THE DAILY HUSTLE
I oversee sales, promotions, PR, media, advertising, strategic partnerships, and product development for a 110-year-old candy company. I’m part brand ambassador, part business strategist, and fully passionate about chocolate.
EARLY ASPIRATIONS
Right out of college, I went into sales—cold calling—which I think was a good starting point for my role to come. After a couple of years, I made a move across the country and took a position as a marketing coordinator for a fast-growing internet company. The environment was creative, high energy, and ever changing, and I found it invigorating. When I moved back to Nashville after a few years, I landed at a children’s publishing company where I handled various aspects of sales, marketing, and account management before moving into product development. When I finally…
