What's Your Story? with Mike & Scott
Everyone has a story worth telling.
In What’s Your Story?, Author + Executive Coach Mike Lindstrom and Strategic GTM Advisor + Influencer Scott Leese sit down with athletes, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and everyday people to uncover the pivotal moments that shaped their journeys.
From boardrooms to locker rooms, victories to setbacks, this podcast digs into the lessons, struggles, and triumphs behind the headlines. Authentic, raw, and inspiring—these are the stories that connect us all.
What's Your Story? with Mike & Scott
Emmy Winner Carey Peña Reveals Her Path to Becoming a Media CEO
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In this episode, Carey Pena shares her journey from a successful career in journalism to becoming an entrepreneur and documentarian. She discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood with her career, the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and her passion for addressing social issues through her work.
Carey emphasizes the significance of relationships, the joy of storytelling, and the need for innovative approaches in the nonprofit sector. She reflects on her family influences, the lessons learned from her experiences, and her commitment to using her platform for good.
Takeaways
+Carey knew she wanted to be a journalist from age 16.
+She transitioned from news to entrepreneurship to learn more about business.
+Balancing motherhood and career is challenging but rewarding.
+Entrepreneurship requires hard work and a willingness to learn.
+Innovative storytelling can help nonprofits thrive, especially during crises.
+Authenticity in storytelling is crucial for connecting with audiences.
+Carey's documentary 'Blank Canvas' explores rehabilitation in prisons.
+Family influences shaped Carey's work ethic and values.
+Finding purpose in heartbreak drives Carey's passion for social issues.
+Carey advises not be intimidated by any room you're in.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Carey Pena
02:00 Carey's Journey into Journalism
06:07 Transitioning from News to Entrepreneurship
12:21 Balancing Motherhood and Career
15:09 The Challenges of Entrepreneurship
20:20 Innovative Storytelling in Nonprofits
24:12 Authenticity in Storytelling
29:56 Exploring the Documentary 'Blank Canvas'
36:12 Lessons from Family and Influences
39:55 Finding Purpose in Heartbreak
45:18 Advice to My Younger Self
51:57 What's Next for Carey Pena?
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