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SUCCESS Interview: Amanda Archer

Success

I was coming out a lot for business, working with Michael Jackson’s family after he died, working on it all day—big interviews with his mother and his daughter. I started specializing in high-profile, world-exclusive celebrity interviews, and that was when media… was all about the magazines and the newspapers.

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So You Want to Take a Break from Your Career—Here’s What You Need to Consider

Success

In the absence of travel, daily commutes and the culture of busyness, many employees were finally able to fully engage in self-reflection to determine if their job, company and path truly aligned with their overall interests. Do you want to travel more, or finally make good on your literary aspirations? You better network.

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Backstage Capital Is Funding Startups by Underestimated Entrepreneurs

Success

Christie Pitts, Backstage Capital’s general partner, talks about the early days of the Los Angeles-based company and how she got involved: Working in the music industry, Hamilton learned about startups and networked with investors and entrepreneurs. When she started Backstage, Arlan went all in on this idea.

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Ep 203: Irina Totok on Travel Planning and Making the Impossible Possible

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In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Irina talks about travel planning and making the impossible possible. JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY Join the Leader Assistant Global Community here, or the Facebook Group here for bonus content and to network with other assistants who are committed to becoming leaders!

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When Was the Last Time You Invested in Your Career?

On The Job

Just because you can't travel or meet with a lot of people right now does not mean it's OK to stop investing in your career. In fact, it's more important than ever that you be proactive in making sure that you're growing your network, keeping your skills up-to-date and understand the trends in your industry and how they will affect you.

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Network Like It's 1959

On The Job

You may also want to heed another fashion from that era: in-person networking. You're not likely to see anyone on Mad Men use online social networking to forge a relationship although they do put the "social" in networking with their lunch meetings and after-hour soirees. Make social networking more useful.

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Ep 222: Chynna Clayton – Former Special Assistant to Michelle Obama

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Chynna Clayton worked in the personal office of Barack and Michelle Obama as their Director of Travel and Event Operations. Prior to Matriarch Made, Chynna worked in the personal office of Barack and Michelle Obama as their Director of Travel and Event Operations. Each review helps me stay motivated to keep the show going!