Education

Chapman University

B.A., Television/Broadcast Journalism, Political Science

2014

Podcasts

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10: How to Become a CEO in Your 20’s With Ladan Davia, Beeya [Main T4C Episode]

Ladan Davia graduated from Chapman University in 2014-- yes, 2014-- with a double major in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science. Her dream, or so she thought, was to become a hard news reporter. Fortunately, she realized before she graduated the quality of life (there isn't any) of an entry-level hard..

Career Path

Interview Highlights

“I knew I had a better shot of maybe making it and being on TV and doing that, but that wasn’t what I considered real journalism. So I knew I would get bored of it after awhile. So again, I knew that wasn’t an industry for me. That’s why I decided to leave that world.”

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