Ep 96 – Teaming Up For The Better

Ep 96 - Teaming Up For The Better
Riding solo has its perks. But as our next guest reveals, running with the pack can often lead to extraordinary outcomes. In this episode, Melanie Holohan shares the importance of working with intelligent, like-minded people, and how we can avoid the dreaded burn-out. Melanie Holohan is the co-founder of Stacker and a 2019 Forbes 30 under 30 listee.
Melanie Holohan
For those of us who are introverts, flying solo is a dream come true.
But for our next guest, working in a team was one of the best decisions she ever made.
After Melanie Holohan’s career was put on hold, she had no choice but to look to others for inspiration. Ever inquisitive and curious, she teamed up with her peers to explore the world of data and storytelling.
Leveraging each of their unique strengths, Melanie and her colleagues created Stacker, a digital storytelling platform that combines data with rich editorial insight. Now, Melanie is the Vice President of Programming at Stacker and a 2019 Forbes 30 under 30 listee.
In this episode, Melanie shares her incredible story on the importance of working with intelligent, like-minded people, cultivating your big dreams, and how to avoid burning out.
Street Cred:
Melanie Holohan is the co-founder of Stacker, an NYC based digital storytelling platform that combines expert analysis with editorial insights. She is also a 2019 Forbes 30 under 30 listee.
Highlight Reel:
The value of navigating a non-traditional path [13:03]
The early years (and risks) of building Stacker [19:28]
How to avoid burning yourself out [26:26]