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Featuring Kenzie Pittman: Body Positive Advocate & Blogger

November 5, 2018 by Kelly Nash Leave a Comment

I’ve known Kenzie for years because she’s one of my friend’s younger sister. However, I didn’t really get to know Kenzie personally until this year when I started my blog. She already had her own established lifestyle blog, The Curve Confessions, and I reached out to her for advice when I was getting to launch Lipstick & Ink. In the time I’ve spent with Kenzie, I have been so impressed by her drive and passion. She created The Curve Confessions in 2016 in hopes of bringing more awareness to the topic of body image. On the blog, she discusses her point of view on body image in the news, shares her own personal stories, promotes self-love, and provides inspiration to her followers.

In addition to writing for her blog, Kenzie is a Senior Account Executive at Finn Partners, where she focuses on creating and executing media relations and digital strategies for clients across the health and wellness, food and beverage, healthcare, and technology industries. In her 3+ years at Finn Partners, she’s helped to grow a large healthcare client’s digital presence on Facebook, helped to develop award-winning social media campaigns, contributed to award-winning blogs, and spearheaded media relations efforts and results for consumer clients. Frequently tapped for various writing projects, she has always had a strong passion for writing and editing. Before Finn Partners, Kenzie worked at another global PR agency and at WGN-TV. Kenzie holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she was a member of Public Relations Student Society of America.

In her spare time, she volunteers at Tutoring Chicago, which provides free one-on-one weekly tutoring for economically disadvantaged elementary school kids in the Chicago area. In the past year, Kenzie has been featured in Women’s Health Magazine and Prevention Magazine for her healthy lifestyle changes. She is also an ambassador of Shred415.

Continue reading more about how inspirational Kenzie truly is in our interview below!

Kenzie stands amidst trees and a pond in a pink dress and white jean jacket.

KN: Kenzie, so excited to have you a part of this series! I can’t wait for you to share your story. Can you explain what’s happened the last few years and how you got to be where you are today with your blog?

Kenzie Pittman: Almost two years ago, I was gathering advice from one of my mentors at work, Alice, who’s a freelance writer and previous big time lifestyle magazine editor. We sat down for coffee and I started opening up about how I felt something was missing – work was going great, but I felt like I needed something on the side. I threw out the thought I had about starting some type of blog (I’d been writing my whole life, and created a blog when I studied abroad in college), and we started bouncing ideas off of each other.

She asked me what I would write about and what I’m really passionate about, and we landed on the topic of body image, something I was passionate about and would like to write more about. We discussed how the topic was hot but no one was really writing and blogging about it – that I could pluck stories from the news and give my take, bring more awareness to the topic – and right then and there we already had multiple ideas for what would soon be my blog, The Curve Confessions. We came up with the idea in the spring of 2016, set deadlines and check-ins along the way, and by fall of 2016 after lots of writing, preparing, and name brainstorming, The Curve Confessions was up and running. It has been incredibly rewarding – from engagement with celebrities on social media (supermodels Ashley Graham and Denise Bidot) to the conversations I’ve had with people (known and unknown) about how my blog’s making an impact on them – it’s an indescribable feeling.

It’s been almost two years since launching my blog and it has been a great ride so far. I’ve learned a TON about myself, grown exponentially, and it’s been great having The Curve Confessions be a part of my story. Honestly, I’m just trying to make more time for it these days!

KN: Ahhh, I love that so much! It’s incredible what can happen when you have someone in your corner who is encouraging you and keeping you accountable. What do you hope your readers get out of reading the Curve Confessions? What is the message you are bringing to your readers?

KP: My entire life, I’ve struggled with poor body image, which is defined as the subjective picture or mental image of one’s own body. From a young age, I was bullied for being fat, and from that point forward, my perception of my body has almost always been negative (until NOW!). I’ve also witnessed countless incidences of other people’s bodies being criticized (from friends to celebrities), and frankly I’d just had enough.

I started this venture because it brings me joy to write, but also to empower people. I decided to take my poor body image, which took over life for many years, and make it my strength with my blog. That is, doing everything in my power to stop other people from having poor body image, and bringing more awareness to the issue. But that’s also translated into promoting self-acceptance and self-love, another thing I’m passionate about. My goal is for readers to leave my blog feeling more inspired and confident, and more informed and aware of the issue of body image in the news and in our everyday lives. It’s something that everyone deals with in some form or another, so I think it’s important to talk about.

And I think my blog has transformed from simply discussing body image to a lot of other things: promoting self-acceptance, self-confidence, and self-love. They’re all related – but all in all, I hope that my blog is relatable, informative, and inspiring. If my readers feel any of those, I’m doing it right. I’ve absolutely loved making people feel a certain way – whether it’s empowered, understood, more confident, etc. – there’s nothing that brings a bigger smile to my face.

Kenzie stands and smiles amongst trees.

KN: That brings a smile to my face! Body image is something so many of us women struggle with and The Curve Confessions is such a beautiful way to encourage women to feel more confident with their body. In terms of decisions you’ve made over the years, what would you say has been your best decision?

KP: I think my best decision is two-fold. First is starting my blog and opening up about my life, struggles, and breakthroughs, while also shedding light on a topic that’s discussed constantly but not always dissected enough. In all ways, my blog opened me up publicly, and quite honestly started a whole new chapter of my life where my honesty and writing has connected me in so many ways to so many people.

And during this chapter is my second best decision, the decision to change my lifestyle and lose weight for my health. My blog is all about rocking your body and being comfortable in your own skin, and in this recent phase of my life, this still holds true. But ultimately it’s up to everyone to decide what’s best for their own health and happiness. This past year, I decided that it was time to make changes – but because I loved myself, not because I hated myself and my body. I’ve never in my life experienced this feeling of being comfortable in my own skin, while also seeing success with my health and weight, and to be honest with you, it’s an indescribable feeling. But I don’t think I would have gotten there in the self-love department without The Curve Confessions, which is why they’re both my best decisions to date.

KN: Good for you, Kenz! It’s so great to hear everything you’ve accomplished, especially over the last year. In that time too, has there been any challenges with your blog or in your life in general? How did you push through it?

KP: The biggest challenge with my blog has been making the time to do it – which I still struggle with. From the beginning, I told myself I wasn’t putting pressure on a certain amount of posts or certain metrics, I was just doing it for fun. This is something I constantly grapple with, though. It brings me a lot of joy and my time spent working on the blog is quite honestly mini therapy sessions – but life happens and sometimes my blog isn’t my number one priority and something I feel like I have to constantly update. And I think that’s okay. Right now, I’m working on making it more of an ongoing lifestyle blog, including updates about my life and what I’m up to, etc. in addition to my longer form blog posts that readers want.

KN: I have to agree that I have a lot of the same feelings! It’s hard not to feel guilty if you’re not giving your blog your full attention. But I too think it’s okay to take time away and write when you’re truly inspired and when you have the time. You have been able to accomplish a lot though these last two years. What would you credit your success to?

KP: I would say a combination of working hard, giving back, surrounding myself with others who lift me up, following my passions, being spontaneous and open, making my mental and physical health a priority, and having a positive attitude as much as possible. But I do think success is always a work in progress!

Kenzie sits on a bench with a pair of sunglasses on.

KN: It really is! Would you say you have any particular success habits?

KP: Definitely taking care of myself – eating right, exercising regularly, making time for myself and to see my friends, and working hard but having limits. There was a point where I was super successful at work but I was being super unhealthy and felt terrible. Since then, I’ve worked to put myself first while still keeping my priorities straight and working hard. I think knowing your value and respecting yourself in that goes a long way. There’s a happy medium.

Self-care is huge for me, too. That includes working out and eating right, but it also includes much needed “me time” – baths, days to myself, etc. I know when I need to unplug or tone it down, and I think that helps to be more successful and find motivation when I do get that time to unwind. I also love being around people – specifically my friends and family – so making time to do that helps to keep me going, and something I consider part of my self-care.

KN: Self-care has been a big topic of discussion in 2018. But I do think it’s because we’re all extremely busy and trying to keep up with everything going on in our lives that our “me” time is often sacrificed. I’m glad you brought it up and you are making it a priority! I always like to ask every woman I interview who has inspired them in their lifetime. Who is your inspiration and why?

KP: Oh man, so many people in my life inspire me, but I’ll pick one special person: my grandpa. He actually recently passed away, and it’s been an emotional time for my family. However, growing up, he’s always been my hero. He came from a really tough upbringing – he was an orphan and lost his brother at a young age in the war. He became an extremely successful war veteran, athlete, teacher, coach, and he also had the biggest heart I’d ever seen. He was sweet, compassionate, non-judgmental, respectful, hard-working, and so grateful for everything he had (and not to mention, treated my grandma with the most love and respect possible – they were married 65+ years!). He inspires me to be the best version of myself and do good in the world, be grateful for everything I have, and treat everyone with love and kindness.

KN: He seemed like such a great man. Anyone who goes through tragedy and difficult times like that and still has such a positive perspective and loving heart is an inspiration to me too. On that note of inspiration, let’s talk about motivation. What keeps you going and motivated?

KP: Motivation is something that you have to continually work for and find in yourself, and I think what keeps me motivated is that feeling of accomplishment. I’m constantly setting goals for myself – with my blog, fitness, work, personal life – and it’s just the absolute best to hit a goal or achieve something you’ve been working towards. It’s most definitely challenging along the way, and there are times where it’s harder for me to find motivation. But I always think back to my feelings – is this going to make you feel good? Then do it. I think the idea of always improving upon yourself and hitting new goals and milestones is what really keeps me going. And when I’m doing that, it makes me a better version of myself all around – and in turn I’m putting more positive vibes out there.

Kenzie looks off into the distance.

KN: Goal setting is part of the Lipstick & Ink mantra, so I couldn’t agree more here. Goal setting and accomplishing those goals is the best feeling. You are quite the busy gal with your blog, work, and volunteering. How do you balance it all?

KP: Balance is something that I constantly strive towards, and it’s hard! I think setting personal boundaries for myself helps a lot – for example, signing up for that morning workout class no matter what my schedule is like, leaving work at a reasonable time but working from home later if something has to get finished – these are a few things that can help.

But as we all know, life doesn’t always go as planned, and sometimes things need to shift (especially with a crazy job and schedule like mine). I try to listen to myself and what I feel like I need in that moment – if that means working on my blog at 11pm because I thought of a great idea, taking a bath and calling it quits for the night, or spending quality time with a friend – I kind of just follow what I’m feeling. We all have responsibilities, but we also owe it to ourselves to wind down sometimes too. It’s all about balance – and everyone has to find their own version of that. I try to take it day by day and listen to myself as much as possible.

KN: Yes, girl! Preach. We’re coming to the end of our interview so I just want to ask you one more question. If you had one piece of advice for women, what would it be?

KP: Be confident in yourself and stop doubting. Don’t settle for less than you deserve. Lift other women up, and surround yourself with people who lift you up and support you.  

Couldn’t say it better myself! Thanks so much for your time! If interested, you can connect with Kenzie at her channels below!

  • www.thecurveconfessions.com
  • Instagram: @thecurveconfessions
  • Facebook: @thecurveconfessions
  • Twitter: @TheCurveConfes1
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Kelly Nash

Kelly Nash is a Chicago-based writer, speaker, career advisor, and founder of Lipstick & Ink®. In addition, she works full-time in technology as a Success Manager at Salesforce and has over 10 years of digital marketing experience. Kelly has been featured in Thrive Global, International Association of Women, General Assembly, Salesforce, SheFactor, and Six Degrees Society. She is also in the process of writing her first book.

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Because here’s the thing – you already have a personal brand, whether you realize it or not. 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱. However, understanding the power of your brand can be difficult and requires self-awareness, intention, and action.
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If you’re unsure or curious about how to get started with building and boosting your brand, I've developed a 5 step formula to do just that! You can read more about these 5 steps and your best path forward in L&I's newest blog post, found via the link in my bio!💋
3 years ago today, I pressed “Publish” on Lips 3 years ago today, I pressed “Publish” on Lipstick & Ink. Even though it was only a blog at the time, I was terrified to put myself out there. I worried about what people would think about me, wondered if my site was good enough, and questioned if what I was writing would even resonate or help others.
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At the same time, it was exhilarating and freeing. I was finally writing again, something that had been a passion of mine since I was a kid. I was in my purpose, sharing my knowledge of how I had grown my career and guiding women on how they could do the same. And most of all, I was pushing myself out of my comfort zone, facing fears I had avoided for years.
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Since February 22, 2018, I have grown more than I thought possible. From my blog to expanding to events to speaking to advising clients to writing my first book, I continue to find ways to grow L&I and make an impact. And I can feel in my bones this is only the beginning.

Through these last 3 years, if I could share one piece of advice as to what I’ve learned , it’s this: OWN YOUR POWER. Own the power of yours that’s generated from within, not outside of yourself. Your authentic power. Don’t give your power away. Don’t allow the thoughts of others to get in your way. Don’t compare yourself to others and wonder how you will measure up. Don’t hold back on what you want to do because you are concerned about how others are going to feel about it.
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There is always a choice to make in terms of whether you decide to own your power or give it away. And these days, I choose my power. I choose me. My hope is that you too honor who you are and choose yourself. Because when you choose yourself, you set yourself free💋
We live in a world of 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 We live in a world of 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 - and let's be honest, we have gotten reaaal accustomed to it. So much so, that we may be easily disappointed when something doesn't immediately go our way - including when it comes to our careers. Whether it's seeking a promotion or landing a job at your dream company, we need to remember that it may take longer than we like or anticipate.
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Most of the time, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒍𝒚. This is why it's critical to ᴘʟᴀɴᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ꜱᴇᴇᴅ early on to begin preparing to reach your next career goal. For example:⠀
🌱 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Start making an effort to connect with your manager periodically to discuss your career growth. Voice that you are aiming for a promotion. Show to him/her that you take your professional development seriously by discussing your goals and ways you can start taking on additional responsibilities. Try and start taking on the work of the role above yours. Keep a track record of your accomplishments and feedback (L&I has a free template FYI under Resources in my bio!).⠀
🌱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆: Research the company and learn about their mission, corporate values, and their offerings. Take their available certifications if available to put on your resume. Reach out and build relationships over time with people that currently work there to understand the culture and to let them know you are interested in working for their company. Get your resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile professionally reviewed. Tailor your resume and yes, even your cover letter for the job you ultimately apply for.
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Both of these scenarios 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚. But don't let that discourage you. What's something you're looking to accomplish in your career in the next 6 months? Don't delay - it's never too early to start preparing. Plant the seed now and watch yourself grow these next few months. Soon enough, after some hard work and patience, those 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 will come🌷💋
[𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘: 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸-𝗜𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁] Let's chat career conversations with your manager 🤓
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How often are you having regular check-ins with your manager about your career development? At minimum, you should be meeting quarterly to review your performance and talk about your career progress. Don't wait until your annual performance review to do so! ❌ 𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 and put time on the calendar to meet periodically throughout the year 🗓
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Having these types of check-ins are essential to your professional success and it's important to go into them prepared with your own talking points. Enter the 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬-𝘐𝘯 worksheet ✔️This worksheet will help you to:⠀
➢ 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 your manager that you take your career seriously and are willing to put your best foot forward⠀
➢ 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 on your goals and actions you're taking to get you to the next step in your career⠀
➢ 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 a productive conversation with your manager to discuss your wins, challenges, and what you want to work on in the months ahead⠀
➢ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 awareness to your work and a better opportunity to negotiate a promotion/raise/added benefits
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Interested? 😏 Download the FREE worksheet via the link in my bio under 𝚁𝚎𝚜𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚌𝚎𝚜 💋
I stand firmly by this career tip. Putting yoursel I stand firmly by this career tip. Putting yourself out there in the workplace and showcasing bits and pieces of who you are is critical to 𝙨𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙.
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When I first started my professional career, I thought that I had to be a "version" of who I was at work. That I needed to always keep things "professional" and that it was "inappropriate" to talk about my personal life. 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴.
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By intertwining my professional and personal brands into one, I've been able to 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴, 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺. Here are ways you can share more of who you are at work:⠀
✔ 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐨: Whether it’s an internal-facing bio that's visible to your co-workers or the “About” section on your LinkedIn, take advantage of it! Go beyond just what you do for the company and talk about things you do outside of work and what you're passionate about.⠀
✔ 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤: Those few minutes before a meeting begins are a great opportunity to get to know someone, ask questions, and share something about yourself.⠀
✔ 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐨𝐧: Zoom fatigue is real, but having your video on is a great way for someone to get to know you better beyond just your voice.⠀
✔ 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Even with many of us working from home, you can still show a bit of your personal style whether it's a crisp blazer, a statement jewelry piece, or your favorite shade of lipstick.⠀
✔ 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝: Tap into the groups within your company that interest you as it will allow you to meet more likeminded people and talk about things other than work.
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Don't hold back in putting yourself out there and sharing more of who you are. 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙨𝙖𝙪𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙔-𝙊-𝙐💋
✨ 𝙽𝙴𝚆 𝚂𝙷𝙸𝙽𝙴 𝙾𝙽 𝙸𝙽𝚃𝙴𝚁𝚅𝙸𝙴𝚆 𝙵𝙴𝙰𝚃𝚄𝚁𝙴 ✨  Meet Brittney.
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@bsoliver is a Nashville-based career and lifestyle freelance writer and content strategist. Over the past 3 years, Brittney has built her platform, @lemons_2_lemonade, to help young professionals turn their career obstacles around. Her platform is known for its networking mixers, which have brought over 2,000 professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives together to turn life’s lemons into lemonade.
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I met Brittney at her Chicago mixer back in Fall 2019 and was so impressed with her story and what she was building with Lemons 2 Lemonade. I immediately signed up for her newsletter and followed her on all of her social channels, where we've been connecting ever since! We actually just wrapped up a #L2LChat of our own, where we chatted about the changing job landscape due to the pandemic.
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What inspires me about Brittney is that she balances working full-time and freelance writing for publishers like Fast Company and ESSENCE. She’s  a thought-leader, having keynoted LinkedIn's first women of color conference in 2019 and was listed as Forbe's "Nine Black Women Leaders Dedicated to Empowering Others." Not only that, Brittney has so much heart for what she does and never gives up on herself. That was apparent to me after hearing her story of going on 100 interviews in an 8-month period.
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In all sense of the word, Brittney is crushing any and all lemons she comes across. I can't wait to see how much more lemonade she makes this year. You can read our exclusive interview via the link in my bio!💋
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