Tag Archives: inspiration

WWD Media People: Kate Lewis, Hearst Chief Content Officer
When Joanna Coles suddenly announced her departure from the chief content officer role she originated at Hearst this past fall, Kate Lewis immediately came to my mind as her successor. Three business days later, it was announced that Kate would ascend to the role. Now with a few months her belt, Kali Hays with WWD talked with Kate about the past, present and future of print and digital media. Here are my favorite highlights.

Try Harder
I believe people are doing you a disservice in your career when they tell you to expect what is historically standard. Does that mean I shouldn’t want more for myself? Everyday there are people breaking new ground and defying the norms and expectations set for them. Is this person telling me that I can’t be one of them?

5 Years Out as Gay – Beyond a 17 Years Old’s Love
Five years later, I think how awed, at points disappointed and overall proud a younger Jarryd would be of what’s transpired since then. If I could tell him what I know five years later, it would be…

Unapologetic
Be unapologetic for your genuine, raw, happy self. ______________________________________________________ I hope you enjoyed this post! Be bold and comment or interact with me on Twitter (@ATouchofBold) or Instagram (ATouchofBold). ______________________________________________________

I Didn’t Come Here to Sit Back
I struggle with carving out a place of my own when starting a new job or joining a new team, because many dynamics are already established. I don’t feel like I belong at work until people are trusting me to get things done on my own, or I’m doing those little things that make people […]

Wake-Up Call Wednesday: Your Story
“It takes work to show up for your own story and show up for the dream and vision you have for yourself. Or even to have the courage to have those visions and dreams… The people that I like to be around are people who are willing to do the work and be self-reflective and […]

Flirty Friday: The Wrong Thing to Say
“Flirty Friday” – Friday dating and relationship inspiration as you head into the weekend. “It’s never the wrong thing to say to the right person” if you just tell them how you feel. – Mindy Kaling during a Howard Stern interview _______________________________________________________ I hope you enjoyed this post! Be bold and comment or interact with me on Twitter […]

Define Yourself.
Since childhood I have different people’s thoughts and definitions of who I am swirling around in my head. People form opinions of who we are based on seeing us in one setting, from one angle and their biases. We all judge and assess. Our loved ones give us feedback based on who we are and how […]