I spoke with the editor of Forbes 30 Under 30, here are her thoughts on journalism and business | with Alex York
In this episode, host Jahleane interviews Forbes 30 under 30 editor, Alex York, who shares her journey from being a college student at NYU to now editing one of the most talked about lists in the professional world - Forbes 30 under 30. They discuss everything including journalism postgrad, what makes a successful entrepreneur, common traits across under 30 listers, and most importantly...can you pay to make the Forbes under 30 list?? About Alex: Alexandra York is an editor on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 team, covering the young changemakers and innovators shaping consumer culture—with a strong focus on the media industry. She has written stories on Alex Cooper’s $125 million SiriusXM deal, Emma Chamberlain’s growing coffee company, Halsey’s foray into beauty, and multi-million dollar acquisitions by female founders. Before joining Forbes in 2023, she reported on Gen Z and the future of work at Business Insider. Alex holds a B.S. in Media, Culture, and Communication from New York University.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Forbes 30 Under 30 Editor, Alex York11:07 Moving to Forbes: New Opportunities13:32 Learning the Ropes of Video Journalism15:03 Interviewing Celebrities: Behind the Scenes16:26 Tactical Advice for Interviewing21:57 Building Influential Projects vs. Hobbies26:02 Authenticity in Entrepreneurship28:34 Relentless Pursuit of Success35:37 Building Community and Quality Products37:25 Evaluating Success and Market FitKeep Up With Alex: InstagramKeep Up With The Show and The Postgrad Playbook™:Newsletter + All Resources: All LinksInstagram: @thepostgradplaybook30 Day Reset: CLICK HERE Follow Jahleane:Instagram: @jahleaneTikTok: @jahleane About The Postgrad Playbook:The only coaching platform and resource center dedicated to helping postgrads and 20-somethings overcome mindset blocks and take action toward their professional goals, no matter how "unconventional" that might look. https://www.thepostgradsplaybook.com --how to start a business, how to break into journalism, Gen Z entrepreneurs, Forbes 30 under 30 secrets, business media success, personal branding for founders, influencer marketing strategies, brand storytelling, how to get featured in Business Insider, social media growth for startups, how to make forbes 30 under 30, can you pay to be on forbes 30 under 30?