"There isn't this separation between personal life and work life, especially if you love what you do. They're incredibly integrated, but part of the reason for that is because who you are as an individual carries into the work that you do professionally...because all of that is gonna affect your point of view, your perspective, especially as a creative, like what are you bringing to the table?" Some life perspectives Michelle Wong brings to the table is the precision of a pastry chef and the preparedness and improvisational agility of an actor. Careers the self-described disruptor held briefly before turning to advertising. It was that drive for new challenges and opportunities that ultimately led to her position as Sprinkles' CMO. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Michelle says she believes bringing together people with diverse life experiences at work creates magic, and, rather than following a cookie-cutter path, she advises those starting out to be curious, travel, and live life. Michelle also talks about her love for cooking, dancing, and singing, though admits she doesn't do one very well. Can you guess which one? by Lisa Singer Read the whole story > |