Gen Z Girlies

Gen Z Girlies Talk Breaking into VC Through Community

October 17th, 2023  |  39 mins 35 secs

career, community, entrepreneurship, global community, group chats, internships, linkedin top voice, the group chat queen, vc, venture capital, women, women in entrepreneurship

This week's episode feature Natalie Neptune, founder of The Group Chat Queen and a 2023 Top LinkedIn Voice for Next Gen. On this episode, we talk group chats, global community, and breaking into venture capital.

Gen Z Girlies Talk Gaming With #HerGalaxy

July 18th, 2023  |  33 mins 19 secs

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This week's episode features Steph Lechman, a Senior Talent Manager at Galaxy Racer North America working to end the immense gender disparity in gaming through the #HERgalaxy Initiative. On this episode, we talk all things gaming, talent management, and the creator economy!

Gen Z Girlies Talk Gen Z Marketing

April 11th, 2023  |  36 mins 36 secs

bbc, business, career, career advice, entrepreneurship, filmmaking, fortune, freelancing, gen z, gen z careers, gen z consultant, gen z entrepreneurs, gen z marketing, gen z marketing agency, marketing, non-binary, social media, the koi pond, women, women in business

This week's episode features Celine Chai, the Co-Founder/CEO of NinetyEight, a Gen Z Marketing Agency. Celine now leads all operational efforts at NinetyEight and specializes in account/project management, research & insights, and influencer marketing. Her work with NinetyEight has been recognized by publications including CampaignUS, Fortune, and BBC. On this episode we talk BTS of her company, how she balances everything, and her advice on the future of work for Gen Zers.

Gen Z Girlies Talk News Anchoring

April 4th, 2023  |  29 mins 1 sec

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This week's episode features Annie Brown, a broadcast television anchor and reporter for ABC 36 in Lexington, KY. A graduate of Asbury University, Annie has a deep love for telling the stories of her community. On this episode, we talk news anchoring, reporting, work ethic, and setting boundaries.

Make sure you connect with Annie on IG @annielbrown!

Gen Z Girlies Talk Copywriting

March 21st, 2023  |  32 mins 27 secs

burnout, business, career, community, copywriting, gen z, gen z business, gen z career, gen z community, gen z copywriting, gen z girlies, gen z podcast, gen z women, imposter syndrome, word tonic

This week's episode features Carolyn McMurray, a 22-year-old freelance copywriter. On this episode, we talk imposter syndrome, what the hell copywriting actually is, building a community for Gen Z copywriters, and managing burnout.

Gen Z Girlies Talk Having an 'Unserious' Career

March 14th, 2023  |  39 mins 42 secs

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This week's episode features Alana Kilmartin, the author of Unserious Careers: a book for how to navigate the first 5 years of your career. We talk how Alana came up with the idea for Unserious Careers, taking gap years, and her advice for Gen Zers.

Gen Z Girlies Talk Starting an Online Magazine

February 28th, 2023  |  40 mins

career, career podcast, freelancing, gen z, gen z career, gen z podcast, imposter syndrome, journalism, journalist, online magazine, podcast, self-employed, starting an online magazine, zillennial

This week's episode features Sabrina Grimaldi where we talk starting an online magazine, getting over imposter syndrome in your business, and building community.

Gen Z Girlies Talk Journalism

February 21st, 2023  |  39 mins 53 secs

business, career, career advice, entertainment, filmmaking, freelancing, gen z, gen z careers, journalism, law, music, non-binary, reporting, social media, travel, women, women in business, writing

This week's episode features Meera Santhanam where we talk journalism, resilience, finding ability within yourself, and cross-cultural experience.

Gen Z Girlies Talk Social Media Careers

December 21st, 2022  |  44 mins 21 secs

advocacy, attorneys, britney spears, business, career, career advice, civil rights, conservatorship, entertainment, filmmaking, free britney, freelancing, gen z, gen z careers, influencer, instagram, law, lawyer, legal assistant, movement, non-binary, social media, social media influencing, tiktok, women, women in business, writing

This week's episode features Sydney Scheller, a former campaign specialist and current sales rep living in Louisville, KY. At work, Sydney spends her time making deals, making coffee, and making connections while her free time consists of sitting in the B terminal of the Louisville airport, making TikToks, or watching Doctor Who (lately) and New Girl (always) with a hot cup of single-origin coffee. You can find Sydney on TikTok and Instagram @thatsquidney. On this episode, we talk all about social media (both the positives and the negatives), building community, and life.

Gen Z Girlies Talk Writing & Illustration

December 13th, 2022  |  50 mins 17 secs

advocacy, art, attorneys, britney spears, business, career, career advice, civil rights, conservatorship, digital, digital art, entertainment, filmmaking, free britney, freelancing, gen z, gen z careers, illustration, law, lawyer, legal assistant, movement, non-binary, painting, poetry, social media, women, women in business, writer, writing

This week's episode features Sophie Riley, a writer and illustrator from Rockford, IL. Currently, she works as an elementary teaching assistant and a lead editor for a climate and sustainability website. She hopes to write full-time someday, as well as own a residency for fellow artists and writers. For fun, she likes to paint, learn languages, and hunker down in coffee shops for hours at a time. You can find Sophie on tiktok @purely.sophia where she currently has over 20k followers and shares her art. On this episode, we talk all about what her writing and illustration process looks like, imposter syndrome, and getting into the publishing industry.