Leah Wyar and Star Donaldson of Dotdash Meredith on the Importance of Going Beyond the Resume (Video)
"I had no business getting the position that started my career," claims Dotdash Meredith President of Entertainment, Beauty & Style Group, Leah Wyar, when explaining how she got her start. Little did she know that taking that leap would ultimately land her in her current position (and unleash her undeniable talent in growing people, business and profits). Enter Star Donaldson, a newcomer with the courage to share what Leah saw to be a brilliant idea, Crowned, which has gone on to build a new audience, deepen relationships and credibility and win awards. Theirs is a story of true reciprocal mentorship, one where each contributes to the intellectual, personal and professional growth of the other.
Watch this edition of WomenAdvancing and you will find yourself nodding in agreement and "uh-huh-ing" out loud to their honest, insightful and vulnerable discussion.
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Kate Byrne
Kate Byrne is the Chief Growth Officer for Community and Partnership at Goodlight Capital, creating the future of Venture Capital to be more equitable, scalable, and impactful by providing capital and more for under represented Founders and Advisor to PlusMe…
