MANILA, PHILIPPINES — To say it plainly, the pandemic has made it a difficult and challenging year for us all. Despite the struggles and uncertainties, however, it’s important to remember why we still celebrate International Women’s Month. In the words of author Diane Mariechild, “A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture, and transform.” This strong and healing essence remains something to honor and commend, most especially during these trying times.
Meet Merlee Jayme, a remarkable individual who embodies a woman’s decisive leadership and maternal tenderness. As a dedicated mom who also happens to be the Global President of DentsuMcGarryBowen, she exemplifies how multi-talented and capable women really are.
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Merlee is one of the most celebrated creative leaders in the Philippine advertising industry where she works toward providing a full suite of creative services and brand solutions under DentsuMcGarryBowen. Merlee and her team were responsible for winning the country’s first-ever Cannes Lions award in 2008 with “Duct Tape” for women’s rights group Gabriela.
Merlee is also the first Filipino to be named as Creative of the Year for Southeast Asia in the Campaign Asia Pacific Agency of the Year Awards. In addition, she is one of only 8 women in the 100 Best Chief Creative Officers in the world, based on the Drum’s global ranking in 2019.
In celebration of Women’s Month, Merlee will be sharing her story and more in the upcoming adobo Talks “adobo She Creative Breakfast: an intimate conversation over breakfast with women in creative”, the first event under the Adobo SheCreative Network. The session will feature a lineup of outstanding women leaders who have made their mark in their creative industries in an insightful morning session on what it takes to lead their respective fields.
Merlee is set to speak at the upcoming event with her keynote session: “WFH: Women From Home”.
Leading our sessions would be McDonald’s Philippine’s Managing Director, Margot Torres “Choose to Lead: Women Leadership.
Moderated by adobo magazine’s EIC Angel Guerrero on Facebook Live, the adobo SheCreative Virtual Breakfast shines the spotlight on six women who fearlessly took on their industries in the creative world. Get to know the individuals cooking up a storm in the morning of March 23rd.
The event will be followed by sessions from:
- Isa Lorenzo, Gallery Director of Silverlens Galleries | “Who Wants to be a Gallerist?”
- Rita Nazareno, Creative Director of ZACARIAS 1925 | “Craft + Creation”
- Raxenne Dosher Maniquiz, Graphic Designer & illustrator | “Beginning, Middle, and Endemic: My Illustration Journey with Flora”
- Rosario Juan, Social Media Strategist, Cafe Owner, Coffee Roaster and Cat Lover / founder, Commune Café + Bar | “Pandemic Grind: Entrepreneurship, Coffee, & Corona”
- Merlee Jayme, Global President, dentsu mcgarrybowen “WFH: Women From Home”
The virtual program will go live via Facebook on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, from 9:00am – 12:00pm PHT+. First 150 RSVPs get vouchers and freebies from our partners. Register for free here.
Our first session is co-presented by Lazada, H&M, McDonald’s, and Johnson & Johnson. Our streaming partner for this event is Kumu. Our segment partners are: FlowerStore.PH, Belle De Jour, Jacob’s Creek, and Bahn Mi Coffee.
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Virtual Breakfast Session on What Women Do
adobo magazine, the word of creativity be launching their new initiative, the adobo SheCreative Network, on March 23, 2021, with a virtual session themed, What Women Do. A full morning session with talks from influential women in the creative industries who will share their insights and experiences on what it takes to be at the helm of their respective industries.
About the adobo SheCreative Network
adobo SheCreative Network is a social enterprise, that champions women in Creative, in Business, and in Society. The organization supports and empowers women by recognizing their creative talent, enhancing their creative capabilities, as well as, celebrating their achievements. A network of talented women, creative entrepreneurs, both in leadership roles and aspirants. Women with the passion, skills, and influence to impact positively on the creative industries, culture, business, communities, and on future generations.
Uplifting Women in Creativity the world over. #adoboSheCreative
#WhatWomenDo logo designed by Villarica Manuel.
