Capture Your Flag Video Interviews

When to Pursue a Career That is Not Your College Major - Julie Hession

2012-02-16T00:22:44Z

In Chapter 6 of 21 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, food entrepreneur Julie Hession answers "After majoring in hotel and restaurant management in college what made you decide to shift away from that in your career?" Studying in Las Vegas, Hession finds the glamorous picture of hotel management career does not meet what she experiences. With advice from her father, she decides to make a change to find work outside her college major. Julie Hession is the founder of Julie Anne's All Natural Granola Company. Passionate about food since childhood, Hession has developed her career by food blogging, cooking contests, and starting fine food companies. Hession earned an MBA in Marketing from Duke University and a BA from UNLV.

How Earning an MBA Enables Career Change - Julie Hession

2012-02-15T22:54:48Z

In Chapter 7 of 21 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, food entrepreneur Julie Hession answers "Why Did You Decide to Get an MBA?" Hession did not know what to do with her career and decides to get an MBA to figure out her longer term career aspirations. She leaves pharmaceutical sales for the intellectual stimulation of an MBA classroom. Julie Hession is the founder of Julie Anne's All Natural Granola Company. Passionate about food since childhood, Hession has developed her career by food blogging, cooking contests, and starting fine food companies. Hession earned an MBA in Marketing from Duke University and a BA from UNLV.

Learning Small Business Working at American Express - Julie Hession

2012-02-15T21:50:09Z

In Chapter 8 of 21 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, food entrepreneur Julie Hession answers "How Did Working at American Express During Business School Teach You About the World of Small Business?" Hession interns at American Express while studying at Duke for her MBA. She gets paired with three senior women and it tasked with doing the competitive analysis with the company's new foray into small business, the Blue Card. She gets exposure to a new market, and also senior female leadership, that open her mind to future career options. Julie Hession is the founder of Julie Anne's All Natural Granola Company. Passionate about food since childhood, Hession has developed her career by food blogging, cooking contests, and starting fine food companies. Hession earned an MBA in Marketing from Duke University and a BA from UNLV.

When Can an MBA Degree Help an Entrepreneur - Julie Hession

2012-02-15T21:32:00Z

In Chapter 9 of 21 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, food entrepreneur Julie Hession answers "Where Has Your MBA Been Most Useful in Your Career as an Entrepreneur?" Hession shares how her MBA coursework in marketing and entrepreneurship provided foundation experiences she could build upon as she created her own business. Over time, experience teaches Hession not to rely on business plans and to more openly embrace change. Julie Hession is the founder of Julie Anne's All Natural Granola Company. Passionate about food since childhood, Hession has developed her career by food blogging, cooking contests, and starting fine food companies. Hession earned an MBA in Marketing from Duke University and a BA from UNLV.

How to Find a Mentor - Julie Hession

2012-02-07T23:19:53Z

In Chapter 10 of 21 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, food entrepreneur Julie Hession answers "How Have You Established Mentors in Your Career and How Have They Helped Most?" Hession notes how she learns to overcome fear and be more aggressive approaching people she admires. She finds the more successful a person is, the more willing they are to help you and give back to you. She tells the story of meeting Sarah Foster, of Foster's Market and cookbook fame, and how the mentoring relationship evolved into a friendship. Julie Hession is the founder of Julie Anne's All Natural Granola Company. Passionate about food since childhood, Hession has developed her career by food blogging, cooking contests, and starting fine food companies. Hession earned an MBA in Marketing from Duke University and a BA from UNLV.

Learning Creativity by Writing Recipes - Julie Hession

2012-02-05T23:01:05Z

In Chapter 11 of 21 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, food entrepreneur Julie Hession answers "How Has Recipe Writing Teaches You to Be More Creative?" In addition to her granola company, Hession has a recipe blog, "Peanut Butter and Julie", and regularly competes in recipe contests. She shares the importance of investing time in clearly crafting an easy to understand recipe. The process teaches Hession invest time researching recipes and teaching others how to make them. Julie Hession is the founder of Julie Anne's All Natural Granola Company. Passionate about food since childhood, Hession has developed her career by food blogging, cooking contests, and starting fine food companies. Hession earned an MBA in Marketing from Duke University and a BA from UNLV.

How to Think Like an Entrepreneur - Julie Hession

2012-02-05T22:46:15Z

In Chapter 12 of 21 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, food entrepreneur Julie Hession answers "How Has the Trial and Error Process Shaped Entrepreneur Career Choices?" Hession shares how she has embraced the uncertainty and risk that come with learning to operate as an entrepreneur. She shares it is like "nothing ventured, nothing gained" and details specific experiences that have contributed to her growth, including being a winning contestant on the Food Network and winning Sterling Wines Ultimate Host Competition. Julie Hession is the founder of Julie Anne's All Natural Granola Company. Passionate about food since childhood, Hession has developed her career by food blogging, cooking contests, and starting fine food companies. Hession earned an MBA in Marketing from Duke University and a BA from UNLV.

When to Stop Trying New Things and Commit to a Project - Julie Hession

2012-02-05T22:23:32Z

In Chapter 13 of 21 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, food entrepreneur Julie Hession answers "How Do You Balance Experimentation and Commitment in the Projects You Pursue?" Hession, who owns a Julie Anne's Granola Company, learns to find balance between growing existing initiatives and starting new ones. She finds outside projects - reality show submissions, cooking contests, a recipe blog - a good way to push herself creatively without shifting from her core business focus. Passionate about food since childhood, Hession has developed her career by food blogging, cooking contests, and starting fine food companies. Hession earned an MBA in Marketing from Duke University and a BA from UNLV.

How Failure Builds Entrepreneur Backbone - Julie Hession

2012-02-03T03:34:47Z

In Chapter 14 of 21 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, food entrepreneur Julie Hession "What Role Has Failure Played in Shaping Your Career Trajectory?" Hession notes that while starting a specialty food store modeled after Dean and Deluca ended in failure, it provided a positive learning experience and gave her backbone to start another venture. The experience makes her more street smart, aggressive and confident. Julie Hession is the founder of Julie Anne's All Natural Granola Company. Passionate about food since childhood, Hession has developed her career by food blogging, cooking contests, and starting fine food companies. Hession earned an MBA in Marketing from Duke University and a BA from UNLV.

What Marriage Teaches About Teamwork - Julie Hession

2012-02-03T03:19:45Z

In Chapter 15 of 21 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, food entrepreneur Julie Hession answers "What Has Marriage Taught You About Teamwork?" Hession shares how her personality complements that of her spouse in many ways. She shares how they learn to complement and each other and appreciate each others strengths. Hession notes the importance of having a supportive husband who believes in what she is doing. Julie Hession is the founder of Julie Anne's All Natural Granola Company. Passionate about food since childhood, Hession has developed her career by food blogging, cooking contests, and starting fine food companies. Hession earned an MBA in Marketing from Duke University and a BA from UNLV.

When to Kill Your Passion Project - Julie Hession

2012-02-03T03:06:30Z

In Chapter 16 of 21 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, food entrepreneur Julie Hession answers "How Do You Evaluate When to Continue a Project and When to Kill It?" She notes the challenge of abandoning a passion project. She learns from her husband and his corporate project pursuits and the number that fall through. Hession learns to evaluate short and long term project benefits as she grows as an entrepreneur. Julie Hession is the founder of Julie Anne's All Natural Granola Company. Passionate about food since childhood, Hession has developed her career by food blogging, cooking contests, and starting fine food companies. Hession earned an MBA in Marketing from Duke University and a BA from UNLV.

Why to Compete in Food Cookoff Contests - Julie Hession

2012-02-03T02:56:45Z

In Chapter 17 of 21 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, food entrepreneur Julie Hession answers "What Motivates You to Enter Food Competitions and How are You Getting Better at Them?" Hession notes her super competitive nature and love of challenges. She learns what type of competitions are best suited to her interests and then learns to embrace the experiences, meet new friends, and enjoy rewards when she wins. Julie Hession is the founder of Julie Anne's All Natural Granola Company. Passionate about food since childhood, Hession has developed her career by food blogging, cooking contests, and starting fine food companies. Hession earned an MBA in Marketing from Duke University and a BA from UNLV.

How Recipe Competitions Build Creative Confidence - Julie Hession

2012-02-03T02:35:04Z

In Chapter 18 of 21 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, food entrepreneur Julie Hession answers "How Has Winning Food Competitions Given You the Confidence to Dream Bigger?" Hession shares how competing in, and progressively winning, recipe and cooking competitions taps into her competitive spirit. The process boosts her self-confidence and brings out her passion for marketing. Julie Hession is the founder of Julie Anne's All Natural Granola Company. Passionate about food since childhood, Hession has developed her career by food blogging, cooking contests, and starting fine food companies. Hession earned an MBA in Marketing from Duke University and a BA from UNLV.

How to Start a Gourmet Food Business - Julie Hession

2012-02-03T02:04:40Z

In Chapter 19 of 21 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, food entrepreneur Julie Hession answers "How Has Starting a Granola Company Built Upon Your Previous Food Experience?" As a retail store owner, Hession learns how the "other side" of food makers work by attending industry conventions. She researches different approaches and applies lessons learned when she launches her own product line. Once established, she then encounters challenges working with large gourmet food and grocery stores and competing in a cutthroat market. Julie Hession is the founder of Julie Anne's All Natural Granola Company. Passionate about food since childhood, Hession has developed her career by food blogging, cooking contests, and starting fine food companies. Hession earned an MBA in Marketing from Duke University and a BA from UNLV.

How to Use Customer Feedback to Improve Product - Julie Hession

2012-02-03T01:47:51Z

In Chapter 20 of 21 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, food entrepreneur Julie Hession answers "What Tools and Processes Do You Find Most Useful in Measuring Business Performance?" Hession relies on customer feedback to evolve her product marketing. By doing in-store sampling demos of her granola, she gathers feedback on product positioning and quality. Julie Hession is the founder of Julie Anne's All Natural Granola Company. Passionate about food since childhood, Hession has developed her career by food blogging, cooking contests, and starting fine food companies. Hession earned an MBA in Marketing from Duke University and a BA from UNLV.

How Female Entrepreneur Learns to Scale Food Business - Julie Hession

2012-02-03T01:35:01Z

In Chapter 21 of 21 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, food entrepreneur Julie Hession answers "What Have Been Your Learning Milestones Starting and Growing a Food Manufacturing Business?" Hession shares the challenges she has faced letting go of responsibility and embracing support. As additional products emerge and her core granola business blossoms, she learns to maximize the time she spends in each area. Finally, she learns to manage expectations within a budget and make a profitable, high quality product. Julie Hession is the founder of Julie Anne's All Natural Granola Company. Passionate about food since childhood, Hession has developed her career by food blogging, cooking contests, and starting fine food companies. Hession earned an MBA in Marketing from Duke University and a BA from UNLV.

What Gets Easier and What Gets Harder - Kyung Yoon

2012-01-18T00:35:49Z

In Chapter 1 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon answers "What is Getting Easier and What is Getting Harder in Your Life? In her non-profit leadership role, she finds her work gets easier as her organization brand becomes stronger and better known. Yoon finds drawing boundaries for non-profit and community initiatives progressively more challenging as she identifies more deserving potential grantees yet remains constrained by fundraising limitations. Kyung Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City. An award-winning journalist and documentary film producer, Yoon earned an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in History and Political Science at Wellesley College.

Finding Personal Best by Speaking From the Heart - Kyung Yoon

2012-01-18T00:03:53Z

In Chapter 2 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon answers "When Are You at Your Best?" Yoon finds her personal and professional best when speaking from the heart. In her experiences across the Korean and Korean American communities, she learns to be a philanthropic changemaker and bridge seemingly disparate cultural issues from her youth. Kyung Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City. An award-winning journalist and documentary film producer, Yoon earned an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in History and Political Science at Wellesley College.

When to Stop Learning and Start Doing - Kyung Yoon

2012-01-17T23:51:36Z

In Chapter 3 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon answers "What is Your Comfort Zone and What Do You Do to Break Free of Living in It? Yoon finds her comfort zone is learning something new, as evidenced in her immersion across varied careers in economic analysis, journalism, and, now, philanthropy. Excited by learning, Yoon makes it a priority to then apply that learning in her career. Kyung Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City. An award-winning journalist and documentary film producer, Yoon earned an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in History and Political Science at Wellesley College.

What Marriage Teaches About Teamwork - Kyung Yoon

2012-01-17T23:34:12Z

In Chapter 4 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon answers "What Has Marriage Taught You About Teamwork?" Yoon shares how she learned to appreciate what teamwork in marriage is all about once she had children. As children entered the equation, she learned to admire her husband for his presence and contribution to the family. Kyung Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City. An award-winning journalist and documentary film producer, Yoon earned an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in History and Political Science at Wellesley College.

Parenting Advice on Motivating High School Kids - Kyung Yoon

2012-01-17T17:51:50Z

In Chapter 5 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon answers "How Do You Measure Success in What You Do as a Parent?" Yoon contrasts her approach to what has become known as the "Tiger Mom" approach. With her two sons, Yoon makes it a point to embrace their individuality and tailor supportive parenting approaches to motivate each of the boys. Kyung Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City. An award-winning journalist and documentary film producer, Yoon earned an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in History and Political Science at Wellesley College.

Why Mutual Respect Matters in a Marriage - Kyung Yoon

2012-01-17T17:38:23Z

In Chapter 6 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon answers "Why is Mutual Respect Important in a Marriage?" Yoon notes how she met her husband, an established lawyer, while she was going through a career change. Changing careers into broadcast journalism, Yoon finds support in her partner through the process, from internships to on-air reporting, and learns a valuable lesson to respect and support a partner's career choices. Kyung Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City. An award-winning journalist and documentary film producer, Yoon earned an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in History and Political Science at Wellesley College.

How Stay at Home Mom Builds Parent Network - Kyung Yoon

2012-01-16T15:15:08Z

In Chapter 7 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon answers "As a Parent, Where Has Your Network Been Most Helpful?" As a young parent, Yoon chooses to leave a demanding job to spend more time at home. Fearful of losing her identity, she finds common ground with other professional women transitioning into full-time parenting roles. Through the relationships, the mothers learn to support one another, including helping each other re-enter the workforce. Kyung Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City. An award-winning journalist and documentary film producer, Yoon earned an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in History and Political Science at Wellesley College.

Networking Advice for Women Professionals - Kyung Yoon

2012-01-16T14:44:40Z

In Chapter 8 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon answers "How Do You Use Your Network to Get Help Making Career and Life Decisions?" Yoon notes how she focuses more and more on connecting young female professionals. Over her career, she learns to make networking a priority. She shares her learning experience and offers advice to young women wanting to improve networking skills. Kyung Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City. An award-winning journalist and documentary film producer, Yoon earned an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in History and Political Science at Wellesley College.

How Commitments Create Leadership Culture - Kyung Yoon

2012-01-15T21:06:43Z

In Chapter 9 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon answers "Why is It Not Only Important to Participate in a Network But Also to Contribute?" In her work as a non-profit executive, Yoon finds leadership to be the greatest constraint to an organization's success. Beyond the ideas, mission, and intentions, it is necessary for individuals to emerge and drive the mission forward. Yoon notes how taking responsibility and making a contribution is fundamental to move beyond simply forming a group of participants. Kyung Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City. An award-winning journalist and documentary film producer, Yoon earned an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in History and Political Science at Wellesley College.

What Makes a Professional Women's Network Valuable - Kyung Yoon

2012-01-15T20:30:29Z

In Chapter 10 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon answers "What Makes a Professional Women's Network Valuable?" Yoon shares how networks provide women professionals a chance to support one another based on shared experiences, positive and negative. By helping empower one another in a network, Yoon shares how participants are then able to more powerfully pursue careers. Kyung Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City. An award-winning journalist and documentary film producer, Yoon earned an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in History and Political Science at Wellesley College.

How Diversity Shapes Leadership Development - Kyung Yoon

2012-01-15T20:19:15Z

In Chapter 11 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon answers "What Role Has Diversity Played in Shaping Your Leadership Style?" Yoon notes how growing up as an Asian American, she was very mindful that she may be perceived differently than how she saw herself. She made it a priority not to be seen as submissive, quiet, and timid, traits typical of Asian women stereotypes. She pushes herself to be more outgoing and outspoken in her work as a Fox News television reporter, incrementally honing leadership skills useful in diverse communities. Kyung Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City. An award-winning journalist and documentary film producer, Yoon earned an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in History and Political Science at Wellesley College.

How to Be a More Effective Community Leader - Kyung Yoon

2012-01-15T18:45:33Z

In Chapter 12 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon answers "What Does It Mean to Be a Leader in What You Do?" Through experience, Yoon learns to lead by working with stakeholders and bringing different people together by being a good listener, taking charge, and driving decisions in the context of an organization. She adds the importance of being accountable and responsive on a consistent basis. Kyung Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City. An award-winning journalist and documentary film producer, Yoon earned an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in History and Political Science at Wellesley College.

How to Build a Stronger Korean American Community - Kyung Yoon

2012-01-13T22:42:55Z

In Chapter 13 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon answers "What Makes Your Work Meaningful?" Yoon shares how she is building the bridge between the first immigration wave from Korea which focused on survival and the second, which is now thriving. She details how she is working across the Korean American community to utilize the assets to make deeper contributions to America. Kyung Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City. An award-winning journalist and documentary film producer, Yoon earned an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in History and Political Science at Wellesley College.

Using Communications Training to Lead a Community - Kyung Yoon

2012-01-12T22:24:07Z

In Chapter 14 of 19 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung Yoon answers "How Has Your Communications Experience in Film and News Been Most Valuable in Your Non-Profit Work?" Yoon notes how her communications training has been a transferable skill from media reporting to the other side of the camera in her non-profit philantrophy and community organizer work. Kyung Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City. An award-winning journalist and documentary film producer, Yoon earned an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in History and Political Science at Wellesley College.