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Financial FeministHow to Network (Without Feeling Icky) with Aleenah AnsariIf the word “networking” leaves you *screaming-crying-throwing-up* –– you’re not alone. Networking hasn’t always had a negative connotation, but in recent years, networking events just feel like brag fests and places to collect business cards that will probably end up in a shoebox in the back of your closet. But networking doesn’t have to be hundred people events or sliding into people’s DMs unsolicited –– when done well, it can establish powerful connections with industry leaders and mentors that can help set you on the best path to success in your career long-term. To talk about the power of authentic n...2023-04-2553 min
The Creative Edition PodcastMeet Aleenah from @aleenahansari + Her Journey as a Freelance WriterToday, we have Aleenah Ansari on the podcast. Aleenah is based in Seattle and as a writer, she covers travel in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, entrepreneurship, and representation in media. Aleenah shares with us how she became interested in writing and discovered journalism in college. She shares with us her love telling and amplifying stories as well as the types of products and authors of color she loves to learn and share about.Aleenah also shares her tips for pitching a publication and how she build relationships with editors. Aleenah mentions how s...2023-03-1443 min
Town Hall Seattle Civics Series306. Tori Dunlap with Aleenah Ansari: An Inclusive Guide to All Things MoneyDo you recall your earliest memories about managing money? Did you squirrel away pennies in a bank or watch your parents balance the checkbook? Author Tori Dunlap had those memories as a child and was always good with money, but she learned her experience was unusual — especially among her female friends. After investigating financial literacy and wealth gaps, Dunlap discovered that girls are significantly less likely to receive a holistic financial education and receive radically different messages about money than boys. Women, she contends, are often taught to restrain their spending, while men are taught to invest an...2023-02-091h 11
Best Book Ever PodcastAleenah Ansari on "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" by Lori GottliebAleenah Ansari (she/her) is equal parts storyteller, creative problem solver, and journalist at heart who's rooted in the stories of people behind products, companies, and initiatives. She writes about travel, entrepreneurship, mental health and wellness, and representation in media for Insider, The Seattle Times, Byrdie, and more. You can usually find her searching for murals in Seattle and beyond, reading a book, and planning her next trip to New York. Aleenah joined me today for a particularly canded discussion about BIPOC representation in our reading life, and the way books and therapy are crucial to our...2023-01-3032 min
Best Book Ever Podcast132 Aleenah Ansari on "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" by Lori GottliebAleenah Ansari (she/her) is equal parts storyteller, creative problem solver, and journalist at heart who's rooted in the stories of people behind products, companies, and initiatives. She writes about travel, entrepreneurship, mental health and wellness, and representation in media for Insider, The Seattle Times, Byrdie, and more. You can usually find her searching for murals in Seattle and beyond, reading a book, and planning her next trip to New York. Aleenah joined me today for a particularly canded discussion about BIPOC representation in our reading life, and the way books and therapy are crucial to our...2023-01-3032 min
Career ConversationsS1 EP1: Don't Build Your Network, Build Your RelationshipsDon’t Build Your Network, Build Your Relationshipswith Aleenah Ansari (she/her)Developing your authentic personal brand is key to building relationships. Aleenah Ansari highlights how to use storytelling to create your brand and help you communicate your story and value to successfully navigate your job search now or in the future. Whether you are on a specific career track or breaking into a new industry, this conversation will help you hone your storytelling skills.Aleenah Ansari is equal parts storyteller, creative problem solver, and journalist at heart wh...2023-01-1637 min
Brown Women HealthNavigating Anemia and Mental Health: Aleenah's Journey with Self-Advocacy ft Aleenah Ansari | Know Your Rights, Period.Anemia is a common but often overlooked health condition, especially in the South Asian community. In this episode of the Brown Women Health podcast, host Mrinal Gokhale and Ameek Bindra sit down with journalist and world traveler Aleenah Ansari to discuss her personal journey with anemia and the importance of self-advocacy when it comes to seeking medical care.
Aleenah Ansari (she/her) shares her story of navigating the complexities of anemia and the role that mental health has played in her journey. She also offers insight on the importance of seeking out reliable sources of information and...2022-08-1919 min
Graduated and GrownWorking in Tech, Creating your Personal Brand, & the Power of Storytelling in your 20s (feat. Aleenah Ansari)Interested in working in Tech? Trying to figure out your personal brand? Or maybe you're trying to figure out whether or not this whole "imposter syndrome" thing is real? If any of those topics peak your interest, you're going to LOVE today's episode with Aleenah Ansari. This was such a fun episode to record, but I also learned a lot. Aleenah is a BOSS who understands how powerful storytelling can be, both inside and outside the workplace. Enjoy this episode2022-03-021h 04
The Stories We're Proud to ShareHow we met: Girlfriends, Aleenah and LiezelMeet young couple, Aleenah Ansari (@aleenahansari) and Liezel Villanueva (@liezelvee). Together they run a sticker business online, @veestudioco. On social media, they're the epitome of "#couplegoals," especially to their friends and others in the LGBTQIA+ community. In real life, they're like normal couples who experience their ups and downs. In this episode, they discuss how they met and how their relationship has evolved over time. If you enjoy this show, please share, subscribe, rate, and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Find new episodes on the first and third Wednesday of every month. To participate, s...2021-10-2039 min
Brownie Points: The PodcastEpisode 6: On Air W/ Aleenah Ansari: Journey to MicrosoftFollow BP! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browniepointspodcastHere is more on Aleenah Ansari:Aleenah Ansari is a Seattle-based writer who creates content about the engineers who run Microsoft technology, her identity as a Pakistani woman in tech, and career content about the value of mentorship and navigating the job search. In short, storytelling is her world! Here are some ways you can connect with her and stay up-to-date on upcoming events!:Connect with Aleenah Ansari on LinkedIn (send her a personalized LinkedIn request and share what resonated with yo...2021-08-1134 min
InfluenceFrom storytelling to creating the content you wish existed with Aleenah AnsariAleenah is a writer, a speaker, a Margot Mentor, and an incredible storyteller. She explains her unique job as a writer at Microsoft and how she found a unique job writing for user experience. She talks of her intersecting identities, as a daughter of an immigrant, a woman of colour, a woman in tech, and a Seattleite. Aleenah gives invaluable job advice from personal brands to confidence building. Listen to hear how she wears so many hats and has reached her success so young.@Influencethepod@Margotcommunity@Joss.Richard@Jennug
2021-07-2733 min