How to Claim Your Space (with Elaine Welteroth)

02/19/20 • 33 min

On this special episode, we partnered with Newsweek Conversations on a live event recording with guest Elaine Welteroth who was the youngest and first black editor at Teen Vogue. Our interview echoes her book, More than Enough, which sheds light on her journey of self-identity and how she has created an authentic life and career.

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What it Means to Feel Behind in Your Career (with Josh Lucido)

This episode tackles the issue of feeling behind in your career and the different causes that lead us there. With so much access to other people's lives and careers through social media, it's no wonder many of us are prone to comparing ourselves through available online profiles and posts.
This week's Middlest, Josh Lucido, shares his experience as a "career switcher," from career pursuits to family purpose. Our expert, Anne Baker, shares how to avoid the pitfalls of this behavior while focusing on your own path.

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How to Leverage Rejection into New Opportunities (with Christian Siriano)

In business, rejection is woven into any career path, from the interview process, to influencing decisions (or not), selling through ideas, or even the promotion cycle.
How do you accept, receive, apply and thrive in the face of rejection? Or do you?
In this episode, The Middlests speak with Christian Siriano about how to stay balanced when, “one day you’re in, and the next day you’re out!” The business man, fashion designer, and "Project Runway" TV host offers learnings from his own professional journey.
Produced in partnership with Newsweek Conversations.