32. How We Find Courage Through Vulnerability with Ellen McGirt

In this episode of The Best Thing, author Antonio Neves talks to award-winning journalist, Ellen McGirt. Ellen covers race, culture, and leadership in a twice-weekly newsletter for Fortune called ‘raceAhead.’ In her heralded career, Ellen has written for Time, Money, and Fast Company, where she wrote or contributed to more than 20 cover stories. In a powerful conversation that led to many tears, Ellen shares how selling makeup products door to door as an 11-year-old transformed her life. This episode will leave you with a greater appreciation for your story and will upgrade your empathy levels for the ones around you. LINKS: Ellen’s Twitter https://twitter.com/ellmcgirt Sign up for the raceAhead newsletter   CONNECT WITH ANTONIO: Sign up for the FREE Stop Living on Autopilot Mini-Course:  I'd love to hear from you! Text me: 310-564-7124      QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY: What to expect today What makes a good story Ellen's experience with Facebook Inc. How Ellen builds trust with A-Listers  How Ellen feels after writing a story The word "I" Don't have an opinion until you have an opinion The best thing that ever happened to Ellen Being an 11-year-old Avon Lady What causes Ellens drive growing up Moral Imagination