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Answering a few questions in Q&A style for my new journey in London. Read more on my experience landing an international placement below!
Next time I travel abroad, I would do a few things differently. I did not prepare as efficiently as I could have for a 12+ hour travel day. By the time I boarded my plane, I knew I could have made my flying experience better with a few tweaks.
During the beginning of 2021, I made the decision to work from home in Hawaii. This long-term trip was one of the best life adventures I have ever had.
After Hawaii, I traveled to Costa Rica, Houston, San Diego, and Vegas before officially residing in my new Seattle condo. During majority of these trips, I was still working - #laptoplifestyle. I shared a new blog post of my 5 top tips for those who exploring the balance of WFH +travel lifestyle.
The new year has arrived yet again. I am thankful for another year to chase my dreams, gain new experiences, learn from failures, and build new relationships. For 2022, I did not rush the process to write out my goals. This new chapter deserved more time to plan for a different approach.
Answering a few questions in Q&A style for my new journey in London. Read more on my experience landing an international placement below!
During the beginning of 2021, I made the decision to work from home in Hawaii. This long-term trip was one of the best life adventures I have ever had.
After Hawaii, I traveled to Costa Rica, Houston, San Diego, and Vegas before officially residing in my new Seattle condo. During majority of these trips, I was still working - #laptoplifestyle. I shared a new blog post of my 5 top tips for those who exploring the balance of WFH +travel lifestyle.
During this past fall, I met with my career coach to help me determine where I wanted to land next. My coach had me reflect on a few questions. These could be applicable to anyone considering a role change and supports the mindset beforehand.
During my senior year, I received offers from Microsoft, LinkedIn, and Google in marketing and sales. Here are a few tips to break into tech.
After this past year, I was able to reflect on what helped me balance my first year of work back at home. I hope these can help you navigate during this interesting time.
I was scrolling through TikTok one late night and I came across a woman chatting about breaking into the beauty industry and a 30 minute 1:1. I dropped a comment and a week or two later, I received an email to schedule a chat with Katie Welch, the Chief Marketing Officer of Rare Beauty - Selena Gomez’s makeup company.
This past August, I began my career at Microsoft, with a jumpstart in the Microsoft Accelerated Connections and Experiences (ACE) Rotation Program.
One of the best ways to stand out from other applicants in the mix is to utilize the STAR method for your resume bullet points. The STAR format fully describes your role, what action you took, and the outcome.
When first writing your resume, it can feel overwhelming. But after writing your first draft, it will get easier over time. I decided to share a process that can be super beneficial for you if you are starting from scratch with your work experience and/or activities & leadership. My #1 tip is to Free Flow.
During the spring semester of junior year, my past advisor reached out to me about a coaching position in the career services office at the Kelley School of Business. As the words slipped from her lips, I initially felt a feeling of excitement and then it transitioned into a heavy sense of doubt.
I was able to finish a summer read and thoroughly enjoyed it. The book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace, opened my eyes to what boundaries truly are and how I could be better at implementing them in my life. The author, Nedra Glover Tawwab, also happens to be a well-known black therapist.
I’d like to share my top 10 takeaways from the book. I hope this inspires you to give it a read.
Next time I travel abroad, I would do a few things differently. I did not prepare as efficiently as I could have for a 12+ hour travel day. By the time I boarded my plane, I knew I could have made my flying experience better with a few tweaks.
During the beginning of 2021, I made the decision to work from home in Hawaii. This long-term trip was one of the best life adventures I have ever had.
After Hawaii, I traveled to Costa Rica, Houston, San Diego, and Vegas before officially residing in my new Seattle condo. During majority of these trips, I was still working - #laptoplifestyle. I shared a new blog post of my 5 top tips for those who exploring the balance of WFH +travel lifestyle.
The new year has arrived yet again. I am thankful for another year to chase my dreams, gain new experiences, learn from failures, and build new relationships. For 2022, I did not rush the process to write out my goals. This new chapter deserved more time to plan for a different approach.
I spent a weekend at the Salish Lodge and Spa in the beautiful Snoqualmie, Washington. My experience was a definite memorable one. I can't wait to come back and stay again.
My parents came to visit me while in Seattle this past summer. Come brunch with us!
Watch my last week in Hawaii as I continue to explore Big Island before heading back home!
I set up a challenge for myself to not scroll on Instagram for 40 days. I felt God telling me to take a step back from Instagram. There was a significant amount of time that could have been spent on developing myself.
Traveled to Honolulu during Valentine's Day weekend and stayed at a beautiful resort!
These are my first days in Hawaii with my friends. The beaches are beyond beautiful and the cocktails are treating me so well.
Big shout out to my mom for this past Christmas! She gifted me with beautiful Kate Spade pieces that I never knew I needed.
Michelle Obama inspired this purchase with her outfit during this year’s inauguration. A girl who hates pink is actually wearing pink? I think so. I partnered with Reign Boutique to get a few last minute winter pieces.
During this winter season, I have been focusing on how to level up my skincare. I came across the Mario Badescu Brightening Mask with Vitamin C while I was making a quick run at Ulta. I haven’t looked back since.
I was able to finish a summer read and thoroughly enjoyed it. The book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace, opened my eyes to what boundaries truly are and how I could be better at implementing them in my life. The author, Nedra Glover Tawwab, also happens to be a well-known black therapist.
I’d like to share my top 10 takeaways from the book. I hope this inspires you to give it a read.