Laura Emily Dunn of The Huffington Post interviewed Alexis Grant, the executive editor of personal finance site The Penny Hoarder.
Here is an excerpt:
How has your previous employment experience aided your tenure at The Penny Hoarder?
I worked in journalism for a handful of years — first at the Houston Chronicle, then at U.S. News & World Report — and I relied heavily on that experience when building out The Penny Hoarder newsroom. That content experience, combined with my entrepreneurial spirit, makes me uniquely positioned to grow The Penny Hoarder.
When I worked as a reporter, I never would’ve imagined I’d turn into a businesswoman! But I found satisfaction in growing my own business; I like applying my creative genes and execution strengths to the challenge of making money. And this role hits that sweet spot at the intersection of mission-driven media and business. I love that we’re able to help our readers earn and save money so they can do what’s important to them in life while we simultaneously grow a profitable business. Seeing that come together is what makes this job fulfilling.
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