With the observational powers of a writer, it's no wonder that Aassia Haroon Haq could not only see the opportunities that opened themselves up to her in somewhat opaque fashion, but also see into the the future of work long before the rest of us caught up. Find out how recognizing you can be something other than what you are today takes both looking forward and looking back.
Guest Aassia Haroon Haq, Dartmouth '96, always considered herself a writer and had the opportunity right after college to return home to Pakistan and begin writing international news stories that it may have taken her years to have the chance to cover in other markets. But a chance encounter with a childhood friend blossomed into romance and required a move back to the States and an investigation of how to parlay her communications experience into business opportunities. Eventually, having moved through the ranks of major consumer goods companies, a wake-up call inspired a leap into the entrepreneurial world.
Aassia used her experience in corporate communications and brand management to launch her own company in the #futureofwork space before self-employment and the rise of the independent worker was the mega-trend it is today. She now helps to lead an organization focused on elevating and supporting the independent consulting sector and thinking more strategically about how to serve talent outside the full-time workforce. And somehow, she still finds time to keep her entrepreneurial spirit alive on the side.
In this episode, find out from Aassia how recognizing you can be something other than what you are today takes both looking forward and looking back…on ROADS TAKEN…with Leslie Jennings Rowley
About This Episode’s Guest
Aassia Haq is an entrepreneur and an expert in the mega-trend of self-employment and the rise of the independent worker. She currently works at MBO Partners, a leading name in enabling both organizations and talent to thrive in the independent economy, and still owns Guidrr, a content marketing platform connecting travel influencers and brands through building mobile-first travel guides.
Executive Producer/Host: Leslie Jennings Rowley
Music: Brian Burrows
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