JOI
BROWN
Joi Brown is an accomplished executive who has made an indelible mark on the entertainment and business industries. Her extensive industry experience spans Atlantic Records, where she has worked with an impressive roster of the biggest names in music and brands, including Cardi B, Bruno Mars, Charli XcX, Janelle Monae, Brandy, Sean Paul, Gucci Mane, Bazzi, Kehlani, Tank, Lizzo, Missy Elliott, Rico Nasty, Rita Ora, Wiz Khalifa, and many more.
Joi’s reputation for excellence continued to soar as the Head of Strategic Partnerships at ICM Partners. She used her extensive connections and expertise in branding to connect ICM clients with some of the world’s leading brands.
As the Founder and CEO of Culture Creators, an influential organization that connects global cultural pioneers with the new generation of diverse creators of culture, Joi has been instrumental in creating a more inclusive world. Under her leadership, Culture Creators has awarded over $300,000 in scholarship money to HBCU students across the United States in the past two years.
Culture Creators also helps develop a talent pipeline and employment and internship opportunities across leading companies, including JBL Audio, Warner Music Group, and Showtime Networks Inc. The organization provides a wide range of networking events, workshops, and leadership training programs that cater to college students, entry-level employees, and C-suite executives. Additionally, Culture Creators hosts college summits to provide additional training, soft skill development, and free mentorship for all students of color.
Culture Creators also creates curricula for company internship programs to level the entry pool for students of color applying for internship and employment opportunities. The organization provides workshops and access to funding for entrepreneurs and start-ups, further promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every industry. The organization aims to be a global advocate for thought and servant leadership, equity in hiring and retention practices, and comprehensive programs across all industries to ensure substantive influence, economic growth, and cooperative economics.
FOUNDER & CEO
In addition to its other initiatives, Culture Creators is a leading advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in every industry. The organization works as an agency partner to corporations to create strategies for recruiting and retaining people of color for C-suite and board seats.
Many prestigious organizations have recognized Joi’s outstanding work and dedication to creating a more inclusive world. She has received numerous awards, including but not limited to Billboard Top Women in Music, Ebony Power 100, Change Agent award by The Black Music Action Coalition, Change Agent award by the New York Urban League, Top women in music by Pollstar, and Billboard Magazine’s power player in 2020.
Joi is a newlywed, having married Howard Lindsay recently. She is a proud wife and mother of twin teenage daughters, a Howard alum, and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She also sits on the Board of Directors for MUSIC WILL, a national nonprofit dedicated to building a world where kids can live rich, purposeful lives by ensuring that all public-school children can unlock their passion for music.
Joi’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and creating a more inclusive world makes her an exemplary leader in the entertainment and business industries.
JOI
BROWN
FOUNDER & CEO
Joi Brown is an accomplished executive who has made an indelible mark on the entertainment and business industries. Her extensive industry experience spans Atlantic Records, where she has worked with an impressive roster of the biggest names in music and brands, including Cardi B, Bruno Mars, Charli XcX, Janelle Monae, Brandy, Sean Paul, Gucci Mane, Bazzi, Kehlani, Tank, Lizzo, Missy Elliott, Rico Nasty, Rita Ora, Wiz Khalifa, and many more.
Joi’s reputation for excellence continued to soar as the Head of Strategic Partnerships at ICM Partners. She used her extensive connections and expertise in branding to connect ICM clients with some of the world’s leading brands.
As the Founder and CEO of Culture Creators, an influential organization that connects global cultural pioneers with the new generation of diverse creators of culture, Joi has been instrumental in creating a more inclusive world. Under her leadership, Culture Creators has awarded over $300,000 in scholarship money to HBCU students across the United States in the past two years.
Culture Creators also helps develop a talent pipeline and employment and internship opportunities across leading companies, including JBL Audio, Warner Music Group, and Showtime Networks Inc. The organization provides a wide range of networking events, workshops, and leadership training programs that cater to college students, entry-level employees, and C-suite executives. Additionally, Culture Creators hosts college summits to provide additional training, soft skill development, and free mentorship for all students of color.
Culture Creators also creates curricula for company internship programs to level the entry pool for students of color applying for internship and employment opportunities. The organization provides workshops and access to funding for entrepreneurs and start-ups, further promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every industry. The organization aims to be a global advocate for thought and servant leadership, equity in hiring and retention practices, and comprehensive programs across all industries to ensure substantive influence, economic growth, and cooperative economics.
In addition to its other initiatives, Culture Creators is a leading advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in every industry. The organization works as an agency partner to corporations to create strategies for recruiting and retaining people of color for C-suite and board seats.
Many prestigious organizations have recognized Joi’s outstanding work and dedication to creating a more inclusive world. She has received numerous awards, including but not limited to Billboard Top Women in Music, Ebony Power 100, Change Agent award by The Black Music Action Coalition, Change Agent award by the New York Urban League, Top women in music by Pollstar, and Billboard Magazine’s power player in 2020.
Joi is a newlywed, having married Howard Lindsay recently. She is a proud wife and mother of twin teenage daughters, a Howard alum, and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She also sits on the Board of Directors for MUSIC WILL, a national nonprofit dedicated to building a world where kids can live rich, purposeful lives by ensuring that all public-school children can unlock their passion for music.
Joi’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and creating a more inclusive world makes her an exemplary leader in the entertainment and business industries.