EP36 Bianca Bass: An Inspiring Journey from Brand Marketing to Board Advisory

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My next guest is Bianca Bass , Marketing Director in the Fintech industry .
What does it take to pivot from a career in brand marketing to a strategic role as a board advisor? Meet Bianca Bass, who did precisely that, as she generously shares her journey in today's podcast episode. Get ready to be inspired by her early passion for writing, dreams of working for British Vogue, and her brave pivot into copywriting for prestigious brands due to financial constraints. Listen to her enlightening reflections on landing a role at TripAdvisor at just 23 and the role networking played in shaping her career trajectory.
As we move deeper into our conversation with Bianca, she unpacks her career transitions from brand and content to marketing, and finally to the FinTech industry. She shares invaluable advice about the importance of understanding one's value-add, the power of a consumer perspective, and why being industry agnostic is key for career advancement. We also dive into her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated industry, and her belief in the power of one's voice and unique perspective in the workplace. The conversation concludes on a powerful note about the critical importance of diversity in today's tech-driven world, encapsulated by a motivating quote from Dr. Maya Angelou.
Our dialogue also delves into the personal, as Bianca shares her experiences as a single parent with C-suite aspirations. Listen as she imparts wisdom about self-compassion, work-life balance, and the changing values of the younger generation. We wrap up our enlightening conversation by shedding light on Bianca's current role as a board advisor, the lessons she has learned, and her belief in the centrality of end-to-end customer experiences for growth. Tune in for this riveting episode filled with valuable insights and inspiring stories from a trailblazer herself, aimed at empowering women through these engaging conversations.
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Разделы

1. EP36 Bianca Bass: An Inspiring Journey from Brand Marketing to Board Advisory (00:00:00)

2. Career Journey (00:00:06)

3. Career Growth and Industry Adaptability (00:11:42)

4. Value and Challenges for Women Workers (00:16:17)

5. Embrace Diversity, Build a New Future (00:22:12)

6. Early Experiences and Personal Development (00:26:11)

7. Journey to Becoming a Board Advisor (00:29:46)

8. Career Growth and Thought Leadership (00:37:28)

9. Career Goals and Work-Life Balance (00:45:25)

10. Trailblazer takeaways (00:56:47)