What Fulfills You?

#146: Do you ever feel the urge to get things done on your own or for yourself but also notice that you kind of hold back? Maybe you hold back because you're scared of being "rejected" or looking "stupid". Or maybe, you are overthinking it and you feel like you will come off as "too much".

More often than not, in order to capitalize on new opportunities, you have to be the one to put yourself out there and take initiative. Life isn't easy and it won't always happen on the first try - you may need to follow up 4, 6, 10 times. But guess what? Many others who have had success in the same area of life went through the same process. It's time for you to stop waiting around and create your own opportunities.

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#145: On this solo episode, Emily dives into a topic that is not frequently discussed amongst women in their 20s, especially when these realizations and obstacles are common. Most of us know that after college, all of us take on very different paths and evolve in different ways. Some of us are focused on our career, some of us are ready to get married, and some are living it up and enjoying the young 20s chapter.

But what most of us may not realize until later, is that with these changes and different chapters, our friendship dynamics change and they may come suddenly or they may appear slowly. Regardless, it's important to acknowledge what some of these realizations may be and Emily shares her three personal realizations on this episode.

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#144: Rana Zand is a Talent Manager and Producer who joined full-service representation firm UNCMMN as partner last year. Prior to joining UNCMMN, Zand founded the digital department at Authentic Talent & Literary Management and has led that team since 2017 as Head of Digital Talent. In 2019, she appeared on Variety's Dealmakers Up Next List.

A first-generation child of Tehran-born immigrants, Rana Zand’s love for entertainment began early and her upbringing informed her desire to work with talent of all different backgrounds with important stories to share with the world. Zand began her career as a trainee at Endeavor, where she worked alongside board member Dave Wirtschafter with clients including John Legend, Sam Smith, Malcolm Gladwell, Ridley Scott, Usher, and Alicia Keys.

At UNCMMN, Zand continues to parlay her passion for the emerging digital media business into representing the next generation of diverse creators. The importance of giving marginalized communities a voice to share their stories is a necessity to reflect the audience's desire and need to see themselves in the content they consume. Her main goal is to not only help her digital-first talent in utilizing their followings to conceptualize their goals off-platform, but also to facilitate talent sharing their stories with the world on a larger scale. 

Topics discussed:

• Rana's journey from college to how she got into the talent management industry
• What it takes to succeed in both the entertainment industry and in all demanding career fields
• The importance of networking and how it impacts your ability to succeed in your career
• How to overcome some of the common struggles with generational and cultural gaps with immigrant parents
• The reality of a work/life balance and being top 1% in your field

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#143: With over 1.3 million followers on Twitch, BrookeAB has built a dominant presence as a top female gaming creator. As the second ever female creator to join top gaming organization 100 Thieves, Brooke has become one of the most prominent female role models in gaming, advocating for more female representation in the space as well as speaking out on issues like mental health, harassment and toxicity towards women. Brooke aspires to set the best example as a female role model in gaming and use her platform to empower other women in the industry, and beyond.

Topics discussed:

• Brooke's journey from college to how she took on Twitch streaming as a full-time career
• Mental health practices and habits
• The reality and behind the scenes as a gaming creator
• How one can monetize on Twitch and through sponsors
• What everyone should know before getting into the public eye, even if it's not intentional

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#142: Do you ever find it somewhat difficult to maintain your own self-discipline because your friends are still having fun or trying to convince you to "relax a little" and then you start to have "FOMO"? But then you realize there is this dream life or vision you have for yourself down the line and you become internally conflicted with what to do and/or how to stay focused on yourself and within your own lane.

Emily shares her two biggest tips on how she maintains self-discipline and focus in her own life and the personal struggles she faces even today, but how she gets back to being laser focused by making long-term decisions.

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#141: On this solo episode, Emily shares a special episode dedicated to turning 25 (wow, a quarter of a century) and includes five of the most valuable lessons she has learned in her 25 years of life and what she would essentially share with her younger self throughout her early 20s. She elaborates on specific personal experiences that made her recognize the truth in these lessons and how it may resonate with similar experiences you may have had or will have in the future.

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#140: Jaclyn Pascocello is the CEO at HEYWEAR, a walk-in optical studio where you can get an exam and prescription eyewear in minutes without an appointment or vision insurance. Jaclyn has spent her career in hospitality, leading the development of operational strategy across industries from large scale restaurants to experiential retail. Prior to HEYWEAR, she was a founding member and COO of Spacious where she was integral to the launch of a network of drop-in workspaces that utilized otherwise wasted real estate in urban cities like New York and San Francisco.

Topics discussed:

• Pivoting from finance, hospitality, to being founding member/COO, then a first-time non founder CEO
• Importance of people and connection
• Trusting your gut and taking risks
• Valuable insight on lessons and advice she would give, especially to younger generation

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#139: There are four factors and components that we tend to look for with a potential romantic partner: lifestyle compatibility, emotional chemistry, physical chemistry, and intellectual compatibility. But which one is the most important or plays the biggest role in whether a relationship is sustainable long-term?

After Emily's own 4-year relationship experience and learning from other relationship and psychology thought leaders, she realizes the consistency and importance of lifestyle compatibility and why that truly is the biggest key to "making it work" long-term...maybe even more than core values.

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#138: Jen Tenzer is the founder of The Soloist, a solo travel planning company. After a 10+ year career in investment banking in Manhattan, Jen was burnt out and ready for a career reset. She started The Soloist to fuel her passion for inspiring others to travel beyond their comfort zone and live with fulfillment.  Jen is a travel advisor who caters to solo female travelers and is committed to ensuring her clients feel safe and comfortable exploring the world alone.

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#137: Only the best make a mess and Carly Stein is no exception. Originally from Memphis, TN, Carly brought her southern hospitality to southern California. With an innate competitive spirit, vivacious personality and love for baking, Carly took her body’s sensitivities and co-founded Crave to Create, a new way of being, in and out of the kitchen. No gluten, no dairy, no soy, no corn, no oats, no legumes? No problem. Going off script is on brand and there’s nothing Carly loves more than keeping it real, T-Pain’s Pandora station, and showing people the power of the belief that impossible is nothing and creating is everything beginning with premium baked goods and going beyond a bakery. 

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