From Boardrooms to Balance – Kerel Cooper on Career, Culture & Timepieces | Wrist Check Pod Ep 101
<p>In this episode of The Wrist Check Podcast, we sit down with Kerel Cooper, a seasoned C-suite marketing executive and founder of The Minority Report podcast, which highlights Black and Brown business professionals and creatives. Kerel shares his journey from a humble upbringing to building a successful career in marketing, reflecting on the pivotal moments that shaped him—including receiving his first watch as a graduation gift. He also discusses his shift away from the Apple Watch back to mechanical timepieces, a move that allowed him to unplug from constant digital connectivity and embrace a healthier balance. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about career growth, collecting watches, and finding mindfulness through horology.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters00:00 - Intro02:07 - Wrist Check02:49 - Rashawns Oris Diver 6505:20 - Perri&#39;s Vintage Omega Seamaster06:19 - Kerel&#39;s Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze09:26 - Kerel&#39;s career path17:40 - How watches shaped Kerel&#39;s career18:45 - Kerel&#39;s first watch, King seiko19:24 - Getting rid of the of the Apple Watch20:56 - The evolving marketing landscape23:53 - Watch brands doing great marketing25:30 - The Impact Of The Apple Watch28:14 - Kerel&#39;s Rolex Explorer38:48 - Kerel talks his kids and watches40:41 - Kerel&#39;s Tissot PRX46:21 - Giving WCP Their Flowers46:47 - What&#39;s the next watch50:00 - Who should we have on the show?51:48 - Outro</p>
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In this episode of The Wrist Check Podcast, we sit down with Kerel Cooper, a seasoned C-suite marketing executive and founder of The Minority Report podcast, which highlights Black and Brown business professionals and creatives. Kerel shares his journey from a humble upbringing to building a successful career in marketing, reflecting on the pivotal moments that shaped him—including receiving his first watch as a graduation gift. He also discusses his shift away from the Apple Watch back to mechanical timepieces, a move that allowed him to unplug from constant digital connectivity and embrace a healthier balance. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about career growth, collecting watches, and finding mindfulness through horology.
Chapters00:00 - Intro02:07 - Wrist Check02:49 - Rashawns Oris Diver 6505:20 - Perri's Vintage Omega Seamaster06:19 - Kerel's Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze09:26 - Kerel's career path17:40 - How watches shaped Kerel's career18:45 - Kerel's first watch, King seiko19:24 - Getting rid of the of the Apple Watch20:56 - The evolving marketing landscape23:53 - Watch brands doing great marketing25:30 - The Impact Of The Apple Watch28:14 - Kerel's Rolex Explorer38:48 - Kerel talks his kids and watches40:41 - Kerel's Tissot PRX46:21 - Giving WCP Their Flowers46:47 - What's the next watch50:00 - Who should we have on the show?51:48 - Outro