Education
Chapman University
B.A., Television/Broadcast Journalism, Political Science
2014Podcasts
0:31:4610: How to Become a CEO in Your 20’s With Ladan Davia, Beeya [Main T4C Episode]
Ladan Davia started college thinking she wanted to be a new reporter. Fortunately, she realized the work-life balance of an entry-level reporter wasn't for her. After landing a job at Entertainment Tonight she decided to scrap the whole TV thing altogether. She spent hours browsing multiple job search sites and..
Career Path
Interview Highlights
“So I think if you have a passion and an idea, just go do it. You don’t need to consult with all these people and do all of these things, just go do it. And you’ll learn along the way.”
Best Career Advice
“I think it’s just important to live in the moment at 18. You’re not entering the real world, enjoy your time in college, meet as many great friends as you can. Of course there are complaints about every university and college, but focus on the good things. And just remember that those four years, it really is the best time of your young life because you have the chance to learn.”
Career Challenge
“[As an intern], I remember feeling very tired because you’re waking up at three to get ready and then drive over there. And then once you’re there, it’s nonstop all day and you’re not getting paid, so it’s not motivating all the time. But I just remember thinking that I’m here to get the best experience I can get and hopefully I’ll make good contacts to put me at the next stage of my life. I’ve always thought, what can I do today that will get me to where I need to be tomorrow.“
Skills
Social Networking, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Editing, Video Editing, Public Relations, Broadcast Journalism, Organizational Development, Business Meetings, Script Coverage, Script Analysis, Tumblr
Professional Interests
Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Sophia Amoruso, Walt Disney Television, Harvard Business Review, NBC News, OCEMA (Orange County Employment Managers Association), Orange County Executive Forum, Pasadena Friday Coffee Meetup, Texas Christian University, Chapman University
