Julian Newman

founder & ceo, culture creative

Julian S. Newman, founder and CEO of Culture Creative, is a certified diversity and inclusion thought leader based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a cultural intelligence strategist, author and motivational speaker, Julian has spoken to more than 100,000 people nationally and internationally during the past 20 years. Culture Creative’s clients include advertising agency Leo Burnett, United Nations (UN) Women, and Michigan State, along with other universities, school districts, and philanthropic organizations.

Since the launch of Culture Creative in 2014, Julian and his team have worked with more than 100 companies and non-profit organizations globally to develop culturally aware leaders, employees, and more empowered communities. Julian inspires people to believe in their inner-hero and be world changers. Julian shares his leadership development expertise with corporate, non-profit, creative, and faith-based clients. He has a unique gift of bringing people of diverse backgrounds together to find common ground and become more beautiful together. Culture Creative empowers them with curated seminars, training materials, and lectures that are specific to a client's needs.

Julian is a #GirlDad of four lovely daughters and advocate for women’s empowerment. He speaks on behalf of the National Diversity Council and serves as an advisor to the Disruptive Technologists Think Tank. He is a 2021 altMBA candidate, has published writings with various media outlets, including Relevant Magazine, and will soon be releasing a series of books and cultural intelligence reports.