Ashley Berke has used her communications savvy to elevate the profiles of world-renowned institutions. Currently, as VP of communications for The Philadelphia Orchestra, she is responsible for sharing the music and stories of this iconic Orchestra in innovative, inclusive ways. Previously, at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine (a.k.a. Penn Vet), she worked closely with the School's first woman Dean; prior to that, she served for several years as director of public relations for the National Constitution Center, where she rubbed elbows with political leaders, pundits, and celebrities. She's held all of these high-stakes, high-pressure positions before age 40. In this empowering episode, Ashley shares the secrets of her "joyful" career -- including how she follows her passions, leaves self-doubt in the dust (thanks to Sylvia Plath), and finds the courage to raises her voice (sometimes as the only woman in the room). Tune in to hear how Ashley rocks it.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
[4:22] How allergies (!) changed the course of Ashley's career path at Cornell University
[4:45] How she aligned her career with her passions
[10:26] What empowers Ashley to raise her voice, sometimes as the only woman in the room
[12:16] The role of other women as champions and mentors
[19:02] How Ashley draws upon her woman's perspective at work
[24:00] Navigating work-life balance
[26:02] Ashley's one tip to rock it (which may involve a tattoo)
Links from the episode:
The Philadelphia Orchestra: https://www.philorch.org
Penn Vet: https://www.vet.upenn.edu
National Constitution Center: https://constitutioncenter.org
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