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The Pivot

The Pivot

By Renee Mittelstaedt

The Pivot is a semi-monthly newsletter and community that helps models anticipate their future career pivot through job shadowing, internships, and remote work.

The Pivot's podcast is a place for like-minded multi-hyphenates and models to talk about their career stories and offer their advice for others looking to make a career pivot.
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The Pivot Pioneers Q&A with Alexandria Yamazaki

The Pivot May 08, 2020

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The Pivot Pioneers Q&A with Shivani Persad

The Pivot Pioneers Q&A with Shivani Persad

In today's episode, The Pivot's founder Renée Mittelstaedt takes us back in time and pulls an archived interview from The Pivot Pioneers IG Live Q&A series. In this interview, she spoke to writer and founder of Liveshiv Media, Shivani Persad. Shivani shared what she's learned so far during her career transition, she explained why networking is so important when making a career pivot, and she shared her tips for becoming a freelance writer. 

May 22, 202030:30
The Pivot Pioneers Q&A with Nouri Hassan

The Pivot Pioneers Q&A with Nouri Hassan

In today's episode, The Pivot's founder Renée Mittelstaedt takes us back in time and pulls an archived interview from The Pivot Pioneers IG Live Q&A series. In this interview, she spoke to casting director and founder of Xyne Casting, Nouri Hassan. Nouri shared the highlights of her career journey and the pivotal people who helped her along the way, she explained why she started her own casting collective, and shared advice for others who want to start their own business.  

May 22, 202034:14
The Pivot Pioneers Q&A with Alexandria Yamazaki

The Pivot Pioneers Q&A with Alexandria Yamazaki

In today's episode, The Pivot's founder Renée Mittelstaedt takes us back in time and pulls an archived interview from The Pivot Pioneers IG Live Q&A series. In this interview, she spoke to wellness consultant and content creator, Alexandria Yamazaki. Alexandria explained why developing a professional brand online is important for making a career pivot, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and she shared her plans for the future.

May 08, 202035:56
The Pivot Pioneers Q&A with Kata Walters

The Pivot Pioneers Q&A with Kata Walters

In today's episode, The Pivot's founder Renée Mittelstaedt takes us back in time and pulls an archived interview from The Pivot Pioneers IG Live Q&A series. In this interview, she spoke to real estate investor Kata Walters. Kata spoke about how she made a pivot after 20 years in the modeling industry, how she became a real estate investor, and she shared her plans for the future.

May 08, 202026:08
The Pivot Pioneers Q&A with Cheryl Campos

The Pivot Pioneers Q&A with Cheryl Campos

In today's episode, The Pivot's founder Renée Mittelstaedt takes us back in time and pulls an archived interview from The Pivot Pioneers IG Live Q&A series. In this interview, she spoke to model and director of fintech startup Republic, Cheryl Campos. Cheryl spoke about how she stays organized and manages her hectic schedule as a multi-hyphenate, she shared her advice for crafting a comprehensive career story, and she shared her plans for the future. 

May 08, 202026:04
The Pivot Pioneers Q&A with Dominkya G Bernes

The Pivot Pioneers Q&A with Dominkya G Bernes

In today's episode, The Pivot's founder Renée Mittelstaedt takes us back in time and pulls an archived interview from The Pivot Pioneers IG Live Q&A series. In this interview, she spoke to the founder of Amberlight Beauty, Dominkya G Bernes. Dominkya spoke about how she made a pivot from modeling to skincare and beauty, how she started her small business, and she shared her advice for models looking to make a pivot. 

May 08, 202023:55