I became a 31-year-old intern at Microsoft. What I Wish I Knew at 22.

27/07/2025 11 min

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No fancy MBA...yet. No 10-year tech background. Just strategy, real relationships, and intentional moves. This episode is for anyone early in their career, especially if you feel overlooked or unsure how to stand out.I’m breaking down:How to gain executive trust when you’re the most junior person in the roomThe difference between being visible vs. just being presentWhat I know now that I wish I knew at 22. If you’re tired of playing small, this one's for you.0:00 --- Why I took an internship at 3101:35 – The mindset shift that changed everything03:10 – Earning executive trust without faking it05:05 – How I used my network without being transactional06:45 – Lessons for 21–24 year olds navigating early career08:15 – The power of your presence: how to be remembered10:00 – My final advice to the “quiet grinders” out there🎧 Watch, comment, and subscribe.Full episode streaming on Fanbase + YouTube.https://www.fanbase.app/@ThanksButNoOneAskedYou ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I bring insights from my experience in sports, education, and corporate leadership to deliver candid advice, humor, and real talk that empowers future changemakers. Through engaging stories and guest conversations, I tackle mentorship, personal growth, and innovation, making leadership bold, relatable, and actionable................Other Topic:Education, self-transformation, self-development, personality growth, personal growth, Anna Akana, mental health, Mel Robbins, healthy lifestyle, career decision, decision making, Francesca Ramsey, motivation, Shankar Vedantam, inspiration.#ThanksButNoOneAskedYou

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