#12 Sana Afzal (Re-Release) - Creative Business Executive / Empathy in the Creative World / The Power of Journaling

I've got a inspiring and clairvoyant  one for you with my guest Sana Afzal.

Background

• Sana hails from Houston, Texas, grew up in Dubai and calls California home. 
• Creative Business Exec at Google, and was previously a Creative Ops and Production lead at The ZOO, a 
• Global Policy Strategist and Senior Creative PM at AdMob, 
• Sana has been a strong advocate for the importance of creativity in the tech world and has orchestrated the integration of branding and tech throughout her career. 
• Coaches high-level execs and mentors early career professionals. 

Highlights

• How the Iphone impacted her career choice
• Imposter syndrome
• Career started off with knowing exactly what she wanted to do, however it was a straight line
• Advice from parents: Do what you love, but make sure you can support yourself
• The immigrant mentality and how a milk commercial changed Sana's life
• Take into consideration what is in front of you
• Opportunities will find you, if you work hard
• You have to "Show Up" everyday, sometimes it's challenging
• Her reaction to being asked to consider law school 
• Getting joy outside of your 9 to 5
• Is that in my job description?
• Empathy and communication has helped in her creative world career
• Pivoting your perspective on Feedback
• Empathy in the creative world
• Learning through observation of others
• Patience / Gratitude / persistence
• The power of journaling
• Being grounded, not easily done
• You want Sana's Spotify Playlist

Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!