I’m Kev Clarke, a creative of many hats but I tend to wear one at a time. Throughout my life, a recurring compliment I would receive is, “ you have a way with words.” As the winner of the 7th-grade spelling bee, I could see why they’d say that.

Attending the same Brooklyn high school as JAY-Z, Biggie, and Busta Rhymes, creativity was all around me. I began with music but quickly expanded after meeting a content curator for 2 Chainz, who sold me my first camera on Facebook Marketplace. This led me to shoot events like Rolling Loud NY, deepening my passion for capturing culture. I then created ToberTalks, a podcast where I spotlighted creatives across music, fashion, and art. What started as a podcast led to the development of a fashion brand with over 500 original pieces. Though people often told me to focus on just one path, I embraced all forms of creativity and it paid off.

When I discovered advertising, I became laser focused on building a career rooted in creativity. I knew that working alongside the sharpest minds would only make me better, so I immersed myself in three competitive programs: The Workshop, The One School, and D&AD Shift. They gave me the skills, discipline, and network to break into the industry. That path led to a full-time creative role at Ogilvy, where I had the opportunity to concept campaigns with award-winning teams for iconic brands like IKEA, Verizon, Coca-Cola, and Visa.

Experiences: Creative Director, Music Artist, Clothing Designer, DJ, Photographer, Hip Hop Historian, NBA Enthusiast, Chronic Art Exhibit Observer, Music Video Director, Former Apartment Shower, Former Banker, Former Crime Law Major, Former Environmental Restoration Specialist, Former Vegan Restaurant Chef.