Navigating Self-Pressure and Rejection in College and Career

After every election she’s covered, Abby Phillip has the same thought: I can’t do this anymore. It’s her mind waving a red flag – and a sign of burnout after months of chaos. Over the years, Abby’s had to navigate a fast-moving digital media world at the same time as some of the most divisive political chapters in our lives. Now, she’s sharing how she’s learned to push through –  and the secret that helps her stay grounded in the madness.

In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Abby also shares: 

• How being a first-generation American influenced her career choice

• Why she needed to fail at Harvard before considering journalism 

• How she made the most of an uncertain path at the then emerging outlet, Politico

• The way she reframed getting continuously rejected from outlets

• How she *really* felt about consequential coverage after the 2020 debates 

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