This is about people—ridiculously talented people of color who are out there getting it done.

They’re making.

They’re leading.

They’re innovating.

They’re walking through thresholds, knocking down walls, and challenging industries.

And yet, you might not even know who they are. The Boom List is changing that. These people need to be celebrated. Their ideas, heard. Their work, seen. Quite frankly, it’s time for these people to blow up.

What is the Boom List?

Creative industries shape much of the way we see the world yet are as much at fault as others when it comes to representation. The Boom List is a direct response to the inequitable lack of opportunities provided for creative thinkers of color to be seen and heard and grow. We are a network that elevates these people, amplifying their voices, driving connections amongst them, and inspiring their communities.

Who is TBL?

In 2018 Carl Desir, a talent development expert and former Global Executive Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at RGA, founded The Boom List to celebrate and highlight creative thinkers of color across varied industries.