Praise
The Youngest One in the Room by Dayna Adelman is a compelling read that offers sharp insights into the challenges and opportunities of starting out. As a former student, Dayna’s reflections are both authentic and inspiring. I’ll be recommending this to all my students as a catalyst for vision setting, investing and betting on one’s self, building a life of adventure, and life & career reflection. You’re never too old to read and learn from this one.
Stories and inspiration for the first years of professional life. This is a great read for anyone but young professionals, especially those in marketing or PR, would benefit. This book offers validation for experiences most millennials in the workplace have experienced, including imposter syndrome, the challenge of establishing personal boundaries, and the anxieties that come with chasing opportunities. She offers insights, strategies, hope, and humor in sharing how she navigated these issues to start her career off.
A beautiful story about a young woman’s rise in the workplace. Full of humorous stories and advice. I could not put the book down!! Looking forward to part 2!
This book is the author's account of her professional journey from consultancy to the corporate world, sitting in meetings, proposing and leading teams and all while growing in her confidence.
It's an encouraging book to read especially for any woman joining the workforce and looking to learn a thing or two about the spaces you may have to navigate.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.
hank you, NetGalley, for this book. All thoughts are my own.
I really enjoyed this read about Dayna Adelman's journey from a college student at UNC to a communications professional for a large, multinational company. A good mix of personal anecdotes, both happy and sad, and advice for those who find themselves the "youngest one in the room" during their professional journeys. A common thread throughout is one many of us women forget - prioritize yourself, whether that's fitness, personal/professional development/social while taking care of everyone else. If you don't, you're left behind while everyone else is getting ahead. Quick, engaging read.