Signing articles in international mainstream media can be such a rewarding thing. But this doesn't come without a lot of work and most certainly, offering an added value. In this episode, meet Aida Alami, an international reporter who contributes to the New York Times, Newsweek, Al Jazeera and Bloomberg. Her love for journalism started out in Marrakesh where she was born and took her to Colombia University where she studied journalism and made her dream come true. In this interview, Aida gives so many valuable pieces of advice that apply to aspiring journalists and reporters as well as future young movers & shakers. The main lessons I picked out from this interview are: 1. Know what you want and go for it: Aida knew from the beginning she wanted to do journalism and had a clear vision of the kind of life she wanted to pursue. 2. Practice makes perfect: English is Aida's third language and this did not prevent her from writing for big American mainstream me...
Whatever you do, do it passionately.