Career Profile: Dana Bash, CNN
"Mistakes will happen. Learn from those inevitable mistakes, but don’t dwell on them or beat yourself up."
Career Profiles
Career Profile: Sarah Robb O’Hagan, Flywheel
"Failure is a part of growth; it’s going to happen. Don’t be scared of it because if you hold back you aren’t going to get to the places that actually give you new skills and new experiences."
Career Profile: Heidi Zak, ThirdLove
"Get very comfortable with being uncomfortable. If you’re going to be your own boss—or potentially start your own company one day—you need to get used to learning things you don’t know, taking risks, and not knowing exactly what the next day will bring. Being your own boss isn’t easy, and yes, you will work long hours, but if you follow your passion and love what you do, it won’t seem like a job."
Career Profile: Aimee Barr, Psychotherapist
Gain self-awareness and self-acceptance and surround yourself with like-minded people. I believe we should really build on our strengths. Surrounding ourselves with the right people is crucial and a great support to being the greatest versions of ourselves.
Career Profile: Katia Beauchamp, Birchbox
"Success means you're always learning and you're pushing yourself; it means being uncomfortable is a good thing."
Career Profile: Jeni Lambertson, The Constellations
Surround yourself with people who keep you curious and inspire you to be better at anything and everything.
Career Profile: Ann Shoket, The Big Life
Get rid of the idea of the way things "should" be. Craft a life that works for you on your own terms. Free yourself from old ideas and restrictions about life, work and love. Be true to what matters to you, and chase the things that matter.
Career Profile: Jasmeet Sidhu, MasterClass
"Be bold in your pursuits and don't rely on others to give you opportunities. Create them for yourself."
Career Profile: Lauren McGoodwin, Career Contessa
"My story works because I’ve learned tough lessons and been told 'no.'