In this episode of Life’s Next Lesson Plan, I sit down with Brittany Emond, a former student whose career journey has taken her from aspiring magazine journalist to a thriving role in employer branding. Brittany shares her personal story of self-discovery, career pivots, and valuable lessons learned along the way.

Memorable Moments & Lessons Learned:

• Brittany recalls a pivotal moment in high school: choosing between prom and attending a national journalism conference in San Francisco. Inspired by The Hills, she made her own version of "going to Paris"—and never looked back.
• Her early love for magazines was fueled by pop culture icons and films like 13 Going on 30 and Sex and the City, leading her to the University of Missouri to study magazine journalism.
• Th ...