Unleashing the Hustle: How ADHD Fueled My Rise in NYC Journalism
ADHD Awareness Month Event - Eventbrite RSVP appreciated, but not required.
Date & Time:
Friday, October 25 · 5 - 9pm CDT
Location:
I Need That Art Gallery - inside The Designing Block - 7735 Clayton Road Clayton, MO 63117
Free admission!
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Whether you're looking to harness your ADHD superpowers in your career or simply want to hear an inspiring story of triumph, this event is for you.
Unleashing the Hustle: How ADHD Fueled My Rise in NYC Journalism part of our ADHD Awareness Month event series.
Join us for an inspiring evening with Cara Reedy, a powerhouse journalist whose work has been featured on CNN and NPR. Cara has not only made her mark in journalism, but she has also created compelling documentaries and now leads the Disabled Journalists Association. As a journalist who focuses on disability, Cara brings a unique perspective to her work, and in this presentation, she will share how ADHD became one of her greatest assets in navigating the competitive world of New York City journalism.
What to expect:
Cara’s personal journey of transforming ADHD into a tool for success.
Insights on how ADHD can be an advantage in high-pressure, fast-moving careers.
Practical strategies for turning ADHD traits into professional assets.
About the Speaker:
Cara Reedy is the Founder and Director of the Disabled Journalists Association. Reedy spent 10 years of her career at CNN producing documentaries as well as writing for various verticals, including Eatocracy and CNN Business. In 2019, she produced her most recent short documentary for The Guardian entitled Dwarfism and Me, an exploration of the treatment of Dwarfs in American society. She has spent the last four years studying disability and its coverage in the media. As part of her work, she trains newsrooms to tell more robust and investigative stories about disability. In addition to her work in the journalism industry, Reedy also works in narrative change in the film and tv industry and is a member of the TV Academy Diversity Committee.