Maria Brito has conquered art, now she’s trying to inspire creativity

What's Next Podcast with Umindi Francis

Maria Brito is an award-winning contemporary art advisor, entrepreneur, author, and curator. Her bestselling book, “How Creativity Rules The World,” was a winner of the International Book Awards in the Business and Entrepreneurship Categories, as well as chosen by Next Big Idea Club as one of the best business and creativity books of the year in 2022.

She's worked with some of the world's most renowned artists and institutions and has been an art advisor for many notable celebrities. In 2020, Brito was named by Art News as one of the visionaries who have shaped the art world, and Complex Magazine selected her as one of the 20 power players in the world of art.

In this episode, we talk about boosting creativity for entrepreneurs, her superpowers as a marketer, and how artists are always on the cusp of the next big thing.

Find Maria online at https://www.mariabrito.com. And check out her book, “How Creativity Rules The World: The Art and Business of Turning Your Ideas into Gold.”

About Umindi

Umindi Francis is the CEO and founder of the award-winning global brand consulting firm UFCG. She has led strategy and marketing for some of the world's leading brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, and Bumble. Over the years, she has worked with celebrities and numerous brands, ranging from The New York Times to the United States Institute of Peace, as a business strategy adviser. Umindi has been featured in a number of publications, including Time, New York, and Vogue, and is the recipient of a United States Congressional Recognition for Business Achievement.

Follow Umindi on Instagram @Umindi360 and on Linkedin here and the podcast @whatsnextwithumindi.