MEET SHAKIRA
I grew up reading Shakespeare and Toni Morrison. Opera at Lincoln Center on Saturdays, and six-hour Baptist church services on Sundays. My perspective is shaped by many influences, driven by a deep curiosity about where human experiences intersect.
I don’t think I’m ever off because everything that I take in helps to feed my process. When not working, you can find me at a museum or gallery, sharing things I find cool in various group chats, or listening to stories from strangers.
Shakira Polite
field notes
Some might call them receipts. I like to call them love notes—but that felt a little too personal. So I landed on Field Notes: a collection of reflections from the people I’ve had the honor to work alongside. These notes speak to the impact of my work out in the world.
Charles Hall, Creative Director
“Shakira is the strategic partner every creative needs.”
Lindsey Neeld, Strategy Director - The Mix Global
“I jotted down this quote from Shakira during our call which I thought was illuminating, “If you understand culture, you understand people.”
John Roberts, Chief Strategy Officer + Founder
Truth Collective
“The whole Truth team of client leaders, creatives, strategists and our clients, all look forward to being in the same room as Shakira: she opens minds, hearts and humor. If that's how you look for a better team , braver strategy, expanded outcomes, call her, trust her. We do.”
Chanda Washington, Associate to The President Hofstra University
“I am forever grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Shakira. She brought exceptional professionalism, communicated effectively and made sure all parties were proud of the final project. She went an extra step to create additional opportunities for our students to shine. You simply can’t go wrong by having her on your team.”
reach me
While my primary focus is commercial advertising, my expertise has been applied to a range of creative projects and my skill set is always evolving.