Lalita's trifecta of titles means she's chocked full of useful advice and unique perspective. Hear about how to vent your frustrations while avoiding the negativity swirl, the importance of a Fuck Off Fund, and what it's like being a contributing writer to some of the industry's biggest trades (and how you can be one too!). 

Heads up: This episode was recorded during our NYC trip, as evident from the bits of subway rumbling and background traffic noises at the beginning. :)

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Brian gives us a look into the world of new business in an interview recorded during our NYC trip. Hear about his career shift from investment banking, why relationships and timing are everything, and the best pitch techniques he's picked up over the years. You'll find that there are a lot of parallels between winning new business and landing a job!

Heads up: Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no Minisode this Friday. Wishing you some rest, a belly full of food, and time with loved ones during your days off!

Reese McGillie is a badass. She's a female person of color without a college degree who's become a leader in one of the most in-demand fields in the industry. Hear about how creativity is used in Analytics, platforms and resources for those interested in data, and how Analytics is helping the industry's Diversity & Inclusion efforts.  

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Natalie shares and processes her #MeToo story of sexual misconduct in the work place in the hopes that it'll help junior talent think about how to handle similar situations.

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Daniel started as a software engineer in Barcelona before diving into advertising in NYC with positions at ROKKAN, R/GA, and currently Firstborn. Hear about the role of the Tech team within agencies, building digital products vs. digital campaigns, and his mindset when applying for a visa. For anyone interested in the tech side of the industry, this one's for you.

Heads up: Had to cut out a cough attack and pop a Ricola at 23:20, if you're wondering why my voice is all quivery from that point on. The struggle was real.

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In a special two-person interview, we sat down with Kat and Vig to get to know the creatives behind Young Shits. Hear about how they overcame their introverted natures to land a job at Droga5 through networking, their advice as former international students, and tips on entering student ad competitions.

Heads up: I'm on the look out for podcast guests! If you (or someone you work with) have a passion for mentorship and want to record (in person in LA, in Portland November 15-17, or remotely via Skype), hit me up at [email protected].

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We often interchange "marketing" and "advertising," but in reality, marketing encompasses so much more. In this Minisode, we talk about how marketing relates to advertising, and some of the roles you can pursue within the field of marketing.

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Carlvin gives us a peek at the publishing side of the industry through his inspiring stories and advice. Hear how he applies his passion for fitness and health to his work, how to be straight up when something falls through the cracks, and his way of explaining campaign optimization. If you're needing a kick of motivation, this episode is for you!

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Elyse started her career in NYC before heading back to her hometown of Rochester, NY where she found work-life balance and an agency that feels like family at Partners + Napier. Hear her advice on receiving critical feedback, pushing back on clients, and the biggest misconception about working in account management. 

Heads up: I'm currently looking for guest contributors for our Weekly email, so if you have advice to share based on your own experience, hit me up at [email protected]. It's an easy, one-time thing that goes a long way. The best ones come from junior talent 1-3 years into their careers, so don't feel like you need a ton of years under your belt to contribute!

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Jordan spent 7 years in Strategy on the agency side at shops like Rokkan and Wieden + Kennedy before becoming Director of Marketing at Impossible Foods (you know the brand from its first product, the Impossible Burger). Hear how her agency experience prepared her for the world of marketing, her insight on how teams can be better partners to their clients, and why you should spend your 20s in NYC.

Heads up: I'm currently looking for guest contributors for our Weekly email, so if you have advice to share based on your own experience, hit me up at [email protected]. It's an easy, one-time thing that goes a long way. The best ones come from junior talent 1-3 years into their careers, so don't feel like you need a ton of years under your belt to contribute!

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