006 | Jacob Breach | Speechwriter for the Dept of Defense

Jacob and I first met in college during our Purdue days and it’s been fascinating to see him grow in a career he’s so passionate about. When I first started making a list of potential people to interview, Jacob was at the top of my list since his career as a Speechwriter for the Department of Defense is vastly different than mine (or anyone else I know!). It’s a super fascinating conversation and I’m excited for you to tune in! In today’s episode, you'll find out: How Jake got into working for the government. How he fell into his current role being a Speechwriter for the Dept. of Defense. His tips on becoming a better writer. How he starts his day and what websites he first checks in the morning. The difference between working in politics and working for the government. His thoughts on political dramas on tv and how accurate it is to real life. Which political tv show that get as close to real life. One of his biggest struggles working for the government. How he prioritizes all of his work tasks he has to do. Resources he pulls from to help him start to create the pieces he's writing The elements of writing a great speech. What he thinks people misconceive about working in the government and a speechwriter. The time he felt most intimidated while working in the government. The importance of communication skills in our world today. Full show notes at: brittneyllynn.com/006 Links mentioned:   The Washington Post New York Times Wall Street Journal The Origins of War The History of the Peloponnesian War The Daily NY Times podcast Crooked Media podcast The Editor's Roundtable podcast Deep State Radio podcast Mint   Follow Jake: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Photography website   Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Leave an honest review on iTunes. The ratings and reviews help for two reasons: 1) Most importantly, I get to know you, the listener, and what content you enjoy the most. 2) The more reviews the podcast has, the better chance it has at getting in front of new listeners. Follow on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Join the Facebook group to interact with guests and other listeners Join the Day in the Life newsletter