Dana Bash on Being Patient in your Career

From freelancing as a college student to logging tape, Dana Bash worked her way up the ladder at CNN. Now, she comes to us live on TV as CNN’s chief political correspondent, covering elections and the biggest political news. Dana says she wouldn’t have gotten there without luck– and some good old fashioned patience. This week, she spills the secrets of her career marathon, and how to pace yourself.

In this episode, Dana shares:

• The show she’d most like to make a cameo on (RHONJ lovers, rejoice)
• How she went from freelancing to getting the FT gig at CNN
• The career-defining move she made – and why it looked like a step backwards
• Advice on how to talk to your boss about transitioning to a different role 
• Why being in the same workplace as her ex-husband actually isn’t so bad 

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