Gen Z Girlies

Gen Z Girlies Talk Gen Z Marketing

April 11th, 2023  |  36 mins 36 secs

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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 Journalism

February 21st, 2023  |  39 mins 53 secs

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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

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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

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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.

Gen Z Girlies Talk Poetry

December 6th, 2022  |  47 mins 58 secs

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This week's episode features Sophie Diener, a writer and teacher, currently living in Ohio. Sophie writes and shares poetry about topics such as body image, mental health, love, and heartbreak. In her free time, Sophie enjoys going to concerts, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family. You can find Sophie on tiktok @sophiediener where she currently has over 225,000 followers. On this episode, we talk all about what Sophie's writing process looks like, dealing with anxiety and imposter syndrome, and being vulnerable on public platforms.

Gen Z Girlies Talk Legal Advocacy Careers

November 29th, 2022  |  42 mins 27 secs

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This week's episode features Raven Koontz, a legal assistant, currently living in Louisville, Kentucky. While Raven initially planned to become a doctor, life pushed her in the direction of the legal field where she has since developed a deep passion for law through working with Civil Rights Attorneys and advocating in the 'Free Britney' movement. Since joining her current team, Raven has helped grow a Twitter account dedicated to legal advocacy on behalf of the 'Free Britney' movement to over 60,000 followers and has been featured in both The New York Times and The Rolling Stones. On this episode, we talk all about what a typical day looks like for a legal assistant, how Gen Z currently approaches work, and what it's been like playing a major role in a legal battle that swept a nation.

Gen Z Girlies Talk Film Industry Careers

November 22nd, 2022  |  59 mins 6 secs

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This week's episode features Hannah Barlow, a filmmaker and director, currently living in Los Angeles, California. Hannah was born in Appalachia Ohio, where her interest in filmmaking first began after writing and directing her first fantasy short at the age of fifteen. Her passion for film continued to grow as she discovered her love for storytelling both on and off camera. Now, Hannah has worked most notably with Nike, The Jimmy Fallon Show, and Twenty-One Pilots to bring to life their projects. On this episode, we talk all about how to stay yourself in a typically male-dominated industry, what to expect from a typical day on set, and staying content while not being stagnant.