Olivia Perez - Journalist, Digital Creative, & Host of Friend of a Friend
Olivia Perez is a journalist, businesswoman, and entrepreneur in New York City. She is the founder and host of the Friend of a Friend podcast, a weekly talk show that deep dives into the next generation of luminaries. She's interviewed talent like Bella Hadid, Hannah Bronfman, Jen Rubio, Ross Bailey, Morgan DeBaun, Lindsay Peoples Wagner, and moderated panels for businesses like Shopify, Bumble, Hxouse, WWD, The Wing, and more.
Perez is also a contributing writer to Forbes.com, and has written for Harper’s Bazaar, Teen Vogue, and Huffington Post. A graduate of New York University’s Gallatin Program, Olivia has made her mark as an editorial and cultural archaeologist, digging up the best of the unknown to encourage her followers to push past their comfort zones and create their own trends. She's partnered with brands like Chanel, Kith, Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Nike, Calvin Klein, and as a brand ambassador for Outdoor Voices and Coach.
In 2018, Perez co-founded System of Service, a community that provides accessible and engaging service opportunities for all that strives to create impactful service experiences beyond the dollar.
In today’s episode, we chat about landing her first internship at Teen Vogue, is getting a job based on who you know or is it based on your resume, navigating the uncertainty post-grad, starting her own business and platform, starting Friend of a Friend while in college, and pivoting her business into a podcast.