When I Grow Up

Speech Tank Co-Founders Marisa Polanksy & Kristine Keller: The Power of Female Friendship

Jul 23, 2019
Kristine Keller and Marisa Polansky, co-founders of Speech Tank, share the importance of female friendship in their lives and careers. They discuss the inspiration behind their speech-writing company, sparked by a brunch idea to help people craft better wedding speeches. The duo reflects on navigating self-doubt, their contrasting educational experiences, and balancing multiple careers. Their journey is not just about speechwriting but also about empowering others to embrace their voices and tackle public speaking fears with resilience and creativity.
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ANECDOTE

How Their Friendship Began

  • Marisa and Kristine met in college and instantly clicked, becoming long-term roommates and collaborators.
  • Their similar upbringings and shared pop-culture obsessions seeded a deep friendship that later became a business partnership.
INSIGHT

Curiosity Shaped Career Curiosities

  • Early curiosity and internet-era research shaped career imaginations (IMDB, celebrity research).
  • Those habits signaled interest in storytelling, production, and editorial paths later pursued professionally.
ANECDOTE

Quitting To Move To New York

  • Marisa saved money living at home and set a quit date on a desk calendar before moving to New York.
  • She eventually interned at Scholastic, turned it into a job, and launched her publishing career from that entry point.
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