In this conversation, Sara Milstein shares her insights on career journeys, the importance of slowing down, and the value of mentorship. She emphasizes honesty in communication and the power of kindness and community. Sara reflects on her experiences and offers advice for youth navigating their careers, highlighting the inevitability of challenges and the importance of learning from them.
Sara Milstein is the Chief Marketing and Brand Experience Officer at the YMCA of Central Maryland. Sara is an expert in brand positioning and management, creative development, and marketing/communications oversight. Milstein began her career in public service, working with programs serving at-risk youth in Baltimore City. She later transitioned to work on the agency side of advertising, where she managed campaigns for clients in the health care, non-profit and retail sectors, before returning to the non-profit world to her current position at the Y.
In This Episode
00:00 Introduction and Career Reflections
03:03 The Importance of Slowing Down
05:46 Building a Support Network
08:21 Mentorship and Learning from Others
11:23 The Value of Honesty in Communication
14:17 The Power of Kindness and Community
16:44 Navigating Career Challenges
19:38 Final Thoughts and Advice for Youth
27:54 Closing Thoughts
28:17 Outro
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