Wish I Knew . . .

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

• Gary Nowak • Season 1 • Episode 12

Share episode

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!