Jul 8, 2025
Owning Your Story with Cannes Lions’ SIBI Alumni Tutors Nicky Lorenzo & Estefania López
Nicky Lorenzo & Estefania López, Cannes Lions 2025 SIBI alumni tutors, share their journeys of resilience, transformation, and supporting the next generation of creatives.
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What happens when you break into spaces you once thought were out of reach? In this episode, Nicky Lorenzo and Estefania “Nia” López, alumni tutors for the 2025 Cannes Lions See It Be It (SIBI) program, share their personal journeys through this prestigious accelerator in the creative and advertising industries. They discuss the transformative impact of the program on their personal lives, careers, and how they’re now supporting this year’s SIBI cohort. Focusing on resilience and self-discovery, they explore the importance of rewriting personal narratives, building strong support networks, and the lasting value of the SIBI experience. Tune in for compelling accounts and actionable insights on building inclusive, impactful careers in advertising, marketing, creative industries, and beyond. This episode was produced by Hauwa Otori with help from Osheiza Otori. Music composed by Kevin Edwards. You can follow Founders International Network on LinkedIn and BBP on Instagram.
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