Bozoma Saint John
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- The Diary Of A CEO1h 36m
CMO Of Netflix: "Work Life Balance" Is BAD Advice! I Lost My Baby & My Husband!
Bozema St. John, a marketing executive who previously worked with Apple, Netflix, and Pepsi, leverages a life defined by political displacement, the loss of a daughter, and the death of her husband to advocate for a leadership philosophy rooted in intuition and radical self-prioritization. Her narrative highlights a career breakthrough where she secured a position from Spike Lee by critiquing his script as a junior employee, a moment that established her belief in fostering teams where junior members feel safe challenging strategy. St. John advises aspiring leaders to reject linear paths in favor of listening to their own voices and practicing "selfishness" to ensure long-term fulfillment, arguing that personal clarity is the only way to avoid ending up unsatisfied in one's final days.
- Goldman Sachs35 min
Talks at GS – Bozoma Saint John: Driving Change at Uber & Beyond
In June 2017, Bozema St. John joined Uber as its inaugural Chief Brand Officer to lead a critical cultural pivot that addressed severe reputational damage and sexual harassment allegations under the company's previous leadership. Tasked with rebuilding trust and fostering inclusivity during the transition to CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, St. John implemented a strategy integrating pop culture and authentic human narratives to transform the brand from a utility into a source of pride for drivers, employees, and diverse communities. Her approach emphasizes systemic change and genuine allyship, aiming to redefine Silicon Valley's image by centering underrepresented voices while rejecting performative gestures in favor of substantive organizational transformation.