Delia Lazarescu, ex-Google engineer and content creator with 250K+ followers, shares her journey from a CS and business double degree to landing her first job at Google. Delia's story emphasizes the importance of aiming for a big tech job, even when you don’t want it, and reinforces the necessity of hard work and sacrifices early on to set you up for success later in your career.

Delia also gives us a sneak peek of what she’s been up to in the startup space since quitting Google and her plans to explore entrepreneurship. She also breaks down the AI revolution and how it’s shaking things up for software engineers and jobs everywhere. Moreover, Delia gives actionable advice on building lasting self-confidence, trusting yourself, and valuing your time.

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Feeling lost after rejecting her full time post-grad offer at the Big Four with nothing else lined up, Crystal Tan eventually found her way as a product analyst at TikTok and successful content creator with a total following of 267K+. In this episode, Crystal walks us through that journey and shares the truth behind how she learned to stop comparing herself to others and found success by intentionally pursuing a path true to herself. She offers valuable advice on learning to trust the process and detaching your self-worth from your career. Crystal also reveals her insider perspective on what it’s like to work for TikTok while being a successful TikTok content creator and the strategies she uses to seamlessly balance a full time job and content creation.

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Grace Ling has paved her own thriving career in UX Design despite coming from a bioengineering background. Through embracing the discomfort of putting herself out there, Grace has built Design Buddies, a global community of 60K+ designers, and created 5 income streams to achieve financial freedom and fund her global travels. In this episode, Grace shares valuable insights for aspiring designers, how to effortlessly master networking and build a strong personal brand on LinkedIn. She also discusses the importance of side hustles in empowering you to take charge of your life and financial well-being, especially in a job market where layoffs can happen when you least expect them to.

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Hanna Goefft, better known to her 215K+ TikTok followers as hannagetshired, has successfully made 3 career changes - from accounting, to recruiting, to marketing. She now works for a hiring software company where it’s her literal job to be an expert in all things recruiting and hiring. In this episode, Hanna spills ALL her insider knowledge in how to get hired in today’s competitive job market and what you need to start doing today to set yourself up for job security in this recession. This episode is a game-changer for anyone aiming to secure a high-paying role and get promoted in 2024!

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Vivian Lynn, with a bioengineering background, successfully transitioned from a Product Manager at beauty giant L'Oreal to a Marketing Manager at Amazon. In this episode, she shares actionable advice on how to break into a tech career from a non-traditional background and the intentional career moves she made to create the work-life balance she now enjoys. Her career provides both financial stability and the freedom to pursue her passions beyond her 9 to 5 including entrepreneurship, content creation, and travel. We also discuss practical tips on leveraging perfectionism to your advantage, hot takes on dating within the same industry, and her valuable advice on taking leaps of faith to build the life you desire.

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From a long-term relationship and a thriving career to divorce and new beginnings, Mayssa shares her journey quitting her corporate job to build her healthy gummy bear brand, Behave. In this episode, Mayssa gives her hot takes on navigating the ups and downs of relationships, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. She shares how becoming more open minded about concepts like “delulu” and Law of Attraction have brought positive changes in her life and drastically improved her relationship with herself.

Mayssa began her career in the sports industry, working with the NFL. She then made the leap to Uber before being introduced to a founder building a small business called Daily Harvest. Becoming the 10th employee, she was exposed to the world of health food and wellness. This sparked Mayssa's interest in healthier eating, which led her to her next role at SoulCycle and ultimately founding Behave.

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Imagine waking up to 3 million views on your video and 100k new followers - that’s exactly what happened to Natasha Badger. In this episode, Natasha unveils the fascinating story behind her viral TikTok moment, how it propelled her to instant fame, and how she wisely leveraged this to her advantage throughout her career.

Starting from her days in retail at Brandy Melville, Natasha takes us on her incredible journey from her time at LinkedIn's prestigious BLP program to her current role as a marketing leader at a software startup in NYC. Discover how Natasha meticulously crafted her personal brand at every stage of her career and gain insights on how to strategically leverage your online presence to unlock new business and career opportunities.

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Elaine Cheng has done it all - from law, to venture capital, to now startup founder. Learning from her own untraditional career path, she offers insights on how to navigate your career and choose personal fulfillment over societal and familial expectations. She gives us insight on social media trends, influencer marketing, and how Gen Z views IRL and online experiences. She talks about her startup, Disco, and gives a masterclass in founder mindset, product-market fit, and fundraising.

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Elaine Cheng graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Political Science and Public Relations, and a minor in Web Development and Cinematic Arts. She also earned a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. Early in her career, she worked in LA's restaurant market, handling influencer marketing for notable places like Bestia and République. After law school, she became a Principal at Social Starts, a VC firm, focusing on media tech and DTC products. She's also held roles at Disneyland, Google, and boutique coffee venues.

Currently, she's the CEO and Co-Founder of Disco, an AI-driven e-commerce platform for city activities, with over $1 million in VC backing from prominent funds like Quiet Capital.

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Lillie Sun, founder of Breezi, joins the Gen She Podcast to share her journey towards authenticity and personal fulfillment in both her career and personal life. Lillie opens up about her dating experiences, including moments of being 'boy crazy' and facing rejection, which have contributed to her personal growth and prepped her to become a founder. We also get a sneak peek at her journey starting Breezi, her roller-coaster ride in the startup world, how she leverages her consumer marketing expertise, her tips on how to fight off imposter syndrome, and her extensive dating life.

This episode was recorded at Spotify Studios in Brooklyn, New York.

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Natasha Mascarenhas, acclaimed tech journalist and reporter for The Information, joins The Gen She Podcast to shed light on her unique journey in the tech and media world. She shares her transition from a versatile journalist, having previously worked at Crunchbase and TechCrunch, to a dedicated tech startup and venture storyteller, driven by her mission to highlight minority voices. As an Indian American, she gets candid about moments of feeling overlooked and the deep significance of representation. Natasha, who has navigated the tech landscape from its core, offers insights on the evolution of digital platforms, the power of networks, and the necessity of seeking clarity through "stupid" questions.

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