Episode 51: Dionna Dorsey: From Childhood Hobby to Creating Opportunities for Marginalized Communities

EU-Startups Podcast

Dionna Dorsey, co-founder and CEO of the Creative Ladder, shares her journey and mission to make creative careers more accessible to marginalized communities. She discusses her childhood influences on creativity and how her love for design led to entrepreneurship. Dionna explains the inspiration behind the Creative Ladder and its programs to address the opportunity deficit. She emphasizes the importance of meaningful networking opportunities and shares memorable experiences from Creative Ladder events. Dionna also talks about the impact of mentorship and about having Ryan Reynolds as co-founder. She offers advice for navigating the creative landscape and defines success in terms of the lives touched and opportunities created. Lastly, Dionna shares her personal interests outside of the business world. Takeaways 1.Meaningful networking opportunities are crucial for young creatives to foster connections and support. 2.Mentorship and role models are pivotal in shaping young people's journey. 3.Successful future is a future where underrepresented communities are fully represented and there's no longer a need for the Creative Ladder.