Category Archives: Personal Anecdotes

2 AM Thoughts on Startup Life

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Alexa

Since when did public enemy number one equal “the man”? Maybe this is a product of the recession or maybe the fact that I just have adventurous friends, but it seems to me like these days, everyone is in start-up … Continue reading →

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Be the Change

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Alexa

I came to Mzinga last June looking to understand the business behind the social media industry.  In the process, I found myself deeply changed. Working side by side with Barry Libert, I learned about the trials and triumphs of entrepreneurship, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on A Successful Life

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Alexa

In my last post, I blogged about a rocky start to what has been an intense past two weeks.  Luckily, I’m still alive so you know that I was neither fired nor beaten to a pulp as a result of … Continue reading →

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Messing Up and Moving On

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Alexa

Today I felt like the biggest fail whale ever.   As much as I want to say mistakes happen, I have a very hard time processing disappointment (This is in reference to my mistakes by the way, not other people’s). … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Jobs After My First Day at Mzinga

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Alexa

How many people can say they love their jobs?  How many people actually like their coworkers?  How many people out there are working in a profession where they feel like they’re making a difference? I feel incredibly lucky that I … Continue reading →

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Hair today, Gone tomorrow!

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Alexa

I’m so behind schedule, but I have to blog about this.  I just cut my hair 11 inches!  I’ve done this before, but each time it’s uber scary.   (I didn’t have my microphone configured correctly when I recorded this video … Continue reading →

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Balancing the Personal and the Professional

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Alexa

Ever since I dove into this whole social media thing, I’ve heard the following messages on repeat: Your blog is your resume You must establish your personal brand You must use your site as a storefront, a store where you’re selling one product … Continue reading →

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