Opinion

How Walter T. Geer III’s stroke helped him reevaluate ad industry stress

Walter T. Geer III (Courtesy of Walter Geer)
May 07, 2024 09:30 AM

They say the two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why. My beautiful 9-year-old daughter has always been my why. My reason for holding this industry accountable for creating space for diversity. My reason for calling in a multitude of executives to have live discussions on my Instagram account about their companies’ progress. My reason for creating the Black Madison Avenue documentary. My reason for being my authentic self, speaking my truths and creating opportunities for those who look like my daughter and me.

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