McDonald Marketing

Kelly McDonald is a nationally recognized expert in diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I), leadership, marketing, and sales. She is a 4X bestselling author and renowned professional speaker. With over a decade of experience in speaking and writing about the importance of diversity in business, Kelly has been featured on CNBC, Forbes Magazine, BusinessWeek, Fast Company, CNNMoney.com, and SiriusXM Radio. Her client experience includes iconic brands such as Toyota, State Farm, Nike, Harley-Davidson, Miller-Coors, Sherwin-Williams, Great Clips, and NASA.

Kelly's latest book, "It's Time to Talk about Race at Work", provides a roadmap for businesspeople to create a fair and equitable workplace. The book offers actionable steps and strategies to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Kelly's approach focuses on practical advice and real-world examples, making it easy for leaders to understand the costs and risks of lacking diversity, how to start difficult conversations, and how to ensure diversity and inclusion efforts are effective.

Kelly's work is centered around the concept of "people not like you, " emphasizing the importance of understanding and engaging with diverse groups. Her expertise spans from marketing to leadership, consumer trends, and the customer experience. She is the founder of McDonald Marketing, which has been recognized as one of the "Top Ad Agencies in the U.S." and one of the fastest-growing independently-owned companies in the U.S.

Kelly's clear and approachable style makes her a sought-after speaker and author. Her books have all made the list of Top 10 Bestselling Business Books, including "How to Work With & Lead People Not Like You", "How to Market to People Not Like You", and "Crafting the Customer Experience for People Not Like You".