Her Story
About Connie
Connie Wang leads marketing and communications at Headspace, a role she has held for four and a half years. In this position she oversees all marketing and communications across the company's direct-to-consumer business as well as its B2B offerings to employers and health plans. She has spent more than 20 years in marketing and communications, including 11 years at LinkedIn and earlier time at Yahoo in the consumer technology space. Her interest in the mental health field stems from her own experiences and those of people close to her, which led her to prioritize daily practices such as exercise, meditation, coaching, and connection with community, friends, and family.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Connie
01What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Mentors and managers believed in me more than I believed in myself and encouraged me to stay open to opportunities even if I didn't think I was ready for them.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Stay really open, stay curious. Focus on relationships because those relationships really matter and they're gonna help you flow along to opportunities that really energize you.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Invest daily in exercise for physical and mental health, maintain a mental health practice including meditation and having a coach, and stay connected to community, friends and family.
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