{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"191. Agency Life Unfiltered","description":"\ud83c\udfa7 Summary: In this episode of the Programmatic Digest, H\u00e9l\u00e8ne sits down with Alexa Fulmer, a seasoned programmatic buyer and advocate for inclusion, to discuss what it\u2019s really like navigating agency life as a gay woman of colour. From microaggressions and being the only person of colour in the room to building confidence and community, Alexa shares her story with vulnerability, insight, and strength. They unpack how authenticity in the workplace often comes at a cost, the emotional labour tied to identity, and why representation matters\u2014especially in leadership. Alexa also reflects on her early career decisions, the pressure to conform, and how she now leads with empathy and purpose. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about inclusion, equity, or simply trying to show up fully in their career. &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; \ud83e\udde0 About Us: We teach historically excluded individuals how to break into programmatic media buying and land their dream jobs. Through our Reach and Frequency\u00ae program, an engaged community, and expert coaching, we offer:   Executive Membership \u2013 For mid- to senior-level programmatic pros seeking ongoing growth Join here   Accelerator Program \u2013 6-week intensive training with live coaching Sign up   Self-Paced Course \u2013 Learn at your own speed  Enroll here   &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; \u23f1 Timestamps: (00:00) \u2013 Welcome &amp;amp; how H\u00e9l\u00e8ne and Alexa connected (02:17) \u2013 Alexa\u2019s path from hospitality to programmatic media (06:28) \u2013 Publicis, programmatic vs. digital, and career pivots (09:15) \u2013 Diversity at big vs. small agencies in the US &amp;amp; UK (13:02) \u2013 Launching (and losing) a DEI newsletter (17:35) \u2013 Microaggressions: \u201cCan I touch your hair?\u201d moments (22:41) \u2013 H\u00e9l\u00e8ne\u2019s story on being erased in client meetings (27:15) \u2013 Allyship, proximity, and true support (30:55) \u2013 Communities to join: Our Third Place, TWIP, Sisters in Sales (35:10) \u2013 Authenticity in corporate culture: what it costs (40:27) \u2013 Advice to early career professionals: \u201cFeel the fear and do it anyway\u201d &amp;nbsp;  \ud83d\udc64 Meet Our Guest: Alexa Fulmer \u2013 Programmatic Buyer &amp;amp; Inclusion Advocate \ud83d\udcce Connect on LinkedIn  \ud83d\udcbb Meet The Team: H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Parker \u2013 Chief Programmatic Coach \ud83c\udf10 heleneparker.com\ud83d\udd17 LinkedIn Manuela Cortes \u2013 Co-Host, Programmatic Digest en Espa\u00f1ol \ud83d\udd17 LinkedIn &amp;nbsp;  \ud83c\udf93 Learn Programmatic:   For Teams: heleneparker.com\/workshop   For Individual Buyers: heleneparker.com\/library   Subscribe to the Newsletter: heleneparker.com\/newsletter   &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Programmatic Digest","author_url":"http:\/\/programmaticdigest.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39995130\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/ec826d\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39995130"}