What does it really take to reinvent your career, move across the country multiple times, and keep saying yes even when you are scared?
In this episode, I talk with Brittany Kaplan, founder of BK Media Strategies, about building a career in news, Entertainment, and sports while staying grounded, kind, and very real.
From being "raised by CNN" and launching shows, to leading celebrity and influencer relations at Madison Square Garden, to starting her own company, Brittany shares the mindset and choices behind each bold move.
In this episode you will learn:
How to stand out early in your career without burning out
What it really looks like to move cities for opportunity (again and again)
How to find mentors and build long term Relationships with them
Why "women can have it all" never matched the reality for many of us
How to be confident while admitting what you do not know
The simple mindset shift that will help you walk into rooms where you know no one
Timestamps:
00:00 Cold Open: Growing Through Discomfort
00:20 Podcast Intro: From a Woman to a Leader
01:17 Why Discomfort Is a Sign of Growth
01:45 Meet Brittany Kaplan
03:11 Starting the Conversation
03:51 Raised by CNN: Brittany’s Early Career
05:40 Seven Cross-Country Moves and Career Reinvention
07:24 The Reality Behind Moving for Work
08:45 The Hustle Is Real: Showing Up and Working Hard
10:12 Saying Yes Before You Feel Ready
11:20 The Myth of “Women Can Have It All”
12:40 Standing Out: Be the Person Who Helps
14:40 Serving Over Self-Promotion
17:18 Confidence by Admitting What You Don’t Know
19:44 How Mentors Changed Her Life
20:11 The Bill Ritter Story: A Phone Call She Never Forgot
24:50 Why Reaching Out Matters (Even If You’re Scared)
27:11 Making Friends by Walking Into the Room Anyway
29:48 Proud Just for Showing Up
31:25 Final Advice: Be Your Authentic Self
32:21 Thank You + Episode Wrap-Up
32:47 Next Week’s Preview: From Tutor to COO
Connect with Brittany:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanylkaplan/
Instagram: @brittanylkaplan
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