Yassmin Abdel-Magied on LinkedIn: I try, I try, I try (2024)

I've been an internet content creator for ✨ time ✨. Blogging since the late 2000s, early 2010s, feeling the joy - and the wrath - of going viral at 19, 24, 25... Many young people online - and the talent managers who work with them - are afraid of the febrile landscape on social media. They're worried about making mistakes, and uncertain how to be their full selves without causing offense. Yes, while the landscape *is* different, I do believe the same principals that apply to good leadership apply to a sustainable, online content creator. What do you think those principles are? I've got some ideas, but I'd love to hear what you think...#socialmedia

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'It is a similar dynamic across ‘social’ media platforms, embedding competition and expansion into spaces which should not (in my view) be prioritising these metrics. Even if you don’t begin on these platforms wanting to grow, the very design of the user interface, including the live feeds, the badges, the 'number of subscribers’ featured on a front page, means that you will end up thinking about whether or not you should be focused on expansion, wanting more.'On Resisting Comparison... https://lnkd.in/e2DhtvPt

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This week’s Substack - I started by talking about resisting comparison, and ended up talking about platform capitalism.https://lnkd.in/e2DhtvPt

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I wrote for Shado on ‘What’s Going on in Sudan’ - the primer you didn’t know you needed. https://lnkd.in/esWtDxSn

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As a relatively new member to the Edinburgh International Book Festival board, the question of funding has been at the heart of so many discussions. Glad to see Jenny out on the front foot, talking about what the festival has been doing to remain sustainable, and true to its principles, ensuring a place for robust, rigorous debate in an increasingly hostile cultural landscape.

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Smart campaign here!

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It's the soft launch of the Spotify Party Code!!!Being part of means I get to consult on some incredibly meaningful and impactful projects. Most recently, I got to work alongside the dynamic, thoughtful powerhouse Maria Paz (Mia) Cambronero and the Spotify Social Impact team in the creation of 'The Party Code' - a code of conduct, or a philosophy really, on how to plan, produce and execute safe and fun live events.Check it out! https://lnkd.in/ejQVVZTz

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Lovely to hear when a keynote continues to have an impact, long beyond the day! Thanks for your words, Marlene !

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Join me next week for a jam-packed virtual panel hosted by Fearless Futures on 'What Employers Are Missing About Retaining Women of Colour'! https://lnkd.in/e5jCAfxvI'll be joined by:🌟Avelon Thompsonshe/her: Head of DEI for EssenceMediacom and EssenceMediaCom X, Avelon is a trailblazer championing equity and systemic change.🌈Rehana Nanjishe/her: With experience spanning travel tech, fintech, sustainable fashion, and now M&C Saatchi, Rehana brings innovation to building diverse and high-performing teams.💡Rubie Clarkeshe/her: An expert anti-oppression consulting specialist, Rubie designs innovative solutions for equitable practices.It's on the 20th March at 10.00 GMT - a 45-minute conversation with a 15-minute Q&A, inshallah.Register Now for FREE:https://lnkd.in/eedp8MxT#InternationalWomensDay#InspireInclusion#DiversityandInclusion#Intersectionality#Leadership#ChangeMakers#dei

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