There are different types of journalism: investigative, watchdog, online, broadcast, opinion, sports, entertainments, among others. Shannan Ferry, an Emmy-nominated anchor and reporter at NY1 News covers a little bit of everything, breaking news, anchoring and traffic reporting and she reveals some tips to achieve quality journalism. She has been reporting on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic and was one of the main corre...

It´s important to know how to present yourself to others, to create a story around your person. It's crucial to know what you're trying to achieve in every conversation, just to focus on the relevant information for each scenario, an elevator pitch is not the same as an interview. Olivia Christian, who has been working as a brand strategist for over 15 years and executive producer and host of The Game Last Night, through he...

Planning an important event is not as easy as it seems. Logistics, theme, guests, food and beverage, transportation, among others, are some of the most important items that have to be considered to achieve a successful event. Jenny Chang, recognized as one of the country’s ‘Top 50 Event Planners’ by PartySlate, and ‘Top 10’ in Los Angeles by Junebug Weddings, brings her strategies to break the boundaries of creating experiences. Sh...

The rise of influencers affected the marketing plan of every social media campaign. Alessandro Bogliari CEO & Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, a global influencer marketing agency that helps brands engage with Gen Z and Millennials on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, shows the importance of influencer marketing. How to use influencers in your organic campaign, find the ideal influencer for your brand and how to con...

Let’s imagine that you wrote a book, your first manuscript. Now what? Do you reach out to a big publishing house or an independent one? What type of deal do you get? Do you try to promote the book yourself? How can you distribute it? What should the book look like? To answer all these questions, and many more, we invite Ardre Orie, celebrity ghostwriter and CEO of 13th & Joan Publishing House. Ardre published her first work whe...

A good strategy can help us to achieve our goals, find a solution, and be more efficient. Some people use different strategies in their everyday lives. If you are an entrepreneur, you definitely need to start strategizing to put your name or your brand’s name out there, to be seen and heard. That’s why today we have Eva Jannotta, founder of Simply Put Strategies, a thought leadership, communication, marketing, and social media stra...

When you write for a media outlet or a client, you might have some struggle to deal with your style and point of view and the client’s needs. Today, our guest is Ruksana Hussain, an award-winning journalist who has been writing for over 20 years for national and international print and digital media. She’s also the publisher and editor of Traveler and Tourist, a digital lifestyle magazine. Ruksana talks about what things you should...

Virtual Reality is evolving beyond the entertainment industry. Taylor Freeman, founder and CEO of Axon Park is very aware of the possibilities that VR has to offer. Spatial computing can improve our learning experience, and as Taylor says, it’s not here to replace the real or physical practice, we should see it as a resource to help us to learn procedures. With Axon Park, they created a virtual campus to provide medical training, b...

 Thatiana Diaz is changing the media as the Senior Editor of Somos, the first cross-platform channel for the Latinx community of Refinery29. At Somos, they believe that representation matters, and they work to give voice to the members of the Latinx, knowing that there isn’t just one way to be Latinx. In this episode, Thatiana explains why she wants to change the game and how you can approach a vast and diverse community, providing...

Laura Lee Botsacos went from selling cars to launching her brand of skin-care products, Apollo and Artemis Beauty by Equality. But we all know that being an entrepreneur is not easy, it takes a lot of hard work. What happens after you have your products ready? How do you make your first sales? Laura shares the different challenges she faced with having her products ready to go to the market, and the sales strategy she developed, fo...

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Change is part of our lives. We move from one role to another, in both our personal and professional lives. Some people might be unhappy with their lives, but afraid to move on, some others don’t know what to do next. Elizabeth Ribons is an entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of NEXT Career & Life, a podcast and community where women can find resources and support to take their next step. In today’s sh...

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Finding your dream job in today’s world is not easy. And it’s not easy to get people to stay in your company either. In today’s episode, we have Mindy Worel, from Inside Job Agency, a career coach and recruiter specialized in marketing and advertising. She has worked with Disney, Starz, Saatchi & Saatchi, among others. We talk about getting and keeping a job in marketing and advertising, what thing yo...

Have you ever felt like the day went by, and you didn’t get much done? Or maybe you looked at all the things that you have to do and thought: I don’t have enough time for this. If so, then this episode is for you. Today’s we have Alexis Haselberger, time management and productivity coach, who will teach us that we do have time, much more than what we think, we just need to learn how to be more efficient.  It’s all about developing ...

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What do you think when someone says “networking”? Do you feel stressed or anxious? Sara Alepin found out that many people felt this way, and that’s why she founded District Bliss, a company for business owners that want to expand their network. Sara is an extrovert with a facility to make connections, and so she put her skills to good use on behalf of others. She knows that networking can be fun and that ...

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Stories are important. A good story can captivate us until we lose track of time. But can we use a story, and therefore, storytelling in other environments, like…a company? Hillary Rea thinks we can, and even more: we should. She’s the founder of Tell Me A Story, a communication consulting business that teaches the art of storytelling to entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone that wants to engage and connect ...

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We all know how important networking is. But did you know that it could be delicious? Nicole Dillon works in marketing and event planning, and she is also a bruncher. Combining the best of two worlds, Nicole created Women Who Brunch, a community of women who love networking, and learning from each other over brunch. 

 

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Claire Wasserman decided to do her part to eliminate the wage gap. She is the founder and author of Ladies Get Paid, a community that empowers women to get control over their salary and careers. Claire has traveled across the country teaching women how to negotiate, whether it is a raise, holidays, a promotion, nothing is off the table when you are looking for better compensation. 

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Today’s guest is Sheila Nazarian. Some might know her for one of her several services she provides, from plastic surgery to a platform where you can find business advice. Some might know her for the Netflix show, Skin Decision: Before and After. But today, she is here to talk about her family history, her personal expectations, and how she sees and manages her work. Let’s meet Sheila. 
 

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You probably heard the phrase “think outside the box.” And our guest of today, Van Lai-DuMone has taken it to the next level. She believes that creativity can (and should) be brought into the workplace. With her company, Work Smart Advantage, she creates a plan to make the work environment a fun and creative place, as a way to promote team development, problem-solving, and leadership.

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