stories, unfiltered insights, and big ideas from the architects behind the moments that matter.
Join your host Aja Bradley-Kemp, as each week she and her guests will show you how to design experiences that not only captivate audiences but also drive value for your organization. Whether you’re looking to build buzz, boost loyalty, or drive revenue, these tips will give you actionable ideas to help you design customer experiences that truly make an impact.
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How CultureCon Built a 10,000+ Person Festival on Community, Trust & Belonging
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to turn ten people in a Harlem apartment into a 10,000 plus person event and what can brands learn from it? In this special live episode of Making the Moment, host Aja Bradley Kemp sits down with Imani Ellis, founder and CEO of CultureCon, to unpack the blueprint behind one of the most emotionally resonant creative festivals in the world. From a vouching-based growth system to a 93% brand recall rate, Imani breaks down exactly how CultureCon has cracked the ...
7 Aug 2025
7 Experts Breakdown the Sydney Sweeney Social Media Drama
Host Aja Bradley Kemp interviews seven marketing experts, including Hailey Knott, about the viral Sydney Sweeney jean ad, exploring whether it was a marketing success or a misstep.
10 Jul 2025
Activation to Acquisition: The $600 Million blueprint that helped Mielle become a Cultural Force
Selina Davis discusses how experiential marketing and brand activations fueled Mielle's growth and acquisition by P&G in an interview with Aja Bradley Kemp.
1 Jul 2025
Innovate or Be Left Behind: Live Events that Beat the Algorithmpisode
Kim Aimi recounts her career journey to Aja Bradley-Kemp, revealing the strategy and creativity required to orchestrate global brand activations and turn pressure into possibility in this interview.
24 Jun 2025
Turning Cold Calls into Corporate Deals: LaTonya Story shares the Sports Power Brunch Playbook
LaTonya Story reveals to host Aja Bradley-Kemp her Sports Power Brunch playbook, detailing how she transformed cold calls into major corporate deals within the sports industry in this interview.
17 Jun 2025
When a Big Chop Becomes Big Impact: How Ava Pearl is building CurlyConLA through Authenticity, Culture & Community
Ava Pearl discusses how she created CurlyConLA, a community-focused event celebrating natural hair, and shares insights on building authentic connections, making this an interview episode.
10 Jun 2025
Game-Changing Experiences: Creating Cultural Moments in the World of Sports
Ashley Hamilton, NFL Director, explores how to integrate local culture into global sporting events, ensuring deeper fan engagement and flawless execution in this interview.
21 May 2025
Billionaires, Hip-Hop, and Human Connection: Aja’s Journey as a Moment Maker
In this special solo episode of Making the Moment, host Aja Bradley-Kemp flips the mic and formally introduces herself—sharing her incredible career journey from MAC Cosmetics to founding the award-winning experiential agency, Conversate Collective. Aja opens up about the iconic moments that shaped her path, like working on the legendary MAC Viva Glam campaign featuring Mary J. Blige and Lil Kim, launching iconic celebrity sneaker collaborations for Reebok, and why a single, heartfelt interac...
13 May 2025
Joy is the real ROI: Creating Brand Moments That Stick (Like Slime!)
What happens when a logistical nightmare turns into a major sign of success? This week on Making the Moment, we dive into the chaotic early days of Sloomoo Institute with co-founder Karen Robinowitz. She shares the wild story of their launch, where a massive ticket mix-up, that could have damaged their business, set the stage for a slime-filled empire built on joy. Karen breaks down how an unconventional concept rooted in play turned into a scalable, sticky brand with massive reach—and why fa...
6 May 2025
A-List SECRETS REVEALED! Ashley Adana on Taming High-Profile Personalities
Get the inside scoop on managing the stars! Ashley Adana, the go-to event planner for A-list celebrities, shares her surprising secrets and expert guide to handling high-profile personalities. This is your exclusive backstage pass to the world of VIP events. Unlock the blueprint for building something amazing. Listen now!
29 Apr 2025
Zara's Million Dollar Secret: Tory Archbold's Retail Revolution
Ever wondered how Zara took Australia by storm and achieved a million-dollar launch day? Join Aja Bradley on Making the Moment as she uncovers the incredible story of Tory Archbold, the marketing powerhouse behind this retail phenomenon. Discover the surprising strategies and meticulous planning that fueled this unprecedented success and learn the insider secrets to creating a launch that truly captivates and converts.
20 Apr 2025
Kicks & Fro's Founder Melissa Carnegie
🎙️ In this episode of Making the Moment, host Aja Bradley-Kemp sits down with Melissa Carnegie — founder of Kicks & Fro's — to talk about what it means to create space, build community, and make cultural statements through every step you take. 👟 From fresh kicks to fearless identity, Melissa shares the story behind Kicks & Fros and how she’s redefining sneaker culture for Black women and girls. We dive into: The power of blending personal style with purpose How Melissa turned a pas...
14 Apr 2025
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Hailey Knott
Selina Davis
Kim Aimi
LaTonya Story
Ava Pearl
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YouTube views
11,006
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100
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43
Social presence
90
YouTube
72
Engagement
32
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