Pivoting is finding your way home: a life of words from journalist, author and founder (ft. Julian Guthrie)
Release Date: 11/13/2024
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info_outlineJulian Guthrie was a journalist at the San Francisco Chronicle for 20+ years and is now the founder and CEO of Alphy, an AI communications company.
In this episode, Julian shares her journey of:
- Amplifying the underdog stories
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Communicating with efficiency and inclusivity
Highlights
(02:13) Amplifying the underdog story
(05:44) What it's like to be a journalist
(9:23) A life changing experience as a journalist
(14:14) The art of giving and receiving feedback
(16:58) Founding story of Alphy
(26:28) Idea for book, Alpha Girls
(32:00) Advice to earlier career-self
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Guest Bio
Julian Guthrie is the founder and CEO of Alphy, an AI communications company. Prior to this, she spent 20+ years as a journalist at the San Francisco Chronicle., where her stories were nominated multiple times for the Pulitzer Prize. She is the author of 5 books, including two New York Times Best Sellers, including Alpha Girls.
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