Behind every success story lies struggle, hardship, and a whole lot of rejection. Once a newly graduated job-seeker, Brittney Oliver has had to face countless rejections for numerous reasons that were beyond her control. But instead of accepting her reality, Brittney took things into her own hands and started opening her own doors.
Tune in to find out where she gets her confidence and drive from, as well as how she managed to carve her own career path into becoming a writer for many online publications that we all know. Kimberly and Brittney also chat about the power of networking, imposter syndrome, rejection, self-care and so much more.
So join in on the conversation and see how you too can start building your access and deepening your relationships!
KEY POINTS:
- Brittney’s freelance writing journey.
- Navigating Imposter Syndrome and building confidence.
- Things that will aid your job hunt.
- Transitioning from PR to becoming a writer.
- Top tips for getting access and deepening relationships.
- What’s next for Brittney?
QUOTABLES:
“I was tired of trying to figure it out - why someone didn't want me. I was tired of that, and tired of carrying that burden. And so I had to let it go. I had to figure out how to let that go and keep moving forward and really start to realize that they're missing out on me.”
“If we could just step in those rooms and just be grateful for the access. That could probably help change the way you feel in terms of confidence.”
GUEST RESOURCES:
Brittney Oliver
IG: @bsoliver - instagram.com/bsoliver/
IG: @lemons_2_lemonade - instagram.com/lemons_2_lemonade/
Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com
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