In this episode of New York's Millennial Mind, Shivani Bafna shares her journey for the FIRST TIME ever in a podcast! Shivani talks about her transformative internship at Miss Malini and how it reshaped her professional trajectory. She discusses the importance of confidence, persistence, and embracing creativity in a non-traditional career path. She delves into her strategies for successfully pitching to brands and monetizing content, shedding light on overcoming challenges and imposter syndrome. Shivani also shares her insights on authenticity, balancing personal and professional life, and the significance of building a strong offline support system. The episode concludes with Shivani launching her brand, Corefelt, and the philosophy behind it. 00:00 Introduction and Early Career 01:05 The Turning Point: Internship at Miss Malini 02:56 Navigating College and Career Choices 04:27 Building Confidence and Taking Risks 08:28 The Power of Networking and Persistence 21:41 Going Viral: The Proposal Video 30:58 Value-Driven Content Creation 32:00 Building a Loyal Audience 32:38 Pitching and Media Kits 34:47 Authenticity and Community 36:14 Navigating Influencer Culture 37:44 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 47:48 Starting a Brand: Corefelt 49:38 The Meaning Behind Corefelt 57:23 Dealing with Criticism and Insecurities 01:01:29 Final Thoughts and Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices