Spotify’s head of cultural partnerships and host of The Get Up podcast takes our career questionnaire.
What’s your best habit, and what’s your worst one?
I love long showers and I have a meticulous oral care routine, but I take forever in the bathroom and it drives my family and friends crazy!
Is there a businessperson you admire?
[Former American Express CEO] Ken Chenault. I admire the way he navigated through a complex organization to the very top as a Black man.
What’s the buzzword you never want to hear again?
“You’re muted.”
All right already . . . .
What’s the best mistake you ever made?
I was P. Diddy’s personal assistant, and I didn’t like the direction the job was moving in. The hours and environment were unhealthy. I needed to make an immediate change, so I quit without a backup plan.
Is there a book you recommend to everyone?
All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks. It completely changed the way that I view love in every sense.
Do you have a wardrobe staple?
A colorful pair of socks coordinated with my outfit.
Do you have a style icon?
As a kid watching
The Dick Van Dyke
Show reruns, I was struck by his style. I loved the cut and fit of his suits. That was the first time I thought suits could look cool.
What’s always in your bag?
Over-the-ear Bose headphones with noise cancellation.
Do you have a favorite object in your office?
The door!
What is your biggest indulgence?
Brooklyn Nets season tickets. Sneakers are a close second.
Do you have a favorite form of exercise?
I rotate between body-weight workouts and gym workouts with weights. My home workout takes 10 minutes and I can do it anywhere, which eliminates excuses.
What TV show are you mid-binge on?
I’m watching the original run of Unsolved Mysteries
with Robert Stack on Hulu. I didn’t remember they used the actual people and police for the reenactments whenever possible. . . . What?!
Do you have a favorite podcast?
The Midnight
Miracle with Dave Chappelle, Yasiin Bey, and Talib
Kweli. [It’s] a flyon-the-wall experience with fantastic storytelling.
What is your go-to food for fast fuel?
A banana, Granny Smith apple, grapes, or an orange.
What do you send to congratulate someone?
More often than not, a carefully curated GIF.
Do you have a “get pumped” song?
“Win” by Jay Rock.
Is there a meeting you never miss?
I host our weekly music team happy hours. It’s a time where the global music team comes together to bond, laugh, speak freely, and celebrate each other. Sometimes we just talk. Sometimes we have surprise celebrity guests who I interview.