IAM183- Communication Professional Helps Clients Tell Complex Stories

Calvin Dark has built his reputation as a creative branding, media, and communications professional for a diverse group of clients & partners. In 2014, Calvin co-founded RC Communications to help clients find their voices to tell complex stories. 
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Throughout his career, Calvin held several leadership roles where he advised embassies, international organizations, foundations & multinational corporations on their strategic communications, public affairs & media outreach. 

Calvin appears regularly in US and international media as a commentator and analyst on foreign affairs, US politics, current events.
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Calvin is a graduate of Duke University, a Fulbright Scholar to Morocco, and speaks English, French, Spanish & Arabic.

Website: https://www.rccommsdc.com/

• CEO Hack: (1) Having a routine, (2) Not losing sight of the goals and vision (3) Not getting discouraged or distracted
• CEO Nugget: Don't be overwhelmed by the intensity of the moment
• CEO Defined: Doing what you love and being accountable

Personal website: www.calvindark.com 
Twitter: @TalesDarkSide
Instagram: @TalesDarkSide

Full Interview

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Intro 0:02

Do you want to learn effective ways to build relationships, generate sales and grow your business from successful entrepreneurs, startups, and CEOs without listening to a long, long, long interview? If so, you've come to the right place. Gresham Harkless values your time and is ready to share with you precisely the information you're in search of. This is the I AM CEO Podcast.

Gresham Harkless 0:27

Hello, hello, hello! This is Gresham from the I AM CEO Podcast and I have a very special guest on the show today. I have Calvin Dark of RC Communications. Calvin, it's awesome to have you on the show.

Calvin Dark 0:35

Glad to be here!

Gresham Harkless 0:36

What I wanted to do, is read a little bit more about Calvin so you can hear about all the awesome things that he's doing. Calvin Dark has built his reputation as a creative branding, media, and communications professional for a diverse group of clients and partners. In 2014, Calvin co-founded RC Communications to help clients find their voices to tell complex stories. Throughout his career, Calvin held several leadership roles where he advised embassies, international organizations, foundations, and multinational corporations on their strategic communication, public affairs, and media outreach.

Calvin appears regularly in US and international media as a commentator and analyst on foreign affairs, US politics, and current events. Calvin is a graduate of Duke University, a Fulbright Scholar to Morocco, and speaks English, French, Spanish, and Arabic. The first question I had was to hear a little bit more about your CEO story, what led you to start your business?