How CEO and founder of Magnet Media, Megan Cunningham found her way to a career in storytelling, why she believes in the power of building a strong community, the challenges and joys of juggling entrepreneurship and family, and why exercise and sleep are important tools in her self-care toolkit.
In this episode Anne talks with Megan Cunningham, the CEO and founder of Magnet Media, a New York City-based creative studio. Megan is an author, producer, director, and media executive and has worked at PBS, HBO, and MTV. Anne and Megan talk about the important role storytelling plays in creating a more empathetic and just world, she believes in the power of building a strong community, the challenges and joys of juggling entrepreneurship and family, and why exercise and sleep are important tools in her self-care toolkit. Cunningham emphasizes the importance of developing a diverse network of women from different backgrounds and the value of reaching out to connect during periods of change, loneliness, and transition and a recent family trip to Japan and what she loved about that trip.
Shortcuts:
04:39 Megan's Journey: from film to entrepreneurship
08:48 The role of creativity and community in personal growth
12:16 Megan's entrepreneurial journey
17:31 Balancing work, family, and self care
22:57 The Importance of community and connection
26:37 Travel Stories: Her recent trip to Japan with her family
Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/megancunningham/
https://www.magnetmediafilms.com