Get Hired with Andrew Seaman All the Cool Girls Get Fired: Owning Your Story of Career Resilience
Oct 15, 2025
Kristina O’Neill and Laura Brown, both seasoned editors in the fashion industry, share their insightful journey of resilience after being fired from their prestigious positions. They explore why getting fired isn't a failure but a chance for reinvention, discussing the necessity of owning your story and breaking the stigma around job loss. With practical advice on emotional recovery and proactive career strategies, they inspire listeners to view setbacks as opportunities for new beginnings.
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How A Shared Firing Sparked A Movement
- Laura got fired first and used the downtime to explore new opportunities like nonprofit work with RED.
- Kristina called Laura from HR and their shared experience led to the bar meetup and the viral photo captioned "all the cool girls get fired."
Owning The Exit Speeds Recovery
- Owning the truth of your exit opens support and new possibilities far faster than crafting a PR-friendly narrative.
- Kristina urged immediate verbal ownership to accelerate help and opportunity flow.
Your Work Experience Still Matters
- Laura argues that your value and experience don't disappear when you lose a job; they remain building blocks.
- She calls career experience "little bricks" that create a platform you can stand on after an exit.
