In this episode we chat to the incredible Mariota Essery, in partnership with the Red & Yellow Creative School of Business in Cape Town. Mariota Essery is a globally recognized Executive Creative Director with over 20 years of experience in Cape Town, London, Amsterdam, and now Los Angeles. Originally from South Africa, she currently leads creative efforts at DoorDash, a company with over $2 billion in marketing spend and the largest food delivery platform in the U.S At DoorDash, she launched Superette, the in-house creative studio, and expanded the team by 25 people. Under her leadership, DoorDash has won two Cannes Grand Prix and earned top rankings like #2 in-house agency by The One Club and a spot among the top 50 hottest brands. Mariota is a sought-after speaker and judge at major industry events, including Cannes and The One Show. Previously, she led award-winning campaigns for brands like Adidas, Google, and Gatorade at top global agencies. Her leadership is shaped by the South African philosophy of uBUNTU, creating a culture of collaboration and creativity within her teams.